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Your Cleaning and Maintenance Franchise Business Expansion News SourceFranchise News Watch brings you the latest in cleaning and maintenance franchising business expansion 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 Business Expansion News
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. 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. 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. 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. 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.. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. David Yates Opens Cincinnati 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 Cincinnati Master Franchise rights to David Yates.
Window Genie Window Cleaning Franchise Comes to West St. Louis County, Mo.How many things can one think of around the house that needs to be done? How many of those jobs do homeowners put off doing because they don't feel comfortable on a ladder, or because it takes too much time or they don't feel they have the skill to... Window Genie Window Cleaning Franchise Comes to Northeast Atlanta, Ga.How many things can one think of around the house that needs to be done? How many of those jobs do homeowners put off doing because they don't feel comfortable on a ladder, or because it takes too much time or they don't feel they have the skill to... Anago Cleaning Systems Goes International!Anago Cleaning Systems is proud to announce the sale of its first international Master Franchise to Felipe Contreras Lander of Santiago, Chile! U.S. Lawns Adds 4 Franchisees to National NetworkBuilding on a year of double digit growth in its network of franchise locations, U.S. Lawns announced today that four new franchisees have joined the company Cleaning Up the Triangle - Anago's Newest North Carolina Master Franchise - Husband and Wife Team Are Thrilled to Own Their Own BusinessDon, a native of Asheville, NC, received both his Bachelors and Masters Degrees from M.I.T. (Massachusetts Institute of Technology).
Chris Gilliam Opens Dallas 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 Dallas Master Franchise rights to Chris Gilliam. 360clean Offers Specialized Office Cleaning Service to Birmingham Area360clean has begun to market their janitorial services to the Birmingham area as a beneficial service for controlling the spread of germs and infections in their facilities. U.S. Lawns adds 6 new franchiseesContinuing an aggressive expansion as it celebrates its 25th anniversary year, Orlando-based U.S. Lawns announces the addition of six new franchisees to its network of more than 240 landscape-management franchises nationwide. ZIPS 'Cleaning' Up the Mid AtlanticZIPS, an aggressively expanding Mid-Atlantic dry cleaning franchise with more than 28 locations along the East Coast, recently announced the continuation of its regional expansion plans with the signing of a 20 unit development deal. College Hunks Moving Into The FutureIt's hard to imagine how 6 years ago College Hunks Hauling Junk began with a beat-up cargo van in Washington DC, hauling unwanted items from local residents and businesses. Now a multi-million dollar franchise hauling junk in over 34 markets covering 85 z Maid Brigade, Inc. Expands into the International MarketplaceComing off of its largest single-month sales increase in more than two years, Maid Brigade Inc., the leading green cleaning franchise, is capitalizing on its domestic growth and is expanding internationally with a focus on the United Kingdom, Canada, Braz Latest Firestorm Franchisee Puts IT, Continuity Expertise to WorkWith a long career managing information technology systems and mitigating organizational risk, Jack Boyles is keenly aware of the vulnerabilities -- virtual and physical -- facing businesses in today's environment.
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. Fort Myers Resident Opens College Hunks Hauling Junk FranchiseFort Myers resident Douglas Stewart just traded in more than two decades as a corporate executive with a coat-and-tie past for a much bigger business: hauling junk. And this time, Stewart gets to be his own boss.
