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Your Childrens Franchise Product Announcement News SourceFranchise News Watch brings you the latest in childrens franchising product 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 Product Announcement NewsAppleton Announces geniuStyle Platform that “Grants Schools Flexibility to Teach with Creativity”No one can appreciate that more than an entrepreneur from Huntsville, Alabama who believes it’s his calling to change the status quo of America’s school classrooms through innovative solutions his company, Appleton Learning, has been... SeekingSitters Babysitting Company Releases New S.T.Y.L.E Sitter Guide With Online Safety Information for Parents and BabysittersSafety is the top priority for SeekingSitters, a nationwide, full service babysitting referral company. Now the company is sharing valuable information and stories with parents and babysitters across the country. DIGIKIDS®, an Onsite Child ID Company, Offers an Excellent Way for Businesses to Support Child SafetyAs business owners consider how to spend their marketing dollars in 2012 by bringing awareness to their products and services, they just might also want to think about how their efforts can benefit the greater good of their community. Make-Your-Own Victoria Justice Bear at Build-A-Bear WorkshopBuild-A-Bear Workshop(R), the interactive entertainment retailer of customized stuffed animals, has launched the Victoria Justice Bear ($23), now available in stores and online at buildabear.com(R). Deadline Nears: $10K College Scholarship Opportunity for Preschool GraduatesGoddard Schools across the country are reaching out to all Goddard School alumni. The organization is accepting applications for its fourth annual $10,000 Anthony A. Martino Memorial Scholarship Swim School Franchise Focuses on Survival of the LittlestWith drowning as the leading cause of death among children under five years old, British Swim School has spent the past 30 years putting a unique twist on traditional swimming classes. Families and Children Celebrate the Holidays with Group Parties at Chuck E. Cheese'sThe holiday season is here, and family entertainment leader Chuck E. Cheese's is celebrating the joyous season by inviting organizations to wrap up the year with group parties. Gap Inc. Invites Media to Film in Stores to Capture Frenzy of Shoppers in ActionContinuing the tradition of giving shoppers a jump start on their holiday shopping, Gap Inc. today updated its list of Thanksgiving and Black Friday promotions for its five brands: Gap, Banana Republic, Old Navy, Piperlime and Athleta, as well as its... GapKids ″I Want Candy″ Campaign Showcases Holiday CollectionBringing the magic and wonder of the holiday season to life, GapKids is launching its ″I Want Candy″ campaign today. Children of America Offers Discount for Preschool Program in Nyack, NYChildren of America is pleased to announce a new offer of 15% off published rates for the Preschool Program in Nyack, New York. Old Navy Unveils Funnovations Inc. - A Magical Tour of Where the Brand's Fun and Quirky Ideas are Born and TestedToday, Old Navy announced that it will unveil a new marketing platform called Funnovations Inc. Pump It Up Challenges Families to Show Off Their 'Happy Feet'In conjunction with the November 8, 2011 release of Happy Feet Two: The Video game, Pump It Up, the nation's largest franchise of indoor inflatable playgrounds, is encouraging families across the country to get moving together - just like the dancing... Build-A-Bear Workshop Introduces Make-Your-Own Erik and Friends from Happy Feet TwoBuild-A-Bear Workshop(R) announced today the arrival of Happy Feet Two characters just in time for the much anticipated animated family comedy adventure Happy Feet Two, in theaters this Novemburr 18. Toys″R″Us(R) Introduces 2011 Holiday Broadcast CampaignToys″R″Us(R) today unveiled its 2011 holiday advertising campaign, including a series of themed television commercials designed to showcase the company Holiday Cheer Officially Arrives As The Great Big Toys″R″Us Book Lands In Newspapers And Mailboxes NationwideToys R Us(R) is delivering toys to the world as The Great Big Toys R Us Book, the ultimate guide for holiday toy shoppers filled with hundreds of deals on today's hottest products, begins to arrive in homes and newspapers nationwide this weekend. Toys″R″US(R) To Offer Its More Than 24 Million Loyalty Program Members, And New Participants, Its Biggest Rewards Ever With 10 