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Your Childrens Franchise General Announcement News SourceFranchise News Watch brings you the latest in childrens franchising general announcement 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 General Announcement NewsBuild-A-Bear Workshop(R) Launches Ultimate Buildabearville.com(TM) SweepstakesGuests who visit Build-A-Bear Workshop(R) from Feb. 15 to March 10 will have the opp-bear-tunity to enter the Ultimate Buildabearville.com(TM) Sweepstakes. Private Party Giants Pump It Up and BounceU `Leap' into New Arenas with Children's Art and Structured Play OfferingsAs many U.S. companies scale back on services, spending and workforces to meet slimmer 2009 budgets, the nation's largest multi-brand franchisor of indoor inflatable playgrounds announced today it has made significant investments to expand consumer... Chuck E. Cheese's Celebrates 30 Years of SuccessAfter 30 years of successfully evolving the place Where a Kid can be a Kid(R), fun-loving and ever-youthful Chuck E. Cheese, with his timeless staying power, is still the star of the show. To celebrate, the company is offering special 30th anniversary ... Gap Inc. Names David Zoba Head Of Corporate Real EstateGap Inc. (NYSE: GPS) today announced David Zoba has joined the company as senior vice president of Corporate Real Estate. In this role, Zoba will work closely with the company's Brand presidents in developing and delivering on the company's commitment... Boutique Toy Store Goes National...offering Children A Brilliant Solution To Ordinary ToysBrilliant Sky Toys & Books announced today that only five years after opening the first store, its successful business model has expanded nationally to introduce families to extraordinary brands and service that can't be found at Big Box retailers. CLIX PORTRAIT STUDIOS PHOTOGRAPHY FRANCHISE SELECTS MILL CREEK AS FIRST WASHINGTON LOCATION"Franchising with CLIX® is the perfect fit for my family. It will provide the challenge and flexibility of owning my own business, with the added assistance of an established franchisor," said CLIX® Mill Creek franchisee, Christopher Fotos. Brain Balance Children's Education Franchise and World Autism AwarenessApril is Autism Awareness month and as such Dr. Robert Melillo, founder of the Brain Balance Program, has been keeping busy ensuring that Autism is at the forefront of the media. The list below represents the first week of Dr. Melillo's appearances... School Of Rock Presents "Live Aid Remade" All Stars Summer 2010 U.S. TourWatch out U2! Step aside Roger Daltrey! Channeling the music and energy from one of rock music history's biggest concert events ever, comes the next generation of talented rockers emerging from the acclaimed SCHOOL OF ROCK music program. The nationwide... Gap Inc. Expands Global Presence Through New Franchise Agreement to Serve Customers in IsraelExpanding its worldwide network of franchise partners, Gap Inc. (NYSE:GPS) today announced an agreement with Elbit Trade & Retail Ltd. to bring Gap and Banana Republic stores to Israel. Under the franchise agreement with Elbit, the first Gap store in.
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
Huntington Learning Center Posts Record Growth During 2005The oldest national provider of franchised supplemental educational services, Huntington Learning Center, added 50 new franchised centers to its national network during 2005. This is the largest number of centers to be added in one single year, and the mo Buildabearville.com(TM) To Feature Exclusive Access to ''Best of Both Worlds Concert'' VideoHannah Montana fans will soon have the opportunity to gain exclusive access to behind-the-scenes footage from her sold-out "Best of Both Worlds Concert" tour. PICTURE Your Success with Top 100 New Franchise …CLIX!Selected as one of Franchise Market Magazines Top 100 franchises for 2006, CLIX Portrait Studios is looking for potential franchisees with sparkle, fun, passion and the desire to succeed in a big way. As More Parents Enter the Workforce, the Need for Child Care Continues to RiseWhile some U.S. franchise businesses suffer due to current economic conditions, the child care industry continues to thrive. Kiddie Academy, the nation's third largest child care franchisor, has experienced steady growth during the past decade as more fam Cookie Cutters, Haircuts for Kids 2009 Store OpeningsNew Stores Opening in 2009 Franchise Consulting - A Recession-Proof Business That Thrives in Any EconomyDespite the fact that the country continues to be mired in an economic downturn, Franchise Alliance founder and president, Dan Prechtel, finds himself in the enviable position of operating a business that continues to thrive. Build-A-Bear Workshop® Offers Guests a Chance to Win Tickets to ''The Best of Both Worlds'' Concert Tour...During October, Guests at Build-A-Bear Workshop® stores throughout the country will have the op-bear-tunity to register for the nationwide Rockin' Hannah Montana Sweepstakes. NEW GROWTH LEADS TO NEW HIRES(ORADELL, NJ) Following a year of unprecedented growth, Huntington Learning Center has welcomed two new professionals to its franchise development staff. CLIX Photography Franchise Makes Top 100 New Franchises List for Second Consecutive YearCLIX, an Atlanta-based rapidly growing portrait photography franchise, was named by Franchise Market Magazine as one of the "Top 100 New Franchises" for the second consecutive year. 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 Tim Mcgraw, Martin Short Lend Support To Help Raise Nearly $4 Million For Toys"R"Us Children'S Fund At Annual Fundraising GalaLast night, country music superstar and GRAMMY® Award-winner Tim McGraw and Emmy® and Tony Award®-winning comedian Martin Short joined executives from the toy and baby products industries to raise nearly $4 million to support the Toys"R"Us Chi 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 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. Announces Franchise Agreement to Bring Gap Brand to AustraliaContinuing with its international expansion, Gap Inc. (NYSE:GPS) today announced a franchise agreement to bring Gap brand to a new continent, Australia. The franchise business is a key part of Gap Inc.'s global business strategy. With today's... Entrepreneur Magazine Ranks Kumon No. 1 Tutoring FranchiseKumon, the world's largest after-school education company, ranks No. 1 in the tutoring category in Entrepreneur magazine's annual Franchise 500 list for the ninth consecutive year. The company attracts entrepreneurs with a desire to help children... Franchisor of Pump it Up and BounceU Names New VP of MarketingPIU Management, LLC, the nation's largest multi-brand franchisor of indoor inflatable playgrounds Pump It Up and BounceU, announced today it has hired respected national marketing executive Joe Kendra as its new Vice President of Marketing. School of Rock Franchise Experiences Domestic and International Growth as the Brand Leader in Music Education for KidsSCHOOL OF ROCK, the national brand leader in music education for kids, is offering a chance to live one's rock and roll dreams as a franchisee. Channeling the energy of rock & roll, the SCHOOL OF ROCK music program is available to entrepreneurs who... Club Z! Sets the Bar High for the Tutoring Industry!As the nation's largest in-home tutoring company, offering one-on-one instruction in all subjects pre-K through adult, it should come as no surprise that Club Z! is a top educational franchise opportunity. Primrose Schools Makes Franchise Ownership Easier in Tough EconomyTo expedite franchise growth in communities where early childhood education options are limited, Primrose Schools, with more than 200 locations nationwide, announced it has launched two new incentives for prospective franchise candidates in the...
