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Your Franchise General Announcement News SourceFranchise News Watch brings you the latest in franchising general announcement 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 General Announcement NewsNew Bagel Thin Sandwiches All Less Than 400 Calories EachAs part of its ongoing commitment to provide its customers with healthier meal choices, Einstein Noah Restaurant Group, Inc. (ENRG), the nation's leading fast casual bagel restaurant company, announced bagel thin sandwiches, a new line of lower... $5 Footlong Subs Now At SUBWAY(R) Restaurants Across AmericaAll Day, Every Day - Any Regular Footlong Sub Sandwich for Only $5.00! That outstanding $5.00 value has arrived at participating U.S. SUBWAY® restaurants as the focus of a nationwide limited-time promotion. Complete Nutrition Unveils Complete Toning System Formulated to Enhance Weight Loss ResultsComplete Nutrition, the nation's fastest growing franchise in the retail supplement segment, has announced the launch of CTS360, a complete toning system for both male and female weight loss customers that offers a comprehensive and customizable solution. 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 Edible Arrangements Signs 1,000th New LocationEdible Arrangements, the pioneer and leader in hand-sculpted, fresh-fruit arrangements, recently signed its 1,000th new store franchise agreement, marking a significant milestone for the company. As part of its strong growth in 2010, Edible Arrangements o Jackson Hewitt(R) Launches MyTaxManager, One-Stop Online Resource for Managing Vital Tax InformationAs Americans look for free and convenient ways to store and streamline tax information online, Jackson Hewitt Tax Service® is rolling out a robust new consumer resource right in time for the upcoming tax season. Unique to the tax industry, MyTaxManage 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. Financial Crisis or Media Scam?The headlines screamed doom and gloom as the economy was headed for its worst performance since the 1930's. Breanne Ashley is Crowned Miss Hooters International 2007 at the Hooters Swimsuit Pageant in Las VegasBreanne Ashley, representing Hooters of Newnan in Georgia, was selected out of over 125 Hooters Girls from around the world to represent Hooters for the next year, as Miss Hooters International 2007. Operation Finally Home: Building Free Homes for Injured American Veterans Sign Biz(R) Network Accepts the CallAlexander Reyes' boyhood dream of a military career ended when he was hit by an improvised explosive device during a patrol two years ago in Baghdad. "Laying in that hospital bed ... sometimes I felt I'd rather [have] died," Reyes said. "My life came to a Build-A-Bear Workshop(R) Launches Ultimate Buildabearville.com(TM) SweepstakesGuests who visit Build-A-Bear Workshop(R) from Feb. 15 to March 10 will have the opp-bear-tunity to enter the Ultimate Buildabearville.com(TM) Sweepstakes. Private Party Giants Pump It Up and BounceU `Leap' into New Arenas with Children's Art and Structured Play OfferingsAs many U.S. companies scale back on services, spending and workforces to meet slimmer 2009 budgets, the nation's largest multi-brand franchisor of indoor inflatable playgrounds announced today it has made significant investments to expand consumer... Ice Cream Cupcakes Have Arrived at MaggieMoo’s Treateries NationwideMaggieMoo's International today announced the launch of its new ice cream cupcakes- an innovative tie-in to the latest culinary dessert trend sweeping the county. Edible Arrangements Launches First National Television Campaign Targeting MenEdible Arrangements, the pioneer and leader in hand-sculpted, fresh-fruit arrangements, announced today the launch of its 2010 national advertising campaign on January 27, 2010 on ESPN and ESPN2. The campaign marks the first time Edible Arrangements... 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. MaggieMoo's International Celebrates National Ice Cream Month and Spokescow Maggie's Birthday With New Twizzlers(TM) Strawberry Licorice Ice CreamIn honor of National Ice Cream Month and spokescow Maggie's birthday, MaggieMoo's International and The Hershey Company are celebrating with the launch of Twizzlers(TM) strawberry licorice ice cream, now available at MaggieMoo's Treateries. Kids of all ag Freshii Coming To NashvilleDaniel McCarthy and Olivia Sarratt McCarthy moved from Los Angeles to Nashville last year in search of a better quality of life for their family. After a decade in the film industry, they were also looking for a new venture. BK(R) Kids Meal Toys Bring Action of 'G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra' to BURGER KING(R) RestaurantsBurger King Corp. (NYSE:BKC) kicks off its sponsorship of the action-packed movie "G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra," which hits theaters on Aug. 7. The film marks the third blockbuster teaming of the summer as part of the ongoing marketing partnership...
