February 09, 2012
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Your Franchise Product Announcement News SourceFranchise News Watch brings you the latest in franchising product announcement 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 Product Announcement NewsFranchise Poised to Knockout 2012 with a Different Flavor of FitnessLA Boxing, the world’s largest boxing, kickboxing and mixed martial arts (MMA) fitness franchise, has its finger on the pulse of a changing industry. Bojangles' Celebrates Valentine's Day with Sweet, Heart-Shaped Bo-Berry Biscuits®This Valentine’s Day Bojangles’ is offering a special tasty treat – Heart-Shaped Bo-Berry Biscuits(R). Murad® Healthy Skin Facials Now Available at Massage Envy Spas in the Houston AreaMassage Envy Spas offer Murad® Healthy Skin facials, specially formulated for Massage Envy by skincare expert Dr. Howard Murad. Jack in the Box® Guests Catch a Great Deal with $2.99 Fish Sandwich Combo MealConsumers fishing for a great meal deal need look no further. Just in time for the Lent season, Jack in the Box® restaurants are offering for a limited time a Fish Sandwich Combo for only $2.99, plus tax. European Wax Center Miami-The Falls Introduces Exclusive OfferEuropean Wax Center Miami-The Falls is proud to provide their loyal guests with Bare Necessities, an incredible promotion providing discounts for waxing in Pinecrest, Miami, FL. This promotion runs from now until February 19th. Cinnabon Adds World Famous Cinnamon Roll Flavor to BeveragesCinnabon® bakeries are now serving up the world famous cinnamon roll flavor in coffee. Now through May 20, Cinnabon Flavored Coffee Chillatta® and Cinnabon Flavored Iced Coffee are available at participating bakeries. Hooters Offers Boneless Wings for 2 for $9.99 on Valentine's DayThis Valentine's Day Hooters is sharing the love with fans of their world famous wings. All day on Tuesday, February 14th all guests who dine in at Hooters can enjoy 20 boneless wings, tossed in their favorite Hooters wing sauce, for $9.99. Get Your Teeth Into This - Try Domino’s Boneless Ribs First Via FacebookDomino’s Pizza, the pizza delivery expert, is giving Facebook fans the chance to preview a new side order a week before the national launch. California Tortilla and Nutella Hazelnut Spread Team Up for a Special Valentine's Day TreatCome in to any California Tortilla store this Valentine’s Day, February 14th, and receive a free order of California Tortilla’s special dessert "Love Chips" and a single serving of Nutella® Hazelnut Spread with any purchase. European Wax Center Colorado Springs Now Offers Military Discounturopean Wax Center Colorado Springs is happy to support their military men and women, and as a way of saying “Thank You,” they are offering a 10% military discount. Krispy Kreme Franchise Locations Throughout South, Central and West Texas Gain Technology Advantage With MICROS Cloud Solution, SimphonyHospitality Solutions International (HSI), a division of MICROS Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: MCRS), is pleased to announce that Glazing Saddles, LLC, a franchisee of Krispy Kreme Doughnut Corporation, has chosen to implement MICROS SimphonyTM.
