February 09, 2012
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Your Franchise Business Expansion News SourceFranchise News Watch brings you the latest in franchising business expansion news from around the web. As a news aggregator for the franchise industry, Franchise News Watch streams the latest ground breaking franchise articles, features, guides, blogs, news and more directly to your desktop.  Franchise Business Expansion NewsFresh To Order™ Hits The Ground Running In 2012New menu items, re-imaged restaurants, leadership changes and grand openings are just a few of the exciting developments ahead that will drive growth for Fresh To Order (F2O) in 2012. Dickey's Barbecue Pit Coming Soon to Green BayDickey's Barbecue Pit, the largest quick-serve barbecue chain in the country, continues to expand in Wisconsin. The Human Bean of Roseburg is Open!The Human Bean, a specialty coffee drive-thru franchise, is reopening on Harvard Ave. Monday, February 6th. The coffee drive thru was closed in August due to the owners illness. Arlisa Hoffman recently purchased the Harvard Avenue location. Jersey Mike’s Subs Raises Funds For Booster Club At Grand OpeningPat White opened his second Jersey Mike’s Subs location in Virginia. He recently celebrated his first store opening in December 2011 located at 11199 Lee Highway in Fairfax, Va. Jersey Mike’s Subs Raises Funds For Cancer For College At Grand OpeningA grand opening and free sub fundraiser supported Cancer for College. Anyone who had a fundraising coupon received a free regular sub for a minimum $1 contribution. More than 5,000 coupons were distributed throughout the community. Dickey's Barbecue Pit Coming Soon to MadisonDickey's Barbecue Pit, the largest quick-serve barbecue chain in the country, continues to grow as it gets closer to opening a location in Madison. DoubleTree by Hilton Introduces Newly Renovated Hotel in Maine’s Largest CityDoubleTree by Hilton proudly announces the opening of a newly renovated, upscale full-service hotel in Portland, Maine. Dickey's Barbecue is Opening in Porterville This FridayGet in line at Dickey's Barbecue Pit in Porterville to get your free pulled pork big barbecue sandwich this Friday, February 10th. 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. Dickey's Barbecue Pit Coming Soon to EvanstonDickey's Barbecue Pit is coming soon to Evanston, Wyoming. Sotheby's International Realty Brand Expands Presence in MexicoSotheby's International Realty Affiliates LLC today announced the signing of an exclusive master franchise agreement to develop the Sotheby's International Realty® brand throughout Mexico. Panera Bread® Takes Manhattan with Opening of 1,500th StorePanera Bread (Nasdaq: PNRA) announced the opening of its 1,500th bakery-cafe and its first in Manhattan. Saladworks Opens in Reston, VA Saturday, Februrary 11th – $5 Salads 2/11-2/13Saladworks, the nation’s first and largest fresh-tossed salad franchise concept, is opening its second Virginia location, in the Plaza America Shopping Center, 11692 Plaza America Drive. Leed Certified Hyatt Place Raleigh West/RBC Center Celebrates Official OpeningHyatt Hotels & Resorts and Southern States Management today announced the opening of Hyatt Place Raleigh West/RBC Center, one of the first LEED certified hotel buildings in the Raleigh area.
Avia The Woodlands Officially Becomes Hyatt Market Street, The WoodlandsHyatt Hotels & Resorts announced today that Avia The Woodlands, located 30 minutes north of Houston, TX, has officially changed its name to Hyatt Market Street, The Woodlands. Want A Free Sandwich From Dickey's Barbecue Pit In San Jose?Jimmy Lu of Dickey's Barbecue Pit is celebrating his first day open in San Jose on Thursday, February 9th by giving the first 100 people a free pulled pork big barbecue sandwich. Come to Dickey's Barbecue in Petal This Friday to Celebrate and EatDickey's Barbecue Pit will be celebrating its grand opening this Friday, February 10th in Petal. From 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. customers will be able to buy $1 big barbecue southern pulled pork sandwiches and will have a chance to win free barbecue for a year. DoubleTree by Hilton Debuts in the Republic of PanamaDoubleTree by Hilton announces one of its newest Latin American hotel destinations -- the DoubleTree by Hilton Panama City. Dickey's Barbecue Pit Plans to Open in AthensSassy Tumblin and her husband Trippy are taking on another Dickey's Barbecue Pit in Georgia.
Edible Arrangements Opens 86 New Stores in 2011Edible Arrangements, the pioneer and leader in hand-sculpted, fresh-fruit arrangements, announced today it continued its remarkable growth in 2011 with the opening of 86 new stores. Sizzler Inks Milestone Multi-Unit Franchise Deal to Develop New San Francisco Bay Area RestaurantsFollowing a three-year hiatus from new franchise expansion, Sizzler, the 53-year-old family-casual steakhouse, announced a deal with proven restaurateur, Tony Lutfi, to develop five new restaurants in the San Francisco Bay Area and upgrade and remodel...
