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Your Cleaning and Maintenance Franchise General Announcement News SourceFranchise News Watch brings you the latest in cleaning and maintenance franchising general announcement 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 General Announcement NewsMaid Brigade Inc.'s May 2011 Sales Numbers Mark Growth for Second Month in a RowAs the overall economy continues to struggle and with consumer confidence plunging to a seven year-low in June according to a recent article by the Associated Press, Maid Brigade Inc. continues to experience steady sales growth. Top 11 Reasons to Choose a Dry-Clean Delivery Service in 2011Dry-clean delivery franchises offer 11 reasons why having your clothes picked-up, laundered and delivered will relieve you of more than just an inconvenient and time-consuming errand in 2011.
ZIPS Dry Cleaners of Manassas Bestowed with Coveted HonorJo-Anne and Michele Ferris, owners of ZIPS Dry Cleaners in Manassas, Va., were recently honored as the recipients of the 2010 Franchise Owner of the Year Award by ZIPS Dry Cleaners, an aggressively expanding dry cleaning franchise chain with more than 28 Molly Maid Ranked in Top 100 Franchise's by AllBusiness AllStar Franchise RankingsMolly Maid, a leading residential cleaning service franchise, moved up 32 spots from 2010 to No. 62 in a comprehensive listing of the nation's top 300 franchise companies. ZIPS Dry Cleaners of Manassas Bestowed with Coveted HonorJo-Anne and Michele Ferris, owners of ZIPS Dry Cleaners in Manassas, Va., were recently honored as the recipients of the 2010 Franchise Owner of the Year Award by ZIPS Dry Cleaners, an aggressively expanding dry cleaning franchise chain with more than 28
HouseMaster Educates Savvy Homebuyers on How to Safely Buy a Foreclosed PropertyWhen the real estate market is in flux, buying a foreclosed home can be one of the best deals around. And while now is a great time to buy a home, especially for first-time buyers, HouseMaster, the first and oldest home inspection franchise system in Nort 1-800-DryClean(R) franchise ranks among the 2011 Franchise 500(R)The 1-800-DryClean franchise once again ranks among America's top franchise opportunities as evidenced by the brand's 2011 Franchise 500 ranking in the January issue of Entrepreneur magazine. Molly Maid Sets Record for Donations to Support Domestic Violence VictimsMolly Maid raised a record $167,836 to support the Ms. Molly Foundation in 2010 by offering innovative ways for franchisees to participate and support the annual effort during October. Donations from customers were also up 20 percent over 2009 and these f Jani-King Rescues NFL in Metrodome Stadium CrisisWhen the Metrodome in Minneapolis succumbed to the forces of Mother Nature, the NFL was left with a dilemma, where do they stage the matchup between the Minnesota Vikings and the New York Giants? Most people don't realize there was a second dilemma that c
Men in Kilts' Bold Brand Generates a Viral Buzz and Elicits Interest in Franchise BusinessA new franchise based business is breathing fresh air into the often stagnant world of North American franchising. Men In Kilts, a window cleaning, pressure washing and gutter cleaning company, is shaking up the franchise landscape with their bold brand a College Hunks Hauling Junk Opens First Boston Franchise, Their 32nd in the U.S.A.The new College Hunks Hauling Junk franchise in Boston, MA is an exciting addition to their franchise network, bringing the complete suite of home and office services to residents in New England for the first time. "I'm extremely excited to add Boston to Restoration Service Offers Safety Tips for Holiday DecoratingThe holiday season is right around the corner, and many families are preparing to celebrate their individual traditions with Christmas trees, candles and holiday lights. SERVPRO is offering tips to local residents to help ensure that the warm glow of holi
ZIPS Dry Cleaners Partners with Fergusson McKenna SupplyZIPS, an aggressively expanding dry cleaning franchise chain with more than 26 locations on the East Coast, recently announced a new partnership with Fergusson McKenna Supply, the leading full-line laundry and dry cleaning supplier in the northeastern Uni PuroClean Warns of Increased Residential Fire Danger During the HolidaysHoliday celebrations are often accented with the glow of candles and twinkling holiday lights. Parties and gatherings of friends and family bring multiple rooms of your home into use at one time, and the kitchen in particular is working overtime. Unfortun NMFI selects Molly Maid as One of Top 50 Franchises for MinoritiesThe National Minority Franchising Initiative (NMFI) has compiled its annual list of the "50 Top Franchises for Minorities" and Molly Maid has once again ranked high on the list. DUCTZ Stresses Clean Air Vents Foster Healthier LifestyleWith house fires occurring more commonly during the winter, DUCTZ, the nation's premiere air duct, carpet and upholstery cleaning franchise, is reminding households to have their air vents cleaned in order to stay safe and healthy. Announcing MyTCA, A Breakthrough in Advanced Customer CommunicationsToday, The Cleaning Authority (TCA), a leading residential cleaning service with offices across the US, announced a breakthrough customer service program designed to enhance communications in a way no residential cleaning service has done before. ZIPS Dry Cleaners Enlists Acclaimed Retail Design FirmContinuing to anchor itself as the leader in the multi-billion dollar dry cleaning industry, ZIPS, an aggressively expanding national dry cleaning franchise chain with 26 locations on the East Coast, enlisted the nationally recognized retail design expert ZIPS Dry Cleaners Partners with Phenix SupplyGreenbelt, MD âEUR" ZIPS, an aggressively expanding dry cleaning franchise chain with 26 locations on the East Coast, recently