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Your Business Services Franchise News SourceFranchise News Watch brings you the latest in business services franchising news from around the web. As a news aggregator for the business services franchise industry, Franchise News Watch streams the latest ground breaking franchise articles, features, guides, blogs, news and more directly to your desktop.  Business Services Franchise NewsThom Finn Wins ActionMAN Award at 2012 Americas ConferenceAt this year’s Americas Conference held at the Hilton Memphis, in Memphis, Tennessee, Thom Finn of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, was one of the winners. Rob Garibay Earns ActionMAN Award at 2012 Americas ConferenceAt this year’s Americas Conference held at the Hilton Memphis, in Memphis, Tennessee, Rob Garibay of Norman, Oklahoma was one of the winners. AlphaGraphics Names Art Coley as PresidentBlackstreet Capital Partners II, an affiliate of a Maryland-based private equity fund, has announced its promotion of AlphaGraphics, Inc.’s Senior V.P. of Global Development, Art Coley to President of the franchise organization with nearly 300... Signs Now Selects EDSF to Administer New Scholarship ProgramSigns Now, a division of Allegra Network LLC, recently selected the Electronic Document Scholarship Foundation (EDSF), an international, non-profit organization dedicated to the document management and communications industries, to administer five new... Rick Crossland Wins ActionMAN Award at 2012 Americas ConferenceAt this year’s Americas Conference held at the Hilton Memphis, in Memphis, Tennessee, Rick Crossland of Columbus, Ohio was one of the winners. Lucas Oil Stadium, the Site of Super Bowl XLVI, Goes Green with Filta’s Environmental ServicesSuper Bowl Sunday, the nation’s second largest day of food consumption behind Thanksgiving, will be a little more environmentally friendly with the services provided by Filta’s local Indianapolis Franchise Owner. Mark Tobiassen Earns ActionMAN Award at 2012 Americas ConferenceAt each regional conference, ActionCOACH honors many of its top coaches with an ActionMAN Award. This award signifies coaches who embody the 14 Points of Culture developed by ActionCOACH. Joanna Shows Winner of ActionMAN Award at 2012 Americas ConferenceEach year, ActionCOACH honors some of its top coaches with an ActionMAN Award. This award is given to coaches who embody the 14 Points of Culture developed by ActionCOACH. BlueGrace® Logistics Sponsors UFC® Fighters in February 4 MatchupTampa’s BlueGrace Logistics’ involvement in sponsoring MMA fighters for Ultimate Fighting Championship® (UFC) bouts continues with sponsorships of four contenders in matchups this weekend. Doug Barra Wins ActionMAN Award at 2012 Americas ConferenceAt this year’s Americas Conference held at the Hilton Memphis, in Memphis, Tennessee, Doug Barra of Miami, Florida was one of the winners.
Jarrod Stanton Wins ActionMAN Award at 2012 Americas ConferenceAt this year’s Americas Conference held at the Hilton Memphis, in Memphis, Tennessee, Jarrod Stanton of Calgary, Alberta was one of the winners.
Dan Warnock Opens Nebraska Regional Office for Vanguard Cleaning SystemsVanguard Cleaning Systems, a leading commercial cleaning franchisor, continues to expand in the United States by awarding the Nebraska Master Franchise rights to Dan Warnock. Dan Zimanski Wins ActionMAN Award at 2012 Americas ConferenceAt this year’s Americas Conference held at the Hilton Memphis, in Memphis, Tennessee, Dan Zimanski of Mandeville, Louisiana was one of the winners. Dan Schauer Opens Southeast Wisconsin Regional Office for Vanguard Cleaning SystemsVanguard Cleaning Systems, a leading commercial cleaning franchisor, continues to expand in the United States by awarding the Southeast Wisconsin Master Franchise rights to Dan Schauer. Bill Gilliland Earns ActionMAN Award at 2012 Americas ConferenceAt this year’s Americas Conference held at the Hilton Memphis, in Memphis, Tennessee, Bill Gilliland of Staunton, Virginia was one of the winners. David Drewelow Earns ActionMAN Award at 2012 Americas ConferenceEach year ActionCOACH awards some of its top coaches with an ActionMAN Award to coaches who embody the 14 Points of Culture developed by ActionCOACH. Boulder County Couple Becomes Instant Imprints Area Franchisees; Key Colorado Players in Company’s Expansion StrategyMike and Linda Boyd know a thing or two about running a franchise. Now, the entrepreneurial duo will have an opportunity to teach others the art of effectively running a franchise as Instant Imprints Area Franchisees. Janna Hoiberg Winner of ActionMAN Award at 2012 Americas ConferenceEach year, ActionCOACH honors some of its top coaches with an ActionMAN Award. This award is given to coaches who embody the 14 Points of Culture developed by ActionCOACH. Coaching for a Cause: ActionCOACH Business Coach Peter Lepinski and business partner Teresa Souliere Donate Services to United WayActionCOACH Business Coach Peter Lepinski is currently volunteering his services to the United Way of Grande Prairie, Alberta, as part of the company’s Coaching for a Cause campaign – and international effort to help support charities... Jackson Hewitt® Tax Tips: Choosing the Right Tax PreparerApproximately 60 percent of taxpayers will opt to use paid, professional tax preparers to file their 2011 income tax returns.
