February 09, 2012
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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 News
Kent Rhodes Earns ActionCOACH Award at 2012 EMEA ConferenceKent Rhodes won the ActionCOACH award at the company’s EMEA Conference Awards ceremony, which took place at De Vere Wokefield Park in Reading, Berkshire, England. Tony Hoskins Wins Award for Best Clients Results at EMEA ConferenceActionCOACH, the world’s number one business coaching firm, named Tony Hoskins the winner of the award for Best Client Results at the EMEA Conference Awards ceremony, which took place at De Vere Wokefield Park in Reading, Berkshire, England. Pascale Joly Earns ActionCLUB Award at 2012 EMEA ConferencePascale Joly, of Paris, France won this year’s ActionCLUB award at the ActionCOACH EMEA Conference Awards ceremony, which took place at De Vere Wokefield Park in Reading, Berkshire, England.
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. AlphaGraphics, Inc. Purchased by an Affiliate of Blackstreet CapitalBusiness and marketing communications franchisor AlphaGraphics, Inc., formerly owned by the UK-based G A Pindar & Son Ltd., has been purchased by an affiliate of Maryland-based private equity fund Blackstreet Capital Partners II. Proforma Opens Eight New Offices in JanuaryProforma, a leading North American provider of graphic communications solutions, is pleased to welcome eight new offices to our network. TWO MEN AND A TRUCK® - Canada First to Carry Defibrillators on TrucksAll TWO MEN AND A TRUCK® - CANADA moving trucks are now equipped with a MIKEY defibrillator as part of the 'MIKEY-ON-BOARD' program, an initiative of The Mikey Network. 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. CareersUSA® President Honored with 2012 Tribute to Women Awardhe YWCA Princeton will celebrate the 29th annual prestigious Tribute to Women Awards on Thursday, March 1, 2012 at the Hyatt Regency Princeton. One of this year's honorees is Melissa Tenzer, President of the CareersUSA franchise in Princeton, New Jersey. Jackson Hewitt(R) Reminds Taxpayers That Up to $5,751 Refundable Tax Credit Available Through the Earned Income Tax CreditWith the 2012 tax season now underway, Jackson Hewitt Tax Service(R) is urging taxpayers to learn about an important tax credit and see if they qualify.
NiteLites of Kansas City Garden Lights to Introduce Spring to Local Home and Business OwnersThe Metropolitan Lawn and Garden Show brings homeowners, business professionals and home improvement specialist all to one place to view this season's trendy new home products.
FranNet to Help Disabled Veterans Through Wounded Warrior ProjectFranNet, an international network of franchise consultants, is donating money to the Wounded Warrior Project™ (WWP), a national nonprofit with a mission to honor and empower wounded warriors.
Kevin Stansfield Named MasterCOACH of the Year at ActionCOACH EMEA ConferenceActionCOACH, the world’s number one business coaching firm, awarded Kevin Stansfield with its MasterCOACH of the Year at its EMEA Conference Awards ceremony, which took place at De Vere Wokefield Park in Reading, Berkshire, England.
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. 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.
Newly Wed in 2011? Jackson Hewitt® Offers Tax Tips For Married CouplesFor couples who tied the knot in 2011, Jackson Hewitt Tax Service® offers newlyweds several important tips on how to get the most out of their new tax filing status. 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...
AlphaGraphics Marks National Entrepreneurship WeekAlphaGraphics knows how important it is to encourage entrepreneurship in business, on both the local and national level. Volvo Rents Acquires First Locations in Puerto RicoIn 2011, Volvo Rents expanded its presence nationally, acquiring more than 50 companies in the United States, as well as internationally, as the brand acquired six new locations in Canada.
Jackson Hewitt(R) Launches MyTaxManager, One-Stop Online Resource for Managing Vital Tax InformationAs Americans look for free and convenient ways to store and streamline tax information online, Jackson Hewitt Tax Service® is rolling out a robust new consumer resource right in time for the upcoming tax season. Unique to the tax industry, MyTaxManage 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. Eco-Friendly Refrigerant Ready to Replace FreonHelp save the environment while keeping cool. Running your home's AC unit this summer will not only keep you comfortable, but it can also help save the environment if it contains the latest friendly refrigerant. 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. AlphaGraphics in Cultural District Wins PODi Best Practices AwardAlphaGraphics in the Cultural District, owned by Clare and Bill Meehan in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, was recently named a 2012 PODi Best Practices Award winner for its creative self-promotional campaign, designed to educate clients about the power of... Financial Crisis or Media Scam?The headlines screamed doom and gloom as the economy was headed for its worst performance since the 1930's. 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. 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... Jackson Hewitt(R) Opens Doors for 2012 Tax SeasonJackson Hewitt Tax Service®, the nation's largest privately held tax preparation firm, heralds the start of the 2012 tax season today by opening the doors to thousands of neighborhood office and Walmart kiosk locations throughout the country. Todd Frankford Wins ActionMAN Award at 2012 Americas ConferenceAt this year’s Americas Conference held at the Hilton Memphis, in Memphis, Tennessee, Todd Frankford of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania was one of the winners. Operation Finally Home: Building Free Homes for Injured American Veterans Sign Biz(R) Network Accepts the CallAlexander Reyes' boyhood dream of a military career ended when he was hit by an improvised explosive device during a patrol two years ago in Baghdad. "Laying in that hospital bed ... sometimes I felt I'd rather [have] died," Reyes said. "My life came to a
Sir Speedy and PIP Recognized in Industry RankingsFranchise Services is pleased to announce that two of their brands, Sir Speedy and PIP Printing and Marketing Services, recently ranked high among printing and franchise brands in leading industry publications Printing Impressions and Entrepreneur. 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. Volvo Rents California Growth Continues with Latest AcquisitionVolvo Rents announces the acquisition of SoCal Rental Equip Rent, a single location construction equipment rental company in Glendora, CA. American Staffing Association (ASA) Elects Jeffrey Burnett to its 2012 Board of DirectorsLabor Finders International, Inc., the United States oldest and largest privately held industrial labor temporary staffing company is proud to announce that the American Staffing Association (ASA) has re-elected Jeffrey Burnett, LFI’s CEO and... |
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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