September 09, 2010
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Your Health Franchise Media Coverage News SourceFranchise News Watch brings you the latest in health franchising media coverage 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 Media Coverage NewsAthletic Republic Fitness Franchise and USA Hockey Under-18 National Team Produce A Dozen NHL Draft PicksTwo athletes who train extensively with Athletic Republic and ten members of the USA Hockey National Team Development Program's Under-18 National Team train with Athletic Republic were selected in last weekend's NHL Draft, the industry leader in... Flip Flop Shops Shines as 2010 ICSC Hot Retailer Award WinnerFlip Flop Shops has turned up the heat on summer's sizzle with its prestigious recognition as one of the world's hottest retailers. BrightStar Receives 2010 Best of Gurnee AwardBrightStar, a full-service healthcare staffing agency that provides medical and non-medical homecare and supplemental healthcare staff to corporate clients, has been awarded the 2010 Best of Gurnee Award in the Home Health Care Services category by the... Christian Companion Senior Care Named to 2010 Hot 100 ListOklahoma City-based Christian Companion Senior Care, the nation's first senior care franchise to combine practical and spiritual assistance, has been named to the 2010 Hot 100 Franchise List by the RedHotFranchises.com board of directors.
Growth is a 'Snap': Fitness Franchise Ranked Among Fastest Growing Franchises in Entrepreneur Magazine's Franchise 500Snap Fitness has been named one of the top 500 franchises in the United States, ranking #51 in Entrepreneur Magazine's Franchise 500 . A fast-growing franchisor of state-of-the-art 24/7 express fitness centers, Snap Fitness was also ranked as the... With GNC Live Well Foundation Support, Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC Opens State-of-the-Art Fitness Center for CaregiversWhen the Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh's HB4Life (Healthy Behaviors for Life) Center officially opens today, visitors will see a state-of-the-art fitness center for the hospital's caregivers. But they will also see the ongoing contribution to the... Investors & Entrepreneurs Choosing Max Muscle Sports Nutrition In Record NumbersThe year 2009 underscored a national trend showing that Health Care and Exercise taking center stage ranging from the American Medical Association issuing a nationwide directive that every American needs a daily multivitamin supplement... Great Clips Franchise Ranked 20th Among AllBusiness Franchise AllStarsAllBusiness.com, a wholly owned subsidiary of Dun & Bradstreet, recently released its 2010 Franchise AllStar 300 listing and the Great Clips franchise opportunity once again ranked as the top hair salon business franchise opportunity. Snap Fitness Recognized as One of Twin Cities' Fastest Growing Companies By Minneapolis/St. Paul Business JournalSnap Fitness, the fast growing franchise system featuring compact, state-of-the-art fitness centers has 'muscled' its way to the top of the Minneapolis/St.Paul Business Journal's "Fast 50". Home Helpers and Direct Link Recognize Outstanding Franchise OwnersHome Helpers, the nation's leading senior care franchise specializing in non-medical and personal care and companionship for seniors, recently presented 19 deserving franchise owners and caregivers with awards recognizing everything from excellent... Fantastic Sams Cuts Away the Competition and Lands on Bond's Top 100 Franchises ListFantastic Sams, one of the nation's largest full service hair salon brands, has staked its claim as the best of the best, securing its spot on the acclaimed 2009 edition of Bond's Top 100 Franchises. GNC Supports Wounded Warrior Project with Golf OutingGNC is partnering with the Western Pennsylvania Committee of the Wounded Warrior Project to hold its fourth annual golf outing Monday, September 21, at the Diamond Run Golf Club in Sewickley, Pa. to raise public awareness and funding for severely... Great Clips Ranks Among Top Franchises With Numbers Of Multi-Unit OwnersRob Goggins, vice president of franchise development for Great Clips, Inc., announced the ranking in an e-newsletter to franchise owners and development staffers. BrightStar Ranks In Top Half of Inc. 500 Fastest Growing Private CompaniesBrightStar, a full-service home health service provider and staffing agency, has been included in Inc Magazine's recently released Inc. 500 ranking of the fastest-growing private companies in America. The company is listed at #217 in its ranking... Bally Total Fitness Flexes Fundraising Muscle to Fight ALSLast year, Bally Total Fitness members raised over $230,000 for Augie's Quest, the fast-track research arm of the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA). As one of the leading fundraising donors in 2008, Bally is dedicated to beating the previous goal by... Lisa Batcheller, VP of Marketing and Co-Founder of Stay at Home Interviews on "Coping with Caregiving" Radio Program July 18 at 3:30 p.m. PT, 6:30 p.m"There has never been a more rewarding experience than caring for family members. However, today, 75% of family caregivers of seniors also have children at home. Many of these family caregivers either work full- or part-time," explains Batcheller. Smoothie King Named #1 Smoothie in Zagat's 2009 Fast-Food SurveyAmerica voted and America agreed that Smoothie King is king of the smoothie. In a Zagat survey of 103 Fast Food Chains, Smoothie