February 09, 2012
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Your Cleaning and Maintenance Franchise Media Coverage News SourceFranchise News Watch brings you the latest in cleaning and maintenance franchising media coverage 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 Media Coverage NewsSpring-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. 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... 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.
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.
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).
Second Chance Toys and 1-800-GOT-JUNK? Partner to Exchange Toys for SmilesSecond Chance Toys and 1-800-GOT-JUNK? are at it again, stockpiling donations of gently-used toys and getting set to deliver them to children in need throughout the Northeast. Top Home Inspection Franchisor to Award 20 Free Franchises to Veterans in 2012As International Franchise Association (IFA) businesses honor America's returning servicemen and women with increased employment opportunities and ownership incentives this Veteran's Day, franchisor WIN Home Inspection is taking the IFA's...
Anago Cleaning Systems Gives Back to VeteransAnago Cleaning Systems' Chairman, David Povlitz, today announced a program offering huge discounts on Master Franchise territories to honorably discharged veterans across the country.
Jani-King Makes MLB Playoff AppearancesMajor League Baseball's post-season has been full of excitement and energy both on the field and in the stadiums. For the Detroit Tigers and Texas Rangers, two organizations that are partners with Jani-King janitorial services, the American League...
COIT Celebrates Indoor Air Quality Month With Online Quiz, Air Quality RecommendationsOctober is Indoor Air Quality Month, and COIT a leading supplier of specialty cleaning and disaster restoration services headquartered in San Francisco, has posted an online Indoor Air Quality Quiz to help homeowners around the country evaluate their... Weed Man Offers Franchisee FinancingCanada's number one lawn care franchise, Weed Man, is making it easier for potential candidates to own a franchise with a new financing program. Filta Environmental Kitchen Solutions Franchisees Make Disaster Relief Donation to University of Alabama Food ServicesFilta Environmental Kitchen Solutions announces the presentation of a disaster relief donation to the families of the University of Alabama Dining Services ″Bama Dining″. Steamatic Catastrophe Management Responds to NE Franchises for Restoration After Hurricane IreneDemonstrating a team spirit among franchise owners that is dominant throughout Steamatic, Inc.'s franchise system, Steamatic Catastrophe Management (SCM) recently responded to calls for help from owners in New York, New Jersey, Virginia and Connecticut... Jim Satterfield to Present GSCPA Webcast - Disaster Due Diligence (TM) - Protecting Your Business Continuity in Times of DisasterFirestorm Solutions COO Jim Satterfield has been selected to present Disaster Due DiligenceTM. Small Business Operators Remain Optimistic Despite Economic Turmoil - SurveySmall business owners say independence and potential for personal growth remain the top reasons to start a new company, even during the current economic downturn, according to a national survey released today by U.S. Lawns.
U.S. Lawns Celebrates 25 Years As a Commercial Landscape Management LeaderHundreds of franchise owners gather this week to celebrate 25 years of entrepreneurial excellence that has made U.S. Lawns the fastest-growing commercial landscape franchisor in the country.
Molly Maid Takes a Stand for Domestic ViolenceNational cleaning franchise Molly Maid will help raise money and awareness this year about the growing number of domestic violence victims across the country.
Chicago Kitchen Tune-Up Franchise Owners Earn National CertificationKitchen Tune-Up, the leading kitchen and bath remodeling franchise, has recognized Scott & Virginia Hanson of Chicago, IL as Certified Home Improvement Professionals. The advanced home improvement and remodeling certification program for Kitchen Tune-
World Franchising Network Selects Maid Brigade Inc. as Top 25 Franchise for HispanicsMaid Brigade has been honored as a top 25 franchise for Hispanics for 2011 by the World Franchising Network (WFN). The WFN selected franchises based on a rigorous analysis of factors including their: historical performance, brand identification, franchise Spring-Green Lawn Care Honors Top Performing Franchisees at National ConferenceSpring-Green Lawn Care raised $20,000 for the Aflac Children's Cancer Center and franchise owners took home various awards for excellence at the National Training Conference in August at Indian Lakes Resort in Bloomingdale, Ill. More than 50 franchise own DUCTZ Becomes Recommended Air Duct Cleaner for the State of MichiganDUCTZ, the nation's premier air duct cleaning franchise, recently announced a new partnership with DTE Energy. Through this partnership, DUCTZ will become an exclusive provider through DTE Energy's Home Protection Plus program.
Maid Brigade Franchisee and Outstanding New Franchisee of the YearJohn and Robin Roberts of Maid Brigade in Nashville, Tenn., were honored with Maid Brigade's "Franchisee of the Year" award during the maid service's annual convention on July 16 in Denver, Colo. David Bridges of Maid Brigade in Allentown, Pa., was also p Tips for Protecting Your Home During Summer Storm SeasonThe summer season brings warm weather, sunshine and balmy breezes. It also brings sudden, sometimes violent, storms that can leave homeowners wondering what hit them. SERVPRO® says that homeowners need to employ a two-pronged strategy to minimize the Molly Maid Offers 5 Tips to Get Kids CleaningThe summer months bring a long-awaited playtime for young kids – which can lead to the ultimate mess. Molly Maid, the experts in residential cleaning, is sharing some tips for parents on how to get their kids' help to tame some of the clutter. It's Handyman Matters of Harrisburg Offers Tips on the Toilet Tank TrickleOne of the most annoying problems we all face at one time or another is the toilet tank trickle, that insidious noise that probably keeps waking you up at night. Handyman Matters Harrisburg has identified some simple fixes for this problem keeping you up. Steamatic's Sizeable Investment in New Operating SystemSteamatic, the industry leader in cleaning and restoration services in more than 500 franchise territories in the United States and in 25 countries around the world, announced it has made a sizeable investment in technology with a new operating system. Us
Handyman Services in Warwick, RI, Now Available to More Local Homeowners Thanks to SEO CompanyANDY OnCall, a resource for replacement windows, hardwood flooring, and other handyman services in Warwick, RI, has recently signed up with Prospect Genius. An online advertising company specializing in search engine optimization (SEO), Prospect Genius wi PuroClean Says Summer Brings New Challenges for Preventing Indoor MoldShould homeowners worry about mold in their homes during the summer months? The answer is an absolute "Yes," according to Steve Leger, executive vice president of operations for PuroClean. "Mold can grow almost anywhere there is moisture," says Leger. "An HouseMaster's Home Defect Survey Identifies Key Areas of Concern for Homes of All AgesIt is an inescapable fact for homeowners that at some point, their home will require periodic repairs and maintenance. However, some homes, depending on age, are more likely to need repairs or system replacements than others.
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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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