September 03, 2010
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Your Beauty Franchise News SourceFranchise News Watch brings you the latest in beauty franchising news from around the web. As a news aggregator for the beauty franchise industry, Franchise News Watch streams the latest ground breaking franchise articles, features, guides, blogs, news and more directly to your desktop.  Beauty Franchise NewsMassage Envy(R) Franchise to Host Massage for the Cure Fundraising Event to Benefit Susan G. Komen for the Cure(R)On Tuesday, September 14, 2010, Massage Envy will team up with Susan G. Komen for the Cure to help win the fight against breast cancer by hosting Massage for the Cure. During this national one-day Massage for the Cure event, Massage Envy centers will offe Tanworld Franchise Gives Back with Community Service Project Assisting Local SchoolsTWI Franchising, Inc. (dba tanworld), one of the leading professional indoor tanning franchises in the US, is getting a fantastic response to their 'Back to School Supplies Drive.' Pam Elbert, who owns a tanworld franchise in Urbandale, Iowa, kicked off t Massage Heights Newport Beach Franchise Set to Open Its 1st Orange County Retail Location in Newport Beach, CA on August 20th, 2010Soothing music, relaxing aromatic candles, a clean and calming environment, and experienced massage therapists. All these are available at Massage Heights Newport Beach's newest location in The Bluffs Shopping Center at 1334 Bison Ave, Newport Beach, CA 9 Palm Beach Tan Franchise Opens First Palm Beach Tan Sunless Salon in Dallas/Ft. Worth AreaPalm Beach Tan, the nation's largest chain of indoor tanning salons, has introduced its newest concept in the luxury tanning and skin care category: Palm Beach Tan Sunless. Palm Beach Tan Sunless joins the company's three existing brands, Palm Beach Tan, Massage Heights Franchise Atlanta's New Sublime Summertime Massage Offers Sandy Springs and Atlanta Consumers Relief From the Summer HeatInspired by refreshing cucumber and mint, Massage Heights Atlanta's exclusive Sublime Summertime Massage helps Sandy Springs and Atlanta consumers escape, relax and reenergize this summer. Sport Clips Franchise Celebrates Opening of 700th Store With World Record EventSport Clips, the nation's largest men's and boys' hair-care provider, celebrated the opening of its 700th store by setting a world record for charity at its new White Marsh, Maryland location late yesterday. Sport Clips is known for its sports-themed, guy Tanworld Franchise Goes Green!TWI Franchising, Inc. (dba tanworld) one of the leading professional indoor tanning franchises in the US, is pleased to announce its commitment to supporting the environment with the unveiling of a franchise-wide recycling program that not only includes t Elements Therapeutic Massage Franchise of Cedar Falls Iowa Receives Green CertificationElements Therapeutic Massage of Cedar Falls Iowa has been Certified Green by The Green Cedar Valley Initiative. Massage Envy Spa Lantana Franchise Offers New Spa FacialsMassage Envy Lantana is proud to commemorate their third anniversary on July 13, 2010 and Owner Andrea Hoffer has even more reason to celebrate. The name of her company has recently changed from Massage Envy to Massage Envy Spa. The name change is signif Massage Envy(R) Franchise Hosts Nationwide One-Day Massage For The Cure Event on September 14 to Benefit Susan G. Komen For The Cure(R)On Tuesday, September 14, 2010, Massage Envy will host a one-day fundraiser event, Massage for the Cure, which will offer one-hour therapeutic massages for $49, to raise funds for the Dallas/Fort Worth affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure. Massage Heights Franchise on Track to Open 32 Franchise Businesses in Sacramento, Stockton, California Metro AreasLocal franchise business developers R.J. and Terri Cicchetti just announced plans to open 32 Massage Heights franchise locations in the Sacramento, Stockton, and northern California markets over the next four years, treating tense, stressed... Tanworld, Inc Franchise Announces Corporate Training DatesTWI Franchising, Inc. (dba; tanworld franchises) one of the leading professional indoor tanning franchises in the US is pleased to announce the first in a series of a corporate trainings. The first will be in Des Moines, IA on July 13/14, 2010 that... Massage Envy Franchise Lantana Announces Winner of Mother's Day Essay ContestAndrea Hoffer, owner of Lantana's Massage Envy recently offered an essay contest to local fans of her store's Facebook page. Fans participated by submitting an essay for an opportunity to win a Six Month Massage Membership for their deserving mom... Elements Therapeutic Massage Franchise Anounces Five