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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 NewsBrightStar 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 Snap Fitness "Muscles" Its Way to #1 Ranking in Fitness CategorySnap Fitness, the world's fastest-growing franchisor of state-of-the-art 24/7 express fitness centers, has been ranked in numerous listings on the 2009 compilation of Entrepreneur magazine's Franchise 500®, including the highly-coveted #1 ranking in.. Brain Balance Children's Education Franchise and World Autism AwarenessApril is Autism Awareness month and as such Dr. Robert Melillo, founder of the Brain Balance Program, has been keeping busy ensuring that Autism is at the forefront of the media. The list below represents the first week of Dr. Melillo's appearances... 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. Snap Fitness Announces Expansion into Australia and New ZealandSnap Fitness, the world's fastest growing franchisor of compact, state-of-the-art fitness centers, announced today a partnership with a privately-held, Australian-based area development group headed by Rozlyn Barker, formerly of Goodlife Health Clubs... 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 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. 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. 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 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 Snap Fitness Moves into New Headquarters, "Bulks Up" Corporate StaffAs the world's fastest growing fitness franchise that is consistently opening 300 to 400 new clubs each year, Snap Fitness has just announced a move to a larger corporate headquarters to allow for its growing system of franchise owners and the... Snap 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 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 WELLS FARGO AND THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF WOMEN BUSINESS OWNERS® RECOGNIZE CHICAGO'S SHELLY SUN WITH NATIONAL AWARDBrightStar Healthcare Franchise president recognized as a "trailblazer" for women business owners Spray On, Wipe Off: New Drug Test Technology from the DTCThe Drug Test Consultant, a franchising company specializing in drug testing, is offering a new testing technology. The new test involves a "spray and wipe" method and can detect up to ten different illegal drugs. Massaging the Masses: Massage Heights on Track to Open 18+ Units throughout Inland Orange County and Riverside CountyLocal business developers Ron and Donna Lang Stoffel just announced plans to open 18+ Massage Heights locations in Inland Orange County and Riverside County over the next five years, treating tense, stressed-out consumers to a luxury spa massage... 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 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. 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 Snap Fitness Opens 1,000th ClubLess than six years after opening its first club, Snap Fitness, the fast growing franchise system featuring compact, state-of-the-art fitness centers, announces the opening of its 1,000th club in Saint Paul, Minnesota. First National Urgent Care Franchise Opens in Beaumont to Redefine HealthcareAt a time when Congress is debating different ways to overhaul the nation's health care system, two local business owners will use their business backgrounds to create a new remedy for Beaumont's ailing health care system. Dermacare Announces First International Master Regional Franchise Agreement for AsiaDermacare Laser & Skin Care Clinics®, the only physician-based laser aesthetic skin-care franchisor in the nation, has awarded an International Master Regional Franchise agreement (IMRF) for several Asian cities to Sylvia Ramirez, M.D., and Gunthe 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 BrightStar Announces National Partnership with Mr. Handyman InternationalBrightStar, a full-service healthcare staffing agency that provides medical and non-medical home care, announces its national partnership with Mr. Handyman, the nation's largest full-service home repair and maintenance franchise and the number one... First U.S. Concept to Combine Retail Apothecary with Medical Skin Care Services Gains Backing of High-Level Franchising InvestorsThe first U.S. medical spa franchise to combine skin care procedures with retail product apothecaries has caught the eye of a professional franchise management/investment team, who are helping the founders put their unique concept on the map with a... 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 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 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 National Clean Air Store's Grand Opening in Des Moines, IowaNational Clean Air Store's business is breathing easy 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 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. 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. 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 Named #1 Employer in BCAmid turbulent economic times, Nurse Next Door, Canada's fastest growing home care franchise system, is proud to announce that it has been ranked as the top employer in British Columbia by BCBusiness Magazine. Snap Fitness Promotes Gary Findley To Chief Operating OfficerSnap Fitness, the world's fastest growing franchise featuring compact, state-of-the-art fitness centers, announces the promotion of Gary Findley to Chief Operating Officer. Snap Fitness Ranked No. 1 in Growth Category by the AllBusiness AllStar Franchise RankingsSnap Fitness continues to flex its muscle as one of the top franchise companies. The fastest growing franchise system featuring compact, state-of-the-art fitness centers recently ranked No. 1 in the growth rank category for the second consecutive year... 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 Ranks in Top 20 of Inc. 500Snap Fitness has 'muscled' its way among the Top 20 of Inc. Magazine's annual ranking of the country's 500 fastest-growing private companies. 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 5 Ways Therapeutic Massages can help Fight off the FluScheduling a regular massage can have more than just relaxation benefits. In fact, massage therapy has many physical and emotional health benefits as well. Studies have shown that including massage therapy in your daily wellness routine can have many... Right at Home, National In-Home Care Service, Responds to Growing Senior Population with Nationwide Franchise ExpansionRight at Home Expands Franchise Opportunity Amazing New Drug Test TechnologyThe Drug Test Consultant (DTC) headquartered in Sherman Oaks, CA has added "Spray/Wipe" technology to their repertoire of services offered to clients. This amazing new technology will detect illegal drug usage in the workplace and home without... 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 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... 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 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... 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 Alison McElroy Named General Counsel of Snap FitnessSnap Fitness, the world's largest and fastest growing franchise featuring compact, state-of-the-art fitness centers, announces the appointment of Alison (Ali) McElroy as general counsel of the company, effective June 2009. 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... 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 |
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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