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Your Business Services Franchise Strategic Alliance News SourceFranchise News Watch brings you the latest in business services franchising strategic alliance 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 Strategic Alliance News
Filta Environmental Kitchen Solutions makes Burn Unit Donation in Honor of National Burn Awareness WeekFilta has decided to make a donation toward the Burn Unit at the Orlando Regional Medical Center in hopes of helping to relieve some of the financial stress associated with severe burn victims and shedding light on how to prevent the injuries. 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.
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...
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. 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... 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... Intelligent Office-San Diego Selects Johnson & Jennings as General ContractorIntelligent Office, the virtual, professionally staffed office space for mobile executives and small businesses opening in February 2012, has chosen Johnson and Jennings as general contractor. 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. Jackson Hewitt(R) to Operate in 2,800 Walmart U.S. Store LocationsJackson Hewitt Tax Service Inc., the nation's second largest tax preparation firm, today announced that it will operate in approximately 2,800 Walmart U.S. stores in the upcoming 2012 tax season.
Padgett Business Services Joins Frantopia As Business PartnerFranchise Business Review announced today that Padgett Business Services, which offers financial services to small businesses, has become a business partner and content expert for Frantopia, FBR’s social networking and business resources site. SIB Development & Consulting Launches Strategic Partnership with BookKeeping ExpressSIB Development & Consulting, a company that helps businesses save money on their monthly recurring expenses, today announced a strategic partnership with BookKeeping Express, the only U.S. franchise that helps business owners grow their companies thr Bevinco + Moxie's = A Perfect MatchNo matter how well-oiled your business may appear at a glance, it's impossible to be on site 24 hours a day to know for sure if things are really as they seem. When Moxie's Classic Grill franchisee Eatz Enterprises realized there was more to their...
Small Business Development Center Turns to FranNet and Franchising to Help Create Georgia JobsThe Georgia Small Business Development Center network is turning to the franchise industry to help create much-needed jobs. UNITS Franchising Group, Inc. Announces Partnership with FranChoiceNITS Franchising Group, Inc., an affordable and convenient mobile-storage company, today announced its strategic partnership with Eden Prairie, Minn.-based FranChoice, the premier network of franchise referral consultants in the United States.
FocalPoint Business Coaching Joins Frantopia as Business PartnerFranchise Business Review, the premier market research firm for the franchise industry, announced today that FocalPoint Business Coaching has become a business partner and content expert for Frantopia, FBR's social networking and business resources site.
Leading Marketing, Print and Graphic Communications Company Connects Independent Printers with New Allegra AdvantageTM ProgramAllegra Network announced today that it has signed its first two agreements through the company's innovative AdvantageTM Program.
Carlson Establishes Partnership With Clean The WorldCarlson, a global hospitality and travel company, today announced an agreement between Carlson Hotels and Clean the World Global LLC, a social enterprise committed to saving lives and protecting our planet, to collect and recycle hotel soaps, shampoos,... Glass Doctor(R) Announces Partnership to Fix Door PanesGlass Doctor(R), Western Reflections and PPG AutoGlass are teaming up to offer customers high-quality replacement residential door glass service. Franchise Consulting Firm The Franchise Alliance Announces 300th Franchise PartnerFranchise consulting industry leader Franchise Alliance, Inc. announced yet another milestone today at its Atlanta Headquarters. Already the fastest growing international franchise brokerage network, the Franchise Alliance introduced The Goddard School...
Westaff Wins Crate & Barrel AccountWestaff, Inc., a leading provider of staffing services, announced today that it has established a business relationship with the home furnishing giant, Crate & Barrel. Crate & Barrel currently has over 160 stores and over 7,000 associates nationwi Christelle Lauture Works with Small Businesses to Achieve Their PotentialSometimes it takes a big change to make the kind of life you want. Christelle Lauture, the newest ActionCOACH Business Coach in Martinique was lucky enough to find an opportunity to make big changes in her life, while, at the same time, helping her...
