September 03, 2010
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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 NewsNational Kitchen and Bath Company Recognizes Wichita FranchiseEach month national kitchen and bath remodeling franchise, Kitchen Tune-Up, honors a franchisee with the "National Customer Service" Award. Locations across the country compete for the award, which recognizes the most outstanding customer service across t
PuroClean Franchise Sees Three-Year Sales Growth of 182%, Ranks No. 1579 on Inc. Magazine's 2010 List of 5000 Fastest- Growing Private CompaniesInc. magazine ranked PuroClean No. 1579 on its fourth annual Inc. 5000, an exclusive ranking of the nation's fastest-growing private companies. The list represents the most comprehensive look at the most important segment of the economy -America's indepen SERVPRO Offers Emergency Preparedness TipsThroughout September, in recognition of the seventh annual National Preparedness Month (NPM), activities and events will take place across the country to highlight the importance of emergency preparedness and to promote individual involvement in preparati "Project of the Month" Award Goes to Garry Skinner of Kitchen Tune-Up FranchiseEach month national kitchen and bath remodeling franchise, Kitchen Tune-Up, honors a franchisee with the "Project of the Month" Award. Locations across the country compete for the award, which recognizes the most outstanding kitchen or bath makeover acros PuroClean Franchise Sees Three-Year Sales Growth of 182%, Ranks No. 1579 on Inc. Magazine's 2010 List of 5000 Fastest- Growing Private CompaniesInc. magazine ranked PuroClean No. 1579 on its fourth annual Inc. 5000, an exclusive ranking of the nation's fastest-growing private companies. The list represents the most comprehensive look at the most important segment of the economy -America's indepen Local Do-It-Yourselfers Create Dream Kitchen with Help from Kitchen Tune-Up FranchiseRhonda and David Miller's kitchen had been through a lot. It had survived seventeen years of wear and tear from children and family gatherings. The kitchen had worked well for the Millers, but after many years of the same cookie-cutter cabinets, the Mille Delta Disaster Services Franchise Recieves Recognition For Its Growth And Outstanding ServicesWhen Michael Mastous began his start-up business in 2006, he always envisioned it as a national brand. Now, everything seems to be falling into place for the president and founder of Delta Disaster Services, the Arvada, Colo.-based full-service mitigation
Kitchen Tune-Up Franchise Provides Tips to Recycle and Reuse Old Kitchen CabinetsCreating a dream kitchen or bath may result in the removal of existing cabinets or cabinet doors and purchasing brand new ones. National kitchen and bath remodeling franchise, Kitchen Tune-Up, provides solutions to reuse cabinets and cabinet doors and kee PuroClean Cautions Homeowners to Stay Alert for Signs of Indoor MoldSummer's storms and high humidity can allow moisture to build up in your home, providing a great environment for molds to grow, according to PuroClean, a property damage restoration company with more than 300 franchise offices nationwide. PuroClean's cert Kitchen Tune-Up's "Franny of the Year" Winners Awarded Alaskan CruiseEach year national kitchen and bath remodeling franchise, Kitchen Tune-Up, awards a franchisee with their "Franny of the Year" award. Franchise owners from the United States and Canada compete for the award, which is regarded as the top overall franchise Maid Brigade Franchise Salutes the Troops With Unprecedented Veterans DiscountIn an effort to deepen its commitment to US Veterans, Maid Brigade®, the nation's first and leading Green Clean Certified® franchise, announced today it will begin offering qualified Veterans a 45 percent discount off the total investment to own a
Kitchen Tune-Up Franchise Owners Attend Professional TrainingKitchen and bath remodeling franchise, Kitchen Tune-Up, recently held their 2010 Summer Meeting, a training conference for franchise owners from across the country. Franchise owners attended the specialized two-day training courses and seminars held July 1-800-DryClean(R) Franchise increases its VetFran discount to $6,000—a 40% savings off the franchise feeShannon Toler-New, president 1-800-DryClean franchise, formally announced that the dryclean franchise opportunity has increased its VetFran discount to $6,000, which represents a 40% savings off the brand's franchise fee. National Kitchen and Bath Company Recognizes Las Vegas FranchiseEach month national kitchen and bath remodeling franchise, Kitchen Tune-Up, honors a franchisee with the "National Customer Service" Award. Locations across the country compete for the award, which recognizes the most outstanding customer service across t "Project of the Month" Award Goes to Jim and Arlene Phillips of Kitchen Tune-Up FranchiseEach month national kitchen and bath remodeling franchise, Kitchen Tune-Up, honors a franchisee with the "Project of the Month" Award. Locations across the country compete for the award, which recognizes the most outstanding kitchen or bath makeover acros Kitchen Tune-Up Franchise Offers Tips to Choosing the Right CountertopChoosing a new countertop can be a bewildering task. There are so many different materials, colors and patterns to choose from. Each has their advantages and disadvantages and they all have a different "look". Home remodeling franchise, Kitchen Tune-Up of
