May 20, 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 NewsAlamo Drafthouse Announces First Ever Dallas/Ft. Worth Area Location With Franchise Partner Iced Tea With Lemon LLCAlamo Drafthouse Cinemas is pleased to announce plans to open their first Dallas/Fort Worth area location with new franchise partner Iced Tea With Lemon LLC. 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. IHG and Muscat Golf Course Project LLC Sign Deal for InterContinental Muscat Hills Golf ResortIHG (InterContinental Hotels Group), the world’s largest hotel group by number of rooms, and Muscat Golf Course Project LLC today announce the signing of a 20-year management agreement for the luxury InterContinental Muscat Hills Golf Resort in... IHG Named Exclusive Hotel Partner of USA CyclingIHG (InterContinental Hotels Group)and USA Cycling, cycling’s national governing body, today announced they have entered into a multi-year agreement that names IHG the exclusive hotel partner of USA Cycling. Accor Signs A Major Partnership With The French Ministry Of National Education, Youth And Voluntary OrganizationsToday, Denis Hennequin, Chairman and CEO of Accor, and Luc Chatel, France’s Minister of National Education, Youth and Voluntary Organizations, will sign a major five-year partnership. Hampton Inn Scottsboro Hotel Provides Close Lodging to Fisherman Competing in Upcoming Xtreme Bass Series Tournaments on Lake GuntersvilleHampton Inn & Suites Scottsboro Hotel in Alabama offers convenient accommodations to guests attending the spring 2012 Xtreme Bass Series fishing tournaments on Lake Guntersville at Goose Pond Colony. 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 IHG Partners with Clean the World to Recycle Hotel Soap and AmenitiesInterContinental Hotels Group [LON: IHG, NYSE: IHG (ADRs)] announced today a partnership with Clean the World to recycle partially-used soaps and bottled amenities from hotel guest rooms and distribute them in communities with limited access to hygiene... 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 Accor and Fonciere des Murs sign 152 "Green Leases"Accor and Fonciere des Murs, which are both committed to ambitious sustainable development strategies, announce the signing of "green leases for all the 152 buildings leased by Accor and owned by Foncière des Murs, reflecting the strong momentum... Local 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. 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... Scottsboro AL Hotel Offers Nearby Lodging to 11th Annual Spring-Fling National Jr. College Golf Tournament at Goose Pond ColonyHampton Inn & Suites Scottsboro AL Hotel offers nearby accommodations to golfers and guests attending the 11th Annual Ron Marshal Spring-Fling National Jr. College Golf Tournament at Goose Pond Colony. 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... Pump It Up Gets Animated with "Scooby Doo! Music of the Vampire"Pump It Up, the nation's largest franchise of indoor inflatable fun is partnering with the Warner Home Video for the release of the first Scooby‑Doo! musical adventure, Scooby-Doo! Music of the Vampire. 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... 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. 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. 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...
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... 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. 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... 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 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. Play N Trade Chooses Maas Globals Payment Site For Payment ProcessingMaas Global Solutions Corporation, a leading provider of merchant payment processing systems and infrastructure, is pleased to announce the addition of Play N Trade to their list of new customers. 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. 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... 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. |
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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