Pump It Up Franchise 'Jumps' In to Help Combat Childhood Obesity in AmericaPump It Up is taking action to help reverse childhood obesity in America with the new Jump It Up! Challenge, a nationwide program that promotes fitness and rewards children for 60 minutes of physical activity on the playgrounds' giant, colorful inflatable The GameTruck Orange County Expanding Mobile Video Game FranchiseFour months ago The GameTruck Orange County franchise was in the preliminary stage of building awareness around a unique entertainment offering referred to as "The Ultimate Video Game Party." A mobile video game theater on wheels, The GameTruck... Romp n' Roll Children's Enrichment Center Attracts Attention of Franchising Mogul Gary Findley, Awards Franchises at Record PaceWhat began with one mother's frustration of traveling to multiple destinations for her young children's gymnastics, art and music activities has emerged as one of the hottest tickets in today's fast-growing children's services franchise segment. Tutor Doctor Named Top Global FranchiseEntrepreneur magazine released its Franchise 500 list for 2011 naming Tutor Doctor as one of the Top Global Franchises. In its third consecutive year on the list, the one-on-one, in-home tutor service was also ranked as a Fastest Growing Franchise and a T Kiddie Academy® Child Care Learning Franchise is Coming SoonChild care learning company announces information on another new site to open in Palm Beach County
Gap Inc. to Bring First Gap Store to South AmericaContinuing its global expansion, Gap Inc. (NYSE:GPS) today announced a franchise agreement to introduce Gap brand in South America. The first Gap store is expected to open in Santiago, Chile in the Parque Arauco mall in September 2011. With today's announ 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... Games2u Unveils New, Unique ConceptParty planners looking to turn run-of-the-mill events, such as birthday parties and corporate events, into exciting extravaganzas need look no further than Games2U (www.G2U.com), a new mobile video game theater company designed to bring the hottest... Franchise Systems Look to Take Page Out of Primrose Schools' Lesson PlanConsistently known as a leader in the child care industry and early childhood education, Primrose Schools is also gaining acclaim for high grades in business practices, including its lesson plan for positive franchise and revenue growth in a down economy. 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 Club Z helps your child get aheadPublic schools facing budget cuts and growing needs are leaving teachers in crowded classrooms increasingly unable to work with students one-on-one. A Florida-based company has developed a program to help students learn, with expert help by their side. Low Cost, Alternative Ice Cream Franchise Brings Big Bucks to CommunityEntrepreneurs across the country are finding out what makes a successful business in this economy: ties to the community, easy-to-execute business plans and mobility. That's why national frozen treat franchise Kona Ice expects the company to double in... Gap Inc. Outlines Business Strategies for Brands and Highlights Growth Opportunities in Online and International CategoriesGap Inc. (NYSE:GPS) today presented investors with an update on the company's strategies for improving business at its core brands, along with an overview of growth initiatives across its online and international businesses. First Quarter Is Picture Perfect For CLIXThe future continues to shine bright for CLIX™, an Atlanta-based, rapidly growing franchisor in the portrait photography industry. CLIX remains focused, with a record commitment for 19 location agreements signed during the first quarter 2006. Build-A-Bear Workshop Collectible Mini Furry Friends Featured in McDonald's(R) Happy Meal(R)Build-A-Bear Workshop(R), an interactive entertainment retailer of customized stuffed animals, today announced that it will continue its relationship with McDonald's(R) Happy Meal(R). This program creates the third collection of mini-plush... Sylvan Learning Franchise Launches South Florida Expansion With Plans to Open More Than 10 Franchise-Owned Centers by 2011Sylvan Learning, Inc., North America's most recognized provider of supplemental education, announced today that for the first time, South Florida is open for franchise sales. With mostly company-owned centers in market, Sylvan Learning is now seeking fran |
Features & Special ReportsAnatomy of a Turnaround: Bennigan's Reclaims The Integrity of An IconEveryone 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 DownAnil Yadav has graced the pages (and one cover) of Multi-Unit Franchisee magazine twice before. 5 Key Mobile Marketing Strategies for FranchisesFor franchise marketers, mobile marketing is now paramount to a successful online strategy. MarketingSherpa: Marketing Wisdom for 2012In 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 WillI 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 ProspectsWe asked two franchise marketing pros what they're doing to provide more timely - and relevant - responses to prospect inquiries. Social Media Roundup - May 2012Here 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 PossibleWhen 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 TodayProcrastination 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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