May 20, 2012
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Fresh Healthy Vending

Fresh Healthy Vending Takes Aim at the Nation's Looming Obesity Crisis

With various health risks relating to obesity, such as diabetes, heart disease and cancer, Fresh Healthy Vending has created a call to action by offering vending machines with the healthiest snacks possible.

Fresh Healthy Vending

Fresh Healthy Vending Café Serves Up an Exclusive New Machine with Fresh-Brewed Organic Coffee and Healthy Snacks

Now, with the launch of Fresh Healthy Vending Café, java lovers can get a cup of gourmet organic coffee with the push of a button.

The Entrepreneur's Source®

The Entrepreneur’s Source Launches Start a Business Weekends

Recognizing the evolution of technology and the way people communicate, The Entrepreneur’s Source has introduced a state-of-the-art virtual franchise expo series called “Start a Business Weekend” (SABW).

Customized Promotional Products from EmbroidMe will Make Your Corporate Event Memorable

Your event can be more memorable with customized promotional products from EmbroidMe.

The UPS Store

The UPS Store Conducts Franchise-Opportunity Education Nationwide

Throughout May and June, The UPS Store ® franchise network will host more than 40 free franchise-opportunity seminars and webinars across the country.

Paul Davis Restoration

Paul Davis National Launches New Website With Expanded Programs And Capabilities

Paul Davis National, the specialized commercial and large loss franchise of Paul Davis Restoration, Inc., has launched its updated website with a new look and expanded capabilities.

Jackson Hewitt(R) Reminds Taxpayers That Up to $5,751 Refundable Tax Credit Available Through the Earned Income Tax Credit

With 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.

CMIT Solutions Introduces Automatic Patch Management for Adobe, Java, iTunes and Firefox on Business Computers

These days, the viruses and malware that can cripple business computer systems hitch rides on tools virtually every business uses: Adobe PDF and Flash files and JavaScript.

The UPS Store

The UPS Store Helps SMU Students Return Home for the Summer

The UPS Store ® located on the corner of E. Mockingbird and Greenville is helping local students pack and ship their belongings home for the summer break.

Cartridge World Adds Printers to Its Eco-Friendly Product Line

To better serve business customers, Cartridge World has added printers to its eco-friendly product line of ink and toner printer cartridges.

Business Partner® Marketing Coach

Business Partner Marketing Coach President Says, "Outsource Locally"

Brian Miller, president and COO of Business Partner Marketing Coach, says, "We can all help each other if local companies look for local experts in the community to help grow their business.

Fresh Healthy Vending

Fresh Healthy Vending Announces Partnership with Healthy Child Healthy World

Fresh Healthy Vending, the company that has revolutionized the vending machine industry with all natural, healthy options, announces that they have partnered with Healthy Child Healthy World.

Interim HealthCare's Hospice Services Provides Medical and Emotional Support to Patients and their Families

Interim HealthCare, the nation's first home care, hospice and healthcare staffing franchise, is quickly becoming a leader in providing comfort and guidance to patients and families during this difficult time.

Golf Accessories Are Par for the Course with EmbroidMe

EmbroidMe has the customized golf accessories and golf clothes you’re looking for. Being able to combine a promotional opportunity with a pastime favored by clients is like hitting the elusive hole-in-one.

FASTSIGNS® Launches New Brand Initiative to be Better Known as ‘More Than’ a Sign Provider

FASTSIGNS International, Inc., the visual communications/sign and graphics franchisor of the more than 535 FASTSIGNS® centers worldwide, has unveiled a new branding platform with updated messaging: “More than fast. More than signs.™”

Customized Promotional Products by EmbroidMe Are Ideal Trade Show Giveaways

You can have the most eye-catching trade show booth and use the latest technology to convey your message, but without a giveaway item, show attendees’ interest level in stopping at your booth may diminish.

FASTSIGNS(R) to Showcase Conversion Franchise Initiative at SGIA Expo

Those interested in exploring potential franchise partnerships with FASTSIGNS International, Inc., the worlds premier business to business marketing solution franchise with more than 530 locations worldwide, will have ample opportunities to meet with the.

