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Your Recreation Franchise News SourceFranchise News Watch brings you the latest in recreation franchising news from around the web. As a news aggregator for the recreation franchise industry, Franchise News Watch streams the latest ground breaking franchise articles, features, guides, blogs, news and more directly to your desktop.  Recreation Franchise NewsArthur Murray International Celebrates 100 Years of Teaching the World to Dance2012 marks 100 years since a shy young man named Arthur Murray stepped onto the dance floor and into the history of American pop culture. 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. Flip Flop Shops Packs 2012 Pipeline with 40 New ShopsWith more than 50 shops currently operating throughout the United States, Canada, Guam and the Caribbean, Flip Flop Shops announces it will expand its footprint to 90-plus shops by the end of 2012, with an additional 40-plus already in the pipeline for... Dahn Yoga Community Announces the Woodland Body + Brain Center as its Center of the MonthDahn Yoga & Health Centers, Inc., a national leader in health and wellness, is proud to announce that one of its franchises, a Texas yoga star, the Woodlands Body + Brain Center has been designated as Center of the Month for January 2012. Arthur Murray Dance Studio of Boston Takes Steps to End the Prostate Cancer CrisisOn January 27, 2012, between noon and midnight Arthur Murray Dance Studio of Boston is taking dance steps with its 4th Annual Teach-A-Thon to benefit AdMeTech Foundation's Dance for a Cure of Prostate Cancer. Kosama Strengthening Franchise Footprint with the Help of Snap FitnessEvery year millions of people find a renewed sense of potential come January 1. That means resolving to do things like get fit, lose weight or tone up. Warm-up from Winter Chill with Dynamic Dahn Yoga Meditation EventThe unique Dahn Yoga meditation techniques, based on Korean Taoist tradition, can be experienced in New York City at its Power of Meditation event on January 22nd at the Skirball Center for the Performing Arts at Washington Square. Dahn Yoga founder,...
Koko FitClub Ranks Among Best in Entrepreneur Magazine's 2012 Franchise 500Koko FitClub made its debut this month in the 33rd Annual Entrepreneur Magazine Franchise 500 rankings. Local Children’s Party Place "Bounces" for Cystic FibrosisBounceU of Farmingdale, part of the nation’s largest franchise specializing in private party experiences that feature the latest indoor inflatable equipment, will host its 3rd annual charity fundraiser to benefit the Boomer Esiason Foundation.
$25,000 Reward up for Grabs from Max Muscle Sports Nutrition"Why wait for a New Year’s Resolution to help yourself to feel better?” asked Max Muscle President and co-founder Sean Greene from the company’s Orange, California headquarters. Local TGA Franchise Owners Honored at National ConferenceChris Dawkins and Matt Lacues, owners of the Peninsula Valley TGA Premier Junior Golf franchise, were honored recently as one of the country’s top operators. The Little Gym Suggests Three "Parenting Resolutions" for the New YearEach New Year is a new opportunity for people to focus on making positive changes in their lifestyle, exercise and diet habits. Lucille Roberts Rings in the New Year With Opening of Its First Ever Franchise Location in King of Prussia, PALucille Roberts, a visionary fitness icon and pioneer of women's health clubs with nearly 50 company-owned clubs, announced today the opening of its first franchise location in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania. Top of the Pop: Games2U is Recognized by Entrepreneur Magazine!Games2U, Inc., the world's leading provider of mobile entertainment, has been recognized by Entrepreneur Magazine as one of the top 500 Franchise systems in the U.S. 2012 will be the second year in a row that Games2U has been listed on... Flip Flop Shops Amps-up Partnership with Quiksilver and RoxyThe Flip Flop Shops’ Free Your Toes® movement continues to make waves around the world, and Quiksilver and Roxy are jumping aboard. Simple Dahn Yoga Exercises Work the Liver Meridian, Dahn Yoga's Meridian for DecemberDahn Yoga & Health Centers, Inc., a national leader in health and wellness, continues to help individuals improve their overall well-being with its Meridian of the Month series. Buckhead Dahn Yoga Studio Named Dahn Yoga's Center of the Month for DecemberDahn Yoga & Health Centers, Inc., a leader in health and wellness, is happy to honor its Buckhead, Georgia, location as the Center of the Month for December 2011. Holiday Spirit: Max Muscle Sports Nutrition Supports Toys for TotsMax Muscle Sports Nutrition, the nation’s leading sports nutrition retail franchise has a deeply found passion for being an agent of change for consumers and its business owners alike. Flip Flop Shops Ranked Among the Franchise Elite in Entrepreneur’s Prestigious 33rd Annual Franchise 500(R)Flip Flop Shops continues to ride up the rankings of Entrepreneur magazine’s Franchise 500(R) list, coming in at No. 297 in the publication’s 33rd annual ranking. Rainbow Academy Unwraps the Newest Addition to Its Lineup of Early Learning Centers in Time for the HolidaysA family-focused company that employs over 350 team members serving more than 1800 children through eleven centers across New Jersey in Bergen, Hunterdon, Middlesex, Morris, Monmouth and Union counties is proud to announce the opening of its newest... Sky Zone Opens Its Doors In Indianapolis, IndianaIndianapolis residents no longer need to travel far and wide for the ultimate 3-D play experience, as Sky Zone Indoor Trampoline Park, creator of the world's first all-trampoline walled playing court, announced its grand opening on December 12.
