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Your Entertainment Franchise General Announcement News SourceFranchise News Watch brings you the latest in entertainment franchising general announcement 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 General Announcement NewsChuck E. Cheese's Makes Special Guest Appearance on Lifetime Television's "The Balancing Act"Chuck E. Cheese's (NYSE: CEC), everyone's favorite family entertainment center, made a special guest appearance on Lifetime Television's "The Balancing Act" to discuss how it is giving away more than just toys and tickets. The segment, available for viewi IHG's Existing Hotel Green Programme Endorsed by LEEDIHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) the world's largest hotel group by number of rooms, today announces that its in-house sustainability system Green Engage* has been awarded with a LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certification by the Pump It Up Jumps on Opportunity to Support Autism SpeaksPump It Up, the nation's largest franchise of indoor inflatable playgrounds for private parties and other events, announced today that it has partnered with Autism Speaks, North America's largest autism science and advocacy organization, to fundraise and EagleRider Gears up for Busy 2011With its recent ranking in the top half of Entrepreneur magazine's Franchise 500, it's no wonder EagleRider, the world's largest motorcycle rental and tour company, is revving up for another busy year. To help maximize the company's growth, EagleRider has Racing Limos America Announces 2011 PlansRacing Limos America, Inc., a subsidiary of Atlas Technology Group (PINKSHEETS: ATYG), is pleased to announce the start of its anticipated plans for expansion in 2011. Alamo Drafthouse & Dogfish Head Craft Brewery Team up for 'Off-Centered Film Fest' CompetitionThe Alamo Drafthouse Cinema and Dogfish Head Craft Brewery have teamed up for the "Off-Centered Film Fest" short film competition on April 15 & 16 in Austin, TX. Featuring off-centered films for off-centered people, the festival celebrates the DIY app Guests Win Free Tickets for Chuck E. Cheese's Through New Online Ticket Blaster GameChuck E. Cheese's is bringing all the fun and excitement of winning tickets and prizes to kids at home through the new online ticket blaster game on its website at http://www.chuckecheese.com/chuck-e-games/. As tickets zoom around the computer screen, kid Hampton by Hilton Derby City Centre Opens Within New Leisure DevelopmentHampton® by Hilton Hotels today announced the opening of its eighth hotel in the United Kingdom, the 117-room Hampton by Hilton Derby City Centre. The new build hotel is located in the recently opened Derby Riverlights development, situated in a water 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 2nd annual charity fundraiser to benefit the Boomer Esiason Foundation. Gamer Doc(R) Video Games Coming to OklahomaGamer Doc®, the retail video game store franchise that delivers a new and interactive customer experience, today announced that franchisee Derek Tackett plans to open his store at 117 W. Fifth Street in Bristow, Oklahoma, later this month. Give the Gift of Rock This Holiday Season and Kick Boredom During the School Break This Winter, with the School of Rock Winter Break Camp Series 2010Give the Gift of Rock this Holiday Season with the School of Rock, Winter Break 2010 Camp Series. Racing Limos America, Inc. Acquired by Atlas Technology GroupRacing Limos America, Inc. is pleased to announce its acquisition by Atlas Technology Group (PINKSHEETS: ATYG). IHG Launches the Hotel Indigo Brand in Asia-PacificHotel Indigo, IHG's (InterContinental Hotels Group) upscale boutique brand, hosted a dramatic event in Shanghai, China today to celebrate its brand launch in Asia Pacific. To mark the brand launch, an innovative 3-D film about the hotel's historic neighbo Affordable Monroe North Carolina Hotel Offers Convenient Accommodations for Holiday Travelers Attending Christmas in Downtown MonroeSuper 8 Monroe North Carolina Hotel offers convenient and affordable accommodations for holiday travelers attending Christmas in Downtown Monroe. This celebration will take place on December 4, 2010. The festivities will begin at 4:00pm with the arrival o Blockbuster