September 03, 2010
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Your Childrens Franchise News SourceFranchise News Watch brings you the latest in childrens franchising news from around the web. As a news aggregator for the childrens franchise industry, Franchise News Watch streams the latest ground breaking franchise articles, features, guides, blogs, news and more directly to your desktop.  Childrens Franchise NewsNurse Next Door Launches U.S. Franchise OperationsNurse Next Door Home Healthcare Services, one of North America's fastest growing franchise systems, is taking a major step towards achieving its long-term vision. The leading senior home care franchise system in Canada is now launching its much anticipate
Homewatch CareGivers Franchise Releases New "Guide to Living with Dementia" to Help Families Cope with the Numerous Issues Associated with DementiaAs part of its ongoing program to help caregivers and provide families with the information they need to make informed decisions, Homewatch CareGivers (www.HomewatchCareGivers.com) has released its latest resource, entitled "Guide to Living with Dementia. Build-A-Bear Workshop Franchise to Re-Launch Web Store on ATG Commerce OnDemandATG (Art Technology Group, Inc., NASDAQ: ARTG), the premier provider of cross-channel commerce solutions, announced today that Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc., the interactive entertainment retailer of customized stuffed animals, will re-launch its Web site o Gap Inc. Franchise Launches Dedicated Canadian Online Shopping Site For Gap, Old Navy And Banana RepublicAs the company continues to expand internationally, Gap Inc., today launched its dedicated Canadian e-commerce site for Gap, Banana Republic and Old Navy stores (www.gapcanada.ca, www.bananarepublic.ca and www.oldnavy.ca) making it easier for busy women a Build-A-Bear Workshop(R) Franchise Offers a New Way for Guests to Feed Their FriendshipBuild-A-Bear Workshop(R), the interactive entertainment retailer of customized stuffed animals, announced today that it is introducing a new brand of furry fun. Starting Sept. 3, build-a-bear smallfrys(TM) will be available at Build-A-Bear Workshop stores Toys"R"Us Franchise Selects Retail Sense To Provide Marketing Communication Solution - Partnership Comes After Extensive Search For The Best Marketing Process SoftwareAfter a comprehensive search for an innovative, efficient marketing communication solution, Toys"R"Us selected Retail Sense to provide a creative process tool that will streamline their current marketing practices. Retail Sense offers more than 25 years o Gap Inc. Franchise Announces New $750 Million Share Repurchase ProgramGap Inc. (NYSE: GPS) announced that its Board of Directors authorized a new $750 million share repurchase program. The company ended the second quarter of fiscal year 2010 with $150 million remaining under the $1 billion share repurchase program authorize Build-A-Bear Workshop(R) Franchise Supports Youth Education Through DonorsChoose.orgBuild-A-Bear Workshop(R), the interactive entertainment retailer of customized stuffed animals, announced today that it will raise funds for DonorsChoose.org in support of teachers and youth education nationwide. Now through September 6, the company is in Primrose Schools Franchise Unveils Its Highly Anticipated Urban ModelFor the first time in the company's twenty eight year history, Primrose Schools, the Leader In Educational Child Care®, is introducing its nationally renowned Balanced Learning® curriculum and child care services in a metropolitan setting. Primros The Little Gym Franchise Channels Children's Energy Into Skills That Promote LearningKids can seem to have endless amounts of energy -- jumping, running, skipping, tumbling. To their parents and friends, all this activity looks like kid-powered fun. But the children's gym professionals at The Little Gym know how to channel that energy and CEC Entertainment Franchise Taps Veteran Audit Partner as Chief Financial OfficerCEC Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE: CEC) today announced the appointment of Tiffany B. Kice to the position of Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, effective August 16, 2010. CEC Entertainment Franchise Reports Financial Results for the Second Quarter of Fiscal 2010CEC Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE: CEC) today announced its financial results for the second quarter ended July 4, 2010. Total quarterly revenues decreased 2.1% to $181.0 million during the second quarter of 2010 from total quarterly revenues of $184.8 millio
KidzArt Franchise Offers Free Franchises in National GiveawayKidzArt, an international children's art education franchise company, announced that in November 2010, five lucky people will win a complete KidzArt/Art Innovators franchise for free. Business-savvy individuals who want to own a business with complete tra Hello Kitty and Sanrio Friends Celebrate Sanrio's 50th Anniversary at Build-A-Bear Workshop FranchiseBuild-A-Bear Workshop(R), the interactive retailer of customized stuffed animals, announced today that it is introducing a new lineup of special friends in celebration of Sanrio's 50th Anniversary. The classic Sanrio friends including make-your-own Chococ GAP Celebrates One Year Success Of 1969 Jeans With New Fall Collection, Launch Of Gap1969.com And Los Angeles Design OfficeGap today announced it will open a new creative design office in Los Angeles – a first for Gap, introduce a new Fall collection of jeans 'with attitude' and launch an immersive digital hub on jeans curated by designers, fashion experts and musicians The Goodie Bag Makeover: Pump It Up Franchise Cuts the Calories and Stress from Party FavorsA few weeks ago, most kids didn't know what a roto launcher was. Now, it's one of the hottest gadgets found exclusively in the new Goodie Bags from Pump It Up, the nation's largest franchise of indoor inflatable playgrounds committed to helping families a Kidville Franchise Inks Deal to Open Two Locations in Miami, FloridaKidville - named 'best of' by New York Magazine