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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. 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. 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... 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 Prestige Annouces Merger with Mack Realty Group of Danvers, MAAndy Armata and Stacey Alcorn, Broker/Owners of RE/MAX Prestige, are very excited today to announce that Mack Realty Group of Danvers has merged with RE/MAX Prestige. Sotheby's International Realty Brand Welcomes Hudson Valley, New York FirmSotheby’s International Realty Affiliates LLC today announced that Hudson Homes LLC in Tarrytown, N.Y., is the newest member of its luxury real estate network and now will operate as Hudson Homes Sotheby’s International Realty. 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. 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... 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 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. 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... 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. RE/MAX Prestige Announces Merger with RE/MAX Village PropertiesRE/MAX Prestige is proud to announce their new affiliation with RE/MAX Village Properties. RE/MAX Prestige is the second largest real estate firm in Massachusetts and number one RE/MAX real estate firm in New England. 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.
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″).. 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. 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. 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. 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... 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. 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. 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. 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. Local Glass Doctor(R) Franchises MergeTwo Mississippi Glass Doctor(R) franchises have merged to better serve customers in the Jackson area. 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... 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. 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. 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... |
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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