announced a new partnership with Phenix Supply, the leading provider of laundry and dry cleaning products in the southeast Anago Cleaning Systems Named Top Franchise For Minorities; National Minority Franchising Initiative Selects Top 50 Franchises for 2010The Initiative evaluated franchise organizations on their percentage of minority owned units, as well as minority representation among senior management. Anago Cleaning Systems ranked in the top 10 of over 400 franchises surveyed Franchise Consulting - A Recession-Proof Business That Thrives in Any EconomyDespite the fact that the country continues to be mired in an economic downturn, Franchise Alliance founder and president, Dan Prechtel, finds himself in the enviable position of operating a business that continues to thrive. Office Cleaning Should Always Include Infection Control ProceduresThe office managers and property managers of most commercial offices seem to focus primarily on the standard procedures that are being provided by their janitorial service provider. The standard procedures include dusting, vacuuming, emptying trash and mo SERVPRO Warns Families About Dangers of Cooking FiresAs the Thanksgiving holiday approaches and home cooks begin preparations for this annual family feast, Servpro Industries, Inc., a franchisor of water and fire damage restoration specialists, wants to remind families that cooking fires are the leading cau CottageCare franchise continues Double Digit growth despite economyCottageCare, the national leader in housecleaning services, announced this month that several franchises have consistently reported double-digit growth the 3rd quarter of 2010. Growth is the lifeblood of a company and reflects the ability of a company to Spring-green Lawn Care Continues Commitment To VeteransVeterans Day is always a special day for the franchisees and employees at Spring-Green Lawn Care as the company has deep military roots. Spring-Green's Chairman Tom Hofer is a Navy veteran, many of the company's franchisees are veterans and the company le Benjamin Media Group Selected by Handyman Matters Franchise Corporation as Strategic Online Marketing PartnerBenjamin Media Group (BMG), LLC today announced its selection as the online marketing and web design agency of record for Handyman Matters Franchise Corporation (HMFC), a leading franchise company in the home improvement services industry headquartered in Handyman Matters is Seeking Recipients in the Tucson area for Scholarship Award at 2011 Annual Franchise ConventionThe R C Atkins/Handyman Matters Memorial Foundation will be awarding the RC Atkins/Handyman Matters Scholarship to a recipient(s) at the Handyman Matters national franchise convention held in Tucson, Arizona on February 17-19, 2011. The Foundation is look AGR Expands Distribution Network to Puerto RicoAGR Tools, Inc. (OTCBB: AGRT) is pleased to announce that it has expanded its distribution network to Puerto Rico. Located in San Juan, the company's new distribution center will serve a population of over four million people and focus on the growing cons
'King' Size ExpansionContinuing to expand its kingdom across the country, Junk King, America's fastest-growing, full-service junk removal franchise, announces the signing of Peter Gilfillan as its newest Master Franchisee. PuroClean Franchise to Unveil State-of-the-Science Property Restoration Training Facility in January 2011In just three months, the nation's fastest growing franchise specializing in property emergency restoration services, PuroClean®, will unveil the newest Applied Structural Drying (ASD) Demonstration Facility in the country and only the seventeenth tra Molly Maid Franchise Leaves Competition in the DustMolly Maid, a leading residential cleaning service franchise reported a 4 percent sales increase since March, catapulting the company to the head of the residential cleaning pack. In addition, Molly Maid reported a whopping 97 percent customer retention r PuroClean Franchise Acquires In-House Expert in Catastrophe and Large Loss OperationsWith more than 23 years of experience in the disaster recovery industry, Tom McGuire will play a critical new role in catapulting PuroClean to becoming the top choice for property emergency services across the nation. As the new Director of Catastrophe an
ZIPS Dry Cleaners Hires Anne Weakley as New Franchise TrainerZIPS Dry Cleaners, an aggressively expanding national dry cleaning franchise concept with more than 25 locations along the east coast, has announced the addition of Anne Weakley as the companyâEUR s new Franchise Trainer. ZIPS Dry Cleaners Hires Anne Weakley as New Franchise TrainerZIPS Dry Cleaners, an aggressively expanding national dry cleaning franchise concept with more than 25 locations along the east coast, has announced the addition of Anne Weakley as the company's new Franchise Trainer. 1-800-DryClean(R) franchise owners continue to drive community involvement1-800-DryClean franchise owners donated their time and vans to deliver women's apparel items from Robert Half International, Inc., offices to Dress for Success locations across the country. PuroClean's Franchise George Cruz Named 2010 Cleveland Hispanic Businessman of the YearSince launching Cleveland's PuroClean Professional Services, part of the nation's fastest growing property emergency franchise, three years ago, co-owner George Cruz has seen business increase by more than 300 percent. Recognizing his impressive start, al
PuroClean Franchise on Fast Track towards Becoming No 1. Choice for Property Emergency ServicesJust six months after PuroClean's newly appointed CEO, Lauren Reid, embarked on a 100-day tour to share his vision for the future of the company with franchisees across the county, the Leadership Team has hit the road once again to host a series of traini |
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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