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Your Home Services Franchise Financial News SourceFranchise News Watch brings you the latest in home services franchising financial news from around the web. As a news aggregator for the home services franchise industry, Franchise News Watch streams the latest ground breaking franchise articles, features, guides, blogs, news and more directly to your desktop.  Home Services Franchise Financial NewsRealogy Completes Offering of Two Series of Senior Secured NotesRealogy Corporation (the "Company") announced today that it successfully completed its previously announced private offering of $593 million aggregate principal amount of 7.625% Senior Secured First Lien Notes due 2020. Realogy Announces Pricing Of Its Offering Of Two Series Of Senior Secured NotesRealogy Corporation (the "Company") announced today that it priced $593 million aggregate principal amount of 7.625% senior secured first lien notes due 2020. Realogy Announces Proposed Offering Of Two Series Of Senior Secured NotesRealogy Corporation (the "Company") announced today that it is proposing to issue approximately $593 million aggregate principal amount of senior secured first lien notes due 2020.
Realogy's Existing Home Sale Results Remain Unaffected After Nar Issues Downward Revision Of National Existing Home Sales Survey DataRealogy Corporation, a leading provider of real estate and relocation services, today reiterated that the National Association of Realtors' (NAR) downward revision of national existing home sale survey data from 2007 to present day will have no impact on. Realogy Enters Into Agreements To Amend And Extend Apple Ridge Securitization FacilityRealogy Corporationannounced today that it and its subsidiaries have entered into agreements to amend and extend the existing Apple Ridge Funding LLC securitization program utilized by the Company's relocation services operating unit, Cartus Corporation. Maid Brigade Inc.'s 2011 Sales Up More than Seven Percent Year-to-DateMaid Brigade's 2011 sales continue to climb with year-to-date same store sales through the third quarter up 5.3 percent over the same period last year. RE/MAX Reports Home Sales Activity in Metro Chicago Real Estate Market Rose 19.3% in the Third Quarter After Posting 12.6% Gain in SeptemberHome sales in the seven-county metropolitan Chicago real estate market continued their third-quarter surge in September. U.S. Lawns Honors Million-Dollar Club MembersThirty three owner operators of U.S. Lawns commercial landscape-management franchises reached a significant company milestone by topping the million dollar mark in sales in the latest fiscal year, the company announced today. Maid Brigade Inc.'s August Sales Continue Upward MomentumFor the eighth consecutive month, Maid Brigade Inc., the leading green cleaning service franchise, demonstrates positive sales growth. HomeVestors and Local Market Monitor Ranking Reveals Best Markets to Invest in Rental PropertyHomeVestors of America, Inc., known as the "We Buy Ugly Houses(R)" company, and Local Market Monitor, Inc., a leading forecaster of real estate markets, today released the Third Quarter 2011 update of the "HomeVestors-Local Market Monitor Best Markets to
Century 21 System Raises Over $1.8 Million for Easter Seals in 2010Century 21 Real Estate LLC, the franchisor of the world's largest residential real estate sales organization, today announced that its brokers and agents raised more than $1.8 million in 2010 on behalf of Easter Seals Realogy to Release Full-Year 2010 Financial Results and Host Webcast on March 4Realogy Corporation will release its full-year 2010 financial results and file its annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2010 on Friday, March 4, 2011. Realogy Reports Results for Second Quarter 2010Realogy Corporation, a global leader in real estate and relocation services, today reported results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2010. Realogy's net revenue for the second quarter of $1.3 billion increased 23% compared to the same period in 2009. Realogy Reports Results for Full Year 2009Realogy Corporation, a global leader in real estate and relocation services, today reported results for the year ended December 31, 2009. Realogy had 2009 net revenue of $3.9 billion, a net loss attributable to the Company of $262 million, and earnings... Suburban Propane Partners, L.P. Announces Full Year and Fourth Quarter ResultsSuburban Propane Partners, L.P. (NYSE: SPH), a nationwide distributor of propane gas, fuel oil and related products and services, as well as a marketer of natural gas and electricity, today announced results for its fourth quarter and fiscal year... Showhomes, a Franchise Company, Beats Franchise Sales Goal for 2nd Year in a RowDespite the turmoil and uncertainty of the national economy, a Nashville-Tenn.-based home staging franchisor Showhomes is beating its corporate sales goals and expanding rapidly into urban markets all over the country. Clockwork Home Services(R) Reports Franchise Growth for Second Quarter 2009Clockwork Home Services, Inc. (Clockwork) today announced franchise growth for the second quarter of 2009 within its portfolio of nationally branded home services companies. During the period from April through June 2009, Clockwork added 23 new...
