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Your Health Franchise News SourceFranchise News Watch brings you the latest in health franchising news from around the web. As a news aggregator for the health franchise industry, Franchise News Watch streams the latest ground breaking franchise articles, features, guides, blogs, news and more directly to your desktop.  Health Franchise NewsGreat Clips Teams Up with Joey Saldana and Kasey Kahne RacingKasey Kahne Racing (KKR) announced today that longtime sponsor, Great Clips, will back Joey Saldana for the 2012 World of Outlaws season. Tasti D-Lite And Planet Smoothie Launch “The Vow” SweepstakesTasti D-Lite, the great-tasting, lower-calorie frozen dessert chain that recently acquired Planet Smoothie, has partnered with “The Vow,"in theaters February 10, for the Tasti D-Lite “The Vow” Sweepstakes. Home Care Assistance Announces Third Book in Its Senior Health and Wellness SeriesHome Care Assistance, North America’s leading provider of in-home care, is excited to announce "From Hospital to Home Care: A Step by Step Guide to Providing Care to Patients Post Hospitalization," the latest book in its senior health and wellness.. "Mud, Sweat and Beers"Anytime Fitness is getting down and dirty. The world's largest and fastest-growing fitness club chain recently entered into an agreement to become the "Official Fitness Club of Warrior Dash" – a "mud-crawling, fire leaping, extreme run from Hell,".. Bold New Service Guarantee Announced by Dahn YogaDahn Yoga & Health Centers, Inc., one the nation's largest providers of yoga classes, meditation and Tai Chi, has taken a bold move the announcement of its new customer service policy. Home Care Assistance Recognizes Heart MonthHome Care Assistance, North America's leading provider of in-home care, is raising awareness around heart disease and stroke prevention in observance of heart month. Weight Watchers to Present at the UBS 22nd Annual Global Healthcare Services ConferenceWeight Watchers International, Inc. (NYSE: WTW) today announced that David Kirchhoff, President and Chief Executive Officer, will present at the UBS 22nd Annual Global Healthcare Services Conference in New York City.
Home Care Assistance Launches AlzheimersHomeCare.comHome Care Assistance, the leading provider of in-home care for seniors, is proud to announce the launch of AlzheimersHomeCare.com. Created for families evaluating care solutions for a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease. Flip Flop Shops Packs 2012 Pipeline with 40 New ShopsWith more than 50 shops currently operating throughout the United States, Canada, Guam and the Caribbean, Flip Flop Shops announces it will expand its footprint to 90-plus shops by the end of 2012, with an additional 40-plus already in the pipeline for... St. Louis Home Care Company Develops a Cutting-Edge Approach to Reducing Avoidable Hospital ReadmissionsHome Care Assistance of St. Louis, North America’s leading provider of in-home care, announced today a long-term initiative to reduce avoidable hospitalizations and readmissions and become the leader among home care agencies in hospitalization... ANY LAB TEST NOW® Franchisees of the Year and Best Start Franchise Awards AnnouncedANY LAB TEST NOW® is pleased to announce the 2011 Franchisee of the Year and the 2011 Best Start Franchisee. Weight Watchers Announces Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2011 Earnings Conference CallWeight Watchers International, Inc. (NYSE: WTW) will release its results for the fourth quarter and full year 2011 after the NYSE closes on Tuesday, February 14, 2012. Massage Envy Spa College Park Solidifies Spot in the Top 5% of all Massage Envy Spa Franchises in the CountryMassage Envy Spa College Park performs at a record-breaking level as they continue to gain recognition for outstanding staff and steady climbing membership rates. GNC Raises $2.79 million for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital® in 8th Annual St. Jude Thanks and Giving® CampaignGNC Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: GNC), the nation's largest specialty retailer of health and wellness products, is pleased and proud to announce that its employees and customers donated a total of $2.79 million during GNC's seventh consecutive annual... Anytime Fitness Releases Annual "Weight of the Union" ReportIn 2011, more Anytime Fitness members worked out late at night, cashed in on health insurance reimbursements and made March the busiest workout month. BrightStar Care Helps Spread the Word About National Glaucoma Awareness MonthMore than 2.2 million Americans have glaucoma, the leading cause of preventable blindness. However, half of them don't even know it.
First National Urgent Care Franchise Provides Superior, Affordable Medical Care in BrowardWhile debate over the nation’s healthcare system continues, a board-certified family physician is teaming up with a successful international businessman, to provide a new alternative in efficient and affordable patient care. Home Care Assistance Launches Senior-Care.comHome Care Assistance, the leading provider of in-home care for seniors, is proud to announce the launch of Senior-Care.com. Home Care Assistance Develops a Cutting-Edge Approach to Reducing Avoidable Hospital ReadmissionsAs America continues to grapple with exploding health care costs, Congress and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid have placed a renewed emphasis on eliminating avoidable hospital readmissions. Dahn Yoga Community Announces the Woodland Body + Brain Center as its Center of the MonthDahn Yoga & Health Centers, Inc., a national leader in health and wellness, is proud to announce that one of its franchises, a Texas yoga star, the Woodlands Body + Brain Center has been designated as Center of the Month for January 2012.