Strategies for a More Efficient Franchise SystemEven profitable companies with hundreds of locations in multiple countries must look to improve in today's unforgiving economy. Massage Envy Provides Effective Way to Manage Arthritis PainAn estimated 46 million adults have been diagnosed with some form of arthritis, according to the Arthritis Foundation. A leading cause of disability, the symptoms of arthritis include pain, swelling, stiffness and limited movement. Many sufferers... Sport Clips Shares News of Expansion at Its Largest National MeetingSport Clips wrapped up its largest "National Huddle" with over 1,200 in attendance at the franchise's annual convention. During the meeting, Founder and CEO Gordon Logan shared plans for the guy-focused hair care provider's continued U.S. expansion... Sport Clips' Gordon and Bettye Logan Recognized for PhilanthropyGordon Logan, founder and CEO of Sport Clips, the nation's leading hair care franchise dedicated to men and boys, and his wife Bettye, Sport Clips vice president, were recently recognized with two Georgetown, Texas-area philanthropy awards. Taking Tranquility to New Heights: Massage Heights Opens Baltimore Franchise LocationSoothing music, relaxing aromatic candles, a clean and calming environment, and experienced massage therapists. All these are available at Massage Heights, the new, luxurious therapeutic massage retreat located at 2544 Quarry Lake Dr. in Quarry Lake... Calling All Tarrant County Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure Teams - Nominate Your Team to Win $1000 from DFW Massage EnvyOne walk team in the 2010 Tarrant County Komen Race for the Cure will be selected by DFW Massage Envy to receive a $1000 donation and co-branded team shirts for the entire team. Team members on the selected team who raise the most money will also be... Massage Envy Performs 20 Millionth MassageMassage Envy, the nation's largest therapeutic massage provider, is pleased to announce that U.S. Army Sergeant Andrew Cottam recently received the company's 20 millionth massage. Formed just eight years ago, Massage Envy has grown to more than 600... Massaging the Masses: Massage Heights on Track to Open 18+ Units throughout Inland Orange County and Riverside CountyLocal business developers Ron and Donna Lang Stoffel just announced plans to open 18+ Massage Heights locations in Inland Orange County and Riverside County over the next five years, treating tense, stressed-out consumers to a luxury spa massage...
Sport Clips Launches SportClipsMVP.com to Showcase Guys' Legendary MomentsSport Clips, the nation's largest franchise dedicated to men's and boy's hair care, is searching the nation for the most legendary feats caught on camera through its "Your MVP Moment" campaign launching today. Elements Therapeutic Massage Announces Record Revenue Growth in Massachusetts and Plans to Add 12 More Franchises in 2010Elements Therapeutic Massage, one of the fastest-growing franchises in America, today announced record revenue for its franchised studios in Massachusetts in 2009. Despite a challenging economy, more customers sought massage therapy at Elements... Elements Therapeutic Massage to Launch Boston-Area Franchise Expansion Campaign With April 7 EventThe rising cost of healthcare has had a direct impact on the growing $9 billion massage therapy industry as Americans look to stay out of doctor's offices and maintain their health and wellness. And Elements Therapeutic Massage, one of the... Elements Therapeutic Massage Announces Franchise Expansion Plan for MassachusettsElements Therapeutic Massage has announced an aggressive franchise expansion campaign for Massachusetts with plans to award 12 locations in the region this year in addition to the 11 Elements studios that have opened in the last three years.
5 Ways Therapeutic Massages can help Fight off the FluScheduling a regular massage can have more than just relaxation benefits. In fact, massage therapy has many physical and emotional health benefits as well. Studies have shown that including massage therapy in your daily wellness routine can have many... Houston's Massage Heights Opens Its 12th Location in WeslayanWeslayan Massage Heights in Houston opens its doors in time for the most romantic day of the year -- Valentine's Day. Massage Heights Houston opened its 12th Houston massage spa location on Friday, February 5th, 2010 in the Weslayan area of Houston. Regis Corporation Implements Transportation Management System From CAPE SystemsCAPE Systems Group, Inc. (Plink Sheets: CYSG), a leading provider of supply chain optimization technologies, today announced that it has implemented a Transportation Management System (TMS) for Regis Corporation, the global leader in the hair care...
