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Your Education Franchise News SourceFranchise News Watch brings you the latest in education franchising news from around the web. As a news aggregator for the education franchise industry, Franchise News Watch streams the latest ground breaking franchise articles, features, guides, blogs, news and more directly to your desktop.  Education Franchise NewsAppleton Announces geniuStyle Platform that “Grants Schools Flexibility to Teach with Creativity”No one can appreciate that more than an entrepreneur from Huntsville, Alabama who believes it’s his calling to change the status quo of America’s school classrooms through innovative solutions his company, Appleton Learning, has been... Appleton Learning Names New Director of Franchise DevelopmentAppleton Learning, a private education organization and franchise that provides individualized tutoring, test preparation, academic testing and assessments for students of all ages, announces that Alissa Ramsay has been named director of franchise. National Leader in Educational Child Care, Primrose Schools®, Makes New Jersey DebutPrimrose Schools (www.primroseschools.com), the nation’s leader in educational child care with more than 240 schools nationwide, will make its flagship entrance into New Jersey on Jan. 23 with the opening of the Primrose School of Warren. Primrose Schools® Reports Record Year for Franchise Sales, Signs Agreement for First California LocationIn a year when U.S. franchise companies continued to see restricted growth due to lack of access to credit and the prolonged effects of the recession, Primrose Schools awarded 36 new franchises and opened 18 schools in 2011. KidzArt Franchise Enters Philippine MarketplaceCelebrating Filipino creativity through art, drawing and imagination is one of the goals of the newest international KidzArt franchise. Young Rembrandts Named in Top 500 Franchises in the United StatesYoung Rembrandts, the nation’s top ranked art enrichment program, has been named one of the top 500 franchises in the United States, ranking No. 287 in Entrepreneur Magazine’s Franchise 500®, No. 55 in Low Cost franchises and No. 87 in...
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.
Rainbow Academy Unwraps the Newest Addition to Its Lineup of Early Learning Centers in Time for the HolidaysA family-focused company that employs over 350 team members serving more than 1800 children through eleven centers across New Jersey in Bergen, Hunterdon, Middlesex, Morris, Monmouth and Union counties is proud to announce the opening of its newest... Appleton Learning Gains Momentum With Multi-Unit Franchise AgreementAccording to Steve Caldeira, CEO of the International Franchising Association, in regards to successful businesses, franchising is doing better than most industries due to its proven business model with 40 percent growth over the past decade. Raising the Bar Means Raising the Grades: Stricter Scholarship Standards and the Need to Compete Make Tutoring Programs Invaluable to Georgia YouthRecent changes to the HOPE scholarship make it crucial that Georgia's children focus not only on graduating from high school, but on graduating with strong grades and the academic skills and confidence necessary for college success. Rising Grades, Rising Hopes: New Club Z! Branch Will Help Students Catch Up to Grade Level and BeyondIn the current educational climate of budget cuts, larger class sizes, and fewer school personnel, providing quality attention to every student is harder than ever. Supplemental Tutoring Provides Grade Repair and New Hope for Struggling StudentsDuring this hectic time of year, many families are finding themselves with one more complication to deal with: a child struggling in school. Boosting Grades and Raising Expectations: New Club Z! Tutoring Services Branch Opens in Bethesda AreaWhen it comes to helping struggling children to succeed and thrive in school, there's simply no substitute for individual attention and direction, and yet, in today's crowded classrooms, teachers' resources are already strained to the breaking point.
FocalPoint Business Coaching Joins Frantopia as Business PartnerFranchise Business Review, the premier market research firm for the franchise industry, announced today that FocalPoint Business Coaching has become a business partner and content expert for Frantopia, FBR's social networking and business resources site.
Primrose Schools(R) Donates More Than $124,000 to Reach Out and ReadWith its 2011 donation of more than $124,000, Primrose Schools has donated nearly $1 million since the inception of its six-year partnership with Reach Out and Read, a national non-profit organization that partners with doctors to provide books to... Swim School Franchise Focuses on Survival of the LittlestWith drowning as the leading cause of death among children under five years old, British Swim School has spent the past 30 years putting a unique twist on traditional swimming classes. Huntington Learning Center Opens Franchise Opportunities to New York Metro MarketHuntington Learning Center, a leader in tutoring and supplemental learning services, recently announced it is making franchise opportunities available in the New York Metro market. A Competitive Boost for the Back-to-School Season: Club Z! Brings World-Class Tutoring to Northern VirginiaFinding a good tutor can be incredibly difficult, as new Club Z! area directors Murali, Nagesh, and Dilip know from first-hand experience. Building Children's Skills, from Z! to A's: New Club Z! Tutoring Branch Will Offer One-on-One Tutoring to Missouri YouthIn Missouri's Greater Springfield Area, new franchise owners Kevin and Leisha Baker, a 25-year marketing and business development professional and an experienced educator, are committed to making a difference in their community by owning and operating...
Online Trading Academy Colorado Earns Rocky Mountain Performance Excellence AwardOnline Trading Academy of Colorado received the Timberline Award from Rocky Mountain Performance Excellence at its annual award ceremony on Nov. 4, 2011 in Denver, Colorado.
