February 09, 2012
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Your Childrens Franchise Business Expansion News SourceFranchise News Watch brings you the latest in childrens franchising business expansion 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 Business Expansion NewsSnip-Its To Open In Guilderland, NYSnip-its (www.snipits.com), one of the country’s fastest-growing chains of children’s hair salons, is opening in Guilderland's Hamilton Square on Feb. 3, 2012. Build-A-Bear Workshop to Open Store at Sinai HospitalBuild-A-Bear Workshop(R),the interactive entertainment retailer of customized stuffed animals, is opening a new store in Sinai Hospital in Baltimore, MD on Monday, February 27. There’s a Cool New Way to "Paint" the Town in DenverBottle & Bottega opened January 23, 2012 in the Denver Metro area. Bottle & Bottega organizes art parties where studio artists guide guests in creating their own original works of art, inspired by music, a casual, hip atmosphere—and a glass. Francorp Helps Mary Sears Children's Academy Expand Through FranchisingThe Mary Sears Children’s Academy is currently in the process of franchising its high end children’s educational concept. Founded in 1964, and currently with seven units in the Chicagoland area. National Leader in Educational Child Care, Primrose Schools®, Makes New Jersey DebutPrimrose Schools (www.primroseschools.com), the nation’s leader in educational child care with more than 240 schools nationwide, will make its flagship entrance into New Jersey on Jan. 23 with the opening of the Primrose School of Warren. KidzArt Franchise Enters Philippine MarketplaceCelebrating Filipino creativity through art, drawing and imagination is one of the goals of the newest international KidzArt franchise. Bottle & Bottega Announces Sale of Its First Franchised Location and Seeks More Savvy Professionals to Provide a Cool Alternative to a Typical Night OutBottle & Bottega, a premier corporate and social event business that creates fun and unique artistic experiences, announced today that it has sold its first franchise location in the Denver, CO market. Math Only Learning Center Arrives in New Hyde ParkMathnasium, a math-only learning center for children, has opened its newest location in New Hyde Park at 1003 Jericho Turnpike. Gamin' Ride Rolls Into South FloridaDonna Greslo took the leap to become a small business owner since she has helped people buy and sell businesses for many years while managing a business brokerage.
Rainbow Academy Unwraps the Newest Addition to Its Lineup of Early Learning Centers in Time for the HolidaysA family-focused company that employs over 350 team members serving more than 1800 children through eleven centers across New Jersey in Bergen, Hunterdon, Middlesex, Morris, Monmouth and Union counties is proud to announce the opening of its newest... Sky Zone Opens Its Doors In Indianapolis, IndianaIndianapolis residents no longer need to travel far and wide for the ultimate 3-D play experience, as Sky Zone Indoor Trampoline Park, creator of the world's first all-trampoline walled playing court, announced its grand opening on December 12. Children of America Opens New School in Chestnut Hill, PennsylvaniaAs part of an aggressive expansion plan, Children of America will open a new school in Chestnut Hill, Pennsylvania. Located in a former Borders bookstore, the Chestnut Hill location is Children of America's largest facility to date. Appleton Learning Gains Momentum With Multi-Unit Franchise AgreementAccording to Steve Caldeira, CEO of the International Franchising Association, in regards to successful businesses, franchising is doing better than most industries due to its proven business model with 40 percent growth over the past decade. 18/8 Fine Men’s Salons “Grooms” Franchise Investors to Carry on Classy TraditionScott Griffiths has cast his golden touch on another breakthrough brand: a stroke of genius that reflects a shining symbol of excellence. Children of America Opens New School in Orland Park, IllinoisChildren of America is expanding, once again, with the opening of the new Orland Park school in Illinois. Located in City Place in the highly trafficked LaGrange area, the new location is expected to flourish in the surrounding community. Raising the Bar Means Raising the Grades: Stricter Scholarship Standards and the Need to Compete Make Tutoring Programs Invaluable to Georgia YouthRecent changes to the HOPE scholarship make it crucial that Georgia's children focus not only on graduating from high school, but on graduating with strong grades and the academic skills and confidence necessary for college success. Rising Grades, Rising Hopes: New Club Z! Branch Will Help Students Catch Up to Grade Level and BeyondIn the current educational climate of budget cuts, larger class sizes, and fewer school personnel, providing quality attention to every student is harder than ever. Boosting Grades and Raising Expectations: New Club Z! Tutoring Services Branch Opens in Bethesda AreaWhen it comes to helping struggling children to succeed and thrive in school, there's simply no substitute for individual attention and direction, and yet, in today's crowded classrooms, teachers' resources are already strained to the breaking point. Nurse Next Door Signs First U.S. Franchise LocationsNurse Next Door Home Care Services, one of North America’s fastest growing franchise systems, took a major step forward in its aggressive US expansion plan.
