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Your Franchise Media Coverage News SourceFranchise News Watch brings you the latest in franchising media coverage 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 Media Coverage NewsVehicle 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. 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. 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. 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. 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...
Global Real Estate Network Marks 39 YearsIn spite of a struggling economy, RE/MAX continues to be the industry leader in key categories, and is also leading the way in international growth, adding 8 countries in 2011. Fear of Losing Loyalty-Program Status Looms Larger Than Lost Luggage, Missed Flights73% of travelers would choose loyalty-program benefits over a spouse if they could take just one on the road, according to an eye-opening survey of nearly 10,000 globetrotters released today by Starwood Preferred Guest (SPG). Coldwell Banker Central PA Builders Breakfast a Success - Area Builders, New Construction Agents Gather to Kick Off 2012Coldwell Banker Select Professionals offered a “Building for Success in 2012” breakfast seminar last week to bring new construction partners together at the Park Inn Harrisburg West, to deliberate over 2012 market conditions, priorities and... Domino's Pizza® Raises $2.4 Million for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital®Domino's Pizza (NYSE: DPZ), the recognized world leader in pizza delivery, raised more than $2.4 million for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital during the 2011 St. Jude Thanks and Giving® campaign. Flippers Pizzeria Celebrates 25 Years in Central Florida.This month, January 2012, Flippers Pizzeria, an Orlando pizza restaurant with eleven locations and a central commissary that supports the growth of the pizza franchise, celebrates its twenty‐fifth year in Central Florida. Jackson Hewitt® Tax Tips: Choosing the Right Tax PreparerApproximately 60 percent of taxpayers will opt to use paid, professional tax preparers to file their 2011 income tax returns.
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. 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. Soft Pretzel Favorite Auntie Anne’s Launches Baking Kit Recipe ChallengeLadies and gentlemen, start your ovens! Auntie Anne's, the iconic brand known for its fresh hand-rolled treats, is encouraging its fans’ inner bakers to shine this winter through its newly-introduced Baking Kit Recipe Challenge.
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... Century 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.. Ben & Jerry’s Franchisees Serve Up Benevolence in the BahamasOver 200 Ben & Jerry’s franchisees, managers, staff and friends gathered on Friday to help rehabilitate two separate underserved recreational areas for children while in the Bahamas for their annual Global Franchise Meeting. Jamba CEO James D. White To Join Fans at First Kentucky Jamba Juice Store Opening on January 30Franchise Owners, The Speaquess Group, Celebrate the Official Opening of their First Store in Lexington, Kentucky at 7:00am on January 30 with Official Ribbon Cutting Ceremony to Take Place at 4:00pm. 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. 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.
Anytime Fitness Releases Annual "Weight of the Union" ReportIn 2011, more Anytime Fitness members worked out late at night, cashed in on health insurance reimbursements and made March the busiest workout month. Schools Get Chance at $2,500 With HOJO's Give Happy ChallengeToday, students of Claudia Taylor "Lady Bird" Johnson High School in San Antonio, Tex. helped kick off the Howard Johnson(R) hotel brand's 2012 Give Happy Challenge, becoming the first of four schools throughout the country to win a $2,500 donation... AmRest Holdings CEO Henry McGovern to Speak at Mullin Law Franchise ConferenceHenry McGovern, CEO of AmRest Holdings, SE will be the keynote speaker at the Fourth Annual Mullin Law Franchise Roundtable.
Jamba Juice CEO James D. White to Appear on the Nationally Syndicated TV Show "Black Enterprise Business Report" on January 28 and 29.Jamba Juice Company (NASDAQ: JMBA) announced today that its Chairman, President, and CEO, James D. White, will appear on the January 28 and 29 Football's Biggest Day Means Big Business for Buffalo Wild WingsThe final football matchup of the season means big business for Buffalo Wild Wings(R), who proved last year that the field isn't the only place records are broken. In fact, the sports grill and bar sold more than 6 million wings on Feb. 6 last year and... H&R Block Announces Dates for Reporting Interim Tax Return VolumeH&R Block Inc. (NYSE: HRB) today announced its schedule for reporting interim tax return volume for the 2012 tax season now under way. AlphaGraphics Marks National Entrepreneurship WeekAlphaGraphics knows how important it is to encourage entrepreneurship in business, on both the local and national level. Fundraising Goes Up, Up & Away for National Pancake DayIHOP(R) is on a mission to raise $2.7 million for Children's Miracle Network Hospitals and other local charities with its National Pancake Day celebration, set for Tuesday, February 28. Toys"R"Us, Inc. Urges Parents And Caregivers To Help Remove Unsafe Items From The Marketplace During Upcoming ‘great Trade-in’ EventToys"R"Us, Inc. today issued a new call to action for customers to rid their homes of potentially unsafe old and second-hand baby products and exchange them for savings on a new item during the “Great Trade-In” event. Think Teens Need to Learn a Thing or Two About Money?H&R Block (NYSE: HRB) offers personal finance curriculum to high schools through H&R Block Dollars & Sense and is accepting applications through February from interested teachers. RE/MAX Chairman: Look for Continued Housing Market Recovery in 2012The end of 2011 brought good news on the nation's economic front, with unemployment in December falling to its lowest level in three years and the economy adding 200,000 jobs during the same month. Dahn Yoga Community Announces the Woodland Body + Brain Center as its Center of the MonthDahn Yoga & Health Centers, Inc., a national leader in health and wellness, is proud to announce that one of its franchises, a Texas yoga star, the Woodlands Body + Brain Center has been designated as Center of the Month for January 2012. Hilton Worldwide Becomes Fastest Growing Major Hotel CompanyHilton Worldwide has become the fastest growing major hotel company, expanding its portfolio by 29 percent since June 2007 and surpassing its competitors in total rate of room growth.
Massage Envy Announces 40 Millionth MassageMassage Envy, the pioneer and national leader of professional, convenient and affordable massage and spa services, announced today that the company has performed its 40 millionth massage. Sheraton Atlanta Perimeter Hotel Invites Guests to Celebrate Valentine's Day with their Special Romance PackageSheraton Atlanta Perimeter Hotel North, located near Dunwoody, GA, announces a new special savings package. ColorTyme Kicks Off 2012 National Convention with a Bang – Lower FeesNew ColorTyme CEO Cathy Skula delivered shock-and-awe punch to the kick off of the ColorTyme 2012 National Convention, themed Make It Happen, by rolling out a new strategic plan for growth that included lower fees. Yogurtland Debut at ChefDanceYogurtland, the pioneer of the self-serve frozen yogurt category, expands its presence in Utah with a pop-up store in Park City for participants of ChefDance during the Sundance Film Festival. Dina Dwyer-Owens: What I Learned on "Undercover Boss"Dina Dwyer-Owens, Chairwoman and CEO of The Dwyer Group, appeared on CBS's hit reality show "Undercover Boss" on Jan. 22 for a journey that today has connected her to her company's service brands on a whole new level. Allegra Network Executive Shares Marketing Expertise at 2012 PODi Application ForumAllegra Network LLC, one of the world’s leading marketing, print, sign and graphic communications franchisors, announced today that Vice President of Marketing Jessica Eng will co-present a seminar. Tint World® Automotive Styling Center Franchise Celebrates its 30 Year Anniversary in 2012Tint World(R), America’s largest and fastest-growing window tinting and automotive styling franchise is celebrating its 30th Year Anniversary in 2012. |
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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