Kiddie Academy Further Develops Relationship With TD-BankKiddie Academy Domestic Franchising is pleased to announce its continued small business financing relationship with TD Bank, America's Most Convenient Bank(R). What Scares Students and Parents This Time of Year? No, Not Spiders, Witches, or Ghouls; It's AlgebraA recent survey by Kelton Research, conducted for Sylvan Learning, finds that most eighth and ninth graders consider Algebra to be their toughest, scariest, subject. 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. Primrose Schools Enters Five New U.S. Markets, Prepares for West Coast Franchise ExpansionQuality early childhood education will be more accessible to families in major U.S. markets as Primrose Schools opens its first preschools in Chicago, New Jersey, Washington D.C., Philadelphia and Boston. School Of Rock Teams Up With Mike Peters Of The Alarm/Big Country And The Love Hope Strength FoundationSchool of Rock will be announcing a three-day recording workshop in November at their music school locations nationwide. The workshop provides an interactive educational music experience with an emphasis on recording and vocals. New Horizons Computer Learning Centers, Inc. granted VMware Authorized Training Center (VATC) StatusNew Horizons Computer Learning Centers has signed on with VMware to become a member of the VMware Authorized Training Center (VATC) program. Back to School, Forward to Success: Club Z! Tutoring Builds Skills and Confidence for Maryland ChildrenWith a new school year just begun, fall is the perfect time for a fresh academic start. Yet many children start the year already behind, suffering from the after effects of a poor spring semester followed by a distracting summer in which months of... A Strong Start for a Stronger Year: Club Z! Lends New Support to St. Charles SchoolingAs students across the nation settle into the routine of a new school year, many parents are seeing the first few graded assignments trickle homeward. School of Rock West Broward is Now Open for BusinessSchool of Rock, the national brand leader in music education for kids, is thrilled to announce that a new franchise school at 6880 Dykes Road, Southwest Ranches, Florida, is now open. Online Trading Academy Names Gene Longobardi Chief Operating OfficerOnline Trading Academy has awarded the newly-created position of Chief Operating Officer to Gene Longobardi. New Survey Finds Many Families Out of Tune on Music Education: Primrose Schools Shows Parents How to Turn Up the Music to Support LearningMore than half of U.S. children and adults have never received music education, though a majority (68 percent) thinks its important, says a new IBOPE Zogby poll commissioned by Primrose Schools, The Leader in Educational Child Care. School Of Rock Opens New Franchise Location In Music City!School of Rock is thrilled to announce the opening of a new location in Franklin, TN! Does Your Child Need a Tutor?Ideally, parents will know long before their child brings home a failing report card that he or she needs tutoring help -- but Eileen Huntington, co-founder of Huntington Learning Center, says that it's important for parents to heed both academic and non- Computer Explorers Partners With The Music Producer Software, Students Create Original Music With ComputersComputer Explorers, a national child technology education franchise, formed a national partnership with The Music Producer Software to teach kids how to compose original music using computers.
Sylvan Learning's Book Adventure Teams Up with the Family Film Dolphin Tale to Bring New Reading Contest for Children and FamiliesTo help cultivate and encourage a love of reading in the new academic year, Sylvan Learning's Book Adventure is teaming up with the family adventure movie Dolphin Tale to launch a new reading contest with prizes for both individual students and...
What Financial Crisis? Kiddie Academy Continues to Facilitate FinancingFinancing and small business loans are once again top of mind for franchisors as the credit crunch continues to impact many industries. Some franchisors are struggling to put additional resources in place to assist franchisees with finding loans, as point No Time Like Summer to Start SAT Prep: New Club Z! Branch in Huntington Offers Test Preparation and Other Tutoring Services to Local YouthWhile kids across the country may currently be preoccupied with the next hour's TV lineup or finding someone to drive them to the mall, many parents are realizing that it's time to plan a little productivity into their child's summertime schedule - especi |
Features & Special ReportsCreating 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. Jim Collins to Keynote 2012 Multi-Unit Franchising ConferenceMulti-Unit Franchisee Magazine announced today that Jim Collins, business expert and best-selling author, will deliver the opening keynote address at the 2012 Multi-Unit Franchising Conference (MUFC). Growing Up Franchising: Sam Covelli Develops Both His Brands And EmployeesSam Covelli says he grew up in the restaurant business working in his father's McDonald's. Under his father's leadership, Covelli Enterprises eventually grew to 26 locations, one of the largest McDonald's franchisees in the country. Members Only: Ray Harrigill Builds A Successful Membership-Based Business ModelRay Harrigill believes in diversification. His Sunray Companies has restaurants (Bumpers Drive-In), tanning salons (Palm Beach Tan), fitness centers (Koko FitClub), and hotel properties (Hampton Inn), to name a few. That's because of lessons he's learned along the way. Creating Jobs: Zane Tankel Is Taking Matters Into His Own HandsZane Tankel is not waiting on any government job programs to help his business. CMO Roundtable - Using Profiling to Retain More CustomersWhat are some fresh, innovative ways you are using profiling, targeting,<br /> and loyalty programs to acquire and retain more customers? 
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