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Your Retail Franchise Financial News SourceFranchise News Watch brings you the latest in retail franchising financial news from around the web. As a news aggregator for the retail franchise industry, Franchise News Watch streams the latest ground breaking franchise articles, features, guides, blogs, news and more directly to your desktop.  Retail Franchise Financial NewsSnap-on Incorporated Declares Quarterly DividendThe Snap-on Incorporated (NYSE: SNA) board of directors declared today a quarterly common stock dividend of $0.34 per share payable March 9, 2012 to shareholders of record on February 24, 2012. Snap-on Announces Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2011 ResultsSnap-on Incorporated (NYSE: SNA), a leading global innovator, manufacturer and marketer of tools, equipment, diagnostics, repair information and systems solutions for professional users performing critical tasks, today announced 2011 operating results... Gap Inc. Reports January SalesGap Inc. (NYSE: GPS) today reported that January 2012 net sales decreased 1 percent compared with last year. Regis Reports Second Quarter 2012 ResultsRegis Corporation (NYSE:RGS), the global leader in the $160 billion haircare industry, today reported a second quarter net loss of $1.01 per share. 1-800-FLOWERS.COM, Inc. Reports Solid Revenue and Bottom-Line Performance for its Fiscal 2012 Second Quarter Driven by Continued Strong Growth in its Consumer Floral Business1-800-FLOWERS.COM, Inc. (NASDAQ: FLWS), the world's leading florist and gift shop, today reported revenues from continuing operations of $239.8 million for its fiscal 2012 second quarter ended January 1, 2012, compared with revenues from continuing... Winmark Corporation Announces Quarterly Cash Dividend and Special DividendWinmark Corporation (Nasdaq: WINA) announced today that its Board of Directors has approved the payment of a quarterly cash dividend to shareholders.
Toys“R”Us, Inc. Announces December 2011 Comparable Store SalesToys"R"Us, Inc. today announced its comparable store net sales and total sales for the month of December 2011. Gap Inc. Reports December SalesGap Inc. (NYSE:GPS) today reported that December 2011 net sales decreased 1 percent compared with last year. Gap Inc. Reports November SalesGap Inc. (NYSE:GPS) today reported that November 2011 net sales decreased 3 percent compared with last year. Gap Inc. Reports Third Quarter EarningsGap Inc. (NYSE:GPS) today reported that net sales for the third quarter of fiscal year 2011, which ended October 29, 2011, decreased 2 percent to $3.59 billion compared with $3.65 billion for the third quarter last year. Gap Inc. Announces New $500 Million Share Repurchase ProgramGap Inc. (NYSE:GPS) today announced that its Board of Directors approved a new $500 million share repurchase program, effective immediately. Gap Inc. Announces DividendGap Inc. (NYSE:GPS) today announced that its Board of Directors authorized a quarterly dividend of $0.1125 per share payable on or after January 25, 2012 to shareholders of record at the close of business on January 4, 2012. Snap-on Increases Quarterly Dividend 6.3%Snap-on Incorporated's (NYSE: SNA) Board of Directors declared today a quarterly common stock dividend of $0.34 per share payable December 9, 2011, to shareholders of record on November 18, 2011. Gap Inc. Reports October SalesGap Inc. (NYSE: GPS) today reported that October 2011 net sales decreased 4 percent compared with last year. Regis Declares Regular Quarterly DividendRegis Corporation (NYSE: RGS), the global leader in the $160 billion hair care industry, today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a regular quarterly dividend of six cents per share. Aaron's, Inc. Directors Raise Dividend by 15.4%Aaron's, Inc. (NYSE: AAN), the nation's leader in the sales and lease ownership and specialty retailing of residential furniture, consumer electronics and home appliances and accessories, today announced that its quarterly dividend rate has been raised... Winmark Corporation Announces Cash DividendWinmark Corporation (Nasdaq: WINA) announced today that its Board of Directors has approved the payment of a cash dividend to shareholders. 1-800-FLOWERS.COM(R) Reports Revenue Growth from Continuing Operations of 15.2 Percent to $117.2 Million for its Fiscal 2012 First Quarter1-800-FLOWERS.COM, Inc. (NASDAQ: FLWS), the world's leading florist and gift shop, today reported revenues from continuing operations of $117.2 million for its fiscal 2012 first quarter ended October 2, 2011, compared with revenues from continuing...
