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Your Health Franchise Business Expansion News SourceFranchise News Watch brings you the latest in health franchising business expansion 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 Business Expansion News
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... RetroFitness Celebrates Past Years' Success and Focuses on Bright Future at Fourth Annual National ConferenceIn early-May, more than 150 RetroFitness franchise owners, vendor partners, and company corporate executives joined together at The Borgata Hotel and Casino in Atlantic City, N.J. to celebrate the growth and success of the national fitness company's...
Flip Flop Shops Carves Out Major Expansion Plan for the CaribbeanFlip Flop Shops today announced its expansion plan to open 15 additional locations throughout the Caribbean in the next five years. Snap Fitness ‘Flexes’ Muscle in the United KingdomThe more than 30 million UK adults who take part in sports or exercise will soon have another option when choosing a health and fitness facility. Planet Fitness to open in PensacolaPlanet Fitness, one of the fastest growing gym chains in the U.S., will be opening in the Pensacola area next month and is offering a low $1 start up fee now through August 31.
Tasti D-lite Signs Agreement To Expand Into Middle EastTasti D-Lite, the great-tasting, lower-calorie frozen dessert chain with a cult following among health-conscious consumers as well as celebrities, recently announced its next phase of expansion in the Middle East.
RetroFitness Plans 10 New Locations for Five Boroughs of New YorkThe rapidly growing fitness chain that has taken New Jersey by storm with the opening of more than 40 locations during a 60-month window has now hit the ground running in New York. Zinga Self Serve Frozen Yogurt Brings Cool Comfort to WilliamsburgZinga, the world’s best frozen yogurt, will hold its Grand Opening Celebration on Saturday, May 5th in Williamsburg Virginia, on the corner of News Rd. and Monticello Ave. ANY LAB TEST NOW(R) Opens New Facilities in South Florida; To Provide Convenient Lab Testing Direct-to-ConsumerIn an effort to provide professional, convenient and affordable lab testing, ANY LAB TEST NOW®, one of the nation's fastest-growing retail franchising opportunities with 24 locations in Florida, has opened its newest locations in the Aventura/North... Gold’s Gym Opens New Express Facility in NormanGold’s Gym, the world’s leading authority on health and fitness, today announced that it has opened its newest Gold’s Gym Express location in Norman, OK situated at 1000 Alameda Street.
Senior Care Franchise Expands Continuum of Care to Include Medical ServicesAs everyday life becomes more challenging for the aging population, Home Helpers, one of the nation’s largest home care agencies with a presence in more than 600 communities, is improving its clients’ quality of living by expanding its... Tasti D-lite Continues Florida ExpansionTasti D-Lite, the great-tasting, lower-calorie frozen dessert chain with a cult following among health-conscious consumers as well as celebrities, has signed an area development agreement for 25 centers in the Tampa Bay area over the next 10 years. Tasti D-Lite Expansion Driven By InnovationTasti D-Lite, the great-tasting, better-for-you frozen treat chain with a cult following among health-conscious consumers as well as celebrities, has achieved unprecedented growth in the first half of 2011.
Primary Pain Relief Offering Franchises!Dr. Steven Poulos, D.D.S., a dentist and entrepreneur based in Scottsdale, Arizona, has announced the availability of Primary Pain Relief (chiropractic) franchises in most areas of the United States.
Interim HealthCare Announces Expansion Plans In New JerseyInterim HealthCare, the nation's leading home care, hospice and healthcare staffing franchise, announced today it is seeking to expand its presence into New Jersey. Orangetheory Fitness Eyes International Expansion as Franchise Sales Grow in U.S.The Ascente Group, franchisers of Orangetheory Fitness (www.orangetheoryfitness.com), the energizing heart-rate-monitored interval fitness concept that is sweeping the nation, will expand the franchise internationally, beginning with Canada in 2012. Planet Fitness Cincinnati Grows and GivesPlanet Fitness is quickly expanding its operations in the Cincinnati metro area with four new locations in the last 18 months. Tropical Smoothie Cafe Celebrates its 300th Location With its Fort Myers Grand OpeningKnown for real fruit smoothies and specialty sandwiches, wraps and flatbreads with an island twist, Tropical Smoothie Café is excited to announce its 300th store, with the grand opening of its first Fort Myers location on April 29, 2011. Tropical S Operation Boot Camp Adds New Franchises In Georgia, Tennessee, and AlabamaOperation Boot Camp of North America announced today the addition of new franchises in Georgia, Tennessee and Alabama.
