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Your Medical Franchise General Announcement News SourceFranchise News Watch brings you the latest in medical franchising general announcement 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 General Announcement NewsSnap Fitness Franchise Announces Are You 'Fit' to Be a Franchise Owner?The entrepreneurial spirit around the country is about to 'warm-up' and hit the gym. Peter Taunton, Founder and CEO of Snap Fitness, the world's fastest-growing franchisor of 24/7 express fitness centers, announces the launch of his "Partner with Peter" c Local Medical Facility Sees Increase of Winter Injuries/IllnessesPatients with winter related injuries and sicknesses are filling-up a new, local medical facility that offers patients a more cost effective and quicker alternative to the area's overcrowded emergency rooms. Doctors Express, the nation's first ever nation Snap Fitness Names Chad Vinson Ruf Director of Personal TrainingSnap Fitness, the world's fastest-growing franchisor of state-of-the-art 24/7 express fitness centers, announces the appointment of Chad Vinson Ruf as Director of Personal Training. Snap Fitness Ranked Amongst the Top 50 Franchises in Entrepreneur's Franchise 500Snap Fitness, the world' s fastest growing franchisor of compact, state-of-the-art fitness centers, has been named one of the top 500 franchises in the United States, ranking No. 33 in Entrepreneur Magazine' s Franchise 500, No. 27 in Fastest-Growing fran Snap Fitness Ranked Amongst the Top 50 Franchises in Entrepreneur's Franchise 500(R)Snap Fitness, the world's fastest growing franchisor of compact, state-of-the-art fitness centers, has been named one of the top 500 franchises in the United States, ranking No. 33 in Entrepreneur Magazine's Franchise 500®, No. 27 in Fastest-Growing f Snap Fitness Raises the Bar With New Personal Wellness ProgramContinuing to anchor itself atop the $18.5 billion fitness industry, Snap Fitness announces the launch of easyFIT, a personal wellness program that helps users achieve their fitness goals and better results. BrightStar Ranked Amongst the Top 500 Franchises in Entrepreneur's Franchise 500(R)BrightStar, a full-service home healthcare and medical staffing agency, has been named one of the top 500 franchises in the United States, ranking #152 in Entrepreneur Magazine's Franchise 500®. This is the first time BrightStar has been ranked by the BrightStar's Hire an Elf(TM) Program Relieves Holiday Stress for Family CaregiversBrightStar, a full-service home healthcare and medical staffing agency, announced the launch of its "Hire an Elf" program, designed to reduce the increased emotional and physical stress of caring for aging loved ones and children during the hectic holiday Local Healthcare Company Presented With National RecognitionBrightStar of Essex County, NJ, a full-service home healthcare and medical staffing agency, was recently awarded national recognition by the Community Health Accreditation Program, Inc., the oldest national, community-based accrediting body. Taking Tranquility to New Heights: Massage Heights Opens Matthews 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 retreat located at 1915 Matthews Township Pkwy. Recognizing Signs Your Aging Loved One Needs Assistance"Aging adults that are facing new limitations often try to avoid drawing attention to themselves. It's not uncommon for an out-of-town relative to be unaware of the changes their loved ones are facing. Holiday family gatherings can be a good time to asses Franchise Consulting - A Recession-Proof Business That Thrives in Any EconomyDespite the fact that the country continues to be mired in an economic downturn, Franchise Alliance founder and president, Dan Prechtel, finds himself in the enviable position of operating a business that continues to thrive. BrightStar names JD Sun Executive Vice President of Franchise DevelopmentBrightStar Franchising, LLC, a full-service healthcare staffing agency that provides medical and non-medical homecare to private clients within their homes, as well as supplemental healthcare staff to corporate clients, announces the appointment of JD Sun BrightStar Names JD Sun Executive Vice President of Franchise DevelopmentBrightStar Franchising, LLC, a full-service healthcare staffing agency that provides medical and non-medical homecare to private clients within their homes, as well as supplemental healthcare staff to corporate clients, announces the appointment of JD Sun More Koko FitClubs to love in DallasThe momentum keeps building for Koko FitClub, LLC, the fitness franchise revolutionizing the industry with spa-like clubs built around their groundbreaking, proprietary exercise technology- the Koko Smartraining System. Today the company announced a secon Mississauga Awarded 2010 Nurse Next Door Franchise Partner of the Year AwardDavid and Lucie Shaw, owners of Nurse Next Door's Mississauga franchise smiled a little bigger recently when they were awarded the company's 2010 Franchise Partner of the Year award. In front of their fellow franchise partners along with the team from the Massaging the Masses: Massage Heights on Track to Open 20 Units throughout Atlanta Market by 2015Local business developer Tom Gustoff is planning to open the doors to Atlanta's second Massage Heights retreat with the help of Randy Merrill, Gustoff's newest strategic