February 06, 2012
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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 News
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.. 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).
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. 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."
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.
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. 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. AlphaGraphics Marks National Entrepreneurship WeekAlphaGraphics knows how important it is to encourage entrepreneurship in business, on both the local and national level.
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. 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.
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. 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. EagleRider Lists Their Top Motorcycle Friendly Food Spots in USEagleRider, the world
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. 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...
Superior Walls Supports Crawford, NY Project for Extreme Makeover: Home EditionWhen the Korpai family of Crawford, N.Y. woke up this morning, they had no idea they'd never sleep in their beds again. After being greeted by the cast of ABC-TV's popular show, Extreme Makeover: Home Edition, the Korpais learned they were going to get a 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. 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... 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. Edible Arrangements' Tariq Farid Named 2009 Entrepreneur of the YearToday, Edible Arrangements(R) President and CEO Tariq Farid was honored by the International Franchise Association as its "Entrepreneur of the Year" during its 49th annual convention being held in San Diego. IFA's Entrepreneur of the Year Award is...
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. 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. 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.
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.
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.
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. Houston Franchise Group Named Twin Peaks Franchisee Of The YearHouston brothers Joe, Ricky and John Rosa and close family friend, Andrew Thomas, have been named Franchisee of the Year by Twin Peaks Restaurants and will be recognized on Sept. 13-14 at the International Franchise Association's (IFA) Public Affairs Conf
Alliance Maintenance Hosts Annual Meeting in NormanAlliance Maintenance, a janitorial franchising company, held its annual meeting in Norman on January 12th and 13th. 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. Applebee's(R) to Serve More Than One Million Thank You Meals to Veterans and Active Duty Military This Veterans DayFor the third consecutive year nationwide, Applebee's expects to serve more than one million free Thank You meals to Veterans and Active Duty Military. 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.
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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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