and given a five star "extraordinary" customer rating in The Lila Guide: New Parent Survival Guide- has announced it has signed a development agreement to open two Kidville locations in Miami, Florida. Kidvi CEC Entertainment, Inc. Franchise to Webcast Second Quarter 2010 EarningsCEC Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE:CEC) today announced that it will host a conference call with investors on Thursday, August 5, 2010, to discuss financial results for the second quarter ended July 4, 2010. The conference call will begin at 3:30 pm Central Ti Huggable Heroes Bring Solutions to Summer Job Search Ten Young Leaders Visit St. Louis to Promote Public Service with Build-A-Bear Workshop FranchiseYoung people are facing one of the most challenging job markets in 40 years. Thousands of youth are searching for summer employment at a time when they should be acquiring the job skills they need to succeed in an increasingly competitive world. Homewatch CareGivers Expands Pathways to Memory(TM) ProgramAn estimated 35.6 million people worldwide are currently living with dementia, including 5.3 million with Alzheimer's disease in the U.S. According to a report from Alzheimer's Disease International, these numbers are projected to nearly double by 2030. T Build-A-Bear Workshop Franchise Salutes U.S. Troops by Donating over $144,000 to the USOBuild-A-Bear Workshop(R), the interactive entertainment retailer of customized stuffed animals, announced today that it is donating more than $144,000 through the Build-A-Bear Workshop Foundation to the USO, which provides morale, welfare and recreationa Pump It Up Franchise Reaps the Profits of Enhanced Business ModelBouncing, sliding and jumping is big business, and Pump it Up, the nation's largest franchise to pioneer the concept of indoor inflatable playgrounds, is proving it once again.
Gap Inc. Reports June SalesGap Inc. (NYSE:GPS) today reported that June 2010 net sales were up 2 percent from last year. Net sales for the five-week period ended July 3, 2010 were $1.31 billion compared with net sales of $1.29 billion for the five-week period ended July 4, 2009. T Here's the Scoop: Build-A-Bear Workshop Franchise Serves Up Cool Summer FunBuild-A-Bear Workshop(R) is celebrating the start of summer by serving up fun with new furry friends in sweet ice cream flavors and cool adventures online. The interactive entertainment retailer of customized stuffed animals is introducing the Ice... Gap Clothing Franchise Introduces GapKids 1969 Premium Jeans CollectionToday Gap introduced its latest collection of 1969 Premium Jeans - this time, made especially for GapKids. Re-engineered with a focus on style and quality, the new collection offers the most comfortable, long-lasting and versatile denim on the market for CEC Entertainment Franchise Announces Chief Financial Officer ResignationCEC Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE: CEC) today announced that Christopher D. Morris, the Company's Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, will be leaving the Company on or about July 16, 2010 to pursue another business opportunity. KLA Franchise, LLC, Awards Franchise for Pembroke Pines, FloridaKLA Franchise, LLC, formally announced the signing of a franchise agreement to open a childcare learning franchise school in Pembroke Pines, Florida.
Primrose Schools(R) Receives Excellence in Education AwardAdvancED has named Jo Kirchner, president and CEO of Primrose Schools, the AdvancED Excellence in Education Award Winner for accredited corporations. Primrose Schools is a national early childhood education company with more than 200 schools across the...
Franchise Industry Veteran Jim Steger Joins KLA Franchise as Director of FranchisingKLA Franchise, LLC, headquartered in Miami, Florida, formally announced that Jim Steger has joined the franchisor as director of franchising. Toys"R"Us(R) Franchise Introduces Its Christmas Savers Club, Presenting Smart Shoppers With A Rewarding Way To Save For The HolidaysFor many parents, Toys"R"Us(R) is the most important stop when purchasing Christmas gifts on their little ones' wish lists. To help families prepare for their holiday shopping and provide an alternate way to budget for gift-giving... Build-A-Bear Workshop Franchise Anounces Ten Young Leaders Named 2010 Huggable Heroes in National Build-A-Bear Workshop Community Service ProgramAfter months of evaluation, 10 young leaders from the United States and Canada have risen through the ranks to become the 2010 Huggable Heroes(R). Build-A-Bear Workshop(R) received approximately 1,000 entries for its seventh annual search... Homewatch CareGivers Franchise Seeks Nominees forTo recognize the millions of family members caring for loved ones across America, Homewatch CareGivers, the largest, most experienced international provider of full-service home care, launched its "Family Caregiver of the Year" award program today. Build-A-Bear Workshop Supports Marine Mammals Affected by the Oil Spill in the Gulf of MexicoBuild-A-Bear Workshop(R), the interactive entertainment retailer of customized stuffed animals, announced initiatives today to provide support to the Louisiana Marine Mammal and Sea Turtle Rescue Program (LMMSTRP) within Audubon Nature Institute to... Children's Orchard of Santa Clarita Recognized for Business ExcellenceChildren's Orchard of Santa Clarita was recently recognized for its success in business with the Rookie of the Year Award at the company's national conference in Ann Arbor, MI. Nurse Next Door Named Most Innovative Workplace by YWCA VancouverSince 1984 The Women of Distinction Awards have honored workplaces that continue to demonstrate their diversity and creativity in supporting the needs of their employees. Having been nominated as a finalist in 2009, Nurse Next Door was again honored... Gap Inc. Reports May SalesGap Inc. (NYSE:GPS) today reported that May 2010 net sales were up 2 percent from last year. Net sales for the four-week period ended May 29, 2010 were $1.05 billion compared with net sales of $1.03 billion for the four-week period ended May 30, 2009.
