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Your Health Franchise General Announcement News SourceFranchise News Watch brings you the latest in health franchising general announcement 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 General Announcement NewsComplete Nutrition Unveils Complete Toning System Formulated to Enhance Weight Loss ResultsComplete Nutrition, the nation's fastest growing franchise in the retail supplement segment, has announced the launch of CTS360, a complete toning system for both male and female weight loss customers that offers a comprehensive and customizable solution. It Cuts Both Ways: Men and Women Pay the Same at First Choice HaircuttersAccording to a Money magazine survey conducted by Matthew Greenwald & Associates, over half of the adults surveyed with household incomes of $50,000 admitted to at least one kind of money secret or lie. BrightStar Names JD Sun Executive Vice President of Franchise DevelopmentBrightStar Franchising, LLC, a full-service healthcare staffing agency that provides medical and non-medical homecare to private clients within their homes, as well as supplemental healthcare staff to corporate clients, announces the appointment of JD Sun RetroFitness Franchise Partners with Coca-Cola as its Preferred Beverage SupplierRetroFitness, a leading national fitness chain known for providing great value at a low retro-price, today announced it has signed a three-year preferred beverage agreement with Coca-Cola. 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 Jenny Craig Weight Management Program Launches In QuébecJenny Craig, Inc., one of the world's leading authorities on weight management, announces the launch of its scientifically-proven program in Québec with a new celebrity spokesperson, Sonia Benezra. 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. Snap Fitness "Muscles" Its Way to #1 Ranking in Fitness CategorySnap Fitness, the world's fastest-growing franchisor of state-of-the-art 24/7 express fitness centers, has been ranked in numerous listings on the 2009 compilation of Entrepreneur magazine's Franchise 500®, including the highly-coveted #1 ranking in.. Energy Kitchen Turns Up the Heat in South FloridaEnergy 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 South Florida. Entrepreneur's Franchised Spa Concept Has Promise Of Being A Hands-Down WinnerJohn Marco's entrepreneurial career began when he was only seven years old with a lemonade stand in front of his home. Energy Kitchen Names Steven GardnerEnergy Kitchen, a fast-casual restaurant famous for its unique, low-calorie menu, announces the appointment of Steven Gardner as Director of Franchise Sales and Development. RetroFitness Opens New Location in Toms RiverRetroFitness, a leading fitness concept known for providing great value at a low retro-price, today announced the opening of its newest located in Toms River Mall at 1214 Rte 37 East in Toms River. Brain Balance Children's Education Franchise and World Autism AwarenessApril is Autism Awareness month and as such Dr. Robert Melillo, founder of the Brain Balance Program, has been keeping busy ensuring that Autism is at the forefront of the media. The list below represents the first week of Dr. Melillo's appearances... Snap Fitness Franchise Founder, CEO Peter Taunton Named Ernst and Young Entrepreneur of the YearPeter Taunton, Founder and CEO of Snap Fitness, the world's fastest-growing franchisor of state-of-the-art 24/7 express fitness centers, was recently named an Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year in the Upper Midwest Region for Consumer Services. Complete Nutrition Launches Exclusive Blend of Nutrients for Women Over 40Complete Nutrition, the nation's fastest growing franchise in the retail supplement segment, has announced the launch of its new line of high-quality dietary supplements, Charger for Her, a 60-day kit designed to increase metabolism and improve stamina an Snap Fitness Announces Expansion into Australia and New ZealandSnap Fitness, the world's fastest growing franchisor of compact, state-of-the-art fitness centers, announced today a partnership with a privately-held, Australian-based area development group headed by Rozlyn Barker, formerly of Goodlife Health Clubs... Tasti D-lite Signs Agreement To Expand Into AustraliaTasti D-Lite, the great-tasting, lower-calorie frozen dessert chain with a cult following among health-conscious consumers as well as celebrities, is on its way to Australia. Friezer Australia Pty Ltd signed an international master franchise agreement to 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 Great Clips Launches The Ultimate Man-Cave Makeover ContestRob Goggins, vice president of franchise development for Great Clips, Inc., announced The Ultimate Man-Cave Makeover contest to the hair salon business community and posted the news on the Great Clips franchise blog site. 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. Franchise Consulting - A Recession-Proof Business That Thrives in Any EconomyDespite the fact that the country continues to be mired in an economic downturn, Franchise Alliance founder and president, Dan Prechtel, finds himself in the enviable position of operating a business that continues to thrive. Weight Watchers(R) App Available on App StoreWeight Watchers (NYSE: WTW) today announced the availability of its newly-updated Weight Watchers App on the App Store. The app allows Weight Watchers Online and Weight Watchers eTools subscribers to use their iPhone or iPod touch to access a suite of... 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. RetroFitness Recruits Independent Clubs on East CoastRetroFitness, a national gym concept known for providing great value at a low retro-price, is rescuing independent club operators. As part of its national growth strategy, RetroFitness is offering to support gym owners struggling in today's tough economy Investors "Shape Up" Portfolios with RetroFitness(R) FranchiseRetroFitness has the "workout regimen" for today's investors. Tasti D-lite Franchise Inks Three Area Development Agreements For More Than 60 Locations Across The CountryTasti D-Lite, the great-tasting, lower-calorie frozen dessert chain with a cult following among health-conscious consumers as well as celebrities, is continuing its rapid expansion plans with the announcement of three Area Development Agreements with comm 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 Local Salon Owners Win Regis Corporation's 2005 First Choice Haircutters And Magicuts Franchisee Of The Year AwardRegis Corporation, the industry leader in salons, hair restoration centers and education, recently honored Jim and Brenda Woodman of Mount Pearl in Newfoundland, Canada, the First Choice Haircutters and Magicuts Franchisee of the Year award for 2005. RetroFitness Opens New Location in BuckheadRetroFitness, a leading fitness concept known for known for providing great value at a low retro-price, today announced the opening of its newest location in Two Buckhead Plaza at 3050 Peachtree Rd. NW in Atlanta, next to Seasons 52. Jenny Craig Announces Revolutionary New Metabolic Max Program Personalized To MetabolismJenny Craig, Inc., one of the nation's leading authorities on weight management, launched today its biggest program innovation in its 27-year history of weight management: the new Metabolic Max Program. In this new program innovation, Jenny Craig is takin Michael Newman Discusses The Advantages Of Opening A Always Best Care Senior Services FranchiseMichael Newman saw a hole in the complex web of senior care services.
