February 05, 2012
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Your Franchise News SourceFranchise News Watch brings you the latest in franchising news from around the web. As a news aggregator for the franchise industry, Franchise News Watch streams the latest ground breaking franchise articles, features, guides, blogs, news and more directly to your desktop.  Franchise NewsRadioShack Raises More Than $12 Million for Fight Against CancerIn observation for the upcoming annual World Cancer Day on Feb. 4, RadioShack Corp. announced a substantial increase in its total contributions to LIVESTRONG , reaching a yearly total of $5.7 million in 2011. Great Clips Teams Up with Joey Saldana and Kasey Kahne RacingKasey Kahne Racing (KKR) announced today that longtime sponsor, Great Clips, will back Joey Saldana for the 2012 World of Outlaws season. Thom Finn Wins ActionMAN Award at 2012 Americas ConferenceAt this year’s Americas Conference held at the Hilton Memphis, in Memphis, Tennessee, Thom Finn of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, was one of the winners. Hotel Indigo Santa Barbara Opens in the Heart of Santa Barbara's Vibrant Art SceneHotel Indigo, IHG’s (InterContinental Hotels Group) [LON: IHG, NYSE: IHG (ADRs)] upscale boutique brand, today announces the February opening of the Hotel Indigo Santa Barbara. Vehicle Batteries At Risk In Harsh Winter WeatherAs Old Man Winter begins to grip the nation, Interstate Batteries encourages motorists to protect and care for that part of the vehicle a driver depends on most each day. Cold weather can influence a vehicle engine to put twice as much stress on 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. Rob Garibay Earns ActionMAN Award at 2012 Americas ConferenceAt this year’s Americas Conference held at the Hilton Memphis, in Memphis, Tennessee, Rob Garibay of Norman, Oklahoma was one of the winners. Local Waxing Center Celebrates Valentine’s Day With Exclusive RaffleEuropean Wax Center Phoenix-Norterra will be celebrating Valentine’s Day with an exclusive European Wax Center gift card raffle. The raffle will be running during the beginning of February and is open to all guests at European Wax Center... Hyatt Announces Plans for Three New Hotels in the Kingdom of Saudi ArabiaHyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today that a Hyatt affiliate has entered into agreements with Naseel Holding Company to manage three new Hyatt-branded hotels in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. 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. European Wax Center Aurora-Parker & Arapahoe Roads Introduce Exclusive PromotionEuropean Wax Center Aurora-Parker & Arapahoe Roads are introducing Bring A Friend Friday, a promotion that allows guests to bring in a friend on the first Friday of the month and double their referral credit from the normal $5 to $10. Fort Smith Hooters Girl Kaylee Farris Named Hooters Girl of the Year 2012Today Hooters of America, LLC announced that Fort Smith Hooters Girl Kaylee Farris has been named Hooters Girl of the Year 2012. Hyatt Place San Jose/Down Town Celebrates Official OpeningHyatt Hotels & Resorts and Dinapoli Capital Partners today announce the opening of Hyatt Place San Jose/Downtown, the first Hyatt Place hotel in San Jose. Realogy Completes Offering of Two Series of Senior Secured NotesRealogy Corporation (the "Company") announced today that it successfully completed its previously announced private offering of $593 million aggregate principal amount of 7.625% Senior Secured First Lien Notes due 2020. Benihana Inc. Sets Date and Conference Call for Fiscal Third Quarter 2012 ResultsBenihana Inc. (NASDAQ GS: BNHN), operator of the nation's largest chain of Japanese theme and sushi restaurants, will release its fiscal third quarter 2012 results before the market opens on Wednesday, February 8, 2012. H&R Block Answers Four Essential Tax Questions for First-Time FilersMany first-time filers have been dependents on someone else's return for close to two decades, but circumstances now dictate they are required to file a tax return. Einstein Noah Restaurant Group Announces Departure of James P. O'Reillyinstein Noah Restaurant Group (NASDAQ: BAGL) today announced that James P. O'Reilly, who led Corporate Marketing and Branding for the past three years, has resigned to pursue another business opportunity. AlphaGraphics Names Art Coley as PresidentBlackstreet Capital Partners II, an affiliate of a Maryland-based private equity fund, has announced its promotion of AlphaGraphics, Inc.’s Senior V.P. of Global Development, Art Coley to President of the franchise organization with nearly 300... 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.
