September 03, 2010
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Your Franchise Product Announcement News SourceFranchise News Watch brings you the latest in franchising product 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 Product Announcement News
Gap Clothing Franchise Introduces GapKids 1969 Premium Jeans CollectionToday Gap introduced its latest collection of 1969 Premium Jeans - this time, made especially for GapKids. Re-engineered with a focus on style and quality, the new collection offers the most comfortable, long-lasting and versatile denim on the market for The Century 21 Real Estate Franchise System Upgrades Mobile Real Estate Experience With Dynamic IPhone ApplicationCentury 21 Real Estate LLC, the franchisor of the world's largest residential real estate sales organization, today announced the release of its new iPhone® app. The CENTURY 21® iPhone app automatically provides mobile users with property listings
Pizza Ranch Rolling Out New Pizza and Salad on BuffetPizza Ranch is pleased to announce a new feature pizza and salad addition to our buffet line-up starting on Monday, June 7, 2010. Shane's Rib Shack Presents The Shaniac Burger, a BBQ & Burger MasterpieceShane's Rib Shack, a Petrus Brands Company, announces their latest menu addition, the Shaniac Burger, a half pound grilled cheeseburger piled high with BBQ pork and topped with creamy coleslaw. Developed personally by Shane Thompson, president... Allegra Network Launches New WebsitesAllegra Network recently launched two new websites, designed to introduce entrepreneurs to both its Allegra Marketing - Print - Mail franchise model and its Signs Now franchise opportunity. An Allegra Marketing - Print - Mail center serves small... Tossed Boston Proves Salad Restaurant Chain's New Business Recipe is Delicious SuccessTossed, home of garden fresh salads, crepe wraps and sandwiches, today announced highly encouraging results for its Boston, Massachusetts franchise location, as well as its evolving corporate rebranding effort. The restaurant, located in the Shops at...
T.G.I. Friday's® Restaurants To Feature 8 Caribbean CocktailsT.G.I. Friday's restaurants announced it will feature eight island-inspired Caribbean Cocktails at participating restaurants in the U.S. beginning today and for a limited time. At Maggiano's - it's Double the Flavor, not Double the PriceMamma Mia! Maggiano's Little Italy(R) introduces their "Menu For Two" - a fixed-price, chef-inspired, three-course menu all for just $40. Available now at participating nationwide locations, Maggiano's invites guests to select from a list of signature... Bruegger' s Launches New Sandwich Combinations and "Baker's Choice" PairingsBruegger's Bagels has always served wholesome, authentic and freshly baked breads and bagels. With spring on its way, the bakery chain will add even more freshness to its menu. GNC Adds Dream Water(R) to New York City LocationsSarpes Beverages today announced the availability of its innovative, first-of-its-kind sleep and relaxation water at New York City locations of GNC. GNC, a leading global specialty retailer of nutritional products, will carry the 2.5 oz.-size bottle of...
Gap Introduces babyGap 1969 Premium Denim CollectionToday Gap introduced its newest collection of 1969 Premium Denim made especially for babyGap. Designed with a brand new, lightweight premium denim, the collection features Gap's iconic pieces specifically for babies 0-24 months. The Melting Pot Restaurants Hop Through Pacific Islands with New Spring MenThe Melting Pot Restaurants are offering a new menu featuring Pacific Islands themed dishes for a limited-time, starting March 15, 2010, and nationwide by March 26, 2010. Marble Slab Creamery(R) Introduces New Chocolate-Covered Strawberries for Valentine's DayMarble Slab Creamery® has announced the arrival of new chocolate-covered strawberries, just in time for Valentine's Day. The chef-driven brand will feature four different preparations of the strawberries: milk chocolate-covered, white chocolate-covere California Pizza Kitchen Creates Big Flavors in Small CravingsCalifornia Pizza Kitchen, Inc. (CPK) (NASDAQ:CPKI), home of the original BBQ Chicken Pizza and other innovative hearth-baked pizzas, made-to-order pastas, creative salads, appetizers, soups, sandwiches and desserts, announced today their new... Special Valentine's Menu at Ruby Tuesday Offers Three Chances to Share the LoveAlthough Valentine's Day is on a Sunday this year, Ruby Tuesday will be "sharing the love" all weekend long. On February 12th, 13th and 14th, guests at Ruby's can enjoy a special Valentine's Dinner for Two that begins with a shared appetizer, includes...
Jamba Juice Announces Initial Launch of Hot BeveragesJamba Juice (NASDAQ: JMBA) announced today the official launch of hot beverages will occur on March 1, 2010, in over 340 stores. The launch includes 10 new high quality, great tasting hot beverage items including four "uniquely Jamba" hot...