Baskin-Robbins Announces Winner of Its Second Annual Online Flavor Creation ContestThousands of ice cream enthusiasts throughout the country competed to be named the winner of Baskin-Robbins' Second Annual Online Flavor Creation Contest. Home Care Assistance Launches GeriatricHomeCare.orgHome Care Assistance, the leading provider of in-home care for seniors, is proud to announce the launch of GeriatricHomeCare.org. Better Life Maids Co-Branded Retail Partner Better Life Launches Updated and Improved Site Featuring Natural Household Cleaning ProductsBetter Life Maids co-branded retail partner Better Life this week launched a new and improved website that enhances the user experience, and makes ordering all of the Better Life natural household cleaning products extremely simple. Valentine's Day Isn't Just for Couples: Red Robin Hosts "Girls' Night Out" on Feb. 14While for some, Valentine's Day is the perfect time to go out with your sweetheart, Red Robin Gourmet Burgers is inviting ladies everywhere to round up their girlfriends and come in on Feb. 14 for Girls' Night Out to enjoy half price bottles of wine and.. TWO MEN AND A TRUCK® - Canada First to Carry Defibrillators on TrucksAll TWO MEN AND A TRUCK® - CANADA moving trucks are now equipped with a MIKEY defibrillator as part of the 'MIKEY-ON-BOARD' program, an initiative of The Mikey Network. Oh, the Value of Sharing! Domino's Pizza Debuts Parmesan Bread Bites for Limited-Time Price of $1Domino's Pizza (NYSE: DPZ), the recognized world leader in pizza delivery, couldn't decide what was more important: ridiculously strong value, or a delicious new product to be shared by the entire family. UFood Grill Announces an Under 500 Calorie Menu Starting at $5.99UFood Restaurant Group Inc. (OTCBB: UFFC) announced today that they’re promoting their Under 500 Calorie Menu-–available every day, starting at just $5.99. Minneapolis Senior Care Company Launches Revolutionary Hospital to Home Care ProgramHome Care Assistance of Minneapolis, the leading provider of in-home care for seniors, is proud to announce the Hospital to Home Care program. Local Waxing Center Celebrates Valentine’s Day With Exclusive RaffleEuropean Wax Center Phoenix-Norterra will be celebrating Valentine’s Day with an exclusive European Wax Center gift card raffle. The raffle will be running during the beginning of February and is open to all guests at European Wax Center... Green House Cleaning Franchise Better Life Maids Offers Free Green House Cleaning SweepstakesBetter Life Maids is offering a green house cleaning for a year sweepstakes. The lucky winner will receive an entire year of monthly cleaning visits from the green house cleaning franchise. European Wax Center Aurora-Parker & Arapahoe Roads Introduce Exclusive PromotionEuropean Wax Center Aurora-Parker & Arapahoe Roads are introducing Bring A Friend Friday, a promotion that allows guests to bring in a friend on the first Friday of the month and double their referral credit from the normal $5 to $10. H&R Block Answers Four Essential Tax Questions for First-Time FilersMany first-time filers have been dependents on someone else's return for close to two decades, but circumstances now dictate they are required to file a tax return. Home Care Assistance Announces Third Book in Its Senior Health and Wellness SeriesHome Care Assistance, North America’s leading provider of in-home care, is excited to announce "From Hospital to Home Care: A Step by Step Guide to Providing Care to Patients Post Hospitalization," the latest book in its senior health and wellness.. Baskin-Robbins Brings Back Superfudge Truffle Just in Time for Valentine's DayChocolate lovers rejoice! Baskin-Robbins, the world's largest chain of ice cream specialty shops, today announced it is bringing back one of its classic flavors, Superfudge Truffle, in time to celebrate Valentine's Day right. Appleton Announces geniuStyle Platform that “Grants Schools Flexibility to Teach with Creativity”No one can appreciate that more than an entrepreneur from Huntsville, Alabama who believes it’s his calling to change the status quo of America’s school classrooms through innovative solutions his company, Appleton Learning, has been... Lucas Oil Stadium, the Site of Super Bowl XLVI, Goes Green with Filta’s Environmental ServicesSuper Bowl Sunday, the nation’s second largest day of food consumption behind Thanksgiving, will be a little more environmentally friendly with the services provided by Filta’s local Indianapolis Franchise Owner.