North Carolina Hardee's Franchise and Tar Heels Celebrate Football Wins on 'Tar Heel Tender Tuesdays'North Carolina Hardee's® restaurants want to celebrate every victory with University of North Carolina Tar Heels' fans during the 2010 football season by offering something special on Tuesdays. Every Tuesday this season following a Tar Heel football w Chuck E. Cheese's Celebrates 30 Years of SuccessAfter 30 years of successfully evolving the place Where a Kid can be a Kid(R), fun-loving and ever-youthful Chuck E. Cheese, with his timeless staying power, is still the star of the show. To celebrate, the company is offering special 30th anniversary ... It Cuts Both Ways: Men and Women Pay the Same at First Choice HaircuttersAccording to a Money magazine survey conducted by Matthew Greenwald & Associates, over half of the adults surveyed with household incomes of $50,000 admitted to at least one kind of money secret or lie. SUBWAY® Sandwich Chain Removes Trans Fat From its Core MenuThe SUBWAY® restaurant chain, long the leader in offering a healthier alternative to traditionally fatty fast foods, is pleased to announce that it has eliminated all artificial trans fats from its core menu. Jackson Hewitt's New Online Discount Shopping Network Offers Deals With Leading Retailers and Chance to Win $10,000With Americans in the midst of the holiday season with a few short weeks to go, they now have a new discount shopping option from an unexpected source. Jackson Hewitt Tax Service® has introduced an online Discount Shopping Network with year round acce Choice Hotels International President & CEO Stephen Joyce Receives 2010 Community Partner Award from ServiceSourceLeading lodging franchisor Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH) is pleased to recognize its President and Chief Executive Officer Stephen P. Joyce as the 2010 Community Partner Award recipient from ServiceSource, Inc. for his charitable efforts d
Sotheby's International Realty Advertisement on The New York Times iPad Application Generates Strong ResultsSotheby's International Realty Affiliates LLC today announced that its recent interactive advertising campaign in The New York Times iPad application generated strong results, driving leads to its network of affiliates. RAPID REFILL INK SETS HIGH BENCHMARK IN NEW INDUSTRYExacting Standards, Low Prices, Attention to Environment Set Company Apart in Remanufactured Cartridge Industry BrightStar Names JD Sun Executive Vice President of Franchise DevelopmentBrightStar Franchising, LLC, a full-service healthcare staffing agency that provides medical and non-medical homecare to private clients within their homes, as well as supplemental healthcare staff to corporate clients, announces the appointment of JD Sun InterContinental Hotels Group PLC Annual Financial Report 2009In accordance with the Listing Rules, InterContinental Hotels Group PLC (the "Company") has submitted the following documents to the UK Listing Authority today. These will be available for inspection at the UK Listing Authority's Document Viewing... Edible Arrangements Experiences Strong Growth in 2009Edible Arrangements, the pioneer and leader in hand-sculpted, fresh-fruit arrangements, has experienced strong growth in 2009 with the opening of 74 new stores and franchise agreements for more than 85 locations in the U.S. and internationally. RetroFitness Franchise Partners with Coca-Cola as its Preferred Beverage SupplierRetroFitness, a leading national fitness chain known for providing great value at a low retro-price, today announced it has signed a three-year preferred beverage agreement with Coca-Cola. Jackson Hewitt(R) Reminds Taxpayers 'If You Haven't Received Your W-2 Yet ... You Will Soon!'Millions of Form W-2 wage statements will be arriving in mailboxes between now and early February, a sign to consumers that now is the time to start thinking about taxes. Employers must mail Form W-2s no later than January 31, making this the ideal... Gap Inc. Names David Zoba Head Of Corporate Real EstateGap Inc. (NYSE: GPS) today announced David Zoba has joined the company as senior vice president of Corporate Real Estate. In this role, Zoba will work closely with the company's Brand presidents in developing and delivering on the company's commitment...
How Do You Roll? Franchise Finds Perfect Niche in Fast Casual Sushi SegmentThe options for sushi in today's world usually lie at one end of the spectrum or the other. You can get high-end, pretentious sushi that requires a long, sit down meal or the stuff from your local grocery store with rock hard rice that probably has... Kids Take Over Friendly'sOne of America's leading family restaurant companies today announced a takeover -- a friendly takeover.
$10,000 for Your Thoughts?The days of the customer-comment card are numbered. Today, telephones and the Internet provide customers easy ways to voice their opinions and possibly win cash and prizes. And if you think no one ever wins those things, just ask Kellie Lennon. Qdoba Mexican Grill Introduces New Chicken Mango SaladJust in time for the heat waves of summer, Qdoba Mexican Grill is excited to announce the nationwide rollout of its Chicken Mango Salad. An informal survey conducted on behalf of Qdoba revealed that 87 percent of consumers seek out summer meal options ... Carl's Jr.® Awakens Appetites With Smoked Sausage Breakfast Sandwich(TM)Where there's smoke, there's breakfast. Carl's Jr. announced today the newest addition to its sizzling line-up of breakfast favorites: the Smoked Sausage Breakfast Sandwich(TM). The delectable early-day delight boasts a split Hillshire Farm� smoked saus Flip Flop Shops Franchise and havaianas Partner for Primo August PromoAs summer comes to an end and the back-to-school season arrives in full-swing, what better way to welcome the fall season than in the most stylish and comfortable, must-have havaianas flips flops. Flip Flop Shops has announced that it is partnering with h Jackson Hewitt(R) Four Corner Office Asks: Want a Tax Refund Fast?The Four Corners office of Jackson Hewitt Tax Service(R), encourages tax payers to file early this tax season, especially if they are expecting an income tax refund. On January 15, 2010 the IRS had its season launch of IRS e-file, allowing tax...
Gatti's Pizza Re-Opens Belton, TX LocationMr. Gatti's, LP today announced the re-opening of the Belton, TX location under a new franchise agreement with Papanana Enterprises, Inc. New owner Glenn Deringer enthusiastically rejoins the Gatti's Pizza franchise family. After getting reacquainted with zpizza Franchise Continues International Expansion with Vietnam Restaurant Openingzpizza, the fast casual gourmet pizza chain, is preparing to open its first Vietnam restaurant. Einstein Bros.(R) Bagels Sees Strong Growth Through Franchising and Licensing During First Three Quarters of 2010As Denver-based Einstein Bros. Bagels enters the fourth quarter of 2010, it carries with it significant momentum for its franchise and license program from the year's previous three quarters.
Boutique Toy Store Goes National...offering Children A Brilliant Solution To Ordinary ToysBrilliant Sky Toys & Books announced today that only five years after opening the first store, its successful business model has expanded nationally to introduce families to extraordinary brands and service that can't be found at Big Box retailers. |
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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