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Your Recreation Franchise Business Expansion News SourceFranchise News Watch brings you the latest in recreation franchising business expansion 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 Business Expansion NewsFlip 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... 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. 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. 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.
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.
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. 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!
Flip Flop Shops Steps Up Its GameRiding on the heels of the lifestyle retailer's 100th signed franchise agreement and 30-shop master expansion deal for Canada, Flip Flop Shops proves that it's serious about worldwide "Free Your Toes" domination.
Flip Flop Shops Inks Master Franchise Agreement for CanadaFlip Flop Shops hangs ten – actually 30-plus – in Canada with a major expansion deal. Flip Flop Shops Catches a Wave to Daytona BeachFlip Flop Shops is exposing its toes in Daytona Beach. The only global lifestyle retail franchise to capture the essence of the flip flop connoisseur way of life, Flip Flop Shops recently opened its first local shop in Volusia Mall, located at 700 West In World Tavern Poker And World Tavern Trivia Open New Mexico FranchiseWorld Tavern Entertainment®, an innovator in the business of driving more customers into bars and restaurants through its poker and trivia leagues, added a new franchisee to its growing franchise program. Flip Flop Shops Catches a Wave to NaplesFlip Flop Shops is exposing its toes in Naples. The only global lifestyle retail franchise to capture the essence of the flip flop connoisseur way of life, Flip Flop Shops recently opened its first local shop in Naples at Coastland Center Mall, located at Gamer Doc(R) Video Games Coming to TexasGamer Doc®, the retail video game store franchise that delivers a new and interactive customer experience, today announced that the first Gamer Doc store in Texas will be located in Katy, at 931 Mason Road. Franchise owner Leo Bernard plans to open in Flip Flop Shops Retail Franchise Catches A Wave to JacksonvilleFlip Flop Shops is exposing its toes in Jacksonville. The only lifestyle retail franchise to capture the essence of the flip flop connoisseur way of life, Flip Flop Shops recently opened its first local shop in Northeast Florida at 10300 Southside Blvd. i Koko Fitclub Franchise To Debut in The HotBed of Cool TechnologyKoko FitClub, LLC, the technology company revolutionizing the fitness franchise world and hailed by Entrepreneur Magazine as "What the fitness industry needs," announced today its well-suited arrival into the innovative Silicon Valley. Owners Jeff and Ela Koko Fitclub Franchise Stakes A Claim In NebraskaKoko FitClub, LLC, the technology company reinventing the fitness franchise business and hailed by Entrepreneur Magazine as "What the fitness industry needs," announced today the September opening of the first Koko FitClub in Nebraska. Keely and Tim Frame Summer Opening For First Koko Fitclub In Washington StateKoko FitClub, LLC, the technology company reinventing the fitness franchise business, announced an expanded West Coast presence with a new area development agreement in Washington State. The first Washington location, Koko FitClub Woodinville, will open a Flip Flop Shops Catches a Wave In Panama City BeachFlip Flop Shops is exposing its toes in Panama City Beach. The only lifestyle retail franchise to capture the essence of the flip flop connoisseur way of life, Flip Flop Shops recently opened its first local shop in Panama City Beach at 201 Bluefish Drive Koko FitClub Franchise Expanding Into CaliforniaKoko FitClub, LLC, the technology company that is reinventing the fitness franchise business, today announced their latest area development agreement for the East Bay region of San Francisco, CA. The first opening in this California debut for Koko FitClub World Tavern Entertainment(R) announced today its national launch of its Franchising ProgramAfter a successful test of four franchises in select markets, World Tavern Entertainment® is geared up to offer franchises nationwide. "It is an exciting time to be at World Tavern, we have proven that our business model works, and franchising allows. Stepping Up!Merely two years after launching its franchise program, Flip Flop Shops is continuing to expose its toes and "flip-ping out" about the signing of its 50th franchise agreement. Games2U Entertainment Reaches 100th Franchise MilestoneNational party franchise Games2U Entertainment announced this week the signing of their 100th franchise in Naples, FL. illuminate gym to open up in Greenwood Village, Coloradoilluminate gym, affordable personal training featuring unique High Oxygen Training (HOT), announcing publicly that Rony Leon, illuminate gym's newest franchisee, will be opening an illuminate gym in Greenwood Village, Colorado. Illuminate gym has plans to open 2 more locations in Denver by 2010illuminate gym, affordable personal training featuring unique High Oxygen Training (HOT), announced today that there are plans as of this week to open 2 more illuminate gyms in the Denver area. Gamer Doc(TM) Video Games Now Open in MichiganGamer Doc(TM), the retail video game store franchise that delivers a new and interactive customer experience, today announced the opening of its first store in Michigan, located in Grand Rapids at 5161 Northland Drive, NE. David