Handyman Matters Franchise Arrives on the North ShoreHandyman Matters opened a new location serving the North Shore and surrounding areas. The company is known for small to medium sized home repairs and remodeling services and having outstanding customer service. "We look forward to meeting and taking care Pet Butler Franchise Expands Service into Central PhoenixPet Butler, the nation's largest pet waste cleanup and removal service is expanding its service offerings to the Central Phoenix area. Pet Butler has been servicing residences, HOAs, apartment communities, and dog parks in the East Valley, Ahwatukee, Scot Window Genie(R) Franchise Comes Out of the Bottle to Help Grant WishesToday Window Genie®, a national franchisor of window cleaning and other home services, announced its official sponsorship of the Make-A-Wish Foundation. Operating in over 40 U.S. cities, Window Genie® serves both residential and commercial markets Ask a Kitchen Tune-Up Franchise Refacing ExpertMany homeowners put off updating their kitchen because they dread the cost, time and inconvenience. An affordable alternative to replacing cabinets is cabinet refacing. Refacing is an excellent option for cabinets that are still in good shape, but in need Kitchen Tune-Up Franchise Offers Remodeling Tips That Won't Harm the PlanetGreen, (er), (ing), v. the act of saving our planet, one little step at a time, by not squandering our precious resources. What a concept! Originally greening pertained to our outdoor environment, but the media has expanded the definition to include anyth Bonus Building Care Franchise Receives Ranking from 2010 AllBusiness AllStar FranchiseTo be eligible for the AllStars list, a franchise company had to have a Franchise Disclosure Document and have at least 25 current domestic franchised units (or 100 company-owned units and 5 domestic franchise units). Rankings were evaluated on franchise 'Project of the Month' Award Goes to Russ and Pam Rysavy of Kitchen Tune-Up FranchiseEach month national kitchen and bath remodeling franchise, Kitchen Tune-Up, honors a franchisee with the "Project of the Month" Award. Locations across the country compete for the award, which recognizes the most outstanding kitchen or bath...
Sears Helps Nebraska Residents Access up to $200 in Rebates on ENERGY STAR(R) Qualified AppliancesThe Sears Blue Appliance Crew(TM) is helping Nebraska residents access the $1,711,000 in rebates available for ENERGY STAR? qualified appliances beginning July 6 until funds are exhausted, as part of the "Cash for Appliances" rebate program. As the... DUCTZ Franchise Honored by Habitat for Humanity with AwardFor more than one year, DUCTZ, the nation's premiere air duct, carpet and upholstery cleaning franchise, has actively partnered with Habitat for Humanity locations in Metro Detroit and Southeast Michigan to clean air ducts inside of Habitat homes. Kitchen Tune-Up Franchise Offers Green Tips to Revitalize a KitchenHomeowners who remember the "3 Rs" can makeover their kitchen, protect the Earth and save some money in the process. Grow Your Existing Business by Adding a Kitchen Tune-Up Express Franchise Kitchen Tune-Up announces the offering of their Kitchen Tune-Up Express franEntrepreneur Magazine's #1 home remodeling franchise, Kitchen Tune-Up, has announced the offering of their Kitchen Tune-Up Express franchise. A Kitchen Tune-Up Express franchise offers many unique services such as wood reconditioning, cabinet...
Kitchen Tune-Up Franchise Offers Tips for Home Sellers to Maximize Value with Kitchen RemodelsIn today's market, potential homebuyers have numerous homes to choose from. Kitchen Tune-Up offers tips that will make a lasting impression and raise interest in homes for sale. Handyman Matters Franchise of Piedmont Contributes to Community by Repairing a Home for Elderly Couple Forced from Their HomeHandyman Matters of Piedmont has been working on a community outreach event for a local couple that was forced out of their home until repairs were made. Both Ed, now ill with cancer, and Virginia, suffering from diabetes, had had extensive medical...
HouseMaster Franchise Anounces A Franchise Opportunity Worth 'Inspecting'With multiple factors indicating the real estate market is well on its way to recovery, HouseMaster, the first and oldest home inspection franchise system, is answering the growing demand for its services with plans to double the number of U.S. and...
HOODZ Becomes Fastest Growing Franchise in its CategorySince BELFOR Franchise Group President John Rotche launched the HOODZ brand in July 2009, the nation's premiere kitchen exhaust cleaning franchise has experienced tremendous quick growth, even during a turbulent economic time. In fact, so much growth... Kitchen Tune-Offering Free Franchises to VeteransKitchen Tune-Up would like to thank veterans for the sacrifices they and their families have made to keep our country safe. In an unprecedented move, Kitchen Tune-Up will be offering 10 free franchises to honorably discharged veterans. This includes...
