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Your Beauty Franchise General Announcement News SourceFranchise News Watch brings you the latest in beauty franchising general announcement 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 General Announcement NewsRegis Announces Ownership Increase in Parent Company of Jean Louis David and Franck Provost SalonsRegis Corporation (NYSE: RGS), the global leader in the $160 billion hair care industry, today announced that it has agreed to increase its ownership stake in Provalliance, the largest hair salon company in Europe.
Sport Clips Named Number Eight in Top 20 Franchise 'For the Money' by Forbes.comSport Clips, the nation's leading men's and boy's hair care provider, is a top 10 pick among Forbes.com's "Top Franchises for the Money." The ranking, released Tuesday, showcases the top 20 from among 100 of the most "recognized franchise operators" as th Elements Therapeutic Massage of Middleton, Mass., Celebrates Fourth AnniversaryThis month, Elements Therapeutic Massage at 92 South Main Street in Middleton, Mass. is celebrating its fourth anniversary and an incredible success story that continues to defy the economy. RetroFitness Recruits Independent Clubs on East CoastRetroFitness, a national gym concept known for providing great value at a low retro-price, is rescuing independent club operators. As part of its national growth strategy, RetroFitness is offering to support gym owners struggling in today's tough economy Massage Envy(R) Ends 2010 With Record GrowthMassage Envy, the pioneer and national leader of affordable and convenient massage and spa services, announced today that the company experienced unprecedented growth in 2010 with 43 new locations -- bringing the total number of Massage Envy locations to RetroFitness Opens New Location in BuckheadRetroFitness, a leading fitness concept known for known for providing great value at a low retro-price, today announced the opening of its newest location in Two Buckhead Plaza at 3050 Peachtree Rd. NW in Atlanta, next to Seasons 52. Bishops Barbershop in Bridgeport Village Now OpenBishops Barbershop, cuts and colors for men and women, today announced that franchisee Paul Ito has opened his shop in Bridgeport Village, at 7192 SW Hazel Fern Road in Tualatin. He recently opened a Bishops Barbershop in Orenco Station. RetroFitness Opens New Location in Toms RiverRetroFitness, a leading fitness concept known for providing great value at a low retro-price, today announced the opening of its newest located in Toms River Mall at 1214 Rte 37 East in Toms River. RetroFitness Ranked Among the Franchise Elite in Entrepreneur's Prestigious 32nd Annual Franchise 500RetroFitness was ranked 236 in Entrepreneur's 32nd Annual "Franchise 500," the world's most comprehensive franchise ranking. It's the brands first appearance on the list. The national gym chain known for providing great value at a low retro-price also ran Bishops Barbershop in Orenco Station Now OpenBishops Barbershop, cuts and colors for men and women, today announced that franchisee Paul Ito has opened his shop in Orenco Station at 6198 NE Cornell Road in Hillsboro. He will also be opening a Bishops Barbershop in Bridgeport Village in January. RetroFitness Opens New Location in WoodbridgeRetroFitness, a leading fitness concept known for providing great value at a low retro-price, today announced the opening of its newest located at 2700 Metro Plaza in Woodbridge near Potomac Mills Mall. RetroFitness Opens New Location in ManassasRetroFitness, a leading fitness concept known for providing great value at a low retro-price, today announced the opening of its newest located in Sudley Plaza at 11714 Sudley Manor Dr in Manassas. Sport Clips to Help Troops Call Home This Holiday With Largest Gift to Date to VFW's Operation Uplink(TM)A gift of $400,000 to the Veterans of Foreign Wars' Operation Uplink™ program by Texas-based Sport Clips Haircuts is expected to connect more than 350,000 service members with their families this holiday season. The franchise's donation will provide Regis Corporation Salons Raise Over $1 Million for Breast Cancer ResearchRegis Corporation would like to thank their stylists, customers and business partners, who together helped raise over $1 million for the Regis Foundation for Breast Cancer Research during their annual October Clip for the Cure event. Regis Corporation (NY Taking Tranquility to New Heights: Massage Heights Opens Matthews 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 1915 Matthews Township Pkwy. 