September 03, 2010
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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 NewsFitness Franchise, Fitness Together Named to The Inc. 5000Fitness Together Holdings, Inc., has been named to The Inc. 5000, Inc. Magazine's Fourth Annual Exclusive List of America's Fastest-Growing Private Companies. The list represents the most comprehensive look at the most important segment of the economy, Am Massage Envy(R) Franchise to Host Massage for the Cure Fundraising Event to Benefit Susan G. Komen for the Cure(R)On Tuesday, September 14, 2010, Massage Envy will team up with Susan G. Komen for the Cure to help win the fight against breast cancer by hosting Massage for the Cure. During this national one-day Massage for the Cure event, Massage Envy centers will offe
Investors "Shape Up" Portfolios with RetroFitness(R) FranchiseRetroFitness has the "workout regimen" for today's investors. BrightStar Franchise Announces International Expansion Into CanadaAfter nearly six years of exponential franchise growth in the United States, BrightStar, a full-service healthcare staffing agency that provides both medical and non-medical homecare, announces its expansion into Canada with the award of a Master Franchis BrightStar Franchise Announces International Expansion Into CanadaAfter nearly six years of exponential franchise growth in the United States, BrightStar, a full-service healthcare staffing agency that provides both medical and non-medical homecare, announces its expansion into Canada with the awarding of a Master Franc Homewatch CareGivers Franchise Releases New "Guide to Living with Dementia" to Help Families Cope with the Numerous Issues Associated with DementiaAs part of its ongoing program to help caregivers and provide families with the information they need to make informed decisions, Homewatch CareGivers (www.HomewatchCareGivers.com) has released its latest resource, entitled "Guide to Living with Dementia. Health-Oriented Energy Kitchen Franchise Signs Agreement for Three Local Restaurants; Offers Fast Food Without the GuiltEnergy Kitchen, a Manhattan-based fast-casual chain whose health-centric menu features no meal that exceeds 500 calories, announces the signing of an area development agreement for three restaurants in Westchester County, N.Y. Planet Beach Contempo Spas Franchise Pioneers New Markets in EgyptPlanet Beach Contempo Spas has opened its first of several automated day spa franchises in Cairo, Egypt, catering to increased demand for affordable day spa and relaxation services in Africa and the Middle East.
Great Clips Franchise Opens Hair Salon Franchise in San Antonio, TXRob Goggins, vice president of franchise development for Great Clips, Inc., announced the Grand Opening of the company's newest hair salon franchise business in the Alon Town Centre, in San Antonio, TX.
Great Clips franchisees fuel the Great Clips 300 Saturday, September 4The Great Clips franchise and NASCAR's Nationwide Series form a high-octane team under the lights Saturday, September 4, Labor Day weekend at the Atlanta Motor Speedway for the Great Clips 300. Massage Heights Newport Beach Franchise Set to Open Its 1st Orange County Retail Location in Newport Beach, CA on August 20th, 2010Soothing music, relaxing aromatic candles, a clean and calming environment, and experienced massage therapists. All these are available at Massage Heights Newport Beach's newest location in The Bluffs Shopping Center at 1334 Bison Ave, Newport Beach, CA 9
Gold's Gym Franchise Introduces The 2010-2011 Fitness InstituteGold's Gym, the world's leading authority on health and fitness, is proud to introduce the official team of experts that will comprise the 2010-2011 Gold's Gym Fitness Institute. The Fitness Institute is the world's premier think tank on health and fitnes Great Clips Franchise Opens Hair Salon Franchise in Arden, NCRob Goggins, vice president of franchise development for Great Clips, Inc., announced the Grand Opening of the company's newest hair salon franchise business in the Rutledge Commons Shopping Center in Arden, NC. Gold's Gym Offering One Year Membership To Steven Slater To Relieve StressIn case you've been hit in the head with a piece of luggage lately and haven't heard the news, JetBlue flight attendant Steven Slater made a dramatic exit from his job on Monday after being hit in the head by a passenger removing their bag from the overhe How one man found his fitness routine and lost 70 pounds at Fitness Together Franchise"I had tried everything," said Andy Ringle, who was 307 pounds when he walked into a Fitness Together studio in Temecula, Calif., last year. Health-Oriented Energy Kitchen Franchise Signs Agreement for Three Local Restaurants, Offers Fast Food Without the GuiltEnergy Kitchen, a Manhattan-based fast-casual chain whose health-centric menu features no menu item that exceeds 500 calories, announces the signing of an area development agreement for three restaurants in Washington, D.C. The Little Gym Franchise Channels Children's Energy Into Skills That Promote LearningKids can seem to have endless amounts of energy -- jumping, running, skipping, tumbling. To their parents and friends, all this activity looks like kid-powered fun. But the children's gym professionals at The Little Gym know how to channel that energy and Smoothie King Franchises, Inc. Extends Line of Nutritional SupplementsSmoothie King Franchises, Inc., the originator of the nutritional fruit smoothie, has been dedicated to providing healthy alternatives to the public since 1973. The company continues to follow this mission with the addition of Omega 3-6-9, Libido Boost fo Gold's Gym Franchise Hires Wendy McMullen to Spearhead National Corporate Wellness ProgramGold's Gym, the world's leading authority on health and fitness, today announced that Wendy McMullen has joined the company as its National Corporate Sales Director. In her new role, McMullen will be responsible for generating new national corporate welln Massage Heights Franchise Atlanta's New Sublime Summertime Massage Offers Sandy Springs and Atlanta Consumers Relief From the Summer HeatInspired by refreshing cucumber and mint, Massage Heights Atlanta's exclusive Sublime Summertime Massage helps Sandy Springs and Atlanta consumers escape, relax and reenergize this summer.
