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Your Food Franchise Media Coverage News SourceFranchise News Watch brings you the latest in food franchising media coverage news from around the web. As a news aggregator for the food franchise industry, Franchise News Watch streams the latest ground breaking franchise articles, features, guides, blogs, news and more directly to your desktop.  Food Franchise Media Coverage NewsGulf Coast Businessman Celebrates 25 Years as SUBWAY(R) Sandwich EntrepreneurSUBWAY(R) Development Agent, Hugh Stiel of Metairie, Louisiana, is celebrating 25 years of entrepreneurial success with the world’s largest restaurant chain during a team meeting this week at the Beau Rivage Resort in Biloxi, Mississippi. America Calls ‘Heads' for Super Bowl XLVI Coin Toss and Chance for Free Papa John's PizzaWith America's call, the millions of fans enrolled in the company's Papa Rewards customer loyalty program will receive a free large one-topping pizza and 2-liter Pepsi MAX if the coin toss in Super Bowl XLVI lands on "heads." Pizza Patrón Returns to Pizza por Pesos® Roots in 2012Five years after weathering the media firestorm that erupted when Pizza Patrón advertised its Pizza por Pesos® promotion, the company announced today that it is planning three new campaigns for 2012 designed to celebrate the brand’s... Domino's Pizza® Raises $2.4 Million for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital®Domino's Pizza (NYSE: DPZ), the recognized world leader in pizza delivery, raised more than $2.4 million for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital during the 2011 St. Jude Thanks and Giving® campaign. Flippers Pizzeria Celebrates 25 Years in Central Florida.This month, January 2012, Flippers Pizzeria, an Orlando pizza restaurant with eleven locations and a central commissary that supports the growth of the pizza franchise, celebrates its twenty‐fifth year in Central Florida. Soft Pretzel Favorite Auntie Anne’s Launches Baking Kit Recipe ChallengeLadies and gentlemen, start your ovens! Auntie Anne's, the iconic brand known for its fresh hand-rolled treats, is encouraging its fans’ inner bakers to shine this winter through its newly-introduced Baking Kit Recipe Challenge.
Ben & Jerry’s Franchisees Serve Up Benevolence in the BahamasOver 200 Ben & Jerry’s franchisees, managers, staff and friends gathered on Friday to help rehabilitate two separate underserved recreational areas for children while in the Bahamas for their annual Global Franchise Meeting. Jamba CEO James D. White To Join Fans at First Kentucky Jamba Juice Store Opening on January 30Franchise Owners, The Speaquess Group, Celebrate the Official Opening of their First Store in Lexington, Kentucky at 7:00am on January 30 with Official Ribbon Cutting Ceremony to Take Place at 4:00pm.
Jamba Juice CEO James D. White to Appear on the Nationally Syndicated TV Show "Black Enterprise Business Report" on January 28 and 29.Jamba Juice Company (NASDAQ: JMBA) announced today that its Chairman, President, and CEO, James D. White, will appear on the January 28 and 29 Football's Biggest Day Means Big Business for Buffalo Wild WingsThe final football matchup of the season means big business for Buffalo Wild Wings(R), who proved last year that the field isn't the only place records are broken. In fact, the sports grill and bar sold more than 6 million wings on Feb. 6 last year and... Fundraising Goes Up, Up & Away for National Pancake DayIHOP(R) is on a mission to raise $2.7 million for Children's Miracle Network Hospitals and other local charities with its National Pancake Day celebration, set for Tuesday, February 28. Yogurtland Debut at ChefDanceYogurtland, the pioneer of the self-serve frozen yogurt category, expands its presence in Utah with a pop-up store in Park City for participants of ChefDance during the Sundance Film Festival. RentAGrandma.com Recruiting Wonderful GrandmasThe U.S. economy has tanked. No one seems to be hiring -- no one, that is, except http://www.RentAGrandma.com, helping to bring loving Grandmas to families everywhere. Houston Area Pizza Artisan Wins Second Annual CiCi's Pizza ThrowdownWith lightning speed, Florinda Albarron of the Tomball, TexasCiCi's Pizza restaurant, stretched, sauced and baked a full buffet of perfect CiCi's pizzas to win the second annual CiCi's Pizza Throwdown finals, held in Frisco, Texas, Tuesday, Jan. 17. Ling & Louie’s Asian Bar And Grill Ushers in the Year of the Dragon by Throwing a Modern Chinese New Year Bash with Traditional FestivitiesLing & Louie’s Asian Bar & Grill welcomes the Year of the Dragon by featuring special Chinese New Year menu items and red envelopes revealing prizes and fortune! Freddy’ Frozen Custard & SteakburgersAre compelling brands made or born? In Freddy’s experience, the answer is both, mixed with careful planning and execution to create a concept that relates in an uncanny way with consumers. Charley’s Grilled Subs Kicks Off Super Bowl-Inspired "Grill-Iron Classic" CompetitionCharley’s Grilled Subs, the 450–unit franchise best known for its Philly Steak Sandwiches, is kicking off a new football-themed Facebook campaign just in time for the Super Bowl. TV Show Premiers on SPEED January 14th at 8:30 PM ETOn January 14th, 16 of the most gorgeous Hooters Girls will be featured in the Hooters Dream Girl television show premiering on SPEED.