King was named "The Best Smoothie/Frozen Yogurt" among 28 leading national quick refreshment chains. In addition, Smoothie... Weight Watchers Members and Online Subscribers Lose an Estimated 4 Million Pounds in Six Week PeriodWeight Watchers (NYSE: WTW) is pleased to announce the donation of one million dollars to two hunger fighting organizations -- Share Our Strength and Action Against Hunger. The donation was made possible by the success of Weight Watchers Members and... VetFran to Offer Franchise Ownership to Former MilitaryColorado-based Fitness Together Holdings, Inc., the world's largest wellness organization is celebrating Veteran's Day tomorrow as one of the newest corporate members of the U.S. VetFran program. Gold's Gym Honors Teachers, Policemen, Firefighters and the Military With Free Fitness Services During Month of NovemberIn a month where the nation will give thanks for the many freedoms and gifts we enjoy, Gold's Gym is giving a big thanks to the people who are making our country and our communities stronger. Fitness Together and elements therapeutic massage Take Top Spots on AOLHealth and fitness companies are taking on the cheeseburger, according to a new AOL ranking of top searches for franchise opportunities. Flip Flop Shops signs first Canadian StoreTeam 1040 Sports Radio show host Scott Rintoul has the ear of Vancouver area residents each morning. Now he plans to expose their toes as well. Baron Davis Scores Big with Jenny CraigJenny Craig Inc., one of the nation's leading authorities on weight management, announced today that pro-basketball star Baron Davis is the company's newest "star" client. The two-time All-Star point guard is the latest celebrity to join the ranks of... Local Franchise Owner Recognized By IFA As Franchisee Of The Yearhe International Franchise Association (IFA) has named John Squires of Media, Pennsylvania "Franchisee of the Year." Squires, the owner of a Home Helpers/Direct Link franchise,was honored for his outstanding performance and also for his contributions... Fantastic Sams Hair Salon Franchise offers Work/Life Balance for Today's WomanToday's career women are continually challenged by the demands of full-time work and the responsibilities and commitments at home. Fantastic Sams Hair Salons, the nation's largest full service hair salon brand, has a unique business model that allows... Precision Fitness Exhibiting at National Fitness Trade ShowPrecision Fitness, a fitness business model focused on affordable personal training, will be exhibiting at this year's National Fitness Trade Show, presented in association with the International Health, Racquet and Sportsclub Association and... Home Helpers Operations Team Earns Senior Care Advisor Credential"Home Helpers is committed to the clients we serve," said company president Emma Dickison. Gold's Gym International "Sees" the Future of Fitness Franchising in Titan FitnessHonored for its creativity and leadership in obtaining private equity financing for the acquisition and construction of new Gold's Gyms as well as the conversion of existing independent gyms to the Gold's Gym brand, Gold's Gym International named... Always Best Care Senior Services Receives 2008 Best of Citrus Heights AwardAlways Best Care Senior Services has been selected for the 2008 Best of Citrus Heights Award in the Home Health Service category by the U.S. Local Business Association (USLBA). Fantastic Sams Hair Salon Franchisee Says Life Balance is Possible as an Entrepreneurial MomOn May 19th, The Balancing Act, the television series dedicated to addressing the issues facing today's professional woman, will feature Andrea Molitor, a successful Fantastic Sams franchisee from Florida, talking about the life-balance benefits... Fitness and Figure Professionals Adela Garcia and Sonia Adcock to Represent GNC at Contra Costa ChampionshipGNC will host current Ms. Fitness Olympia Adela Garcia and Sonia Adcock at the Contra Costa Bodybuilding, Fitness and Figure Championships May 10 at the Chabot College Performing Arts Center in Hayward, Calif. Bodybuilding Champions Jay Cutler and Ronnie Coleman to Meet Fans at GNC, Appear at Pittsburgh Pro Figure ChampionshipGNC will host current Mr. Olympia title winner Jay Cutler and eight-time Mr. Olympia Ronnie Coleman for an autograph session from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Friday at its Sixth Avenue location (300 Sixth Avenue, downtown, at the corner of Sixth and Wood). 2 Local Butterfly Life Fitness Clubs Support Ride for the Cure in April Benefiting Susan G. Komen FoundationButterfly Life, a revolutionary fitness club designed for women, continues the vision of finding a cure for breast cancer. Terry Cichocki, (Cary) and Sunita & Joseph Shouse (Raleigh) are the respective club owners and are proud to be sponsors... JumpBunch Repeats Awards for 2008 With Both Franchise 50 and Franchise 500JumpBunch is honored to be named on these prestigious lists for three years in a row. Home Helpers Named the #1 Senior Care Franchise for the Third Straight YearWith the release of Entrepreneur magazine's 2008 Franchise Rankings, Home Helpers, the leading source for non-medical and personal care, has once again been named the #1 Senior Care Franchise in North America for the third consecutive year... Physicians Weight Loss Centers® Celebrates 29th AnniversaryPhysicians Weight Loss Centers®, a peer leader in the weight loss industry is celebrating its 29th year in business. Homewatch CareGivers Improves