February 06, 2012
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Your Medical Franchise Media Coverage News SourceFranchise News Watch brings you the latest in medical franchising media coverage 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 Media Coverage NewsMassage 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. 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... 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.
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. 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 Massage Heights Franchise Opportunities Link Mother and DaughterWhen native Texan Diana Jenkins told her New Hampshire-based daughter about the health benefits of a professional massage, she had no idea that ownership of a Massage Heights franchise was in their collective future. Today, Jenkins and her daughter Amy Ca Undercover Boss: How BrightStar Keeps Rapid Growth on TrackIt's an exciting time when a company is growing fast -- but it's also a risky time. If you move too fast, execution can suffer. Interim Healthcare Mother And Daughter Franchise Team Builds Family Business On Care And CompassionWhen we think of mothers, we reflect on the great love, care and compassion they bestow upon their families. They nurture and protect, guide and comfort. Every year on Mother's Day, we are reminded of how hard moms work to care for their families. For two Brightstar Care(R) Launches Free Caregiver Support TechnologyBringing a new wave of innovation to caregiving and helping families all around the world, BrightStar Care® announces the launch of a new caregiver support technology. Snap Fitness Continues to 'Pump Up' Presence in Canada, Receives 2011 Franchisees' Choice DesignationSnap Fitness, the world's fastest growing franchise featuring compact, 24/7 fitness centers, has been recognized with a 2011 Franchisees' Choice designation, presented by the Canadian Franchise Association (CFA). Florida Spring Break Spot Has Sprung a Koko FitClubAdd Florida to Koko FitClub's growing locations list. Koko FitClub, LLC, is the fitness franchise revolutionizing the industry with spa-like clubs built around groundbreaking, proprietary exercise technology- the Koko Smartraining System. Today the compan BrightStar Care, A National Provider Of Home Healthcare And Medical Staffing, Launches Free Caregiver Support TechnologyBrightStar Care announced exciting news today emphasizing their commitment to innovation and continuing their pursuit of providing support for caregivers and helping families and all around the world. Brightstar Care, A National Provider Of Home Healthcare And Medcial Staffing, Launches Free Caregiver Support TechnologyBrightStar Care® announced exciting news today emphasizing their commitment to innovation and continuing their pursuit of providing support for caregivers and helping families and all around the world. Snap Fitness Named Among Top Franchisors for Young EntrepreneursYoung entrepreneurs have turned to franchising as a sound business option that presents them with a proven business model and the ability to start growing right from the beginning. Catering to those young entrepreneurs looking to go into business for them Massage Heights Commissions One-of-a-Kind Robe From Chloe Dao!Fashion designer Chloe Dao, who rose to national fame with her much publicized victory on season two of Project Runway, has created a luxurious robe for the owners of the Massage Heights locations in Houston in celebration of Mother's Day. Beginning April Interim Healthcare Launches New Caregiver's Coaching ProgramInterim HealthCare, the nation's first and finest healthcare and in-home senior care franchise, announced today the launch of its new Caregiver's Coaching Program, developed to provide emotional support and practical advice to family caregivers. The progr Interim Healthcare Honors American Heart Month With Debut Of Second Video In Documentary SeriesInterim HealthCare, the nation's first and finest healthcare and in-home senior care franchise company, recently launched the second of its eight-part documentary series for 2011. In honor of American Heart Month, this video highlights the importance of t BrightStar Receives 2010 Best of Gurnee AwardBrightStar, a full-service healthcare staffing agency that provides medical and non-medical homecare and supplemental healthcare staff to corporate clients, has been awarded the 2010 Best of Gurnee Award in the Home Health Care Services category by the... Growth is a 'Snap': Fitness Franchise Ranked Among Fastest Growing Franchises in Entrepreneur Magazine's Franchise 500Snap