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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 News
Häagen-Dazs® Shops Celebrates Sweet Springtime with Free Cone DayHeavy sweaters and bulky coats are officially stowed away for winter and Häagen-Dazs® Shops, known for its pure, super premium ice cream, today announced it will host a free cone day for customers visiting any participating location nationwide.
BIGGBY COFFEE Celebrates 17th Birthday with 99 Cent Drinks on March 15BIGGBY COFFEE is adding another candle on the cake this year as they celebrate their 17th birthday with those they love the most: their customers! ERA Real Estate Reveals Strategies for Recruiting Generation YERA Real Estate, a leading global real estate franchisor, today announced the publication of an industry report "Generation Y: Rethinking Recruiting."
Juice It Up! Launches Juice Cleanse SystemJuice It Up!, recognized as Southern California’s original juice and smoothie bar, announces the launch of the first-ever Juice It Up! Cleanse, a three-day juice cleanse consisting of six freshly-pressed 100 percent organic juice blends per day... Yogurtland Celebrates Sixth Anniversary with Limited Time Only Birthday Cupcake Batter Flavor and Cake BitesYogurtland, the pioneers of the self-serve frozen yogurt category, is celebrating its sixth anniversary with two festive limited time only items; Birthday Cupcake Batter frozen yogurt and Cake Bites as a topping.
Domino's National Carryout DealDomino’s Pizza, the pizza delivery expert, has launched a tasty new national carryout deal. Pizza lovers can enjoy any size pizza for just £9.99 when they collect it from their nearest store. Elevation Burger Adds Pork Organic Hardwood Smoked Uncured Bacon to List of Mouth-watering ToppingsFor millions of die-hard fans who love bacon with their burgers but tend to abstain due to preservatives, Elevation Burger says "Indulge your pork craving" with its newest menu item: organic bacon. Cold Stone Creamery Goes Back in Time with Retro Ice Cream PromotionCold Stone Creamery® will offer a limited time promotion of retro inspired treats that are reminiscent of the 1950’s ice cream parlors from May 16 through Aug. 31. Jack in the Box® Adds Chicken Nuggets and Other Value Menu ItemsBeginning today, Jack in the Box is offering four new products on its Value Menu, including chicken nuggets comprised of all white meat chicken.
T.G.I. Friday's(R) Restaurants Announce Half-Price AppetizersT.G.I. Friday's announced it will feature eight half-price appetizers in the bar after 4 p.m. at nearly 600 participating restaurants in the U.S. beginning today through December 23. Papa John's Launches Limited Time Offer Buffalo Chicken PizzaContinuing its commitment to "Better Ingredients. Better Pizza.", Papa John's today unveiled nationwide its new Buffalo Chicken pizza.
Customized Promotional Products from EmbroidMe will Make Your Corporate Event MemorableYour event can be more memorable with customized promotional products from EmbroidMe. Woof Gang Bakery Adds Woof Gang Grooming and Woof Gang Doggie Daycare to Franchise OfferingsWoof Gang Bakery, the nation's fastest-growing retail pet supply company and leader in the franchise industry, embarks on two new lines of business as part of their franchise offerings. Now, Woof Gang Bakery stores may also include Woof Gang Grooming and BGR The Burger Joint Knocks French Fries from Kids MealsLocally-Founded restaurant company BGR The Burger Joint, the Green Standard Fries (Grilled Asparagus Spears) has been challenged, and is now in danger of being removed from the menu. Zombie Coffee Arrives At Fro.Zen.YoGood coffee is often essential to people in the morning and a new brand has just hit the market that is fast, delicious and affordable. ZOMBIE COFFEE debuted at the Fro.Zen.Yo on F Street near Metro Center this week to enthusiastic reviews by Fro.Zen.Yo..
Orange Leaf Frozen Yogurt Launches Virtual Froyo Customization via My Orange Leaf Mobile AppTaking its mission to give patrons the ultimate experience in customization out of the store and into the digital world, Orange Leaf Frozen Yogurt launched My Orange Leaf (www.myorangeleaf.com).
Build-A-Bear Workshop(R) Successfully Launches buildabearville.com(TM)Build-A-Bear Workshop(R) Guests are bringing their furry best friends to life in buildabearville.com(TM). The new virtual world, which launched on December 11, is on track to reach one million unique monthly visitors by the end of January. Curves and Rodale Launch CurvesComplete.comCurves International, Inc., the world's largest fitness franchisor, and Rodale, the authoritative source for trusted content in health and wellness worldwide, announced today the launch of www.CurvesComplete.com, the online weight-loss subscription...
Kumon Hosts Poetry Contest in Celebration of Earth Day on FacebookKumon has launched its first ever children’s poetry contest on Facebook. Students, 18 and under, across North America are invited to write an original poem in celebration of Earth Day. Starwood Hotels & Resorts Announces an Exciting Collection of New Culinary Benefits Including Exclusive SPG Member Discounts at over 500 Restaurants and Bars WorldwideStarwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: HOT) and its award-winning Starwood Preferred Guest® (SPG®) loyalty program announced a mix of new culinary benefits at over 500 restaurants and bars for SPG members.
