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Your Business Services Franchise Financial News SourceFranchise News Watch brings you the latest in business services franchising financial 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 Financial NewsIncreased 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. 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. UFG and Franchise Finance Increase Available Franchisee Lending Program to $10 MillionThe United Franchise Group (UFG), the global leader for entrepreneurs, today announced that after the recent success of its franchisee lending program with Franchise Finance, it has now been increased from $5 Million to $10 million. U.S. Lawns Honors Million-Dollar Club MembersThirty three owner operators of U.S. Lawns commercial landscape-management franchises reached a significant company milestone by topping the million dollar mark in sales in the latest fiscal year, the company announced today. Rapid Refill Announces First Ever Technology GrantOur schools print... a lot! Every supply list, class newsletter, worksheet or handout is an expense our schools incur. Jackson Hewitt Reports Fiscal 2010 Second Quarter ResultsJackson Hewitt Tax Service Inc. ("Jackson Hewitt") (NYSE: JTX) today reported financial results for the second quarter of fiscal 2010. Jackson Hewitt reported a net loss of $19.5 million, or $0.68 per basic and diluted share, versus a net loss of... Suburban Propane Partners, L.P. Announces Full Year and Fourth Quarter ResultsSuburban Propane Partners, L.P. (NYSE: SPH), a nationwide distributor of propane gas, fuel oil and related products and services, as well as a marketer of natural gas and electricity, today announced results for its fourth quarter and fiscal year... Spherion Announces Third Quarter 2009 Financial ResultsSpherion Corporation (NYSE: SFN) today announced financial results for the third quarter ended September 27, 2009. Jackson Hewitt Reports Fiscal 2010 First Quarter ResultsJackson Hewitt Tax Service Inc. ("Jackson Hewitt") (NYSE: JTX) today reported financial results for the first quarter of fiscal 2010. Jackson Hewitt reported a net loss of $21.8 million, or $0.76 per basic and diluted share, versus a net loss of... Jackson Hewitt To Report Fiscal 2010 First Quarter Results on September 3, 2009Jackson Hewitt Tax Service Inc. ("Jackson Hewitt") (NYSE: JTX) announced today that it will report its fiscal 2010 first quarter results prior to the opening of trading on the New York Stock Exchange on Thursday, September 3, 2009. Harry W. Buckley... Suburban Propane Partners, L.P. Announces Third Quarter Earnings Following Twenty-Second Distribution IncreaseSuburban Propane Partners, L.P. (NYSE: SPH), a nationwide distributor of propane, fuel oil and related products and services, as well as a marketer of natural gas and electricity, today announced earnings for its third quarter ended June 27, 2009. Suburban Propane Partners, L.P. Announces Strong First Quarter Earnings Following Twentieth Distribution IncreaseSuburban Propane Partners, L.P. (NYSE: SPH), a nationwide distributor of propane, fuel oil and related products and services, as well as a marketer of natural gas and electricity, today announced earnings for its first quarter ended December 27, 2008. Spherion Announces Fourth Quarter 2008 Financial ResultsSpherion Corporation today announced financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended December 28, 2008. First Choice Business Brokers (FCBB) Significantly Increased Number of Franchisees in the Last Quarter of 2008First Choice Business Brokers (FCBB) rapidly increased their growth rate of affiliated franchise units within the last quarter of 2008. With four new awarded franchisees, now having 21 in total, the Nevada Franchise Company exceeded expectations. Jackson Hewitt Reports Fiscal 2009 Second Quarter ResultsJackson Hewitt Tax Service Inc. ("Jackson Hewitt") (NYSE: JTX) today reported financial results for the second quarter of fiscal 2009. Jackson Hewitt reported a net loss of $22.2 million, or $0.78 per basic and diluted share... Spherion Announces Third Quarter 2008 Financial ResultsSpherion Corporation (NYSE: SFN) today announced financial results for the third quarter ended September 28, 