Bevintel Introduces Ala Carte Menu Approach to Bar and Restaurant Liquor Inventory Management

Bevintel, 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..

SIGNARAMA Fort Collins Introduces Green Message™ Line

SIGNARAMA Fort Collins has just introduced the Green Message ™ line, an array of fully recyclable banner and display signs.

Fresh Healthy Vending

Vegetables in Vending Machines? You Bet!

While it may seem odd at first to find vegetables in vending machines, the country is about to see this not only become a trend, but find out it's here to stay! This food revolution comes as a result of the vending machine make-over by a San Diego-based c

SERVPRO® Ready Plan Mobile Application Keeps Critical Disaster Recovery and Restoration Information at Property Owners' Fingertips

For a property owner, a worst-case disaster scenario involving fire or water damage can seem unthinkable and then suddenly become a reality.

WSI Master Opportunity

WSI Max Social Makes KOKI-TV the Go-To Station during Recent Storms

WSI (Weather Services International) today announced that Fox23/KOKI-TV’s use of WSI Max Social during regional March storms and flooding enabled the station to create broadcasts that incorporated immediate, interactive content from viewers during..

Jackson Hewitt(R) Launches New Free Mobile App

Jackson 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..

WSI Master Opportunity

WSI Web SMART Eases Testimonial Collection for THD

Customer reviews are known to be an effective influence for website conversion. Collecting and displaying customer reviews can be a difficult task. WSI has helped Temporary Housing Directory automate and leverage customer reviews for their website.

VALPAK

Enter the Valpak® Great Grocery Giveaway Sweepstakes for Chance to Win $5,000

Grocery prices are on the rise and consumers everywhere are looking for ways to stretch the budget and still feed their families delicious meals; and Valpak wants to help.

The Entrepreneur's Source®

The Entrepreneur's Source Named Educational Sponsor of Franchising Industry's Certification Program

Recognized as a dominant force in U.S. business development, The Entrepreneurs Source, with more than 25 years of experience supporting growth-focused franchise companies, today announced its sponsorship of the International Franchise Associations Institu

Franchise Innovation: Roni Deutch Tax Center Franchisee Launches Blog Site WatchMeFranchise.com

For fear of tarnishing the brand, many franchisors limit the voice of their franchise system to Intranet sites geared toward internal communication only.

VALPAK

Valpak(R) Coupons Now Available on CheckPoints: 'The App that Pays You Back'

Valpak, a leader in local print and digital coupons, will expand its reach further by making its coupons available on CheckPoints, an app that gives shoppers easy access to discounts and savings right when and where they need them.

The UPS Store

The UPS Store and U.S. Postal Service Team up to Promote Small Business

The UPS Store (NYSE:UPS) and the U.S. Postal Service are working together to provide small businesses with a new, cost-effective direct mail program.

The Radisson Blu Hotel Nice Reveals New Menu and Additional Services

The Radisson Blu Hotel, Nice has revealed its new lunch menu at its "La Terrasse" on-site restaurant. The menu offers a large selection of salads, sandwiches, cold soup, desserts with fruits and makes use of the restaurant's Italian ice-making machine.

Jackson Hewitt(R) Launches New Advertising Campaign Celebrating Tax Refund Joy

Today, Jackson Hewitt Tax Service Inc. launched a fully integrated national advertising campaign to open the 2012 tax season.

FASTSIGNS International, Inc. Launches Test of New Brand Extension

FASTSIGNS International, Inc. begins the New Year with a brand extension test.

Jan-Pro

New Commercial Office Cleaning Technologies Drive Business Results For Jan-Pro Canada Cleaning Systems

Jan-Pro Canada an established leader in commercial cleaning, announced today the release of three proprietary business management solutions for the commercial cleaning industry.

Free Shredding Day To Be Hosted At PostalAnnex+

With spring approaching, many people are getting organized and starting their spring cleaning. To help properly dispose of old documents containing personal information, Doug and Chris Ware, owners of the PostalAnnex+ at 3472 Research Pkwy are hosting a..