Snap Fitness Franchise Names Wes Tang Director of International Business DevelopmentSnap Fitness, the world's fastest-growing franchisor of state-of-the-art 24/7 express fitness centers, announces the appointment of Wes Tang as Director of International Business Development. 'Less Than Perfect' Star Sara Rue Reveals a Show Stopping 50 Pound Weight Loss on Jenny Craig FranchiseJenny Craig, Inc., one of the nation's leading authorities on weight management, announced today that Sara Rue has achieved her weight loss goal of 50 lbs.* The critically-acclaimed actress, best known for her roles on Popular, Less Than Perfect and recen
Snap Fitness Franchise Adds Experience to Support System's Aggressive GrowthSnap Fitness, the world's fastest-growing franchisor of state-of-the-art 24/7 express fitness centers, has added Armin Krienke as Director of Corporate Wellness and Member Benefits, Brandt Schmitz as Online Marketing Manager and John Voskamp as Director o Flip Flop Shops Franchise and havaianas Partner for Primo August PromoAs summer comes to an end and the back-to-school season arrives in full-swing, what better way to welcome the fall season than in the most stylish and comfortable, must-have havaianas flips flops. Flip Flop Shops has announced that it is partnering with h Nutrition Retail Franchise Hires Director of Marketing to `Supplement' GrowthComplete Nutrition, a fast-growing franchise that's simplifying the nutritional supplement shopping experience, announced it has hired Paul Jarrett as Director of Marketing to spearhead brand awareness as the franchise nears its 100th store milestone. South Carolina GNC Franchise Operators Receive Award at GNC Franchise Convention for 'Most Money Raised' During the 6th Annual Thanks and Giving(R) Campaign of St. Jude Children's Research Hospital(R)GNC franchise operators Todd and Lisa Graham were honored in June at this year's GNC franchise convention for most money raised for the 6th annual St. Jude Thanks and Giving® Campaign. During the two-month-long campaign at their six South Carolina sto
Flip Flop Shops Franchise and Soles4Souls Announce Plans for 2011 Summer CelebrationThree years into its robust expansion plan, Flip Flops Shops has quickly established itself as the premier destination for flip flops and sandals, and one of world's hottest retail concepts earning this year's International Council of Shopping Centers Hot Flip Flop Shops Franchise and Soles4Souls Announce Plans for 2011 Summer CelebrationThree years into its robust expansion plan, Flip Flops Shops has quickly established itself as the premier destination for flip flops and sandals, and one of world's hottest retail concepts earning this year's International Council of Shopping Centers Hot Gold's Gym Franchise Wraps Up Historic International Convention in Las VegasAfter three days of powerful and unifying events, the Gold's Gym global family heads home from a historic convention in Las Vegas. By all accounts, the company's executive leadership, franchisees, ownership group, employees and partners are as energized a Great Clips franchisees give high marks to the brands back-to-school promotionGreat Clips and Old Navy, with a fleet of 1,065 stores throughout the United States and Canada, are launching their back-to-school promotion in back-to-back years. Great Clips Franchise, EA SPORTS(TM) & PlayStation(R) Team Up for the Ultimate Gaming Makeover SweepstakesGreat Clips, the world's largest hair salon brand, is teaming up with EA SPORTS™ (Nasdaq: ERTS) and PlayStation® to bring you the Ultimate Gaming Makeover this summer. Weight Watchers Franchise Announces Second Quarter 2010 Earnings Conference CallWeight Watchers International, Inc. (NYSE: WTW) will release its results for the second quarter 2010 after the NYSE close on Thursday, August 5, 2010. Aussie Pet Mobile Inks Franchise Agreements for British Columbia and AlbertaAussie Pet Mobile, the world's largest mobile pet grooming service, today announced it has signed two franchise agreements to open new locations in Calgary, Alberta and Victoria, British Columbia that will bring affordable and convenient pet grooming serv Flip Flop Shops Franchise Catches A Wave to DuckFlip Flop Shops is exposing its toes in Duck. The only lifestyle retail franchise to capture the essence of the flip flop connoisseur way of life, Flip Flop Shops recently opened its first local shop in the Outer Banks of North Carolina at 1171 Duck Road Naperville Illinois Business Owner Follows Dream to Pursue Fitness Training FranchiseWorking by day as an auto insurance sales agent and by night as a personal trainer at a local gym would be enough to keep most people busy. But for Betty Scarimbolo, of Melrose, Illinois, something was missing. Homewatch CareGivers Expands Pathways to Memory(TM) ProgramAn estimated 35.6 million people worldwide are currently living with dementia, including 5.3 million with Alzheimer's disease in the U.S. According to a report from Alzheimer's Disease International, these numbers are projected to nearly double by 2030. T Aussie Pet Mobile Inks Franchise Agreements for British Columbia and AlbertaAussie Pet Mobile, the world's largest mobile pet grooming service, today announced it has signed two franchise agreements to open new locations in Calgary, Alberta and Victoria, British Columbia that will bring affordable and convenient pet grooming serv Flip Flop Franchise Shops Steps Into the Austin Hill CountryFlip Flop Shops is exposing its toes in Cedar Park. The only lifestyle retail franchise to capture the essence of the flip flop connoisseur way of life, Flip Flop Shops recently opened its first local shop in the Austin area at 11200 Lakeline Mall Drive i
