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Your Health Franchise Financial News SourceFranchise News Watch brings you the latest in health franchising financial 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 Financial News
Aussie Pet Mobile (USA) Undertakes Corporate Restructure with No Plans to Put the Brakes OnThe USA operation of the International brand ‘Aussie Pet Mobile’ has filed for Voluntary Chapter 11 Reorganization. With no plans to put the brakes on, the mobile pet groomers will continue to strengthen their operations at the franchise... GNC Holdings, Inc. Reports First Quarter 2012 Results, Exceeds Outlook; Increases Outlook for Full Year 2012GNC Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: GNC) (the "Company"), a leading global specialty retailer of health and wellness products, today reported its financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2012. Weight Watchers Announces Plan to Launch Self-Tender Offer and Related Stock Repurchase for Up To $1.5 Billion of its Common StockWeight Watchers International, Inc. (NYSE: WTW) today announced its plan to launch a "modified Dutch auction" tender offer for up to $720,000,000 of its common stock at a price per share not less than $72.00 and not greater than $83.00.
Homewatch CareGivers Records 32 Percent Revenue Growth in 2008Homewatch CareGivers announced record-setting growth for 2008 as domestic sales revenue increased 32 percent over the previous year and overall revenue grew 20 percent over 2007, announced President Leann Reynolds.
Weight Watchers Announces Final Results of its Self-Tender OfferWeight Watchers International, Inc. (NYSE: WTW) today announced the final results of its "modified Dutch auction" tender offer for up to $720.0 million in value of its common stock, which expired at 12:00 midnight, New York City time, on Thursday, March.. Athletic Republic Franchise Sales Off To A Fast Start In 2008Athletic Republic CEO Charlie Graves said today that interest in Athletic Republic franchise opportunities has never been higher.
FirstLight HomeCare Exceeds Benchmarks in Ultra-Competitive IndustryCincinnati-based FirstLight HomeCare can attest to this growth as the company continues to gain market share and exceed the highest industry benchmarks in this ultra-competitive industry with the addition of three to four new markets each month. GNC Holdings, Inc. Announces Share Repurchase ProgramGNC Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: GNC), a leading global specialty retailer of health and wellness products, today announced that its Board of Directors has authorized a share repurchase program of the Company's Class A common stock, commencing on or about the...
Weight Watchers Announces Completion of Amendment to its Existing Credit Facilities in Connection With its Pending Share Repurchase TransactionsWeight Watchers International, Inc. (NYSE: WTW) today announced that it has completed an amendment to its existing credit facilities to increase its borrowing capacity up to an additional $1.45 billion to finance the share purchases...
GNC Holdings, Inc. Closes Secondary OfferingGNC Holdings, Inc. a leading global specialty retailer of health and wellness products, today announced the closing of the offering of 17.0 million shares of its Class A common stock sold exclusively by participating selling stockholders at a public... Weight Watchers Declares Quarterly DividendWeight Watchers International, Inc. (NYSE: WTW) today announced that its Board of Directors declared its quarterly cash dividend of $0.175 per share of common stock, which corresponds to an annual dividend rate of $0.70 per share. GNC Holdings, Inc. Prices Secondary OfferingGNC Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: "GNC") (the "Company") today announced the pricing of the offering of 17.0 million shares of its Class A common stock to be sold exclusively by participating selling stockholders at a public offering price of $33.50 per share. Weight Watchers Announces Preliminary Results of its Self-Tender OfferWeight Watchers International, Inc. (NYSE: WTW) today announced the preliminary results of its "modified Dutch auction" tender offer for up to $720.0 million in value of its common stock, which expired at 12:00 midnight, New York City time, on Thursday,.. GNC Holdings, Inc. Schedules Conference Call and Webcast to Report First Quarter 2011 Financial ResultsGNC Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: GNC) announced today that it has scheduled a conference call and webcast to report its first quarter 2011 financial results on Thursday, April 28, 2011 at 10:00 am EDT. During the call, discussions may include material developmen Weight Watchers Declares Quarterly DividendWeight Watchers International, Inc. (NYSE: WTW) today announced that its Board of Directors declared its quarterly cash dividend of $0.175 per share of common stock, which corresponds to an annual dividend rate of $0.70 per share.
General Nutrition Centers, Inc. Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2007 ResultsGeneral Nutrition Centers, Inc. ("GNC" or the "Company"), the largest global specialty retailer of nutritional supplements, today reported its financial results for the quarter and year ended Dec. 31, 2007. Snap Fitness Announces Minority Equity Investment by Summit PartnersSnap Fitness, Inc., the rapidly growing franchisor of compact, 24/7 express fitness clubs, today announced it has received a minority equity investment from Summit Partners, a private equity and venture capital firm that has raised more than... Bally Total Fitness Announces Settlement With SECBally Total Fitness Holding Corporation today announced that it has reached a settlement with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") concerning the SEC's previously disclosed investigation relating to the restatement of the Company's financial... Max Muscle Sports Nutrition Franchising Draws Record Interest46 consecutive months of same store sales growth has catapulted Anaheim, California-based Max Muscle Sports Nutrition (MMSN) into the spotlight as Americans look to control their own livelihood in the midst of a belt-tightening economy.
