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Your Home Services Franchise Media Coverage News SourceFranchise News Watch brings you the latest in home services franchising media coverage 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 Media Coverage NewsNiteLites of Kansas City Garden Lights to Introduce Spring to Local Home and Business OwnersThe Metropolitan Lawn and Garden Show brings homeowners, business professionals and home improvement specialist all to one place to view this season's trendy new home products. Solid Second-Half Activity Let 2011 Metro Chicago Real Estate Market Surpass Prior Year Home Sales Total; Distressed Transactions Also SurgedThe metropolitan Chicago real estate market enjoyed a solid six months of home sales activity during the last half of 2011. 5 Ways to Help Your Company Move Forward in 2012The Maids, a leading franchised residential cleaning service, stands apart from other companies because of its exclusive 22-Step Healthy Touch ® Deep Cleaning System. Home Care Assistance to Host a Free Webinar in Honor of Heart MonthHome Care Assistance, North America’s leading provider of in-home care for seniors, is hosting a free webinar in honor of Heart Month, which spans the month of February. HomeStory Franchise Revolutionizes Door Replacement BusinessHomeStory, a new franchise concept backed by industry veterans, has keyed in on an untapped niche by providing entrepreneurs with industry-changing technology that allows new doors to be replaced within minutes and homes to be transformed in a few hours. ProSource Wholesale Floorcoverings Hosts CFI Certification at 2012 Installer DayProSource Wholesale Floorcoverings, a leader in wholesale flooring and carpet, held another Installer Day and CFI Certification at the 2012 Installer Day event in Elk Grove Village, Illinois on January 6th and 7th. Century 21 Real Estate Unveils First Super Bowl CommercialCentury 21 Real Estate LLC, the franchisor of the world's largest real estate sales organization, today unveiled its first ever Super Bowl commercial on century21.com. Super Bowl Parties Worth Cheering AboutThey are excited, they are rowdy and they are hungry. They're coming over to watch the big game, and they're leaving behind stains and crumbs for you to clear away. Global Real Estate Network Marks 39 YearsIn spite of a struggling economy, RE/MAX continues to be the industry leader in key categories, and is also leading the way in international growth, adding 8 countries in 2011. Coldwell Banker Central PA Builders Breakfast a Success - Area Builders, New Construction Agents Gather to Kick Off 2012Coldwell Banker Select Professionals offered a “Building for Success in 2012” breakfast seminar last week to bring new construction partners together at the Park Inn Harrisburg West, to deliberate over 2012 market conditions, priorities and... Spring-Green Lawn Care Celebrates 35th AnniversaryOver the last 35 years, Spring-Green has seen growth of all kinds, which is a testament to the franchise model and the high level of customer service provided by each locally owned and operated franchise. Local Kitchen Tune-Up Owner Attends National ReunionNational kitchen and bath remodeling franchise, Kitchen Tune-Up, recently held their 24th Annual National Reunion, a three-day training conference for franchise owners from across the country. Cleaning Company COIT Predicts Strong Franchise Growth in 2012COIT, a leading supplier of specialty cleaning and disaster restoration services headquartered in San Francisco, is hailing the success of its employee-based “Franchise Ownership Program” while predicting that 2012 will bring new... Century 21 Real Estate's First Super Bowl Commercial Stars Donald Trump, Deion Sanders and Apolo OhnoCentury 21 Real Estate LLC, the franchisor of the world's largest real estate sales organization, today released three teasers from its upcoming Super Bowl television commercial starring an impressive array of celebrity talent as they participate in the.. American Leak Detection Saves Golden Estates Community Over $100,000 on Yearly Water BillThe Golden Estates Mobile Home Community received a $27,000 water bill in January 2011 when Manager Crissy King said she “just wanted to cry.” Instead, she decided to investigate what happened. HouseMaster Offers Advice on Avoiding Last Minute Contract CancellationsThe National Association of Realtors(R) has stated that its index of pending home sales jumped 7.3 percent in November to a reading of 100.1. RE/MAX Chairman: Look for Continued Housing Market Recovery in 2012The end of 2011 brought good news on the nation's economic front, with unemployment in December falling to its lowest level in three years and the economy adding 200,000 jobs during the same month.
Dina Dwyer-Owens: What I Learned on "Undercover Boss"Dina Dwyer-Owens, Chairwoman and CEO of The Dwyer Group, appeared on CBS's hit reality show "Undercover Boss" on Jan. 22 for a journey that today has connected her to her company's service brands on a whole new level. RentAGrandma.com Recruiting Wonderful GrandmasThe U.S. economy has tanked. No one seems to be hiring -- no one, that is, except http://www.RentAGrandma.com, helping to bring loving Grandmas to families everywhere. New Year, New HomeNew year, new opportunities indicates weekly trips to the gym, carrots instead of candy and an opportunity to break bad habits. Fireman's Contractors Joins International Franchise Association as Franchise Development Program Gears UpFireman's Contractors, Inc. (OTC BB: FRCN), a commercial contractor offering services in the pavement maintenance and parking lot maintenance industry, today announced it has joined the International Franchise Association. A New Year Brings New Opportunities With College ProCollege Pro offers you the chance to manage your own painting or window cleaning business where you learn skills and real-world experience that cannot be taught in the classroom. National Land Auction Sales Accelerate in 2011The big story in real estate and investment circles for 2011 was land. According to United Country Real Estate, the nation’s largest seller of land nationwide, and sales experienced a dramatic rise in 2011, resulting in a 20-percent increase and... Outdoor Allergens Can Persist Through Winter, Notes COIT Cleaning and Restoration CompanyAccording to COIT , a leading supplier of specialty cleaning and disaster restoration services, high pollen counts were recorded in many parts of the country this year, spelling trouble for American allergy sufferers. The Results Are in and They Are Anything But "Ugly"HomeVestors, the professional home buying franchise network that is the number one buyer of houses in the United States, closed out another banner year by recognizing the outstanding achievements of its nationwide network of independently owned and... NiteLites of Jacksonville Landscape Lighting Business Offers Latest in LED Technology at NEFNGLA ShowThe 21st Annual NEFNGLA Jacksonville Trade Show will offer educational sessions and information for Florida's Nursery Growers and Landscape Association members February 9th and 10th. Housing Market Rebound Seen in 2012The U.S. housing market will continue a slow recovery in 2012, led by stabilizing home prices and increasing sales. Columbia Energy Experts Donate $10,000 Among Three CharitiesOn January 9, 2012 Owner William Cantey of Dr. Energy Saver(R) Columbia, hand-delivered donations to three chosen charities according to the results of the franchisee's holiday campaign.