Max Muscle has "Strength" to Dominate Sports Nutrition SegmentMax Muscle, the nation's premier franchise in sports nutrition, weight loss and general fitness, has emerged as the only nationally organized franchise system supporting the specialty segment. 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 Snap Fitness Moves into New Headquarters, "Bulks Up" Corporate StaffAs the world's fastest growing fitness franchise that is consistently opening 300 to 400 new clubs each year, Snap Fitness has just announced a move to a larger corporate headquarters to allow for its growing system of franchise owners and the... Flip Flop Shops Catches a Wave to the CaribbeanThe world-wide movement to "Free Your Toes" has reached yet another milestone. Flip Flop Shops, North America's leading flip flop and sandal retailer, announces the signing of a franchise agreement that will bring the growing brand to the Caribbean... Snap Fitness Franchise Announces Are You 'Fit' to Be a Franchise Owner?The entrepreneurial spirit around the country is about to 'warm-up' and hit the gym. Peter Taunton, Founder and CEO of Snap Fitness, the world's fastest-growing franchisor of 24/7 express fitness centers, announces the launch of his "Partner with Peter" c 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 Bally Total Fitness Emerges From Chapter 11 and Closes Transaction with Harbinger Capital Partners FundsBally Total Fitness announced that it has successfully emerged from chapter 11 today as a private company just over two months after filing for bankruptcy protection on July 31, 2007. Jenny Craig Announces an Agreement with BodyMedia, Inc.Jenny Craig, Inc., one of the nation's leading authorities on weight management, announced today that its new Metabolic Max Program incorporates the technology of BodyMedia, Inc., who produces the BodyMedia FIT™ Armband and BodyMedia FIT™ Acti ANY LAB TEST NOW(R) Franchise Partners with s5health to Fight DiabetesANY LAB TEST NOW®, the first direct-access lab testing [franchise company] with over 117 locations nationwide, announced today its partnership with s5health, an online management tool designed specifically for diabetics to help manage this chronic con Revive Energy Mints Franchise Announces New Formula, New Training and a New Anti-Scam and Fraud Alert BlogIn addition to Revive Energy Mints' new and improved branding initiative, they are also adding to the support and assistance they offer their distributor and franchisee network. In March of 2010, Revive Energy Mints announced they were rebranding and imp Flip Flop Shops Franchise Steps Into Dallas/Fort Worth MetroplexFlip Flop Shops is exposing its toes in the Dallas/Forth Worth metro area. 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 Hurst at 1101... 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 Set To Launch Its New Franchise Website August 10thGreat Clips, North America's largest hair salon franchise brand, announces the imminent launch of its new franchise website, August 10th. In-Home Care Franchise, Always Best Care Senior Services, honored with Lifeline Outstanding Leadership AwardAlways Best Care Senior Services, was honored with the 2007 Philips Lifeline Outstanding Leadership Award. Spray On, Wipe Off: New Drug Test Technology from the DTCThe Drug Test Consultant, a franchising company specializing in drug testing, is offering a new testing technology. The new test involves a "spray and wipe" method and can detect up to ten different illegal drugs. 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 WELLS FARGO AND THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF WOMEN BUSINESS OWNERS® RECOGNIZE CHICAGO'S SHELLY SUN WITH NATIONAL AWARDBrightStar Healthcare Franchise president recognized as a "trailblazer" for women business owners 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 |
Features & Special Reports"The Proven Match" for Finding Qualified Franchisees Debuts on Franchising.com Ad PortalProven Match has teamed up with Franchise Update Media Group (FUMG) to give results-driven franchisors a cost-saving profiling service that delivers pre-qualified candidates. Restaurateur Extraordinaire: Sam Covelli Does It With More Than 200 LocationsSam Covelli says he grew up in the restaurant business working in his father's McDonald's. Running For Charity: Colortyme Franchisee Raises Money And Awareness For Children's HospitalThis April will mark the third year in a row that Al Coelho has run the 26-mile Boston Marathon. That's a significant achievement. But it's only a part of what Coelho will do that day. Turning Up The Heat: Learning How To Handle Irate Customers And Look Like A HeroIrate customers. No matter how good you are at what you do, what business you are in, or where it is located, you will at some point find yourself facing an irate customer. Sustaining Business: Zane Tankel On Growing During Tough TimesAs the economy continues to struggle through a slow recovery, business people everywhere are looking for any tools or techniques that will help them keep their businesses alive and thriving. Creating 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. 
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