Snip-Its To Open In Guilderland, NYSnip-its (www.snipits.com), one of the country’s fastest-growing chains of children’s hair salons, is opening in Guilderland's Hamilton Square on Feb. 3, 2012. Caring Senior Service Expands In CaliforniaCaring Senior Service, a national in-home care provider for seniors, announced today that it has awarded a new franchise for service in Fresno, California. Planet Fitness Now Open In Kansas City, MOPFKCMO, a new missouri-based franchise has signed a development deal to bring 13 stores over the next several years to Clay, Jackson, and Cass counties. The first location opened February 17th, 2012. National Urgent Care Franchise Transforms Medical Care with First South Florida LocationWhile 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. Gold’s Gym Opens New Fitness Facility in LinglestownGold’s Gym, the world’s leading authority on health and fitness, today announced the opening of its newest facility located at 4450 Oakhurst Blvd. in Harrisburg, Pa. Zinga Frozen Yogurt Brings Cool Flavor to Kenmore Square in BostonZinga, the world’s best frozen yogurt, will hold its Grand Opening on Saturday, January 21 in Boston at Kenmore Square, on the corner of Commonwealth Ave. and Brookline Ave. The Kenmore Square shop is the first of several planned for the Boston... 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. Palm Beach Tan Enters Market With Four LocationsPalm Beach Tan, the nation's largest chain of indoor tanning salons, continues its steady national expansion with the opening of four locations in the Richmond area within the past six months. Tasti D-lite Signs 30-store Development Agreement For Central AmericaTasti D-Lite, the great-tasting, better-for-you frozen dessert chain with a cult following among celebrities and other health-conscious consumers in the United States, will soon be expanding into Central America. The company has signed an agreement with L Caring Senior Service to Expand in WisconsinCaring Senior Service, a national in-home care provider for seniors, announced today that it has awarded a new franchise to Andrew Lim for service in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Primary Pain Relief Offers Special Franchise Program for ChiropractorsPrimary Pain Relief (Chiropractic franchise) announces a special, reduced cost, franchise program for chiropractors who have a current practice, making it easy for them to “convert” to be a Primary Pain Relief (Chiropractic) franchise owner. The Athlete's Foot Opens In Doha, QatarThe Athlete's Foot (TAF), a world leader in athletic footwear retail franchising, and its parent company NexCen Brands, Inc. (Nasdaq: NEXC) announced the opening of the company's new store location, marking the entry into this country. The store is the... Gold's Gym International Opens Gym In Formerly Franchised Briargate LocationGold's Gym International (GGI), the franchisor of the independently owned and operated Briargate Gold's Gym location at 7655 N. Union Blvd., announced today that it has entered into a lease for the facility through one of its subsidiaries. National Urgent Care Group Opens Second Center in Oregonoctors Express, the first ever national urgent care franchise is expanding in Portland just 9 months after they established their first center in Lake Oswego. 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. 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. ANY LAB TEST NOW(R) in Wichita Falls, Texas to Provide Convenient Healthcare Lab Testing Direct-to-ConsumerIn an effort to provide professional, convenient and affordable lab testing, ANY LAB TEST NOW®, one of the nation's fastest-growing retail franchising opportunities, has moved its new location in Wichita Falls community. The new facility, located at A Tasti D-lite Expanding In New JerseyTasti D-Lite, the great-tasting, lower-calorie frozen dessert chain with a cult following among health-conscious consumers as well as celebrities, will open a new location at 622 North Maple Ave. in September.
St. Louis Senior Care Company Relocates Operational HeadquartersHome Care Assistance operational headquarters moves to the Creve Coeur area in West St. Louis County within close proximity of the metro area’s leading medical centers. |
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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