February 06, 2012
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Your Home Services Franchise Personnel News SourceFranchise News Watch brings you the latest in home services franchising personnel 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 Personnel NewsAgents Take the Helm at RE/MAX Countryside in Hoffman EstatesRE/MAX Countryside at 1634 W. Algonquin Road, Hoffman Estates, Ill., is now under new ownership. Coldwell Banker Select Professionals News - The Jennifer Hollister Group Adds Two Real Estate Veterans to Growing TeamThe Jennifer Hollister Group this week announced the addition of 2 experienced sales professionals to expand service to the south central Pennsylvania real estate market. Fireman's Contractors Announces New Board MemberFireman's Contractors, Inc. (OTCBB: FRCN) (OTCQB: FRCN) today announced the addition of Gary Cochran to its board of directors.
Cathy Clark Joins RE/MAX PrestigeAndrew Armata and Stacey Alcorn, Broker/Owners of RE/MAX Prestige in Groton, are pleased to announce that Cathy Clark has joined the real estate office as a sales associate. St. Martin Team Joins RE/MAX PrestigeGary St. Martin, a twenty five year veteran real estate agent doing business throughout the Merrimack Valley and Southern New Hampshire, has joined RE/MAX Prestige. Malissa Butterfield Joins RE/MAX PrestigeMalissa Butterfield has joined RE/MAX Prestige as the newest member of this dynamic sales team. Butterfield brings to the office 7+ years of experience as a residential appraiser and more recently as a sales agent. Malissa is a proud member of The Foley.. PJ Mercier Joins RE/MAX PrestigePJ Mercier has joined RE/MAX Prestige as the newest member of this dynamic sales team. Mercier brings to the office 15 years of experience in real estate and the land development field working as a land surveyor and environmental specialist throughout... Home Care Assistance of Wisconsin Hires New Marketing ManagerHome Care Assistance of Wisconsin, a leading provider of in-home care for seniors, is proud to announce new hire, Mary Hackett Bernbrock, as Marketing Manager. Top City Agent, Hasani Steele, Joins RE/MAX Premier Properties on Chicago’s Gold CoastHasani Steele, one of the top-producing Chicago real estateagents, has joined RE/MAX Premier Properties on Chicago’s Gold Coast. Brianne Drake, Realtor, Has Joined Keller Williams Realty Atlanta PartnersBrianne Drake, a real estate sales professional in Stockbridge, GA has joined the Keller Williams Realty Atlanta Partners Market Center. People News - Coldwell Banker, Growing in Central Pennsylvania, Appoints Marketing ExecColdwell Banker Select Professionals is proud to announce the appointment of Jeff Geoghan as the VP of Marketing & Communications. Loryn Kogan Joins Home Care Assistance of Greater ChicagoHome Care Assistance of Greater Chicago, a leading provider of non-medical, in-home care for seniors, is excited to announce a new addition to the Kenilworth team, Loryn Kogan. Weichert Financial Services Names David McCormick Senior Vice President and Head of Mortgage SalesStephen Adamo, president of Weichert Financial Services, is pleased to announce that David McCormick has joined the company as senior vice president and head of mortgage sales. Home Care Assistance of Greater Charleston Hires New District ManagerHome Care Assistance of Greater Charleston, a leading provider of in-home care for seniors, is proud to announce Ryan Coker as the new District Manager. easyhome Ltd. Announces Resignation of Five Directorseasyhome Ltd. (TSX:EH) announced that Rodney Adams, James Bowland, Walter (Bud) Gates, Steven Richardson, and G. Wesley Voorheis resigned today as directors of the Company. Donald K. Johnson, Chairman of the Board, said: "We thank the departing directors. Glass Doctor(R) Names New Vice President of OperationsMichael Gai has been named Vice President of Operations at Glass Doctor, following the recent promotion of Mark Liston to President. Glass Doctor(R) Names New PresidentMark Liston has been named President of Glass Doctor, following the recent resignation of Mark Dawson. Chicago Home Staging Company, Showhomes Naperville, Hires New General Manager, Marie TiltonChicago home staging company, Showhomes Naperville, announces the hiring of Marie Tilton as the company's new General Manager. BrightStar Group Holdings, Inc. names Brian Schnell COOBrightStar Group Holdings, Inc. announces the addition of Brian Schnell as Chief Operating Officer and Chief Legal Officer, and Kevin Pignone as Vice President of Field Support.
Home-Alyze Appoints New President and CEOHome-Alyze founder Peter Salmon announced today the promotion of Tracy Lonnen to the position of President and CEO effective immediately.
Newly Expanded Corporate Team in Place at Weed Man USAOn the heels of its continued growth into the United States Weed Man, North America's leading lawn care franchise company, has added new faces to the corporate team and is expanding into a larger office to assist in the company
Spring-Green Lawn Care Announces Promotions, New HiresSpring-Green Lawn Care has hired Aaron Gieser to join the corporate office and has promoted Harold Enger, Brian Kish, RJ Krone and Gwen Pothier-Ward. Anna-May Smith Joins RE/MAX Elite as New Sales AssociateAnna-May Smith has joined RE/MAX Elite as the newest member of this dynamic sales team. Smith brings to the office over 25 years of experience in real estate and was formerly with Tropical Realty & Investments of Brevard, Inc. Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Area Leaders Welcomes Lou Ann Dvorak to its TeamA Realtor with deep experience serving the Twin Cities real estate market has joined the Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Area Leaders team. Loft and Condo Professionals Join Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Area LeadersOne of the most experienced teams of lofts and condos Realtors has joined a Twin Cities real estate brokerage that launched two months ago. Roy Witte Joins Keller Williams Realty in Sarasota, FloridaRoy Witte, formerly of Century 21 Aces in Bradenton, has joined Keller Williams Realty Sarasota-Lakewood Ranch. Donald McGayhey Joins Keller Williams Realty in Sarasota, FloridaDonald McGayhey, formerly of Sarasota Premier Properties Inc., has joined Keller Williams Realty Sarasota-Lakewood Ranch. Veteran Realtor Chris Jensen Named President of Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage in UtahColdwell Banker Residential Brokerage, Utah's largest residential real estate brokerage company, announced today that real estate veteran and Utah native Chris Jensen has been named president by its parent company, NRT LLC. 1-800-GOT-JUNK? Aims to Double Company Revenues With New Chief Operating Officer1-800-GOT-JUNK? has added a new face to the company's driver seat, announcing today the hiring of a Chief Operating Officer. easyhome Ltd. Announces Appointment of Rod Adams to Board of Directorseasyhome Ltd. (TSX:EH), Canada's largest merchandise leasing Company and a growing provider of financial services, today announced the appointment of Mr. Rod Adams to the Board of Directors.
