February 06, 2012
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Your Financial Services Franchise Strategic Alliance News SourceFranchise News Watch brings you the latest in financial services franchising strategic alliance news from around the web. As a news aggregator for the financial services franchise industry, Franchise News Watch streams the latest ground breaking franchise articles, features, guides, blogs, news and more directly to your desktop.  Financial Services Franchise Strategic Alliance NewsSears and H&R Block® Offer New Tax Preparation Options and Savings Through Tax Season"Tax Day" is April 17 this year, and it is one of the nation's most recognized deadlines. Even so, it can sneak up on many Americans causing unnecessary stress. Padgett Business Services Joins Frantopia As Business PartnerFranchise Business Review announced today that Padgett Business Services, which offers financial services to small businesses, has become a business partner and content expert for Frantopia, FBR’s social networking and business resources site. FocalPoint Business Coaching Joins Frantopia as Business PartnerFranchise Business Review, the premier market research firm for the franchise industry, announced today that FocalPoint Business Coaching has become a business partner and content expert for Frantopia, FBR's social networking and business resources site. Jackson Hewitt(R) to Operate in 2,800 Walmart U.S. Store LocationsJackson Hewitt Tax Service Inc., the nation's second largest tax preparation firm, today announced that it will operate in approximately 2,800 Walmart U.S. stores in the upcoming 2012 tax season.
H&R Block to Offer Tax Preparation Services in WalmartThe world's largest provider of tax preparation services once again will join forces with the largest retailer to offer tax preparation across the country. H&R Block (NYSE: HRB) announced today it will provide tax preparation services in approximately... SIB Development & Consulting Launches Strategic Partnership with BookKeeping ExpressSIB Development & Consulting, a company that helps businesses save money on their monthly recurring expenses, today announced a strategic partnership with BookKeeping Express, the only U.S. franchise that helps business owners grow their companies thr
RightNow Helps Jackson Hewitt Tax Service(R) Deliver Exceptional Customer Experiences and Improve Contact Center PerformanceJackson Hewitt Tax Service(R) is using RightNow (NASDAQ: RNOW) to deliver excellent customer experiences to its franchise owners, tax preparers and millions of clients, while improving contact center efficiency and reducing operating costs. RightNow CX, t FactorTrust Expands Storefront Loan Data Service With Signing of Ace Cash ExpressFactorTrust, Inc., the fastest growing global Credit Reporting Agency (CRA) providing under-banked consumer risk management and analytics services to the alternative financial services industry, today announced the launch of its storefront service with a 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... H&R Block Announces Agreement Between RSM McGladrey, Inc. and McGladrey & Pullen, LLPH&R Block, Inc. (NYSE: HRB) today announced that its wholly owned subsidiary RSM McGladrey, Inc. ("RSM") has reached an agreement on terms (the "Renewal Agreement") with McGladrey & Pullen, LLP ("M&P"), an independent partner-owned public acco
The Growth Coach(R) Signs Newest National Account with The Little Gym InternationalThe Growth Coach, one of the fastest-growing business coaching franchises in North America with a presence in more than 170 markets throughout North America, has announced a nationwide coaching partnership with The Little Gym International, a global... Jackson Hewitt Tax Service(R) Supports the Magic Johnson Foundation with Financial Literacy and Tax Education InitiativeJackson Hewitt Tax Service(R) today announced a partnership with the Magic Johnson Foundation and its Magic Johnson Community Empowerment Centers (MJCEC), which offer educational and other resources to communities around the country, to provide a... Jackson Hewitt Tax Service(R) Launches Partnership With Dress for Success to Support Financial Literacy InitiativeJackson Hewitt Tax Service(R) announced a partnership with Dress for Success (DFS), a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting the economic independence of disadvantaged women, to support Dress for Success' financial literacy initiative through a... Jackson Hewitt Teams Up With Earvin 'Magic' JohnsonJackson Hewitt Tax Service Inc. (NYSE: JTX) announced today a new agreement with Magic Johnson Enterprises that will feature Earvin "Magic" Johnson in a new advertising campaign as Jackson Hewitt's new spokesperson and business partner. The Growth Coach(R) Signs Newest National Account with Fresh CoatThe Growth Coach, one of the fastest-growing business coaching franchises with a presence in more than 140 markets, has announced a nationwide partnership with Fresh Coat, the nation's fastest-growing interior painting franchise, to help guide... The Growth Coach to Empower Home Helpers Franchisees to Greater SuccessThe Growth Coach recently announced a nationwide partnership with Home Helpers, the #1 Senior Care franchise in North America, to help guide their franchisees to even greater success and satisfaction as business owners. Bond University and Bartercard announce joint scholarship initiativeBartercard Australia has entered into a unique scholarship agreement with Bond University on the Gold Coast to support the educational ambitions of Bartercard's members, franchisees and staff.
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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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