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Your Childrens Franchise Strategic Alliance News SourceFranchise News Watch brings you the latest in childrens franchising strategic alliance 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 Strategic Alliance NewsLove is the Stuff Inside at Build-A-Bear WorkshopBuild-A-Bear Workshop(R), the interactive entertainment retailer of customized stuffed animals, is continuing its support for The Children’s Heart Foundation (CHF) this Valentine’s Day. Goddard Systems, Inc. Named Strategic Council Member of The Partnership for 21st Century SkillsThe “Number 1 Childcare Franchise in the U.S.,” Goddard Systems, Inc. (GSI), franchisor of The Goddard School©, is pleased to announce its recognition as Strategic Council Member of the important national organization The Partnership for. Children’s Lighthouse Learning Centers Lead Community Support for Navy SEAL FoundationIn support of Navy SEALs families seeking greater comfort, Children’s Lighthouse Learning Centers has formed a philanthropic partnership with the Navy SEAL Foundation. Local Children’s Party Place "Bounces" for Cystic FibrosisBounceU of Farmingdale, part of the nation’s largest franchise specializing in private party experiences that feature the latest indoor inflatable equipment, will host its 3rd annual charity fundraiser to benefit the Boomer Esiason Foundation. Toys"R"Us, Inc. Raises Record-breaking $4 Million To Help Kids In Need During Its Eighth Annual Toys For Tots CampaignToys"R"Us, Inc. today announced that its eighth annual fundraising campaign to benefit the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation was its most successful to date, raising $4 million and collecting more than 400,000 toys to help make the holidays brighter for... Primrose Schools(R) Donates More Than $124,000 to Reach Out and ReadWith its 2011 donation of more than $124,000, Primrose Schools has donated nearly $1 million since the inception of its six-year partnership with Reach Out and Read, a national non-profit organization that partners with doctors to provide books to... Children of America Doc Stone Receives NACCRRA Military ProgramChildren of America is excited to announce that the Doc Stone location in Virginia is now a part of a child care program organized by a collaborative effort between the National Association of Child Care Resource & Referral Agencies (NACCRRA) and the... Toys″R″Us And Pretty UglyTM, LLC. Partner To Bring Uglydoll(R) Merchandise To Kids And Collectors NationwideToys″R″Us(R), The World's Greatest Toy StoreTM, in partnership with Pretty Ugly(TM) LLC ( Kiddie Academy Further Develops Relationship With TD-BankKiddie Academy Domestic Franchising is pleased to announce its continued small business financing relationship with TD Bank, America's Most Convenient Bank(R). Toys″R″Us, Inc. Acquires Majority Stake In Existing Retail Business Operations Throughout Southeast Asia And Greater ChinaToys″R″Us, Inc. and Li & Fung Retailing today announced they have entered into a joint venture agreement for the Toys″R″Us(R) business in Southeast Asia and Greater China. Just Between Friends and Little Busy Bodies, Inc. Team Up To Reach More American MomsJust Between Friends (JBF), the nations leading maternity and children Computer Explorers Partners With The Music Producer Software, Students Create Original Music With ComputersComputer Explorers, a national child technology education franchise, formed a national partnership with The Music Producer Software to teach kids how to compose original music using computers. Homewatch CareGivers Partners with DCS Accounting and Tax Services to Provide Daily Money ManagementHomewatch CareGivers, a leader in the in-home care industry, has signed on Maria Smith of DCS Accounting and Tax Services to provide Daily Money Management services for their clients.
Build-A-Bear Workshop Announces Partnership With St. Jude Children's Research HospitalBuild-A-Bear Workshop®, the interactive retailer of customized stuffed animals, today announced a new partnership with St. Jude Children's Research Hospital®, the nation's top ranked children's cancer hospital, at a special party in New York.