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. Dickey's Barbecue Pit in Flowood is Celebrating Its Grand Opening This Thursday, February 9thIf you're hungry for barbecue, but don't want to break the bank then come to Dickey's Barbecue Pit in Flowood this Thursday, February 9th. Liquid Nutrition Announces Major Franchise Deal in Quebec-Liquid Nutrition Group Inc. announced today a major franchise deal in Quebec which will more than double the number of Liquid Nutrition stores in the Province. Ten new retail locations are scheduled to open throughout Quebec beginning in the spring 2012. Dickey's Barbecue Pit Coming Soon to North BranchRichard Waytashek signed a franchise agreement with Dickey's Barbecue. Yogurt Mountain Announces Opening Of 41st Store Located In Nashville, TNYogurt Mountain® Franchisees, Harry and Nancy Mitchel, today announced that America’s Favorite Yogurt StoreTM opened its first Yogurt Mountain® store in the Nashville area. Dickey's Barbecue Pit is Heading to Colorado SpringsDickey's Barbecue Pit will soon be settling into a new location in Colorado Springs. Anytime Fitness Sells 300th Franchise Territory in AustraliaIt took Anytime Fitness, the world's largest and fastest-growing fitness club chain, nearly three years to sell 300 franchise territories and open 130 clubs in the United States. Grand Opening of Dickey's Barbecue Pit in Balch Springs This FridayDickey's Barbecue Pit will be celebrating its grand opening this Friday, February 10th. From 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. customers will be able to buy $1 big barbecue southern pulled pork sandwiches and will have a chance to win free barbecue for a year. Proforma Opens Eight New Offices in JanuaryProforma, a leading North American provider of graphic communications solutions, is pleased to welcome eight new offices to our network. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Atlanta Downtown Opens Following $7 Million ConversionIHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) [LON: IHG, NYSE: IHG (ADRs)] announces the opening of the new Holiday Inn Express Atlanta Downtown.
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. Build-A-Bear Workshop to Open Store at Sinai HospitalBuild-A-Bear Workshop(R),the interactive entertainment retailer of customized stuffed animals, is opening a new store in Sinai Hospital in Baltimore, MD on Monday, February 27. New York Helmsley Hotel Launches $65 Million Transformation in Preparation to Fly the Westin Flag in Spring 2012Today Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: HOT) and Host Hotels & Resorts (NYSE: HST) announced the launch of a $65 million renovation of the historic New York Helmsley Hotel which will fly the Westin flag following the extensive... Dickey's Barbecue Pit Coming Soon to SanfordGloria Perez and Ronald Bridges are growing the Dickey's brand in North Carolina. They have signed a franchise agreement with Dickey's Barbecue Pit for Sanford. Get in Line for a Free Pulled Pork Big Barbecue Sandwich at Dickey's Barbecue Pit in NampaDickey's Barbecue Pit will open its doors in Nampa on February 8th. Be one of the first 100 people in the door and receive a free big barbecue pulled pork sandwich. 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. Look Out Hickory, Dickey's Barbecue Pit is Heading Your WayA new Dickey's Barbecue Pit is heading to Hickory and bringing authentic barbecue. Hotel Indigo Santa Barbara Opens in the Heart of Santa Barbara's Vibrant Art SceneHotel Indigo, IHG’s (InterContinental Hotels Group) [LON: IHG, NYSE: IHG (ADRs)] upscale boutique brand, today announces the February opening of the Hotel Indigo Santa Barbara. Hyatt Announces Plans for Three New Hotels in the Kingdom of Saudi ArabiaHyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today that a Hyatt affiliate has entered into agreements with Naseel Holding Company to manage three new Hyatt-branded hotels in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Hyatt Place San Jose/Down Town Celebrates Official OpeningHyatt Hotels & Resorts and Dinapoli Capital Partners today announce the opening of Hyatt Place San Jose/Downtown, the first Hyatt Place hotel in San Jose.
Fro.Zen.Yo Expanding In Northern VirginiaFro.zen.yo delicious self-serve frozen yogurt announced today that a franchise agreement has been reached to develop additional fro.zen.yo stores in Northern Virginia. Motel 6 Network Opens 55 Hotels in 2011Accor North America, one of the nation’s largest owner/operators of economy lodging, announces the opening of 55 hotels in 2011, all under franchise contracts. Villa La Paws Pet Resort Announces the Launch of its Nationwide Franchise ProgramVilla La Paws, a cage-free pet resort, spa and dog training company, today announced the launch of its nationwide franchise program, Villa La Paws LLC, as part of its goal to expand the brand’s footprint nationwide. Teriyaki Experience Announces Plan to Open a Location in the Atlanta International AirportTeriyaki Experience, the international leader in Japanese QSR is pleased to announce a partnership with Global Concessions Inc. of Atlanta, Georgia that will see the development of a Teriyaki Experience location in the Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta... |
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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