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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 NewsStratus Building Solutions Shares Benefits of a Home Based FranchiseStratus Building Solutions, the nation’s premiere building services and maintenance franchising company, has been officially named the “Number 2 Top Home Based Franchise” by Entrepreneur magazine in the annual Franchise 500, with 4...
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...
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...
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. Starting a Business Should be Simple: Green Cleaning Franchise Better Life Maids Develops a Low Cost Franchise Option they Call "Simple Start"In this economy, cost is a big factor for many aspiring entrepreneurs as they evaluate different business opportunities. Anago Cleaning Systems Hosts Annual Master Franchise Conference in OrlandoTop executives at Anago Cleaning Systems hosted its 2012 annual conference for their Master Franchisees in an effort to celebrate major growth and successes in 2011. Easy Green Cleaning Alternatives for Healthy Spring CleaningSpring is finally here! This means warmer weather, blooming flowers, and . . . ahhh those pesky allergies. Not only has this year’s mild winter caused allergy season to begin about three to four weeks early, but over the past 10 years allergy... Severe Storm Readiness Tips for Homeowners From SERVPRO®The announcement comes over your TV or radio: there's a storm headed your way. What can you do to help protect yourself, your family and your home? Spring-Green Lawn Care Celebrates National Arbor DaySpring-Green Lawn & Tree Care is proud to celebrate National Arbor Day today as part of their strategic alliance with the Arbor Day Foundation, which was founded in 1972 and is a nonprofit conservation and education organization. Alliance Maintenance Hosts Annual Meeting in NormanAlliance Maintenance, a janitorial franchising company, held its annual meeting in Norman on January 12th and 13th. Seattle Window Cleaners Men In Kilts Celebrate One Year AnniversaryMen In Kilts Window Cleaning in Seattle, WA are celebrating their one year anniversary the month of April. "We've reached and surpassed all our initial milestones.
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.
Spring-Green Lawn Care Franchisees Prepare for 2012 SeasonMany Spring-Green Lawn Care franchise owners have already started working the lawns for the 2012 season, and those in colder climates are getting ready to start in the next couple of weeks. 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...
Belfor Franchise Group Honors Steve LajinessSheldon Yellen, CEO of BELFOR, recognized Belfor Franchise Group Sr. Franchise Development Manager, Steve Lajiness, at a company "Town Hall" meeting for his many achievements and contributions to the growth of the DUCTZ and HOODZ franchise systems.
Belfor Franchise Group President Earns Distinguished Program Honor John Rotche Receives Certified Franchise Executive DesignationJohn Rotche, President of the BELFOR Franchise Group, was recognized on February 16th as a Certified Franchise Executive by the Institute of Certified Franchise Executives. Rotche completed a comprehensive course of study in franchise management offered b
Five Ways to Avoid Air Duct Cleaning Scam ArtistsAs an increasing number of "fly by night" air duct cleaning businesses pop up across the country offering services for sensationally low prices, industry experts are advising consumers to be aware of warning signs and know the right questions to ask befor
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.
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.
Servpro Honored as Top Company for Achievements in WorkplaceSERVPRO Industries, Inc., a nationally franchised fire and water cleanup and restoration company headquartered in Gallatin, Tenn., has been recognized by the American Society for Training and Development (ASTD).
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 The Ms. Molly Foundation Is All Smiles About Its New Facebook PageAlex Roberts, vice president, franchise development, Service Brands International, formally announced the launch of the Ms. Molly Foundation page on Facebook. Cleaning and Restoration Company COIT Celebrates National Flood Safety Awareness WeekCOIT, a leading supplier of specialty cleaning and disaster restoration services headquartered in San Francisco, is marking National Flood Safety Awareness Week (March 12-16) by urging businesses to prepare for natural disasters and other water related... What Would Women Do If They Had Spare Time?The survey, conducted by Maid Brigade, is available through April 31 and all busy women and working mothers are encouraged to participate.
Vanguard Cleaning Systems Achieves Highest Franchise 500 RankingVanguard Cleaning Systems, Inc. was ranked #30 in the 2010 Entrepreneur Magazine's Franchise 500 issue. The annual rankings are released each January, and are based on several factors including growth in the number of franchises, overall annual revenue... SERVPRO Hopes National Small Business Week Will Draw Attention to Benefits of Franchise OwnershipThis year, National Small Business Week, May 16-20, will again shine the spotlight on entrepreneurs and independent business owners and the unique contribution they make to the economic strength of America. SERVPRO hopes that the week's focus on the oppor 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 |
Features & Special ReportsAnatomy of a Turnaround: Bennigan's Reclaims The Integrity of An IconEveryone loves a good comeback story, and I am honored and humbled to be at the helm of a classic turnaround tale. Growth Machine: Anil Yadav Shows No Signs Of Slowing DownAnil Yadav has graced the pages (and one cover) of Multi-Unit Franchisee magazine twice before. 5 Key Mobile Marketing Strategies for FranchisesFor franchise marketers, mobile marketing is now paramount to a successful online strategy. MarketingSherpa: Marketing Wisdom for 2012In case you missed it (and when it comes to marketing and social media there's plenty to keep up on), MarketingSherpa published its Wisdom Report, "Marketing Wisdom for 2012" earlier this year. Time For Benchmarking: All That's Needed Is The WillI am convinced that someday the franchising community will finally get around to unleashing its biggest competitive strength: unit predictability. Improving the Speed and Effectiveness of Your Responses to ProspectsWe asked two franchise marketing pros what they're doing to provide more timely - and relevant - responses to prospect inquiries. Social Media Roundup - May 2012Here are four reasons local business marketers should continue to use the Yellow Pages. Health-Scare Reform: "There's Still More That We Don't Know Than We Do."Since national health care reform was signed into law in March 2010, it has generated strong reaction from multi-unit franchisees and small-business owners across the nation. The Customer Within: Provide Coworkers With The Best Service PossibleWhen we talk about customer service, we usually think about how we deal with the people who walk through our doors--both physical and virtual--to purchase our products and services. Do It Now: 3 Easy Ways To Stop Procrastinating TodayProcrastination is like a virus. It creeps up on you slowly, drains you of energy, and is difficult to get rid of if your resistance is low. 
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