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Your Financial Services Franchise Business Expansion News SourceFranchise News Watch brings you the latest in financial services franchising business expansion 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 Business Expansion News
H&R Block Shows Taxpayers How to Save Money and Time With Eight TipsEvery year, taxpayers forfeit more than one billion dollars of their money to the government. Jackson Hewitt(R) Opens Doors for 2012 Tax SeasonJackson Hewitt Tax Service®, the nation's largest privately held tax preparation firm, heralds the start of the 2012 tax season today by opening the doors to thousands of neighborhood office and Walmart kiosk locations throughout the country. H&R Block Kicks Off Tax Season 2012New offices. New products. New services. It's a new year and H&R Block (NYSE: HRB), the world's largest tax preparation company, is opening all of its offices Jan. 3 to begin serving clients. J.D. Byrider Opens Second Houston LocationHouston-area residents have another option for purchasing used cars now that a new J.D. Byrider location is open at 11222 Southwest Freeway.
H&R Block Expanding Franchise NetworkAs part of its overall growth strategy, H&R Block (NYSE: HRB) seeks to add 100 franchise locations to its 11,000 office network. A Double Century and More to Come! – Auditel sign their 200th franchiseeLast month, Auditel welcomed their 200th signing -John and Denise Wilson. They are now the UK's largest Cost and Purchase Management Consultancy. Until recently, John was a senior Sales Manager for a company specialising in the defence industry. Denise ha J.D. Byrider opens five new locations in two months; eight so far in 2011J.D. Byrider, the nation's largest franchised used car sales and finance business, opened five new dealerships in the last two months, for a total of eight new stores so far in 2011. J.D. Byrider now has 132 locations in 30 states. J.D. Byrider opens third Columbus locationJ.D. Byrider opens third Columbus location The new location is a company-owned dealership that will be operated by Managing Partner Brent Measles, who formerly managed the J.D. Byrider location on South Hamilton Road. J.D. Byrider also has company-owned l Buy here pay here leader J.D. Byrider opens Little Rock-area dealershipLittle Rock-area residents have another option for purchasing used cars now that a new J.D. Byrider dealership is open at 6055 Landers Road in Sherwood. The 25,000-square-foot location offers used car sales, on-site financing, a service department and a c New Snelling Staffing Services Office Invigorates Tampa EconomyIn the midst of an economic crisis that has hit Florida harder than nearly any other state, some Florida businesses are booming. Businesswoman Rajh Cromie, owner of Snelling Staffing Services Tampa and Sarasota franchises, knows what works when it comes t The Growth Coach Expands Business Coaching into EcuadorThe Growth Coach, a national franchise of small business coaches with a presence in more than 140 markets in North America, will be taking its business coaching model overseas by expanding into Ecuador. The Growth Coach(R) Breathing New Life into Fairfax County Businesses in Tough EconomyWith thousands of small business owners and self-employed professionals needing guidance to succeed in today's increasingly unstable economy, Fairfax Business Coach, LLC, a part of The Growth Coach franchise system, is coaching small business owners locat BookKeeping Express Books Record GrowthBookKeeping Express (BKE) begins 2011 with significant momentum on its side. With a year over year growth of 30 percent in 2010, the company plans to match and exceed that mark this year.
BookKeeping Express Inks Franchise Agreement to Open Office in AustinBookKeeping Express, the first U.S. franchise focused solely on bookkeeping services, announced today that it has signed a franchise agreement with Nancy Fierro to open an office in Austin, Texas serving Metropolitan Austin, as well as Buda and Kyle. Roni Deutch Tax Center Targets AtlantaBuilding off her celebrity status from TV commercials seen every day, in every major U.S. market, Roni Deutch has announced plans to stamp her name on more than 150 tax preparation franchises, coined Roni Deutch Tax Center, across the country by... Bookkeeping Express 'Balances' Las Vegas' Small Business' Need for Certified Services with Grand Opening of First Area OfficeBookkeeping Express, the first U.S. franchise focused solely on bookkeeping services, announced today the opening of its first office in Las Vegas and across the state. The new office is located at 9550 S. Eastern Ave. in Henderson, and will primarily... Divorce Expert Launches Next FranchiseFairway Divorce Solutions, Ltd. (Fairway), a leading alternative divorce solutions firm, today announced the expansion to Northern Saskatchewan of the Fairway Divorce Solutions® franchise. Bookkeeping Express Inks Franchise Agreement with Greenville Entrepreneur and Opens New OfficeBookkeeping Express, the first U.S. franchise focused solely on bookkeeping services, announced today that it has opened a new office in Greenville on the heels of the signed a franchise agreement with local resident Joe Lee. Rainbow International(R) of Southwest Missouri Grand Opening Set for April 7, 2009New local business owners James Dudley and Clint and Tabitha Rudd sees their job as more than just structural cleaning and restoration – they also enjoy dealing with the diverse customer base they serve every day. Rainbow International(R) of Greater Denver Grand Opening Set for March 12, 2009New local business owner Jon Sorensen sees his job as more than just structural cleaning and restoration – he also enjoys dealing with the diverse customer base he serves every day. New Tri Tax Franchisee (and Mother of 8!) is Smashing Records and Taking Success to a Whole New LevelTo succeed in a new business, you need to focus solely on your venture and limit outside distractions. Right? So how is a mother of eight - the youngest still a newborn - shattering first-year success records? The answer lies with Melissa Ramirez... The Growth Coach(R) Signs Newest National Account with Caring Transitions(R)The Growth Coach, one of the fastest-growing business coaching franchises with