September 09, 2010
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Your Franchise Product Announcement News SourceFranchise News Watch brings you the latest in franchising product announcement news from around the web. As a news aggregator for the franchise industry, Franchise News Watch streams the latest ground breaking franchise articles, features, guides, blogs, news and more directly to your desktop.  Franchise Product Announcement NewsBuild-A-Bear Workshop(R) Successfully Launches buildabearville.com(TM)Build-A-Bear Workshop(R) Guests are bringing their furry best friends to life in buildabearville.com(TM). The new virtual world, which launched on December 11, is on track to reach one million unique monthly visitors by the end of January. Curves and Rodale Launch CurvesComplete.comCurves International, Inc., the world's largest fitness franchisor, and Rodale, the authoritative source for trusted content in health and wellness worldwide, announced today the launch of www.CurvesComplete.com, the online weight-loss subscription...
SUBWAY(R) Restaurant Chain Introduces $5 FootlongsSUBWAY(R) restaurants today announced an offer that may turn sandwich fans everywhere into SUBWAY® sandwich fanatics. Jack in the Box® Restaurants Introduce Value-friendly Big DealIf holiday shopping has left you with nothing in your pocket but lint and a few fuzzy breath mints – don't panic! Jack is here to help you weather your cash crisis.
T.G.I. Friday's(R) Restaurants Announce Half-Price AppetizersT.G.I. Friday's announced it will feature eight half-price appetizers in the bar after 4 p.m. at nearly 600 participating restaurants in the U.S. beginning today through December 23. The Century 21 Real Estate Franchise System Upgrades Mobile Real Estate Experience With Dynamic IPhone ApplicationCentury 21 Real Estate LLC, the franchisor of the world's largest residential real estate sales organization, today announced the release of its new iPhone® app. The CENTURY 21® iPhone app automatically provides mobile users with property listings Gap Clothing Franchise Introduces GapKids 1969 Premium Jeans CollectionToday Gap introduced its latest collection of 1969 Premium Jeans - this time, made especially for GapKids. Re-engineered with a focus on style and quality, the new collection offers the most comfortable, long-lasting and versatile denim on the market for
Joe's Crab Shack Introduces New Menu And BeveragesJust in time for summer, Joe's Crab Shack unveils its new craveable menu and festive beverage selections to customers at its 117 restaurants nationwide. T.G.I. Friday's® Restaurants Introduces Six New Entrees, Sliders and Mini Dessert Shots, Expands 3-Course Menu, Unveils New Menu DesignIn the midst of a company-wide revitalization, which includes the recent unveiling of a new menu design, T.G.I. Friday's® restaurants introduced six new entrees, sliders and mini dessert shots and enhanced its popular 3-Course Menu, which offers guest Food Network's Ultimate Recipe Showdown Inspires Entrees, Dessert and Drink Available Only at Friday's(R) RestaurantsAfter a nationwide search for everyday folks with the best recipes in America, T.G.I. Friday's restaurants is now featuring five "Ultimate" items on its menu at over 600 U.S. restaurants. Four of the items were judged to be best in class by a panel of... Robeks Celebrates the Holidays With Tropical EggnogTM SmoothiesRobeks Corporation, a premium fruit smoothie and healthy eats national franchisor, readies for the season by introducing the Tropical Eggnog Smoothie, which combines the sweet taste of pineapple with a traditional winter flavor. Paint Color Trends For 2009 Include a Cheerful Mix of Brights, Greens and Black According to HesterEven if the economy is dull and gloomy, designers and homeowners are creating rooms and home environments that are anything but as the trend for paint colors going into 2009 is bright and optimistic. Benjamin Moore's color experts even chose a zesty...
Honoring 25th Anniversary, Priority Club Rewards Enhance Bonus Points Promotion With 25,000 Points Per Day GiveawayJust in time for the fall travel season, IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) [LON:IHG, NYSE: IHG (ADRs)] is making it quick and easy for guests to earn double points or double miles through Priority Club Rewards, its award-winning customer loyalty program
Super Meal Deals From JollibeeJollibee makes your wishes come true with the new Jollibee Super Meals, a complete meal that's loaded with a little bit of everything delicious and delightful from your favorite fast-food chain. Choose from three exciting meals that's guaranteed to... Zaxby's Debuts New Snack-Sized Sandwich With Giveway EventThe big thing this summer at Zaxby's is really quite small. The Southeast fast-casual chain known for its chicken fingers, Buffalo wings and generous salads, is adding the snack-sized Nibbler to its menu this summer. New Sirloin Steak Melt Debuts at Jack in the Box(R) RestaurantsFor centuries artists have used various mediums to create remarkable works of art. Van Gogh used oil paints to create "Starry Night," Michelangelo sculpted "David" from a block of marble, and now Jack in the Box® restaurants has created a masterpiece.
