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Your Recreation Franchise General Announcement News SourceFranchise News Watch brings you the latest in recreation franchising general announcement 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 General Announcement NewsPump It Up Jumps on Opportunity to Support Autism SpeaksPump It Up, the nation's largest franchise of indoor inflatable playgrounds for private parties and other events, announced today that it has partnered with Autism Speaks, North America's largest autism science and advocacy organization, to fundraise and
RAE: The Good Way to Avoid the Harmful RayNorth America's "Free Your Toes" retailer kicks off the New Year with big news for eyewear enthusiasts. Flip Flop Shops Ranked Among the Franchise Elite in Entrepreneur's Franchise 500Flip Flop Shops, the global retail chain exclusive to the hottest brands and latest styles of flip flops and sandals, is ranked 415 in Entrepreneur's 32nd Annual "Franchise 500." It's the brand's first appearance on the list, which is recognized as the wo 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 2nd annual charity fundraiser to benefit the Boomer Esiason Foundation. Flip Flop Shops Steps into TallahasseeFlip Flop Shops is exposing its toes in Tallahassee. 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 Tallahassee at Governor's Square Mall, locate Flip Flop Shops Steps into TallahasseeFlip Flop Shops is exposing its toes in Tallahassee. 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 Tallahassee at Governor's Square Mall, locate Gamer Doc(R) Video Games Coming to OklahomaGamer Doc®, the retail video game store franchise that delivers a new and interactive customer experience, today announced that franchisee Derek Tackett plans to open his store at 117 W. Fifth Street in Bristow, Oklahoma, later this month. Give the Gift of Rock This Holiday Season and Kick Boredom During the School Break This Winter, with the School of Rock Winter Break Camp Series 2010Give the Gift of Rock this Holiday Season with the School of Rock, Winter Break 2010 Camp Series. Tis the Season to "Warm Your Toes(TM)"North America's "Free Your Toes" retailer invites consumers to "Warm Their Toes™" this holiday season with trendy closed-toe styles from the World's leading flip flop and sandal brands. The Forzani Group Ltd.: News ReleaseThe Forzani Group Ltd. (TSX:FGL) (the "Company") will release its third quarter, fiscal 2011 financial results at close of markets on Thursday, December 9, 2010. In conjunction with the release, the Company invites you to listen to its teleconference call
Franchise Consulting - A Recession-Proof Business That Thrives in Any EconomyDespite the fact that the country continues to be mired in an economic downturn, Franchise Alliance founder and president, Dan Prechtel, finds himself in the enviable position of operating a business that continues to thrive. More Koko FitClubs to love in DallasThe momentum keeps building for Koko FitClub, LLC, the fitness franchise revolutionizing the industry with spa-like clubs built around their groundbreaking, proprietary exercise technology- the Koko Smartraining System. Today the company announced a secon Gamer Doc(R) Video Games First U.S. Store Celebrates Second AnniversaryGamer Doc®, the retail video game store franchise that delivers a new and interactive customer experience, announces that its first U.S. store, located at 5971 N. Figueroa Street in Highland Park, California is celebrating its second anniversary. Jaso Gamer Doc(R) Video Games First U.S. Store Celebrates Second AnniversaryGamer Doc®, the retail video game store franchise that delivers a new and interactive customer experience, announces that its first U.S. store, located at 5971 N. Figueroa Street in Highland Park, California is celebrating its second anniversary. Jaso Franchisor of Pump it Up and BounceU Names New VP of MarketingPIU Management, LLC, the nation's largest multi-brand franchisor of indoor inflatable playgrounds Pump It Up and BounceU, announced today it has hired respected national marketing executive Joe Kendra as its new Vice President of Marketing. Flip Flop Shops & Filtrate Go Big With Holiday SeasonThis holiday season, Flip Flop Shops and its eyewear partner, Filtrate, are ripping through the holiday season wave with a sweet little giveaway. The gatekeepers of today's laid-back lifestyle are encouraging customers to "Live…Work…Play Wit TAF(R) All-Star Weekend GetawayTAF, previously known as The Athlete's Foot®, announced today the TAF All-Star Weekend Getaway Sweepstakes. One winner will win a trip for two to the 2011 NBA® All-Star Weekend in Los Angeles, CA. TAF is managed by GFG Management, LLC. Pump It Up Party Franchise Works with Maker of Fin Fin Friends(TM) to Expand Reach of Next Hot ToyWhile the nation's largest retailers are stocking their shelves with a new virtual pet, Fin Fin Friends™, Pump It Up is offering families an opportunity to experience the highly anticipated interactive new toy for the upcoming holiday shopping seaso Koko FitClub's Growth Spurred On by Multi-Unit OwnersFitClub, LLC, the fitness franchise responsible for Smartraining, the groundbreaking, patented, exercise technology changing lives across the US and Canada, today released a list of locations where multi-unit owners are opening additional Koko FitClubs. M The Little Gym Forms Joint Venture to Pave Entry into ChinaThe Little Gym International (TLGI, www.thelittlegym.com), the premier developer of skills in children worldwide, today announced that it has entered into a joint venture that will bring the concept to mainland China. Grand Rapids Gamer Doc(R) Video Games Marks One-Year MilestoneGamer Doc®, the retail video game store franchise that delivers a new and interactive customer experience, announces the one-year anniversary of its first store in Michigan. The store has built a loyal customer base that includes gamers of all ages. Pump It Up Franchise 'Jumps' In to Help Combat Childhood Obesity in AmericaPump It Up is taking action to help reverse childhood obesity in America with the new Jump It Up! Challenge, a nationwide program that promotes fitness and rewards children for 60 minutes of physical activity on the playgrounds' giant, colorful inflatable The Little Gym Forms Joint Venture To Pave Entry Into ChinaThe Little Gym International (TLGI, www.thelittlegym.com), the premier developer of skills in children worldwide, today announced that it has entered into a joint venture that will bring the concept to mainland China.
