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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 NewsKiddie Academy Recommends Beginning Summer Camp Selection Process NowClaire Haas, vice president of education for Kiddie Academy, an educationally focused child care provider, says parents should act now to select and register their children, before popular camp programs fill up.
Appleton Awards Scholarship to Sparkman SeniorAppleton Learning recently announced their $5,000 Hometown Scholarship recipient. Corban Swain, a senior at Sparkman High School, was awarded the scholarship based on his ACT score increase. 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 Bach to Rock Launches National Franchise ProgramBach to Rock (B2R), America's music school for students of all ages, announced today it plans to expand nationwide by offering franchise opportunities to qualified candidates. 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 Swimming School Founder on Mission to Reduce African American Drowning RateInstead, the former competitive swimmer, children’s author, lifelong swimming educator and founder of a growing swim school franchise, turns her attention to alarming statistics showing rates of fatal drowning among African American children... 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
Kumon $27,500 Franchise Incentive Deadline ApproachingKumon, the world's largest after-school math and reading enrichment company, seeks franchise candidates in the Northwest, Southwest, Central, Southeast, Central East and Hawaii to support the boom in student enrollment. Qualified candidates who apply befo Bach to Rock Slams a Chord During B2R Battle of The Bands IXBach to Rock (B2R), America's music school for students of all ages, announced today that the B2R Battle of the Bands IX is heading back to the 9:30 Club, Washington, DC's premiere live music venue, January 7-8 & 21, 2012 for a jam band showdown.
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. 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 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. Kumon of Astoria Opens New After-School Enrichment ProgramKumon, the world's largest after-school math and reading enrichment program, opens a new center in Astoria, New York, at 32-78 48th St. Kumon Instructors and co-owners, Yogita Bisram and Jigisha Shah, invite the public to attend the Grand Opening of their Kumon Shatters 300,000 Student MilestoneKumon, the world's largest after-school math and reading enrichment company, grew to 310,034 students in February 2011, capping 12 percent growth in North America in the first two months of the year. The ability-based learning program helps children devel
Kumon Franchise Seeks EntrepreneursKumon, the world's largest after-school math and reading enrichment program, seeks franchisees to open learning centers in prime northeast markets. Kumon Ranks No. 1 in Tutoring by Entrepreneur Magazine's Annual "Fortune 500"Entrepreneur magazine's annual "Franchise 500" issue recognizes Kumon, the world's largest after-school education company, as the leading franchise in the tutoring industry. Kumon Celebrates 50th AnniversaryKumon Math & Reading Centers, the world's largest after-school education program, turns 50 this year.
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. Kumon Seeks Houston Franchise CandidatesKumon, the world's largest after-school math and reading enrichment company, seeks candidates to join its fast-growing franchise system of 45 centers in Houston which grew by 12 percent last year. Candidates who register for the April 15th franchise semin Huntington Learning Center Ranked Among Nation's Top 25 In Opportunities For HispanicsHispanic Enterprise magazine has named Huntington Learning Center one of the nation's Top 25 Franchises for Hispanics in the U.S. The magazine developed its rankings based on several factors, including the number of senior managers at the franchises ... 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. 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.
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. 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...
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. 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 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
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. 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 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 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 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 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... 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 |
Features & Special ReportsAnatomy of a Turnaround: Bennigan's Reclaims The Integrity of An IconEveryone loves a good comeback story, and I am honored and humbled to be at the helm of a classic turnaround tale. Growth Machine: Anil Yadav Shows No Signs Of Slowing DownAnil Yadav has graced the pages (and one cover) of Multi-Unit Franchisee magazine twice before. 5 Key Mobile Marketing Strategies for FranchisesFor franchise marketers, mobile marketing is now paramount to a successful online strategy. MarketingSherpa: Marketing Wisdom for 2012In case you missed it (and when it comes to marketing and social media there's plenty to keep up on), MarketingSherpa published its Wisdom Report, "Marketing Wisdom for 2012" earlier this year. Time For Benchmarking: All That's Needed Is The WillI am convinced that someday the franchising community will finally get around to unleashing its biggest competitive strength: unit predictability. Improving the Speed and Effectiveness of Your Responses to ProspectsWe asked two franchise marketing pros what they're doing to provide more timely - and relevant - responses to prospect inquiries. Social Media Roundup - May 2012Here are four reasons local business marketers should continue to use the Yellow Pages. Health-Scare Reform: "There's Still More That We Don't Know Than We Do."Since national health care reform was signed into law in March 2010, it has generated strong reaction from multi-unit franchisees and small-business owners across the nation. The Customer Within: Provide Coworkers With The Best Service PossibleWhen we talk about customer service, we usually think about how we deal with the people who walk through our doors--both physical and virtual--to purchase our products and services. Do It Now: 3 Easy Ways To Stop Procrastinating TodayProcrastination is like a virus. It creeps up on you slowly, drains you of energy, and is difficult to get rid of if your resistance is low. 
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