Jack in the Box® Restaurants to Introduce New Light-dining Menu Options and Launch "Smart Choice" Logo in the New YearSure the holiday season is all about spending quality time with family and friends, but it's also about pure, unbridled gluttony.
Jamba Asks the Question, "Where's the Fruit?", Launches New All Fruit Smoothie at Value PriceJamba, the leading blender of fruit and other naturally healthy ingredients, has launched a $2.95 All Fruit Smoothie, for a limited time, in all Jamba Juice stores.
T.G.I. Friday's(R) Restaurants Announce $5 Jack Daniel's(R) Burgers and Jack Daniel's(R) Chicken Sandwiches for a Limited TimeT.G.I. Friday's restaurants today announced it will offer Jack Daniel's(R) Burgers and Jack Daniel's(R) Chicken Sandwiches for $5 and will offer $5 off all Jack Daniel's(R) Grill entrees for a limited time at approximately 600...
Domino's(R) Introduces its New Crispy Melt Pizza-The Unique Harmony of Crispy and Melty in One Great PizzaCrispy and melty come together as Domino's Pizza (NYSE: DPZ), the recognized world leader in pizza delivery, introduces its new Crispy Melt Pizza-two distinct sensations united in one pizza.
Cupid Strikes: Papa John's Rescues Valentine's Day with Heart-Shaped PizzaThis may not be your typical Valentine's Day. Wallets are tight, belt buckles are even tighter, so who needs a box of chocolates? Beginning Monday, Feb. 11 through Sunday, Feb. 17, Papa John's comes to the Valentine's Day rescue with heart-shaped pizza. Sears Transforms the Online Shopping Experience With Help From IBM and My Virtual ModelSears (NASDAQ: SHLD), IBM (NYSE: IBM) and My Virtual Model, Inc. today unveiled a first-of-its-kind 3D visual search and e-commerce capability for Sears.com that will significantly improve and enhance a consumer's online shopping experience. Sears is...
Quiznos Expands Healthy Menu Offerings with 200 Calorie, Gourmet SAMMIESQuiznos, the nation's leading gourmet toasted sandwich chain, today introduced 200 calorie, great tasting gourmet flatbread SAMMIES, further expanding its low calorie menu. T.G.I. Friday's(R) Restaurants Bring Back '3 for $12.99' Dinner Menu for a Limited TimeT.G.I. Friday's restaurants (www.fridays.com) today announced it is bringing back its popular "3 for $12.99" dinner menu with more than 300 full-course appetizer/entree/dessert combinations for a limited time at nearly all restaurants in the... CiCi's Pizza's Menu Items Will Measure Zero Trans Fat by the End of This YearCiCi's Pizza announced today that 100% of their menu items will measure zero trans fat by the end of 2007 in all 615 of their restaurants. Red Robin Gourmet Burgers Features New Items for Fall with Honest to Goodness IngredientsRed Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc. (Red Robin) today announced that Red Robin® restaurants are featuring new items this fall that highlight a variety of flavors and Honest to Goodness® ingredients. Celebrating its 25th Anniversary, Marble Slab Creamery Wants You to "See the Light"NexCen Brands, Inc. (Nasdaq: NEXC) ("NexCen"), parent company of Marble Slab Creamery has announced that now calorie conscious customers can also enjoy their family's ice cream run. Weight Watchers(R) Launches Free Mobile Site for SubscribersWeight Watchers, the world's leading provider of weight management services, announces the launch of Weight Watchers Mobile, which enables Weight Watchers Online and eTools subscribers free access to the same weight loss planning and tracking tools...
