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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 News
The Maids Offers Tips on Refreshing the Laundry RoomSummer traditionally begins on Memorial Day even though the calendar doesn't acknowledge a seasonal change until June. The day signals numerous transitions, including moving those heavy, dark winter clothes out of the closet and replacing them with... RE/MAX Metro Chicago Real Estate Network’s Hot Air Balloon Program Visits Mozart Elementary School in City’s Logan Square Area on May 23The RE/MAX Hot Air Balloon will pay a visit to Mozart Elementary School, 2200 N. Hamlin Ave. in the Logan Square neighborhood of Chicago on May 23. Mosquito Squad Mosquito Eliminator Dread Skeeter Speaks Out Against Pre-Marital BuggingThe Mosquito Squad mosquito eliminator, has expressed his concern by retelling the tale of a newly married couple who made that mistake. Superior Walls Supports Crawford, NY Project for Extreme Makeover: Home EditionWhen the Korpai family of Crawford, N.Y. woke up this morning, they had no idea they'd never sleep in their beds again. After being greeted by the cast of ABC-TV's popular show, Extreme Makeover: Home Edition, the Korpais learned they were going to get a Falling Home Prices, Rising Rents Spell Opportunity for Real Estate InvestorsWith home prices declining for the sixth straight month, according to The Standard & Poor's/Case-Shiller home-price index, and rents continuing to rise, it's an ideal time for investors to take a hard look at the single family homes for rental market. In-Home Care Company Answers Part of Government’s Plan for War on Alzheimer’sThe federal government recently launched the new National Alzheimer’s Plan to find a cure for Alzheimer’s disease by 2025. Majority of Americans Polled Fail National Alzheimer’s QuizIt may hit you and your siblings when you visit Mom this Mother’s Day. She’s not as sharp as she used to be - very forgetful and confused. Is it just old age or Alzheimer’s? You suddenly feel panicked and scared…but you’re.. Budget Blinds CEO Chad Hallock to Appear on Undercover BossOn Friday, April 13 (8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT), Chad Hallock, CEO of Budget Blinds, steps up to the plate! Mosquito Squad Warns: You Better Be Protected before You Get MarriedMosquito Squad, the mosquito eliminator, advises that protection is the best course of prevention to stop mosquito bites from stopping the fun at outdoor weddings, special events, pool parties, barbecues, family reunions and everyday outdoor living.
TWO MEN AND A TRUCK(R) Moving Company Ranks 15th In Nation for Top Franchisee SatisfactionTWO MEN AND A TRUCK(R), the largest franchise moving company in North America, announces it placed 15th on Franchise Business Review's list of the Top 50 Large System Franchises as ranked by franchisee satisfaction. Home Prices & Sales Trend Higher, Recovery ContinuesThe national median home price rose for the third straight month in April, indicating that a housing recovery is strengthening in 2012. Local Moving Franchise Celebrates Nine-Year Anniversary With The CommunityThe North Aurora location of the local moving company TWO MEN AND A TRUCK is excited to announce its nine-year anniversary. Franchisees Alex and Wendy Petrusha opened their second TWO MEN AND A TRUCK franchise, located in Crystal Lake in 2011, and... Rash of Senior Citizen Car Crashes Has Families Taking the Keys AwaySenior Helpers, one of the largest in-home senior care companies with offices in your city, wants to raise awareness during April’s National Distracted Driving Awareness Month. Franchise Home Care Industry Spurs Demand for Trained In-Home CaregiversAccording to the National Institute on Aging, by the year 2015, 25 million U.S. residents will be between the age of 65 and 74. Realogy's Proprietary 'LeadRouter' Lead Management System Experiences 40% Annual Increase In Leads Delivered To Brokers And AgentsRealogy Corporation, a leading provider of real estate and relocation services, today announced that its proprietary LeadRouterSM online lead management system had a 40% year-over-year increase in the volume of leads delivered directly to brokers and... New Solution for Seniors Trapped In Homes Because of Housing CrisisWith the collapse of the housing market, older Americans can't sell their homes and move into assisted living. So in these desperate financial times, they're turning to an alternative source for care that will save them money in the long run. New research
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. Aging Baby Boomers Face Emotional and Affordable Decision on Selling the Family HomeIt can be a wrenching decision: What to do with the family home when aging parents no longer live there? It's a question fraught with emotional, financial and logistical concerns, particularly for the 10,000 or so baby boomers who become eligible for... Family Business: 10 Tips for Managing a Parent-Adult Child Business, from the Franchising Experts at Home Instead Senior CareAccording to the U.S. Small Business Administration, family-owned businesses account for 90 percent of all businesses in the U.S. (large and small) and continue to be a powerful force.