partner. This location will be the second of 20 locations set to open in the Atlanta Massage Heights Mission Viejo Set to Open Its 1st Retail Location in Mission Viejo, CA on November 5th, 2010Mission Viejo massage therapy spa offers relief from the daily grind. Soothing music, relaxing aromatic candles, a luxurious and calming environment, and experienced massage therapists. All these are available at Massage Heights Mission Viejo's first loca Massage Heights Opens Cornerstone Retreat in Mission ViejoLocal business developers Ron and Donna Lang Stoffel, long-time residents and active members of the Mission Viejo community, are opening the doors to Mission Viejo's first affordable, upscale massage retreat, Massage Heights. This will be the first of 18 Koko FitClub's Growth Spurred On by Multi-Unit OwnersFitClub, LLC, the fitness franchise responsible for Smartraining, the groundbreaking, patented, exercise technology changing lives across the US and Canada, today released a list of locations where multi-unit owners are opening additional Koko FitClubs. M Massage Heights Franchise San Diego Opened Its 1st San Diego Retail Location in Carlsbad, CA on October 1st, 2010Therapeutic Carlsbad, CA massage spa offers relief from the daily grind. Soothing music, relaxing aromatic candles, a luxurious and calming environment, and experienced massage therapists. All these are available at Massage Heights San Diego's first locat EMT Joins With Pinellas Suncoast Transit AuthorityExpress Medical Transporters (EMT) has signed on to provide door-to-door transportation for the paratransit system of the Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority (PSTA). EMT will be one of three companies clients can choose for ambulatory transportation as pa HART Health: Headaches Cause More Than $61 Billion a Year in Lost TimeHeadaches, back pain, arthritis and other aches distract employees and cost companies more than $61 billion a year in lost productive time, according to a study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association. EMT Franchise Participates In MDA Telethon In St. LouisExpress Medical Transporters (EMT) sent 12 volunteers to help answer phones at the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) telethon in St. Louis Monday, Sept. 6. In addition to volunteering their time, EMT matched donations for 15 minutes during the show, do Snap Fitness 'Stretches Out' Free Trial Pass to Facebook FansAs cooler temperatures approach and many people are looking to bring their fitness routines indoors, they are not looking to scale back on their budgets. Snap Fitness, the world's fastest growing fitness franchise, has a quick, simple and cost effective Massage Heights Franchise to Open Cornerstone Retreat in Mission ViejoLocal business developers Ron and Donna Lang Stoffel just announced plans for an October 2010 launch of Mission Viejo's premier Massage Heights, located at 26032 Marguerite Parkway, treating tense, stressed-out consumers to a luxury spa massage experience Medifast Weight Control Centers Franchise Open First Virginia LocationMedifast, Inc. (NYSE: MED) announces the grand opening of the first Virginia Medifast Weight Control Center, located in Fairfax. The new center is approximately 1,275-square-feet and has six private counseling rooms. The Fairfax Medifast Weight Control Ce Nurse Next Door Launches U.S. Franchise OperationsNurse Next Door Home Healthcare Services, one of North America's fastest growing franchise systems, is taking a major step towards achieving its long-term vision. The leading senior home care franchise system in Canada is now launching its much anticipate BrightStar Franchise Announces International Expansion Into CanadaAfter nearly six years of exponential franchise growth in the United States, BrightStar, a full-service healthcare staffing agency that provides both medical and non-medical homecare, announces its expansion into Canada with the award of a Master Franchis BrightStar Franchise Announces International Expansion Into CanadaAfter nearly six years of exponential franchise growth in the United States, BrightStar, a full-service healthcare staffing agency that provides both medical and non-medical homecare, announces its expansion into Canada with the awarding of a Master Franc Massage Heights Newport Beach Franchise Set to Open Its 1st Orange County Retail Location in Newport Beach, CA on August 20th, 2010Soothing music, relaxing aromatic candles, a clean and calming environment, and experienced massage therapists. All these are available at Massage Heights Newport Beach's newest location in The Bluffs Shopping Center at 1334 Bison Ave, Newport Beach, CA 9 Massage Heights Franchise Atlanta's New Sublime Summertime Massage Offers Sandy Springs and Atlanta Consumers Relief From the Summer HeatInspired by refreshing cucumber and mint, Massage Heights Atlanta's exclusive Sublime Summertime Massage helps Sandy Springs and Atlanta consumers escape, relax and reenergize this summer. Snap Fitness Franchise Names Wes Tang Director of International Business DevelopmentSnap Fitness, the world's fastest-growing franchisor of state-of-the-art 24/7 express fitness centers, announces the appointment of Wes Tang as Director of International Business Development. Koko Fitclub Franchise Rides into TexasKoko FitClub, LLC, the technology company reinventing the fitness franchise