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Your Home Services Franchise General Announcement News SourceFranchise News Watch brings you the latest in home services franchising general announcement 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 General Announcement NewsMaid Brigade Inc.'s May 2011 Sales Numbers Mark Growth for Second Month in a RowAs the overall economy continues to struggle and with consumer confidence plunging to a seven year-low in June according to a recent article by the Associated Press, Maid Brigade Inc. continues to experience steady sales growth. Sotheby's International Realty Advertisement on The New York Times iPad Application Generates Strong ResultsSotheby's International Realty Affiliates LLC today announced that its recent interactive advertising campaign in The New York Times iPad application generated strong results, driving leads to its network of affiliates. Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Hosts a National Online Career Event Highlighting Opportunities for Success in Real Estate, With 62% of Attendees Saying They Are Considering a Career Change To or Within Real EstateBetter Homes and Gardens® Real Estate LLC held a national online career event on June 7 that attracted more than 300 real estate agents and prospective agents throughout the United States. Realogy Expects Continued Improvement in National Existing Home Sale DataRealogy Corporation reported that based on closed and open home sale contract information from its franchisees and company-owned brokerage operations, it expects that the seasonally adjusted annual rate (SAAR) of existing home sales on a national basis sh Comfort Keepers Ranks #44 on the 2011 AllBusiness AllStar Franchise RankingFor the third consecutive year, Comfort Keepers has jumped in rank on the AllBusiness AllStar Franchise Ranking. Coldwell Banker Real Estate's New Marketing Campaign Explains How Trusted Agents and the Right Tools Lead to Smart Real Estate DecisionsAs home buyers move into the spring buying season, Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC has launched a new marketing campaign emphasizing the importance of a skilled real estate agent who can help buyers and sellers through the process of homeownership. This i Bark Busters Offers Tips for Responsible Dog OwnershipBecome a responsible dog owner during February—"Responsible Dog Ownership Month" — with tips from Bark Busters, the world's largest dog training company. Dogs need order and leadership from their "pack leader," which means that good canine man HomeVestors, the 'We Buy Ugly Houses(R)' Company, Announces 24 New Franchises in 13 MarketsHomeVestors of America, Inc., known as the "We Buy Ugly Houses®" company, announced that 24 new franchisees have joined its franchise network of independently owned and operated professional real estate investors who specialize in buying single-family
6 Points to Keep Super Bowl Parties From Turning Into Toilet Bowl DisastersFootball fans are planning for the biggest game of the year. But if they don't tackle some plumbing precautions before kick-off, Mr. Rooter® Plumbing predicts their Super Bowl parties could turn into Toilet Bowl disasters. Weichert.com Earns International Award for Website ExcellenceWeichert, Realtors recently received the Bronze Award in the Real Estate category of the 10th annual International iNOVA Awards competition for its website, Weichert.com. The iNOVA judges concluded that Weichert.com, one of the nation's most visited real Homewatch CareGivers University Reaches Key MilestonesHomewatch CareGivers, the largest, most experienced international provider of personal home care services, announced today that its Homewatch CareGivers University, an online education platform for all caregivers, has achieved two significant milestones, Mosquitonix Creates Dynamic New Revenue Channel For Outdoor Service ProfessionalsThe outdoor services industry is abuzz about the new Dealer Program from MosquitoNix. Launched in 2010, the new Dealer Program quickly became a cash revenue stream for the industry's professionals. In less than a year, more than 500 systems have been sold