Massage Envy Announces 40 Millionth MassageMassage Envy, the pioneer and national leader of professional, convenient and affordable massage and spa services, announced today that the company has performed its 40 millionth massage. Massage Envy Spas in New York and New Jersey Bring the Ultimate Envy Package Just in Time for Valentine’s DayMassage Envy Spas in New York, New Jersey are giving guests the perfect Valentine’s Day gift with the Ultimate Envy package. Home Care Assistance of Charleston Receives Home Care Pulse CertificationHome Care Assistance of Charleston, the premier provider of in-home care for seniors, is proud to announce its Home Care Pulse Certification. New Massage Envy Spa Location Now Open in BaltimoreMassage Envy Spa Federal Hill, Locust Point is now open and ready to serve the Baltimore, Maryland community. BrightStar Care(R) Recognized As World-Class FranchiseBrightStar Care(R), the fastest growing franchise brand in the senior care industry, was recently identified as one of 25 World-Class Franchises for 2012 by the Franchise Research Institute. Tropicalaser Laser Hair Removal Franchise Goes InternationalFueled by a great demand for quality laser hair removal and tattoo removal services, the principals of Tropicalaser have unveiled some of their plans to move into Canada and Mexico during 2012. Massage Envy Marks Strong 2011 With 13 Percent Growth Of New ClinicsMassage Envy, the pioneer and national leader of professional, convenient and affordable massage and spa services, announced today that the company's success story continued building strength in 2011 with the opening of 87 new clinics. Home Care Assistance of Wisconsin Hires New Marketing ManagerHome Care Assistance of Wisconsin, a leading provider of in-home care for seniors, is proud to announce new hire, Mary Hackett Bernbrock, as Marketing Manager. Team USA Soccer Stars Alex Morgan and Heather Mitts Join the GNC LiveWell Team as Brand AmbassadorGNC Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: GNC), a leading global specialty retailer of nutritional products, is pleased to announce that Alex Morgan and Heather Mitts, both outstanding members of the U.S. Women's National Soccer Team, have joined the GNC LiveWell Team...
Massage Heights Announces Collaboration with the American Cancer Society and Joins the Fight for a World with Less Cancer and More BirthdaysMassage Heights, an international premium franchise membership massage company that makes regular massage therapy affordable and convenient to the masses announced today their new relationship with the American Cancer Society(R). Kosama Strengthening Franchise Footprint with the Help of Snap FitnessEvery year millions of people find a renewed sense of potential come January 1. That means resolving to do things like get fit, lose weight or tone up. Senior Care Company Launches Revolutionary Hospital to Home Care ProgramHome Care Assistance, the leading provider of in-home care for seniors, is proud to announce the Hospital to Home Care program, a comprehensive set of educational resources for families managing the difficult transition home after hospitalization. Senior Care Company Announces Hospital to Home Care Program in ArizonaHome Care Assistance of Phoenix, the leading provider of in-home care for seniors, is proud to announce the Hospital to Home Care program. 500 and Beyond for Planet FitnessPlanet Fitness, the national gym partner for NBC's The Biggest Loser, opened its 500th location here yesterday as the franchise company continues its blistering expansion, with more than 100 new facilities slated for 2012. Massage Envy Spa Closter Celebrates 5 Years of Improving Well-Being within the Closter, New Jersey CommunityMassage Envy Spa Closter recently celebrated five years of providing exceptional massage therapy in Closter, Haworth, New Jersey and the surrounding areas. Warm-up from Winter Chill with Dynamic Dahn Yoga Meditation EventThe unique Dahn Yoga meditation techniques, based on Korean Taoist tradition, can be experienced in New York City at its Power of Meditation event on January 22nd at the Skirball Center for the Performing Arts at Washington Square. Dahn Yoga founder,... Massage Heights Conducts Outreach to Potential Retreat Owners for Remaining Houston LocationsMassage Heights, a membership-based massage therapy franchise, is offering investors the opportunity to own their own business in a rapidly growing field through a Massage Heights franchise in Houston. Massage Envy Needham Street Now Offers Incredible Wellness PlanMassage Envy Needham Street now offers guests a low cost monthly Wellness Plan membership for just $59. Senior Care Company Launches Hospital to Home Care Program in Central OhioHome Care Assistance of Central Ohio, the leading provider of in-home care for seniors, is proud to announce the Hospital to Home Care program, a comprehensive set of educational resources for families managing the difficult transition home after... Rockin' Runners Can Get Their Massage OnMassage Envy Phoenix, a co-op of 27 clinics and part of the nation’s largest massage therapy provider and largest spa franchise in the U.S., is offering participants in the January 15th P.F. Chang’s Rock ‘n’ Roll Arizona Marathon.. Massage Envy Dedham Now Holds Spot As Number Two Massage Envy Its RegionMassage Envy Dedham has been providing professional massage therapy in Dedham, Boston, MA for over four years and is now the number two grossing franchise in the Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Vermont region.
Koko FitClub Ranks Among Best in Entrepreneur Magazine's 2012 Franchise 500Koko FitClub made its debut this month in the 33rd Annual Entrepreneur Magazine Franchise 500 rankings. Give the Gift of Massage or Facials This Valentine's Day at Massage Envy(R)Massage Envy, the pioneer and national leader of professional, convenient and affordable massage and spa services, is the one-stop shop for Valentine's Day gifts. |
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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