easyhome Ltd.: Reports Second Quarter 2009 Resultseasyhome Ltd. (TSX:EH), Canada's leading merchandise leasing company, today announced its results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2009. Realogy Reports Results for Second Quarter 2009Realogy Corporation, a global provider of real estate and relocation services, today reported results for the second quarter of 2009. The Company had second quarter 2009 net revenue of $1.0 billion, a net loss of $15 million and earnings before... Suburban Propane Partners, L.P. Announces Third Quarter Earnings Following Twenty-Second Distribution IncreaseSuburban Propane Partners, L.P. (NYSE: SPH), a nationwide distributor of propane, fuel oil and related products and services, as well as a marketer of natural gas and electricity, today announced earnings for its third quarter ended June 27, 2009. Clockwork Home Services(R) Reports Franchise Growth For First Quarter Of 2009Clockwork Home Services (Clockwork) today announced franchise growth for the first quarter of 2009 within its portfolio of nationally branded home services companies. During the period from January through March, 2009, Clockwork added 21 new plumbing... Suburban Propane Partners, L.P. Announces Strong First Quarter Earnings Following Twentieth Distribution IncreaseSuburban Propane Partners, L.P. (NYSE: SPH), a nationwide distributor of propane, fuel oil and related products and services, as well as a marketer of natural gas and electricity, today announced earnings for its first quarter ended December 27, 2008. Homewatch CareGivers Records 32 Percent Revenue Growth in 2008Homewatch CareGivers announced record-setting growth for 2008 as domestic sales revenue increased 32 percent over the previous year and overall revenue grew 20 percent over 2007, announced President Leann Reynolds. easyhome Ltd. Reports Third Quarter 2008 and Year-to-Date Resultseasyhome Ltd. (TSX:EH), Canada's leading merchandise leasing company, today announced its results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2008. Realogy Reports Results for Third Quarter 2008Realogy Corporation, a global provider of real estate and relocation services, today reported results for the third quarter of 2008. Specifically, the Company had third quarter 2008 net revenue of $1.3 billion, earnings before interest, income taxes... Realogy to Release Third Quarter 2008 Financial Results on November 5 and Host Conference Call on November 7Realogy Corporation, a global provider of real estate and relocation services, will release its financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2008 after the close of business on Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2008. Suburban Propane Partners, L.P. to Hold Fiscal 2008 Fourth Quarter/Year End Results Conference CallSuburban Propane Partners, L.P. (NYSE: SPH), a nationwide distributor of propane gas, fuel oil and related products and services, as well as a marketer of natural gas and electricity, today announced that it has scheduled its Fiscal 2008 Fourth Quarter... easyhome Ltd. Reports Second Quarter 2008 Results and Announces Agreement to Acquire Insta-Rent Inc.easyhome Ltd. (TSX:EH), Canada's leading merchandise leasing company, today announced its results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2008. Realogy Reports Results for Second Quarter 2008Realogy Corporation, a global provider of real estate and relocation services, today reported results for the second quarter 2008. Suburban Propane Partners, L.P. Announces Results for Third Quarter Following its Eighteenth Distribution IncreaseSuburban Propane Partners, L.P. (the "Partnership") (NYSE: SPH), a nationwide distributor of propane gas, fuel oil and refined fuels and related products and services, as well as a marketer of natural gas and electricity, today announced results for... Ace Hardware Reports 2008 First Quarter Financial ResultsAce Hardware Corporation, the world's largest retailer-owned hardware cooperative, today reported net income of $10.8 million for the first quarter of 2008, which was a decrease of $3.3 million, as compared to the $14.1 million for the first quarter... Realogy Reports Results for First Quarter 2008Realogy Corporation, a global provider of real estate and relocation services, today reported results for the first quarter 2008. V2K International Announces Second Quarter ResultsV2K International, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: VTOK) announced today a loss of $119,420 for its fiscal 2008 second quarter ended March 31, 2008. Clockwork Home Services Secures $120 Million in Financing Capital from Prudential Capital Partners and Wachovia BankClockwork Home Services, Inc. (Clockwork), one of North America's fastest-growing operators of home services franchises, announced that it has secured a total of $120 million in financing from... Economic Recession Leads to Double Digit GrowthAs the United States heads toward an economic recession, the lawn care industry remains a strong market. easyhome Ltd. Reports First Quarter 2008 Resultseasyhome Ltd. (TSX:EH),Canada's leading merchandise leasing company, today announced its results for the first quarter ending March 31, 2008. Ace Hardware Reports 2007 Financial ResultsDespite the decline in the U.S. housing market and overall economy, Ace Hardware Corporation reported wholesale revenues of $3.97 billion for the year ending December 29, 2007, which was a $39.4 million, or 1.0 percent increase, over the $3.93 billion... V2K Announces Increased Franchise Sales in CanadaV2K International, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: VTOK), announced today that 25% of the franchise locations opened this calendar year by its wholly owned subsidiary, V2K Window Fashions, have been in Canada. V2K currently has franchises operating in...