2008. Suburban Propane Partners, L.P. to Hold Fiscal 2008 Fourth Quarter/Year End Results Conference CallSuburban Propane Partners, L.P. (NYSE: SPH), a nationwide distributor of propane gas, fuel oil and related products and services, as well as a marketer of natural gas and electricity, today announced that it has scheduled its Fiscal 2008 Fourth Quarter... Carlson Hotels Worldwide Signs 33 New Properties in the Third Quarter of 2008Carlson Hotels Worldwide today announced that it has signed franchise or management agreements for 33 new properties in the third quarter of 2008. The new hotels and resorts span 13 countries, including 13 Radisson and Radisson SAS properties; 12... Spherion to Report Third Quarter 2008 Financial ResultsSpherion Corporation (NYSE: SFN) will release its financial results for the third quarter ended September 28, 2008, after market close on Thursday, October 30, 2008. Management will host a conference call the following morning, October 31, 2008, at 9:00 a ActionCOACH of Connecticut Presents Financial Mastery ProgramActionCOACH of Connecticut, part of the world's largest business coaching organization, is presenting "Financial Mastery," a program for growth-minded business owners, executives and professionals. The seminar will be held Tuesday, September 23 from... Speciality Packaging Firm Opens To Service Philadelphia Area With Record Breaking First Month Sales.Navis Pack & Ship, a franchise company that packs and ships electronics equipment, artwork, machinery and other fragile, large, awkward or valuable (FLAV) items, has opened in the Philadelphia Metro area. Jackson Hewitt Reports Fiscal 2009 First Quarter ResultsJackson Hewitt Tax Service Inc. ("Jackson Hewitt") (NYSE: JTX) today reported financial results for the first quarter of fiscal 2009. Westaff Reports Credit Line From Principal StockholderWestaff, Inc. (NASDAQ: WSTF) a leading provider of staffing services, today reported that it has entered into a Subordinated Loan Agreement with its principal stockholder, DelStaff, LLC ("DelStaff"). Westaff Reports Fiscal 2008 Third Quarter ResultsWestaff, Inc. a leading provider of staffing services, Tuesday reported financial results for its third fiscal quarter, which ended July 12, 2008. Brooke Capital Corporation Announces Second Quarter 2008 ResultsBrooke Capital Corporation today reported its second quarter financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2008. Brooke Capital Corporation to Report Second Quarter 2008 ResultsBrooke Capital Corporation announced it will report its second quarter 2008 earnings and other financial results following the close of the stock market on Thursday, Aug. 14, 2008. Suburban Propane Partners, L.P. Announces Results for Third Quarter Following its Eighteenth Distribution IncreaseSuburban Propane Partners, L.P. (the "Partnership") (NYSE: SPH), a nationwide distributor of propane gas, fuel oil and refined fuels and related products and services, as well as a marketer of natural gas and electricity, today announced results for... Westaff Signs Forbearance AgreementWestaff, Inc. (NASDAQ:WSTF), a leading provider of staffing services, announced today that it has entered into a Forbearance Agreement with U.S. Bank National Association and Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, effective July 31, 2008. Jackson Hewitt Declares Second Quarter DividendThe Board of Directors of Jackson Hewitt Tax Service Inc. (NYSE: JTX) today declared a 2009 fiscal second quarter cash dividend of $0.18 per common share, payable October 15, 2008, to stockholders of record as of September 29, 2008. Spherion Announces Second Quarter 2008 Financial ResultsSpherion Corporation (NYSE: SFN) today announced financial results for the second quarter ended June 29, 2008. Fastway Group Announces $441 Million TurnoverSpeaking from their new corporate headquarters in Napier, Group Managing Director Brem Ellingham said that 2008 marks several milestones for the group. Westaff Reports Fiscal 2008 Second Quarter ResultsWestaff, Inc. (NASDAQ: WSTF), a leading provider of staffing services, today reported financial results for its second fiscal quarter, which ended April 19, 2008. Jackson Hewitt Reports Fiscal 2008 Annual ResultsJackson Hewitt Tax Service