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Your Entertainment Franchise Media Coverage News SourceFranchise News Watch brings you the latest in entertainment franchising media coverage 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 Media Coverage NewsSchools Get Chance at $2,500 With HOJO's Give Happy ChallengeToday, students of Claudia Taylor "Lady Bird" Johnson High School in San Antonio, Tex. helped kick off the Howard Johnson(R) hotel brand's 2012 Give Happy Challenge, becoming the first of four schools throughout the country to win a $2,500 donation... HOJO Giving Away the Ultimate Harlem Globetrotters Fan ExperienceFans of the world famous Harlem Globetrotters now have a chance to win a 3-day/2-night trip for four to Tampa, Fla. to see the Harlem Globetrotters perform live at the St. Pete Times Forum thanks to the Howard Johnson(R) hotel brand and its "Globetrotter. EagleRider Lists Their Top Motorcycle Friendly Food Spots in USEagleRider, the world 11 Couples. 11 Weddings. 11 AM. 11.11.11. Crowne Plaza(R) Hotels & Resorts Helps Eleven Couples Say ″I Do″ on the Century's Luckiest Day for LoveOccurring just once every one hundred years, Friday Creative Business Opportunity Attracts New EntrepreneursA unique chocolate franchise that prints edible images on chocolate is taking the entrepreneurial scene by storm. Three College Students Win $1,000 in Tasty Image 2011 Video CompetitionTasty Image has just announced the winners of the 2011 Tasty Image Video Competition. Play N Trade to Attend the Franchise and Business Opportunities ExpoPlay N Trade Franchise, Inc., the fastest growing video game franchise worldwide, is excited to announce that not only will it be attending the 2011 Franchise and Business Opportunities Expo in Columbus, Ohio, but Play N Trade will also be hosting a... Mark Cavendish Gets On His Bike For A Cycling Experience To RememberToday, Holiday Inn, the official hotel provider to the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games, hosted a cycling experience to remember with 2011 World Champion and Tour de France Green Jersey winner Mark Cavendish. 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 Party Experts Host Halloween Boo BounceWith Halloween quickly approaching, many parents are looking for fun, safe, family friendly event options in the community to celebrate. InterContinental Hotels & Resorts celebrates Responsible Business Week in partnership with National GeographicInterContinental Hotels & Resorts this week celebrates the work that its hotels around the world are doing to sustain and enhance their local destinations. Motel 6 And Studio 6 Achieve Network-Wide Green Key CertificationMotel 6 and Studio 6 have completed Green Key certification of the network's 1,100 locations. Local Children's Party Place Bounces for More BirthdaysBounceU of Farmingdale, part of the nations largest franchise specializing in private party experiences that feature the latest indoor inflatable equipment, will be hosting a charity fundraiser to benefit the American Cancer Society. Maryland Student Wins 2012 Ford Escape Courtesy of Super 8Derek Hooper, a native of Pittsburg, Kan., and second year seminary student at Mount St. Marys University in Emmitsburg, Md., is feeling super after being named the grand prize winner of the Super 8 hotel brand's Gr8 Escape Sweepstakes. Mo Farah Hosts Free Running Club For Holiday InnToday Holiday Inn, the official hotel provider to the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games, hosted a free running club with world championship gold medalist Mo Farah. Pump It Up Supports Military Veterans with Financial IncentivesRecognizing that more veterans want to continue their career of service after leaving the military, often by opening businesses that cater to families and communities, Pump It Up has joined a national program that provides financial incentives to help hon BounceU of Farmingdale Wins National AwardBounceU of Farmingdale received a national award for Best Staff and Service at the recent BounceU Franchise national Convention held in Scottsdale, Arizona. The Staff and Service Award recognizes the effort put forth by BounceU of Farmingdale's staff to c Alamo Drafthouse Announces A New State Of The Art Location In South AustinAlamo Drafthouse is pleased to announce its plans for a new Alamo Drafthouse location. Alamo Slaughter Lane will be located at the corner of Slaughter and Mopac in South Austin and is slated to open in early 2012. The new location is being developed by St Dive Into Fall with InterContinental Hotels & Resorts Featuring A Selection of "Leisure Leaves" and Insider ExperiencesTo celebrate the arrival of the fall season, InterContinental Hotels & Resorts, the world's first truly international hotel brand, is offering special packages with a slightly autumnal bent, from gathering the