May 20, 2012
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Home Services Franchise Business Expansion News

Weichert Real Estate Affiliates Adds Three New Offices to National Franchise Network

Weichert Real Estate Affiliates, Inc., the franchise division of Weichert, Realtors®, continues to raise its profile throughout the country with the addition of three new franchise offices to its growing network.

Chem-Dry, Nation's Best Carpet Cleaner, Welcomes Two New Franchise Owners

The two newest members of the Chem-Dry franchise family are longtime small businessmen who fought through injury and natural disaster to open their Chem-Dry locations in areas new to the world's largest carpet cleaner.

The Gardener Expands Yard Maintenance into Alberta with New Calgary Franchise

The Gardener has extended its yard maintenance services into the province of Alberta for the first time with the addition of its new Calgary location.

Massachusetts Bathtub Refinishing Company Miracle Method Expands and Grows Business

Miracle Method of Boston a trade name of Stonehouse Creek has announced it has purchased an additional Massachusetts territory from the franchisor.

Mosquito Shield Launches Pilot Program in Middlesex County, MA

Mosquito Shield is proud to announce their new pilot program available in Middlesex County, MA, which is the most effective and proven mosquito control system available to date.

Keller Williams® Realty Announces 2011 Results and First Steps in Worldwide Expansion

Keller Williams Realty, Inc., the second largest real estate franchise in the United States, announced today that despite the continued downturn in the real estate market, the company continued to move forward in productivity, profitability and profit...

Budget Blinds Introduces BB Commercial Solutions

Recognizing the opportunity to provide window coverings to the $1 billion commercial market, Budget Blinds, the nation‘s largest window coverings franchise, has announced the launch of BB Commercial Solutions (BBCS).

Realty Executives International Announces New Master Franchise Agreement in Southeast Asia

Realty Executives International is pleased to announce its recent worldwide expansion by signing a master franchise agreement for Southeast Asia.

BedBug Chasers Franchises Its Bed Bug Killing Business

BedBug Chasers, a World Class provider of heat remediation services and manufacturer of US made bed bug heat remediation equipment is franchising its service business.

Wave Home Solutions offers basement remodelers ventilation solution!

Wave Home Solutions, Inc introduced their Home Ventilation Unit for Basement Remodelers that expels contaminated air as well as moisture buildup to the outside creating a healthier environment in the lower level.

College Hunks Hauling Junk and College Hunks Moving Targets Northern California for Expansion Plans

College Hunks Hauling Junk and College Hunks Moving is expanding throughout California and is seeking franchisees for the San Francisco Bay area and Northern California.

The Eco-Friendly Filta Franchise Hopes to Promote Sustainability Solutions in Charleston, SC with a New Franchise Location

Filta Environmental Kitchen Solutions has opened up a new location in Charleston, SC. The franchise is rapidly expanding its eco-friendly services across Charleston.

Fresh Coat Painters Doubles Size With the Awarding of More Than 40 New Franchises in Just One Year

Fresh Coat Painters doubled its size in 2011 with the awarding of more than 40 new franchises across the United States.

Vivopools Awards First Franchise In Los Angeles

VivoPools, the leader in providing quality pool management that makes for an ideal backyard experience, has awarded its first franchise agreement in Los Angeles.

Ace Hardware Selects Suffolk, Va., For New East Coast Re-distribution Center

Ace Hardware Corporation has selected Suffolk, Va., for the companys new 336,000-square foot Import ReDistribution Center (RDC).

Truly Nolen Is Pleased to Announce Their Newest Franchise Serving the State College, Altoona, & Hollidaysburg (Pennsylvania) Areas

Truly Nolen, the world’s leading family owned pest control company, is pleased to announce the opening of our newest franchise in State College, Pennsylvania and local resident, Mark Wilson, as our new Truly Nolen Franchise owner.

United Franchise Group Launches New Franchise Company

SuperGreen Solutions, a premium one-stop shop for all your energy efficient needs, announced today its plans to expand nationwide by offering franchise opportunities to qualified candidates.

Home Instead Senior Care Expands Into the Netherlands

The Home Instead Senior Care

Senior Care Franchise Expands Continuum of Care to Include Medical Services

As everyday life becomes more challenging for the aging population, Home Helpers, one of the nation’s largest home care agencies with a presence in more than 600 communities, is improving its clients’ quality of living by expanding its...