Franchise Consulting Firm The Franchise Alliance Announces 300th Franchise PartnerFranchise consulting industry leader Franchise Alliance, Inc. announced yet another milestone today at its Atlanta Headquarters. Already the fastest growing international franchise brokerage network, the Franchise Alliance introduced The Goddard School... Toys"R"Us, Inc. Partners with Home Safety Council(R) to Help Parents Keep Children Safe at HomeToys"R"Us, Inc. today announced it has partnered with the Home Safety Council, the only national nonprofit organization solely dedicated to preventing unintentional home-related injuries that result in nearly 21 million medical visits each year. CompuChild USA, Partners with KidZui, The Internet for KidsCompuChild USA and KidZui, The Internet for Kids (www.surfkidzui.com), announced a new program to bring KidZui to homes across the United States, and to benefit technology education in the process. Together, CompuChild and KidZui aim to educate... Goddard Systems, Inc. Joins Earth Hour and Kicks Off 'Stepping Up for the Environment'Goddard Systems, Inc., named the number one child care franchise company for the eighth year in a row by Entrepreneur magazine, is proud to announce it has joined World Wildlife Fund's 2009 Earth Hour. A global call to action on climate change... Golf TEC and Homewatch CareGivers Join Growing List of Franchisors Investing in Litigation InsuranceCherry Creek Insurance, one of the nation's top independent insurance agencies, announced today that two fast-growing national franchise companies, GolfTEC and Homewatch CareGivers, have joined an increasing list of franchisors to invest in...
Gap Partners With Renowned Paris Boutique Colette To Create 'Colette x Gap': September 6th - October 5th, 2008Gap has commissioned renowned Paris boutique colette to create a special one-month installation in Gap's rotating concept store adjacent to the New York City flagship store at 54th and 5th Avenue. Primrose Schools(R) Announces New Equity PartnerPrimrose Schools, the nation's leader in educational child care, announced today it has entered into a strategic equity partnership with Roark Capital Group, an Atlanta-based private equity firm. Findley Group Triggers Franchise Growth of Games2U - Brings Fun & Games to FranchisingProving that business can be all fun and games, Games2U, a mobile video game theater and laser tag franchise, is bursting onto the entertainment scene with an aggressive entrance into the U.S. market. Coca-Cola Announces First-Ever College Scholarship Contest With Chuck E. Cheese'sCoca-Cola, in conjunction with Chuck E. Cheese's -- the home of safe, fun family entertainment -- is teaming up on a college scholarship promotion. i9 Sports(R) Teams Up With Walt Disney Pictures For An Action-packed Season Of Sportsi9 Sports Corporation, a leading franchisor of youth sports leagues, camps, and programs, announces a brand new collaboration with entertainment icon, Walt Disney Pictures.
Monkey Joe's Boosts Hygiene for Kids' HealthMonkey Joe's party and play centers, each with more than 12,000 square feet of kid-friendly inflatable jumps, slides and obstacle courses, now offers families a heightened level of cleanliness through a partnership with Swisher Hygiene. My Gym Children'S Fitness Center And Stroller Strides Team For National Fitness CampaignMY GYM CHILDREN'S FITNESS CENTER and STROLLER STRIDES - two of the country's most prominent names in fitness and health - have joined forces for a national campaign designed to engage the vast memberships of each celebrated franchise. |
Features & Special ReportsCreating 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. Jim Collins to Keynote 2012 Multi-Unit Franchising ConferenceMulti-Unit Franchisee Magazine announced today that Jim Collins, business expert and best-selling author, will deliver the opening keynote address at the 2012 Multi-Unit Franchising Conference (MUFC). Growing Up Franchising: Sam Covelli Develops Both His Brands And EmployeesSam Covelli says he grew up in the restaurant business working in his father's McDonald's. Under his father's leadership, Covelli Enterprises eventually grew to 26 locations, one of the largest McDonald's franchisees in the country. Members Only: Ray Harrigill Builds A Successful Membership-Based Business ModelRay Harrigill believes in diversification. His Sunray Companies has restaurants (Bumpers Drive-In), tanning salons (Palm Beach Tan), fitness centers (Koko FitClub), and hotel properties (Hampton Inn), to name a few. That's because of lessons he's learned along the way. Creating Jobs: Zane Tankel Is Taking Matters Into His Own HandsZane Tankel is not waiting on any government job programs to help his business. CMO Roundtable - Using Profiling to Retain More CustomersWhat are some fresh, innovative ways you are using profiling, targeting,<br /> and loyalty programs to acquire and retain more customers? 
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