Massage Heights Reports 16 Percent Increase in Same-Store Sales in Last YearDespite weak consumer spending on vacations and luxury goods and services, Massage Heights, a national membership-based massage therapy franchise, reported today an impressive 16 percent increase in same-store sales from 2007 to 2008. GNC Holdings, Inc. Provides Market UpdateGNC Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: "GNC") (the "Company"), a leading global specialty retailer of health and wellness products, is providing certain potential investors with the following information. Great Clips Records 35% Increase in Franchise Deals for 2008Rob Goggins, vice president of franchise development for Great Clips, Inc., formally announced that franchise deals for the year ending December 31, 2008, were up 35% over 2007, and 54% greater than 2006. Women's Fitness Franchise Announces Successful First Quarter for 2011Despite a slow economic turnaround, Lady of America Franchise Corporation, a leader in women's fitness, started 2011 with a robust first quarter. The growth was due in part to increased membership worldwide and the expansion and opening of new fitness clu Rapid Fitness, Inc. Announces Its Company Shareholder UpdateRapid Fitness, Inc. (PINKSHEETS: RPDI), announces its company shareholder update. General Nutrition Centers, Inc. Reports Second Quarter 2009 ResultsGeneral Nutrition Centers, Inc. ("GNC" or the "Company"), the largest global specialty retailer of nutritional products, today reported its financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2009.
Jazzercise Posts 'healthy' Fiscal YearJazzercise, the world's leading dance fitness program, posted $96 million in system wide sales for the past fiscal year. The total marked nine consecutive years of system wide sales growth. Jazzercise has more than 7,800 instructor franchisees teaching 32
Bally Total Fitness Announces Interim Chapter 11 Plan Distribution to Former StockholdersBally Total Fitness Holding Corporation ("Bally") today announced that it has commenced the process to make an initial cash distribution to former stockholders, in accordance with the terms of Bally's confirmed chapter 11 plan (the "Plan"). General Nutrition Centers, Inc. Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2008 ResultsGeneral Nutrition Centers, Inc. ("GNC" or the "Company"), the largest global specialty retailer of nutritional supplements, today reported its financial results for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2008.
GNC Holdings, Inc. Reports Third Quarter 2011 Results; Company Increases Outlook for 2011GNC Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: GNC) (the ″Company″), a leading global specialty retailer of nutritional products, today reported its financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2011. GNC Holdings, Inc. Prices Secondary OfferingGNC Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: GNC), a leading global specialty retailer of health and wellness products, today announced the pricing of the offering of 20.0 million shares of its Class A common stock to be sold exclusively by participating selling... Weight Watchers Declares Quarterly DividendWeight Watchers International, Inc. (NYSE: WTW) today announced that its Board of Directors declared its quarterly cash dividend of $0.175 per share of common stock, which corresponds to an annual dividend rate of $0.70 per share. Weight Watchers Declares Quarterly DividendWeight Watchers International, Inc. (NYSE: WTW) today announced that its Board of Directors declared its quarterly cash dividend of $0.175 per share of common stock, which corresponds to an annual dividend rate of $0.70 per share. Weight Watchers Announces First Quarter 2008 ResultsWeight Watchers International, Inc. (NYSE: WTW) today announced its results for the first quarter ended March 29, 2008. Weight Watchers Announces Third Quarter 2008 ResultsWeight Watchers International, Inc. (NYSE: WTW) today announced its results for the third quarter ended September 27, 2008.
Wellness Franchise Reports Growth for 2008Fitness Together Holdings, Inc. (FTHI) announced today a record number of new franchise sales. GNC Schedules Conference Call and Webcast to Report 3rd Quarter 2008 Financial ResultsGeneral Nutrition Centers, Inc. ("GNC" or the "Company"), announced today that it has scheduled a conference call and webcast to report its financial results for the third quarter of 2008 on Tuesday, November 11, 2008 at 11 a.m. ET. |
Features & Special ReportsAnatomy of a Turnaround: Bennigan's Reclaims The Integrity of An IconEveryone loves a good comeback story, and I am honored and humbled to be at the helm of a classic turnaround tale. Growth Machine: Anil Yadav Shows No Signs Of Slowing DownAnil Yadav has graced the pages (and one cover) of Multi-Unit Franchisee magazine twice before. 5 Key Mobile Marketing Strategies for FranchisesFor franchise marketers, mobile marketing is now paramount to a successful online strategy. MarketingSherpa: Marketing Wisdom for 2012In case you missed it (and when it comes to marketing and social media there's plenty to keep up on), MarketingSherpa published its Wisdom Report, "Marketing Wisdom for 2012" earlier this year. Time For Benchmarking: All That's Needed Is The WillI am convinced that someday the franchising community will finally get around to unleashing its biggest competitive strength: unit predictability. Improving the Speed and Effectiveness of Your Responses to ProspectsWe asked two franchise marketing pros what they're doing to provide more timely - and relevant - responses to prospect inquiries. Social Media Roundup - May 2012Here are four reasons local business marketers should continue to use the Yellow Pages. Health-Scare Reform: "There's Still More That We Don't Know Than We Do."Since national health care reform was signed into law in March 2010, it has generated strong reaction from multi-unit franchisees and small-business owners across the nation. The Customer Within: Provide Coworkers With The Best Service PossibleWhen we talk about customer service, we usually think about how we deal with the people who walk through our doors--both physical and virtual--to purchase our products and services. Do It Now: 3 Easy Ways To Stop Procrastinating TodayProcrastination is like a virus. It creeps up on you slowly, drains you of energy, and is difficult to get rid of if your resistance is low. 
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