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Your Automotive Franchise News SourceFranchise News Watch brings you the latest in automotive franchising news from around the web. As a news aggregator for the automotive franchise industry, Franchise News Watch streams the latest ground breaking franchise articles, features, guides, blogs, news and more directly to your desktop.  Automotive Franchise NewsTint World® Automotive Styling Center Franchise Celebrates its 30 Year Anniversary in 2012Tint World(R), America’s largest and fastest-growing window tinting and automotive styling franchise is celebrating its 30th Year Anniversary in 2012. EagleRider Lists Their Top Motorcycle Friendly Food Spots in USEagleRider, the world Volvo Rents Acquires First Locations in Puerto RicoIn 2011, Volvo Rents expanded its presence nationally, acquiring more than 50 companies in the United States, as well as internationally, as the brand acquired six new locations in Canada. Honest-1 Auto Care Introduces Dynamic Marketing Company as Preferred VendorHonest-1 Auto Care, the only national full-service auto repair and maintenance franchise that is 100 percent ESA(R) Certified Eco-Friendly, announced today a strategic partnership with Zurvita Holdings, Inc., a dynamic, multi-channel marketing company. Three Fountains Ace Hardware Named 'Best Hardware Store'Lexington Life magazine has solidified Three Fountains Ace Hardware’s standing as the local “helpful place” by recognizing it as the “Best Hardware Store” in the area. Volvo Rents California Growth Continues with Latest AcquisitionVolvo Rents announces the acquisition of SoCal Rental Equip Rent, a single location construction equipment rental company in Glendora, CA. Texas Car Window Tint Law Effective Sept. 1According to a new Texas law that goes into effect today, auto glass installers must apply a vehicle safety compliance label to windows and windshields they tint or they could face a misdemeanor charge and up to a $1,000 fine. ACE Hardware Named 6th Largest Franchise OperationAce Hardware Corporation is ranked the sixth largest franchise operation in the world in the recently released 2011 Franchise Times Top 200TM Franchise Systems list. Volvo Rents Midwest Growth Continues with Newest AcquisitionVolvo Rents announces the acquisition of Midwest Aerials and Equipment, Inc., a four-location construction equipment rental company with stores in St. Louis, Kansas City and Springfield, Mo. as well as one location in Bloomington, Ill. Ziebart International Corp. Recognized In Entrepreneur’s America’s Top Global Franchises And Franchise 500(R)Ziebart International Corp., known as the worldwide leader in automotive appearance and protection services, ranked No. 122 out of 200 in Entrepreneur magazine’s America’s Top Global Franchises for the first time and ranked No.153 in the...
J.D. Byrider Opens Second Houston LocationHouston-area residents have another option for purchasing used cars now that a new J.D. Byrider location is open at 11222 Southwest Freeway. Volvo Rents 'Digging' Its Way Into Western PennsylvaniaVolvo Rents announces the acquisition of Equipment Rental Services, LLC, a single location construction equipment rental company based in Burgettstown, PA. Ace Hardware Names Dorvin Lively CFOAce Hardware Corporation, the largest retailer-owned cooperative in the home improvement industry, has named Dorvin D. Lively chief financial officer, effective March 20, 2008. Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Europcar Expand Strategic Alliance To Create the World's Largest Car Rental NetworkEnterprise Rent-A-Car, North America's largest car rental company, and Europcar, the number one car rental company in Europe, today announced they have enhanced their strategic alliance to include the Enterprise brand in North America, as well...
J.D. Byrider included in list of 200 largest franchise systemsJ.D. Byrider, the nation's largest franchised used car sales and finance business, has been honored with recognition by Franchise Times in its listing of the ″200 Largest Franchise Systems.″ Ace Hardware Selects Suffolk, Va., For New East Coast Re-distribution CenterAce Hardware Corporation has selected Suffolk, Va., for the companys new 336,000-square foot Import ReDistribution Center (RDC). Buy here pay here leader J.D. Byrider opens Little Rock-area dealershipLittle Rock-area residents have another option for purchasing used cars now that a new J.D. Byrider dealership is open at 6055 Landers Road in Sherwood. The 25,000-square-foot location offers used car sales, on-site financing, a service department and a c Honest-1 Auto Care Announces New Management Level HiresHonest-1 Auto Care, the only national full-service auto repair and maintenance franchise that is 100 percent ESA(R) Certified Eco-Friendly, announces the appointment of Josh Knoll as Project Manager and Mike Still as National Operations Manager.