Fitness Together Franchise Announces Six Months of Consecutive Growth in Same-Studio Sales And Targets Franchise Expansion in IllinoisFitness Together Franchise Corporation, the national one-on-one personal training giant, has announced six months of consecutive growth in average same-studio sales nationwide as consumers put a higher value on staying fit. The trend has poised the compan BrightStar Franchise Becomes First Approved Franchise System to Receive Credit Facility from New SBA Guaranteed Lending ProgramBrightStar(R), the first franchising company in the United States to specialize in both medical and non-medical care and healthcare staffing, announced today that it has become the first franchisor to receive a credit facility from a new SBA guaranteed le Fitness Together Franchisees Launch Type 2 Diabetes Study in Massachusetts and Rhode IslandSome of the newest clients exercising at area Fitness Together franchised studios in Massachusetts and Rhode Island are doing more than stepping on a scale to chart their progress. They're giving blood. |
Features & Special ReportsFranchising With Family Members Can Be Fraught With Danger Or Filled With SuccessIt can be difficult enough to get a franchise up and running on your own, or with other operational and investing partners, but it can be downright arduous if family members are involved in the deal. But that's the route some franchisees take and when done properly this management model can provide years of personal and professional harmony. But there are some secrets to making it work. Go in unprepared and you could break up a business and a family. The Winner's ColumnAs savvy franchise companies continue to flourish in this challenging economy, FUSR will continue to bring you good news each month, highlighting brands that are adding units, increasing comp store sales, striking deals with investors, and continuing to grow despite the economy - maybe even because of it. And, as the U.S. struggles through its "jobless recovery," growth-oriented franchisors continue to look overseas for expansion opportunities. Sales Intelligence for Superior Performance, Part 2Aggressive growth companies measure the performance of their sales personnel just as they do their advertising. With high recruitment expenses you can't afford mediocre selling performance, which costs dearly in lost franchise deals. A policyholder survey by Prudential Insurance revealed that the greatest influencing factor in the buying process is the sales person. Turning Around Struggling FranchiseesTwo years of tight credit and reduced consumer spending have left many franchisees reeling and put a serious crimp in franchisors' royalty streams. Workout professionals and bankruptcy attorneys experienced in franchising discuss what franchisors can do to help turn around distressed units - without spending scarce funds or getting themselves into legal hot water. New Gift Card Regulations Kicked in August 22ndLast year when President Obama signed the Credit Card Act of 2009 (the Act") into law, the nation's attention largely focused on those provisions of the law that aim to change the way credit card companies do business with consumers. However, since the Act imposes requirements on gift card issuers, it also changed the way many retailers and franchise companies will do business with consumers. Strong Cultures Sell More Franchises!Every franchise organization has a culture, the same way every person has a personality. If your franchise brand is serious about growth and development, ask yourself these two questions: 1) Does our franchise system have a strong, positive culture?; and 2) Is it a culture that promotes selling franchises? Special Operations: Franchising in a Strange LandOpening franchise units in nontraditional locations has been the domain of specialists--but not anymore. With the economy still slumping, lending still tight, and suburban expansion at a standstill, many multi-unit franchisees are exploring the viability of sites such as airports, hotels, colleges, senior centers, highway rest stops, hospitals, and military bases. Rolling with the Punches: Franchisors Continue Adapting to ChangeThe rules and methods for franchise sales are changing daily with the general public's increasing awareness of the economy, deficits, lending, the housing market, and more. As some of us "graybeards" can remember, this isn't the first time the rules have changed--and it won't be the last. Change on the HorizonJust like any business, the franchising business is one that I have seen evolve tremendously over the past 30 years. While many of the cornerstones and crucial elements - product, simplicity, control, and support - remain the same, so much is changing. Hiring Entrepreneurs: A Case Study of Hiring the Spirit of SuccessAs we continue to mine Dave Melton's book, <i>Hire the American Dream,</i> I thought it would be interesting to highlight a case study that demonstrates just how successful smart hiring can be. Here Melton describes his experience hiring an immigrant.
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