first honey crop of the season (made fres Red Roof Announces Completion of Its Recapitalization; Resolution Will Position Brand for Long-Term Growth and ProfitabilityRed Roof Inns, Inc. has recapitalized the ownership of its assets with support from experienced hospitality industry partners, positioning the company for strong profitable growth, robust development and expansion. This capitalization includes significant Studio 6 Unveils Updated Rooms in Seattle-Mountlake Terrace, Kicking off Network-Wide RenovationStudio 6, known for putting more in your room and less on your bill, announces the completion of its renovated location in Seattle – Mountlake Terrace. The Mountlake Terrace location is the first Studio 6 in North America to showcase the renovated r IHG announces Innovation Hotel version 2.0 its sustainable hotel design websiteIHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) today announces the launch of its Innovation Hotel version 2.0, which is an improved version of the original site online since 2008. The Innovation Hotel is IHG's online showcase and creative hub for sustainable hotel d IHG Announces Development Team Changes in the Americas RegionIHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) [LON: IHG, NYSE: IHG (ADRs)], the world's largest hotel group by number of rooms, has announced the promotions of Robert (Bob) Ekman to vice president, Franchise Development for North America and Greg Aden to succeed Ek Super 8 Gr8 Escape Sweeps Offers Free Hotel Nights, Ford Escape HybridVacation procrastinators are getting one last push to help get them out of the house this summer with a chance to win free hotel stays and a 2012 Ford Escape Hybrid, courtesy of the Super 8® hotel brand and its "Gr8 Escape" sweepstakes. IHG Congratulates Pyeongchang On Its Successful Olympic BidIHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) salutes Pyeongchang, Korea, for being voted the Host City of the 2018 Winter Olympic Games. Studio 6 Launches New Web Site DesignStudio 6, known for putting more in your room and less on your bill, has launched a stylish new Web site design. The new staystudio6.com showcases the affordability, comfort and convenience offered at each Studio 6 location through its updated, modern loo IHG is First Hotel Company to Launch App for Windows(R) PhoneIHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) [Lon: IHG; NYSE: IHG (ADRs)], the world's largest hotel group by number of rooms, today announced the global launch of its Priority Club® Rewards app for Windows Phone. This new app provides customers with the funct 10 Guests Make a 'Perfect' Party at Pump It UpFor a mom whose child's birthday falls during the summer months, gathering 20-30 children for a party is a daunting task. To help make mom's life easier, Pump It Up has introduced the exclusive 'Perfect 10' party package, designed for 10 children or less, AmericInn Hotels Announce "All-AmericInn Smiles" Campaign for Peak Summer Travel SeasonAmericInn hotels across the country today announced that they are celebrating the arrival of the peak summer travel season with a rewarding offer of valuable prizes for travelers who share photos of their summer travel experiences on the AmericInn Faceboo InterContinental Sao Paulo Completes First Phase of RenovationIHG [LON:IHG, NYSE:IHG (ADRs)], the world's largest hotel group by number of rooms, and Brazil's most experienced international hotel company, today announced that the InterContinental São Paulo had concluded the initial phase of a multi-phase reno The Safe Way to Bounce: National Franchise Offers Safety Tips for ParentsFollowing a recent string of reports of injuries and close calls related to people playing on rented, outdoor inflatable play structures rather than going to safety compliant, indoor facilities, the experts at Pump It Up are offering a helpful safety chec IHG achieves Silver in Business in the Community's 8th Corporate Responsibility IndexIHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) the world's largest hotel group by number of rooms, today announces that it's achieved Silver in Business in the Community's (BITC) 2011 Corporate Responsibility Index (CRI), the UK's leading voluntary benchmark of Corp 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 IHG and PGA Tour Tee Off to Support Military Families with "Room Nights for the Brave"As the Official Hotel and Resort Partner of the PGA TOUR, Champions Tour and Nationwide Tour, IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) [LON:IHG, NYSE:IHG (ADRs)], the world's largest hotel group by number of rooms, announced today that its Crowne Plaza Hotels IHG Takes A New Look At Priority Club(R) RewardsPriority Club® Rewards, the world's largest and fastest-growing hotel loyalty program from IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) announces its new