business, adds the Lone Star State to its growing roster of locations nationwide. This first area agreement in Texas encompasses the high-growth suburbs north of Dallas including Snap Fitness Franchise Adds Experience to Support System's Aggressive GrowthSnap Fitness, the world's fastest-growing franchisor of state-of-the-art 24/7 express fitness centers, has added Armin Krienke as Director of Corporate Wellness and Member Benefits, Brandt Schmitz as Online Marketing Manager and John Voskamp as Director o Cape Cod the Latest in Koko FitClub's Franchise Massachusetts DevelopmentKoko FitClub, LLC, the technology company reinventing the fitness franchise business, adds Cape Cod to their growing list of area development agreements for Massachusetts. The first location in this multi-unit agreement for the Cape will open late summer ANY LAB TEST NOW(R) Franchise Partners with s5health to Fight DiabetesANY LAB TEST NOW®, the first direct-access lab testing [franchise company] with over 117 locations nationwide, announced today its partnership with s5health, an online management tool designed specifically for diabetics to help manage this chronic con BrightStar Franchise Becomes First Approved Franchise System to Receive Credit Facility from New SBA Guaranteed Lending ProgramBrightStar(R), the first franchising company in the United States to specialize in both medical and non-medical care and healthcare staffing, announced today that it has become the first franchisor to receive a credit facility from a new SBA guaranteed le Snap Fitness Franchise Founder, CEO Peter Taunton Named Ernst and Young Entrepreneur of the YearPeter Taunton, Founder and CEO of Snap Fitness, the world's fastest-growing franchisor of state-of-the-art 24/7 express fitness centers, was recently named an Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year in the Upper Midwest Region for Consumer Services. Koko Fitclub Franchise Continues Growth In MassachusettsKoko FitClub, LLC, the technology company reinventing the fitness franchise business, continues to add locations in its home state of Massachusetts, today announcing their latest in the MetroWest town of Acton. Scheduled to open in August at 342... Massage Heights Franchise on Track to Open 32 Franchise Businesses in Sacramento, Stockton, California Metro AreasLocal franchise business developers R.J. and Terri Cicchetti just announced plans to open 32 Massage Heights franchise locations in the Sacramento, Stockton, and northern California markets over the next four years, treating tense, stressed... Snap Fitness Franchise Founder, CEO Peter Taunton Named Ernst and Young Entrepreneur of the YearPeter Taunton, Founder and CEO of Snap Fitness, the world's fastest-growing franchisor of state-of-the-art 24/7 express fitness centers, was recently named an Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year in the Upper Midwest Region for Consumer Services. Medifast Weight Control Franchise Centers Open Two New Maryland LocationsMedifast, Inc. (NYSE: MED) today announced the grand opening of two new Medifast Weight Control Center locations in Annapolis, Md., and Gaithersburg, Md. The new 1,551-square-foot Annapolis Medifast Weight Control Center is located at the Festival... Nurse Next Door Named Most Innovative Workplace by YWCA VancouverSince 1984 The Women of Distinction Awards have honored workplaces that continue to demonstrate their diversity and creativity in supporting the needs of their employees. Having been nominated as a finalist in 2009, Nurse Next Door was again honored... HART Health Franchise System Expands to Meet DemandHART Health, an industrial first aid supply franchisor, is expanding its franchise system this year and has hired Jeff Brandli for the role of Sales Performance Director to manage the growth of new franchise units. Pumping Up: Snap Fitness Ranks as One of Nation's Fastest Growing FranchisesSnap Fitness, the world's fastest growing franchise system featuring compact, state-of-the-art fitness centers, was recently ranked as the highest fitness franchise on the 2010 Franchise Times 'Fast 55' list. Any Lab Test Now Offering Tests Geared to Women in Honor of National Women's Health WeekMay 9th this year is not only Mother's Day, it is also the first day of the 11th annual National Women's Health Week, which begins on May 9th and runs until May 15th. This week long health observance was coordinated by the Department of Health and... 24 Hour Health Club Expands in Spite of Competition from Bigger Gyms and Fitness ChainsGold's Gym, NYSC, Retro Fitness, Bally's; the list goes on. "Big Box" Gyms have been popular for decades, however a relative newcomer, Snap Fitness has experienced explosive growth nationally over the past few years in spite of competition from the... Taking Tranquility to New Heights: Massage Heights Opens Baltimore 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 retreat located at 2544 Quarry Lake Dr. in Quarry Lake... Nurse Next Door Franchise Recognized Among Canada's Best Workplaces of 2010Nurse Next Door, Canada's fastest growing home care franchise system, took another step forward on its journey to becoming a globally admired brand with recognition as one of Canada's Best Workplaces of 2010. Today, the Great Place to Work Institute... |
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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