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. Massaging the Masses: Massage Heights on Track to Open 20 Units throughout Atlanta Market by 2015Local business developer Tom Gustoff is planning to open the doors to Atlanta's second Massage Heights retreat with the help of Randy Merrill, Gustoff's newest strategic partner. This location will be the second of 20 locations set to open in the Atlanta Massage Heights Mission Viejo Set to Open Its 1st Retail Location in Mission Viejo, CA on November 5th, 2010Mission Viejo massage therapy spa offers relief from the daily grind. Soothing music, relaxing aromatic candles, a luxurious and calming environment, and experienced massage therapists. All these are available at Massage Heights Mission Viejo's first loca Massage Heights Opens Cornerstone Retreat in Mission ViejoLocal business developers Ron and Donna Lang Stoffel, long-time residents and active members of the Mission Viejo community, are opening the doors to Mission Viejo's first affordable, upscale massage retreat, Massage Heights. This will be the first of 18 RetroFitness Franchise Partners with Coca-Cola as its Preferred Beverage SupplierRetroFitness, a leading national fitness chain known for providing great value at a low retro-price, today announced it has signed a three-year preferred beverage agreement with Coca-Cola. Sport Clips Haircuts Franchise Kicks off Effort to Help Heroes Call HomeBeginning Sunday, October 17, over 700 Sport Clips stores will kick off the company's annual "Help A Hero" fundraising campaign supporting the Veterans of Foreign Wars' (VFW) Operation Uplink™ in their communities across the country. In its fourth y Massage Envy(R) Franchise Raises More Than $477,000 to Fight Breast CancerMassage Envy's (www.massageenvy.com) annual nationwide fundraising event, Massage for the Cure, provided 26,798 massages and raised more than $477,000. Massage Heights Franchise San Diego Opened Its 1st San Diego Retail Location in Carlsbad, CA on October 1st, 2010Therapeutic Carlsbad, CA massage spa offers relief from the daily grind. Soothing music, relaxing aromatic candles, a luxurious and calming environment, and experienced massage therapists. All these are available at Massage Heights San Diego's first locat 200th Massage Envy Spa Franchise Opens in MichiganMassage Envy, the nation's largest massage therapy provider and the largest spa chain in America, recently opened its 200th Massage Envy Spa® location in Rochester Hills, Michigan. It is the first Massage Envy Spa to open in Michigan. This impressive Massage Envy Franchise Launches Choices Program to Further Customize Massage TherapyMassage Envy, the nation's largest massage therapy provider and the largest spa chain in America, began offering the new Choices program at its 633 locations this week. Choices provides four AromaTherapy options designed to relieve a variety of therapeuti Record Revenue Growth Drives Franchise Expansion for Elements Therapeutic Massage in ColoradoThe national franchise that started here, now plans to almost double in size here. Elements Therapeutic Massage, one of the fastest-growing franchises in America, has experienced record revenue growth, and aims to add 11 new franchise locations in its hom New Survey Confirms the 'Look Good, Feel Good' Effect from Indoor TanningTWI Franchising, Inc. Dba; tanworld franchises, one of the leading USA professional indoor tanning franchises indoor tanning salons, has released the results from the third of a series of surveys that polls their customers. "Indoor tanning has been positi Massage Envy(R) Franchise Announces Gainesville and Melbourne, FL as Key Markets in 2010 Expansion PlansMassage Envy, the pioneer and national leader of affordable and accessible massage and spa services, announced today that Gainesville and Melbourne, Florida are priority growth markets in the company's 2010 expansion plans. Massage Envy is seeking franchi Record Revenue Growth Drives Franchise Expansion for Elements Therapeutic Massage in ArizonaElements Therapeutic Massage, one of the fastest-growing franchises in America, is defying the economy with record revenue growth, an expanding brand and a flourishing customer base. The company has announced Arizona as its next hot spot for franchise ex
Elements Therapeutic Massage Franchise Announces Expansion in ColoradoElements Therapeutic Massage has announced an aggressive franchise expansion campaign for Colorado with plans to almost double the number of studios. With 12 locations in the state, Elements will add 11 new franchise locations in its next phase of develop Elements Therapeutic Massage Franchise Announces Expansion in ArizonaElements Therapeutic Massage has announced an aggressive franchise expansion campaign for Arizona with plans to grow the brand to 16 studios. With five locations in the state and two more under development, Elements will add nine new franchise locations i Massage Heights Franchise to Open Cornerstone Retreat in Mission ViejoLocal business developers Ron and Donna Lang Stoffel just announced plans for an October 2010 launch of Mission Viejo's premier Massage Heights, located at 26032 Marguerite Parkway, treating tense, stressed-out consumers to a luxury spa massage experience Massage Franchise Founder Named to DBJ's "Outstanding Women in Business" for 2010Michele Merhib, founder of Elements Therapeutic Massage, has been named to the Denver Business Journal's "Outstanding Women in Business" list. The finalists were chosen based on their accomplishments in their industry as well as for being innovative, entr Massage 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 Investors "Shape Up" Portfolios with RetroFitness(R) FranchiseRetroFitness has the "workout regimen" for today's investors.
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... |
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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