Ruby Tuesday Launches Sunday Brunch NationwideWith its nationwide launch of Sunday brunch, Ruby Tuesday is reintroducing its guests to a nearly forgotten classic: unhurried get-togethers and conversation with family and friends around the dining table. The new brunch menu offers a four-course meal... Franchise Innovation: Roni Deutch Tax Center Franchisee Launches Blog Site WatchMeFranchise.comFor fear of tarnishing the brand, many franchisors limit the voice of their franchise system to Intranet sites geared toward internal communication only. Garlic Jim's Famous Gourmet Pizza® Announces Gluten-free Pizza Rollout In Oregon Marketarlic Jim's Famous Gourmet Pizza, the first and only gourmet carry-out and delivery pizza chain, is proud to announce the debut of their new gluten-free pizzas in the Portland/Vancouver Metro area on Tuesday, May 27. Domino's Introduces New OREO(R) Dessert PizzaDomino's Pizza (NYSE: DPZ), the recognized world leader in pizza delivery, delivers two great brands in one pie with the introduction of Domino's new OREO(R) Dessert Pizza. |
Features & Special ReportsFamily Friendly: A case study on family-run franchisingFamily-run franchise operations can offer a blessing, or a curse. An example of the blessing would be the close relationships and high degree of trust that exists in many families. In this case, success generally follows. But an example of the curse of family-run franchises could be the inability to separate business from family. That could be a serious problem after 5:00 and on weekends. Still, many families find the attraction of working together a strong pull and the results can be quite productive. Families like Ed Doherty's are a perfect example.< Mentor-Motivated: Two Key Individuals have Inspired Jerry HeathTwo people have figured prominently in Jerry Heath's career. The first is his father, who helped bankroll him when he started out in franchising. The second is Steve Jackson, the president of Hungry Howie's Pizza, who began mentoring Heath at an impressionable age (12). Stop the Bleeding: What Franchisors can do to Help Struggling FranchiseesTwo years of tight credit and reduced consumer spending not only have left many franchisees reeling, they've also put a serious crimp in their franchisors' royalty streams. We asked workout professionals and bankruptcy attorneys experienced in franchising what franchisors can do to help turn around their distressed franchisees--without spending precious funds or getting themselves into legal hot water. Franchising With Family Members Can Be Fraught With Danger Or Filled With SuccessIt can be difficult enough to get a franchise up and running on your own, or with other operational and investing partners, but it can be downright arduous if family members are involved in the deal. But that's the route some franchisees take and when done properly this management model can provide years of personal and professional harmony. But there are some secrets to making it work. Go in unprepared and you could break up a business and a family. The Winner's ColumnAs savvy franchise companies continue to flourish in this challenging economy, FUSR will continue to bring you good news each month, highlighting brands that are adding units, increasing comp store sales, striking deals with investors, and continuing to grow despite the economy - maybe even because of it. And, as the U.S. struggles through its "jobless recovery," growth-oriented franchisors continue to look overseas for expansion opportunities. Sales Intelligence for Superior Performance, Part 2Aggressive growth companies measure the performance of their sales personnel just as they do their advertising. With high recruitment expenses you can't afford mediocre selling performance, which costs dearly in lost franchise deals. A policyholder survey by Prudential Insurance revealed that the greatest influencing factor in the buying process is the sales person. Turning Around Struggling FranchiseesTwo years of tight credit and reduced consumer spending have left many franchisees reeling and put a serious crimp in franchisors' royalty streams. Workout professionals and bankruptcy attorneys experienced in franchising discuss what franchisors can do to help turn around distressed units - without spending scarce funds or getting themselves into legal hot water. New Gift Card Regulations Kicked in August 22ndLast year when President Obama signed the Credit Card Act of 2009 (the Act") into law, the nation's attention largely focused on those provisions of the law that aim to change the way credit card companies do business with consumers. However, since the Act imposes requirements on gift card issuers, it also changed the way many retailers and franchise companies will do business with consumers. Strong Cultures Sell More Franchises!Every franchise organization has a culture, the same way every person has a personality. If your franchise brand is serious about growth and development, ask yourself these two questions: 1) Does our franchise system have a strong, positive culture?; and 2) Is it a culture that promotes selling franchises? Special Operations: Franchising in a Strange LandOpening franchise units in nontraditional locations has been the domain of specialists--but not anymore. With the economy still slumping, lending still tight, and suburban expansion at a standstill, many multi-unit franchisees are exploring the viability of sites such as airports, hotels, colleges, senior centers, highway rest stops, hospitals, and military bases.
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