September 03, 2010
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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 NewsBusiness Coaching Expert Offers Free Webinar for Landscape Contractors throughout SeptemberJonathan Goldhill, owner of The Growth Coach of Los Angeles, a business coaching franchise that serves small business owners throughout the region, is offering landscape contractors nationwide a free webinar throughout the month of September. The webinar,
Primrose Schools Franchise Unveils Its Highly Anticipated Urban ModelFor the first time in the company's twenty eight year history, Primrose Schools, the Leader In Educational Child Care®, is introducing its nationally renowned Balanced Learning® curriculum and child care services in a metropolitan setting. Primros
KidzArt Franchise Offers Free Franchises in National GiveawayKidzArt, an international children's art education franchise company, announced that in November 2010, five lucky people will win a complete KidzArt/Art Innovators franchise for free. Business-savvy individuals who want to own a business with complete tra
Primrose Schools(R) Receives Excellence in Education AwardAdvancED has named Jo Kirchner, president and CEO of Primrose Schools, the AdvancED Excellence in Education Award Winner for accredited corporations. Primrose Schools is a national early childhood education company with more than 200 schools across the... New Horizons Worldwide Announces Renewal of India AgreementsNew Horizons, the world's largest independent I.T. training company, today announced it had renewed agreements with its India partner New Horizons India Limited, to continue its exclusive arrangement for an additional 7-year period through 2016.
The Growth Coach(R) Franchise Offers $5,000 Referral FeeAs traditional advertising and broker relationships continue to get more expensive but less effective at generating quality franchise leads, The Growth Coach, a national franchise of small business coaches in more than 140 markets, is breaking away...
Luck Kanthatham Honored for Service Excellence by AbrakadoodleDuring Abrakadoodle's sixth annual national conference held April 30-May 2, 2010, Luck Kanthatham, Director of Abrakadoodle- Central Orange County, CA, was recognized with a Raving Fans Award for receiving multiple "highly satisfied" responses from...
Abrakadoodle-Singapore Participates in International Franchise WorkshopThe importance of positive franchise relations took center stage at an international franchise workshop, which was held April 23, 2010 at Maxwell Chambers in Singapore. Ben Litalien, Certified Franchise Executive and principal of Franchise Well, LLC... Abrakadoodle Franchise Anounces NW Florida Franchise Brings Creative Conservation to Destin Green FestOn this 40th annual celebration of Earth Day in which individuals and organizations take part in promoting the importance of conservation, a strong partnership has emerged in Destin, Florida that reflects the spirit of fostering... Abrakadoodle's Franchise Kids' Imagination Project to Premiere at Art Whino GalleryAbrakadoodle international art education franchise is pleased to announce the premiere of children's art from around the globe submitted as part of Abrakadoodle's Kids Imagination Project (KIP), a campaign designed to promote children's creativity that... Abrakadoodle Franchise Programs Rate High in Consecutive YearsAbrakadoodle conducts annual surveys of its principals and educational directors at community locations offering Abrakadoodle art and creativity programs throughout the U.S. The 2010 results are in and more than 90-percent of Abrakadoodle's customers... Primrose Schools Franchise Circumvents Credit Crunch with Innovative Financing SolutionsPrimrose School Franchising Company announced today that it has secured financing for 30 new franchise owners to open 14 new private preschools in the past 5 months, since bringing on seasoned franchise finance professional John Teat to its team. The Growth Coach Franchise 'Business Barometer' Polls Owners on Job OutlookSmall business owners across the U.S. are starting to show signs of job growth, according to a survey conducted by The Growth Coach, a business coaching franchise system that serves several thousand small business clients annually in more than 150... Abrakadoodle Childrens Education Franchise Anounces Arts Advocacy Reflected in Cooperative Arts Activities in Austin, TexasOn this the 23rd annual Arts Advocacy Day in which individuals and organizations take part in promoting the importance of the arts, a strong partnership has emerged in Austin that reflects the spirit of fostering community arts programming.
Shining Expansion: Husband/Wife Team Set Mission to Spread ExcellenceFor over 20 years, Sunbrook Academy has educated thousands of young children in surrounding Atlanta suburbs, relying on its Foundations™ Learning Program and customized learning approach that focus on laying the groundwork for lifelong success. Kumon Opens Historical Museum Celebrating 36 Years in AmericaKumon, the world's largest after-school education company, opens a historical museum in dedication of its late founder, Toru Kumon, on Wednesday, March 17th, at 10 a.m. at the Kumon North American headquarters in Teaneck, New Jersey.
Military Veterans and Disabled Offered Franchise Opportunities at KidzArtKidzArt, an international children's art education franchise company, has announced a special deferred payment franchise ownership program offered to veterans and disabled. "KidzArt is interested in providing disabled people or former service members... Military Veterans and Disabled Offered Franchise Opportunities at KidzArtKidzArt, an international children's art education franchise company, has announced a special deferred payment franchise ownership program offered to veterans and disabled. "KidzArt is interested in providing disabled people or former service members...
TCYonline.com U.S. Affiliates Fast Getting Into the GrooveTCYonline.com's Business Affiliate Model is going great guns in the US despite the fact that the country is going through an economic recession. "Since education is always recession-free, now is the best time to show effectiveness of our service. Some US Schools Keen on TCYonline One-On-One Math TutoringIt was a simple demo about one-on-one online live Math tutoring at a school Principal's office that did it all.
