February 09, 2012
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Your Medical Franchise Business Expansion News SourceFranchise News Watch brings you the latest in medical franchising business expansion 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 Business Expansion NewsNational Urgent Care Group Opens Second Center in Oregonoctors Express, the first ever national urgent care franchise is expanding in Portland just 9 months after they established their first center in Lake Oswego. National Urgent Care Franchise Transforms Medical Care with First South Florida LocationWhile 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. 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...
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. 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.
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. ANY LAB TEST NOW(R) in Wichita Falls, Texas to Provide Convenient Healthcare Lab Testing Direct-to-ConsumerIn an effort to provide professional, convenient and affordable lab testing, ANY LAB TEST NOW®, one of the nation's fastest-growing retail franchising opportunities, has moved its new location in Wichita Falls community. The new facility, located at A
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 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.
Doctors Express Announces Its First Urgent Care Center in Metro Atlanta AreaDoctors Express, a unique new urgent care treatment concept, plans to open its first Atlanta area facility in Buckhead by early December. To be located on the ground floor of the new Piedmont West Medical Building at the intersection of I-75 & Howell.
Koko Fitclub Franchise To Debut in The HotBed of Cool TechnologyKoko FitClub, LLC, the technology company revolutionizing the fitness franchise world and hailed by Entrepreneur Magazine as "What the fitness industry needs," announced today its well-suited arrival into the innovative Silicon Valley. Owners Jeff and Ela Snap Fitness Expanding Into IndiaSnap Fitness, Inc., the rapidly growing franchisor of compact, 24/7 express fitness clubs, today announced it will open new clubs in Bangalore and Mumbai, India. Any Lab Test Now in Little Rock, Arkansas to Provide Convenient Healthcare Lab Testing Direct-to-ConsumersIn a effort to provide professional, convenient and affordable lab testing, Any Lab Test Now®, one of the nation's fastest-growing retail franchising opportunities, has moved to its new location in the Little Rock, AR community. The new facility, loca Interim HealthCare Opens New Franchise Office in Galveston County, TXInterim HealthCare Inc, the nation's leading health care franchise company, is pleased to welcome new Franchisees Brett & Tracy Bozeman and Sharon Davis in the Galveston, Texas area. 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. Medifast Weight Control Centers Open Las Colinas, Texas LocationMedifast, Inc. (NYSE: MED) announced the grand opening of a Las Colinas, Texas, Medifast Weight Control Center, the 15th Medifast Weight Control Center to open in 2010. The Center is approximately 1,500 square feet and has six private counseling rooms. Th Brightstar Healthcare Expands Caregiving Network To NapervilleBrightStar Healthcare, a full-service home healthcare and medical staffing agency, announces the expansion of its caregiving network and opening of its newest location at 1112 S. Washington St. Suite 15, Naperville, IL. 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. Nurse Next Door Launches First Alberta FranchiseAs the percentage of Alberta's senior population continues to grow, likely to double from the current 11% over the next 20 years, the needs of this group are becoming increasingly important. Brightstar Healthcare Expands Caregiving Network To ColumbusBrightStar Healthcare, a full-service healthcare staffing agency, announces the expansion of its caregiving network and the opening of newest location at 2000 West Henderson Road, Suite 330. Summer Opening For First Koko Fitclub In Washington StateKoko FitClub, LLC, the technology company reinventing the fitness franchise business, announced an expanded West Coast presence with a new area development agreement in Washington State. The first Washington location, Koko FitClub Woodinville, will open a Doctors Express Urgent Care Opens in Seattle as Convenient, Affordable Alternative to ERAmid a period of turbulence for America's health care system, and as the family doctor becomes more over-loaded and less accessible, a new state-of-the art medical center is opening its doors, with the promise to dramatically improve access and affordabil Brightstar Healthcare Expands Caregiving Network To KnoxvilleBrightStar Healthcare, a full-service medical staffing and home healthcare agency, announces the expansion of its caregiving network to the Knoxville area. eMed-ID, World's First Medical Identification Franchise, Opens Tampa Bay Market for Franchise SaleseMed-ID, the world's first medical identification franchise providing consumers with a personal USB device that will expedite emergency responders treatment of trauma victims or those unable to communicate, is rapidly expanding its national footprint... Medifast Weight Control Center Opens in Austin, TXedifast, Inc. (NYSE: MED) today announced the grand opening of its newest Medifast Weight Control Center in Austin, Tx. The new Medifast Weight Control Center is located at The Shops at Arbor Trails, 4301 W. William Cannon, Bldg. B. Suite 226... Dermacare Introduces New, Lower-Cost Franchise Option for Smaller MarketsDermacare Laser & Skin Care Clinics®, the only physician-based laser and aesthetic skin-care franchisor in the world, today announced the availability of Dermacare Laser Clinic® (DLC), a new franchise model for existing medical practices. 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. Koko Fitclub Franchise Stakes A Claim In NebraskaKoko FitClub, LLC, the technology company reinventing the fitness franchise business and hailed by Entrepreneur Magazine as "What the fitness industry needs," announced today the September opening of the first Koko FitClub in Nebraska. Keely and Tim Frame Massaging the Masses: Massage Heights on Track to Open 1,620 Units by 2012Massage Heights, a burgeoning franchise with 13 healthy locations and 288 under development, is kneading its way into the $15 billion massage industry – poised to outpace competitors with a clearly distinctive business model, atmosphere and product Doctors Express Announces Its First Center in Northern ColoradoDoctors Express announces its first urgent care center in Colorado. Fort Collins resident Mark Damschroder will own the new Northern Colorado center scheduled to open in June 2009. Damschroder plans to open other centers in Colorado and Wyoming. '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. Brightstar Healthcare Expands Caregiving Network To PhiladelphiaAccording to the National Coalition on Health Care, health care spending in the United States is projected to reach $2.9 trillion in 2009. Brightstar Healthcare Expands Caregiving Network To San AntonioAccording to the National Coalition on Health Care, health care spending in the United States is projected to reach $2.9 trillion in 2009. Taking Tranquility to New Heights: Massage Heights Opens First Keller Franchise LocationSoothing music, relaxing aromatic candles, a clean and calming environment, and experienced massage therapists. All these are available at Massage Heights, the new, luxurious therapeutic massage clinic located at 1961 Main Street, Suite 300 in Keller. World's First Medical Identification Franchise Launches NationallyeMed-ID, the world's first medical identification franchise, announced today the launch of its low-cost, home-based franchise concept , providing consumers with a personal USB device containing their full medical history, which can then be easily... 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. Right at Home(R) International Opens First U.S. Master Franchise For In-Home Senior Care Services in ChinaRight at Home® International, Inc., a leading franchisor of in-home senior care and assistance, recently entered the Chinese market through a master franchise license agreement with an entrepreneurial group in Beijing, China. The first Right at Home o Houston's Massage Heights Opens Its 12th Location in WeslayanWeslayan Massage Heights in Houston opens its doors in time for the most romantic day of the year -- Valentine's Day. Massage Heights Houston opened its 12th Houston massage spa location on Friday, February 5th, 2010 in the Weslayan area of Houston. EMT Opens Tampa Bay FranchiseEMT, continuing to expand for a national foot print, announces the opening of its Tampa Bay Franchise. Medifast Weight Control Centers Open New Location in Austin, TXMedifast, Inc. (NYSE: MED) today announced the grand opening of its fourth Medifast Weight Control Center in Austin, TX. The new Medifast Weight Control Center is located at Gateway Shopping Center... |
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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