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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 NewsPrivate Party Giants Pump It Up and BounceU `Leap' into New Arenas with Children's Art and Structured Play OfferingsAs many U.S. companies scale back on services, spending and workforces to meet slimmer 2009 budgets, the nation's largest multi-brand franchisor of indoor inflatable playgrounds announced today it has made significant investments to expand consumer... 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 CLIX PORTRAIT STUDIOS PHOTOGRAPHY FRANCHISE SELECTS MILL CREEK AS FIRST WASHINGTON LOCATION"Franchising with CLIX® is the perfect fit for my family. It will provide the challenge and flexibility of owning my own business, with the added assistance of an established franchisor," said CLIX® Mill Creek franchisee, Christopher Fotos. Sport Chek Celebrates Grand Opening of Calgary Downtown 3-Level StoreSport Chek, a corporate banner of The Forzani Group Ltd. (TSX:FGL), Canada's largest retailer of sporting goods is pleased to announce the grand opening of its Calgary Downtown store. The new store is located on Stephen Avenue Walk. School Of Rock Presents "Live Aid Remade" All Stars Summer 2010 U.S. TourWatch out U2! Step aside Roger Daltrey! Channeling the music and energy from one of rock music history's biggest concert events ever, comes the next generation of talented rockers emerging from the acclaimed SCHOOL OF ROCK music program. The nationwide... PICTURE Your Success with Top 100 New Franchise …CLIX!Selected as one of Franchise Market Magazines Top 100 franchises for 2006, CLIX Portrait Studios is looking for potential franchisees with sparkle, fun, passion and the desire to succeed in a big way. 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. CLIX Photography Franchise Makes Top 100 New Franchises List for Second Consecutive YearCLIX, an Atlanta-based rapidly growing portrait photography franchise, was named by Franchise Market Magazine as one of the "Top 100 New Franchises" for the second consecutive year. Flexibility, One of our Guiding Core Values at ParmastersAt Parmasters, we value other ideas and perspectives and are committed to finding the best way of accomplishing our goals on and off the golf course. Gamer Doc(TM) Unveils New Video Game StoreGamer Doc(TM), the retail video game store that delivers a new and interactive customer experience, unveils its new store prototypes at the International Franchise Expo, April 11-13, 2008. 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. Max Muscle has "Strength" to Dominate Sports Nutrition SegmentMax Muscle, the nation's premier franchise in sports nutrition, weight loss and general fitness, has emerged as the only nationally organized franchise system supporting the specialty segment. 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. 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... Flip Flop Shops Catches a Wave to the CaribbeanThe world-wide movement to "Free Your Toes" has reached yet another milestone. Flip Flop Shops, North America's leading flip flop and sandal retailer, announces the signing of a franchise agreement that will bring the growing brand to the Caribbean... 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. Flip Flop Shops Franchise Steps Into Dallas/Fort Worth MetroplexFlip Flop Shops is exposing its toes in the Dallas/Forth Worth metro area. 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 Hurst at 1101... 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 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
Games2u Unveils New, Unique ConceptParty planners looking to turn run-of-the-mill events, such as birthday parties and corporate events, into exciting extravaganzas need look no further than Games2U (www.G2U.com), a new mobile video game theater company designed to bring the hottest... First Quarter Is Picture Perfect For CLIXThe future continues to shine bright for CLIX™, an Atlanta-based, rapidly growing franchisor in the portrait photography industry. CLIX remains focused, with a record commitment for 19 location agreements signed during the first quarter 2006. Flip Flop Shops Steps Into WilmingtonFlip Flop Shops is exposing its toes in Wilmington. 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 at 3500 Oleander Drive, Unit D24 in... 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 Flip Flop Shops & Scott Hawaii Share their Aloha this Summer with June PromotionWith summer's official start just a few weeks away, it's no doubt that now is the best time to stock up on the ultimate summertime necessities. And, Flip Flop Shops and Scott Hawaii are making it easy for consumers to find the season's hottest styles...
Games2U Franchise Cashes in on 'Rock Star' Parties for Average KidsAn emerging national franchise is allowing corporate America to trade their unsatisfying day jobs for a workweek of playing Guitar Hero, Halo 3 or laser tag, while entertaining children across the country – and it's taking off at rocket speed. i9 Sports Association Franchise gives hundreds of disadvantaged children the chance to playWith the tremulous economy taking a toll on parents' discretionary spending, a record number of families turned to the i9 Sports Association, the not-for-profit arm of national youth sports franchise, i9 Sports, to secure the funding needed to ensure... PIU Management, Nation's Largest Inflatable Party Franchise, Names New CEO, Starts `New Era'Staying true to his "get it done, generate results" leadership style, PIU Management's newly appointed President & CEO, Lee Knowlton, has already decided the top item on his proverbial "to-do" list: Increase store sales. 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
Wheel Fun Franchise Rides The Love Affair With NostalgiaIf the words "Slingshot," "Deuce Coupe," and "Chopper" bring back memories of freedom, fun, and carefree days of youth, then Wheel Fun Rentals may be just what you're looking for. 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. 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.
i9 Sports Adds Familiar Face to Winning Teami9 Sports, the world's first and fastest-growing youth sports franchise, announced today the appointment of Brian Sanders, a respected industry veteran with more than 25-years of proven success in management, marketing and sales, to the company's Chief... American Council on Exercise (ACE) study shows that 1-2-3 Fit workout burns over 450 calories in 30 minutes.The American Council on Exercise (ACE), which is the premiere fitness certification, education and training organization worldwide, released study results today which show that 1-2-3 Fit provides a most effective 30-minute workout. 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 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. Play It Again Sports and Bauer Hockey Announce Winner of Canada's Inaugural 'Practice of a Lifetime' SweepstakesIt's an experience few youth hockey players ever get to enjoy, but this summer Play It Again Sports and Bauer Hockey will turn dreams into reality with the inaugural 'Practice of a Lifetime.' Burlington Gamer Doc(TM) Video Game Store to Give Away a Wii(R) a Week During February Grand OpeningGamer Doc™, the retail video game store that delivers a new and interactive customer experience, today announced that the Burlington store is celebrACating its grand opening, Feb. 2 – Feb. 28, 2009, and will be giving away a Wii® console e 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 Leading Kids Party Franchise Hires New VPs to Head Operations, DevelopmentPIU Management, LLC, franchisor of the Pump It Up and BounceU brands, announced two new appointments to its senior management team, including Vice President of Operations Scott Keppel, and Vice President of Development and Real Estate Sean Bock. 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 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 Kinderdance Franchises Allow Founders to Touch Many LivesThe success of Kinderdance® International shows what can happen when talent and great marketing meet. Liberty Fitness Women's Health Club captures entrepreneurial spirit in womenFranchise ownership roster parallels upward trend of women-owned businesses nationwide
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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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