Schroeter is the... Extra Innings Continues Growth in HoustonExtra Innings, America's premier indoor baseball and softball training center, is continuing its growth in our nation's 4th largest market, Houston, TX. The Middleton, Massachusetts based Extra Innings Franchise Company is proud to announce the signing... AmericInn Hotel Chain Enters Wichita MarketThe national hotel chain AmericInn® announces the opening of the new AmericInn of Wichita South located on 4848 South Laura Street, near Interstate 35 and Interstates 135 and 235. This AmericInn property is the first location in the city of Wichita fo NexCen Brands Announces Opening of 50th TAF(TM) Store in MexicoNexCen Brands, Inc. (PINK SHEETS: NEXC) announced today the opening of the 50th TAF(TM) franchised store in Mexico. The store opened under an existing master franchise agreement, signed in January 2001, which provides for the opening of an unlimited... NexCen Brands Announces New License Agreements with RCG Corporation for TAF(TM) in Australia and New ZealandNexCen Brands, Inc. (PINK SHEETS: NEXC.PK) today announced that, through a new wholly owned subsidiary, TAF Australia, LLC, it has signed new long-term license agreements with RCG Corporation Ltd. and its subsidiary... illuminate gym Business Opportunity Now Availableilluminate gym, affordable personal training featuring unique High Oxygen Training (HOT), announced today that it's offering franchise opportunities across the U.S. The boutique facility, has a unique 'gym culture' which is... Gamer Doc(TM) Video Games Coming to North CarolinaGamer Doc™, the retail video game store franchise that delivers a new and interactive customer experience, today announced the sale of its first store in Raleigh, North Carolina to new owners Jim and Kim Hamilton. Golf USA To Open Four New StoresOklahoma City-based Golf USA, Inc. has announced four new stores have completed training and are scheduled for openings this month. The new stores, located in The Woodlands, Texas, North Platte, Neb., Finksburg, Md., and Woodstock, Ontario, Can., are... First Gamer Doc(TM) Video Game Store in Delaware Celebrates Grand Opening– Gamer Doc™, the retail video game store franchise that delivers a new and interactive customer experience, will be celebrating the grand opening of its first location in Delaware on Saturday, March 7. Festivities include a contest for a loca Games2U Launches G3 NationallyStaying true to it's original message that owning a franchise should be all fun and games, the Austin-based company Games2U is announcing their latest in a series of fast-growing franchisee opportunities: G3. Gamer Doc(TM) Video Games Extends East Coast FootprintGamer Doc(TM), the retail video game store that delivers a new and interactive customer experience, today announced the sale of its first store in Delaware, which will be located in the city of Bear. Steven Brehm is the store owner. First Gamer Doc(TM) Video Game Store in Pennsylvania Now OpenGamer Doc(TM), the retail video game store that delivers a new and interactive customer experience, today announced the opening of its first store in Pennsylvania, featuring a family friendly environment and a "Pro Player" room. The "Pro Player" room... Good, Clean Fun for Grownups: Children's Indoor Inflatable Playground Franchise Expands Offerings to Embrace Adult PopulationProving that indoor inflatable playgrounds aren't just for child's play, starting today, more than 175 Pump It Up facilities around the country will officially introduce a new program that lets adults cut loose and bond with their peers through... Gamer Doc(TM) Video Games Announces First Area Developers for CanadaGamer Doc(TM), the retail video game store that delivers a new and interactive customer experience, today announced that Frank and James Bajc have joined the company as the first area developers for Canada, where they will direct store development in... The Hitting Academy Announces Sports Franchise OpportunitiesThe Hitting Academy announced the launch of its national baseball franchise program, which will allow the company to offer state-of-the-art baseball and softball training facilities and programs across the country. Based in Clearwater, FL... First Gamer Doc(TM) Video Game Store in California Now OpenGamer Doc(TM), the retail video game store that delivers a new and interactive customer experience, today announced the opening of its first store in California, featuring a futuristic theme and a "Pro Player" room. The "Pro Player" room includes... Lady of America Fitness for Women Signs Multi-Unit Franchise Development Deal LOA to Further Expand Franchises for Women's FitnessLady of America Franchise Corporation (LOAFC), franchisor of the LOA Fitness for Women and Lady of America fitness club brands, recently signed a development agreement with prominent existing Franchisee, John Gauthier. Gauthier, who currently owns and... Athletic Republic in Clifton Park holds grand opening SaturdayPerformance sports training center owner Jack Bartoszek officially opened the nation's newest Athletic Republic facility with over 600 people joining the celebration. The new training center has a sharp look and features Athletic Republic's propriety... The Athlete's Foot (taf) Expands To Guam Master Franchisee Expands Company's Presence GloballyThe Athlete's Foot, a world leader in athletic footwear franchising, and its parent company NexCen Brands, Inc. announced the opening of a new location in Guam last month. |
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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