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Your Education Franchise Media Coverage News SourceFranchise News Watch brings you the latest in education franchising media coverage 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 Media Coverage NewsMathnasium of Syosset-Jericho Hosts Open House Sat Feb. 11 & Sun Feb. 12: 2-5 PMMathnasium of Syosset-Jericho is hosting open houses on Saturday, February 11 and Sunday, February 12 to introduce its services to the community, and show area residents they can “count” on Mathnasium to forge a positive attitude towards math.
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. 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-
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 Everyday Tips for Building Your Child's CharacterInstilling a strong sense of right and wrong in children is just as important as teaching them how to read and write. This plays a role in their interaction with other children and how they will behave in social and classroom settings. Even with an emphas Play Date PrimerSetting up time for your child to play with their peers is important at any age. Not only are play dates a chance for your little ones to have fun; they can also provide educational opportunities and encourage the development of important social skills.
Primrose Schools President and CEO Named Regional Winner of the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award in the Service CategoryJo Kirchner, president and CEO of Primrose Schools, has been named one of the winners of the Ernst and Young Entrepreneur of the Year award in the Alabama/Georgia/Tennessee region. Kirchner won in the service category for her visionary leadership in educa School's Out for Summer: Let the Learning Begin!Summertime is upon us, and school is…in session? Perhaps not in the traditional classroom, but many students across the country take advantage of the break in classes for some extra instruction, whether to catch up to their peers, pursue particular
Huntington Learning Center Celebrates National Small Business WeekThe week of May 16, 2011, Huntington Learning Center honored small businesses across the country as an important part of our nation's economy. Research Shows Primrose Schools' Students are More Prepared for Elementary School than PeersPrimrose Schools, the leader in educational child care, announced today the results of its annual school readiness research. Parent feedback and the Bracken Assessment suggest Primrose students are significantly more prepared for elementary school than th Computer Explorers Makes the Grade in Child Services Franchise ReportChild service franchises that provide after school programs for children are among the franchising success stories of 2011 and Computer Explorers is a top leader. Computer Explorers: Why LEGO Robotics Help Kids LearnFour-year-olds start by building caterpillars with LEGO kits and inventing stories about them. Children's toys turn into sophisticated learning tools as older students build and automate machines and robots, using programming to boost engineering, math an Sylvan Learning Chosen By Forbes Magazine as One of "Top 20 Franchises to Start"Sylvan Learning, Inc., North America's most recognized provider of supplemental education, announced today it has been named one of the "Top 20 Franchises to Start" by Forbes Magazine. Forbes reviewed 100 of the best known franchise systems and developed Emergency Zone Law Taught to Student DriversEmergency workers are partnering with 911 driving schools to teach new drivers about the Emergency Zone Law. Winding Down Without Giving UpNow that the school year is drawing to a close, many high school seniors have already made plans for the next chapter of their lives. If this chapter involves college, they have already received acceptance letters. By this time, most seniors have already School Of Rock's Growth Fueled By Latest Funding By Sterling PartnersSchool of Rock, the national leader in music education, received an additional $3.5 million investment from its financial sponsor and majority shareholder, Sterling Partners. The Company will use the funds to accelerate its North American expansion. Schoo
Denver Family Wins Primrose Schools Family Dance-offPrimrose Schools, The Leader in Educational Child Care®, announces the Gumz family of the Primrose School of Bear Creek in Lakewood, Co. as the grand prize winner of the Family Dance-off, a national video contest that encourages families to step up th
Maximizing Strengths to Increase Business SuccessPositioned as the leader of the nation's small business community, The Growth Coach, a national franchise of business coaches with a presence in more than 140 markets, is set to further enhance its services through a recent partnership with the Institute Springing into Action: Emergency Grade Repair with Club Z! In-Home Tutoring ServicesWith the academic year past its midpoint but not yet nearing its close, springtime is the season when some of the hardest coursework is presented. Not coincidentally, it is also the time of year when many parents realize that a child's struggles in school
2011 Challenges: Economic Uncertainty, Sales GrowthAs the first quarter of 2011 shifts into full gear, business owners must analyze the top challenges they expect to face in the coming year and how it will impact their business. According to a survey conducted by The Growth Coach, a national franchise of
2011 Challenges: Economic Uncertainty, Sales GrowthAs the first quarter of 2011 shifts into full gear, business owners must analyze the top challenges they expect to face in the coming year and how it will impact their business. According to a survey conducted by The Growth Coach, a national franchise of 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... 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. FocalPoint International Named #1 FranchiseFranchise Business Review recently presented their 2008 Franchisee Satisfaction Awards, naming FocalPoint International as #1 Franchisor in their category - an achievement that Dominic Rubino, executive vice president of FocalPoint International, says... Local Phoenix Coach gets International RecognitionAt its annual North American Conference, held recently in Las Vegas, Nevada, Brian Tracy recognized his highest performing FocalPoint Business Coaches. Brian Tracy takes the Stage to honor top Business CoachesAt its annual North American Conference, held recently in Las Vegas, Nevada, Brian Tracy recognized his highest performing FocalPoint Business Coaches. Mathnasium Sherman Oaks Receives 2008 Best of Sherman Oaks AwardMathnasium Sherman Oaks has been selected for the 2008 Best of Sherman Oaks Award in the Tutoring category by the U.S. Local Business Association (USLBA). "The Business Of Trading" Will Air Every Wednesday In DC, Baltimore And Northern Virginia"The Business of Trading", a new radio show focused on trading and investing, will air in Washington DC, Baltimore, MD and Northern Virginia starting on June 4, 2008. FocalPoint International Receives Award for Franchisee Satisfaction from Franchise Business ReviewFranchise Business Review recently presented their 2008 Franchisee Satisfaction Awards, naming FocalPoint International as #1 Franchisor in their category – an achievement that Dominic Rubino, executive vice president of FocalPoint International... Peter Cohen, CEO of Sylvan Learning, Talks About the Growth of Education on The CEO Show with Robert ReissPeter J. Cohen, CEO of Educate Inc. and Sylvan Learning Inc. is interviewed on The CEO Show with Robert Reiss, airing in 37 markets throughout the US on March 2, 2008 at 9pm EST.
More Applicants To Boost To The Ranks Of Certified Franchise ProfessionalsThe Institute of Certified Franchise Executives recognized two Chicagoland area employees from Young Rembrandts as Certified Franchise Executives (CFE) today. Traders Talk Live! Set To Go On The Air In FebruaryOnline Trading Academy Chicago will celebrate the launch of their new weekly radio program on Saturday, February 16th.
Mathnasium Makes the Top 10!In its 2008 ranking of franchise businesses, Entrepreneur magazine ranked Mathnasium 7th out of 50 in the category of Top New Franchises. |
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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