RedBrick Pizza Unveils World's First Acai Berry, Multigrain Whole Wheat Artisan Pizza CrustRedBrick Pizza Worldwide has announced that its newest pizza crust is made with the acai berry, a fruit known for its health-promoting, antioxidant properties. Using the acai berry in the whole wheat, multigrain artisan crust is unique in the industry... Moe's New Junior Burritos Are Here to StayWhen the Joey Junior burrito limited time offer was introduced in January, women and teenagers fell in love with it. In the fall even more guests got hooked when Moe's began offering all of its burritos in a junior size. And now, after seeing a... T.G.I. Friday's(R) Restaurants Bring Back '3 for $12.99' Dinner Menu for a Limited TimeT.G.I. Friday's restaurants (www.fridays.com) today announced it is bringing back its popular "3 for $12.99" dinner menu with more than 300 full-course appetizer/entree/dessert combinations for a limited time at nearly all restaurants in the... Card Connection's Cardfetti Explodes onto the MarketLeading greeting card publisher and franchisor, Card Connection's new launch, Cardfetti, has exploded onto the market! Created in conjunction with UK Greetings' gifting division, Cardfetti, are small packs of metallic confettis in various shapes.
Home of the Original Hamburger Ices Competition With New Oreo(R) Peppermint ShakeInternational restaurant chain Johnny Rockets, known worldwide for its authentic, hand-dipped shakes, announces the launch of its newest frozen treat, the Oreo® Peppermint Shake, available through 2010. 'Houston, We Have Lift-Off' Thanks to New Johnny Rockets Spicy HamburgerIn response to overwhelming support and positive feedback from Johnny Rocket's loyal fan base, the international restaurant chain announced today that it will permanently add the new, limited-time only "The Houston" hamburger to its menu in 2010.
Ruby Tuesday Launches Sunday Brunch NationwideWith its nationwide launch of Sunday brunch, Ruby Tuesday is reintroducing its guests to a nearly forgotten classic: unhurried get-togethers and conversation with family and friends around the dining table. The new brunch menu offers a four-course meal... SIGNARAMA Now Offers Convenience of Online OrderingSIGNARAMA, the world's largest sign franchise, introduces a new, comprehensive web-based design and ordering service called ShopSIGNARAMA.com. Available 24/7 with a few clicks of the mouse, customers can create their own sign design from scratch... In Time for the Holidays GRISWOLD SPECIAL CARE Introduces Family 411According to the Pew Internet and American Life Project, 45 percent of individuals between the ages of 70 and 75 are now online. For seniors living far away from their families, especially during the holidays, getting online provides a way to keep in... Manchu WOK Launches New Deep-Fried CheesecakeJust in time for the holiday season, Manchu WOK, the largest Chinese fast food franchise, is introducing deep-fried cheesecake to their menu and marking another first for the quick service industry. Made of a warm cheesecake filling wrapped inside a... Toys"R"Us Begins Countdown to Christmas, Offering Customers the Biggest December of Savings EverWith less than 20 shopping days left until Christmas, the holiday values are just beginning as Toys"R"Us offers more incredible savings than ever before throughout the month of December. Starting with the Toys"R"Us Biggest December Sale Ever...
Spread the Joy this Holiday Season with Krispy Kreme's Festive Sweet TreatsShare good tidings this Holiday season with friends and loved ones by giving them delightful goodies from your local Krispy Kreme.
Ben & Jerry's Hits the Halfpipe with Hannah Teter's Maple BlondieThis winter, Ben & Jerry's takes to the mountain to honor fellow Vermont native and gold-medalist snowboarder, Hannah Teter with its newest flavor, Maple Blondie. The first flavor created for an athlete, Maple Blondie is a rich and creamy maple ice... California Pizza Kitchen Launches New Menu OptionsCalifornia Pizza Kitchen (NASDAQ:CPKI) (CPK), home of the Original BBQ Chicken Pizza and other innovative hearth-baked pizzas, made-to-order pastas, creative salads, appetizers, soups, sandwiches and desserts, announced today the addition of seven new... Jackson Hewitt Launches Redesigned National Web Site and New Social Networking PlatformsIn the wake of 2009's economic stimulus initiatives, U.S. consumers face an array of important tax law changes and a daunting number of questions on how these changes may impact them. To help better inform and empower consumers about tax-related issues... Caribou Coffee(R) Raises the Bar With Real, All-Natural Chocolate BeveragesCaribou Coffee, the second-largest gourmet coffeehouse operator in the world, is the first of its kind to reformulate all of its mochas and chocolate beverages using real, all-natural chocolate now available in white, milk and dark chocolate. T.G.I. Friday's(R) Restaurants Announce Half-Price AppetizersT.G.I. Friday's announced it will feature eight half-price appetizers in the bar after 4 p.m. at nearly 600 participating restaurants in the U.S. beginning today through December 23. AD-vantage Promotions Prepares for St. Nick's DayWhen you wake up on the morning of Dec. 6, will there be a Sack full of candy and maybe even a present in it waiting for you? If you answered yes, you're one of the special ones in the Midwest who participate in a tradition known as St. Nick's Day. Spicy Pickle Kicks Off Holidays With Turkey TuesdaysSpicy Pickle(TM), the popular fast casual restaurant brand, with 13 locations in the Greater Denver area, announced the launch of Turkey Tuesday, at any Colorado Spicy Pickle, guests can enjoy any Turkey sandwich, sub or Panini with a bag of chips...
