February 09, 2012
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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 NewsHeart Rate-Monitored Fitness Concept Yields Fit Members, Healthy Franchise Growth at Orangetheory FitnessFebruary may be Heart Health Month, but at Orangetheory Fitness, it's all about the heart 365 days a year. A Weighty ResolutionEvery year, millions of Americans start a New Year's resolution with a goal to maintain or lose weight, eat healthier and work out more. Unfortunately, these are often left out in the cold by February. Home Care Assistance to Host a Free Webinar in Honor of Heart MonthHome Care Assistance, North America’s leading provider of in-home care for seniors, is hosting a free webinar in honor of Heart Month, which spans the month of February. Anytime Fitness Releases Annual "Weight of the Union" ReportIn 2011, more Anytime Fitness members worked out late at night, cashed in on health insurance reimbursements and made March the busiest workout month.
Dahn Yoga Community Announces the Woodland Body + Brain Center as its Center of the MonthDahn Yoga & Health Centers, Inc., a national leader in health and wellness, is proud to announce that one of its franchises, a Texas yoga star, the Woodlands Body + Brain Center has been designated as Center of the Month for January 2012.
Type 2 Diabetes Observational Study Shows Fitness Together's Program WorksFitness Together Studios of Eastern New England released, to the public, the findings of their Type 2 Diabetes Observational Study completed in 2011 today on their blog, FTGetsResults.
Warm-up from Winter Chill with Dynamic Dahn Yoga Meditation EventThe unique Dahn Yoga meditation techniques, based on Korean Taoist tradition, can be experienced in New York City at its Power of Meditation event on January 22nd at the Skirball Center for the Performing Arts at Washington Square. Dahn Yoga founder,... The Little Gym Suggests Three "Parenting Resolutions" for the New YearEach New Year is a new opportunity for people to focus on making positive changes in their lifestyle, exercise and diet habits. Home Care Assistance is Proud to Announce Five New Members to Its Million Dollar Franchise ClubHome Care Assistance, North America's leading provider of non-medical, in-home care for seniors, is proud to welcome five new members to its Million Dollar Franchise Club in 2011. $25,000 Reward up for Grabs from Max Muscle Sports Nutrition"Why wait for a New Year’s Resolution to help yourself to feel better?” asked Max Muscle President and co-founder Sean Greene from the company’s Orange, California headquarters.
Massage Envy Spa Closter Celebrates 5 Years of Improving Well-Being within the Closter, New Jersey CommunityMassage Envy Spa Closter recently celebrated five years of providing exceptional massage therapy in Closter, Haworth, New Jersey and the surrounding areas. Brightstar Care(R) Launches Free Caregiver Support TechnologyBringing a new wave of innovation to caregiving and helping families all around the world, BrightStar Care® announces the launch of a new caregiver support technology. Massage Envy Spa Staten Island Celebrates Their Four Year AnniversaryMassage Envy Spa Staten Island, a leader in massage therapy in Staten Island, NY, is celebrating its four year anniversary. As a thank you to all of their loyal patrons, the clinic is giving away a free gift to all their members this week, in addition to.
Holiday Spirit: Max Muscle Sports Nutrition Supports Toys for TotsMax Muscle Sports Nutrition, the nation’s leading sports nutrition retail franchise has a deeply found passion for being an agent of change for consumers and its business owners alike. Comfort Keepers Certified as World-Class Franchise for 3rd Consecutive YearComfort Keepers®, a leading international franchise network that provides in-home care services for seniors, new mothers and other adults needing assistance with daily activities, has received World-Class Franchise® certification from the Franchis Massage Envy Clinics in the Houston Area Collect Nearly 1000 Toys for the Children’s Cancer Recovery FoundationThe holidays got a whole lot brighter for children fighting cancer in Houston area hospitals. They were the recipients of toys donated by generous Massage Envy patrons. Massage Envy clinics in the Houston metro area collected almost 1000 toys for the...
Regis Corporation Rewards Twelve With The Prestigious Franchisee Of The Year AwardAt their September 2006 Franchisee Convention, Regis Corporation (NYSE:RGS), the industry leader in salons, hair restoration centers and education, honored twelve of its franchisees with the prestigious Franchisee of the... Massage Envy Announces 40 Millionth MassageMassage Envy, the pioneer and national leader of professional, convenient and affordable massage and spa services, announced today that the company has performed its 40 millionth massage. Healthy Holidays: Seniors Need to Stay Active and EngagedHome Care Assistance, North America Local Salon Franchisee Wins Regis Corporation's 2006 Multi-concept Franchisee Of The Year AwardAt the September 2006 Franchisee Convention, Regis Corporation (NYSE: RGS), the industry leader in salons, hair restoration centers and education, awarded Jamil and Kitty Alaily of Kimberly, Wisconsin, the 2006 Multi-Concept Franchisee of the Year Award.
The Little Gym Weighs in on Sports Training for ChildrenRecent media coverage of sports training for babies and toddlers has given parents a lot to think about. According to The Little Gym, a children's gym and fitness franchise, there are many benefits for enrolling children in a physical program at an early Rockin' Runners Can Get Their Massage OnMassage Envy Phoenix, a co-op of 27 clinics and part of the nation’s largest massage therapy provider and largest spa franchise in the U.S., is offering participants in the January 15th P.F. Chang’s Rock ‘n’ Roll Arizona Marathon..
Interim HealthCare Provides Home Safety Tips for the New YearAccording to recent studies, accidents at home rank among the leading causes of injury and death in the United States. For those over 60, the risk of injury becomes greater. With 89 percent of aging homeowners preferring to stay in the comfort of their... Supercuts Ranked #1 Hair Care FranchiseSupercuts, one of the largest and most iconic salon brands in the country, has been ranked the number one hair-care franchise in the U.S. and the fifth best franchise opportunity overall in Entrepreneur magazine's annual "Franchise 500" issue.
Berry Children Fundraiser Event This Friday at Tasti D-Lite Houston LocationsAfter hearing of the tragic July 2nd auto accident in West Texas that orphaned and seriously injured three Houston children, Tasti D-Lite franchise owner Aaron Webster, like many Houstonians, felt the strong need to help. Plans for a fundraising event beg BrightStar Care, A National Provider Of Home Healthcare And Medical Staffing, Launches Free Caregiver Support TechnologyBrightStar Care announced exciting news today emphasizing their commitment to innovation and continuing their pursuit of providing support for caregivers and helping families and all around the world.
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... Weight Watchers to Present at the J.P. Morgan 30th Annual Healthcare ConferenceWeight Watchers International, Inc. (NYSE: WTW) today announced that David Kirchhoff, President and Chief Executive Officer, will present at the J.P. Morgan 30th Annual Healthcare Conference in San Francisco, California. 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... Tasti D-Lite Adopts Engage121 as Network-Wide Social CRM SolutionIn a move that is expected to influence both the franchise industry and the business of Social CRM, Engage121, Inc., a software firm specializing in customer relationship management through social media, announced that Tasti D-Lite has licensed the Engage Personal Trainer and Nutrition Counselor Named July Winner of Tasti Habit ContestEven some of the healthiest people still indulge their sweet tooth. They just choose their treats wisely.
Brightstar Care, A National Provider Of Home Healthcare And Medcial Staffing, Launches Free Caregiver Support TechnologyBrightStar Care® announced exciting news today emphasizing their commitment to innovation and continuing their pursuit of providing support for caregivers and helping families and all around the world. 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... Meet the 2011 National Family Caregiver of the Year Award National PanelNo one wants to become disabled from an illness, accident or aging, but that the chances are high that we will each need help in our own future. |
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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