Real Property Management Expands Franchise Support Infrastructure

Real Property Management has significantly expanded its franchise support platform, making it easier for franchisees to learn from industry experts, network with other franchises, access a growing library of marketing tools and connect online with...

ServiceMaster Clean

ServiceMaster Specialty Restoration Services, Green Bay, Wisconsin, Expands Digital Reach in 2012 by Joining RestorationMasterFinder.com

ServiceMaster Specialty Restoration Services, Green Bay, Wisconsin, a franchise of ServiceMaster Clean with over 16 years of experience restoring residential and commercial buildings, has joined RestorationMasterFinder.com(RMF).

Chem-Dry: As Housing Market Begins Rebound, Demand Grows for Sustainable Surface Cleaning

As the nation continues to pull itself out of recession, demand grows for reliable, affordable ways to maintain surfaces in the country's homes.

Signal 88 Security Group

Private Security Industry Poised For Highest Growth Rate in Nine Years

The private security industry is one sector of the economy that is projected to benefit from both perception and reality, even though the two are at odds with one another.

Local Chem-Dry Carpet Cleaning Companies Expand in Key Illinois, Colorado, Texas Markets

Chem-Dry, the world's largest carpet cleaning company with more than 3,500 units, recently expanded its franchise holdings in key markets in Colorado, Texas and Illinois.

New Fresh Coat Painters Franchise Brings Services to Leominster and its Massachusetts Neighbors

Mark Benoit is turning his decades of experience as a painter and carpenter into a new business opportunity as he and his wife, Lori, launch their Fresh Coat Painters franchise to serve North Central, Mass.

Start a Cleaning Business with Molly Maid in South East England?

Molly Maid, the UK’s leading domestic cleaning service with hundreds of blue and pink cars on the road, is delighted to announce that it is looking to open new franchise locations in the South East.

LivHOME

LivHOME Announces Sale of New Franchise in Central Texas

LivHOME, Inc., one of the nation’s largest providers of professionally led at-home care for seniors, announced today that it has sold a new franchise in the Austin, TX area.

Interim HealthCare Announces Expansion Plans In New Jersey

Interim HealthCare, the nation's leading home care, hospice and healthcare staffing franchise, announced today it is seeking to expand its presence into New Jersey.

VivoPools Launches National Franchising Division

VivoPools, the leader in providing quality pool service that makes for an ideal backyard experience, has announced that they will now be offering franchise opportunities that will make their stellar services possible in even more places throughout the...

Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Strengthens Its Presence in Georgia

Better Homes and Gardens® Real Estate today announced the addition of one of the fastest growing brokerages in the Central Savannah River Area to its network.

CareMinders Cultivates Niche to Redefine U.S. Home Care Industry

CareMinders Home Care announced today its aggressive franchise growth plan: an expansion strategy that reflects a game-changing move for the in-home care industry.

Truly Nolen Is Pleased to Announce Their Newest Franchise Serving the Greater Atlanta Area

Truly Nolen, the world’s leading family owned pest control company, is pleased to announce the opening of our newest franchise in Georgia and local residents David Phelps and Chris Ashley new Truly Nolen Franchise owners.

Home Instead Senior Care Expands Into Italy

Home Instead Senior Care®, the world's largest provider of non-medical in-home care and companionship services for seniors, has expanded into Italy.

Wave Home Solutions Launches as Franchise!

Wave Home Solutions launched their home based business across the country beginning August, 2008.

Sotheby's International Realty Brand Seeks to Expand Its Executive Team in Asia and Accelerate the Growth of Its Network in the Region

Sotheby's International Realty Affiliates LLC today announced plans to expand its management team in Asia as part of a corporate initiative to further develop the company's network of real estate affiliates in the region.

Paul Davis Restoration

Paul Davis Restoration, Inc. Franchise Paul Davis National to Build New Headquarters in Milwaukee

Paul Davis Restoration, Inc., a national franchise company and leading provider of fire damage and water damage clean up and restoration services for residential and commercial properties, announced today that one of its largest franchises Paul Davis...