Stroller Strides®, One Of The Nation’s Fastest Growing Franchises Introduces New Business Development ModelStroller Strides, the fitness franchise run by moms for moms is launching a new business model! Taft Attorneys Frank Deveau and David Guevara Publish BookTaft attorneys Frank J. Deveau and David L. Guevara, Ph.D., designed and edited a new book titled Environmental Liability and Insurance Recovery. Earn A $50 Gift Card When You Stay Two Separate Times at Comfort Inn, Quality and Econo Lodge HotelsTurn summer memories into $50 gift cards when you stay two separate times at all Comfort Inn, Quality and Econo Lodge hotels between May 17 and August 15, 2012 during the "Two Stays Pays" promotion courtesy of Choice Hotels. Milio’s Sandwiches Offers Mediterranean Sandwich Trio For Limited Time OnlyMilio’s Sandwiches is reintroducing their popular Mediterranean sandwich trio, which will be available systemwide between May 21 and Aug. 12.
Wing Zone Launches New Brand Image with Flavor Makeover and Store RedesignFor the previous 21 years, Atlanta-based Wing Zone, a restaurant franchise that offers flavor experiences for takeout and limited dine-in, relied on great wings to set itself apart from its competitors. New Ascend Collection Marketing Message Puts Focus on GuestsThe Ascend Collection membership program from Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH) unveiled a bright new look today at the company's annual conference in Las Vegas.
Marvel Entertainment And Toys"R"Us Assemble Retail Experience For Highly Anticipated Summer Theatrical Event Marvel’s The AvengersGearing up for the ultimate in Super Hero adventures, Marvel Entertainment, LLC, a global character-based entertainment licensing company, announced today that it has assembled a multi-faceted retail experience with Toys"R"Us®. Red Mango Invites America to "Share the Love" This Mother's DayMom always taught us to share and to eat healthy. This Mother's Day, we can show her all that we've learned by taking her to Red Mango. BalanceDiet™ Company Implements Exclusive Genetic Fat Test to Develop Customized Diet and Exercise Program for Each ClientBalanceDiet™ Company is pleased to announce that its clients can now take advantage of an exclusive genetic fat test to obtain personalized diet and fitness recommendations as part of their complete lifestyle program. Feed Four For £5 Each At Domino'sDomino’s Pizza, the pizza delivery expert, has launched a tasty new national deal to feed four people for just £5 each. Nationally Renowned Alzheimer’s Expert Gives Free, Riveting WorkshopsHalf of all Americans know someone who has Alzheimer’s disease - a disease that has now replaced cancer as the most feared disease among seniors.
16 Handles™ Announces The Debut Of My Greek Honey: A Smooth, Creamy Greek-Style Yogurt With Notes Of Sweet Honey.16 Handles™ (http://www.16handles.com), New York’s premier self-serve frozen yogurt company, announces the debut of its first soft-serve version of Greek yogurt—My Greek Honey—a smooth, creamy Greek-style yogurt with notes of... European Wax Center Sea Girt Announces Springtime Free WAX OfferRecognized nationally as America’s premier waxing service provider, European Wax Center Sea Girt is proud to announce a new Spring promotion. Comfort Inn Atlanta Hotel Announce Specials Packages to White Water and Six Flags Over GeorgiaThe Comfort Inn & Conference Center Northeast, a north Atlanta Hotel near Doraville, recently announced a new special savings deal for travelers to enjoy. |
Features & Special ReportsAnatomy of a Turnaround: Bennigan's Reclaims The Integrity of An IconEveryone loves a good comeback story, and I am honored and humbled to be at the helm of a classic turnaround tale. Growth Machine: Anil Yadav Shows No Signs Of Slowing DownAnil Yadav has graced the pages (and one cover) of Multi-Unit Franchisee magazine twice before. 5 Key Mobile Marketing Strategies for FranchisesFor franchise marketers, mobile marketing is now paramount to a successful online strategy. MarketingSherpa: Marketing Wisdom for 2012In case you missed it (and when it comes to marketing and social media there's plenty to keep up on), MarketingSherpa published its Wisdom Report, "Marketing Wisdom for 2012" earlier this year. Time For Benchmarking: All That's Needed Is The WillI am convinced that someday the franchising community will finally get around to unleashing its biggest competitive strength: unit predictability. Improving the Speed and Effectiveness of Your Responses to ProspectsWe asked two franchise marketing pros what they're doing to provide more timely - and relevant - responses to prospect inquiries. Social Media Roundup - May 2012Here are four reasons local business marketers should continue to use the Yellow Pages. Health-Scare Reform: "There's Still More That We Don't Know Than We Do."Since national health care reform was signed into law in March 2010, it has generated strong reaction from multi-unit franchisees and small-business owners across the nation. The Customer Within: Provide Coworkers With The Best Service PossibleWhen we talk about customer service, we usually think about how we deal with the people who walk through our doors--both physical and virtual--to purchase our products and services. Do It Now: 3 Easy Ways To Stop Procrastinating TodayProcrastination is like a virus. It creeps up on you slowly, drains you of energy, and is difficult to get rid of if your resistance is low. 
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