AmericInn Hotels launches month-long Troop Giveback program to show support for soldiers serving in AfghanistanIn an effort to give something back to the men and women serving in Afghanistan, AmericInn Hotels is kicking off its Troop Giveback program on Oct. 1 to support those troops by sending several large care packages to their bases.
Forzani Group Franchise Announces "Back to School" ResultsThe Forzani Group Ltd. (TSX:FGL) (the "Company"), Canada's largest retailer of sporting goods, today announced same-store sales results for the "Back to School" period.
Flip Flop Shops Franchise Steps In at Top 30 Percent of Inc. 500 I 5000 ListInc. magazine has ranked Flip Flop Shops in the top 30 percent of the publication's 500 | 5000 list of the fastest-growing private companies in the United States. First Gamer Doc(R) Video Games Franchise in Alabama Now OpenGamer Doc®, the retail video game store franchise that delivers a new and interactive customer experience, today announced the opening of its first Alabama store. The Huntsville Gamer Doc offers a family friendly environment and a "Pro Player" room. T The Forzani Group Ltd.: Expansion of the Power of Sport for Kids Program Helps Even More Kids PlayThe Forzani Group Ltd. (TSX:FGL) is proud to announce the expansion of The Power of Sport for Kids community giving program to more of its corporate banners. The Little Gym Franchise Channels Children's Energy Into Skills That Promote LearningKids can seem to have endless amounts of energy -- jumping, running, skipping, tumbling. To their parents and friends, all this activity looks like kid-powered fun. But the children's gym professionals at The Little Gym know how to channel that energy and
World Tavern Poker And World Tavern Trivia Add Two New FranchisesWorld Tavern Entertainment®, an innovator in the business of driving more customers into bars and restaurants through its poker and trivia leagues, added two new franchisees to its growing franchise program. Koko Fitclub Franchise Rides into TexasKoko FitClub, LLC, the technology company reinventing the fitness franchise business, adds the Lone Star State to its growing roster of locations nationwide. This first area agreement in Texas encompasses the high-growth suburbs north of Dallas including Flip Flop Shops Franchise and havaianas Partner for Primo August PromoAs summer comes to an end and the back-to-school season arrives in full-swing, what better way to welcome the fall season than in the most stylish and comfortable, must-have havaianas flips flops. Flip Flop Shops has announced that it is partnering with h The Goodie Bag Makeover: Pump It Up Franchise Cuts the Calories and Stress from Party FavorsA few weeks ago, most kids didn't know what a roto launcher was. Now, it's one of the hottest gadgets found exclusively in the new Goodie Bags from Pump It Up, the nation's largest franchise of indoor inflatable playgrounds committed to helping families a Flip Flop Shops Franchise and Soles4Souls Announce Plans for 2011 Summer CelebrationThree years into its robust expansion plan, Flip Flops Shops has quickly established itself as the premier destination for flip flops and sandals, and one of world's hottest retail concepts earning this year's International Council of Shopping Centers Hot Flip Flop Shops Franchise and Soles4Souls Announce Plans for 2011 Summer CelebrationThree years into its robust expansion plan, Flip Flops Shops has quickly established itself as the premier destination for flip flops and sandals, and one of world's hottest retail concepts earning this year's International Council of Shopping Centers Hot Flip Flop Shops Franchise Catches A Wave to DuckFlip Flop Shops is exposing its toes in Duck. 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 the Outer Banks of North Carolina at 1171 Duck Road Flip Flop Franchise Shops Steps Into the Austin Hill CountryFlip Flop Shops is exposing its toes in Cedar Park. 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 the Austin area at 11200 Lakeline Mall Drive i Cape Cod the Latest in Koko FitClub's Franchise Massachusetts DevelopmentKoko FitClub, LLC, the technology company reinventing the fitness franchise business, adds Cape Cod to their growing list of area development agreements for Massachusetts. The first location in this multi-unit agreement for the Cape will open late summer Pump It Up Franchise Reaps the Profits of Enhanced Business ModelBouncing, sliding and jumping is big business, and Pump it Up, the nation's largest franchise to pioneer the concept of indoor inflatable playgrounds, is proving it once again.
Koko Fitclub Franchise Continues Growth In MassachusettsKoko FitClub, LLC, the technology company reinventing the fitness franchise business, continues to add locations in its home state of Massachusetts, today announcing their latest in the MetroWest town of Acton. Scheduled to open in August at 342... Forzani Group Ltd Franchise Anounces Athletes World - Danny Fernandes Do You Stand Out Contest PhotoshootAthletes World, the premier specialty retailer of footwear and apparel in athletic and street fashion (a corporate banner of The Forzani Group Ltd. (TSX:FGL)), is excited to work with Danny Fernandes in its upcoming Back to School photo shoot in Toronto. First Gamer Doc(R) Video Games Franchise In New Jersey Now OpenGamer Doc(R), the retail video game store franchise that delivers a new and interactive customer experience, today announced the opening of its first store in New Jersey, located in Cherry Hill. The store's "Pro Player" room features... School of Rock Franchise Experiences Domestic and International Growth as the Brand Leader in Music Education for KidsSCHOOL OF ROCK, the national brand leader in music education for kids, is offering a chance to live one's rock and roll dreams as a franchisee. Channeling the energy of rock & roll, the SCHOOL OF ROCK music program is available to entrepreneurs who... |
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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