Percent Back On Holiday PurchasesToys″R″Us, Inc. today announced it will once again offer 10 percent back on purchases made by new and current members of its loyalty program, Rewards″R″Us(R), this holiday season. Banana Republic and Clos du Bois Winery Unveil Limited-Edition Holiday BottlesThis holiday season, Banana Republic and Clos du Bois Winery will bring cheer to parties, stockings and fireside evenings with the introduction of limited-edition wine bottles adorned with festive labels designed by Banana Republic Creative Director... What Scares Students and Parents This Time of Year? No, Not Spiders, Witches, or Ghouls; It's AlgebraA recent survey by Kelton Research, conducted for Sylvan Learning, finds that most eighth and ninth graders consider Algebra to be their toughest, scariest, subject. Just Between Friends Introduces JBF Gifts to Strengthen Neighborhood Businesses And Reward JBF MembersJust Between Friends, the official communications and membership management system for PTA as well as other parent centric groups introduces JBF Gifts as a benefit to their members. Get Your Wish on at Build-A-Bear WorkshopThis holiday season, Build A Bear Workshop(R) (NYSE: BBW) is inviting Guests to get their wish on. Toys″R″Us(R)Offers Customers More Ways To Pay Over Time This Holiday Season With Expanded Layaway And Flexible Payment Options In-store And OnlineToys″R″Us will offer its customers even more convenient, flexible payment options this holiday season, whether they prefer to shop in store or online to purchase this year Toys″R″Us(R) Announces 2011 Holiday Toy TrendsToys R Us today announced four top trends anticipated to influence toy sales in the coming months. Children of America Announces College Scholarship ProgramChildren of America now offers a $1,000 Scholarship Program designed to help parents start the process of planning for their child's college education. Once enrolled, COA will begin the scholarship program in the child's name. Build-A-Bear Workshop Furry Friends Now Available in ″Kinectimals Now with Bears″ Using Kinect for Xbox 360Build-A-Bear today announced that it is working with Microsoft Xbox 360 to introduce a new interactive entertainment experience for Guests. Toys R Us, Inc. Raises The Curtain On The 2011 Holiday Shopping SeasonToys R Us, Inc. today unveiled some of the company Sylvan Learning's Book Adventure Teams Up with the Family Film Dolphin Tale to Bring New Reading Contest for Children and FamiliesTo help cultivate and encourage a love of reading in the new academic year, Sylvan Learning's Book Adventure is teaming up with the family adventure movie Dolphin Tale to launch a new reading contest with prizes for both individual students and... Winmark Corporation Announces Cash DividendWinmark Corporation (Nasdaq: WINA) announced today that its Board of Directors has approved the payment of a cash dividend to shareholders. Huggable Heroes Honored by Nationally Acclaimed Educator and Build-A-Bear WorkshopInspirational educator and author Stacey Bess will join 10 of North America's kindest kids who are visiting a St. Louis charter academy today, where they will share their stories and mentor students on the importance of giving back. Brilliant Sky Toys & Books Launches Mobile Application And Online ShopBrilliant Sky Toys & Books is proud to announce the launch of the Brilliant Sky mobile application with special features unique to the toy industry, in addition to the recent launch of its online store. As the franchise continues on a strong growth pa Primrose Schools(R) Steps Up the Fight on Childhood ObesityPrimrose Schools, The Leader in Educational Child Care, is stepping up its fight against childhood obesity with its second annual Family Dance-off, benefiting Children's Miracle Network Hospitals. Primrose Schools invites families across the country to su Love is in the Air at Build-A-Bear WorkshopBuild-A-Bear Workshop®, the interactive entertainment retailer of customized stuffed animals, announced today that it will continue support for The Children's Heart Foundation (CHF) throughout February and offer gifts from the heart to help Guests cel Build-A-Bear Workshop to Open Pop-Up Stores In Time for the 2010 Holiday SeasonBuild-A-Bear Workshop(R), the interactive retailer of customized stuffed animals, announced it is planning to open approximately 10 pop-up stores in time for the Christmas season. Store openings will begin in October. This expansion makes the experience o