Fantastic Sams Completes Implementation of V12 Group Franchisee Acquisition ProgramV12 Group, a direct marketing services firm, and Fantastic Sams, a full-service hair care franchise, announce the successful completion of a turnkey franchise marketing acquisition program. V12 Group and Fantastic Sams began developing this program in... New Fantastic Sams Franchisees Are Seeing 20/20 in 2010!In this struggling economy and tight credit market, Fantastic Sams is making a radical change by offering some sizable incentives for new business owners located in the Rocky Mountain Region. For a limited time, new Fantastic Sams franchisees have the... Hometown NFL Hero to Host Star-Studded Grand Opening Extravaganza for The Palms Tanning Resort's New Castle Rock Location February 12-14, 2010Fresh off the 2010 NFL playoff gridiron, Colorado son Marques Harris of the San Diego Chargers will be on-site to debut his spectacular new Castle Rock-based business - The Palms Tanning Resort (www.thepalmstanningresort.com) - in a 3-day sports... Houston's Massage Heights Opens Its 11th Location in Royal OaksJust in time for one of the most romantic holidays for couples -- Valentine's Day -- Massage Heights Houston opened its 11th Houston location on December 18th, 2009 in the Royal Oaks area of Houston. Sport Clips Continues Strong Ranking Among Top FranchisesSport Clips, the nation's largest men and boys' hair-care provider, ranked in the top 100 overall and top 50 in growth for the sixth straight year in the Entrepreneur Magazine "Franchise 500." The ranking is determined by the company's financial... Regis Reports Second Quarter Revenues of $575 MillionRegis Corporation (NYSE:RGS), the global leader in the $170 billion hair care industry, today reported consolidated revenues decreased 2.0 percent in the second fiscal quarter of 2010 to $575 million, compared to $587 million a year ago. Second quarter... 600th Massage Envy(R) Location Opens in Laguna Beach, CaliforniaMassage Envy, the nation's largest massage therapy provider, is pleased to announce the opening of its 600th clinic. The Laguna Beach, California, location is opening as a Massage Envy Spa, a model the franchisor introduced earlier this year featuring... Bishops Barbershop Announces Sale of First FranchiseBishops Barbershop, cuts and colors for men and women, today announced the sale of its first franchise location. Shop owners Jeff and Kitty Foote are now open for business at 7550 SW Beaverton-Hillsdale Highway in Portland. Sport Clips Launches Campaign to Help Heroes Call HomeSport Clips stores across the country will begin raising money Sunday, October 18 through November 14 to support the Veterans of Foreign Wars' (VFW) Operation Uplink, a program that offers free call days and calling cards for deployed and hospitalized... Sports Clips Launches Mobile Billboard Campaign with Bulldog Mobile BillboardsBulldog Mobile Billboards is excited to announce that new client DalClips LLC, a multi-unit Sport Clips Franchisee, has hit the streets with a mobile billboard advertising campaign. Taking advantage of Bulldog's new oversize mobile billboards and its... Sport Clips Ranks Among VetFran Top TenSport Clips, the nation's largest men's and boy's hair-care provider, ranked eighth among the International Franchise Association's (IFA) Top Ten sellers of franchises to veterans. The report comes from a recent survey of VetFran membership, which is... Knockouts Haircuts for Men: New Research Shows Spending Time With Hot Women Is Good for Men's HealthKnockouts Haircuts for Men, the largest men's full service, hair care and grooming salon franchise in the nation, announces today that NEW RESEARCH SHOWS hanging out with hot women makes men feel better about themselves than they do when they hang... Fantastic Sams Cuts Away the Competition and Lands on Bond's Top 100 Franchises ListFantastic Sams, one of the nation's largest full service hair salon brands, has staked its claim as the best of the best, securing its spot on the acclaimed 2009 edition of Bond's Top 100 Franchises. Lady of America Shocks Franchise Community by Offering New Buying Opportunities for a Fitness FranchiseCelebrating its strong growth even during these hard economic times, Lady of America Franchise Corporation has created its own Buyers Stimulus Package. Canadian Franchise concept moves to expand into China, RussiaSpecialty hair care salon franchise Beaners Fun Cuts is pleased to announce today its affiliation with International Franchising Group, LLC to expand its concept all over the world. Having garnered great success with its unique kid-friendly concept... Massage Envy(R) Partners with Susan G. Komen for the Cure(R) to Sponsor Massage for the Cure EventMassage Envy announced today that it has partnered with Susan G. Komen for the Cure® to host the