Says: 'Less Waiting. More Watching.' National TV Campaign Launches TodayFor the first time since 2007, Americans will see Blockbuster on every major network and cable networks beginning today with the launch of its national television advertising campaign, "Less Waiting. More Watching." The :30 spot debuts today on programs l Franchise Consulting - A Recession-Proof Business That Thrives in Any EconomyDespite the fact that the country continues to be mired in an economic downturn, Franchise Alliance founder and president, Dan Prechtel, finds himself in the enviable position of operating a business that continues to thrive. "Grown Ups" Tops Weekly Blockbuster(R) Hit List of Top 10 Renting DVDsTopping the BLOCKBUSTER® Hit List of "Top 10 Renting DVD Titles" for the week ending November 14, 2010 is "Grown Ups." Comedy legends Adam Sandler, Kevin James, Chris Rock, David Spade and Rob Schneider play childhood friends reuniting over a Fourth o IHG to support the UK economy with 3,000 new jobsInterContinental Hotels Group (IHG), the world's largest hotel company by number of rooms, is creating over 3,000 new jobs across the UK as it plans to open 37 hotels over the next few years. Calling All Gamers: Get Ready for 'Call of Duty: Black Ops' Action!To meet the high demand for the launch of 'Call of Duty: Black Ops' on Tuesday, November 9, Blockbuster will have more copies available for rent in stores than any other game title this year. Blockbuster will offer Activison/Blizzard's 'Call of Duty: Blac Alamo Drafthouse Cinemas Continues ExpansionAlamo Drafthouse Cinemas will open its newest San Antonio location in the Villages at Stone Oak Shopping Center on November 5, 2010. Alamo Drafthouse Stone Oak is the third location in San Antonio and the tenth location for the Alamo Drafthouse system. Th Gamer Doc(R) Video Games First U.S. Store Celebrates Second AnniversaryGamer Doc®, the retail video game store franchise that delivers a new and interactive customer experience, announces that its first U.S. store, located at 5971 N. Figueroa Street in Highland Park, California is celebrating its second anniversary. Jaso Gamer Doc(R) Video Games First U.S. Store Celebrates Second AnniversaryGamer Doc®, the retail video game store franchise that delivers a new and interactive customer experience, announces that its first U.S. store, located at 5971 N. Figueroa Street in Highland Park, California is celebrating its second anniversary. Jaso Franchisor of Pump it Up and BounceU Names New VP of MarketingPIU Management, LLC, the nation's largest multi-brand franchisor of indoor inflatable playgrounds Pump It Up and BounceU, announced today it has hired respected national marketing executive Joe Kendra as its new Vice President of Marketing. IHG Launches InnSupply - A Game-Changing Procurement Program for its OwnersIHG (InterContinental Hotels Group), the world's largest hotel group by number of rooms, with the endorsement of its owners' association, the IAHI, today announced the launch of InnSupply by IHG, a new innovative procurement program that capitalizes on th IHG Launches Holiday Inn Express in IndiaIHG (InterContinental Hotels Group), the world's largest hotel group by number of rooms, has signed a series of contracts for the management of six new hotels with leading Delhi-based developer, Amrapali Group. Pump It Up Party Franchise Works with Maker of Fin Fin Friends(TM) to Expand Reach of Next Hot ToyWhile the nation's largest retailers are stocking their shelves with a new virtual pet, Fin Fin Friends™, Pump It Up is offering families an opportunity to experience the highly anticipated interactive new toy for the upcoming holiday shopping seaso Atlanta Airport Hotel Near Morehouse College Football Offers Convenient Lodging to FansThe Hampton Inn & Suites Atlanta Airport Hotel North offers nearby lodging to fans attending Morehouse College football games. Home games are played at the B.T. Harvey Stadium on the school's campus in the historic West End section of Atlanta, just mi IHG and Las Vegas Sands Corp Sign Strategic AgreementIHG [LON: IHG, NYSE: IHG (ADRs)], the world's largest hotel company by number of rooms, today announced the signing of a ten-year license agreement with Las Vegas Sands Corp. to affiliate The Venetian and The Palazzo with the