February 09, 2012
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Your Computer and Internet Services Franchise News SourceFranchise News Watch brings you the latest in computer and internet services franchising news from around the web. As a news aggregator for the computer and internet services franchise industry, Franchise News Watch streams the latest ground breaking franchise articles, features, guides, blogs, news and more directly to your desktop.  Computer and Internet Services Franchise News
Play N Trade Announces Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 Tournament Participants Are Competing for a 2012 Jeep PatriotPlay N Trade Franchise Inc., a franchisor of video game retail stores, is excited to host an international Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 tournament at Play N Trade stores in the U.S. and Canada. Mathnasium of Syosset-Jericho Hosts Open House Sat Feb. 11 & Sun Feb. 12: 2-5 PMMathnasium of Syosset-Jericho is hosting open houses on Saturday, February 11 and Sunday, February 12 to introduce its services to the community, and show area residents they can “count” on Mathnasium to forge a positive attitude towards math. ColorTyme Hires Michael Landry as Vice President of Franchise SalesMichael Landry has joined the ColorTyme organization as vice president of franchise sales. Vehicle Batteries At Risk In Harsh Winter WeatherAs Old Man Winter begins to grip the nation, Interstate Batteries encourages motorists to protect and care for that part of the vehicle a driver depends on most each day. Cold weather can influence a vehicle engine to put twice as much stress on the... Signs Now Selects EDSF to Administer New Scholarship ProgramSigns Now, a division of Allegra Network LLC, recently selected the Electronic Document Scholarship Foundation (EDSF), an international, non-profit organization dedicated to the document management and communications industries, to administer five new...
Providence Franchisee Partners with Wareham Youth to Raise Money: Awareness for Children’s Hospital BostonFor a third year in a row, Providence ColorTyme franchisee Al Coelho is partnering with a patient at Children’s Hospital Boston to raise money and awareness for the hospital. Boulder County Couple Becomes Instant Imprints Area Franchisees; Key Colorado Players in Company’s Expansion StrategyMike and Linda Boyd know a thing or two about running a franchise. Now, the entrepreneurial duo will have an opportunity to teach others the art of effectively running a franchise as Instant Imprints Area Franchisees.
Top producers recognized at 2012 ColorTyme National ConventionRent-to-own franchisor, ColorTyme, honored its top performers and recognized exceptional owner accomplishments yesterday at the 2012 National Convention. Mark and Tracy Childers received ColorTyme’s Franchisee of the Year Eagle Award, the highest...
ColorTyme Kicks Off 2012 National Convention with a Bang – Lower FeesNew ColorTyme CEO Cathy Skula delivered shock-and-awe punch to the kick off of the ColorTyme 2012 National Convention, themed Make It Happen, by rolling out a new strategic plan for growth that included lower fees.
Franchisee opens his first ColorTyme in Ashland, KentuckyMike Courts is a rent-to-own professional who has, for years, wanted to own his own ColorTyme stores. After years of managing four stores for a competitor, Courts made his move at the beginning of this year.
Dean of Franchise Development Puts Proven Principles to Work with Instant ImprintsRalph Askar is putting the same principles into action as he sets his sights on drastically increasing Instant Imprints’ footprint across North America and beyond.
Batteries Plus Selects HighJump Warehouse Management SystemHighJump Software, a global provider of supply chain management software, today announced that Batteries Plus has implemented the HighJump warehouse management system (WMS) in its new national distribution center in Glendale, Wis. Merrymeeting, Inc. Acquires Geeks On Call from On Call Holdings InternationalMerrymeeting, Inc. announced today an investment in Geeks On Call, a leading franchisor and provider of computer and network services. Franchisees open their second ColorTyme in North CarolinaFour years after opening their first North Carolina rent-to-own store in Goldsboro, Mark and Dawn Martin have added another ColorTyme, this time in Raleigh. Beating the Credit Crunch: TeamLogic IT Announces Financing Option Available in JanuaryBeginning January 2012, qualified prospective franchisees have the option to finance half of the $40,000 franchise fee. As another advantage to new franchisees, TeamLogic IT will not require payment on the borrowed amount for the first 12 months.
Battery Giant to Continue Focus on Green Battery Recycling EffortsEntering its fourth year in business, Battery Giant Franchise, LLC announces its commitment to continue their focus on enhancing the company’s green battery recycling efforts in 2012. Top of the Pop: Games2U is Recognized by Entrepreneur Magazine!Games2U, Inc., the world's leading provider of mobile entertainment, has been recognized by Entrepreneur Magazine as one of the top 500 Franchise systems in the U.S. 2012 will be the second year in a row that Games2U has been listed on... Calling all Veterans: TeamLogic IT Waives Franchise Fee for Qualified Military Veterans in 2012With veteran unemployment rates higher than the national average and tens of thousands of service men and women returning from deployment, TeamLogic IT is awarding up to 10 franchises to qualified military veterans by waiving the $40,000 franchise fee. Math Only Learning Center Arrives in New Hyde ParkMathnasium, a math-only learning center for children, has opened its newest location in New Hyde Park at 1003 Jericho Turnpike. Gamin' Ride Rolls Into South FloridaDonna Greslo took the leap to become a small business owner since she has helped people buy and sell businesses for many years while managing a business brokerage. Five Ways Businesses Can Cut Costs in the New YearThe New Year is a great time for businesses to look at last year's expense reports to see where they can save money on their office supply budgets. Cartridge World, the country's largest printer cartridge retailer, is helping office managers find new...
Colortyme Names Cathy Skula President And CEOColortyme, America’s oldest franchisor of independently owned-and-operated rent-to-own stores, today announced the appointment of Cathy Skula to president and CEO, effective January 1, 2012.
Battery Giant Celebrates Grand Opening of First Franchise Store in ArizonaBattery Giant Franchise, LLC celebrated the official grand opening of Arizona’s first franchise store on Saturday, December 10, 2011.
CMIT Solutions Launches ‘CMIT Impression: Visual Collaboration Made Easy’ For Small BusinessesCMIT Solutions, a leading managed service IT provider for small businesses, has unveiled a new package that will transform the way small businesses communicate and operate.
Interstate Batteries Earns 'Top Places to Work' HonorFor the third consecutive year, Interstate Battery System of America has been recognized as one of Dallas-Fort Worth's Top 100 Places to Work by The Dallas Morning News.
Cartridge World Helps Remove Financing Obstacles to Franchise OwnershipCartridge World, the world's largest ink and toner refilling retail franchise, announced today new partnerships to help entrepreneurs gain greater access to bank financing and start-up capital to open a franchise. Cartridge World Opens Online Office Supply StoreSince 2003, business customers have saved 30-40 percent on printer cartridges at Cartridge World. Now they can save time by ordering from Cartridge World's new online store at www.CartridgeWorld.com.
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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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