February 10, 2012
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Your Computer and Internet Services Franchise Business Expansion News SourceFranchise News Watch brings you the latest in computer and internet services franchising business expansion 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 Business Expansion NewsBoulder 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.
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.
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. 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. 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.
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. CMIT Solutions Technology Makeover of Monarch School Transforms Learning for Students With Special NeedsA year ago, The Monarch School of New England, which serves children with special needs, had about 24 aging computers on their Rochester, N.H., campus, ranging from seven to 10 years old.
Play N Trade Brings the Ultimate Video Gaming Experience to O'Fallon, MissouriPlay N Trade Franchise, Inc., one of the fastest-growing video game franchises, has a new store in O Computer Explorers Expands to Vast New Market in ChinaComputer Explorers, a Houston-based child technology education franchisor, is expanding to the world's most populous country with a project that meets Chinese demand for U.S. style creative and innovative education. L & W Investigations Owners Expand TerritoriesGlenn Parker, owner of L&W Investigations Georgia franchise and Polk County, Florida since 2005 has recently acquired the Orlando, Florida territory and surrounding area. Margaret Shumel, owner of the L&W Investigations territories of Westchester County,. Franchisees open third ColorTyme in VirginiaWith success from their Lynchburg and Danville locations, Jeff and Jill Tepper recently opened the doors to their latest ColorTyme store in South Boston, Va. Franchisee adds another ColorTyme in AnchorageCustomers on the east side of Anchorage now have access to rent to own electronics, furniture, appliances, and other unique items right in their neighborhood thanks to Mark Childers, a franchisee who has been a part of the ColorTyme system for more than.. Wilmington welcomes ColorTyme Sales and LeaseAfter more than seven years of success as a ColorTyme franchising partner, Cort Hill recently launched his own store in Wilmington with hopes of opening more in the area.
Franchisees open second ColorTyme in HoustonJust three months after opening their first rent-to-own store, owners Mike Do and David Rogers have added another ColorTyme to the Houston area. The new location will offer rent-to-own appliances, electronics and furniture to residents in the city's south ColorTyme Comes Back to Fort WorthFort Worth residents can enjoy ColorTyme once again thanks to Justin Jordan, the new store's manager and operating partner. With 10 years of industry experience and a former manager of rent-to-own stores in Lubbock, College Station, Comanche and Eastland,
Lexington ColorTyme expands to offer more products and servicesAn updated look is not all that's new for the local ColorTyme rent-to-own store. Now located at 1315 Winchester Rd., the store occupies a larger space to provide a greater mix of products and services for Lexington residents. Houston ColorTyme hosts successful Grand Opening eventThe recent Houston ColorTyme Grand Opening was more than just an afternoon of family fun and games. Saturday's event marked a new locally-owned rent-to-own option for residents and introduced the store's customer-focused owners and staff.
ColorTyme Rent-to-Own Franchise Debuts in HoustonColorTyme, a widely known and trusted brand for more than 30 years, has opened a store in Houston thanks to two local residents. Owners Mike Do and David Rogers recently introduced their first of what they hope to be many locally owned-and-operated rent-t Play N Trade Coming to the City of Riverview, FloridaPlay N Trade Video Games to Open First Store in Riverview.
Montgomery ColorTyme celebrates second Grand OpeningAfter a warm welcome from the community they serve, ColorTyme held a special Grand Re-Opening event yesterday celebrating its success as the area's preferred choice in rent-to-own. The Montgomery Area Chamber of Commerce joined Derrick Vinson and Eddie Ed
Franchisees Strive to Offer The Best In Rent-To-OwnTwo franchisees recently set out to improve rent-to-own in Sharon Hill, Pa. by introducing ColorTyme to the area. Harry Pappas III and Scott McHale combined their extensive retail and franchising experience to give residents a better way of doing business Sign Biz Business Services Opportunity Announces Keen Flying Colors In Grand Style!Lane Keen formally launched his new sign store, Keen Signs & Graphics, with a Ribbon Cutting at 4 P.M. on Thursday, July 29th, 2010. Representatives from the Augusta Metro Chamber of Commerce, as well as members of the business community were in attendanc Mathnasium Learning Centers Opens 200th U.S. LocationBolstered by the stability of the supplemental education industry and growing demand for effective math education, Mathnasium Learning Centers today announced the opening of its 200th U.S. franchise in Manhattan Beach, CA. Games2U Entertainment Reaches 100th Franchise MilestoneNational party franchise Games2U Entertainment announced this week the signing of their 100th franchise in Naples, FL. Interstate All Battery Center Powers into Six New MarketsInterstate Battery Franchising and Development, the franchisor of Interstate All Battery Center (IABC) recently announced four new franchisee signings in six markets nationwide: McKinney, Texas; Plano, Texas; Tyler, Texas; Gilbert, Ariz...
Online Trading Academy Announces the Grand Opening of New Philadelphia LocationOnline Trading Academy will celebrate the Grand Opening of its Philadelphia financial education center this month. Grand Opening events include a special address from Senator Daylin Leach from 3 PM to 7 PM on Thursday, September 24th. He is expected to... Online Trading Academy Announces the Grand Opening of New South Florida LocationOnline Trading Academy will celebrate the opening of its third Florida campus with the Grand Opening of the new Fort Lauderdale financial education center. Grand Opening events include Free Power Trading Workshops on September 10, 11 and 12th, hosted... Interstate All Battery Center Charges NationDallas-based battery replacement company, Interstate Batteries Franchise and Development, the franchisor of Interstate All Battery Center (IABC) will be the only all battery franchise to solidify a presence in all 50 states with the signings of two new... |
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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