Fro.Zen.Yo Expanding In Northern VirginiaFro.zen.yo delicious self-serve frozen yogurt announced today that a franchise agreement has been reached to develop additional fro.zen.yo stores in Northern Virginia. Tasti D-Lite And Planet Smoothie Launch “The Vow” SweepstakesTasti D-Lite, the great-tasting, lower-calorie frozen dessert chain that recently acquired Planet Smoothie, has partnered with “The Vow,"in theaters February 10, for the Tasti D-Lite “The Vow” Sweepstakes. Motel 6 Network Opens 55 Hotels in 2011Accor North America, one of the nation’s largest owner/operators of economy lodging, announces the opening of 55 hotels in 2011, all under franchise contracts. Gulf Coast Businessman Celebrates 25 Years as SUBWAY(R) Sandwich EntrepreneurSUBWAY(R) Development Agent, Hugh Stiel of Metairie, Louisiana, is celebrating 25 years of entrepreneurial success with the world’s largest restaurant chain during a team meeting this week at the Beau Rivage Resort in Biloxi, Mississippi. Signs Now Selects EDSF to Administer New Scholarship ProgramSigns Now, a division of Allegra Network LLC, recently selected the Electronic Document Scholarship Foundation (EDSF), an international, non-profit organization dedicated to the document management and communications industries, to administer five new... Villa La Paws Pet Resort Announces the Launch of its Nationwide Franchise ProgramVilla La Paws, a cage-free pet resort, spa and dog training company, today announced the launch of its nationwide franchise program, Villa La Paws LLC, as part of its goal to expand the brand’s footprint nationwide. 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.. "Mud, Sweat and Beers"Anytime Fitness is getting down and dirty. The world's largest and fastest-growing fitness club chain recently entered into an agreement to become the "Official Fitness Club of Warrior Dash" – a "mud-crawling, fire leaping, extreme run from Hell,".. Super Bowl Parties Worth Cheering AboutThey are excited, they are rowdy and they are hungry. They're coming over to watch the big game, and they're leaving behind stains and crumbs for you to clear away. Baskin-Robbins Brings Back Superfudge Truffle Just in Time for Valentine's DayChocolate lovers rejoice! Baskin-Robbins, the world's largest chain of ice cream specialty shops, today announced it is bringing back one of its classic flavors, Superfudge Truffle, in time to celebrate Valentine's Day right. Appleton Announces geniuStyle Platform that “Grants Schools Flexibility to Teach with Creativity”No one can appreciate that more than an entrepreneur from Huntsville, Alabama who believes it’s his calling to change the status quo of America’s school classrooms through innovative solutions his company, Appleton Learning, has been... Appleton Learning Names New Director of Franchise DevelopmentAppleton Learning, a private education organization and franchise that provides individualized tutoring, test preparation, academic testing and assessments for students of all ages, announces that Alissa Ramsay has been named director of franchise. Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. Announces Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2011 Results Release Date, Webcast and Conference CallBuild-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. (NYSE: BBW), an interactive, entertainment-based retailer of customized stuffed animals, will report results for its fiscal 2011 fourth quarter and fiscal year ended December 31, 2011, on February 16, 2012 prior to the opening. Rick Crossland Wins ActionMAN Award at 2012 Americas ConferenceAt this year’s Americas Conference held at the Hilton Memphis, in Memphis, Tennessee, Rick Crossland of Columbus, Ohio was one of the winners. 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. Gap Inc. Reports January SalesGap Inc. (NYSE: GPS) today reported that January 2012 net sales decreased 1 percent compared with last year. DineEquity, Inc. Appoints Stephen P. Joyce, President & CEO of Choice Hotels International, Inc. to Board of DirectorsDineEquity, Inc. (NYSE: DIN), the parent company of Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar and IHOP Restaurants, today announced the appointment of Stephen P. Joyce to the Company’s board of directors, effective immediately. Teriyaki Experience Announces Plan to Open a Location in the Atlanta International AirportTeriyaki Experience, the international leader in Japanese QSR is pleased to announce a partnership with Global Concessions Inc. of Atlanta, Georgia that will see the development of a Teriyaki Experience location in the Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta... Mark Tobiassen Earns ActionMAN Award at 2012 Americas ConferenceAt each regional conference, ActionCOACH honors many of its top coaches with an ActionMAN Award. This award signifies coaches who embody the 14 Points of Culture developed by ActionCOACH. Richmond Hill’s First Zaxby’s Hatches Monday, January 30Licensee Craig Jones will open the doors to Richmond Hill’s first Zaxby’s restaurant this Monday. The new restaurant is located at 80 Exchange St., in front of Kroger. New-Build Holiday Inn New York City Midtown - 31st St. Opens in the Heart of ManhattanIHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) [LON: IHG, NYSE: IHG (ADRs)] announced today the opening of the new-build Holiday Inn New York City Midtown-31st St. Joanna Shows Winner of ActionMAN Award at 2012 Americas ConferenceEach year, ActionCOACH honors some of its top coaches with an ActionMAN Award. This award is given to coaches who embody the 14 Points of Culture developed by ActionCOACH. Arthur Murray International Celebrates 100 Years of Teaching the World to Dance2012 marks 100 years since a shy young man named Arthur Murray stepped onto the dance floor and into the history of American pop culture. There’s a Cool New Way to "Paint" the Town in DenverBottle & Bottega opened January 23, 2012 in the Denver Metro area. Bottle & Bottega organizes art parties where studio artists guide guests in creating their own original works of art, inspired by music, a casual, hip atmosphere—and a glass. DoubleTree by Hilton Opens Second Mexican Hotel in Historic City of SaltilloDoubleTree by Hilton proudly announces the opening of its second Mexican hotel in the historic city of Saltillo, Coahuila, Mexico. Famous Dave's Fourth Quarter 2011 Earnings Release and Conference CallFamous Dave's of America, Inc. (Nasdaq:DAVE) will announce its Fourth Quarter 2011 earnings after market close on February 15, 2012. America Calls ‘Heads' for Super Bowl XLVI Coin Toss and Chance for Free Papa John's PizzaWith America's call, the millions of fans enrolled in the company's Papa Rewards customer loyalty program will receive a free large one-topping pizza and 2-liter Pepsi MAX if the coin toss in Super Bowl XLVI lands on "heads." BlueGrace® Logistics Sponsors UFC® Fighters in February 4 MatchupTampa’s BlueGrace Logistics’ involvement in sponsoring MMA fighters for Ultimate Fighting Championship® (UFC) bouts continues with sponsorships of four contenders in matchups this weekend. Pizza Patrón Returns to Pizza por Pesos® Roots in 2012Five years after weathering the media firestorm that erupted when Pizza Patrón advertised its Pizza por Pesos® promotion, the company announced today that it is planning three new campaigns for 2012 designed to celebrate the brand’s...
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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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