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Your Cleaning and Maintenance Franchise News SourceFranchise News Watch brings you the latest in cleaning and maintenance franchising news from around the web. As a news aggregator for the cleaning and maintenance franchise industry, Franchise News Watch streams the latest ground breaking franchise articles, features, guides, blogs, news and more directly to your desktop.  Cleaning and Maintenance Franchise NewsGreen House Cleaning Franchise Better Life Maids Offers Free Green House Cleaning SweepstakesBetter Life Maids is offering a green house cleaning for a year sweepstakes. The lucky winner will receive an entire year of monthly cleaning visits from the green house cleaning franchise. Lucas Oil Stadium, the Site of Super Bowl XLVI, Goes Green with Filta’s Environmental ServicesSuper Bowl Sunday, the nation’s second largest day of food consumption behind Thanksgiving, will be a little more environmentally friendly with the services provided by Filta’s local Indianapolis Franchise Owner. Dan Warnock Opens Nebraska Regional Office for Vanguard Cleaning SystemsVanguard Cleaning Systems, a leading commercial cleaning franchisor, continues to expand in the United States by awarding the Nebraska Master Franchise rights to Dan Warnock. Dan Schauer Opens Southeast Wisconsin Regional Office for Vanguard Cleaning SystemsVanguard Cleaning Systems, a leading commercial cleaning franchisor, continues to expand in the United States by awarding the Southeast Wisconsin Master Franchise rights to Dan Schauer. Spring-Green Lawn Care Celebrates 35th AnniversaryOver the last 35 years, Spring-Green has seen growth of all kinds, which is a testament to the franchise model and the high level of customer service provided by each locally owned and operated franchise.
Local Kitchen Tune-Up Owner Attends National ReunionNational kitchen and bath remodeling franchise, Kitchen Tune-Up, recently held their 24th Annual National Reunion, a three-day training conference for franchise owners from across the country. U.S. Lawns Grows Strong in 2011, Now Counts More Than 250 Franchises NationwideU.S. Lawns, one of America’s fastest-growing franchisors, capped its 25th anniversary year in 2011 with growth exceeding a record 250 franchises in its commercial landscape-management network. Cleaning Company COIT Predicts Strong Franchise Growth in 2012COIT, a leading supplier of specialty cleaning and disaster restoration services headquartered in San Francisco, is hailing the success of its employee-based “Franchise Ownership Program” while predicting that 2012 will bring new... Spring-Green Lawn Care Hosts Manager Training SeminarSpring-Green Lawn Care recently held a three-day Manager Training Seminar at the corporate Support Center. HouseMaster Offers Advice on Avoiding Last Minute Contract CancellationsThe National Association of Realtors(R) has stated that its index of pending home sales jumped 7.3 percent in November to a reading of 100.1. Anago Cleaning Systems Supports Ronald McDonald House CharitiesAnago Cleaning Systems is pleased to support the Ronald McDonald House (RMHC) of Fort Lauderdale. The Filta Environmental Kitchen Solutions Franchise Opens New Location in Saratoga Springs, NYFilta Environmental Kitchen Solutions has recently begun offering service to Saratoga and its surrounding communities with the addition of Franchise Owners Albert Feldman and Tom Buchan.
Filta Environmental Kitchen Solutions Adds Key Support Programs for Its Franchise OwnersFilta Environmental Kitchen Solutions, already well known in the franchise industry for its strong support programs, has announced a strategic partnership with Virtual Fleet Supervisor “VFS” for a complete fleet tracking program.
Panda Dry Cleaners, LLC Announces Grand Opening of Their First Tide Dry Cleaners(R) LocationPanda Dry Cleaners LLC (PDC), in collaboration with Procter & Gamble (P&G), is bringing industry-leading innovation and breakthrough cleaning technology to its customers with the Grand Opening of its first Tide Dry Cleaners(R) store, at 10140... The Miami Spotlight Shines on the Environmental Filta Franchise as it Expands into Miami, FLFilta Environmental Kitchen Solutions has been offering its green services since its inception in 1996, and now the service franchise has turned its spotlight to Miami, FL with the addition of Tony Gianquinto. Alliance Maintenance Hosts Annual Meeting in NormanAlliance Maintenance, a janitorial franchising company, held its annual meeting in Norman on January 12th and 13th. Outdoor Allergens Can Persist Through Winter, Notes COIT Cleaning and Restoration CompanyAccording to COIT , a leading supplier of specialty cleaning and disaster restoration services, high pollen counts were recorded in many parts of the country this year, spelling trouble for American allergy sufferers. Weed Man Stands Above Competition With No. 1 RankingEntrepreneur Magazine has ranked Weed Man as the No. 1 franchise in the Lawn Care category in the magazine’s annual Franchise 500(R) rankings. Filta to Launch “The Green Ladle” Newsletter to Promote Environmental Awareness in Commercial KitchensSince Filta’s inception in 1996, the franchise has continued to grow into an internationally recognized brand, helping restaurants and commercial kitchens go green with cooking oil management and other environmental kitchen solutions. SERVPRO(R) Jumps to No. 4 on Entrepreneur's Franchise 500 ListSERVPRO(R), a disaster recovery and restoration franchise company, jumped up four notches on the Entrepreneur Franchise 500 ranking this year, moving to the No. 4 spot in 2012 from the No. 8 spot in 2011. Sir Grout Climbs 100+ Positions in Entrepreneur’s 2012 Franchise 500(R) ReportSir Grout may be known for rescuing soiled grout and tile, but they ‘cleaned house’ in Entrepreneur’s 2012 Franchise 500(R) report. The New Year Brings New Heights for Canadian Window Cleaning FranchiseMen In Kilts, a window and exterior cleaning company, has announced today they’ll be opening four more franchises in three months, adding to three franchises currently in operation. Alberta and Oregon are next on the list, with B.C. and Washington..
