February 06, 2012
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Recreation Franchise Personnel News

Extra Innings Scores A Home-Run With Jon Cahill

Extra Innings, the nation's premier indoor baseball and softball training facility, is proud to announce Jon Cahill as Director of Baseball Operations for their Middleton, Mass. facility.

Gamer Doc(TM) Video Games Expands Franchise Development Team

Gamer Doc(TM), the retail video game store that delivers a new and interactive customer experience, today announced that Darren Monahan has been tapped to fill the newly-created director of franchise development position. He reports to David Walker...

Gamer Doc(TM) Video Games Adds Brian Seligman to Area Developer Team

Gamer Doc(TM), the retail video game store that delivers a new and interactive customer experience, today announced that Brian Seligman has joined the company as the Area Developer for Northern Virginia and Atlanta.

Pump It Up Expands Management Team Following Merger with BounceU

Pump It Up, the nation's largest franchise of interactive, indoor inflatable playgrounds for private parties, announced today that it has added two highly experienced franchising executives to its management team, including a Vice President of...

i9 Sports Adds Key Positions To Support Franchise Growth

At a time when corporate downsizing is the trend, i9 Sports(R) announces the addition of several members to its staff to support the rapid growth in the number of franchises nationwide...

PRO GOLF OF AMERICA Elects Stephen T. Porter Vice Chairman

James M. Jabara, Chairman and CEO of Golf Acquisitions, LLC, owner of PRO GOLF OF AMERICA (PRO GOLF), a Michigan LLC, announced that, effective immediately, Stephen T. Porter is elected Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors.

Max Muscle Sports Nutrition Names Mick Riddiough Senior Vice President of Worldwide Development

Max Muscle Sports Nutrition, the nation's premier franchise in sports nutrition, weight loss and fitness, announces the appointment of Mick Riddiough as Senior Vice President of Worldwide Development.

Athletic Republic performance sports training names Tanya Porter Vice-President

Athletic Republic Chief Science and Technology Officer Steve Swanson announced today the appointment of Tanya Porter as Vice-President of Training and Technology.

Gamer Doc(TM) Adds David Walker and Pat Harriman To Executive Team

Gamer Doc(TM), the retail video game store that delivers a new and interactive customer experience, today announced that it has added David Walker and Pat Harriman to its executive team.

Athletic Republic Names Tad O'Had Vice-President of Hockey

Athletic Republic CEO Charlie Graves today announced the appointment of Tad O'Had as Vice-President of Hockey.

Michael Lett Appointed Director of Franchise Development at ElizaJ

ElizaJ, providers of upscale, self-contained restrooms for special events and serving thousands of clients along the East Coast, has recently named Michael Lett as the new Director of Franchise Development.

Athletic Republic Builds All-Star Management Team

Athletic Republic CEO Charlie Graves has been busy building his management team, making the following recent appointments: Kevin Barker, Vice President of Sales; Tricia Kobos, Vice President of Operations; Trajan King, Vice President of Finance...

The Little Gym International Names Dickison VP of Marketing and Brand Management

Paul Dickison, an Orange Park, Fla.-based franchisee of The Little Gym International (TLGI), has been appointed Vice President of Marketing and Brand Management for the international chain of gyms, reporting to Senior Vice President of Franchise...

JumpBunch Hires New Chief Operating Officer

JumpBunch, Inc., a provider of sports and fitness programs for young children, has hired Heather Wheelock as Chief Operating Officer, effective January 2, 2008.

AmericInn International, LLC Names Thomas Giuliano Director of Franchise Sales and Development

AmericInn International, LLC announces the appointment of Thomas Giuliano as director of franchise sales and development. Giuliano joined the franchise sales team October 15, 2007 and will cover the New England and Mid-Atlantic states.

New CEO at Contours Express Sees Tremendous Growth Potential for Fitness Business

Contours Express, a women's circuit training gym franchise second only to Curves International, welcome's their new CEO, Jose I. Perez, Jr. Mr. Perez enters his new position with plans to educate consumers on the difference between weight-bearing...


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Features & Special Reports

Creating a Cost-Effective Lead Generation Strategy

For 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 AFDR

In 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 Price

When 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 2012

As 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 Conference

Multi-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 Employees

Sam 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 Model

Ray 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 Hands

Zane Tankel is not waiting on any government job programs to help his business.

CMO Roundtable - Using Profiling to Retain More Customers

What are some fresh, innovative ways you are using profiling, targeting,<br /> and loyalty programs to acquire and retain more customers?

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