Fazoli's Celebrates 20th Anniversary with $2.99 Baked SpaghettiIn 1989, amid citizen rebellions in Eastern Europe and China, Fazoli's started its own Italian Revolution in Lexington, Ky. by serving affordable pasta meals to the hungry masses. The revolution quickly spread to other cities. In honor of the chain's... T.G.I. Friday's(R) Restaurants Introduce Two New Burgers and Two New Chicken SandwichesT.G.I. Friday's today announced it will feature two new burgers and two new chicken sandwiches on its menu for a limited time at nearly 600 participating restaurants in the U.S. |
Features & Special ReportsFranchising With Family Members Can Be Fraught With Danger Or Filled With SuccessIt can be difficult enough to get a franchise up and running on your own, or with other operational and investing partners, but it can be downright arduous if family members are involved in the deal. But that's the route some franchisees take and when done properly this management model can provide years of personal and professional harmony. But there are some secrets to making it work. Go in unprepared and you could break up a business and a family. The Winner's ColumnAs savvy franchise companies continue to flourish in this challenging economy, FUSR will continue to bring you good news each month, highlighting brands that are adding units, increasing comp store sales, striking deals with investors, and continuing to grow despite the economy - maybe even because of it. And, as the U.S. struggles through its "jobless recovery," growth-oriented franchisors continue to look overseas for expansion opportunities. Sales Intelligence for Superior Performance, Part 2Aggressive growth companies measure the performance of their sales personnel just as they do their advertising. With high recruitment expenses you can't afford mediocre selling performance, which costs dearly in lost franchise deals. A policyholder survey by Prudential Insurance revealed that the greatest influencing factor in the buying process is the sales person. Turning Around Struggling FranchiseesTwo years of tight credit and reduced consumer spending have left many franchisees reeling and put a serious crimp in franchisors' royalty streams. Workout professionals and bankruptcy attorneys experienced in franchising discuss what franchisors can do to help turn around distressed units - without spending scarce funds or getting themselves into legal hot water. New Gift Card Regulations Kicked in August 22ndLast year when President Obama signed the Credit Card Act of 2009 (the Act") into law, the nation's attention largely focused on those provisions of the law that aim to change the way credit card companies do business with consumers. However, since the Act imposes requirements on gift card issuers, it also changed the way many retailers and franchise companies will do business with consumers. Strong Cultures Sell More Franchises!Every franchise organization has a culture, the same way every person has a personality. If your franchise brand is serious about growth and development, ask yourself these two questions: 1) Does our franchise system have a strong, positive culture?; and 2) Is it a culture that promotes selling franchises? Special Operations: Franchising in a Strange LandOpening franchise units in nontraditional locations has been the domain of specialists--but not anymore. With the economy still slumping, lending still tight, and suburban expansion at a standstill, many multi-unit franchisees are exploring the viability of sites such as airports, hotels, colleges, senior centers, highway rest stops, hospitals, and military bases. Rolling with the Punches: Franchisors Continue Adapting to ChangeThe rules and methods for franchise sales are changing daily with the general public's increasing awareness of the economy, deficits, lending, the housing market, and more. As some of us "graybeards" can remember, this isn't the first time the rules have changed--and it won't be the last. Change on the HorizonJust like any business, the franchising business is one that I have seen evolve tremendously over the past 30 years. While many of the cornerstones and crucial elements - product, simplicity, control, and support - remain the same, so much is changing. Hiring Entrepreneurs: A Case Study of Hiring the Spirit of SuccessAs we continue to mine Dave Melton's book, <i>Hire the American Dream,</i> I thought it would be interesting to highlight a case study that demonstrates just how successful smart hiring can be. Here Melton describes his experience hiring an immigrant.
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