Fitness has been named one of the top 500 franchises in the United States, ranking #51 in Entrepreneur Magazine's Franchise 500 . A fast-growing franchisor of state-of-the-art 24/7 express fitness centers, Snap Fitness was also ranked as the... Snap Fitness Recognized as One of Twin Cities' Fastest Growing Companies By Minneapolis/St. Paul Business JournalSnap Fitness, the fast growing franchise system featuring compact, state-of-the-art fitness centers has 'muscled' its way to the top of the Minneapolis/St.Paul Business Journal's "Fast 50". Oakville / Burlington Awarded 2009 Franchise Partner of the Year AwardNurse Next Door is proud to announce that, this past weekend, Christopher and Lori Paton accepted the company's 2009 Franchise Partner of the Year Award on behalf of their Oakville / Burlington, Ontario franchise. BrightStar Ranks In Top Half of Inc. 500 Fastest Growing Private CompaniesBrightStar, a full-service home health service provider and staffing agency, has been included in Inc Magazine's recently released Inc. 500 ranking of the fastest-growing private companies in America. The company is listed at #217 in its ranking... Lisa Batcheller, VP of Marketing and Co-Founder of Stay at Home Interviews on "Coping with Caregiving" Radio Program July 18 at 3:30 p.m. PT, 6:30 p.m"There has never been a more rewarding experience than caring for family members. However, today, 75% of family caregivers of seniors also have children at home. Many of these family caregivers either work full- or part-time," explains Batcheller. Nanaimo Wins 2008 Franchise of the Year AwardNurse Next Door Home Healthcare Services is proud to announce that, this past weekend, Chris Wilkinson and Tawnya Ketch accepted the inaugural Nurse Next Door Franchise of the Year Award on behalf of their Nanaimo franchise. Vancouver Home Care Franchise Voted Best Health Service ProviderNurse Next Door Home Healthcare Services, a Canadian-based home care franchise system, is proud to announce that its Vancouver franchise has been voted the best health/wellness service by readers of The Vancouver Courier. MEDIchair Thunder Bay Wins Business Excellence AwardAt the 14th Annual Business Awards, the Thunder Bay Chamber of Commerce presented MEDIchair Thunder Bay with the Business Excellence Award for small business. MEDIchair New Brunswick Wins National Franchisee of the Year AwardFor the first time in the history of the "Franchisee of the Year Award", MEDIchair has named MEDIchair Saint John, MEDIchair Fredericton and MEDIchair Moncton as joint winners of its Franchisee of the Year award for 2007. MEDIchair Regina Wins 'Best Dressed' Store AwardMEDIchair is pleased to announce that MEDIchair Regina has been selected as the winner of the 2007 Harry Mykolaishyn Best Dressed Store Award among the organization's 65+ franchise stores across Canada. We Care Ottawa awarded Top Choice Award: Named Top Referred Home Nursing Service in 2008We Care Home Health Services Ottawa has been awarded the Top Choice Award (TCA) as Canada's Top Referred Home Nursing Service. Physicians Weight Loss Centers® Celebrates 29th AnniversaryPhysicians Weight Loss Centers®, a peer leader in the weight loss industry is celebrating its 29th year in business. Nurse Next Door Named One of BC's Top 10 Companies to Work atWhile companies across the province struggle to attract great employees, Nurse Next Door, BC's largest in-home senior care provider, was recognized as one of the province's top 10 employers by BCBusiness Magazine's annual Best Companies to Work... Ageless Remedies "Waxes" the Competition with National Recognition by Allure MagazineWith four flourishing Ageless Remedies locations throughout the Atlanta area and additional locations opening in Georgia and throughout the country, local consumers have long relied upon the services offered at Ageless Remedies medical skincare and... Interim HealthCare to be Featured in National Television ProgramInterim HealthCare is partnering with W, the woman's show in an upcoming 30 minute television special program that explores the challenges and choices people face when themselves or loved ones need special care at home due to medical problems or aging. Snap Fitness Ranked #1 on Franchise Market Magazine's Top 100 New FranchisesSnap Fitness, the rapidly expanding franchisor of compact, 24/7 fitness centers, today announced that national trade magazine Franchise Market has ranked the company first on its annual list of "Top 100 New Franchises" in its fall 2007 issue. |
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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