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Your Recreation Franchise News SourceFranchise News Watch brings you the latest in recreation franchising 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 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... Bold New Service Guarantee Announced by Dahn YogaDahn Yoga & Health Centers, Inc., one the nation's largest providers of yoga classes, meditation and Tai Chi, has taken a bold move the announcement of its new customer service policy. Dahn Yoga Community Announces the Woodland Body + Brain Center as its Center of the MonthDahn Yoga & Health Centers, Inc., a national leader in health and wellness, is proud to announce that one of its franchises, a Texas yoga star, the Woodlands Body + Brain Center has been designated as Center of the Month for January 2012. Private 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... 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... Warm-up from Winter Chill with Dynamic Dahn Yoga Meditation EventThe unique Dahn Yoga meditation techniques, based on Korean Taoist tradition, can be experienced in New York City at its Power of Meditation event on January 22nd at the Skirball Center for the Performing Arts at Washington Square. Dahn Yoga founder,...
Arthur Murray International Celebrates 100 Years of Teaching the World to Dance2012 marks 100 years since a shy young man named Arthur Murray stepped onto the dance floor and into the history of American pop culture. Flip Flop Shops Ranked Among the Franchise Elite in Entrepreneur’s Prestigious 33rd Annual Franchise 500(R)Flip Flop Shops continues to ride up the rankings of Entrepreneur magazine’s Franchise 500(R) list, coming in at No. 297 in the publication’s 33rd annual ranking. Arthur Murray Dance Studio of Boston Takes Steps to End the Prostate Cancer CrisisOn January 27, 2012, between noon and midnight Arthur Murray Dance Studio of Boston is taking dance steps with its 4th Annual Teach-A-Thon to benefit AdMeTech Foundation's Dance for a Cure of Prostate Cancer.
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 Little Gym Suggests Three "Parenting Resolutions" for the New YearEach New Year is a new opportunity for people to focus on making positive changes in their lifestyle, exercise and diet habits. Buckhead Dahn Yoga Studio Named Dahn Yoga's Center of the Month for DecemberDahn Yoga & Health Centers, Inc., a leader in health and wellness, is happy to honor its Buckhead, Georgia, location as the Center of the Month for December 2011. Kosama Strengthening Franchise Footprint with the Help of Snap FitnessEvery year millions of people find a renewed sense of potential come January 1. That means resolving to do things like get fit, lose weight or tone up. Koko FitClub Ranks Among Best in Entrepreneur Magazine's 2012 Franchise 500Koko FitClub made its debut this month in the 33rd Annual Entrepreneur Magazine Franchise 500 rankings. Simple Dahn Yoga Exercises Work the Liver Meridian, Dahn Yoga's Meridian for DecemberDahn Yoga & Health Centers, Inc., a national leader in health and wellness, continues to help individuals improve their overall well-being with its Meridian of the Month series. $25,000 Reward up for Grabs from Max Muscle Sports Nutrition"Why wait for a New Year’s Resolution to help yourself to feel better?” asked Max Muscle President and co-founder Sean Greene from the company’s Orange, California headquarters. 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. Flip Flop Shops Amps-up Partnership with Quiksilver and RoxyThe Flip Flop Shops’ Free Your Toes® movement continues to make waves around the world, and Quiksilver and Roxy are jumping aboard. Pump It Up Merges with BounceU: Former Competitors Become Single Largest Franchise Brand in Birthday Party SegmentPump It Up, the nation's largest franchise of interactive, indoor inflatable playgrounds for private parties, announced today that it has merged with Phoenix-based BounceU, its only direct national competitor. 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. 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... 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. 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. 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 3rd annual charity fundraiser to benefit the Boomer Esiason Foundation. 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. Starting February 13th CLIX Portrait Studios Reinvents the Innovation in Portrait Photography in Maple Grove, MNFor the Pawlyszyns, owning their own CLIX studio is just the beginning of the plans they've made to provide a secure future for their children. Their long-term goals include bringing 5 other CLIX locations to the Twin Cities over the next 10 years. Swim School Franchise Focuses on Survival of the LittlestWith drowning as the leading cause of death among children under five years old, British Swim School has spent the past 30 years putting a unique twist on traditional swimming classes.
Holiday Spirit: Max Muscle Sports Nutrition Supports Toys for TotsMax Muscle Sports Nutrition, the nation’s leading sports nutrition retail franchise has a deeply found passion for being an agent of change for consumers and its business owners alike. Local TGA Franchise Owners Honored at National ConferenceChris Dawkins and Matt Lacues, owners of the Peninsula Valley TGA Premier Junior Golf franchise, were honored recently as one of the country’s top operators.
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. 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! 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. Pump It Up Expands Management Team Following Merger with BounceUPump 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... 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. 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 Celebrates the Holiday Season with OluKaiFlip Flop Shops, North America's first retail chain exclusive to the hottest brands and latest styles of flip flops and sandals, today announced that it will partner with OluKai this holiday season for its system-wide promotion to spread holiday cheer by. 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.
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. 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... The Little Gym Weighs in on Sports Training for ChildrenRecent media coverage of sports training for babies and toddlers has given parents a lot to think about. According to The Little Gym, a children's gym and fitness franchise, there are many benefits for enrolling children in a physical program at an early 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. 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... |
Features & Special ReportsCreating 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. Jim Collins to Keynote 2012 Multi-Unit Franchising ConferenceMulti-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 EmployeesSam 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 ModelRay 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 HandsZane Tankel is not waiting on any government job programs to help his business. CMO Roundtable - Using Profiling to Retain More CustomersWhat are some fresh, innovative ways you are using profiling, targeting,<br /> and loyalty programs to acquire and retain more customers? 
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