Rob Ponnwitz Opens Portland Regional Office for Vanguard Cleaning Systems, Inc.Vanguard Cleaning Systems, Inc., a leading commercial cleaning franchisor, continues to expand its growth in the United States by awarding the rights of the Portland, Oregon Master Franchise to Rob Ponnwitz. Rob Ponnwitz joins Vanguard after an... In an Industry Strong & Alive--We've Arrived!(TM)In an Industry Strong & Alive--We've Arrived!(TM) is the announcement being hailed by Marton Medina, President and Founder of the newly launched franchise opportunity HomeSweetHome®. Offering multiple & synergistic services to busy households, Phillip Clark Opens Ozarks Regional Office for Vanguard Cleaning Systems, Inc.Vanguard Cleaning Systems, Inc., a commercial cleaning franchisor leader, continues to expand its growth in the United States by awarding the rights of the Springdale, Arkansas Master Franchise to Phillip Clark. Phillip Clark joins Vanguard after a... 1-800-DryClean Proves Upside Franchise Opportunity For Downsized CoupleShannon Toler-New, president of 1-800-DryClean franchise, formally welcomed new franchisees, Tim and Andrea Noonan, owners of 1-800-DryClean of Farmington Valley, Connecticut. New Green Cleaning Service Purchased by Local EntrepreneurDerek Sanders has recently become a franchise owner for EcoMaids, a home and business cleaning service which uses only green and environmentally safe products. Stratus Building Solutions Expands Franchising to EuropeStratus Building Solutions, the St. Louis-based franchisor of branded building service and maintenance operations in the U.S. and Canada, has established a footprint for growth in Europe by awarding a new Master Franchise in Kaunas, Lithuania, that... HouseMaster Home Inspections Expands to Southern ColoradoHouseMaster, the first and one of the largest home inspection franchisors in North America, is pleased to announce the opening of a new franchise in Colorado Springs, Colorado to be owned and operated by, Dan Parillo. Parillo's new franchise expands... Creative Colors International Opens New Franchise Location In Omaha, NeCreative Colors International (CCI) announces the opening of its newest franchise servicing Omaha, Papillion, Belluvue, and Freemont in Nebraska and Council Bluffs, Iowa. CCI is a recognized leader in repair, reconditioning and color restoration of... 1-800-DryClean Signs Listening Impaired FranchiseeShannon Toler, president of 1-800-DryClean, announced that Michael Shinabarger has joined the leading dry-clean delivery franchise as an owner serving the western suburbs of Orlando, Florida. A new, environmentally friendly Lapels(R) Dry Cleaning Store opens in Seattle, WA. Grand Opening Celebration May 30.Lapels(R) Dry Cleaning, an innovative, environmentally friendly dry cleaning company headquartered in Hanover, Massachusetts, is pleased to announce the latest addition to its growing nationwide family of retail stores. On May 9, the first... Rainbow International(R) of Southwest Missouri Grand Opening Set for April 7, 2009New local business owners James Dudley and Clint and Tabitha Rudd sees their job as more than just structural cleaning and restoration – they also enjoy dealing with the diverse customer base they serve every day. Jeff Sorrell Opens Bakersfield Region for Vanguard Cleaning Systems, Inc.Vanguard Cleaning Systems, Inc., a commercial cleaning franchisor leader, continues to expand its growth in the United States by awarding the rights of the Bakersfield, California Master Franchise to Jeff Sorrell. Jeff Sorrell joins Vanguard after a... City Wide Awards Carolina Upstate to Local, Successful Business OwnersCity Wide Maintenance, the country's leading sales and management company in the building maintenance industry, announces it has awarded a franchise in South Carolina.
Rainbow International(R) of Greater Denver Grand Opening Set for March 12, 2009New local business owner Jon Sorensen sees his job as more than just structural cleaning and restoration – he also enjoys dealing with the diverse customer base he serves every day. Service Brands International Acquires Protect Painters – Sets Plans in Motion for Significant Franchise GrowthWhile today's economy is troubling for many industries, Service Brands International (SBI), the franchisor of household services category leaders Molly Maid, Mr. Handyman and 1-800-DryClean, is aggressively growing with the acquisition of Protect... As Economic Dust Settles, DUCTZ Franchise Breathes Easy with Record GrowthRestoring the air that people breathe following a natural disaster and maintaining healthy air in homes and businesses across America are enormous, ongoing responsibilities … and big business. The combined demand for commercial and residential air. Stratus Building Solutions Expands Franchising to Ventura County, CaliforniaStratus Building Solutions is continuing its national expansion by awarding a Master Franchise to Stratus Building Solutions of Ventura County, Inc., a new building service and maintenance franchisor with headquarters in Simi Valley, the company... |
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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