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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 News
Weed Man Experiences Exceptional Franchise Growth in 2011; Continues into 2012Weed Man, North America’s leading lawn care franchise company, continues to lead the lawn care sector with double-digit sales increases. Additionally, company executives predict a steady stream of growth for the remainder of 2012. 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. Sign & Graphics Franchise Sees Strong First Quarter in System GrowthFASTSIGNS® sign and graphics centers has started off 2012 with a strong first quarter of franchise growth, signing deals for new franchises, converting independent sign shops to the brand, and opening several new centers around the country. FranNet Celebrates a 2012 First Quarter That Left 2011 In the DustFranNet, a North American network of more than 100 franchise consultants, placed 33 percent more clients into franchise ownership in the first three months of this year than in the same period in 2011.
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. Swisher Consolidates Existing Registration StatementsSwisher Hygiene, Inc. announced today that on Friday, January 13, it filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") a registration statement on Form S-3 (the "S-3 Registration") and a Post-Effective Amendment to its Form S-4 (the "S-4... Instant Tax Service Predicts Record SeasonInstant Tax Service, a nationwide retail tax preparation company, announced today that they are on target to prepare a record number of tax returns this season on behalf of their customers. 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... 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. Swisher Hygiene Announces it Will File Form 12B-25 for Extension to File Its 2011 Annual Report on Form 10-KSwisher Hygiene Inc. ("Swisher Hygiene") (Nasdaq:SWSH) (TSX:SWI), a leading provider of essential hygiene and sanitation products and services, today announced that it will file a Form 12b-25. Bear Stearns Reports Third Quarter Financial ResultsThe Bear Stearns Companies Inc. (NYSE:BSC) today reported earnings per share (diluted) of $1.16 for the third quarter ended August 31, 2007, down 62% from $3.02 per share for the third quarter of 2006.
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. 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... 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...
Brooke Capital Corporation Announces Second Quarter 2008 ResultsBrooke Capital Corporation today reported its second quarter financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2008. 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. 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 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... 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. 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. Bear Stearns Capital Trust III Announces Cash DistributionBear Stearns Capital Trust III, a special purpose trust controlled by The Bear Stearns Companies Inc. (NYSE: BSC), today announced its regular quarterly cash distribution on its outstanding shares of 7.8% Trust Issued Preferred Securities. 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... 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... 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. 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 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. 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... 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. 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... Spherion Announces Third Quarter 2008 Financial ResultsSpherion Corporation (NYSE: SFN) today announced financial results for the third quarter ended September 28, 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. 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 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. 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. Brooke Corporation Reports First Quarter 2008 EarningsBrooke Corporation (Nasdaq: BXXX) today reported its first quarter financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2008. 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 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... 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. 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... 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. Suburban Propane Partners, L.P. Announces Improvement in Third Quarter Results Over Prior YearSuburban Propane Partners, L.P. (the "Partnership") (NYSE: SPH), a nationwide marketer of propane gas, fuel oil and related products and services, today announced improved results for the three months ended June 30, 2007 over the prior year quarter. 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. Suburban Propane Partners, L.P. Declares $0.15 per Common Unit Increase in Annualized Distribution Rate to $3.00 per Common UnitSuburban Propane Partners, L.P. (NYSE: SPH), a marketer of propane gas, fuel oil and related products and services nationwide, today announced that its Board of Supervisors declared the fifteenth increase (since the Partnership's recapitalization in... Spherion Announces Second Quarter 2008 Financial ResultsSpherion Corporation (NYSE: SFN) today announced financial results for the second quarter ended June 29, 2008. Spherion Announces Fourth Quarter 2008 Financial ResultsSpherion Corporation today announced financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended December 28, 2008. 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. |
Features & Special ReportsAnatomy of a Turnaround: Bennigan's Reclaims The Integrity of An IconEveryone loves a good comeback story, and I am honored and humbled to be at the helm of a classic turnaround tale. Growth Machine: Anil Yadav Shows No Signs Of Slowing DownAnil Yadav has graced the pages (and one cover) of Multi-Unit Franchisee magazine twice before. 5 Key Mobile Marketing Strategies for FranchisesFor franchise marketers, mobile marketing is now paramount to a successful online strategy. MarketingSherpa: Marketing Wisdom for 2012In case you missed it (and when it comes to marketing and social media there's plenty to keep up on), MarketingSherpa published its Wisdom Report, "Marketing Wisdom for 2012" earlier this year. Time For Benchmarking: All That's Needed Is The WillI am convinced that someday the franchising community will finally get around to unleashing its biggest competitive strength: unit predictability. Improving the Speed and Effectiveness of Your Responses to ProspectsWe asked two franchise marketing pros what they're doing to provide more timely - and relevant - responses to prospect inquiries. Social Media Roundup - May 2012Here are four reasons local business marketers should continue to use the Yellow Pages. Health-Scare Reform: "There's Still More That We Don't Know Than We Do."Since national health care reform was signed into law in March 2010, it has generated strong reaction from multi-unit franchisees and small-business owners across the nation. The Customer Within: Provide Coworkers With The Best Service PossibleWhen we talk about customer service, we usually think about how we deal with the people who walk through our doors--both physical and virtual--to purchase our products and services. Do It Now: 3 Easy Ways To Stop Procrastinating TodayProcrastination is like a virus. It creeps up on you slowly, drains you of energy, and is difficult to get rid of if your resistance is low. 
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