February 09, 2012
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Your Entertainment Franchise Strategic Alliance News SourceFranchise News Watch brings you the latest in entertainment franchising strategic alliance news from around the web. As a news aggregator for the entertainment franchise industry, Franchise News Watch streams the latest ground breaking franchise articles, features, guides, blogs, news and more directly to your desktop.  Entertainment Franchise Strategic Alliance NewsLocal Children’s Party Place "Bounces" for Cystic FibrosisBounceU of Farmingdale, part of the nation’s largest franchise specializing in private party experiences that feature the latest indoor inflatable equipment, will host its 3rd annual charity fundraiser to benefit the Boomer Esiason Foundation. GRAND-AM and IHG are Off to the RacesGRAND-AM Road Racing announced today that IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) has been named the official hotel partner for GRAND-AM Road Racing beginning in 2012. This marks the first time the sanctioning body has had an official hotel partnership. InterContinental Hotels & Resorts Announces Exclusive Partnership with Agraria for Guest Bath AmenitiesInterContinental Hotels & Resorts today announced an exclusive partnership with Agraria, America's oldest and largest luxury home fragrance company, to provide guest amenities at the 170 InterContinental hotels and resorts around the world, beginning... IHG Part Of Industry Carbon Measurement InitiativeIHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) [LON:IHG, NYSE:IHG (ADRs)] is pleased to participate in the hotel industry's Carbon Measurement Working Group to agree one common methodology for calculating carbon footprints and communicating emissions. Alamo Drafthouse Joins Forces With FandangoThe Alamo Drafthouse, "#1 theater in America" (Entertainment Weekly) and Fandango, the nation's #1 moviegoer destination, have partnered to offer online and mobile ticketing on Fandango, in addition to current ticketing on Alamo Drafthouse sites. The onli Franchise Consulting Firm The Franchise Alliance Announces 300th Franchise PartnerFranchise consulting industry leader Franchise Alliance, Inc. announced yet another milestone today at its Atlanta Headquarters. Already the fastest growing international franchise brokerage network, the Franchise Alliance introduced The Goddard School... Blockbuster Enters Strategic Alliance With Cable Operators Suddenlink Communications and Mediacom CommunicationsTaking another step in its transformation as a multi-platform provider of media entertainment, Blockbuster Inc. (NYSE: BBI, BBI.B), a global leader in entertainment, today announced a strategic alliance with top-10 cable broadband... Blockbuster Enhances Consumer Electronics Offering With Entertainment-Ready ARCHOS NetbookAs a part of its consumer electronics offerings, Blockbuster Inc. will now feature a netbook for sale in 1,000 BLOCKBUSTER(R) stores in the U.S. which will enable consumers to access entertainment on-the-go. The ARCHOS 10 netbook, manufactured by...
AAA/CAA Members Receive Discounts on EagleRider Motorcycle RentalsEagleRider, the world's largest motorcycle rental company, is proud to announce its exclusive partnership with the Automobile Club of America (AAA) and the Canadian Automobile Association (CAA). AAA/CAA members will now receive discounts at over 58... Hilton Hotels Corporation Signs First Hilton Garden Inn(R) Management Agreement in Central AmericaHilton Hotels Corporation, under a wholly owned subsidiary of the company, announces that it has signed a multi-year management agreement with Hoteles Aeropuerto H.A.L., S.R.L., a partnership of Enjoy Group and DWL, for the first Hilton Garden Inn... The Krystal Company and FSN South Ink Broadcast Partnership for World Hamburger Eating ChampionshipThe Krystal Company and FSN South announced today a broadcast partnership for the Krystal Square Off V World Hamburger Eating Championship ("Krystal Square Off V"), one of the majors in the sport of competitive eating and the only... Blockbuster and NCR Announce Strategic Alliance to Launch DVD Vending KiosksBlockbuster Inc. (NYSE: BBI, BBI.B), a leading global provider of media entertainment, and NCR Corporation (NYSE: NCR), a global leader in self-service and assisted-service technology, have entered into an agreement to deploy Blockbuster-branded, state-of H3 Enterprises Inks Agreement With Online Video Gaming Pay-to-Play Leader, GamerSaloon.comH3 Enterprises, Inc. (PINKSHEETS: HTRE), the world's first publicly traded Hip-Hop company, has signed an agreement with Michigan-based GamerSaloon.com. Blockbuster Teams Up With the USO to Entertain the Troops With DVD & Game Drive Through July 14lockbuster Inc. and the USO are teaming up to bring much deserved entertainment to our service members and their families. Blockbuster and PayPal Provide More Ways to Access EntertainmentStarting today, entertainment provider Blockbuster Inc. is accepting PayPal as another safe and convenient way to make purchases on the company's web site, blockbuster.com. Jacksons & CHIPS Join ForcesCHIPS, the UK's biggest independent video games retailer, has appointed Jacksons Solicitors' commercial property team to steer it through its expansion. H3 Enterprises, Inc. Announces Microsoft's Xbox 360 as an Official Sponsor of The HipHopSodaShopH3 Enterprises, Inc.'s (Pink Sheets: HTRE) President and CEO, Dr. Benjamin Chavis, announced today that Xbox 360(R) video game and entertainment system from Microsoft (Nasdaq: MSFT) has become an Official Sponsor of H3 Enterprises' HipHopSodaShop. InterContinental Hotels Group and Venere.com Announce Global Distribution AgreementInterContinental Hotels Group, the world's largest hotel operator by number of rooms - more than 580,000 in almost 4,000 hotels worldwide - and Venere.com - the EU online accommodation specialist, providing more than 26.000 properties across Europe... Blockbuster & Lucasfilm Team Up With Andretti Green Racing to Bring Indiana Jones to Indianapolis 500INDIANA JONES(TM) is embarking on a daring new adventure, thanks to an alliance between Andretti Green Racing, Blockbuster Inc. and Lucasfilm Ltd. At a Hollywood BLOCKBUSTER(R) store this afternoon at 5:30 p.m. Award-Winning FHA Architects to Design Gamer Doc(TM) Video Game Store InteriorsGamer Doc(TM), the retail video game store that delivers a new and interactive customer experience, today announced that award-winning FHA Architects, based in Omaha, Neb., will provide design services for its store interiors. Coca-Cola Announces First-Ever College Scholarship Contest With Chuck E. Cheese'sCoca-Cola, in conjunction with Chuck E. Cheese's -- the home of safe, fun family entertainment -- is teaming up on a college scholarship promotion. IFC Entertainment and BLOCKBUSTER Sign Two-Year Exclusive Rental DealIn a move designed to make independent films available to a wider audience, IFC Entertainment, a subsidiary of Rainbow Media Holdings LLC, and Blockbuster Inc. EagleRider, the World's Largest Renter of Harley-Davidson Motorcycles, Partners With Bruce RossmeyerEagleRider, the world's largest renter of Harley-Davidson motorcycles, is pleased to announce with Bruce Rossmeyer, Owner and CEO of 15 Harley-Davidson® locations, the opening of new EagleRider locations within Bruce Rossmeyer's Boston Harley-Davidson |
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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