February 09, 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 News
Jack in the Box® Guests Catch a Great Deal with $2.99 Fish Sandwich Combo MealConsumers fishing for a great meal deal need look no further. Just in time for the Lent season, Jack in the Box® restaurants are offering for a limited time a Fish Sandwich Combo for only $2.99, plus tax. Fresh To Order™ Hits The Ground Running In 2012New menu items, re-imaged restaurants, leadership changes and grand openings are just a few of the exciting developments ahead that will drive growth for Fresh To Order (F2O) in 2012. Kent Rhodes Earns ActionCOACH Award at 2012 EMEA ConferenceKent Rhodes won the ActionCOACH award at the company’s EMEA Conference Awards ceremony, which took place at De Vere Wokefield Park in Reading, Berkshire, England. Great Clips Rated #8 in AllBusiness 2012 AllStar Franchise RankingsIn 2011, Great Clips added 115 new franchisees, signed 234 leases and opened nearly 200 salons. Great Clips encourages multi-unit ownership and manager-run salons. Most franchisees keep their professional jobs while building their businesses. Caribou Coffee Announces Fourth Quarter & Fiscal 2011 Earnings CallCaribou Coffee Company, Inc. (NASDAQ: CBOU) announced today that it will release financial results for its fourth quarter and fiscal year 2011 after the market close on Wednesday, February 22, 2012. Franchise Poised to Knockout 2012 with a Different Flavor of FitnessLA Boxing, the world’s largest boxing, kickboxing and mixed martial arts (MMA) fitness franchise, has its finger on the pulse of a changing industry. Heads up! Super Bowl XLVI Coin Toss Lands on ‘Heads,' Giving Free Papa John's Pizza to MillionsHey America, are you ready for some free Papa John's pizza. Massage Envy Announces $15 Million in Franchisee Funding Available in 2012 Through Agreement with Franchise America Finance and The Bancorp BankMassage Envy, the pioneer and national leader of professional, convenient and affordable massage and spa services, announced today that new and existing Massage Envy franchisees have exclusive access to $15 million in development capital in 2012. Bojangles' Celebrates Valentine's Day with Sweet, Heart-Shaped Bo-Berry Biscuits®This Valentine’s Day Bojangles’ is offering a special tasty treat – Heart-Shaped Bo-Berry Biscuits(R).
Fibrenew Certified a World Class FranchiseFibrenew, the leading franchise specializing in leather and plastic restoration, has received World-Class Franchise(R) recognition from the Franchise Research Institute® and FranSurvey(R). Snap-on Incorporated Declares Quarterly DividendThe Snap-on Incorporated (NYSE: SNA) board of directors declared today a quarterly common stock dividend of $0.34 per share payable March 9, 2012 to shareholders of record on February 24, 2012. The Human Bean of Roseburg is Open!The Human Bean, a specialty coffee drive-thru franchise, is reopening on Harvard Ave. Monday, February 6th. The coffee drive thru was closed in August due to the owners illness. Arlisa Hoffman recently purchased the Harvard Avenue location. Jersey Mike’s Subs Raises Funds For Booster Club At Grand OpeningPat White opened his second Jersey Mike’s Subs location in Virginia. He recently celebrated his first store opening in December 2011 located at 11199 Lee Highway in Fairfax, Va. Dickey's Barbecue Pit Coming Soon to Green BayDickey's Barbecue Pit, the largest quick-serve barbecue chain in the country, continues to expand in Wisconsin. Tony Hoskins Wins Award for Best Clients Results at EMEA ConferenceActionCOACH, the world’s number one business coaching firm, named Tony Hoskins the winner of the award for Best Client Results at the EMEA Conference Awards ceremony, which took place at De Vere Wokefield Park in Reading, Berkshire, England.
Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group Provides Update on Share Repurchase ProgramDollar Thrifty Automotive Group, Inc. (NYSE: DTG) today announced the completion of a $100 million forward stock repurchase agreement that was executed on November 3, 2011. Pascale Joly Earns ActionCLUB Award at 2012 EMEA ConferencePascale Joly, of Paris, France won this year’s ActionCLUB award at the ActionCOACH EMEA Conference Awards ceremony, which took place at De Vere Wokefield Park in Reading, Berkshire, England.
