May 20, 2012
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Your Childrens Franchise Rankings News SourceFranchise News Watch brings you the latest in childrens franchising rankings 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 Rankings NewsEntrepreneur Magazine Ranks Kumon No. 1 Education Franchise for the 11th Consecutive YearKumon, the world’s largest after-school math and reading enrichment company, earned the No. 1 tutoring ranking by Entrepreneur magazine’s 2012 Franchise 500 issue for the 11th consecutive year. Franchise Business Review Names Children's Lighthouse Learning Centers as Franchisee Satisfaction Award WinnerChildren's Lighthouse Learning Centers was awarded a 2012 Franchisee Satisfaction Award based on its exceptional survey results. Goddard Systems, Inc.'s Chicago Schools Recognized as 'Best Child Care Center' by Daily HeraldThe "Number 1 Childcare Franchise in the U.S.," Goddard Systems, Inc. (GSI), franchisor of The Goddard School©, is pleased to announce its Chicago Schools have been recognition as "Best Child Care Center for 2012" by The Daily Herald, a Chicagoland.. Goddard Systems, Inc. Wins Social Media Star Award from Philly Business JournalGSI was officially recognized with a Social Media Star Award from the Philadelphia Business Journal. Kiddie Academy Makes 2012 Hottest 125 FranchisesKiddie Academy, an educational child care company, was recently named by Opportunity World Magazine as one of the Hottest 125 Franchises for 2012. Kiddie Academy was the only child care franchise to be included in the list. Discovery Point Announces Gabriela Martinez as Recipient of the Terri Lynne Lokoff National Child Care Teacher Award!In the Discovery Point tradition of leadership in the child care industry, Gabriela Martinez has been awarded the Terri Lynne Lokoff National Child Care Teacher Award. Goddard Systems, Inc. Recognized by The Franchise Research Institute as a World-Class FranchiseThe “Number 1 Childcare Franchise in the U.S.,” Goddard Systems, Inc. (GSI), franchisor of The Goddard School©, has been recognized as a World-Class franchise for 2012 by The Franchise Research Institute. GSI is listed at No. 15. Goddard Systems, Inc., Franchisor of The Goddard School, Earns Middle States Corporate AccreditationGoddard Systems, Inc. (GSI), the nation’s No. 1 childcare franchise, received Middle States Corporate Accreditation in recognition of its high quality early childhood educational programs. COA Listed in Child Care Exchange's Top 50 For-Profit Child Care OrganizationsEach year, Childcare Exchange Magazine, one of the foremost child care program periodicals, publishes The Exchange Top 50, listing the largest for-profit child care organizations in North America Children’s Lighthouse Learning Centers Recognized As A World-Class FranchiseThe Franchise Research Institute has identified 25 World-Class Franchises for 2012, and Children’s Lighthouse Learning Centers has made the prestigious list. Build-A-Bear Workshop Named One of Fortune's "100 Best Companies to Work For"Build-A-Bear Workshop(R), the interactive entertainment retailer of customized stuffed animals, has been named one of FORTUNE Magazine's "100 Best Companies to Work For." Young Rembrandts Named in Top 500 Franchises in the United StatesYoung Rembrandts, the nation’s top ranked art enrichment program, has been named one of the top 500 franchises in the United States, ranking No. 287 in Entrepreneur Magazine’s Franchise 500®, No. 55 in Low Cost franchises and No. 87 in... Local TGA Franchise Owners Honored at National ConferenceChris Dawkins and Matt Lacues, owners of the Peninsula Valley TGA Premier Junior Golf franchise, were honored recently as one of the country’s top operators. Top of the Pop: Games2U is Recognized by Entrepreneur Magazine!Games2U, Inc., the world's leading provider of mobile entertainment, has been recognized by Entrepreneur Magazine as one of the top 500 Franchise systems in the U.S. 2012 will be the second year in a row that Games2U has been listed on... Local Business Owners Recognized NationallyStacey Merrell and Marcy Leffingwell, the moms who run the Just Between Friends event in Springfield, believe in giving back and being involved in their community by helping families save and make money in this tough economy. Just Between Friends Franchise Systems Inc. Announces Top Achievers of the YearJust Between Friends Franchise Systems Inc., is pleased to announce that 32 franchises were named Top Achievers for 2011. Nurse Next Door Named One of BC's Top 10 EmployersNurse Next Door, one of North America's fastest growing home care franchise systems, is proud to announce that they have been named to BC Business Magazine's 2011 Best Companies to Work for in BC list in the number 3 spot. Family Caregiver Award Uncovers Caregiving TrendsHomewatch CareGivers, the most experienced international provider of home care services, announced today key findings of a recent panel discussion involving the judges for Homewatch CareGivers' 2011 National Family Caregiver of the Year award. Winmark Corporation Selected by Forbes as one of the Top 20 Small Public Companies in AmericaWinmark Corporation, the franchisor of well-known brands Play It Again Sports(R), Once Upon a Child(R), Plato's Closet(R) and Music Go Round(R) that buy, sell, and trade new and gently used merchandise, today announced it was ranked No. 11 on Forbes' Top. Edmonton South West Awarded 2011 Nurse Next Door Franchise of the Year AwardTodd and Amanda Carwell, owners of Nurse Next Door's Edmonton South West franchise smiled a little bigger recently when they were awarded the company's 2011 Franchise Partner of the Year award. Nurse Next Door Initiates Five New Members Into Founders ClubNurse Next Door, one of North America's fastest growing franchise systems, recently announced the addition of five new members to their impressive Founders Nurse Next Door Recognized Among Canada's Most Admired Corporate CulturesFor the second year in a row, Nurse Next Door, Canada's fastest growing home care franchise system, has been named a Regional Winner of Canada's 10 Most Admired Corporate Cultures in the Best Emerging Organization New Survey Finds Many Families Out of Tune on Music Education: Primrose Schools Shows Parents How to Turn Up the Music to Support LearningMore than half of U.S. children and adults have never received music education, though a majority (68 percent) thinks its important, says a new IBOPE Zogby poll commissioned by Primrose Schools, The Leader in Educational Child Care. Gap Inc.'s P.A.C.E. Program Recognized by Former President Clinton as an Exemplary Approach to Women's Economic EmpowermentToday former President Bill Clinton recognized Gap Inc. (NYSE: GPS) for its commitment and model approach to addressing challenges in Economic Empowerment through the Personal Advancement & Career Enhancement (P.A.C.E.) program. |
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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