Labor Finders International Selects MindComet as Interactive Agency of RecordAfter an extensive nationwide search process, Labor Finders International, an industry leader in temporary staffing, announced today the selection of MindComet as their Interactive Agency of Record. PostNet Locations in North America to Use EFI Digital StoreFrontEFI (NASDAQ: EFII), the world leader in customer-focused digital printing innovation, today announced that PostNet, a full service, diversified business center with locations worldwide, will deploy EFI Digital StoreFront(TM) (DSF) web-to-print solution
RightNow Helps Jackson Hewitt Tax Service(R) Deliver Exceptional Customer Experiences and Improve Contact Center PerformanceJackson Hewitt Tax Service(R) is using RightNow (NASDAQ: RNOW) to deliver excellent customer experiences to its franchise owners, tax preparers and millions of clients, while improving contact center efficiency and reducing operating costs. RightNow CX, t Volvo Rents "Building" a New Partnership with Homes for Our TroopsThe worldwide provider of small-to-medium sized construction equipment, Volvo Rents, has selected the national, non-profit organization Homes for Our Troops as its charitable partner, aiding in the construction of new homes for injured veterans.
MonitorClosely.com Franchise partners with Boxing ChampionKelly "The Ghost" Pavlik, current WBO and WBC middleweight world champion has entered into an agreement to be surveillance systems franchise company MonitorClosely.com's official spokesperson. SIGNARAMA Franchise in Issaquah Joins THE SIGN ZONESIGNARAMA, the world's largest sign franchise, located at 1555 NW Mall St., is now joining hands with the existing craftsmen at THE SIGN ZONE. United Airlines Renews Contract with Spherion's Recruitment Process Outsourcing DivisionSpherion Corporation's recruitment process outsourcing (RPO) division today announced that United Airlines has renewed its contract with the Company through 2010. Money Mailer Announces Exclusive Partnership with ePrizeMoney Mailer, a leader in the $62 billion direct marketing industry since 1979, today announced a strategic partnership with ePrize, the worldwide leader in interactive promotions to help advertisers get and keep more customers combining the power of...
Jackson Hewitt Teams Up With Earvin 'Magic' JohnsonJackson Hewitt Tax Service Inc. (NYSE: JTX) announced today a new agreement with Magic Johnson Enterprises that will feature Earvin "Magic" Johnson in a new advertising campaign as Jackson Hewitt's new spokesperson and business partner. The Growth Coach to Empower Home Helpers Franchisees to Greater SuccessThe Growth Coach recently announced a nationwide partnership with Home Helpers, the #1 Senior Care franchise in North America, to help guide their franchisees to even greater success and satisfaction as business owners. GT3 and VTS Team Up to Deliver GPS-Based Location Services Through Odyssey(TM) SoftwareVehicle Tracking Solutions (VTS) and Ground Travel Technology Team, (GT3) today announced that they will work together to provide GT3 customers with a GPS tracking solution. Sir Speedy Of Newark Increasing Efficiency With Mmi SolutionsSir Speedy of Newark announces a partnership with MMI Solutions utilizing the MMI Sales Edge to grow revenues and automate the marketing and sales process. The MMI Sales Edge will be used to support the cross-media and full service printing needs at the f |
Features & Special Reports"The Proven Match" for Finding Qualified Franchisees Debuts on Franchising.com Ad PortalProven Match has teamed up with Franchise Update Media Group (FUMG) to give results-driven franchisors a cost-saving profiling service that delivers pre-qualified candidates. Restaurateur Extraordinaire: Sam Covelli Does It With More Than 200 LocationsSam Covelli says he grew up in the restaurant business working in his father's McDonald's. Running For Charity: Colortyme Franchisee Raises Money And Awareness For Children's HospitalThis April will mark the third year in a row that Al Coelho has run the 26-mile Boston Marathon. That's a significant achievement. But it's only a part of what Coelho will do that day. Turning Up The Heat: Learning How To Handle Irate Customers And Look Like A HeroIrate customers. No matter how good you are at what you do, what business you are in, or where it is located, you will at some point find yourself facing an irate customer. Sustaining Business: Zane Tankel On Growing During Tough TimesAs the economy continues to struggle through a slow recovery, business people everywhere are looking for any tools or techniques that will help them keep their businesses alive and thriving. Creating 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. 
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