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.. RE/MAX Northern Illinois Real Estate Network’s Hot Air Balloon Will Visit Rupley Elementary School in Elk Grove Village on May 7The RE/MAX Hot Air Balloon will visit Rupley Elementary School, 305 Oakton St., Elk Grove Village, Ill., on May 7 when the balloon crew will present an interactive educational program developed and sponsored by the RE/MAX Northern Illinois real estate...
RE/MAX Agents Led DeKalb and Grundy Counties Markets in Residential Listings Sold During 2011RE/MAX agents were the market-share leaders for listed homes sold in both DeKalb and Grundy counties in northern Illinois during 2011. 10 Tips for Conserving Energy at Home During Earth WeekAs Earth Day nears, we are reminded of the importance of finding sustainable energy solutions and gaining appreciation for our environment. One simple step you can make towards a more energy efficient home is with your air conditioning system. Home Care Assistance is Proud to Announce Five New Members to Its Million Dollar Franchise ClubHome Care Assistance, North America's leading provider of non-medical, in-home care for seniors, is proud to welcome five new members to its Million Dollar Franchise Club in 2011. 'Santa's Senior Helpers' Lend a Helping Hand for the HolidaysHolidays are ″the most wonderful time of the year″ to many CENTURY 21 Learning System Again Recognized in Training Magazine's Top 125Century 21 Real Estate LLC, the franchisor of the world's largest residential real estate sales organization, today announced that the Council of Certified Residential Specialists (CRS) has appointed Carolyn Frazeur, director of learning delivery, Century TruGreen Debuts "Grow Curb Appeal" Tip Webisodes Starring TV Host Jason CameronTruGreen, the nation's largest professional lawn care service provider, today launched a new webisode series, "Grow Curb Appeal," to provide simple tips for enhancing your home's outer charm. Local Families Start the New Year With Heavy HeartsSenior Helpers, one of the largest in-home senior care companies in the nation, has created the Senior Helpers' Stay At Home Score quiz. It’s a quick, eight question quiz adult children take to help determine whether their parents can live...
Ace Hardware Franchise Ranked Highest In Customer Satisfaction By J.D. Power And Associates For The 4th Consecutive YearThe J.D. Power and Associates 2010 Home Improvement Retail Store Satisfaction StudySM again ranked Ace Hardware the "Highest in Customer Satisfaction among Major Home Improvement Retail Stores" for the fourth consecutive year. Collar Counties Lead January Home Sales Surge in Metro Chicago Real Estate Market, RE/MAX ReportsHome sales in the seven-county metropolitan Chicago real estate market continued their upward momentum in January, led by strong sales gains in five of the collar counties, according to an analysis by RE/MAX. 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. Century 21 Real Estate Recognized with Stevie(R) Award for Effectiveness of Online Advertising ShiftCentury 21 Real Estate LLC, the franchisor of the world's largest residential real estate sales organization, is proud to announce that it received a 2009 Stevie(R) Award at the 7th Annual American Business Awards(SM). Long Awaited Housing Recovery UnderwayThe housing industry is staging a recovery with increasing sales and stabilizing prices, according to a national survey of RE/MAX agents. Four out of five agents believe U.S. home prices won't decline further. 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.
RE/MAX Reports Northern Illinois Commercial Real Estate Market Exhibits Positive Signs for 2012Northern Illinois can expect fewer empty storefronts in 2012. Renters will have fewer vacant apartments from which to choose and should expect to pay more to rent the units that are on the market. Local Families & Business Owners Protest At State CapitolLocal families, caregivers and business owners will protest at the state capitol in Sacramento tomorrow morning to fight a highly controversial bill they say will severely hurt California senior citizens. State lawmakers will vote on the California Domest
Steamatic Catastrophe Management Responds to NE Franchises for Restoration After Hurricane IreneDemonstrating a team spirit among franchise owners that is dominant throughout Steamatic, Inc.'s franchise system, Steamatic Catastrophe Management (SCM) recently responded to calls for help from owners in New York, New Jersey, Virginia and Connecticut... Multi-Unit Properties Thrive in Northern Illinois Real Estate MarketThe commercial real estate market throughout the Northern Illinois region is in the midst of a steady but slow recovery. One sector that is anything but sluggish today is the multi-family market.
Coldwell Banker Real Estate Launches 'Heroes' Charitable ProgramColdwell Banker Real Estate launched a new charitable program that recognizes the full scope of those within the Coldwell Banker system who assist those in need. Northern Virginia Real Estate Company Hosts Second Successful Home Builder ExpoRE/MAX Select Properties, Inc., a Northern Virginia Real Estate Company, recently hosted its second New Home Builder Expo this past Thursday which drew in a variety of members from the local real estate community and gave over 20 local builders the... |
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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