February 09, 2012
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Your Home Services Franchise Mergers & Acquisition News SourceFranchise News Watch brings you the latest in home services franchising mergers & acquisition 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 Mergers & Acquisition NewsBetter Homes and Gardens Real Estate Rand Realty Expands into Northern New JerseyToday the family-owned and operated brokerage, Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Rand Realty, announced its expansion into northern New Jersey with the acquisition of Preakness Realty. Established Hartford Area Agency is Now Weichert, Realtors(R) - The Zubretsky GroupBroker John Zubretsky, Jr., a high-profile Hartford area broker for 35 years, has announced his company’s affiliation with Weichert Real Estate Affiliates, Inc. (WREA). RE/MAX Select Real Estate Announces Merger and ExpansionDespite another challenging year in the housing market, RE/MAX Select Real Estate, located in Maple Valley, WA recently announced plans for growth and expansion in 2012. Caring Senior Service Northeast Dallas County Franchise Owners Acquire Collin County Territoryaring Senior Service, a national in-home care provider for seniors, has announced that it has awarded its Collin County, TX franchise territory to Parrish and Delia Potts. Michigan Home Care Company Partners with National Private Non-Profit Social Service OrganizationHome Care Assistance of Michigan, the leading provider of in-home care senior services throughout the southeastern region of the state, announced today that they were acquired by Lutheran Social Services of Michigan. HomeVestors(R) Announces Purchase of 50,000th House in Oklahoma CityHomeVestors of America, the professional homebuying franchise network that is the number one buyer of houses in the United States, has announced the purchase of their 50,000th house. Donald K. Johnson Acquires Additional Common Shares of easyhome Ltd.VYCO Ltd., a corporation of which Mr. Donald K. Johnson is President, and which is controlled by a family trust of which Mr. Johnson is a discretionary beneficiary, announced today that it has acquired 952,417 common shares (″Common Shares″).. Merger Creates State's Third-Largest Residential Real Estate BrokerageTwo of the most successful Coldwell Banker franchises in North Carolina have joined forces, creating the state's third-largest residential real estate brokerage company. Seasoned Metro Chicago Real Estate Pros Cindy and Tony Banks Purchase RE/MAX Cornerstone in West ChicagoCindy and Tony Banks are optimistic about the metro Chicago real estate market. It's why the husband and wife team recently purchased RE/MAX Cornerstone, a busy brokerage located at 480 E. Roosevelt Road in West Chicago, Ill. HomeTask Welcomes Pet Butler to Its Home Service FamilyHomeTask Brands of Service is very excited to announce the addition of its second home service brand, Pet Butler. Realogy Subsidiary, Cartus, Acquires Primacy RelocationRealogy Corporation, a leading global provider of real estate and relocation services, today announced that its relocation services subsidiary, Cartus Corporation, has acquired Primacy Relocation, a prominent relocation and global assignment management... Outdoor Living Brands Acquires Mosquito Squad(R) BusinessOutdoor Living Brands, the preeminent leader in branded franchise offerings in the outdoor living category, has added Mosquito Squad(R) to its portfolio of respected brands. The acquisition extends the company's range of franchise offerings dedicated... Clockwork Home Services Expands Its Market Share in the Oklahoma City Area with New AcquisitionClockwork Home Services, Inc. (Clockwork), one of North America's fastest-growing operators of home services franchises, today announced that it has acquired Hardesty & Crick, LLC, effective October 1, 2008. This acquisition expands the reach of... Sopra Capital Acquires HouseMaster(R) Home InspectionsSopra Capital announced today its acquisition of HouseMaster, the oldest home inspection organization in the United States and Canada. Local Glass Doctor(R) Franchises MergeTwo Mississippi Glass Doctor(R) franchises have merged to better serve customers in the Jackson area. Northern California Real Estate Merger Expands Sotheby's International Realty(R) NetworkSotheby's International Realty Affiliates LLC today announced that Montclair Better Homes Realty in Oakland, Calif., has merged with People & Properties Sotheby's International Realty, Calif., becoming the newest member of its luxury real estate netwo Clockwork Home Services Expands Its Market Share in the Denver Area with AcquisitionClockwork Home Services, Inc. (Clockwork), one of North America's fastest-growing operators of home services franchises, today announced that it has acquired Albracht/K&D Heating and Air Conditioning, Inc., effective June 1, 2008. HomeVestors of America Acquired by Franchise Brands, LLCHomeVestors(R) of America, Inc., the "We Buy Ugly Houses"(R) company, announced today that Milford, CT-based Franchise Brands, LLC, has acquired majority ownership of the company. Arizona Merger Creates Largest Sotheby's International Realty(R) Network MemberSotheby's International Realty Affiliates LLC today announced that Equitable Sotheby's International Realty in Scottsdale, Ariz., has merged with Arizona's legendary real estate icon, Russ Lyon Realty Company in Scottsdale, Ariz., creating the brand's... Clockwork Home Services Expands Its Market Share in Indiana and Minnesota with New AcquisitionsClockwork Home Services, Inc. (Clockwork), one of North America's fastest-growing operators of home services franchises, today announced it has acquired Heating and Plumbing Consultants, Inc., based in Webster, Minnesota, effective March 1, 2008...
Prominent Utah Firm Joins Sotheby's International Realty(R) NetworkSotheby's International Realty Affiliates LLC today announced that Lewis, Wolcott & Dornbush Real Estate in Utah has joined its luxury real estate network. Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage Acquires Preferred Properties Inc. in ConnecticutColdwell Banker Residential Brokerage in Connecticut and Westchester County, N.Y. today announced that it has acquired the assets of family-owned Preferred Properties Inc. in Connecticut. The Franchise Company Acquires Field Asset Services, Inc.The Franchise Company (TFC) is proud to announce that it has expanded its property services portfolio with the acquisition of an 80% interest in Field Asset Services, Inc., one of North America's largest residential preservation services companies. Suburban Propane Partners, L.P. to Sell Tirzah Storage Facility to Plains LPG ServicesSuburban Propane Partners, L.P. (the "Partnership") (NYSE: SPH), a nationwide marketer of propane gas, fuel oil and related products and services, announced today that its operating subsidiary, Suburban Propane, L.P. (the "Operating Partnership"), has... Clockwork Home Services Announces Acquisitions of Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning and Electrical Franchisees and SuccessWare, Inc.Clockwork Home Services, Inc. (Clockwork) today announced its acquisition of several successful plumbing, air conditioning & heating and electrical franchisees operating in markets across the United States. Clockwork's acquisition of these companies i Clockwork Home Services Expands Its Marketshare In Indiana With Acquisition Of Sutherlin, Inc.Clockwork Home Services, Inc. (Clockwork) today announced its acquisition of Sutherlin, Inc. ("Sutherlin"), based in Greencastle, Indiana, and doing business as One Hour Air Conditioning & Heating by Joe Ellis. Belfor Holdings Acquires Ductz From Service Brands InternationalBELFOR Holdings Inc., the world's largest insurance restoration company with over $1 billion in annual sales, announced today that it has acquired DUCTZ INTERNATIONAL, LLC, a professional air duct cleaning and heating/ventilation/air conditioning... |
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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