February 09, 2012
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Education Franchise Financial News

Primrose Schools® Reports Record Year for Franchise Sales, Signs Agreement for First California Location

In 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.

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The Gymboree Corporation Reports Third Fiscal Quarter 2011 Results

The Gymboree Corporation (the ″Company″) today reported consolidated financial results for the third fiscal quarter ended October 29, 2011.

What Financial Crisis? Kiddie Academy Continues to Facilitate Financing

Financing 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

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The Gymboree Corporation Announces Plan to Refinance Existing $820 Million Senior Secured Term Loan and Provides Preliminary Estimates for Fiscal 2010 and Preliminary Outlook for Fiscal 2011

The Gymboree Corporation (the "Company") today announced its intention to refinance its existing $820 million senior secured term loan, maturing in 2017, with a new $820 million senior secured term loan facility. The terms of the new facility are expected

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The Gymboree Corporation Updates Fourth Quarter Earnings Guidance

The Gymboree Corporation (Nasdaq: GYMB) today announced revised earnings expectations for the fourth fiscal quarter ending January 30, 2010.

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The Gymboree Corporation Reports Third Quarter Sales Results

The Gymboree Corporation (Nasdaq: GYMB) reported net sales from retail operations for the third fiscal quarter ended October 31, 2009, of $265.6 million, an increase of 2% compared to net sales from retail operations of $261.3 million for the third...

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The Gymboree Corporation Updates Third Quarter Sales and Earnings Guidance

The Gymboree Corporation (Nasdaq: GYMB) today announced revised sales and earnings expectations for the third fiscal quarter ending October 31, 2009.

New Horizons Reports Second Quarter and Six Months Ended June 30, 2008 Results

New Horizons Worldwide, Inc. (Pink Sheets: NEWH) today reported financial results for the second quarter and the six months ended June 30, 2009.

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The Gymboree Corporation Reports Second Quarter Sales Results; Issues Preliminary Guidance for Third Quarter

The Gymboree Corporation (Nasdaq: GYMB) reported net sales from retail operations for the second fiscal quarter ended August 1, 2009, of $212.3 million, an increase of 5% compared to net sales from retail operations of $202.8 million for the second...

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The Gymboree Corporation Reports Second Quarter 2008 Results

The Gymboree Corporation (Nasdaq: GYMB) today reported earnings for the second fiscal quarter ended August 2, 2008, of $8.0 million or $0.27 per diluted share.

New Horizons Reports Second Quarter and Six Months Ended June 30, 2008 Results

New Horizons Worldwide, Inc. (OTCBB: NEWH) today reported financial results for the second quarter and the six months ended June 30, 2008.

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The Gymboree Corporation Announces Second Quarter 2008 Sales

The Gymboree Corporation (Nasdaq: GYMB) reported net sales from retail operations for the thirteen-week period ended August 2, 2008, of $202.8 million, an increase of 13% compared to net sales from retail operations of $179.9 million for the second...

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The Gymboree Corporation Reports First Quarter 2008 Results

The Gymboree Corporation (Nasdaq: GYMB) today reported earnings of $25.0 million or $0.86 per diluted share for the first fiscal quarter ended May 3, 2008.

New Horizons Reports First Quarter 2008 Results

New Horizons Worldwide, Inc. (OTCBB:NEWH) today reported financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2008.

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The Gymboree Corporation Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2007 Results

The Gymboree Corporation (Nasdaq: GYMB) today reported consolidated financial results for the fourth fiscal quarter and full year ended February 2, 2008.


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Features & Special Reports

"The Proven Match" for Finding Qualified Franchisees Debuts on Franchising.com Ad Portal

Proven 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 Locations

Sam 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 Hospital

This 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 Hero

Irate 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 Times

As 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 Strategy

For 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 AFDR

In 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 Price

When 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 2012

As 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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