positioning and refreshed look as a result of findings from its global travel loyalty industry study. Twen Cruise Holidays Goes Global, Signing UK Partner as Master FranchiseCruise Holidays, North America's oldest cruise-specialty travel franchisor, has signed a deal with United Kingdom-based Global Cruising, Ltd, for Global Cruising to become Cruise Holidays' first-ever British master franchisor. The agreement opens the door EagleRider Offers Discount up to 15 Percent off Franchise Fee for VeteransEagleRider, the worldâEUR s largest motorcycle rental and tour company, is getting behind the men and women that have served in the U.S. Military. EagleRider has joined VetFran, a program aimed at helping veterans realize their dream of owning their EagleRider Offers Discount up to 15 Percent off Franchise Fee for VeteransEagleRider, the world's largest motorcycle rental and tour company, is getting behind the men and women that have served in the U.S. Military. EagleRider has joined VetFran, a program aimed at helping veterans realize their dream of owning their own busin EagleRider Offers Expert Packing Advice for Long-Distance RidesEagleRider, the world's largest motorcycle rental and tour company, has been outfitting trips since 1992 and is passing along its expert know-how to its fellow riders—both beginner and advanced—on how to get ready for the open road. Pump It Up Unveils First National Sensory Program Designed for Children With AutismFamilies across the United States will soon have access to the first nationwide sensory entertainment program designed exclusively for children with autism, which will be unveiled on April 7, 2011 at more than 150 Pump It Up locations nationwide in conjun Super 8 Revs Up for Race Season With Petty-Themed SweepstakesRace fans with dreams of meeting legendary driver Richard Petty and touring his garage now have a chance to do just that thanks to the Super 8 hotel brand and its latest race-themed sweepstakes and instant win game. 11 March 2011 Japan Earthquake: IHG media updateWe are keeping close to the developments following the March 11 earthquake and our thoughts remain with the people of Japan. Our guests and employees are our priority and we can confirm they are all well and accounted for. InterContinental to manage Koh Samui's first luxury resortInterContinental Hotels Group (IHG), the world's largest hotel group by number of rooms, today entered a management agreement with Thai company, Elite Villa Co., Ltd, to launch the InterContinental Resort brand in Koh Samui, Thailand. IHG will take over t EagleRider Shares the American Dream with Dream StarEagleRider, the nation's largest motorcycle rental and tour company, has created quite the buzz with the announcement that they will team up with legendary German superstar Wolfgang Fierek for an unforgettable motorcycle tour through California. EagleRider Receives AllBusiness AllStar AwardEagleRider, the world's largest motorcycle rental company, was recently ranked No.194 on the AllBusiness AllStar Franchise rankings. The list compiles the 300 "best of the best" franchises for 2011. EagleRider Smashes Previous Ranking In Franchise 500 List By Entrepreneur MagazineEagleRider achieved its highest ranking yet by Entrepreneur Magazine as #202 on the 2011 "Franchise 500" list. The company is #43 in Low Cost and #160 in America's Top Global Franchises. This will mark the 5th year in a row that EagleRider has made the Fr EagleRider Moves from Traditional Wheel Weight Balancing in Favor of Ride-On TPS High-Speed Balancer and SealantInovex Industries, Inc. is proud to announce that EagleRider Motorcycle Rental, Inc., the world's largest motorcycle tourism company specializing in rentals of Motorcycles, ATVs, Dirt Bikes and Scooters, will replace wheel weight balancing throughout thei EagleRider Moves from Traditional Wheel Weight Balancing in Favor of Ride-On TPS High-Speed Balancer and SealantInovex Industries, Inc. is proud to announce that EagleRider Motorcycle Rental, Inc., the world's largest motorcycle tourism company specializing in rentals of Motorcycles, ATVs, Dirt Bikes and Scooters, will replace wheel weight balancing throughout thei EagleRider Receives AllBusiness AllStar AwardEagleRider, the world's largest motorcycle rental company, was recently ranked No.194 on the AllBusiness AllStar Franchise rankings. The list compiles the 300 "best of the best" franchises for 2011. EagleRider Smashes Previous Ranking In Franchise 500 List By Entrepreneur MagazineEagleRider achieved its highest ranking yet by Entrepreneur Magazine as #202 on the 2011 "Franchise 500" list. The company is #43 in Low Cost and #160 in America's Top Global Franchises. This will mark the 5th year in a row that EagleRider has made the Fr |
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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