InterContinental Hotels & CEC Entertainment, Inc. to Webcast Third Quarter 2010 EarningsCEC Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE:CEC) today announced that it will host a conference call with investors on Thursday, November 4, 2010, to discuss financial results for the third quarter ended October 3, 2010. The conference call will begin at 3:30 p.m. Cent InterContinental Hotels & Resorts Invites Guests to Relax and Enjoy a Long Weekend This Fall and Holiday SeasonInterContinental Hotels & Resorts, the world's first truly global hotel brand, invites consumers to explore its collection of concierge-inspired packages this fall and holiday season. InterContinental hotels are luxury hotels with a wealth of local kn 'Karate Kid' Tops Weekly Blockbuster(R) Hit List of Top 10 Renting DVDsTopping the BLOCKBUSTER® Hit List of "Top 10 Renting DVD Titles" for the week ending October 17, 2010 is "The Karate Kid (2010)." When his mother's career moves them from Detroit to China, 12-year-old Dre Parker finds himself in a strange land with no IHG Helps Guests Take Back Their Vacation Time with Free NightsAccording to experts, poor planning is a main reason why many Americans don't use their allotted vacation time. To help combat vacation withdrawal and promote foresight in time away from the office, IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group), the world's largest IHG expands in coastal south, continuing Greater China leadershipInterContinental Hotels Group (IHG), the world's largest hotel group by number of rooms, signed four hotel contracts today in Hong Kong at the Hotel Investment Conference Asia Pacific (HICAP). Grand Rapids Gamer Doc(R) Video Games Marks One-Year MilestoneGamer Doc®, the retail video game store franchise that delivers a new and interactive customer experience, announces the one-year anniversary of its first store in Michigan. The store has built a loyal customer base that includes gamers of all ages. Pump It Up Franchise 'Jumps' In to Help Combat Childhood Obesity in AmericaPump It Up is taking action to help reverse childhood obesity in America with the new Jump It Up! Challenge, a nationwide program that promotes fitness and rewards children for 60 minutes of physical activity on the playgrounds' giant, colorful inflatable 'Get Him to the Greek' Tops Weekly Blockbuster(R) Hit List of Top 10 Renting DVDsTopping the BLOCKBUSTER® Hit List of "Top 10 Renting DVD Titles" for the week ending October 3, 2010 is "Get Him to the Greek." In this comedy, Aaron Green, an intern for a record company, is hired to do a seemingly simple task: escort British rocker AmericInn Hotels launches month-long Troop Giveback program to show support for soldiers serving in AfghanistanIn an effort to give something back to the men and women serving in Afghanistan, AmericInn Hotels is kicking off its Troop Giveback program on Oct. 1 to support those troops by sending several large care packages to their bases. Blockbuster Franchise Continues to Offer the Best, Most Convenient Access to Hot New Releases Through its 28-Day Advantage and Multi-Channel PlatformBlockbuster Inc. (Pink Sheets: BLOKA, BLOKB), a leading provider of media entertainment, is continuing to serve customers as usual as the Company takes action to become financially stronger to enhance its ability to provide the best, most convenient acces Blockbuster Franchise Reaches Agreement on Plan to Recapitalize Balance Sheet and Substantially Reduce its IndebtednessBlockbuster Inc. (Pink Sheets: BLOKA, BLOKB), a leading global provider of rental and retail movie and game entertainment, today announced that it has reached agreement with a group of bondholders holding approximately 80.1 percent principal amount of the IHG Franchise Announces First Pilot of the Front Desk Bypass Cell Phone Solution: MobileKeyIHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) [LON: IHG, NYSE: IHG (ADRs)], the world's largest hotel group by number of rooms, announces the hospitality industry's first pilot of a mobile-based front desk bypass solution that gives guests at the Holiday Inn & InterContinental Hotels & Resorts Franchise Celebrates 'Responsible Business Day' in partnership with National Geographic's center for sustainable destinationsInterContinental Hotels & Resorts, the world's