February 09, 2012
 |
 |
 |
|
News & Information:
Conferences:
|
|
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 NewsMcDonald’s Happy Meal to Feature Build-A-Bear Workshop Furry FriendsBuild-A-Bear Workshop(R), the interactive entertainment retailer of customized stuffed animals, announced today the continuation of its relationship with McDonald’s through the McDonald’s Happy Meal program. AdvancED®, Primrose Schools® Raise Bar for Early Childhood Education with New Accreditation StandardsPrimrose Schools, The Leader in Educational Child Care®, has been selected to partner with AdvancED, the world’s largest accrediting and school improvement organization, to develop and pilot the new AdvancED Standards for Quality Early Learning. 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. 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. Love 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. 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... 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).
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. 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. 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... 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 (
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... Just Between Friends and Little Busy Bodies, Inc. Team Up To Reach More American MomsJust Between Friends (JBF), the nations leading maternity and children 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. 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. 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... 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. 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... 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... 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.
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. 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. 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. 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...
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. 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. |
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. 
|