Realogy CFO Tony Hull's Response on S&P OutlookOn March 27, Standard and Poor's rating agency service affirmed Realogy's "B" corporate rating, but revised its outlook from "Stable" to "Negative." easyhome Ltd. Announces Normal Course Issuer Bideasyhome Ltd. (TSX: EH) today announced the acceptance by the Toronto Stock Exchange (the "TSX") of easyhome Ltd.'s Notice of Intention to Make a Normal Course Issuer Bid (the "NCIB"). V2K Executes $6.1 Million Financing Term Sheet from Strategic Investment PartnerV2K International, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: VTOK), announced today that it has received and executed a $6,100,000 financing term sheet from Amerivon Holdings, LLC. Ace Hardware Announces Restated Financial Results For 2004 – 2006Ace Hardware Corporation reported that it has successfully restated its previously issued financial statements for the fiscal years ended 2006, 2005 and 2004. Realogy Corporation to Release Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2007 Results on March 20, 2008Realogy Corporation, a global provider of real estate and relocation services, will release its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2007 after the close of business on March 20, 2008, at which time it expects to... Realogy Corporation Announces Minority Equity Investment in CENTURY 21 China Real EstateRealogy Corporation, a global provider of real estate and relocation services, today announced that it has made a minority equity investment in CENTURY 21 China Real Estate, an independently owned company that serves as the master franchisor for... Clockwork Home Services(R) Reports Franchise Growth for Fourth Quarter and Full Year in 2007Clockwork Home Services (Clockwork) today announced its fourth quarter and full year franchise growth for 2007. During the fourth quarter period from October 1, 2007 through December 31, 2007, Clockwork added a total of 36 new plumbing, air... Suburban Propane Partners, L.P. Announces Solid First Quarter Earnings Following Distribution IncreaseSuburban Propane Partners, L.P. (the "Partnership") (NYSE: SPH), a nationwide distributor of propane gas, fuel oil and refined fuels and related products and services, as well as a marketer of natural gas and electricity, today announced improved... |
Features & Special ReportsCreating 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. Jim Collins to Keynote 2012 Multi-Unit Franchising ConferenceMulti-Unit Franchisee Magazine announced today that Jim Collins, business expert and best-selling author, will deliver the opening keynote address at the 2012 Multi-Unit Franchising Conference (MUFC). Growing Up Franchising: Sam Covelli Develops Both His Brands And EmployeesSam Covelli says he grew up in the restaurant business working in his father's McDonald's. Under his father's leadership, Covelli Enterprises eventually grew to 26 locations, one of the largest McDonald's franchisees in the country. Members Only: Ray Harrigill Builds A Successful Membership-Based Business ModelRay Harrigill believes in diversification. His Sunray Companies has restaurants (Bumpers Drive-In), tanning salons (Palm Beach Tan), fitness centers (Koko FitClub), and hotel properties (Hampton Inn), to name a few. That's because of lessons he's learned along the way. Creating Jobs: Zane Tankel Is Taking Matters Into His Own HandsZane Tankel is not waiting on any government job programs to help his business. CMO Roundtable - Using Profiling to Retain More CustomersWhat are some fresh, innovative ways you are using profiling, targeting,<br /> and loyalty programs to acquire and retain more customers? 
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