Bold New Service Guarantee Announced by Dahn YogaDahn Yoga & Health Centers, Inc., one the nation's largest providers of yoga classes, meditation and Tai Chi, has taken a bold move the announcement of its new customer service policy. Buffalo Wings & Rings Introduces New Menu Items with Contemporary Crave-Worthy FlavorsThe fast-growing sports restaurant franchise, Buffalo Wings & Rings (BW&R) knows how to make game night and any time a win for everyone. SeekingSitters Babysitting Company Releases New S.T.Y.L.E Sitter Guide With Online Safety Information for Parents and BabysittersSafety is the top priority for SeekingSitters, a nationwide, full service babysitting referral company. Now the company is sharing valuable information and stories with parents and babysitters across the country. Go Green to Be Healthy in 2012Dallas-based fast-casual franchised eatery, Greenz, salads for z' adventurous, has taken the guess work and contracts out of all of it with their own wellness program. Yogurtland Celebrates National Frozen Yogurt Day on February 6Yogurtland, the pioneers of the self-serve frozen yogurt category, is celebrating National Frozen Yogurt Day this Monday, February 6, by offering guests free frozen yogurt from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. at all participating U.S. Yogurtland locations. Home Care Assistance Recognizes Heart MonthHome Care Assistance, North America's leading provider of in-home care, is raising awareness around heart disease and stroke prevention in observance of heart month. Breathe Green & Easy: Pro Energy Consultants Launches 'Breathe Green & Easy' Homeowner Education CampaignDuring the month of February, Pro Energy Consultants will be educating consumers and communities on how to make sure their home is the safe breathing environment it should be. Starwood Shakes up the Status Quo Introducing 'Round-the-Clock' Check-in for Most Loyal Starwood Preferred Guest MembersWith Your24(TM), a groundbreaking new benefit announced today, Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE:HOT) will abolish set check-in and checkout times for select Starwood Preferred Guest elite members and introduce 'round-the-clock'... February Benihana Chef's SpecialBenihana Inc. (NASDAQ: BNHN), the nation's leading operator of Japanese theme and sushi restaurants, has announced the February Chef's Specials, Hibachi Steak & Chicken for Two, a five-course feast for only $45 and Seafood Diablo for One, five... Krispy Kreme® Valentines Doughnuts: Three Tasty Ways to Say 'I Care'Celebrate the season of love with Krispy Kreme's irresistible iced, drizzled and sprinkled heart-shaped treats. Available for a limited time at participating Krispy Kreme U.S. and Canada shops. Starwood Reinvents Hotel Loyalty Landscape with First-of-Its-Kind Benefits for Global Mega TravelersStarwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: HOT) is raising the stakes in the hotel loyalty landscape to win greater share from the world’s most prolific travelers, a powerful and growing group of global mega travelers. Wine and Dine Your Sweetheart at East Coast Wings & GrillOn Valentine’s Day, East Coast Wings & Grill, known for its national award-winning jumbo, Buffalo-style wings in 75 different flavors, will be offering free dessert with the purchase of an appetizer and two entrees. Quaker Steak & Lube Launches New Regional Marketing Structure to Assist in Boosting Same Store SalesQuaker Steak & Lube(R), known for its Best Wings USA and over 20 sauce varieties, has been focused on local store marketing since day one. Alamo Drafthouse Unveils Signature Wine Line "The Bottle Of Wits"Alamo Drafthouse is delighted to announce the launch of a signature wine inspired by THE PRINCESS BRIDE in honor of the 25th anniversary of the film. Baskin-Robbins Sweetens February with Introduction of Valentine's Day Ice Cream Cake Bites and "Box of Chocolates"Baskin-Robbins, the world's largest chain of ice cream specialty shops, is making Valentine's Day even sweeter this February with the introduction of two new flavors to its popular line of Ice Cream Cake Bites. Home Care Assistance Launches AlzheimersHomeCare.comHome Care Assistance, the leading provider of in-home care for seniors, is proud to announce the launch of AlzheimersHomeCare.com. Created for families evaluating care solutions for a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease. St. Louis Home Care Company Develops a Cutting-Edge Approach to Reducing Avoidable Hospital ReadmissionsHome Care Assistance of St. Louis, North America’s leading provider of in-home care, announced today a long-term initiative to reduce avoidable hospitalizations and readmissions and become the leader among home care agencies in hospitalization...
Pet Planet Introduces a Breakthrough Innovation in Pet Health & Wellness Consultations for its’ CustomersPet Planet is excited to introduce its’ newest innovation in pet health and wellness, the Pet Nutrition & Health Consultation Program.
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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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