Assisting Hands Builds Franchises With Their FOFO Motto

Assisting Hands Home Care lives by their FOFO motto: Family of Franchise Owners. It is this motto that many franchise owners swear by. From the moment you decide to become an owner, you are instantly part of everyone’s family.

Fresh Coat Painters Extends Services into Fort Lauderdale and Other Southern Florida Communities

Fresh Coat Painters has expanded its operations in southern Florida with the launch of Michelle van Dyk’s franchise to serve Fort Lauderdale, Hollywood, Weston, Sunrise, Coral Springs, Boca Raton, Pompano Beach and their surrounding communities.

Sotheby's International Realty Brand Enters Israel

Sotheby's International Realty Affiliates LLC today announced the opening of Israel Sotheby's International Realty, servicing Tel Aviv.

Fresh Coat Painters Expands Services into Knoxville and its Surrounding Tennessee Communities

Fresh Coat Painters has opened its second franchise in Tennessee just weeks after opening its first in that state. The newer one, owned by Merle and Marian Ottenberg, will serve Knoxville, Farragut, Clinton, Mascot and other communities in and around...

Fresh Coat Painters Opens South Carolina Franchise to Serve Summerville, Charleston and Rest of Low Country

After spending a few months convincing his wife, Jimmy Zeski and his wife, Brandie, have opened a Fresh Coat Painters franchise to serve Summerville, Charleston and their surrounding South Carolina communities.

Caring Senior Service Expands In California

Caring Senior Service, a national in-home care provider for seniors, announced today that it has awarded a new franchise for service in Fresno, California.

Fresh Coat Painters Adds 17 New Franchises in Just 3 Months

Fresh Coat Painters is continuing its rapid growth with the addition of 17 new franchises in the first quarter of 2012 in locations all across America.

ServiceMaster Clean

ServiceMaster Professional Services, Austin Texas, Expands Digital Reach in 2012 by Joining RestorationMasterFinder.com

ServiceMaster Professional Services, Austin Texas, a franchise of ServiceMaster Clean with over 10 years of experience restoring residential and commercial buildings, has joined RestorationMasterFinder.com.

Glass Repair and Replacement Business Celebrates Opening

The Glass Doctor(R) of South Mississippi franchise owned by Steve Kennedy is now open for business and ready to "fix your panes."

ServiceMaster Clean

ServiceMaster to Hire 6,700 Employees During First Half 2012

Memphis-based ServiceMaster Co., one of the world’s largest residential and commercial service companies, announced today that it plans to hire approximately 6,700 new and seasonal field employees nationwide over the next several months as it...

Sotheby's International Realty Brand Expands Presence in Vietnam

Sotheby's International Realty Affiliates LLC today announced its luxury real estate services are now available across Vietnam's Central Coast with the opening of Vietnam Sotheby's International Realty's second office, located at the Montgomerie Links...

Sotheby's International Realty Brand Expands Presence in Mexico

Sotheby'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.

TruBlue House Care Opens Maryland Franchise to Bring Hassle-Free Living Option to Home and Property Owners

TruBlue House Care has expanded into Maryland with the opening of Thomas Keller’s franchise to serve home and property owners in Columbia, Glenwood, Ellicott City, Elkridge, North Laurel, Catonsville and other communities in and around Howard...

ERA Real Estate Signs Master Franchise Agreement to Develop ERA Presence in Brazil

ERA Real Estate, a leading global real estate franchisor, today announced the signing of a 25-year master franchise agreement that will expand the brand into Brazil.


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Features & Special Reports

Anatomy of a Turnaround: Bennigan's Reclaims The Integrity of An Icon

Everyone 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 Down

Anil Yadav has graced the pages (and one cover) of Multi-Unit Franchisee magazine twice before.

5 Key Mobile Marketing Strategies for Franchises

For franchise marketers, mobile marketing is now paramount to a successful online strategy.

MarketingSherpa: Marketing Wisdom for 2012

In 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 Will

I 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 Prospects

We asked two franchise marketing pros what they're doing to provide more timely - and relevant - responses to prospect inquiries.

Social Media Roundup - May 2012

Here 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 Possible

When 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 Today

Procrastination 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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