NiteLites of Columbus Landscape Lighting Brings New Energy Efficient LEDs to 3rd Annual Fabulous Easton Home ShowCentral Ohio Outdoor Lighting Professionals, NiteLites of Columbus have committed to exhibit at the 3rd Annual Fabulous Easton Home Show. The creators of this event have taken a different approach to their home show, constituting a smaller venue that is m NiteLites of Cincinnati Landscape Lighting Brings Expertise to Homeowners at 2011 Greater Cincinnati Remodeling ExpoCincinnati Outdoor LEDs and Low Voltage Landscape Lighting experts of NiteLites will exhibit at the upcoming 2011 Greater Cincinnati Remodeling Expo. The event, sponsored by Ram trucks, will take place from January 21st - 23rd at the Sharonville Conventio Second Year In A Row, HomeTask is a Top 50 Franchise for VeteransFor the second year in a row HomeTask has been chosen as one of the Top 50 Franchises for Veterans! The 50 companies included were selected from hundreds of companies who were required to submit a completed questionnaire describing the specific financial Molly Maid Ranked in Top 100 Franchise's by AllBusiness AllStar Franchise RankingsMolly Maid, a leading residential cleaning service franchise, moved up 32 spots from 2010 to No. 62 in a comprehensive listing of the nation's top 300 franchise companies. Columbus Landscape Lighting Designer Brad Hobbs of NiteLites Introduces LED Technologies to 2011 Columbus Build, Remodel, and Landscape ExpoThe 2011 Columbus Build, Remodel, and Landscape Expo will celebrate its 10th anniversary in 2011. Located within the Greater Columbus Convention Center, this event will take place January 14th, 15th, and 16th. The show will feature distributors, products,
RE/MAX Elite Raises $19.9K for Local Charities in 2010RE/MAX Elite, one of the more prominent real estate franchises on Florida's east coast, raised more than $19,900 this year for local charities despite a challenging housing market.
HouseMaster Educates Savvy Homebuyers on How to Safely Buy a Foreclosed PropertyWhen the real estate market is in flux, buying a foreclosed home can be one of the best deals around. And while now is a great time to buy a home, especially for first-time buyers, HouseMaster, the first and oldest home inspection franchise system in Nort 2011 Housing Market to See Stable Pricing, Increased Mortgage Rates and Escalating ForeclosuresThe federal tax credit extension, coupled with an uptick in seasonal buying, helped keep the real estate market on its tracks in the first two quarters of 2010, according to the RE/MAX of New England 2011 Housing Market Outlook and Forecast*. Single-famil DotLoop Announces Nationwide Agreement With Keller Williams RealtyDotLoop, the trusted source for sharing and signing documents online, announced an agreement with Keller Williams Realty, the third largest franchise operation in the U.S., to provide its services to 80,000 agents in nearly 700 locations in North America. Molly Maid Sets Record for Donations to Support Domestic Violence VictimsMolly Maid raised a record $167,836 to support the Ms. Molly Foundation in 2010 by offering innovative ways for franchisees to participate and support the annual effort during October. Donations from customers were also up 20 percent over 2009 and these f RE/MAX Villager in Glenview Adds 7 Northbrook Agents and Gains Ground in North Shore Real Estate MarketRE/MAX Villager in Glenview, Ill., has announced the arrival of seven agents formerly affiliated with RE/MAX North in Northbrook. The additional agents will strengthen the position of the Glenview office in the North Shore real estate market. Realogy Announces Completion of Exchange Offers and Consent SolicitationsRealogy Corporation ("Realogy" or the "Company") announced today that it completed its previously announced private exchange offers and consent solicitations (the "Exchange Offers") relating to its outstanding 10.50% Senior Notes due 2014 (the "Existing S Water Solutions Provider, American Leak Detection, Garners Top RecognitionPalm Springs based American Leak Detection, Inc., a leader in the accurate, non-invasive detection of water and other leaks, has received top honors from Entrepreneur® Magazine. Century 21 China Real Estate Provides Regional Business UpdatesIFM Investments Limited ("Century 21 China Real Estate", the "Company" or "CTC") (NYSE: CTC), a leading comprehensive real estate services provider and the exclusive franchisor for the CENTURY 21® brand in China, today announced operational updates in Poll: Keep Baby Boomers on the Job Past Retirement AgeAs Baby Boomers begin to turn 65 on January 1, 71 percent of Americans believe they should be encouraged to work past normal retirement age, according to survey conducted by the Marist College Institute for Public Opinion. Phoenix-Based Franchise First to Introduce HOA Management Services in DubaiParker Finch, a leading full service community management firm based in Phoenix, announced