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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 News
FASTSIGNS(R) Enhances New Store Growth Capabilities, Expands Relationship With Long Time Partner Cassidy TurleyContinuing to solidify its spot as the leader in the visual communications industry, FASTSIGNS International, Inc.,announces the hire of Cassidy Turley to manage site selection, acquisition, and construction management for its new store growth throughout. Play N Trade Berwyn, Illinois Celebrates Grand OpeningPlay N Trade Franchise, Inc, the largest video game franchise worldwide, is excited to announce the grand opening of its Berwyn, Illinois store on Saturday, March 31st.
FASTSIGNS® to Enter Puerto Rico with Five-Unit Franchise DealFASTSIGNS International Inc., the worldwide franchisor of FASTSIGNS® sign and graphics centers, has announced a deal with a trio of prestigious business leaders in Puerto Rico to bring five locations to the island in the next five years. Paying it Forward: TeamLogic IT Awards First Franchise Through New Veterans ProgramRetired United States Air Force (USAF) Colonel Mark Kelly and his wife Dawn Kelly, a former systems analyst for the USAF, look to the next phase of their lives as the first veteran franchisees to participate in TeamLogic IT’s recently announced...
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. FASTSIGNS Launches Local Expansion with New Center in Westbury, Hosts Seminar Discussing Key Development PlansOn the heels of opening its first center in Long Island, FASTSIGNS, the worlds premier business to business marketing solution franchise with more than 530 locations, is looking to expand its local presence and open as many as eight locations in the area. Batteries Plus(R) Completes Record Year for DevelopmentBatteries Plus(R), the nation's first, largest and fastest growing battery and light bulb franchise had another record year in 2011, including the opening of its 500th store.
Cartridge World Management Buy-Out will Accelerate ExpansionThe world's largest print cartridge refill and manufacturing franchisor, Cartridge World, is moving into its next growth phase after agreement this week for an Australian-based private equity fund and the company's management to buy a controlling...
Cartridge Depot Opens in Falls Church, VAIndividuals and businesses who use ink and toner cartridges – that is, everyone who prints anything – now have a convenient way to save money and protect the environment thanks to Michael Neuman. Mr. Neuman has opened a new Cartridge Depot fr 4 more Disc Replays open in time for Black Friday 2008!The new Disc Replay franchise in Terre Haute, Indiana will hold its grand opening on Friday, November 29, 2008. Scott Philiph, owner of the local Terre Haute franchise has been working hard putting the final touches on his brand new franchise in... FASTSIGNS(R) Inks Five New DealsWhile new business development has stalled for many, local FASTSIGNS® is continuing to defy recession conservatism and sign new store deals at a rapid pace.
Disc Replay Movies Music Games signs first Indiana franchiseDisc Replay Movies Music and Games has sold its first franchise in Indiana. The franchise located in Terre Haute Indiana. Scott Philiphs, the franchisee states he is excited to be awarded the first Indiana franchise.
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. 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. RidgeviewTel(TM), LLC Contributes to Salida and Surrounding CommunitiesRidgeviewTel(TM), LLC, a rural broadband communications provider, is excited to announce the completion of their Salida area infrastructure and corresponding contributions to the Salida community.
Cartridge World Announces Additional Expansion Into South AmericaCartridge World, the world's fastest growing ink cartridge refill franchise concept, has announced its additional expansion plans for South America. 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.
The GameTruck Franchise Able to Conquer Economy & Growing Video Game MarketThe Franchise opportunity presented by The GameTruck can help people find economic security in a rapidly growing market. 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. Games2U Launches G3 NationallyStaying true to it's original message that owning a franchise should be all fun and games, the Austin-based company Games2U is announcing their latest in a series of fast-growing franchisee opportunities: G3. 100-PROOFSince its first store opened in 2002, the hallmark of Rapid Refill Ink has been its commitment to doing more by using less. Five years later, this ideal still holds true, but on a much greater level: Rapid Refill Ink's crusade to save has spawned its 100t Play N Trade Merges with Dimensions Games Corporation: Extends Leading Gaming Environment to CanadaPlay N Trade, the world's largest video game retail franchisor, has announced expansion to Canada through a merger with Canadian-based Dimensions Games Corporation.
World-Wide Party: Games2U Expands to the Middle East!Games2U finalized a development agreement with an experienced operator to open Games2U franchises in six Middle East countries. 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.
eMed-ID, World's First Medical Identification Franchise, Opens Tampa Bay Market for Franchise SaleseMed-ID, the world's first medical identification franchise providing consumers with a personal USB device that will expedite emergency responders treatment of trauma victims or those unable to communicate, is rapidly expanding its national footprint... Game Truck Awards Franchising OpportunityGame Truck, the original and world's first Mobile Video Game Theater, announces today the immediate availability of Game Truck franchises in 35 states. MonitorClosely.com the Nations Leading Digital Surveillance Systems Franchise Announces 11 New LocationsThe following Franchisees' have successfully completed their MonitorClosely.com Franchisee Training Program. They are all very excited to start servicing their community with state-of-the-art digital surveillance systems, and we are extremely pleased... 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 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,. 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, FASTSIGNS(R) Inks New Conversion Deal in Bourbonnais, Ill.While the uncertain economy and credit freeze have halted business development plans for some entrepreneurs, local entrepreneur Greg Yates continues to set high standards and has announced a signed deal to open three FASTSIGNS stores throughout the local Games2U Entertainment Reaches 100th Franchise MilestoneNational party franchise Games2U Entertainment announced this week the signing of their 100th franchise in Naples, FL. Flicko's Video Workshops' Springfield, MO Store Now OpenFlicko's Video Workshop, a franchise video company based in Louisville, KY, announces the opening of its newest franchise in Springfield, MO. 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. Vehicle Tracking Solutions Expands Franchise Network to North CarolinaVehicle Tracking Solutions (VTS), a leading provider of automatic vehicle location (AVL) and fleet monitoring solutions, today announced the opening of a new franchise location in Raleigh, NC.
H3 Enterprises President and CEO, Dr. Benjamin Chavis, Signs Miami HipHopSodaShopTM AgreementH3 Enterprises, Inc. (PINKSHEETS: HTRE) President and CEO Dr. Benjamin Chavis announced today that H3 Inc. has formally begun the process to open its second HipHopSodaShop. America Is Officially Charged, Batteries Plus, Nation's Leading Battery Retailer, Opens 300th StoreWhen an idea driven entrepreneur opened the first Batteries Plus in Green Bay, Wis. nearly 20 years ago, no one thought Ron Rezetko's idea to open a store that just sells batteries could grow into the nation's largest chain focused on the $24 billion... |
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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