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Your Education Franchise Business Expansion News SourceFranchise News Watch brings you the latest in education franchising business expansion 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 Business Expansion NewsNational 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. KidzArt Franchise Enters Philippine MarketplaceCelebrating Filipino creativity through art, drawing and imagination is one of the goals of the newest international KidzArt franchise. 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. 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.
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...
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 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. 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!
KidzArt Signs Franchise Agreements to Expand into Saudi Arabia and MaltaAs part of its international growth strategy, KidzArt, the leading art franchise worldwide, announced its continued expansion with two new franchise partners signing on in Saudi Arabia and Malta. Responding to an increase in demand for children's creative
The Growth Coach Expands Business Coaching into EcuadorThe Growth Coach, a national franchise of small business coaches with a presence in more than 140 markets in North America, will be taking its business coaching model overseas by expanding into Ecuador. The Growth Coach(R) Breathing New Life into Fairfax County Businesses in Tough EconomyWith thousands of small business owners and self-employed professionals needing guidance to succeed in today's increasingly unstable economy, Fairfax Business Coach, LLC, a part of The Growth Coach franchise system, is coaching small business owners locat 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.
New Horizons Worldwide Celebrates Grand Opening of Flagship Training Center in London CityU.S.-based New Horizons Worldwide proudly announced it was open for business in London and throughout Great Britain with a spectacular grand opening celebration. The new flagship training center, in the heart of the London Business District, represents... Sylvan Learning Plans Expansion For Chicago With More Than 18 New Centers Projected In The Region By 2011Sylvan Learning, Inc., North America's most recognized provider of supplemental education, is rapidly expanding its national footprint with the announcement that Chicago, IL is now open for franchise sales and will be a priority growth market for... 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... Sylvan Learning Opens Chicago for Franchise Sales; Plans More Than 18 New Centers in the Region by 2011Sylvan Learning, Inc., North America's most recognized provider of supplemental education, is rapidly expanding its national footprint with today's announcement that Chicago, IL is now open for franchise sales. Sylvan Learning is seeking franchisees to... Sylvan Learning Opens Milwaukee for Franchise Sales; Plans 20% Growth in New Centers in the Region By 2010Sylvan Learning, Inc., North America's most recognized provider of supplemental education, is rapidly expanding its national footprint with today's announcement that Milwaukee, WI is now open for franchise sales. Sylvan Learning is seeking franchisees... Sylvan Learning Opens Salt Lake City for Franchise Sales; Plans 50% Growth in New Centers in the Region by 2010Sylvan Learning, Inc., North America's most recognized provider of supplemental education, is rapidly expanding its national footprint with today's announcement that Salt Lake City, UT is now open for franchise sales. Sylvan Learning is seeking... Sylvan Learning, Inc. Welcomes New Franchisee In Las VegasSylvan Learning, Inc., North America's most recognized provider of supplemental education, announced today a new franchisee in Las Vegas. Frank and Carole Grant have purchased the Sylvan Learning centers located at 1701 N. Green Valley Parkway... Primrose Schools Signs New Franchise Agreement for PearlandPearland will soon be home to a new Primrose School. In addition to offering area families high-quality educational child care, the Pearland private preschool will benefit the community by bringing 25 to 30 new jobs to town, and $2.9 to $4.1 million... TCYonline.com to enroll 100 new affiliates in USIn its nationwide 'mission' to address Math needs of K-12 students in this country, leading one-on-one online live tutoring company, TCYonline.com will bring into its fold over 100 new local affiliates. KidzArt Announces Expansion into IndonesiaKidzArt, an international children's art enrichment franchise company, today announced the opening of its new master franchisee in Jakarta, Indonesia. In its efforts to continue building its international market, KidzArt's added expansion in Asia is... Tutor Doctor Now Making 'House Calls' in Fraser ValleyThere will be fewer "math meltdowns" and other homework headaches in The Fraser Valley now that Margot Bartsch has introduced a Tutor Doctor franchise. Sylvan Learning, Inc. Announces Signing of Seven Area-Agreements in Middle EastSylvan Learning, Inc., North America's most recognized provider of supplemental education, announced today widespread expansion in the Middle East. Mohamed A. Dobashi, Associate Teaching Professor at Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar and his various... Sylvan Learning, Inc. Announces New Franchisee in Atlanta, GeorgiaSylvan Learning, Inc., North America's most recognized provider of supplemental education, announced today the signing of a six corporate center sales agreement with Chris Nguyen. In addition to the six centers purchased in Dunwoody, Austell... Creative Cooking School to Begin Franchising NationwideCreative Cooking School, the first recreational and professional cooking school all in one, announced that as of April 1, 2009 it will be offering franchises to qualified individuals nationwide. CompuChild USA Announces New Franchisee in MinnesotaCompuChild USA, a leader in technology education for young children, announces a new franchisee serving the northern Minneapolis suburbs including Anoka County. Sherri Lowe becomes the first CompuChild franchisee in Minnesota. The Growth Coach(R) Signs Newest National Account with Caring Transitions(R)The Growth Coach, one of the fastest-growing business coaching franchises with a presence in more than 160 markets, has announced a nationwide partnership with Caring Transitions, the first national franchise to specialize in senior downsizing and... CompuChild USA Announces New Franchisee in FloridaCompuChild USA, a leader in technology education for young children, announces a new franchisee serving Hillsborough County and northern Tampa. Catherine Cherniak becomes the newest franchisee and the eighth CompuChild franchisee in Florida. Young Masters Unveiled as First U.S. Franchise to Transform Youth Artwork into Exclusive Product LineThe parent company of TSS Photography, the nation's leader in youth sports and school photography, announced today the official launch of its second franchise offering, Young Masters, allowing entrepreneurs to work closely with art educators across the... MathRiders Maths Tutoring Franchise Chosen by Educational Entrepreneurs in PolandMaths savvy Polish sister and brother team Malgorzata Dobrowolska (M.Sc in Mathematics) and Jerzy Montygierd-Loyba (M.Sc in Biology and experienced entrepreneur) from Wroclaw, Poland, decided to pool their considerable knowledge... Kidzart Announces International Expansion to Middle East and AsiaKidzArt, a leading children's art education franchise company, announced its recent expansion into seven key international markets in an effort to introduce their US-based children's education brand beyond the States. International franchising rights... Kiddie Academy(R) is Coming Soon!Kiddie Academy®, a leading national provider of comprehensive education-based child care programs will be coming soon to the Miami-Dade area. In preparation for the opening, Angie and Rafael Monreal recently signed an agreement to begin site selection Kiddie Academy(R) is Coming Soon!Kiddie Academy(R), a leading national provider of comprehensive education-based child care programs will be coming soon to the King County area. In preparation for the opening, Vincent Chong and Vivian Lee recently signed an agreement to begin site... Wall Street Has a New Neighbor -- Online Trading Academy Announces the Grand Opening of NYC CampusOnline Trading Academy will celebrate the opening of its New York City campus with a week-long schedule of Grand Opening events in September. Grand Opening events begin with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Tuesday, September 23rd, continue with trading... |
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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