T.G.I. Friday's(R) Bartenders Train for Global ShowdownCountless hours spent perfecting cocktail recipes and working on bottle-wielding skills is about to pay off for nine T.G.I. Friday's(R) bartenders. Engaged To Be Married? Say 'I Do' To Maggiano's Bliss List ContestNew Year's Eve proposals and upcoming Valentine's Day engagements will have wedding bells ringing soon for couples across the country. Dickey's Barbecue Pit Challenges Eric "Silo" Dahl with Nine Pounds of FoodEric "Silo" Dahl storms his way back into Dickey's Barbecue Pit in Rogers to win yet another title.
Watermill Express Supports Run for the YouthWatermill Express, the nation’s largest provider of drive-up, pure drinking water, will provide pure drinking water for the Communities In Schools’ Run for Youth on Saturday, Jan. 21, starting at 7 a.m. Weight Watchers to Present at the J.P. Morgan 30th Annual Healthcare ConferenceWeight Watchers International, Inc. (NYSE: WTW) today announced that David Kirchhoff, President and Chief Executive Officer, will present at the J.P. Morgan 30th Annual Healthcare Conference in San Francisco, California. Papa John's Announces 2012 Development Incentive ProgramAfter another strong year of growth, including opening its 3,000th restaurant in North America, Papa John's is again offering franchisees an enticing package of incentives to grow within or join the Papa John's family. IHOP to Give Away Free Pancakes on February 28IHOP, one of America's favorite restaurants for breakfast, lunch and dinner, will once again invite guests to enjoy free pancakes while supporting a worthy cause as part of the company's philanthropic National Pancake Day on Tuesday, February 28, 2012.
Lenny's Sub Shop Paying Cash Rewards for Franchisee ReferralsWith an aggressive expansion of new franchises launching in 2012, 150-unit Lenny's Sub Shop is not only leveraging its legendary promise of More Food, More Taste and More Personality(R), it's giving big cash rewards to people who lead new franchisees... Sonic to Present at the 14th Annual ICR XChange ConferenceSonic Corp. (NASDAQ/NM: SONC), the nation's largest chain of drive-in restaurants, today announced that the company will present at the 14th Annual ICR XChange Conference on Wednesday, January 11, 2012 at the Fontainebleau Hotel in Miami, FL. The... T.G.I. Friday's(R) Throws New Year's Eve PartyFriday's is taking that Friday feeling and extending it to New Year's Eve. What better place to start the New Year off right? Dutch Bros. Coffee Raises $93,000 on Annual Buck For Kids DayThis month, in support of Dutch Bros.' mantra "make a difference one cup at a time," the company's customers helped raise $93,000 to benefit regional nonprofits. Watermill Express Supports Eighth Annual Run to RememberWatermill Express, the nation’s largest provider of drive-up, pure drinking water, will provide pure drinking water for the 8th Annual Run to Remember on Saturday, Jan. 7, from 7 to 10 a.m. at the Verrado Community in Buckeye, Ariz.
Watermill Express Supports Seventh Annual New Year’s Day 5K in PhoenixWatermill Express, the nation’s largest provider of drive-up, pure drinking water, will provide pure drinking water for the 7th Annual New Year’s Day 5K on Sunday, Jan. 1, from 8 to 10 a.m., held at Papago Park at 455 N. Galvin Parkway in...
Cousins Subs(R) Throughout Wisconsin Raised $12,500 for Leukemia & Lymphoma SocietyCousins Subs(R) today announced that 47 of its stores in the Madison, Milwaukee and Fox Valley regions raised a total of $12,544 for the Wisconsin Chapter of the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) through a coupon campaign.
Indianapolis Hooters Raises Over $4,000 for the Children's Bureau and Will Host a Holiday PartyOn Saturday, December 17th the Hooters of the Indianapolis area will host a Holiday Party at the Children's Bureau, providing food for the staff and 30 children. Bottle & Bottega Announces Franchise OpportunitiesBottle & Bottega, a premier corporate and social event business that creates fun and unique artistic experiences, announces that it is offering franchise opportunities for qualified professionals throughout the US. Mcdonald's Restaurant Employees Compete For PrestigiousMcDonald’s announced today 16 talented restaurant employees from: Australia, Philippines, New Zealand, Germany, Sweden, Russia, Switzerland, Brazil, Argentina, Puerto Rico, Canada and the United States are semi-finalists in the Voice of... Pizza Pizza Sets Record-Breaking Year by Raising $250,000 for Children's Miracle Network Through Slices for Smiles FoundationPizza Pizza, Canada's leading pizza operator, raised $250,000 for Children's Miracle Network in 2011 thanks to its Slices for Smiles fundraising initiatives, setting a new record for the campaign. Giant Tiger Asks Customers To Vote In $10,000 Charity GiveawayThis amount will be allocated on behalf of Giant Tiger customers among three (3) national charitable organizations - The Childrens Wish Foundation, The Canadian Red Cross and Friends of the Earth Canada.
Edible Arrangements Salutes the Troops with Increased Veterans DiscountEdible Arrangements, the pioneer and leader in hand-sculpted, fresh-fruit arrangements, announced today that it has doubled its veteran's discount from $5,000 to $10,000 off its initial franchise fee. |
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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