February 05, 2012
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Your Medical Franchise News SourceFranchise News Watch brings you the latest in medical franchising news from around the web. As a news aggregator for the medical franchise industry, Franchise News Watch streams the latest ground breaking franchise articles, features, guides, blogs, news and more directly to your desktop.  Medical Franchise News
ANY LAB TEST NOW® Franchisees of the Year and Best Start Franchise Awards AnnouncedANY LAB TEST NOW® is pleased to announce the 2011 Franchisee of the Year and the 2011 Best Start Franchisee. Sonus Franchise Reaches 100 Location Milestone, Offers Growth Opportunity For Audiology Private Practice OwnersAs U.S. small business owners seek innovative ways to expand during a still unyielding economy, Sonus has announced through Michele Fusco, Senior Vice President of Medical Business Operations for Amplifon USA, the opening of over 100 Sonus Franchise... BrightStar Care Helps Spread the Word About National Glaucoma Awareness MonthMore than 2.2 million Americans have glaucoma, the leading cause of preventable blindness. However, half of them don't even know it.
First National Urgent Care Franchise Provides Superior, Affordable Medical Care in BrowardWhile debate over the nation’s healthcare system continues, a board-certified family physician is teaming up with a successful international businessman, to provide a new alternative in efficient and affordable patient care. BrightStar Care(R) Recognized As World-Class FranchiseBrightStar Care(R), the fastest growing franchise brand in the senior care industry, was recently identified as one of 25 World-Class Franchises for 2012 by the Franchise Research Institute. Massage Heights Announces Collaboration with the American Cancer Society and Joins the Fight for a World with Less Cancer and More BirthdaysMassage Heights, an international premium franchise membership massage company that makes regular massage therapy affordable and convenient to the masses announced today their new relationship with the American Cancer Society(R). Massage Heights Conducts Outreach to Potential Retreat Owners for Remaining Houston LocationsMassage Heights, a membership-based massage therapy franchise, is offering investors the opportunity to own their own business in a rapidly growing field through a Massage Heights franchise in Houston.
Koko FitClub Ranks Among Best in Entrepreneur Magazine's 2012 Franchise 500Koko FitClub made its debut this month in the 33rd Annual Entrepreneur Magazine Franchise 500 rankings. Massage Heights Salutes Houston's Amateur AthletesMassage Heights, a leading provider of sports massage therapy, has created a special award to recognize the achievements of athletically-inclined men and women in Houston.
Snap Fitness Ranked Among the Top 50 Franchises in Entrepreneur’s 2012 Franchise 500(R)For the sixth consecutive year, Snap Fitness has been named one of the top 500 franchises in the United States, ranking #36 in Entrepreneur Magazine’s Franchise 500(R).
Nurse Next Door Signs First U.S. Franchise LocationsNurse Next Door Home Care Services, one of North America’s fastest growing franchise systems, took a major step forward in its aggressive US expansion plan. BrightStar Group Holdings, Inc. names Brian Schnell COOBrightStar Group Holdings, Inc. announces the addition of Brian Schnell as Chief Operating Officer and Chief Legal Officer, and Kevin Pignone as Vice President of Field Support.
CareMinders Cultivates Niche to Redefine U.S. Home Care IndustryCareMinders Home Care announced today its aggressive franchise growth plan: an expansion strategy that reflects a game-changing move for the in-home care industry. Interim HealthCare Provides Home Safety Tips for the New YearAccording to recent studies, accidents at home rank among the leading causes of injury and death in the United States. For those over 60, the risk of injury becomes greater. With 89 percent of aging homeowners preferring to stay in the comfort of their...
Nurse Next Door Named One of BC's Top 10 EmployersNurse Next Door, one of North America's fastest growing home care franchise systems, is proud to announce that they have been named to BC Business Magazine's 2011 Best Companies to Work for in BC list in the number 3 spot.
Star-Spangled Franchise OpportunityKnowing full well that our nation's veterans are offered few resources for transitioning into the civilian workforce, BrightStar Care(R) is offering a discounted franchise fee to these returning heroes.
