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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 NewsAfter-School Tennis Program Being Offered To Children In West Wake CountyIt has been one year since Paul Maskill left the corporate world to launch his after-school sports program, TGA Premier Junior Golf, in West Wake County. It was so successful that he is now expanding his entrepreneurial dream and adding tennis to his... 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... Flip Flop Shops Carves Out Major Expansion Plan for the CaribbeanFlip Flop Shops today announced its expansion plan to open 15 additional locations throughout the Caribbean in the next five years. L.A.’S World-Famous Millennium Dance Complex Launches Franchise ProgramMillennium Dance Studio, Inc., operator of the world-famous Millennium Dance Complex, announced today that it has formed a new subsidiary to develop franchised dance studios throughout the United States and eventually around the globe. TGA Premier Youth Tennis Launches 12 New Franchises in First Three MonthsIt has only been three months since TGA Premier Youth Tennis (TGA) launched its new youth sports franchise business and partnership with the USTA, and already the company has 12 new Premier Youth Tennis franchises across the country.
Bach to Rock Signs First Franchise AgreementBach to Rock, America's music school for students of all ages, announced today that it has signed its first-ever franchise agreement with Amplified Capital Partners, LLC. Fred Astaire Franchised Dance Studios Announces Opening of Franchise in Beirut, LebanonFred Astaire Franchised Dance Studios (FADS) announced this week the opening of their Beirut, Lebanon dance studio. 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.
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... CKO Kickboxing Health Fitness Franchise Continues Rapid Growth with New Tottenville, Staten Island GymCKO Kickboxing, one of the fastest-growing health fitness franchises, recently opened a cardio kickboxing gym in Tottenville, Staten Island at 236 Richmond Valley Road.
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.
LA Boxing® Knocks Out First Franchise Agreement in SeattleLA Boxing®, the world’s largest boxing, kickboxing and mixed martial arts (MMA) fitness franchise, announced today that it has signed a franchise agreement with local franchising group Huntro, LLC to open three LA Boxing gyms in Seattle. The Athlete's Foot Opens In Doha, QatarThe Athlete's Foot (TAF), a world leader in athletic footwear retail franchising, and its parent company NexCen Brands, Inc. (Nasdaq: NEXC) announced the opening of the company's new store location, marking the entry into this country. The store is the... National Youth Sports (NYS) Now Offers FranchisesSteve Pipoly, Founder and President of National Youth Sports since 1993, announced on March 27th, the offering of franchises under National Youth Sports Franchising, LLC. CKO Kickboxing Health Fitness Franchise Continues Rapid Growth with New North Jersey GymCKO Kickboxing, one of the fastest growing health fitness franchises, announced the grand opening of its 25th location in Augusta, NJ, the second location in Sussex County, in the northwestern most part of the state. LA Boxing® Knocks Out Franchise Agreement in BrooklynLA Boxing®, the world’s largest boxing, kickboxing and mixed martial arts (MMA) fitness franchise, announced today that it has signed a franchise agreement with entrepreneurs Dmitry Skvirskiy and Alex Maftsir to open the first LA Boxing gym in..
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. 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. Lucille Roberts Signs Franchise Agreement With Mother-Daughter Team To Continue Northeast ExpansionLucille Roberts announced today that it has signed a franchise agreement to expand in the Northeastern region of the country with the mother-daughter team of Marybeth and Gina Rosati. 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! 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... 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 LA Boxing® Knocks Out Franchise Agreement in PhiladelphiaLA Boxing®, the world’s largest boxing, kickboxing and mixed martial arts (MMA) fitness franchise, announced today that it has signed a franchise agreement with local entrepreneur Mike Durso and his business partners to open... 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 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 AmericInn® Announces A Second Contemporary New Construction HotelAmericInn®, one of the nation’s leading midscale hotel companies, today announced that construction has begun on a contemporary new hotel in Osage, Iowa, the latest new construction development for this expanding national brand. 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 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.
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. 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. 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... Flip Flop Shops Expose Toes Nationwide Through FranchisingThe same group of major players who helped build such household brand names as Cold Stone Creamery, Moe's Southwest Grill and Nike have "joined toes" in a new franchise venture with powerful potential in a flip floppin' $20 billion industry.
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 World-Wide Party: Games2U Expands to the Middle East!Games2U finalized a development agreement with an experienced operator to open Games2U franchises in six Middle East countries. Family Values Prompt Couple to Open New CLIX Photography Franchise Business in Rolling Hills EstatesCLIX, an Atlanta-based rapidly growing portrait photography studio and on-location events franchise continues to focus on national expansion with the addition of a location in Rolling Hills Estates, California. Slide Into the New Year at Extra Innings Jackson, NJBaseball and softball fanatics will have the opportunity to start the New Year off right when Extra Innings brings its unique game to the Ocean County region in New Jersey. 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. 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 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... Extra Innings Announces Grand Opening of New Braunfels, TX FacilityExtra Innings, America's leader of indoor baseball and softball training centers, is set to open its newest Texas location with a grand opening celebration in New Braunfels on August, 23, 2008 from 10AM to 6PM. Gamer Doc(TM) Video Games Announces Area Developers for MiamiGamer Doc(TM), the retail video game store that delivers a new and interactive customer experience, today announced that Gabriel Roqueta, Carlos Bernal and Hector Fernandez have joined the company as area developers for Miami, where they will direct... |
Features & Special ReportsAnatomy of a Turnaround: Bennigan's Reclaims The Integrity of An IconEveryone loves a good comeback story, and I am honored and humbled to be at the helm of a classic turnaround tale. Growth Machine: Anil Yadav Shows No Signs Of Slowing DownAnil Yadav has graced the pages (and one cover) of Multi-Unit Franchisee magazine twice before. 5 Key Mobile Marketing Strategies for FranchisesFor franchise marketers, mobile marketing is now paramount to a successful online strategy. MarketingSherpa: Marketing Wisdom for 2012In case you missed it (and when it comes to marketing and social media there's plenty to keep up on), MarketingSherpa published its Wisdom Report, "Marketing Wisdom for 2012" earlier this year. Time For Benchmarking: All That's Needed Is The WillI am convinced that someday the franchising community will finally get around to unleashing its biggest competitive strength: unit predictability. Improving the Speed and Effectiveness of Your Responses to ProspectsWe asked two franchise marketing pros what they're doing to provide more timely - and relevant - responses to prospect inquiries. Social Media Roundup - May 2012Here are four reasons local business marketers should continue to use the Yellow Pages. Health-Scare Reform: "There's Still More That We Don't Know Than We Do."Since national health care reform was signed into law in March 2010, it has generated strong reaction from multi-unit franchisees and small-business owners across the nation. The Customer Within: Provide Coworkers With The Best Service PossibleWhen we talk about customer service, we usually think about how we deal with the people who walk through our doors--both physical and virtual--to purchase our products and services. Do It Now: 3 Easy Ways To Stop Procrastinating TodayProcrastination is like a virus. It creeps up on you slowly, drains you of energy, and is difficult to get rid of if your resistance is low. 
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