Goddard Schools Across the County Host Anti-Bullying and Friendship-Focused Goddard Community GamesFor the second year, Goddard Schools® throughout the country are taking a proactive approach to bully prevention by offering a week-long celebration beginning that places key focus on its FLEXTM Learning Program, a curriculum focused on play-based... Caring Senior Service to Expand in WisconsinCaring Senior Service, a national in-home care provider for seniors, announced today that it has awarded a new franchise to Andrew Lim for service in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Play N Trade Announces Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 Tournament Participants Are Competing for a 2012 Jeep PatriotPlay N Trade Franchise Inc., a franchisor of video game retail stores, is excited to host an international Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 tournament at Play N Trade stores in the U.S. and Canada. Jersey Mike’s Subs Raises Funds For Cancer For College At Grand OpeningA grand opening and free sub fundraiser supported Cancer for College. Anyone who had a fundraising coupon received a free regular sub for a minimum $1 contribution. More than 5,000 coupons were distributed throughout the community.
HomeStory Franchise Revolutionizes Door Replacement BusinessHomeStory, a new franchise concept backed by industry veterans, has keyed in on an untapped niche by providing entrepreneurs with industry-changing technology that allows new doors to be replaced within minutes and homes to be transformed in a few hours. McDonald’s Happy Meal to Feature Build-A-Bear Workshop Furry FriendsBuild-A-Bear Workshop(R), the interactive entertainment retailer of customized stuffed animals, announced today the continuation of its relationship with McDonald’s through the McDonald’s Happy Meal program.
Buffalo Wings & Rings Introduces New Menu Items with Contemporary Crave-Worthy FlavorsThe fast-growing sports restaurant franchise, Buffalo Wings & Rings (BW&R) knows how to make game night and any time a win for everyone.
Heart Rate-Monitored Fitness Concept Yields Fit Members, Healthy Franchise Growth at Orangetheory FitnessFebruary may be Heart Health Month, but at Orangetheory Fitness, it's all about the heart 365 days a year. Director of Nursing Named To Home Care Association Board of DirectorsHome Care Assistance, a leading provider of in-home care for seniors, is proud to announce that Maura Barillaro, RN, Director of Nursing for the Washington DC region has been named to the Maryland-National Capital Homecare Association Board of Directors. A Weighty ResolutionEvery year, millions of Americans start a New Year's resolution with a goal to maintain or lose weight, eat healthier and work out more. Unfortunately, these are often left out in the cold by February. Las Vegas-Based Asian Quick Service Franchise Prepares to “Spread the Madness”Equipped with a new prototype featuring a dine-in model and a user-friendly menu, Teriyaki Madness is looking to bring its authentic Asian dishes and signature sauces to the Southwest United States, providing potential franchisees with an opportunity to..
California Tortilla and Nutella Hazelnut Spread Team Up for a Special Valentine's Day TreatCome in to any California Tortilla store this Valentine’s Day, February 14th, and receive a free order of California Tortilla’s special dessert "Love Chips" and a single serving of Nutella® Hazelnut Spread with any purchase. European Wax Center Miami-The Falls Introduces Exclusive OfferEuropean Wax Center Miami-The Falls is proud to provide their loyal guests with Bare Necessities, an incredible promotion providing discounts for waxing in Pinecrest, Miami, FL. This promotion runs from now until February 19th. Better 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.
Solid Second-Half Activity Let 2011 Metro Chicago Real Estate Market Surpass Prior Year Home Sales Total; Distressed Transactions Also SurgedThe metropolitan Chicago real estate market enjoyed a solid six months of home sales activity during the last half of 2011. Dickey's Barbecue is Opening in Porterville This FridayGet in line at Dickey's Barbecue Pit in Porterville to get your free pulled pork big barbecue sandwich this Friday, February 10th. Cosi Initiates Consulting Agreement With Industry Veteran Brad BlumCosi, Inc. (NASDAQ: COSI), the fast casual restaurant company, and Brad Blum, owner of BLUM Growth Fund, today entered into an agreement. Murad® Healthy Skin Facials Now Available at Massage Envy Spas in the Houston AreaMassage Envy Spas offer Murad® Healthy Skin facials, specially formulated for Massage Envy by skincare expert Dr. Howard Murad. Flip Flop Shops Packs 2012 Pipeline with 40 New ShopsWith more than 50 shops currently operating throughout the United States, Canada, Guam and the Caribbean, Flip Flop Shops announces it will expand its footprint to 90-plus shops by the end of 2012, with an additional 40-plus already in the pipeline for... |
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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