Service Brands International Announces Leadership Changes for Mr. Handyman, ProTect PaintersService Brands International (SBI), a privately held, multi concept franchisor of home service brands, announced leadership changes involving two of its franchise systems, Mr. Handyman and ProTect Painters. Other brands in the SBI portfolio include Molly. Jennifer LaGasse Flanders Joins Keller Williams RealtySarasota native Jennifer LaGasse Flanders has joined Keller Williams Realty Sarasota-Lakewood Ranch. This Project Remodeled a Kitchen and a CareerWanting an updated kitchen is a project that many people have on a to do list. However, most household projects do not end up changing peoples careers as in the case with Amber and Michael Kallstrom. International moving company hires five new employeesTWO MEN AND A TRUCK(R) a home and business moving company, is pleased to announce the addition of five new employees at its corporate headquarters: Missie Jo Turner Joins Keller Williams RealtyTop real estate agent Missie Jo Turner has joined Keller Williams Realty Sarasota-Lakewood Ranch in the Englewood, Florida, office. Formerly of Michael Saunders & Co., Turner will continue to serve residential real estate buyers and sellers with all t
Third Generation Walker Joins Screenmobile Franchise BusinessScreenmobile, the country's leading mobile window and door screen repair and replacement franchise today announced that Dillon Walker has joined his father, Scott and grandfather Monty Sr., in the family business. Dillon purchased Screenmobile #164 in Bel Miracle Method Names Charlie Kerr Chief Operating OfficerMiracle Method, the clear cut quality leader in surface refinishing and the nation's largest with more than 125 franchises nationwide, has named Charlie Kerr its Chief Operating Officer. Kerr will be responsible for overseeing day-to-day operations of the easyhome Announces Promotions of Key Executiveseasyhome Ltd. (TSX:EH), Canada's largest merchandise leasing company and a growing provider of financial services, announced today the promotion of two key executives - Charley Hamill to Senior Vice President of easyhome Leasing Operations and Jason Mulli Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Names Jim Ramsay Senior Vice President of Franchise SalesBetter Homes and Gardens Real Estate LLC today announced that Jim Ramsay has joined its management team as senior vice president of franchise sales. Ramsay will be responsible for leading the franchise sales team and expanding the Better Homes and Garden NiteLites of Charlotte Outdoor Lighting Announces Sean Hogan as New General Manager of Charlotte Lighting BusinessNiteLites of Charlotte Outdoor Lighting is pleased to announce Sean Hogan as their new General Manager. Making the transition from NiteLites of Jacksonville, Mr. Hogan brings his outdoor lighting design and business expertise to the Charlotte area. Glass Doctor(R) Announces New Canadian Advertising CouncilGlass Doctor has established a Canadian Advertising Council to review marketing initiatives and customer service system enhancements in the Canadian market.
Emma Dickison, President of Home Helpers achieves Certified Franchise Executive designationEmma Dickison, president of Home Helpers, the nation's leading senior care franchise specializing in non-medical and personal care and companionship, was recognized today as a Certified Franchise Executive by the Institute of Certified Franchise Executive Steve Boyce Named Chief Operations Officer for Steamatic, Inc.Steamatic, the industry leader in cleaning and restoration services in more than 270 franchise territories in the United States and in 25 countries around the world, recently named Steve Boyce as the organization's new Chief Operations Officer. The announ |
Features & Special ReportsCreating 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. Jim Collins to Keynote 2012 Multi-Unit Franchising ConferenceMulti-Unit Franchisee Magazine announced today that Jim Collins, business expert and best-selling author, will deliver the opening keynote address at the 2012 Multi-Unit Franchising Conference (MUFC). Growing Up Franchising: Sam Covelli Develops Both His Brands And EmployeesSam Covelli says he grew up in the restaurant business working in his father's McDonald's. Under his father's leadership, Covelli Enterprises eventually grew to 26 locations, one of the largest McDonald's franchisees in the country. Members Only: Ray Harrigill Builds A Successful Membership-Based Business ModelRay Harrigill believes in diversification. His Sunray Companies has restaurants (Bumpers Drive-In), tanning salons (Palm Beach Tan), fitness centers (Koko FitClub), and hotel properties (Hampton Inn), to name a few. That's because of lessons he's learned along the way. Creating Jobs: Zane Tankel Is Taking Matters Into His Own HandsZane Tankel is not waiting on any government job programs to help his business. CMO Roundtable - Using Profiling to Retain More CustomersWhat are some fresh, innovative ways you are using profiling, targeting,<br /> and loyalty programs to acquire and retain more customers? 
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