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Your Business Services Franchise Product Announcement News SourceFranchise News Watch brings you the latest in business services franchising product announcement 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 Product Announcement NewsTWO 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. 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. Spring-Green Lawn Care Hosts Manager Training SeminarSpring-Green Lawn Care recently held a three-day Manager Training Seminar at the corporate Support Center. 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.
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. Filta to Launch “The Green Ladle” Newsletter to Promote Environmental Awareness in Commercial KitchensSince Filta’s inception in 1996, the franchise has continued to grow into an internationally recognized brand, helping restaurants and commercial kitchens go green with cooking oil management and other environmental kitchen solutions. Jackson Hewitt(R) Launches New Free Mobile AppJackson Hewitt Tax Service Inc., the nation's largest privately held tax preparation firm, has announced the launching of a new, feature rich mobile app, which is free for both iPhone and Android smartphones, and available for download at both the Apple..
Nation’s Largest Shipping Reseller, Unishippers, Launches New Freight ManagerUnishippers Global Logistics, LLC, the nation’s first and largest small package and freight shipping reseller, has announced the launch of an upgraded Freight Manager. Restaurants That Use the FiltaFry Service Can Now Save 5% or More on Their Insurance CostThe Filta Environmental Kitchen Solutions Franchise and Navion Insurance Associates have teamed up to offer restaurants and food service operations a discount of at least 5% on their insurance costs, when the facility uses Filta’s FiltaFry service. Jackson Hewitt(R) Launches New Advertising Campaign Celebrating Tax Refund JoyToday, Jackson Hewitt Tax Service Inc. launched a fully integrated national advertising campaign to open the 2012 tax season. New Mr. Rooter(R) Facebook Game Calls Attention to Water ConservationMr. Rooter Plumbing uses Wally the Wrench in The Drip Game on Facebook to promote being Water-Wise™ in real life. Leader in Direct Marketing Provides Consumers with Multitude of Ways to SaveOn the heels of the company’s recent mobile application launch, Money Mailer, a proven leader in the U.S. direct marketing industry, has introduced a new user-friendly Facebook page to provide consumers with another way to save money. Carlson World Headquarters Earns LEED EB SilverCarlson, a privately held, global hospitality and travel company, today announced that its World Headquarters earned the U.S. Green Building Council’s (USGBC) LEED Silver level certification for Existing Buildings. CMIT Solutions Launches ‘CMIT Impression: Visual Collaboration Made Easy’ For Small BusinessesCMIT Solutions, a leading managed service IT provider for small businesses, has unveiled a new package that will transform the way small businesses communicate and operate. Mr. Rooter(R) Named a 'Top 50 Franchising Expert to Follow on Twitter'Mr. Rooter Corporation's Twitter account ranks No. 37 in the 'December 2011 Top 50 Franchising Experts to Follow on Twitter' from Franchising Articles. Online Design and Print Service Now Available at Sir Speedy, PIP and Signal Graphics LocationsFranchise Services, Inc. (FSI), announces the availability of a new online design and print service available through participating Sir Speedy, PIP and Signal Graphics printing and marketing services locations. Spring-Green Lawn Care Offers Deal for RenewalsAs many lawn and tree care companies look to close the doors for the winter, neighborhood based Spring-Green Lawn Care franchise owners are looking to reward customer loyalty by incentivizing renewal plans for the 2012 season. Cartridge World Helps Remove Financing Obstacles to Franchise OwnershipCartridge World, the world's largest ink and toner refilling retail franchise, announced today new partnerships to help entrepreneurs gain greater access to bank financing and start-up capital to open a franchise. It's a Wrap: Tips for Packaging Holiday Gifts From Annex Brands, Inc.For shoppers with distant friends and family on their holiday gift lists, choosing, buying and wrapping the perfect gift is just the beginning. Packing and shipping the gift so that it arrives intact and in time is key to delivering a happy holiday.
BlueGrace(R) Logistics Launches New Technology PlatformBlueGrace Logistics, the nation's most progressive logistics, transportation and technology provider, announced today the upcoming launch of their new BlueShip(TM) platform which offers clients a more efficient way to take complete control of their...
Interim HealthCare Launches New Interim Transitions Services Chronic Care Support ProgramInterim HealthCare, the nation's leading home healthcare franchise, announced today the launch of its new Interim Transitions Services Chronic Care Support Program, to effectively transition patients suffering from chronic diseases from an inpatient...
Interim HealthCare Honors National Hospice Month with Debut of Fifth Video in Documentary SeriesInterim HealthCare(R), the nation's first and finest home healthcare franchise company, today launched the fifth of its eight-part documentary series for 2011.
QR Codes Create a Buzz on Customized Promotional Products From EmbroidMeBeen noticing those funny looking square bar codes popping up everywhere? They are called QR (quick response) codes, and they have opened up a whole new realm of marketing possibilities.
Gavin Bassett Teaches Business Owners How to Get Control of Their TimeBusiness owners often face the issue of managing their time correctly to get everything done during the course of the work week. But if they can learn to manage their time more efficiently, it can pay-off in many ways for the business. Nationally Recognized Firm Firestorm Solutions Today Announced the Release of a New White PaperFirestorm White Paper Explores the role risk and crisis management have in today AmCheck Launches New Easy-to-Use, Service-Focused WebsitePhoenix-based payroll services provider AmCheck launched a redesigned website and new mobile site to enhance their customers' online experience. Weed Man Offers Franchisee FinancingCanada's number one lawn care franchise, Weed Man, is making it easier for potential candidates to own a franchise with a new financing program. EmbroidMe Launches Comprehensive Embroidery ServicesEmbroidery services have a wide spread application and this company offers comprehensive solutions for business as well as personal needs.
The Volvo PL3005D is a modern pipelayer for the modern industryThe patented design of the Volvo PL3005D pipelayer represents a major technological advancement when compared to traditional sideboom dozer based pipelayers.
Bevintel Introduces Ala Carte Menu Approach to Bar and Restaurant Liquor Inventory ManagementBevintel, the leading provider of technology for liquor inventory and quality monitoring today introduced new products to meet the unique needs of local, independent bars and restaurants as well as the critical problems facing the most recognized brands..
Jackson Hewitt Encourages Taxpayers to Take Advantage of Extended Education CreditMillions of students who recently headed back to school will continue to have an important tax benefit available to them, thanks to the extension of the American Opportunity Credit. Carlson Announces The U.S. Debut Of Radisson Blu With Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel, Chicago On 11.1.11Carlson, a global hospitality and travel company, today announced the U.S. debut for the Radisson Blu upper upscale brand. The Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel, Chicago, located on the first 18 floors of the architecturally acclaimed 81-story Aqua Tower, will...
Dale Carnegie Training Releases ″Segredos De Sucesso″ in Honor Of 50th Anniversary In BrazilIn celebration of Dale Carnegie Training's(R), 50th anniversary in Brazil, the international leader in performance improvement and workplace training is excited to release their lauded smartphone application Segredos de Sucesso(Secrets of Success) in... We don't want to ingest medications that can have adverse effects and we don't want that for our animal companions.On Nov. 29, 2010, Pet Corner International launched its official National advertising campaign on DirecTV, reaching over 78 million viewers. Then on February 14th, 2011, PCI expanded it's National Television campaign on DISH Network, total reach is now ov
The Top Business Coaching Company in the World Announces the New ActionCOACH.comActionCOACH is proud to announce the start of a new era in the world of business coaching with the launch of the new ActionCOACH.com. Businesses all over the world know the power of ActionCOACH, but the launch of the new ActionCOACH.com, truly shows the v |
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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