one-day fundraising event, "Massage for the Cure," to help win the fight against breast cancer. Cookie Cutters, Haircuts for Kids 2009 Store OpeningsNew Stores Opening in 2009 Cookie Cutters, Haircuts for Kids Announces Growth PlansFranchisors have endured the economic downturn like everyone else. While expansion of nearly all concepts has slowed to a crawl after last year's financial turmoil, Cookie Cutters has maintained its organic growth. This year we have instituted a growth... HSFM Reopens Cary, North Carolina, LocationIt didn't take long for President and CEO of Hair Saloon For Men, Tom Twellman, to recognize Cary, NC, as a great area of the country to continue representing his unique chain of men's haircutting establishments; which explains the excitement in his... |
Features & Special ReportsFranchising With Family Members Can Be Fraught With Danger Or Filled With SuccessIt can be difficult enough to get a franchise up and running on your own, or with other operational and investing partners, but it can be downright arduous if family members are involved in the deal. But that's the route some franchisees take and when done properly this management model can provide years of personal and professional harmony. But there are some secrets to making it work. Go in unprepared and you could break up a business and a family. The Winner's ColumnAs savvy franchise companies continue to flourish in this challenging economy, FUSR will continue to bring you good news each month, highlighting brands that are adding units, increasing comp store sales, striking deals with investors, and continuing to grow despite the economy - maybe even because of it. And, as the U.S. struggles through its "jobless recovery," growth-oriented franchisors continue to look overseas for expansion opportunities. Sales Intelligence for Superior Performance, Part 2Aggressive growth companies measure the performance of their sales personnel just as they do their advertising. With high recruitment expenses you can't afford mediocre selling performance, which costs dearly in lost franchise deals. A policyholder survey by Prudential Insurance revealed that the greatest influencing factor in the buying process is the sales person. Turning Around Struggling FranchiseesTwo years of tight credit and reduced consumer spending have left many franchisees reeling and put a serious crimp in franchisors' royalty streams. Workout professionals and bankruptcy attorneys experienced in franchising discuss what franchisors can do to help turn around distressed units - without spending scarce funds or getting themselves into legal hot water. New Gift Card Regulations Kicked in August 22ndLast year when President Obama signed the Credit Card Act of 2009 (the Act") into law, the nation's attention largely focused on those provisions of the law that aim to change the way credit card companies do business with consumers. However, since the Act imposes requirements on gift card issuers, it also changed the way many retailers and franchise companies will do business with consumers. Strong Cultures Sell More Franchises!Every franchise organization has a culture, the same way every person has a personality. If your franchise brand is serious about growth and development, ask yourself these two questions: 1) Does our franchise system have a strong, positive culture?; and 2) Is it a culture that promotes selling franchises? Special Operations: Franchising in a Strange LandOpening franchise units in nontraditional locations has been the domain of specialists--but not anymore. With the economy still slumping, lending still tight, and suburban expansion at a standstill, many multi-unit franchisees are exploring the viability of sites such as airports, hotels, colleges, senior centers, highway rest stops, hospitals, and military bases. Rolling with the Punches: Franchisors Continue Adapting to ChangeThe rules and methods for franchise sales are changing daily with the general public's increasing awareness of the economy, deficits, lending, the housing market, and more. As some of us "graybeards" can remember, this isn't the first time the rules have changed--and it won't be the last. Change on the HorizonJust like any business, the franchising business is one that I have seen evolve tremendously over the past 30 years. While many of the cornerstones and crucial elements - product, simplicity, control, and support - remain the same, so much is changing. Hiring Entrepreneurs: A Case Study of Hiring the Spirit of SuccessAs we continue to mine Dave Melton's book, <i>Hire the American Dream,</i> I thought it would be interesting to highlight a case study that demonstrates just how successful smart hiring can be. Here Melton describes his experience hiring an immigrant.
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