Swim School Franchise Focuses on Survival of the LittlestWith drowning as the leading cause of death among children under five years old, British Swim School has spent the past 30 years putting a unique twist on traditional swimming classes. Sky Zone Opens Its Doors In Everett, MassachusettsEverett residents no longer need to travel far and wide for the ultimate 3-D play experience, as Sky Zone Indoor Trampoline Park, creator of the world's first all-trampoline walled playing court, announced its grand opening on November 18. TGA Premier Junior Golf Announces 50th FranchiseOne of the nation's most successful programs for growing the game of golf among youngsters has reached a milestone with the awarding of its 50th franchise.
Flip Flop Shops Celebrates the Holiday Season with OluKaiFlip Flop Shops, North America's first retail chain exclusive to the hottest brands and latest styles of flip flops and sandals, today announced that it will partner with OluKai this holiday season for its system-wide promotion to spread holiday cheer by. Athletic Republic Announces Sales and Training of New Nike SPARQ Vapor Strobe EyewearAthletic Republic, a leader in high performance sports training, has announced the introduction of a new sports training product from Nike SPARQ Sensory Performance.
Flip Flop Shops Shouts Out a Big Thanks to U.S. Troops: Offers Start-Up Discount to Military VeteransFlip Flop Shops, the only lifestyle retail franchise to capture the essence of the flip flop connoisseur way of life, today announced its support for veterans by providing discounted franchise fees and extensive, ongoing support for qualified military... Velocity Sports Performance Opens For Business In Chandler, ArizonaVelocity Sports Performance, specializing in advanced sports performance training for athletes of all ages and skill levels, today announced the grand opening of its newest location on Monday, October 24th, in Chandler, AZ.
Pump It Up Challenges Families to Show Off Their 'Happy Feet'In conjunction with the November 8, 2011 release of Happy Feet Two: The Video game, Pump It Up, the nation's largest franchise of indoor inflatable playgrounds, is encouraging families across the country to get moving together - just like the dancing... Flip Flop Shops Turns to Facebook to Choose Next Global Charity PartnerCalling all followers of the ″Free Your Toes(R)″ lifestyle! Flip Flop Shops has announced that it's turning to Facebook fans to help determine the brand's next global charity partner.
School Of Rock Teams Up With Mike Peters Of The Alarm/Big Country And The Love Hope Strength FoundationSchool of Rock will be announcing a three-day recording workshop in November at their music school locations nationwide. The workshop provides an interactive educational music experience with an emphasis on recording and vocals. Local Party Experts Host Halloween Boo BounceWith Halloween quickly approaching, many parents are looking for fun, safe, family friendly event options in the community to celebrate. School of Rock West Broward is Now Open for BusinessSchool of Rock, the national brand leader in music education for kids, is thrilled to announce that a new franchise school at 6880 Dykes Road, Southwest Ranches, Florida, is now open. Local Children's Party Place Bounces for More BirthdaysBounceU of Farmingdale, part of the nations largest franchise specializing in private party experiences that feature the latest indoor inflatable equipment, will be hosting a charity fundraiser to benefit the American Cancer Society. School Of Rock Opens New Franchise Location In Music City!School of Rock is thrilled to announce the opening of a new location in Franklin, TN! Pump It Up Supports Military Veterans with Financial IncentivesRecognizing that more veterans want to continue their career of service after leaving the military, often by opening businesses that cater to families and communities, Pump It Up has joined a national program that provides financial incentives to help hon BounceU of Farmingdale Wins National AwardBounceU of Farmingdale received a national award for Best Staff and Service at the recent BounceU Franchise national Convention held in Scottsdale, Arizona. The Staff and Service Award recognizes the effort put forth by BounceU of Farmingdale's staff to c Flip Flop Shops Steps Into Top 10 Percentile on Inc. 500 I 5000 ListFlip Flop Shops, North America’s first retail chain exclusive to the hottest brands and latest styles of flip flops and sandals, today announced that Inc. magazine has ranked the growing retail franchise in the top 10 percent of the publication’s 500 The Little Gym Unveils Plans for 2011-2012 Season of "Serious Fun"The Little Gym, a child-focused physical development center with facilities nationwide, is rolling out a new approach to physical development, learning and fun for the 2011-2012 Season. The Little Gym encourages parents to register their children soon for
Extra Innings Launches Mobile Instructor AppFor the past 15 years, Extra Innings has been providing specialized baseball and softball instruction at their 40 centers across the country. Now, the entire world will have access to personal coaching with the launch of Extra Innings Mobile Instructor iO
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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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