"Brain Training" Company Ranked #1 on Entrepreneur List LearningRx Tops Entrepreneur's 2010 Child Enrichment Franchise List and Ranks in Franchise 500Entrepreneur has released its 31st Annual franchise lists and LearningRx has not only made the Franchise 500, but also topped the Child Enrichment category. Business Coach's Rebate Incentive Program Designed to Spur GrowthWith all the talk about economic stimulus and job creation plans due to the lingering effects of the recession, The Growth Coach is cranking up their expansion plans, confronting "start-up fears" and "tight credit" in the marketplace head on. Primrose Schools Opens Education Training FacilityPrimrose Schools announced today the opening of its new Primrose School of Education, a 22,000-square foot training facility for the franchise owners of its more than 200 schools nationwide. The School of Education opening is part of Primrose... Entrepreneur Magazine Ranks Kumon No. 1 Tutoring FranchiseKumon, the world's largest after-school education company, ranks No. 1 in the tutoring category in Entrepreneur magazine's annual Franchise 500 list for the ninth consecutive year. The company attracts entrepreneurs with a desire to help children...
New Horizons Worldwide Announces Plans to Enter Scandinavia Via New Partnership in SwedenNew Horizons, the world's largest independent I.T. training company, today announced plans to enter the Scandinavia region with a newly formed franchise partnership in the country of Sweden. Survey: Small Businesses Make Noticeable Post-Recession ChangesA majority of U.S. small business owners have changed the way they think about and operate their companies as a result of the recent recession, according to a survey conducted by The Growth Coach, a business coaching franchise system which serves... Back Creek Christian Academy Wins 2009 "Young Masters" Art ContestTwo young artists from Back Creek Christian Academy have won the premier art contest hosted by Young Masters, a national franchise that showcases children's artwork on lasting keepsakes. The Growth Coach Ranked Among Nation's Top 300 Franchise CompaniesThe Growth Coach, the only pure business coaching franchise system in North America with the single purpose of helping drive the success and balance the lives of business owners, ranked # 139 in an overall comprehensive listing of the nation's top 300... Primrose Schools Makes Franchise Ownership Easier in Tough EconomyTo expedite franchise growth in communities where early childhood education options are limited, Primrose Schools, with more than 200 locations nationwide, announced it has launched two new incentives for prospective franchise candidates in the... |
Features & Special ReportsFranchising With Family Members Can Be Fraught With Danger Or Filled With SuccessIt can be difficult enough to get a franchise up and running on your own, or with other operational and investing partners, but it can be downright arduous if family members are involved in the deal. But that's the route some franchisees take and when done properly this management model can provide years of personal and professional harmony. But there are some secrets to making it work. Go in unprepared and you could break up a business and a family. The Winner's ColumnAs savvy franchise companies continue to flourish in this challenging economy, FUSR will continue to bring you good news each month, highlighting brands that are adding units, increasing comp store sales, striking deals with investors, and continuing to grow despite the economy - maybe even because of it. And, as the U.S. struggles through its "jobless recovery," growth-oriented franchisors continue to look overseas for expansion opportunities. Sales Intelligence for Superior Performance, Part 2Aggressive growth companies measure the performance of their sales personnel just as they do their advertising. With high recruitment expenses you can't afford mediocre selling performance, which costs dearly in lost franchise deals. A policyholder survey by Prudential Insurance revealed that the greatest influencing factor in the buying process is the sales person. Turning Around Struggling FranchiseesTwo years of tight credit and reduced consumer spending have left many franchisees reeling and put a serious crimp in franchisors' royalty streams. Workout professionals and bankruptcy attorneys experienced in franchising discuss what franchisors can do to help turn around distressed units - without spending scarce funds or getting themselves into legal hot water. New Gift Card Regulations Kicked in August 22ndLast year when President Obama signed the Credit Card Act of 2009 (the Act") into law, the nation's attention largely focused on those provisions of the law that aim to change the way credit card companies do business with consumers. However, since the Act imposes requirements on gift card issuers, it also changed the way many retailers and franchise companies will do business with consumers. Strong Cultures Sell More Franchises!Every franchise organization has a culture, the same way every person has a personality. If your franchise brand is serious about growth and development, ask yourself these two questions: 1) Does our franchise system have a strong, positive culture?; and 2) Is it a culture that promotes selling franchises? Special Operations: Franchising in a Strange LandOpening franchise units in nontraditional locations has been the domain of specialists--but not anymore. With the economy still slumping, lending still tight, and suburban expansion at a standstill, many multi-unit franchisees are exploring the viability of sites such as airports, hotels, colleges, senior centers, highway rest stops, hospitals, and military bases. Rolling with the Punches: Franchisors Continue Adapting to ChangeThe rules and methods for franchise sales are changing daily with the general public's increasing awareness of the economy, deficits, lending, the housing market, and more. As some of us "graybeards" can remember, this isn't the first time the rules have changed--and it won't be the last. Change on the HorizonJust like any business, the franchising business is one that I have seen evolve tremendously over the past 30 years. While many of the cornerstones and crucial elements - product, simplicity, control, and support - remain the same, so much is changing. Hiring Entrepreneurs: A Case Study of Hiring the Spirit of SuccessAs we continue to mine Dave Melton's book, <i>Hire the American Dream,</i> I thought it would be interesting to highlight a case study that demonstrates just how successful smart hiring can be. Here Melton describes his experience hiring an immigrant.
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