Top 10 Predictions for Residential Real EstateAs the country shakes off the effects of the worst economic recession in recent history, the residential real estate market is beginning to rebound, and Dave Liniger, Chairman and Co-Founder of the leading real estate franchise RE/MAX, sees several... Top Five Promises to Make for a Cleaner, Uncluttered New Year from Experts at The MaidsNearly half of all Americans are likely to make a New Year's resolution in 2012. This year, promise to make your housecleaning practices more efficient and effective with advice from experts at The Maids. Top Five Ways To Fix Furniture After The Holiday BeatingOver the holidays we open our hearts, homes and sleeper sofas to the people we love. But after all the holiday merriment, after the guests have left, homeowners realize it’s the furniture that bore the brunt of the celebration. Old Age? It's a Matter of Opinion, Poll SaysBaby Boomers, who once said "don't trust anyone over 30," now think old age doesn't start until 77, according to a study by Marist Institute for Public Opinion conducted for Home Instead Senior Care. Military Family Receives Free Whole-House Paint Job Through Generosity of Fresh Coat Painters FranchiseChristmas came early for Anthony and Amber Pearson with a whirlwind home makeover provided by Fresh Coat Painters of San Antonio. A New Year and a New Summer Opportunity With College ProIt's almost the New Year, and, if you're a typical college or university student, that means just a few months until graduation and when you move up in the ranks from sophomore to junior, or junior to senior. It also means time to start thinking about a.. November Home Sales Higher than Last Year: Prices Continue StabilizingNovember home sales were 8.1% higher than sales in November 2010, according to The RE/MAX Monthly Housing Report, a survey of housing data from 53 metropolitan areas. Dr. Energy Saver Columbia's Holiday Donation Campaign Featured on NBC Channel 2 NewsDr. Energy Saver(R) Columbia is giving back to three renowned charities this holiday season! For this, they have been featured on the local NBC News channel 2. Protect Your Home or Business With a GeneratorWith the high winds, freezing rain, and snow that old man winter brings comes power outages, and with power outages comes a need for generators and generator maintenance. But which generator can meet the demands of your home or business? Seniors Face Tough Times this Holiday Season; Home Instead Senior Care Network Offers 10 Money-Saving TipsEven though Congress increased the debt ceiling earlier this year, allowing older adults to get Social Security checks on time, seniors face financial challenges that could contribute to a bleak holiday. Realogy CEO Richard A. Smith Appointed To Bipartisan Policy Center's Newly Formed Housing CommissionRealogy Corporation, a leading provider of real estate and relocation services, today announced that CEO Richard A. Smith has been appointed to serve on the Bipartisan Policy Center's (BPC) newly formed Housing Commission. Budget Blinds' Holiday Mission: Raise $20K in 20 Days for Blind Children's Learning CenterThe folks at Budget Blinds, Inc.are on a holiday mission: to raise $20,000 in 20 days for Santa Ana-based Blind Children's Learning Center.
Northern Virginia Real Estate Company is First to Host New Home Builder ExpoRE/MAX Select Properties, a Northern Virginia Real Estate Company, hosted a New Home Builder Expo last week that drew in a variety of members from the local real estate community and gave 16 local builders the opportunity to showcase new communities in... Interim HealthCare Provides Home Safety Tips for the New YearAccording to recent studies, accidents at home rank among the leading causes of injury and death in the United States. For those over 60, the risk of injury becomes greater. With 89 percent of aging homeowners preferring to stay in the comfort of their... Unexpected Guests on the Way? Clean Up in Half an Hour or Less with Five Easy Steps from The MaidsUnexpected visitors seem to increase during the holiday season, and it never fails to happen when you have dishes in the sink, a project spread out across the living room, and laundry hanging in the bathroom. Such little surprises don't need to spiral... Dina Dwyer-Owens, CEO of The Dwyer Group, to Appear on ″Undercover Boss″ Jan. 22Dina Dwyer-Owens, Chairwoman and CEO of The Dwyer Group, will appear on CBS's hit reality show ″Undercover Boss,″ on Sunday, Jan. 22 at 8 p.m. ET/ 7 p.m. CT. Seven Green Cleaning & Lifestyle Tips to Reduce Flu RiskMore than 200,000 people, including an average of 20,000 children under the age of five, are hospitalized each year because of flu-related complications - according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Give Yourself the Gift of a Brighter Future This Season With College ProWith the holidays around the corner, college and university students will be packing their bags and heading home to visit friends and family. Winter vacation can be great, and sometimes stressful, but why not use this precious free time to think about... |
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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