a presence in more than 160 markets, has announced a nationwide partnership with Caring Transitions, the first national franchise to specialize in senior downsizing and... Bookkeeping Express Inks Franchise Agreement to Open New Office in TallahasseeBookkeeping Express, the first U.S. franchise focused solely on bookkeeping services, announced today that it has signed a franchise agreement with Jackie Helton to open an office in Tallahassee serving Leon and Wakulla counties in Florida and Thomas... Bookkeeping Express 'Balances' Maryland Small Business' Need for Certified Services with New Regional Hub in BaltimoreBookkeeping Express, the first U.S. franchise focused solely on bookkeeping services, has opened an office in Baltimore today to serve as the corporate hub for its small to mid-size business support services and statewide expansion. Bookkeeping Express 'Balances' Virginia Small Business' Need for Certified Services with Grand Opening of New Office in Prince William CountyBookkeeping Express, the first U.S. franchise focused solely on bookkeeping services, announced today the opening of its newest office in Prince William County. The opening brings Bookkeeping Express' Virginia presence to 6 counties across the state. Murphy Business & Financial Corp. Announces 100th FranchiseeMurphy Business & Financial Corporation (www.murphybusiness.com) marks a milestone in the business brokerage firm's growth with the signing of the 100th franchisee, a husband and wife team in Glendale/Peoria, Ariz., Lynn and Wendi Miller. Bookkeeping Express Inks Development Agreement Covering 72 Territories throughout North CarolinaBookkeeping Express, the first U.S. franchise focused solely on bookkeeping services, announced today that it has signed a Master development agreement with R. Ashley Early to cover 72 territories in North Carolina, bringing the total of... Bookkeeping Express Inks Franchise Agreement to Open New Offices in Northern Virginia and Baltimore-Washington Metropolitan AreaBookkeeping Express, the first U.S. franchise focused solely on bookkeeping services, announced today that it has signed a pair of area developer agreements with an entrepreneur group operating under the name of Intelligent Bookkeeping to open offices... H&R Block Acquires Major Southwest Franchise Transaction Covers Texas, Oklahoma and ArkansasH&R Block (NYSE:HRB) announced today it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire the operator of its franchise units in Texas, Oklahoma and Arkansas for approximately $278 million in cash. Roni Deutch Hosts Mini-Discovery Dinner Seminar In PhoenixBuilding off her celebrity status from TV commercials seen every day, in every major U.S. market, Roni Deutch has announced plans to stamp her name on more than 1000 tax preparation franchises, coined Roni Deutch Tax Center(R), across the country... Bookkeeping Express 'Balances' U.S. Small Business' Need for Certified Services with Aggressive Franchise Expansion PlanA proven leader and experienced entrepreneur who has seen businesses flail with inefficient bookkeeping services is bringing to market a small business savior. "Partner" On-Call Network announces its first Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill franchisee: Audun RundeAudun Runde, Ph.D., was looking to supercharge his consulting career and his passion for entrepreneurship. His difficulty in finding a good business to buy at a reasonable price made him search for a better way. Bookkeeping Express Expands In Washington, D.C., MarketGreg Jones, CEO of Bookkeeping Express Enterprises LLC, announced today that the company has sold the franchise rights to seven territories within the Washington, DC, city limits to a group of local entrepreneurs. Bookkeeping Express is Selling Franchises with Initial Investment under $50,000Bookkeeping Express is launching a national franchise system. The 20-year-old company is now offering franchise opportunities with an initial investment under $50,000. Roni Deutch Tax Center(R) 'Files' Into Houston; Provides Americans Competent, Professional Tax Return PreparationBuilding off her celebrity status from TV commercials seen every day, in every major U.S. market, Roni Deutch, owner of the largest Tax Resolution Law Firm in the United States, has announced that the Roni Deutch Tax Centers® will open a franchise... Roni Deutch Tax Center Signs First Vetfran Franchisee!Roni Deutch Tax Center, the nation's leading tax preparation franchise, built from the success of its founder Roni Deutch in saving American's millions of dollars in back tax liabilities, announced it has signed its first franchisee to utilize the Vetfran Roni Deutch Tax Center® `Files' First Atlanta Location; Provides Americans Competent, Professional Tax Return PreparationBuilding off her celebrity status from TV commercials seen every day, in every major U.S. market, Roni Deutch, owner of the largest Tax Resolution Law Firm in the United States, has announced that the Roni Deutch Tax Centers® will open a franchise... Roni Deutch Tax Center® `Files' Into Salisbury; Provides Americans Competent, Professional Tax Return PreparationBuilding off her celebrity status from TV commercials seen every day, in every major U.S. market, Roni Deutch, owner of the largest Tax Resolution Law Firm in the United States, has announced that the Roni Deutch Tax Centers® will open a franchise... Roni Deutch Tax Center® `Files' First Pennsylvania Location; Provides Americans Competent, Professional Tax Return PreparationBuilding off her celebrity status from TV commercials seen every day, in every major U.S. market, Roni Deutch, owner of the largest Tax Resolution Law Firm in the United States, has announced that the Roni Deutch Tax Centers® will open a franchise... Bear Stearns Opens Frankfurt OfficeBear, Stearns International Limited announced today that it has opened an office in Frankfurt. Bear Stearns Broker - Dealer Services Makes our Key Hires To Expand BusinessFurther strengthening the firm's clearing and custody business, Bear Stearns Broker-Dealer Services (BDS) today announced that it has hired four veteran professionals to expand the sales and account officer teams. |
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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