first truly global hotel brand, today celebrates the work that each its hotels around the world are doing to sustain and enhance their local destination. IHG Franchise signs eighteen new hotels in EuropeInterContinental Hotels Group (IHG), the world's largest hotel group by number of rooms, has reported one of its most successful periods for hotel signings in Europe, adding 18 hotels to its European pipeline over the summer period. Drafthouse Films To Distribute "Four Lions," The Acclaimed Comedy From Director Chris MorrisAlamo Drafthouse CEO and Founder Tim League announced today that he is expanding the renowned Alamo Drafthouse brand into film distribution under the banner Drafthouse Films. The first film to release under the new label will be Chris Morris's astonishin Celebrate Your Birthday With A Free Motorcycle RideEagleRider, the world's largest motorcycle rental and tour company, recently announced a new promotion allowing motorcycle enthusiasts to share the experience of the open road on their birthday. IHG creates two new global sales and marketing rolesJoe Ferry appointed Senior Vice President, Global Guest Experience and Design David Anderson appointed Vice President, Brand Delivery Asia Australasia and Global Resorts 'The Back-Up Plan' Tops Weekly BLOCKBUSTER(R) Franchise Hit List of Top 10 Renting DVDsTopping the BLOCKBUSTER® (Pink Sheets: BLOKA, BLOKB) Hit List of "Top 10 Renting DVD Titles" for the week ending August 29, 2010 is "The Back-Up Plan." Tired of dating and determined to be a mother, Zoe (Jennifer Lopez) decides she can't wait any long First Gamer Doc(R) Video Games Franchise in Alabama Now OpenGamer Doc®, the retail video game store franchise that delivers a new and interactive customer experience, today announced the opening of its first Alabama store. The Huntsville Gamer Doc offers a family friendly environment and a "Pro Player" room. T New Blu-ray Player From Onkyo Offers BLOCKBUSTER Franchise On Demand(R)Blockbuster Inc. (Pink Sheets: BLOKA, BLOKB) announced that Onkyo's newest Blu-ray player, the BD-SP808 will offer BLOCKBUSTER On Demand®. This month, the model will be rolled out in electronics stores nationwide, adding to a list of more than 85 cons Leading Morrow Hotel Selects Monkey Joe's Southlake as a Preferred Attraction for GuestsHampton Inn Southlake Morrow Hotel announces the selection of Monkey Joe's Southlake as a preferred recommended attraction for their hotel guests to enjoy. The Monkey Joe's opened in August, 2010. It is the perfect destination for kids' parties and play t IHG Franchise Pays Back Guests for Their Checked Bag Fees This Holiday SeasonAs U.S. residents make travel plans for the holidays, or simply for a weekend getaway between now and the end of the year, IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) is rewarding their guests by reimbursing checked baggage fees. Beginning Aug. 16, when traveller |
Features & Special ReportsCreating 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. Jim Collins to Keynote 2012 Multi-Unit Franchising ConferenceMulti-Unit Franchisee Magazine announced today that Jim Collins, business expert and best-selling author, will deliver the opening keynote address at the 2012 Multi-Unit Franchising Conference (MUFC). Growing Up Franchising: Sam Covelli Develops Both His Brands And EmployeesSam Covelli says he grew up in the restaurant business working in his father's McDonald's. Under his father's leadership, Covelli Enterprises eventually grew to 26 locations, one of the largest McDonald's franchisees in the country. Members Only: Ray Harrigill Builds A Successful Membership-Based Business ModelRay Harrigill believes in diversification. His Sunray Companies has restaurants (Bumpers Drive-In), tanning salons (Palm Beach Tan), fitness centers (Koko FitClub), and hotel properties (Hampton Inn), to name a few. That's because of lessons he's learned along the way. Creating Jobs: Zane Tankel Is Taking Matters Into His Own HandsZane Tankel is not waiting on any government job programs to help his business. CMO Roundtable - Using Profiling to Retain More CustomersWhat are some fresh, innovative ways you are using profiling, targeting,<br /> and loyalty programs to acquire and retain more customers? 
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