Gap Inc. Opens First Banana Republic Flagship in FranceToday, Gap Inc. announced the opening of its first Banana Republic store in France. Huntington Learning Center Opens Franchise Opportunities to New York Metro MarketHuntington Learning Center, a leader in tutoring and supplemental learning services, recently announced it is making franchise opportunities available in the New York Metro market. Guava Healthcare Launches Home Health Care Franchise BusinessHome health innovator Guava Healthcare (www.guavahealthcare.com) announced the launch of its new franchise business, and the appointment of franchising industry veterans Ken Caldwell and Kevin Pike to the company's leadership team. Sky Zone Opens Its Doors In Everett, MassachusettsEverett residents no longer need to travel far and wide for the ultimate 3-D play experience, as Sky Zone Indoor Trampoline Park, creator of the world's first all-trampoline walled playing court, announced its grand opening on November 18. TGA Premier Junior Golf Announces 50th FranchiseOne of the nation's most successful programs for growing the game of golf among youngsters has reached a milestone with the awarding of its 50th franchise. Gap Inc. Opens First Flagship Store in Hong KongGap Inc. (NYSE:GPS) today announced the launch of its first flagship store in Hong Kong. The store will be Gap's ninth in the Greater China region as the company continues to expand the international reach of its brands through its franchise, online and.. A Competitive Boost for the Back-to-School Season: Club Z! Brings World-Class Tutoring to Northern VirginiaFinding a good tutor can be incredibly difficult, as new Club Z! area directors Murali, Nagesh, and Dilip know from first-hand experience. Building Children's Skills, from Z! to A's: New Club Z! Tutoring Branch Will Offer One-on-One Tutoring to Missouri YouthIn Missouri's Greater Springfield Area, new franchise owners Kevin and Leisha Baker, a 25-year marketing and business development professional and an experienced educator, are committed to making a difference in their community by owning and operating... Local Business Helps Families and Schools with Head LiceLice Squad Canada announced today the expansion of the business into the greater Calgary, Winnipeg and Kingston areas.
Schooling the Recession: Children's Lighthouse Offers the Economy a Lesson in How to Thrive in Uncertain TimesHeading back to school looks like just the right place for today's entrepreneurs to put their precious resources. No, not enrolling in one, but investing in one with Children Gap Inc. Continues Tradition of Thanksgiving Day Store Openings; Old Navy to Open Around 800 StoresContinuing the tradition of giving shoppers a jump start on the Black Friday holiday, Gap Inc. today announced that nearly 1,000 stores across its brands will open on Thanksgiving in the U.S.
Toys″R″Us, Inc. Expands Presence In Europe With Market Entry Into PolandToys R Us, Inc. today announced that it has established business operations in Poland and plans to open its first store in the country at the end of November. Computer Explorers Expands to Vast New Market in ChinaComputer Explorers, a Houston-based child technology education franchisor, is expanding to the world's most populous country with a project that meets Chinese demand for U.S. style creative and innovative education. Lice Squad Canada Continues to ExpandDawn Mucci, Founder and President of Lice Squad Canada (www.licesquad.com) today announced it has expanded its management team to take advantage of the company's recent growth. Primrose Schools Enters Five New U.S. Markets, Prepares for West Coast Franchise ExpansionQuality early childhood education will be more accessible to families in major U.S. markets as Primrose Schools opens its first preschools in Chicago, New Jersey, Washington D.C., Philadelphia and Boston. Gap Inc. Expands in Latin America with First Stores in ChileContinuing with its international growth strategy, Gap Inc. (NYSE: GPS) today announced its further expansion in Latin America. Helen Doron Early English is expanding into ChinaThis year, China became the world's second largest economy, and is on track to match or surpass the United States for the number one spot sometime in the next decade. School of Rock West Broward is Now Open for BusinessSchool of Rock, the national brand leader in music education for kids, is thrilled to announce that a new franchise school at 6880 Dykes Road, Southwest Ranches, Florida, is now open. School Of Rock Opens New Franchise Location In Music City!School of Rock is thrilled to announce the opening of a new location in Franklin, TN! Gap Inc. Expands Presence in Russia With First Banana Republic StoreContinuing with its global expansion strategy, Gap Inc. (NYSE:GPS) today announced the opening of the first Banana Republic store in Russia through its franchise channel.
Gap Inc. Expands in Asia Pacific with First Stores in Vietnam and GuamContinuing with its global expansion strategy, Gap Inc. (NYSE:GPS) today announced plans to open its first stores in Vietnam and Guam through its franchise channel. In Vietnam, the first Gap stores will open this October followed by the first Banana Repub Thad Pryor & Jim Perretty Announce Pa Expansion With Their Newest School In IvylandChildren of America Educational Childcare recently added Ivyland to its Pennsylvania locations, at 880 Jacksonville Road. The new school welcomes parents to tour its facility to experience the specially designed classrooms and learn about the company's un KidzArt Signs Franchise Agreements to Expand into Saudi Arabia and MaltaAs part of its international growth strategy, KidzArt, the leading art franchise worldwide, announced its continued expansion with two new franchise partners signing on in Saudi Arabia and Malta. Responding to an increase in demand for children's creative
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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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