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Your Cleaning and Maintenance Franchise Product Announcement News SourceFranchise News Watch brings you the latest in cleaning and maintenance franchising product 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 Product Announcement News
Handyman Matters of St. Louis Awarded Certified Environmental Access ConsultantChuck Healy, owner of Handyman Matters – St. Louis, recently passed the rigorous testing and certification standards needed to be designated as a Certified Environmental Access Consultant. CRDN Reveals New Logo, Unveils New App And WebsiteCRDN, an international franchise organization of textile restoration experts serving the insurance industry, has introduced a new corporate brand image, along with publicly launching its redesigned website and new mobile phone app. Stratus Building Solutions Educates Consumers about Cleaning TechnologyStratus Building Solutions took place in the third largest Earth Day celebration in the country, held in St. Louis, Missouri at Forrest Park. SERVPRO® Ready Plan Mobile Application Keeps Critical Disaster Recovery and Restoration Information at Property Owners' FingertipsFor a property owner, a worst-case disaster scenario involving fire or water damage can seem unthinkable and then suddenly become a reality. 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
Sears Transforms the Online Shopping Experience With Help From IBM and My Virtual ModelSears (NASDAQ: SHLD), IBM (NYSE: IBM) and My Virtual Model, Inc. today unveiled a first-of-its-kind 3D visual search and e-commerce capability for Sears.com that will significantly improve and enhance a consumer's online shopping experience. Sears is...
Cleaning and Restoration Company COIT Launches LintAlert™ Dryer Safety ProgramCOIT, a leading supplier of specialty cleaning and disaster restoration services headquartered in San Francisco, has launched a new program to help homeowners prevent potentially dangerous fires caused by dirty, unmonitored dryer vents. Maid Brigade Offers New Maid Simple House Cleaning™ Franchise Modelndividuals looking for a low-cost and flexible franchise business opportunity can become a business owner in a few weeks with the new Maid Simple House Cleaning™ franchise model from Maid Brigade. Men In Kilts Window Cleaning Franchise Announces Website LaunchMen In Kilts Window Cleaning Franchise announces the launch of its new franchise website. The website is devoted to helping individuals, who possess a passion and drive for business, find a franchise. Those interested in business development and... Sears.com Expands Its Online Shopping Experience With Massive New Assortment of Automotive Parts and AccessoriesBuilding on a long history of serving customers' automotive needs, Sears is now enabling online shoppers to purchase from a full assortment of automotive-related products in addition to Tires, Wheels and Batteries on Sears.com. Sears will add more than... Spring-Green Lawn Care Offers Deal for RenewalsAs many lawn and tree care companies look to close the doors for the winter, neighborhood based Spring-Green Lawn Care franchise owners are looking to reward customer loyalty by incentivizing renewal plans for the 2012 season.
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. Spring-Green Lawn Care Reinvests in Franchise Owners' SuccessSpring-Green Lawn Care has made reinvesting in its franchise owners’ success a priority in recent years and they plan on doing more in 2012 with their green industry initiatives. 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. Green Cleaning Franchise Better Life Maids Creates Digital Referral ProgramAdapting to the rapidly changing technology landscape is an important part of doing business today, especially social media and its ability to grow an audience for a small business. Spring-Green Lawn Care Hosts Manager Training SeminarSpring-Green Lawn Care recently held a three-day Manager Training Seminar at the corporate Support Center. Nationally Recognized Firm Firestorm Solutions Today Announced the Release of a New White PaperFirestorm White Paper Explores the role risk and crisis management have in today 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. The Eco-Friendly Filta Franchise Targets Local Markets by Providing its Franchisees Free Eco-friendly Marketing MaterialsThe Filta Environmental Kitchen Solutions franchise, who has won several green innovation awards, has taken steps this year to enhance its marketing efforts across its Franchise Network with the addition of a complete line of eco-friendly print and... Filta to Launch “The Green Ladle” Newsletter to Promote Environmental Awareness in Commercial KitchensSince Filta’s inception in 1996, the franchise has continued to grow into an internationally recognized brand, helping restaurants and commercial kitchens go green with cooking oil management and other environmental kitchen solutions.
Stratus Building Solutions Launches New Greenclean Janitorial ServiceStratus Building Solutions, a St. Louis-based franchisor of retail-commercial-industrial building cleaning service franchises nationwide, has launched a new, system-wide "GreenClean" janitorial program which uses safe, environmentally-friendly products... 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.
Stratus Building Solutions Offers New Franchise WebsiteStratus Building Solutions releases updated franchising website to enable a more streamlined, user-friendly experience, the facility services franchisor said Wednesday. 1-800-GOT-JUNK? Founder Launches Second Home-Services CompanyBrian Scudamore, founder & CEO of 1-800-GOT-JUNK? was so impressed by the company he hired to paint his house that he decided to buy the company. Restaurants That Use the FiltaFry Service Can Now Save 5% or More on Their Insurance CostThe Filta Environmental Kitchen Solutions Franchise and Navion Insurance Associates have teamed up to offer restaurants and food service operations a discount of at least 5% on their insurance costs, when the facility uses Filta’s FiltaFry service. 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. International Drycleaning Franchise Giant Martinizing Announces Plan to Reduce Single-Use Plastic Waste With Reusable Garment Bags From The Green GarmentoTMAmerica's largest drycleaning franchise with over 240 stores, Martinizing Dry Cleaners, has a new 'green' initiative: reducing their single use plastic through a partnership with reusable drycleaning bag company, The Green Garmento(TM). ElizaJ Announces "Green" Portable RestroomsServing thousands of clients along the East Coast, ElizaJ, has recently added the environmentally friendly Solar Deluxe unit to the portable restroom fleet. Pet Butler, America's Pet Waste Cleanup Service, Announces a New Service for Cat OwnersIn over 1600 towns nationwide, America's Pet Waste Cleanup Service is the world's largest, most respected and first coast-to-coast poop scooping service providing reliable, professional service to over 12,000 clients each week. Sears Announces Launch of All American Army Brand First Infantry CollectionSears announced today the launch of All American Army Brand's First Infantry Division collection. Now, The Authority on Cleaning Up After Your Family Can Also Clean Up After Your PetsToday, The Cleaning Authority (TCA) announced the launch of an exciting new service, Paws & Poop, our premium pet waste removal service. Stratus Building Solutions Launches New Stratus Sani-Proof Cleaning ProgramStratus Building Solutions, a St. Louis-based franchisor of retail-commercial-industrial building cleaning service franchises nationwide, is introducing a new program called "Stratus Sani-Proof" that kills dangerous bacteria, including... HOODZ Boosts Rooftop Services with Exciting New AdditionHOODZ, the nation's largest and most reputable restaurant kitchen exhaust cleaning franchise, has expanded its long list of services that it can provide customers by adding rooftop grease containment solutions manufacturer, DRIPLOC, to its operations. Holiday Shoppers Can Find Easy and Convenient Shopping on Their Mobile Phone With 'Sears2go'Just in time for the busy holiday shopping season, Sears.com today announced the launch of Sears2go -- a mobile commerce Web site. Sears2go, which enables customers to find and buy select Sears.com merchandise from their mobile phone, is the first on-the- 1-800-DryClean Franchise Introduces "Route Runner" Software SystemShannon Toler, president 1-800-DryClean franchise, announced that the leading dry-clean delivery brand has introduced a proprietary software system to enhance customer satisfaction. |
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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