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 Gap Introduces babyGap 1969 Premium Denim CollectionToday Gap introduced its newest collection of 1969 Premium Denim made especially for babyGap. Designed with a brand new, lightweight premium denim, the collection features Gap's iconic pieces specifically for babies 0-24 months. Toys"R"Us Begins Countdown to Christmas, Offering Customers the Biggest December of Savings EverWith less than 20 shopping days left until Christmas, the holiday values are just beginning as Toys"R"Us offers more incredible savings than ever before throughout the month of December. Starting with the Toys"R"Us Biggest December Sale Ever... AD-vantage Promotions Prepares for St. Nick's DayWhen you wake up on the morning of Dec. 6, will there be a Sack full of candy and maybe even a present in it waiting for you? If you answered yes, you're one of the special ones in the Midwest who participate in a tradition known as St. Nick's Day. Games2U Franchise Delivers World's First Kid-Driven RobotImagine a child transforming themselves into a towering green robot in front of all their friends. From the simple controls of a joystick inside, the child can shift to the side, spin in circles, make laser sounds and beam lights and fog into the crowd. Sylvan Learning Franchisees Offer Free Math Resource to North American SchoolsAs the new school year begins, North American educators continue to face a persistent struggle with students' mathematic achievement. According to the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP), only 23 percent of high school seniors... Toys"R"Us Introduces $1-$2-$3 Fun! Shops In Stores Nationwide, Offering More Ways For Kids And Families To Have Affordable FunToys"R"Us has introduced $1-$2-$3 Fun! feature shops in the front of its stores nationwide to help parents provide even more affordable fun for their kids. Each shop features approximately 100 items for $1, $2 or $3 with themes such as dinosaurs, games... Mix It Up With Gap This Holiday SeasonGap is mixing it up this holiday season with the help of a diverse cast of actors, comedians and musicians to launch its holiday collection full of classic winter styles in bright, bold colors and cozy holiday accessories. Centered on the concept of... The Little Gym of Fort Worth SW Introduces Kids' Cheerleading ProgramIn January 2009, the nation's first non-competitive cheerleading program for girls and boys between the ages of 3 and 6 will be offered at The Little Gym of Fort Worth SW. With an emphasis on fun, team-building and individualized attention, the new... Toys"R"Us, Inc. Launches Enhanced E-Commerce Site With New Functionality And Features Including "Wish List" For Kids, Gift Finder And MoreToys"R"Us, Inc. today announced the launch of an enhanced version of its popular U.S. e-commerce site, www.Toysrus.com, with new features and functionality that will provide customers with an exceptional online shopping experience, just in time for... Area Residents Make Booriffic Ghosts and Other Furry Friends for FREE at Build-A-Bear Workshop(R) to Donate to U.S. Marine Corps Toys for TotsArea Residents Make Booriffic Ghosts and Other Furry Friends for FREE at Build-A-Bear Workshop(R) to Donate to U.S. Marine Corps Toys for Tots Toys"R"Us Introduces Its Biggest Toy Book Ever Featuring $5,000 In Savings And Amazing Deals On The Hottest ProductsThe 2008 holiday shopping season is here, and soon, the highly anticipated Toys"R"Us Big Toy Book will arrive - a dream come true for parents and kids. Fifteen years after Toys"R"Us first introduced its renowned guide to holiday gift-giving, kids... Build-A-Bear Workshop(R) Introduces Hopeful Wishes Teddy(R) IIIn conjunction with Breast Cancer Awareness month Build-A-Bear Workshop(R) is unveiling Hopeful Wishes Teddy(R) II to support and advance breast cancer education, research and support groups. Build-A-Bear Workshop(R) Introduces Hopeful Wishes Teddy(R) IIIn conjunction with Breast Cancer Awareness month Build-A-Bear Workshop(R) is unveiling Hopeful Wishes Teddy(R) II to support and advance breast cancer education, research and support groups. Star-Stylin' with Build-A-Bear Workshop(R): Sweepstakes Marks Introduction of a New Hannah Montana(TM)-Themed BearBuild-A-Bear Workshop(R) is rockin' to the beat of a new friendship with the arrival of their new furry friend Beary Limited(R) edition Hannah Montana(TM)-themed bear. |
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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