in Entrepreneur Magazine RankingsHomewatch CareGivers has been ranked #187 in Entrepreneur Magazine's 29th Annual Franchise 500 for 2008. Fayetteville Butterfly Life Franchise Raises Funds for St. Jude Children's Research HospitalClub Owner Margaret McLean put on a fundraiser in her Butterfly Life franchise on January 14th to raise money for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Many club members and people in the community came out to raise money for the Hospital. Queen Latifah Brings in the New Year with a Healthy ResolutionJenny Craig Inc., one of the nation's leading authorities on weight management, held a press conference today at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel in Los Angeles to introduce Queen Latifah as the company's newest celebrity client. Curves Pinellas Park South FL Becomes a Shining Star FranchiseCurves International, Inc., franchisor of over 10,000 Curves fitness clubs specializing in women's fitness, has granted its prestigious Shining Star Club designation to Pinellas Park South Curves, 5987 Park Boulevard, Pinellas Park, Florida. Curves(R) Raised Over $1.6 Million For Cancer In 2007Curves International, the world's largest fitness club franchisor, today announced that its independently owned and operated franchises in the U.S. raised more than $1.6 million for the American Cancer Society in 2007. Ageless Remedies "Waxes" the Competition with National Recognition by Allure MagazineWith four flourishing Ageless Remedies locations throughout the Atlanta area and additional locations opening in Georgia and throughout the country, local consumers have long relied upon the services offered at Ageless Remedies medical skincare and... Fantastic Sams is recognized as a Top Franchise for Minorities By National Minority Franchising InitiativeFantastic Sams, a full service hair salon brand with nearly 1,400 salons in the US and Canada, was recently ranked as one of the "50 Top Franchises for Minorities" and the "Top 25 Franchises for Hispanics" by the National Minority Franchising... Judi Sheppard Missett Receives Empowered Woman Award From Women Presidents' OrganizationJudi Sheppard Missett, founder and CEO of Jazzercise, Inc., was the 2007 recipient of the Empowered Woman Award presented by the Columbus, Ohio chapter of the Women's Presidents' Organization. Interim HealthCare to be Featured in National Television ProgramInterim HealthCare is partnering with W, the woman's show in an upcoming 30 minute television special program that explores the challenges and choices people face when themselves or loved ones need special care at home due to medical problems or aging. Facelogic Named As Finalist In $th Annual Stevie® Awards For Women In BusinessFacelogic International and company founder Sherryl Ford have been named finalists in three categories: Fastest Growing Company of the Year, Best Overall Company of the Year and Best Entrepreneur for The 4th annual Stevie Awards for Women in Business. Snap Fitness Ranked #1 on Franchise Market Magazine's Top 100 New FranchisesSnap Fitness, the rapidly expanding franchisor of compact, 24/7 fitness centers, today announced that national trade magazine Franchise Market has ranked the company first on its annual list of "Top 100 New Franchises" in its fall 2007 issue. Rapid Fitness Board Approves Spin-Off of Amore TV and Subsidiaries to ShareholdersRapid Fitness, Inc. (PINKSHEETS: RPDI) today announced that its Board of Directors has approved the proposed spin-off of Rapid Fitness Inc.'s Amore TV and its subsidiaries Amore Production, Amore Talent company to its stockholders. Chicago Teen to Meet Her Sports Idol at The Athlete's FootKimberly Essary is a 16-year-old with goals. She wanted to make her sophomore volleyball team. She wanted to be a "game changer" on whom her teammates can count in critical situations. And she very much wanted to meet her sports idol, White Sox pitcher... |
Features & Special ReportsFamily Friendly: A case study on family-run franchisingFamily-run franchise operations can offer a blessing, or a curse. An example of the blessing would be the close relationships and high degree of trust that exists in many families. In this case, success generally follows. But an example of the curse of family-run franchises could be the inability to separate business from family. That could be a serious problem after 5:00 and on weekends. Still, many families find the attraction of working together a strong pull and the results can be quite productive. Families like Ed Doherty's are a perfect example.< Mentor-Motivated: Two Key Individuals have Inspired Jerry HeathTwo people have figured prominently in Jerry Heath's career. The first is his father, who helped bankroll him when he started out in franchising. The second is Steve Jackson, the president of Hungry Howie's Pizza, who began mentoring Heath at an impressionable age (12). Stop the Bleeding: What Franchisors can do to Help Struggling FranchiseesTwo years of tight credit and reduced consumer spending not only have left many franchisees reeling, they've also put a serious crimp in their franchisors' royalty streams. We asked workout professionals and bankruptcy attorneys experienced in franchising what franchisors can do to help turn around their distressed franchisees--without spending precious funds or getting themselves into legal hot water. Franchising 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.
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