today it has opened the first US-headquartered HOA management company in Dubai. Ali Tumbi, chief executive officer of a full service real estate company called Aqua Home Care Services Growing Amidst Slow EconomyGreenwood Village, CO - If you thought every industry was down due to a sluggish economy, think again. At least one company in the home care segment based in Denver, Colorado is on the rise. BrightStar Ranked Amongst the Top 500 Franchises in Entrepreneur's Franchise 500(R)BrightStar, a full-service home healthcare and medical staffing agency, has been named one of the top 500 franchises in the United States, ranking #152 in Entrepreneur Magazine's Franchise 500®. This is the first time BrightStar has been ranked by the Mister Sparky America's On-Time Electrician(R) Jumps up 155 Positions in Entrepreneur Magazine's 2011 Franchise 500(R)Clockwork, Inc. today announced that Mister Sparky® America's On-time Electrician® has jumped 155 positions to be ranked as the 243rd franchise in Entrepreneur Magazine's 32nd annual "Franchise 500®". Mister Sparky is now in the top half of fr
Benjamin Franklin - The Punctual Plumber(R) Moves Up 13 Positions in Entrepreneur Magazine's 2011 Franchise 500(R)Clockwork, Inc. today announced that Benjamin Franklin – The Punctual Plumber® has moved up 13 positions to be ranked as the 130th franchise in Entrepreneur Magazine's 32nd annual "Franchise 500®". The Benjamin Franklin franchise has jumped Five Star Painting Franchise Makes Entrepreneur Magazine's Franchise 500 ListAfter six years of explosive growth, Five Star Painting made Entrepreneur magazine's "Franchise 500" list, an annual ranking for top-producing national franchises. Pro Energy Consultants' Home Energy Audit Helps to Prevent Icicles and Ice Damming on HomesSnow and freezing temperatures can contribute to a sequence of problems for a home, including ice damming: when a big block of ice forms and causes water to back up from an overhang or gutter. Ice dams typically form after the first layer of snow covers t BrightStar's Hire an Elf(TM) Program Relieves Holiday Stress for Family CaregiversBrightStar, a full-service home healthcare and medical staffing agency, announced the launch of its "Hire an Elf" program, designed to reduce the increased emotional and physical stress of caring for aging loved ones and children during the hectic holiday Eight Realogy Executives Named to the Inman 100 Most Influential Real Estate Leaders 2010 ListRealogy Corporation, the largest provider of real estate and relocation services in the United States, is pleased to announce that eight of its executives were named to the Inman 100 Most Influential Real Estate Leaders 2010 list. Realogy executives, incl Realogy Announces Preliminary Results of Exchange Offers and Receipt of Required Consents for Amendments to Senior Notes IndenturesRealogy Corporation ("Realogy" or the "Company") announced today that holders of approximately $2.67 billion aggregate principal amount (or approximately 88%) of the Existing Notes (as defined below) have validly tendered and not withdrawn their Existing To Give Or Not To Give? A Puppy, That Is!Cute and cuddly and oh-so-sweet, puppies are eternally appealing. And while a darling puppy might seem like the perfect gift choice for your child, remember that many such presents end up at animal shelters. Sotheby's International Realty Brand Enters BerlinSotheby's International Realty Affiliates LLC today announced its luxury real estate services are now available in Berlin with the opening of Berlin Sotheby's International Realty. National Heating Company, Blazes, Sets Up Central Heating Franchises in Edinburgh and CambridgeBlazes Central Heating has turned up the heat in Edinburgh and Cambridge by setting up new franchises in both cities. College Hunks Hauling Junk Opens First Boston Franchise, Their 32nd in the U.S.A.The new College Hunks Hauling Junk franchise in Boston, MA is an exciting addition to their franchise network, bringing the complete suite of home and office services to residents in New England for the first time. "I'm extremely excited to add Boston to
Restoration Service Offers Safety Tips for Holiday DecoratingThe holiday season is right around the corner, and many families are preparing to celebrate their individual traditions with Christmas trees, candles and holiday lights. SERVPRO is offering tips to local residents to help ensure that the warm glow of holi |
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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