Inc. ("Jackson Hewitt") (NYSE: JTX), today reported results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended April 30, 2008. Brooke Corporation Reports First Quarter 2008 EarningsBrooke Corporation (Nasdaq: BXXX) today reported its first quarter financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2008. Spherion Announces First Quarter 2008 Financial ResultsSpherion Corporation (NYSE: SFN) today announced financial results for the first quarter ended March 30, 2008. Spherion Adjusts First Quarter GuidanceSpherion Corporation (NYSE: SFN) today updated its revenue and earnings guidance for the first quarter. Bear Stearns Receives NYSE Approval For Shares To Be Issued To Jpmorgan ChaseThe Bear Stearns Companies Inc. (NYSE: BSC) today announced that the New York Stock Exchange (the "NYSE") has accepted the company's application of the financial viability exception to the NYSE's shareholder approval policy in connection with... JPMorgan Chase and Bear Stearns Announce Amended Merger Agreement and Agreement for JPMorgan Chase to Purchase 39.5% of Bear StearnsJPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE: JPM) and The Bear Stearns Companies Inc. (NYSE: BSC) announced an amended merger agreement regarding JPMorgan Chase's acquisition of Bear Stearns. Brooke Corporation Announces EarningsBrooke Corporation (NASDAQ: BXXX) today reported its financial results for the quarter and year ended Dec. 31, 2007. Bear Stearns Agrees To Secured Loan Facility With JPMorgan ChaseThe Bear Stearns Companies Inc. announced today it reached an agreement with JPMorgan Chase & Co. (JPMC) to provide a secured loan facility for an initial period of up to 28 days allowing Bear Stearns to access liquidity as needed. Brooke Corporation Announces 2007 Preliminary EarningsBrooke Corporation (NASDAQ: BXXX) announced it will report its fourth quarter and fiscal year 2007 earnings and other financial results on Monday, March 17, 2008 at 8:30 a.m. CDT, followed by a conference call to discuss these results at 12:00 p.m. CDT. Jackson Hewitt Declares Fourth Quarter DividendThe Board of Directors of Jackson Hewitt Tax Service Inc. (NYSE: JTX), at a regularly scheduled board meeting held today, approved the Company's fiscal fourth quarter cash dividend of $0.18 per common share, payable April 15, 2008 to stockholders of...
Jackson Hewitt Reports Third Quarter Fiscal 2008 ResultsJackson Hewitt Tax Service Inc. (NYSE: JTX) today reported financial results for the three and nine month periods ended January 31, 2008 and provided operating and earnings expectations for the full fiscal year. Bartercard celebrates 17th birthday with a 52 per cent surge in half year profit and better times aheadBartercard Australia has celebrated its 17th birthday and last year's management buy out (MBO) with a 52 per cent jump in profit for the six months to December 2007 compared with the same period in 2006. Suburban Propane Partners, L.P. Announces Solid First Quarter Earnings Following Distribution IncreaseSuburban Propane Partners, L.P. (the "Partnership") (NYSE: SPH), a nationwide distributor of propane gas, fuel oil and refined fuels and related products and services, as well as a marketer of natural gas and electricity, today announced improved...
Brooke Corporation Declares Quarterly Cash DividendKeith E. Bouchey, chief executive officer of Brooke Corporation (NASDAQ: BXXX), announced today that its board of directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend in the amount of 18 cents per share of common stock. Bouchey reported the dividend will... Suburban Propane Partners, L.P. Declares $0.05 per Common Unit Increase in Annualized Distribution Rate to $3.05 per Common UnitSuburban Propane Partners, L.P. (NYSE: SPH), a distributor of propane gas, fuel oil and related products and services, as well as a marketer of natural gas and electricity, today announced that its Board of Supervisors declared the sixteenth increase... Bear Stearns Reports Full Year And Fourth Quarter 2007 Financial ResultsThe Bear Stearns Companies Inc. (NYSE:BSC) reported results today for the fiscal year and the fourth quarter ended November 30, 2007. |
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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