Jose Arriaga Opens South Florida Regional Office for Vanguard Cleaning Systems, Inc.Vanguard Cleaning Systems, Inc., a leading commercial cleaning franchisor, continues to expand in the United States by awarding the South Florida Master Franchise rights to Jose Arriaga. HOODZ New Website Enhances Local Consumer and Franchisee ExperienceOn the heels of announcing the signing of its 100th franchise location, HOODZ, the nation's largest and most reputable restaurant exhaust cleaning franchise, recently launched a new consumer and franchise development website. The new website, developed... Just in Time for Father's Day, Ace Hardware is Now Home to Craftsman(R) ToolsWith Father's Day just around the corner, there's another great reason to shop Ace Hardware stores across the country. For the first time, Ace Hardware stores are now offering some of the top tools from Craftsman. This selection of hand and power... PuroClean Helps "Clean House" on The Style Network's Hit Reality SeriesKnown across the nation as the "Paramedics of Property Damage™," PuroClean technicians are called to help save a family's home from disaster on an upcoming episode of The Style Network's "Clean House: Search For The Messiest Home In The Country."
PuroClean's New Business Development Team to Work Directly with National and Regional Insurance CompaniesPuroClean, a property emergency services franchise that continues to experience unprecedented and consistent growth, announced today the creation of the company's new Business Development Division, consisting of three seasoned property... |
Features & Special ReportsFranchising With Family Members Can Be Fraught With Danger Or Filled With SuccessIt can be difficult enough to get a franchise up and running on your own, or with other operational and investing partners, but it can be downright arduous if family members are involved in the deal. But that's the route some franchisees take and when done properly this management model can provide years of personal and professional harmony. But there are some secrets to making it work. Go in unprepared and you could break up a business and a family. The Winner's ColumnAs savvy franchise companies continue to flourish in this challenging economy, FUSR will continue to bring you good news each month, highlighting brands that are adding units, increasing comp store sales, striking deals with investors, and continuing to grow despite the economy - maybe even because of it. And, as the U.S. struggles through its "jobless recovery," growth-oriented franchisors continue to look overseas for expansion opportunities. Sales Intelligence for Superior Performance, Part 2Aggressive growth companies measure the performance of their sales personnel just as they do their advertising. With high recruitment expenses you can't afford mediocre selling performance, which costs dearly in lost franchise deals. A policyholder survey by Prudential Insurance revealed that the greatest influencing factor in the buying process is the sales person. Turning Around Struggling FranchiseesTwo years of tight credit and reduced consumer spending have left many franchisees reeling and put a serious crimp in franchisors' royalty streams. Workout professionals and bankruptcy attorneys experienced in franchising discuss what franchisors can do to help turn around distressed units - without spending scarce funds or getting themselves into legal hot water. New Gift Card Regulations Kicked in August 22ndLast year when President Obama signed the Credit Card Act of 2009 (the Act") into law, the nation's attention largely focused on those provisions of the law that aim to change the way credit card companies do business with consumers. However, since the Act imposes requirements on gift card issuers, it also changed the way many retailers and franchise companies will do business with consumers. Strong Cultures Sell More Franchises!Every franchise organization has a culture, the same way every person has a personality. If your franchise brand is serious about growth and development, ask yourself these two questions: 1) Does our franchise system have a strong, positive culture?; and 2) Is it a culture that promotes selling franchises? Special Operations: Franchising in a Strange LandOpening franchise units in nontraditional locations has been the domain of specialists--but not anymore. With the economy still slumping, lending still tight, and suburban expansion at a standstill, many multi-unit franchisees are exploring the viability of sites such as airports, hotels, colleges, senior centers, highway rest stops, hospitals, and military bases. Rolling with the Punches: Franchisors Continue Adapting to ChangeThe rules and methods for franchise sales are changing daily with the general public's increasing awareness of the economy, deficits, lending, the housing market, and more. As some of us "graybeards" can remember, this isn't the first time the rules have changed--and it won't be the last. Change on the HorizonJust like any business, the franchising business is one that I have seen evolve tremendously over the past 30 years. While many of the cornerstones and crucial elements - product, simplicity, control, and support - remain the same, so much is changing. Hiring Entrepreneurs: A Case Study of Hiring the Spirit of SuccessAs we continue to mine Dave Melton's book, <i>Hire the American Dream,</i> I thought it would be interesting to highlight a case study that demonstrates just how successful smart hiring can be. Here Melton describes his experience hiring an immigrant.
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