May 20, 2012
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Your Automotive Franchise Rankings News SourceFranchise News Watch brings you the latest in automotive franchising rankings 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 Rankings NewsDollar Thrifty Automotive Group Corporate Family Rating Raised to B1Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group, Inc. (NYSE: DTG) today reported that on May 11, 2012 Moody's Investor Services raised the Company's corporate family rating to B1. Glass Doctor® Named 2012 Military Friendly Franchise by G.I. Jobs MagazineGlass Doctor has been named a 2012 Military Friendly Franchise® by G.I. Jobs Magazine. The company is ranked in the top 10 percent of all franchises nationwide for benefits to veterans. Honest-1 Auto Care Named 2012 Military Friendly Franchise by G.I. Jobs MagazineHonest-1 Auto Care announces it was ranked in the top 10 percent of all franchises nationwide and named a 2012 Military Friendly Franchise® by G.I. Jobs Magazine. Racing Limos America's Lehigh Valley / Poconos (PA) Franchise Receives "5-STAR Franchise" Rating from Limos.comRacing Limos America, Inc., a subsidiary of Atlas Technology Group (OTC:ATYG), announces that its Lehigh Valley / Poconos (Pennsylvania) franchise has received a 5-star rating from Limos.com. Interstate Batteries Named U.S. Automotive Technicians' Preferred BrandFor the fifth consecutive year, United States automotive technicians voted Interstate Batteries the brand to beat, outperforming its competitors in brand preferences and future intentions. Forbes Ranks Snap-on Number One in "Best Franchises to Start for the Buck" ListingThe Snap-on Tools Franchise opportunity heads the list in the Forbes February 27, 2012 edition's article on the ten best franchises to start, entitled "Proven Path." Honest-1 Auto Care Receives Franchise Business Review’s 2012 Franchise Satisfaction AwardHonest-1 Auto Care, the only national full-service auto repair and maintenance franchise that is 100 percent ESA® Certified Eco-Friendly, was recognized with Franchise Business Review’s 2012 Franchise Satisfaction Award. Jiffy Lube® Recognized for Superior Training Program, Dedication to Employee DevelopmentJiffy Lube®, the nation's leading fast lube company, has been recognized for its Jiffy Lube University (JLU) training program and outstanding commitment to employee training and development. 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. 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... Matco Tools Named No. 1 Tool FranchiseMatco Tools is pleased to announce that its Matco Tools Franchise was named the best franchise in the "Tools Distribution Category" and 26th overall in Entrepreneur's 33nd Annual Franchise 500(R). Interstate Batteries Earns 'Top Places to Work' HonorFor the third consecutive year, Interstate Battery System of America has been recognized as one of Dallas-Fort Worth's Top 100 Places to Work by The Dallas Morning News. J.D. Byrider Names Award Winners at Annual ConventionLeading franchised used car and finance company J.D. Byrider recognized winners of the company's annual awards at its November convention in Rancho Palos Verdes, Calif. Racing Limos America's Tri-Cities (WA) Franchise Chosen as 2011 Entrepreneur of the YearRacing Limos America, Inc., a subsidiary of Atlas Technology Group (OTC:ATYG.PK), announces that its Racing Limos America franchise in Kennewick, WA has been voted 2011 Entrepreneur of the Year in the Tri-Cities region. Fiesta Auto Insurance Selected as One of Top 50 Franchises for Minorities for Third-Consecutive YearFiesta Auto Insurance, the nation's only insurance and tax preparation franchise business, today announced it was selected by the National Minority Franchising Initiative (NMFI) as one of the nation 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. 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.″ Snap-on Wins Four Professional Tool & Equipment News 2011 Innovation AwardsSnap-on Incorporated (NYSE: SNA) comes out a big winner again this year receiving four Professional Tool & Equipment News (PTEN) 2011 Innovation Awards. Snap-on Receives Two MOTOR Magazine Top 20 Tool AwardsSnap-on Incorporated (NYSE:SNA), a leading global innovator, manufacturer and marketer of tools, diagnostics, equipment, software and service solutions for professional users, announced it recently won two MOTOR Magazine Top 20 Tool Awards for its... Service Technicians Name Snap-on Best in Five Categories in 2011 Frost & Sullivan SurveySnap on Incorporated (NYSE:SNA), a leading global innovator, manufacturer, and marketer of tools, diagnostics, equipment, software and service solutions for professional users, was once again the overwhelming choice of service technicians in the... Jiffy Lube Honors Outstanding Franchisees, Employees at 32nd Annual ConventionAs the nation's largest fast lube company convened to celebrate 32 years of leadership and plan for the future, Eastern champs, the River City Raiders, from Jiffy Lube service center #285 in Fort Wayne, Ind., had a milestone of their own to celebrate. Fiesta Auto Insurance Selected by World Franchising Network as one of the Top 25 Franchises for HispanicsWorld Franchising Network (WFN) has once again named Fiesta Auto Insurance, the nations only insurance and tax preparation franchise, as one of its Top 25 Franchises for Hispanics for 2011. |
Features & Special ReportsAnatomy of a Turnaround: Bennigan's Reclaims The Integrity of An IconEveryone loves a good comeback story, and I am honored and humbled to be at the helm of a classic turnaround tale. Growth Machine: Anil Yadav Shows No Signs Of Slowing DownAnil Yadav has graced the pages (and one cover) of Multi-Unit Franchisee magazine twice before. 5 Key Mobile Marketing Strategies for FranchisesFor franchise marketers, mobile marketing is now paramount to a successful online strategy. MarketingSherpa: Marketing Wisdom for 2012In case you missed it (and when it comes to marketing and social media there's plenty to keep up on), MarketingSherpa published its Wisdom Report, "Marketing Wisdom for 2012" earlier this year. Time For Benchmarking: All That's Needed Is The WillI am convinced that someday the franchising community will finally get around to unleashing its biggest competitive strength: unit predictability. Improving the Speed and Effectiveness of Your Responses to ProspectsWe asked two franchise marketing pros what they're doing to provide more timely - and relevant - responses to prospect inquiries. Social Media Roundup - May 2012Here are four reasons local business marketers should continue to use the Yellow Pages. Health-Scare Reform: "There's Still More That We Don't Know Than We Do."Since national health care reform was signed into law in March 2010, it has generated strong reaction from multi-unit franchisees and small-business owners across the nation. The Customer Within: Provide Coworkers With The Best Service PossibleWhen we talk about customer service, we usually think about how we deal with the people who walk through our doors--both physical and virtual--to purchase our products and services. Do It Now: 3 Easy Ways To Stop Procrastinating TodayProcrastination is like a virus. It creeps up on you slowly, drains you of energy, and is difficult to get rid of if your resistance is low. 
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