February 05, 2012
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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 NewsBuffalo Wings & Rings Introduces New Menu Items with Contemporary Crave-Worthy FlavorsThe fast-growing sports restaurant franchise, Buffalo Wings & Rings (BW&R) knows how to make game night and any time a win for everyone. H&R Block Goes Mobile With Free Federal 1040EZ and State Tax Prep New Mobile Filing App Features Free Offer Through Feb. 29H&R Block (NYSE: HRB) today launched its new tax preparation filing app for the iPhone and Android smartphones with a great offer for tax filers this season.
Jackson Hewitt(R) Reminds Taxpayers That Up to $5,751 Refundable Tax Credit Available Through the Earned Income Tax CreditWith the 2012 tax season now underway, Jackson Hewitt Tax Service(R) is urging taxpayers to learn about an important tax credit and see if they qualify.
Wine and Dine Your Sweetheart at East Coast Wings & GrillOn Valentine’s Day, East Coast Wings & Grill, known for its national award-winning jumbo, Buffalo-style wings in 75 different flavors, will be offering free dessert with the purchase of an appetizer and two entrees. H&R Block Answers Four Essential Tax Questions for First-Time FilersMany first-time filers have been dependents on someone else's return for close to two decades, but circumstances now dictate they are required to file a tax return.
Quaker Steak & Lube Launches New Regional Marketing Structure to Assist in Boosting Same Store SalesQuaker Steak & Lube(R), known for its Best Wings USA and over 20 sauce varieties, has been focused on local store marketing since day one. Auntie Anne’s Inc. Tests Whole Grain Menu Items in Select MarketsAuntie Anne’s, the franchise known best for its fresh, convenient and hand-rolled treats, began testing new whole grain pretzel products on January 8, 2012 in select markets across the US as part of a mission to better appeal to guests looking to... Woof Gang Bakery Adds Woof Gang Grooming and Woof Gang Doggie Daycare to Franchise OfferingsWoof Gang Bakery, the nation's fastest-growing retail pet supply company and leader in the franchise industry, embarks on two new lines of business as part of their franchise offerings. Now, Woof Gang Bakery stores may also include Woof Gang Grooming and
Resolve to Get Naked in 2012Pizza lovers resolving to be healthier in 2012 have a gut-friendly fast food choice in Naked Pizza, the growing pizza franchise boasting 1/3 less calories than other leading pizza options.
Starwood Hotels Launches Dream Vacation Contest on FacebookStarwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: HOT) wants to know "What Vacation Means to You" so the global hospitality giant has launched a dream vacation contest available exclusively on Facebook. Home Care Assistance Announces Third Book in Its Senior Health and Wellness SeriesHome Care Assistance, North America’s leading provider of in-home care, is excited to announce "From Hospital to Home Care: A Step by Step Guide to Providing Care to Patients Post Hospitalization," the latest book in its senior health and wellness.. Lucas Oil Stadium, the Site of Super Bowl XLVI, Goes Green with Filta’s Environmental ServicesSuper Bowl Sunday, the nation’s second largest day of food consumption behind Thanksgiving, will be a little more environmentally friendly with the services provided by Filta’s local Indianapolis Franchise Owner. Green House Cleaning Franchise Better Life Maids Offers Free Green House Cleaning SweepstakesBetter Life Maids is offering a green house cleaning for a year sweepstakes. The lucky winner will receive an entire year of monthly cleaning visits from the green house cleaning franchise. Pet Planet Introduces a Breakthrough Innovation in Pet Health & Wellness Consultations for its’ CustomersPet Planet is excited to introduce its’ newest innovation in pet health and wellness, the Pet Nutrition & Health Consultation Program. 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.
Home Care Assistance Launches Senior-Care.comHome Care Assistance, the leading provider of in-home care for seniors, is proud to announce the launch of Senior-Care.com. Build-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. Make-Your-Own Victoria Justice Bear at Build-A-Bear WorkshopBuild-A-Bear Workshop(R), the interactive entertainment retailer of customized stuffed animals, has launched the Victoria Justice Bear ($23), now available in stores and online at buildabear.com(R). 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... Sport Clips, Inc. Launches Newly Re-Designed WebsiteSport Clips Haircuts, the nation’s leading provider of haircuts for men and boys with more than 850 locations, launched a new website this week using ElementsLocal, a Franchise Online Marketing Software platform that enables Sport Clips to... Bold New Service Guarantee Announced by Dahn YogaDahn Yoga & Health Centers, Inc., one the nation's largest providers of yoga classes, meditation and Tai Chi, has taken a bold move the announcement of its new customer service policy. Domino’s Launches Meal Deal WizardDomino’s Pizza, the pizza delivery expert, has launched a new Meal Deal Wizard to enable customers to get the best possible deal when ordering online. The tool automatically searches all of Domino’s offers and suggests meal deals based on the.
IHOP Open to Make Christmas Day MerryIHOP, one of America's favorite restaurants for breakfast, lunch and dinner, will be open Christmas Day* to the delight of thousands counting on their local IHOP to serve up their favorites. Use Standard End-of-Year Tips to Decrease 2011 Tax BillCompared to this time last year, discussion about immediate changes for individual income taxes is pretty quiet. No uproar this year over the Bush tax cuts ending makes end-of-year tax planning a little easier. Alamo Drafthouse Unveils Signature Wine Line "The Bottle Of Wits"Alamo Drafthouse is delighted to announce the launch of a signature wine inspired by THE PRINCESS BRIDE in honor of the 25th anniversary of the film.
Jackson Hewitt(R) Launches New Free Mobile AppJackson Hewitt Tax Service Inc., the nation's largest privately held tax preparation firm, has announced the launching of a new, feature rich mobile app, which is free for both iPhone and Android smartphones, and available for download at both the Apple.. What Scares Students and Parents This Time of Year? No, Not Spiders, Witches, or Ghouls; It's AlgebraA recent survey by Kelton Research, conducted for Sylvan Learning, finds that most eighth and ninth graders consider Algebra to be their toughest, scariest, subject. Red Lion Hotels Partners with TravelClick to Create Hyper-Local Web and Mobile PlatformsRed Lion Hotels Corporation (NYSE: RLH) has partnered with TravelClick(R) to create industry leading web and mobile platforms for a dynamic and interactive travel research and booking experience that will forever change how guests interact with the brand. H&R Block Offers Free Federal 1040EZ Preparation in Variety of WaysToday the IRS officially accepts electronically filed 2011 tax returns and H&R Block (NYSE: HRB) is providing its expertise to taxpayers with a simple return by offering free preparation of federal 1040EZ tax returns through Feb. 29. Local Waxing Center Celebrates Valentine’s Day With Exclusive RaffleEuropean Wax Center Phoenix-Norterra will be celebrating Valentine’s Day with an exclusive European Wax Center gift card raffle. The raffle will be running during the beginning of February and is open to all guests at European Wax Center...
The Luxury Collection Hotels & Resorts Premieres 'HERE', an Original Short Film Capturing an Unexpected Journey Across AmericaThe Luxury Collection Hotels & Resorts, part of Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide Inc. (NYSE: HOT), today premieres an original short film produced by the brand's newest Global Explorer Waris Ahluwalia, offering a glimpse into the hidden...
Spring-Green Lawn Care Hosts Manager Training SeminarSpring-Green Lawn Care recently held a three-day Manager Training Seminar at the corporate Support Center.
Pizza Patrón introduces the Super Wing & Pizza Party PaqsPizza Patrón announced today four exciting new party paquetazos (combos) that each includes chicken wings and pizza, just in time for those planning events and parties for the big game.
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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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