February 09, 2012
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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 News
Filta Environmental Kitchen Solutions makes Burn Unit Donation in Honor of National Burn Awareness WeekFilta has decided to make a donation toward the Burn Unit at the Orlando Regional Medical Center in hopes of helping to relieve some of the financial stress associated with severe burn victims and shedding light on how to prevent the injuries. 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...
Better Life Maids Co-Branded Retail Partner Better Life Launches Updated and Improved Site Featuring Natural Household Cleaning ProductsBetter Life Maids co-branded retail partner Better Life this week launched a new and improved website that enhances the user experience, and makes ordering all of the Better Life natural household cleaning products extremely simple. 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.
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... Green House Cleaning Franchise Better Life Maids Offers Free Green House Cleaning SweepstakesBetter Life Maids is offering a green house cleaning for a year sweepstakes. The lucky winner will receive an entire year of monthly cleaning visits from the green house cleaning franchise. 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. Lucas Oil Stadium, the Site of Super Bowl XLVI, Goes Green with Filta’s Environmental ServicesSuper Bowl Sunday, the nation’s second largest day of food consumption behind Thanksgiving, will be a little more environmentally friendly with the services provided by Filta’s local Indianapolis Franchise Owner.
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. Alliance Maintenance Hosts Annual Meeting in NormanAlliance Maintenance, a janitorial franchising company, held its annual meeting in Norman on January 12th and 13th.
SERVPRO(R) Jumps to No. 4 on Entrepreneur's Franchise 500 ListSERVPRO(R), a disaster recovery and restoration franchise company, jumped up four notches on the Entrepreneur Franchise 500 ranking this year, moving to the No. 4 spot in 2012 from the No. 8 spot in 2011. 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.
College Hunks Hauling Junk & College Hunks Moving Recruits MLMC for Local Franchise Public Relations EffortMLMC today announced a partnership with the Tampa-based junk removal and moving franchise, College Hunks Hauling Junk and College Hunks Moving, to provide local media relations and community relations support for each of the company’s U.S.... Spring-Green Lawn Care Hosts Manager Training SeminarSpring-Green Lawn Care recently held a three-day Manager Training Seminar at the corporate Support Center. 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.
Stratus Building Solutions Joins IFA to Announce Veteran Hiring CommitmentsStratus Building Solutions is a proud member of the International Franchise Association (IFA) and excited to share in the announcement of “Operation Enduring Opportunity,” which is a campaign to hire and recruit 75,000 veterans and 5,000... Sir Grout Climbs 100+ Positions in Entrepreneur’s 2012 Franchise 500(R) ReportSir Grout may be known for rescuing soiled grout and tile, but they ‘cleaned house’ in Entrepreneur’s 2012 Franchise 500(R) report.
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.
Spring-Green Scores High with FranSurvey(R)Spring-Green Lawn Care is once again pleased to announce its world class FranSurvey(R) results administered by the Franchise Research Institute(R), an organization dedicated to promoting high standards of excellence throughout the franchising industry. 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. U.S. Lawns Names 2 Franchisees to Hall of Fame, 1 Franchisee Honored with President's AwardFranchise owners in Kentucky and New Jersey are the newest members of U.S. Lawns' prestigious Hall of Fame and a fellow owner-operator from South Carolina is the latest recipient of the President's Award, the company announced today.
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.
Leading Indoor Air Quality Franchisor Earns Accolades in 2012 Franchise 500AdvantaClean, a nationwide franchise company specializing in emergency water removal, air duct cleaning, and mold remediation, has earned a spot in Entrepreneur magazine’s 2012 Franchise 500, its annual ranking of America's top franchise...
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...
Jani-king: Join The Largest Commercial Cleaning Franchise In The WorldTechnologically Advanced Having taken the decision to invest in a Jani-King franchise, Manu received comprehensive operational and business training including courses on cleaning techniques, health a...
Filta Environmental Kitchen Solutions Adds Key Support Programs for Its Franchise OwnersFilta Environmental Kitchen Solutions, already well known in the franchise industry for its strong support programs, has announced a strategic partnership with Virtual Fleet Supervisor “VFS” for a complete fleet tracking program. 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.
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... Sir Grout Adds "wood Armor" Sandless Hardwood Floor Renewal Process To List Of ServicesSir Grout, an award-winning expert in tile and grout care and restoration, is now aiming its lance at another enemy "dingy looking hardwood floors. This month, the company is rolling out "Wood Armor," a unique and cost effective wood floor renewal process
Anago Cleaning Systems Supports Ronald McDonald House CharitiesAnago Cleaning Systems is pleased to support the Ronald McDonald House (RMHC) of Fort Lauderdale. |
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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