Nation’s Largest Shipping Reseller, Unishippers, Launches New Freight Manager

Unishippers Global Logistics, LLC, the nation’s first and largest small package and freight shipping reseller, has announced the launch of an upgraded Freight Manager.

TWO MEN AND A TRUCK® - Canada First to Carry Defibrillators on Trucks

All 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.

Bear Stearns Introduces the Bear Stearns Risk Arbitrage Cash Deal Index—A New Way to Participate in Risk Arbitrage

Bear, Stearns & Co. Inc. today announced that it recently launched The Bear Stearns Risk Arbitrage Cash Deal Index (Bloomberg: BSEICASH <Index>)—a new way to gain exposure to risk arbitrage deals in the US.

The UPS Store

The UPS Store Customers Can Win Big During NCAA Tourney with Print Madness

The season for slam dunks, game-winning three-pointers and printing out tournament bracket sheets is back, and The UPS Store ® is joining the madness.

VALPAK

New Valpak® Apps Make Saving & Shopping Easier Than Ever

Savvy shoppers love their apps almost as much as they love saving, with more than 62% of smartphone owners using apps,* often to help them navigate the shopping landscape.

Pak Mail

Pak Mail Offers Mother’s Day Packing and Shipping Tips

Pak Mail, one of the world’s premier packing and shipping companies, reminds thoughtful sons and daughters to follow a few simple steps when preparing Mother’s Day gifts for delivery.

Shred-it a Shredding and Recycling Company Announces the Launch of Its UK Web Site

Shred-it, the world's largest mobile document shredding and recycling company, announces the launch of its UK website www.shredit.co.uk to meet the growing needs of the UK market.

Liberty Tax Service

Liberty Tax Service Releases New Free App with Fun Features

Liberty Tax Service offers a new free mobile Android and iPhone app that conveniently and quickly makes office location, tax information and the Liberty Loot Arcade Game available to the user.

Fresh Healthy Vending

Fresh Healthy Vending Franchise Marketing Department Announces New Website Launch

Fresh Healthy Vending, the nation's leading healthy vending machine provider announced the official launch today of a new corporate website. The new website has been designed to fully support the company's dual focus of educating potential franchisees abo

Cartridge World Helps Remove Financing Obstacles to Franchise Ownership

Cartridge 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.

Get Qualified Leads with Personalized URLs and Customized Promotional Products by EmbroidMe

Prospecting using personalized URLs (PURLs) and customized promotional products in conjunction with a direct marketing campaign is a sure way to get qualified leads.

Jackson Hewitt® Launches Switch to Jackson Hewitt and Save $50 Promotion

Jackson Hewitt®, the nation's second largest tax preparation firm, today launched Switch to Jackson Hewitt and Save $50, a national promotional program encouraging taxpayers to try Jackson Hewitt this tax season.

Vehicle Tracking Solutions Launches New Website, www.vtsn.com

Vehicle Tracking Solutions (VTS), a Long Island based fleet management provider, recently launched their new website, www.vtsn.com.

Spring-Green Lawn Care Offers Deal for Renewals

As 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.

VALPAK

Valpak(R) Delivers the Right Deal for Both Consumers and Merchants

With its Valpak Deals(R) product now live in 43 cities with plans to expand to 50 by year end, Valpak(R), synonymous with savings for 43 years, believes it has solved the puzzle of how small businesses can safely navigate the pitfalls of the daily deals..

Bear Stearns Equity Research Introduces Vantage Point 2008

Bear Stearns Equity Research has introduced its most radical, annual Vantage Point 2008 publication to date.


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Features & Special Reports

Anatomy of a Turnaround: Bennigan's Reclaims The Integrity of An Icon

Everyone 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 Down

Anil Yadav has graced the pages (and one cover) of Multi-Unit Franchisee magazine twice before.

5 Key Mobile Marketing Strategies for Franchises

For franchise marketers, mobile marketing is now paramount to a successful online strategy.

MarketingSherpa: Marketing Wisdom for 2012

In 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 Will

I 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 Prospects

We asked two franchise marketing pros what they're doing to provide more timely - and relevant - responses to prospect inquiries.

Social Media Roundup - May 2012

Here 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 Possible

When 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 Today

Procrastination 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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