Explore the Wild Side of Build-A-Bear WorkshopDeep in the heart of the mall, through the twist and turns of the parking garage, past the growling tummies in the food court and the roaming feet of mall-walkers, shoppers will find one of the most unique places on earth, Build-A-Bear Workshop(R). Children's Orchard of McAllen Recognized for Business ExcellenceChildren's Orchard of Southern Texas was recently recognized for its success in business with the Sham Wow! Marketing Award at the company's national conference in Ann Arbor, MI. Children's Orchard of San Juan Capistrano Recognized for Business ExcellenceChildren's Orchard of San Juan Capistrano was recently recognized for its success in business with the Rising Star Award at the company's national conference in Ann Arbor, MI.
Springfield's Children's Orchard Recognized for Business ExcellenceChildren's Orchard of Springfield was recently recognized for its success in business with the Best MOMS Club Recruiter and Sham Wow! Marketing Award at the company's national conference in Ann Arbor, MI. |
Features & Special ReportsFranchising With Family Members Can Be Fraught With Danger Or Filled With SuccessIt can be difficult enough to get a franchise up and running on your own, or with other operational and investing partners, but it can be downright arduous if family members are involved in the deal. But that's the route some franchisees take and when done properly this management model can provide years of personal and professional harmony. But there are some secrets to making it work. Go in unprepared and you could break up a business and a family. The Winner's ColumnAs savvy franchise companies continue to flourish in this challenging economy, FUSR will continue to bring you good news each month, highlighting brands that are adding units, increasing comp store sales, striking deals with investors, and continuing to grow despite the economy - maybe even because of it. And, as the U.S. struggles through its "jobless recovery," growth-oriented franchisors continue to look overseas for expansion opportunities. Sales Intelligence for Superior Performance, Part 2Aggressive growth companies measure the performance of their sales personnel just as they do their advertising. With high recruitment expenses you can't afford mediocre selling performance, which costs dearly in lost franchise deals. A policyholder survey by Prudential Insurance revealed that the greatest influencing factor in the buying process is the sales person. Turning Around Struggling FranchiseesTwo years of tight credit and reduced consumer spending have left many franchisees reeling and put a serious crimp in franchisors' royalty streams. Workout professionals and bankruptcy attorneys experienced in franchising discuss what franchisors can do to help turn around distressed units - without spending scarce funds or getting themselves into legal hot water. New Gift Card Regulations Kicked in August 22ndLast year when President Obama signed the Credit Card Act of 2009 (the Act") into law, the nation's attention largely focused on those provisions of the law that aim to change the way credit card companies do business with consumers. However, since the Act imposes requirements on gift card issuers, it also changed the way many retailers and franchise companies will do business with consumers. Strong Cultures Sell More Franchises!Every franchise organization has a culture, the same way every person has a personality. If your franchise brand is serious about growth and development, ask yourself these two questions: 1) Does our franchise system have a strong, positive culture?; and 2) Is it a culture that promotes selling franchises? Special Operations: Franchising in a Strange LandOpening franchise units in nontraditional locations has been the domain of specialists--but not anymore. With the economy still slumping, lending still tight, and suburban expansion at a standstill, many multi-unit franchisees are exploring the viability of sites such as airports, hotels, colleges, senior centers, highway rest stops, hospitals, and military bases. Rolling with the Punches: Franchisors Continue Adapting to ChangeThe rules and methods for franchise sales are changing daily with the general public's increasing awareness of the economy, deficits, lending, the housing market, and more. As some of us "graybeards" can remember, this isn't the first time the rules have changed--and it won't be the last. Change on the HorizonJust like any business, the franchising business is one that I have seen evolve tremendously over the past 30 years. While many of the cornerstones and crucial elements - product, simplicity, control, and support - remain the same, so much is changing. Hiring Entrepreneurs: A Case Study of Hiring the Spirit of SuccessAs we continue to mine Dave Melton's book, <i>Hire the American Dream,</i> I thought it would be interesting to highlight a case study that demonstrates just how successful smart hiring can be. Here Melton describes his experience hiring an immigrant.
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