360clean ranks in Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500360clean, the fast-growing specialized janitorial franchise best known for its specialization in cleaning medical offices, ranked in the 2012 Entrepreneur magazine’s Franchise 500. Filta Environmental Kitchen Solutions Franchise Begins Servicing Additional Locations in Newark, NJFilta Environmental Kitchen Solutions has expanded its green services into Newark, NJ and its surrounding areas with the addition of new Franchise Owner Marcelia Keene. Leading Indoor Air Quality Franchisor Earns Accolades in 2012 Franchise 500AdvantaClean, a nationwide franchise company specializing in emergency water removal, air duct cleaning, and mold remediation, has earned a spot in Entrepreneur magazine’s 2012 Franchise 500, its annual ranking of America's top franchise... Restaurants That Use the FiltaFry Service Can Now Save 5% or More on Their Insurance CostThe Filta Environmental Kitchen Solutions Franchise and Navion Insurance Associates have teamed up to offer restaurants and food service operations a discount of at least 5% on their insurance costs, when the facility uses Filta’s FiltaFry service. College Hunks Hauling Junk & College Hunks Moving Recruits MLMC for Local Franchise Public Relations EffortMLMC today announced a partnership with the Tampa-based junk removal and moving franchise, College Hunks Hauling Junk and College Hunks Moving, to provide local media relations and community relations support for each of the company’s U.S.... Swisher Hygiene Acquires Certain Assets of Waste and Chemical CompaniesSwisher Hygiene Inc. ("Swisher Hygiene") (Nasdaq:SWSH) (TSX:SWI), a leading provider of essential hygiene and sanitation products and services, today announced it has acquired certain solid waste and recycling assets of FSR Transporting & Crane... Spring-Green Scores High with FranSurvey(R)Spring-Green Lawn Care is once again pleased to announce its world class FranSurvey(R) results administered by the Franchise Research Institute(R), an organization dedicated to promoting high standards of excellence throughout the franchising industry.
Steamatic’s Growth Explodes; U.S. and International Franchises AddedSteamatic, Inc. is experiencing huge gains in domestic and international growth withfranchises opening in Fort Worth, Texas and Newport Beach, California, as well as France, Australia and Canada.
Two-person Junk Removal Company Donates $50,000 of Used Goods to Charity This YearA Gainesville business owner’s mutually-beneficial partnership with Haven Hospice has resulted in charitable donations of $50,000 in 2011, an amount equivalent to half of the franchise’s annual revenue. Handyman Service in Nashville, TN, Partners with SEO Firm to Help More Locals with Home ImprovementANDY OnCall Nashville, a handyman service and home remodeling contractor providing service in the Nashville, TN, area, recently partnered with Prospect Genius, a leader in online marketing, to assist local homeowners in need of handyman services. Vanguard Cleaning Systems Expands Western Canadian Services With New Office in VancouverVanguard Cleaning Systems, Inc., a leading commercial cleaning franchisor, has added Vancouver, British Columbia to its growing presence in Canada. Soles4Souls(R), the Shoe Charity, Announces National Partnership with 1-800-GOT-JUNK?Soles4Souls(R), the international shoe charity, announced a new partnership with 1-800-GOT-JUNK? to offer North Americans a unique opportunity to redistribute shoes from their closets.
Green Cleaning Franchise Better Life Maids Creates Digital Referral ProgramAdapting to the rapidly changing technology landscape is an important part of doing business today, especially social media and its ability to grow an audience for a small business.
Filta's Cooking Oil Micro-Filtration Service and Kitchen Sustainability Solutions are now Being Offered in Denver, COThe Filta Environmental Kitchen Solutions Franchise has selected businessman Charles Coffey to open up a new service location in Denver, CO and its surrounding areas. Anago Cleaning Systems Again Named a Top Franchise for Minorities - National Minority Franchising Initiative Selects Top 50 Franchises for 2011NMFI recognizes franchise organizations with exceptional minority participation. Over 450 franchise companies responded to the survey, and Anago was one of the top 50 selected. U.S. Lawns Seeds Business Growth, Offers Franchises Nationwide at $0 DownU.S. Lawns, the country's fastest-growing landscape management franchise, today announced plans to stimulate small-business growth nationally with a special no-money-down franchising offer.
Seven Green Cleaning & Lifestyle Tips to Reduce Flu RiskMore than 200,000 people, including an average of 20,000 children under the age of five, are hospitalized each year because of flu-related complications - according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). |
Features & Special ReportsCreating 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. Jim Collins to Keynote 2012 Multi-Unit Franchising ConferenceMulti-Unit Franchisee Magazine announced today that Jim Collins, business expert and best-selling author, will deliver the opening keynote address at the 2012 Multi-Unit Franchising Conference (MUFC). Growing Up Franchising: Sam Covelli Develops Both His Brands And EmployeesSam Covelli says he grew up in the restaurant business working in his father's McDonald's. Under his father's leadership, Covelli Enterprises eventually grew to 26 locations, one of the largest McDonald's franchisees in the country. Members Only: Ray Harrigill Builds A Successful Membership-Based Business ModelRay Harrigill believes in diversification. His Sunray Companies has restaurants (Bumpers Drive-In), tanning salons (Palm Beach Tan), fitness centers (Koko FitClub), and hotel properties (Hampton Inn), to name a few. That's because of lessons he's learned along the way. Creating Jobs: Zane Tankel Is Taking Matters Into His Own HandsZane Tankel is not waiting on any government job programs to help his business. CMO Roundtable - Using Profiling to Retain More CustomersWhat are some fresh, innovative ways you are using profiling, targeting,<br /> and loyalty programs to acquire and retain more customers? 
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