Volvo Rents ‘Digging’ Its Way Into BraintreeAnchored by an increase in local construction spending that is projected to total more than $25 billion between 2012 and 2016 in the Boston market, Volvo Rents is looking to grab a bigger piece of the construction equipment rental pie that is currently... Volvo Rents Opens First Kansas Locations Through Newest AcquisitionVolvo Rents announces the acquisition of Richardson Equipment Company, LLC (R-Quip Equipment Rentals), a two-location construction equipment rental company based in Kansas, with stores in Wichita and Pittsburg. Christian Brothers Automotive Announces Support for Veterans with Financial IncentivesChristian Brothers Automotive Corporation, the national automotive repair chain known for creating a ″positive culture shock″ in the automotive segment, announced today the launch of a $12,500 financial discount to help military veterans open. Honest-1 Auto Care Announces Signed Franchise Agreement to Open First Location in North CarolinaHonest-1 Auto Care, the only national full-service auto repair and maintenance franchise that is 100 percent ESA® Certified Eco-Friendly, today announced the signing of a franchise agreement with local entrepreneur Erik Rhyne to open a location in Gre Honest-1 Auto Care Revs Up Franchise System During 2011 ConventionSessions on boosting the bottom line, ramping up revenue, increasing customer leads and learning best practices all kept Honest-1 Auto Care franchisees captivated during the company's recent convention at the widely acclaimed Carefree Resort and Conferenc Volvo Rents “Builds Out” on Partnership with Homes for Our TroopsVolvo Construction Equipment Rents, Inc. (Volvo Rents), a worldwide provider of small-to-medium sized construction equipment, is partnering with Homes for Our Troops in 2012 for the second straight year. Honest-1 Auto Care Franchise Drives in New OwnershipHonest-1 Auto Care, the only national full-service auto repair and maintenance franchise that is 100 percent ESA(R) Certified Eco-Friendly, announced today a strategic ownership change within the company designed to further increase support for its... Honest-1 Auto Care Revs Up the New Year with Nationwide Growth PlansThe national full-service auto repair and maintenance franchise, which is 100 percent ESA® Certified Eco-Friendly, is speeding into 2012 with high-performance franchise growth plans. Battery Giant to Continue Focus on Green Battery Recycling EffortsEntering its fourth year in business, Battery Giant Franchise, LLC announces its commitment to continue their focus on enhancing the company’s green battery recycling efforts in 2012. Harvest Partners Announces Acquisition of Driven Brands, Inc.Harvest Partners, LP (“Harvest”), a New York-based private equity firm, announced today that it has completed the acquisition of Driven Brands, Inc. (“Driven” or the “Company”), in partnership with management, from...
Federal Tax Credit Increased for Replacement Glass Windows and DoorsThe federal income tax credit for energy-efficient replacement glass windows and doors is now 30 percent of product cost up to $1,500 per household, an increase from $500 two years ago. The new energy-efficiency tax credit on replacement windows is... Dollar Thrifty Board Appoints Scott L. Thompson Chairman Of The BoardDollar Thrifty Automotive Group, Inc. (NYSE: DTG) announced today that Scott L. Thompson, President and Chief Executive Officer, will assume the role of Chairman of the Board of Directors effective immediately. Volvo Rents Names Matt Tavianini Vice President of Sales & MarketingVolvo Rents, a worldwide provider of small to- medium sized construction equipment, announces the appointment of Matt Tavianini as Vice President of Sales & Marketing.
Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group to Announce Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2011 Financial ResultsDollar Thrifty Automotive Group, Inc. (NYSE: DTG) will announce fourth quarter and full year 2011 financial results prior to market open on Tuesday, February 21, 2012. Ace Hardware Appoints New President Of International Division, Renews Southeast Asian LicensesStrengthening its reputation as a truly global "Helpful Place," Ace Hardware recently appointed a new president and general manager of Ace International to oversee worldwide growth initiatives. The announcement coincides with the renewal of two... Ace Hardware Reports 2008 First Quarter Financial ResultsAce Hardware Corporation, the world's largest retailer-owned hardware cooperative, today reported net income of $10.8 million for the first quarter of 2008, which was a decrease of $3.3 million, as compared to the $14.1 million for the first quarter... Ace Hardware Franchise Ranked Highest In Customer Satisfaction By J.D. Power And Associates For The 4th Consecutive YearThe J.D. Power and Associates 2010 Home Improvement Retail Store Satisfaction StudySM again ranked Ace Hardware the "Highest in Customer Satisfaction among Major Home Improvement Retail Stores" for the fourth consecutive year. Honest-1 Auto Care Shifts Franchise Growth into High Gear in 2011As Honest-1 Auto Care motors through the second half of 2011, the engine is primed for high performance franchise growth in the months ahead. Battery Giant Celebrates Grand Opening of First Franchise Store in ArizonaBattery Giant Franchise, LLC celebrated the official grand opening of Arizona’s first franchise store on Saturday, December 10, 2011. Driven Brands Accelerates Growth with Maaco PurchaseDriven Brands, Inc., the parent of Meineke Car Care Centers, Econo Lube N' Tune, AutoQual, Aero Colours, Drive N Style, and Tortal.net, announced today the acquisition of Pennsylvania-based Maaco Franchising, Inc., the market leader in franchised auto... Precision Tune Auto Care signs agreement with Nigerian Company to open stores in Nigeria and GhanaPrecision Auto Care, Inc. (Pink Sheets: PACIPK) signed a master franchise agreement with senior executives of Linkup Global Concept Limited RC (Nigeria) giving that firm's affiliate, Precision Tune Auto Care (Nigeria) Company Limited, a license to open... Canadian Tire Unveils New Benchmark for the Automotive Shopping and Service ExperienceTo further establish its position as Canada's automotive authority, Canadian Tire today unveiled a new automotive retail concept at the Bowmanville location. Waterless Car Wash? ecowash mobile Franchise Set to Clean Up U.S. MarketA car wash that uses no water? A concept that at first sounds borderline impossible is fast becoming a reality around the world, and America is its next big stop. Volvo Rents Opens East Region Office, Announces Management Team to Support GrowthTo support its rapid growth, Volvo Rents, a worldwide provider of small-to-medium sized construction equipment, announces the opening of an East Region Office and appointment of a new management team. Franchise Consulting - A Recession-Proof Business That Thrives in Any EconomyDespite the fact that the country continues to be mired in an economic downturn, Franchise Alliance founder and president, Dan Prechtel, finds himself in the enviable position of operating a business that continues to thrive. Tint World Franchise Corporate Entourage Provides New Exciting Product Coverage of SEMA Show 2011Tint World corporate entourage of representatives attended the 2011 SEMA Show where they explored new possibilities for product offerings, reconnected with vendor relationships, and researched technological advancements in the auto styling industry.
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Features & Special ReportsCreating a Cost-Effective Lead Generation StrategyFor many franchisors, the traditional advertising vehicles - portals, print advertising, PR, and broker networks - do not appear to be working as effectively as they were five years ago. New Highlights from the 2012 AFDRIn the previous two issues of FUSR, we published (1) a high-level overview of the 2012 Annual Franchise Development Report (AFDR), followed by (2) a selection of highlights from the report. Finding Your Optimal Buyer: Sellers Must Learn To Look Beyond PriceWhen sellers are contemplating a decision regarding the sale of their business, they overwhelmingly select the bidder with the highest price, only to find afterward that this might not have been the best decision for their circumstances. The Four Steps to Lead Generation Success, Part 4: Wow 'Em!This fourth installment builds on those ideas, showing how you can "wow" your candidates and the importance of how you present your concept to them. The Winner's Column - February 2012As savvy franchise companies continue to flourish in a volatile economy, FUSR continues to bring you good news each month, highlighting brands that are adding units, increasing comp store sales, striking deals with investors, innovating, and continuing to grow, whether domestically or overseas. Jim Collins to Keynote 2012 Multi-Unit Franchising ConferenceMulti-Unit Franchisee Magazine announced today that Jim Collins, business expert and best-selling author, will deliver the opening keynote address at the 2012 Multi-Unit Franchising Conference (MUFC). Growing Up Franchising: Sam Covelli Develops Both His Brands And EmployeesSam Covelli says he grew up in the restaurant business working in his father's McDonald's. Under his father's leadership, Covelli Enterprises eventually grew to 26 locations, one of the largest McDonald's franchisees in the country. Members Only: Ray Harrigill Builds A Successful Membership-Based Business ModelRay Harrigill believes in diversification. His Sunray Companies has restaurants (Bumpers Drive-In), tanning salons (Palm Beach Tan), fitness centers (Koko FitClub), and hotel properties (Hampton Inn), to name a few. That's because of lessons he's learned along the way. Creating Jobs: Zane Tankel Is Taking Matters Into His Own HandsZane Tankel is not waiting on any government job programs to help his business. CMO Roundtable - Using Profiling to Retain More CustomersWhat are some fresh, innovative ways you are using profiling, targeting,<br /> and loyalty programs to acquire and retain more customers? 
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