Spring-Green Lawn Care Celebrates 35th AnniversaryOver the last 35 years, Spring-Green has seen growth of all kinds, which is a testament to the franchise model and the high level of customer service provided by each locally owned and operated franchise. ANY LAB TEST NOW® Franchisees of the Year and Best Start Franchise Awards AnnouncedANY LAB TEST NOW® is pleased to announce the 2011 Franchisee of the Year and the 2011 Best Start Franchisee. Local Kitchen Tune-Up Owner Attends National ReunionNational kitchen and bath remodeling franchise, Kitchen Tune-Up, recently held their 24th Annual National Reunion, a three-day training conference for franchise owners from across the country. Allegra Network Leadership Team Reaches Agreement with Signs By TomorrowMembers of Allegra Network LLC’s leadership team, the leading franchise network of nearly 500 marketing, print and sign companies, have reached an agreement to invest in an entity that will purchase the assets of Signs By Tomorrow, Inc.
U.S. Lawns Grows Strong in 2011, Now Counts More Than 250 Franchises NationwideU.S. Lawns, one of America’s fastest-growing franchisors, capped its 25th anniversary year in 2011 with growth exceeding a record 250 franchises in its commercial landscape-management network. Spring-Green Lawn Care Hosts Manager Training SeminarSpring-Green Lawn Care recently held a three-day Manager Training Seminar at the corporate Support Center. Edmonton SIGNARAMA ExpandsThe United Franchise Group (UFG), a $500 million West Palm Beach franchise organization, announced today that Edmonton SIGNARAMA has expanded into the space next door and has a new flatbed printer. Increased Demand For Factoring Services Drives Record-Setting Year For Liquid Capital2011 was a record-setting year for Liquid Capital, which saw a dramatic increase in factoring volume in both its U.S. and Canadian markets. BookKeeping Express Announces New Executive Level Hire for National Franchise Advisor PositionBookKeeping Express, the nation’s only franchise focused solely on offering certified bookkeeping services, announced today the appointment of Rocco Rinaldi as National Franchise Advisor.
The Filta Environmental Kitchen Solutions Franchise Opens New Location in Saratoga Springs, NYFilta Environmental Kitchen Solutions has recently begun offering service to Saratoga and its surrounding communities with the addition of Franchise Owners Albert Feldman and Tom Buchan. BlueGrace(R) Logistics Sponsors UFC(R) Fighters in January 28 MatchupTampa’s BlueGrace Logistics’ involvement in sponsoring MMA fighters for Ultimate Fighting Championship(R) (UFC) bouts continues with sponsorships of two contenders in matchups this weekend. Plan Ahead Events Earns Recognition In Entrepreneur's 'Franchise 500'Plan Ahead Events, the world’s largest full-service event management company, announced today it ranked #271 in Entrepreneur magazine’s 2012 Franchise 500 list. The franchise also ranked #11 on the Top New list and #81 on the Top.
Filta Environmental Kitchen Solutions Adds Key Support Programs for Its Franchise OwnersFilta Environmental Kitchen Solutions, already well known in the franchise industry for its strong support programs, has announced a strategic partnership with Virtual Fleet Supervisor “VFS” for a complete fleet tracking program. AlphaGraphics Marks National Entrepreneurship WeekAlphaGraphics knows how important it is to encourage entrepreneurship in business, on both the local and national level.
TWO MEN AND A TRUCK(R) Michigan Franchise Locations Donate More Than $254,000 in Charitable Moves in 2011Long known as the "Movers Who Care®," TWO MEN AND A TRUCK® franchise locations across Michigan donated more than 2,500 hours, the equivalent of $254,288, in charitable moves in 2011. The in-kind effort assisted a number of non-profit...
Express Employment Professionals Reports Record Year for 2011; Sales Up 22 PercentExpress Employment Professionals announced today that 2011 sales topped $2.1 billion, up 22 percent in a year, as employers continue to rely heavily on temporary staffing solutions amid an uncertain economy.
Allegra Network Executive Shares Marketing Expertise at 2012 PODi Application ForumAllegra Network LLC, one of the world’s leading marketing, print, sign and graphic communications franchisors, announced today that Vice President of Marketing Jessica Eng will co-present a seminar. The Miami Spotlight Shines on the Environmental Filta Franchise as it Expands into Miami, FLFilta Environmental Kitchen Solutions has been offering its green services since its inception in 1996, and now the service franchise has turned its spotlight to Miami, FL with the addition of Tony Gianquinto.
Alliance Maintenance Hosts Annual Meeting in NormanAlliance Maintenance, a janitorial franchising company, held its annual meeting in Norman on January 12th and 13th.
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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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