February 06, 2012
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Your Home Services Franchise News SourceFranchise News Watch brings you the latest in home services franchising 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 NewsCentury 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..
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. United Country Marketing Services Vice President Named 2012 Rising StarKevin Oldham has been recognized as a 2012 Rising Star by KC Business magazine. The third annual program honors outstanding Kansas City leaders under the age of 40 in both for-profit companies and not-for-profit organizations. Partnership Results In Name Merger For Leading Franchise And Property Service CompaniesThe Franchise Company (TFC) of Toronto officially changed its name to FirstService Brands this month.
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. 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.
Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Strengthens Its Presence in GeorgiaBetter Homes and Gardens® Real Estate today announced the addition of one of the fastest growing brokerages in the Central Savannah River Area to its network. Weichert.com Earns International Award for Website ExcellenceWeichert, Realtors recently received the Bronze Award in the Real Estate category of the 10th annual International iNOVA Awards competition for its website, Weichert.com. The iNOVA judges concluded that Weichert.com, one of the nation's most visited real 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). 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. Home Care Assistance Announces Third Book in Its Senior Health and Wellness SeriesHome Care Assistance, North America’s leading provider of in-home care, is excited to announce "From Hospital to Home Care: A Step by Step Guide to Providing Care to Patients Post Hospitalization," the latest book in its senior health and wellness.. Lucas Oil Stadium, the Site of Super Bowl XLVI, Goes Green with Filta’s Environmental ServicesSuper Bowl Sunday, the nation’s second largest day of food consumption behind Thanksgiving, will be a little more environmentally friendly with the services provided by Filta’s local Indianapolis Franchise Owner. Green House Cleaning Franchise Better Life Maids Offers Free Green House Cleaning SweepstakesBetter Life Maids is offering a green house cleaning for a year sweepstakes. The lucky winner will receive an entire year of monthly cleaning visits from the green house cleaning franchise.
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 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...
Home Care Assistance Launches Senior-Care.comHome Care Assistance, the leading provider of in-home care for seniors, is proud to announce the launch of Senior-Care.com. 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. Eco-Friendly Refrigerant Ready to Replace FreonHelp save the environment while keeping cool. Running your home's AC unit this summer will not only keep you comfortable, but it can also help save the environment if it contains the latest friendly refrigerant. Three Fountains Ace Hardware Named 'Best Hardware Store'Lexington Life magazine has solidified Three Fountains Ace Hardware’s standing as the local “helpful place” by recognizing it as the “Best Hardware Store” in the area.
Northern Virginia Real Estate Company Teams up with Top Producer to Host Social Media SeminarRE/MAX Select Properties, a Northern Virginia Real Estate Company, prides itself on staying up to date with the latest technologies. Realogy Announces Pricing Of Its Offering Of Two Series Of Senior Secured NotesRealogy Corporation (the "Company") announced today that it priced $593 million aggregate principal amount of 7.625% senior secured first lien notes due 2020. Fireman's Contractors, Inc. Joins Veteran Transition Franchise Initiative (VetFran)Fireman's Contractors Inc. (OTCBB: FRCN) (OTCQB: FRCN), a commercial contractor offering services in the pavement maintenance and parking lot maintenance industry, today announced it has partnered with the Veteran Transition Franchise Initiative. Home Instead Senior Care Expands Into the NetherlandsThe Home Instead Senior Care U.S. Lawns Grows Strong in 2011, Now Counts More Than 250 Franchises NationwideU.S. Lawns, one of America’s fastest-growing franchisors, capped its 25th anniversary year in 2011 with growth exceeding a record 250 franchises in its commercial landscape-management network. Angie’s List Awards 32 Mr. Handyman Franchises with 2011 “Super Service Award”Angie’s List, a consumer rating service website, has released the annual list of “Super Service Awards” – and 32 Mr. Handyman franchise businesses made the cut. Souper Bowl of Caring to Tackle Hunger in Montgomery CountyWoodlands realty company, Century 21 Realty Partners has joined forces with the Montgomery County Food Bank for their annual Souper Bowl of Caring food drive. Century 21 will be collecting non-perishable food items and monetary contributions through...
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. Real Property Management Wins Several Major AwardsReal Property Management (http://realpropertymgt.com) has cleaned house, winning several major national awards and earning high marks on a number of key industry lists. 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. Jim Weichert Named One of 2011's Most Influential Real Estate LeadersJim Weichert, founder and president of Weichert, Realtors(R), has been selected for the Inman News list of the ‘100 Most Influential Real Estate Leaders’ for 2011. This is the fifth consecutive year that Weichert has been honored with this... 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..
BrightStar Care Helps Spread the Word About National Glaucoma Awareness MonthMore than 2.2 million Americans have glaucoma, the leading cause of preventable blindness. However, half of them don't even know it. Spring-Green Lawn Care Hosts Manager Training SeminarSpring-Green Lawn Care recently held a three-day Manager Training Seminar at the corporate Support Center. Several Agents from Northern Virginia Real Estate Company are Honored as Top ProducersSeveral agents from RE/MAX Select Properties, a Northern Virginia Real Estate Company, were recently honored by the RE/MAX Central Atlantic Region for their top production, placing them among the elite in a network of successful agents. Sotheby's International Realty Brand Enters TaiwanSotheby's International Realty Affiliates LLC today announced the opening of Taiwan Sotheby's International Realty, the newest member of its network. Texas Car Window Tint Law Effective Sept. 1According to a new Texas law that goes into effect today, auto glass installers must apply a vehicle safety compliance label to windows and windshields they tint or they could face a misdemeanor charge and up to a $1,000 fine. Wave Home Solutions offers basement remodelers ventilation solution!Wave Home Solutions, Inc introduced their Home Ventilation Unit for Basement Remodelers that expels contaminated air as well as moisture buildup to the outside creating a healthier environment in the lower level. ACE Hardware Named 6th Largest Franchise OperationAce Hardware Corporation is ranked the sixth largest franchise operation in the world in the recently released 2011 Franchise Times Top 200TM Franchise Systems list.
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. SERVPRO(R) Jumps to No. 4 on Entrepreneur's Franchise 500 ListSERVPRO(R), a disaster recovery and restoration franchise company, jumped up four notches on the Entrepreneur Franchise 500 ranking this year, moving to the No. 4 spot in 2012 from the No. 8 spot in 2011. 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. |
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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