Interim HealthCare Franchisees Recognize Professionals During National Home Care and Hospice MonthEach November during National Home Care and Hospice Month, Interim HealthCare franchisees across the country recognize their network of professionals that provide home care and hospice services to nearly 50,000 patients each day. First National Urgent Care Franchise Awards Anne Arundel TerritoryDoctors Express, the first ever national urgent care franchise, has awarded a territory to a local husband-and-wife business team that plans to greatly enhance medical care in the in the Chesapeake Bay area. Local Business Helps Families and Schools with Head LiceLice Squad Canada announced today the expansion of the business into the greater Calgary, Winnipeg and Kingston areas. Interim HealthCare Launches New Interim Transitions Services Chronic Care Support ProgramInterim HealthCare, the nation's leading home healthcare franchise, announced today the launch of its new Interim Transitions Services Chronic Care Support Program, to effectively transition patients suffering from chronic diseases from an inpatient... Doctors Express of Downingtown: More Than Just Urgent CareUrgent care centers act as convenient, affordable alternatives to emergency rooms for non-life-threatening conditions. One innovative center in Downingtown, Pa. has taken the concept to a new level. Interim HealthCare Honors National Hospice Month with Debut of Fifth Video in Documentary SeriesInterim HealthCare(R), the nation's first and finest home healthcare franchise company, today launched the fifth of its eight-part documentary series for 2011. Edmonton South West Awarded 2011 Nurse Next Door Franchise of the Year AwardTodd and Amanda Carwell, owners of Nurse Next Door's Edmonton South West franchise smiled a little bigger recently when they were awarded the company's 2011 Franchise Partner of the Year award. Nurse Next Door Initiates Five New Members Into Founders ClubNurse Next Door, one of North America's fastest growing franchise systems, recently announced the addition of five new members to their impressive Founders Right at Home Caregiver Receives Humanitarian AwardOn Oct. 23, Kris Golder received the Mother Teresa Compassionate Caregiver Award during the First Annual Senior Care Humanitarian Awards Ceremony at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum in Yorba Linda, Calif.
'Fit' to be a Franchise OwnerCharlice Noble-Jones woke up last Tuesday as a fourth grade social studies teacher. And now, she is partnering with Snap Fitness CEO Peter Taunton and opening a gym in Albany, Georgia.
Interim HealthCare Announces Grand Opening In Sterling Heights, MichiganInterim HealthCare, the nation's first and finest home healthcare franchise company, announced today the grand opening of its location in Sterling Heights, Michigan.
Lice Squad Canada Continues to ExpandDawn Mucci, Founder and President of Lice Squad Canada (www.licesquad.com) today announced it has expanded its management team to take advantage of the company's recent growth. Nurse Next Door Recognized Among Canada's Most Admired Corporate CulturesFor the second year in a row, Nurse Next Door, Canada's fastest growing home care franchise system, has been named a Regional Winner of Canada's 10 Most Admired Corporate Cultures in the Best Emerging Organization
Interim HealthCare Announces Grand Opening in Langhorne, PennsylvaniaInterim HealthCare, the nations first and finest home healthcare franchise company announced today the grand opening of its location in Langhorne, Pennsylvania. Interim HealthCare Provides Stress-Free Travel Tips for Seniors During the Holiday SeasonThe holiday travel season is upon us and according to recent reports, more than 40 million Americans are expected to travel during the Thanksgiving holiday season alone. Snap Fitness and Rolling Strong(TM) Launch Gym Membership Program at Pilot Flying J Locations Nationwide to Help Professional Drivers, Travelers Muscle Up While on the RoadSnap Fitness, the world's fastest-growing franchisor of 24/7 express fitness centers, announces a partnership with Rolling Strong(TM), the leader in health and wellness for professional drivers, that will offer an easy in, easy out workout concept at Interim HealthCare Announces Grand Opening In Birmingham, AlabamaInterim HealthCare, the nation's first and finest home healthcare franchise company announced today the grand opening of its location in Birmingham, Alabama. |
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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