Aaron's, Inc. Announces Third Quarter ResultsAaron's, Inc. (NYSE: AAN), the nation's leader in the sales and lease ownership and specialty retailing of residential furniture, consumer electronics, home appliances and accessories, today announced revenues and earnings for the three and nine months... Snap-on Announces Third Quarter 2011 ResultsSnap-on Incorporated (NYSE: SNA), a leading global innovator, manufacturer and marketer of tools, equipment, diagnostics, repair information and systems solutions for professional users performing critical tasks, today announced operating results for the. Gap Inc. Demonstrates Strong International and Online Growth at Annual Investor MeetingGap Inc. (NYSE:GPS) today provided a comprehensive business update, detailing its plans to build upon the momentum of its growth strategy, and addressed product and marketing changes underway in its North America business. U.S. Lawns Honors Million-Dollar Club MembersThirty three owner operators of U.S. Lawns commercial landscape-management franchises reached a significant company milestone by topping the million dollar mark in sales in the latest fiscal year, the company announced today. Winmark Corporation Announces Third Quarter ResultsWinmark Corporation (Nasdaq: WINA) announced today net income for the quarter ended September 24, 2011 of $3,483,500, or $.66 per share diluted, compared to net income of $2,690,000, or $.51 per share diluted, in 2010. Regis Reports First Quarter Revenues of $569 MillionRegis Corporation (NYSE:RGS), the global leader in the $160 billion hair care industry, today reported consolidated revenues decreased 1.7 percent in the first fiscal quarter of 2012 to $569 million, compared to $578 million a year ago. First quarter... Gap Inc. Reports September SalesGap Inc. (NYSE:GPS) today reported that September 2011 net sales remained flat compared with last year. Regis Corporation Issues Statement in Response to Starboard Letter to Regis ShareholdersRegis Corporation (NYSE: RGS), the global leader in the $160 billion hair care industry, today issued the following statement in response to Starboard Value LP Regis Files Definitive Proxy Materials Naming Seven Director NomineesRegis Corporation, the global leader in the $160 billion hair care industry, today announced that it has filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission definitive proxy materials in connection with the Companys 2011 Annual Meeting of Shareholders,...
Toys R Us, Inc. Announces Second Quarter 2011 Lender Conference Call For Toys R Us Delaware, Inc., Toys R Us Property Company I, LLC, And Toys R Us Property Company II, LLCToys R Us, Inc. is pleased to announce that its second quarter 2011 Lender Conference Call to discuss the financial results of Toys R Us Delaware, Inc., Toys R Us Property Company I, LLC, and Toys R Us Property Company II, LLC has been scheduled for 1:30p Toys R Us, Inc. Reports Financial Results For Second Quarter 2011Toys R Us, Inc. today reported financial results for the second quarter ended July 30, 2011. Rapid Refill Announces First Ever Technology GrantOur schools print... a lot! Every supply list, class newsletter, worksheet or handout is an expense our schools incur. Gap Inc. Announces DividendGap Inc. (NYSE:GPS) today announced that its Board of Directors authorized a quarterly dividend of $0.1125 per share payable on or after October 26, 2011 to shareholders of record at the close of business on October 12, 2011.
Snap-on Incorporated Declares Quarterly DividendThe Snap-on Incorporated (NYSE: SNA) board of directors declared today a quarterly common stock dividend of $0.32 per share payable June 10, 2011 to shareholders of record on May 20, 2011. Snap-on has paid consecutive quarterly cash dividends, without int Batteries Plus Experiences Record-Setting MarchBatteries Plus just concluded the first-quarter of 2011 by experiencing a record month. The nation's largest and fastest growing battery retailer ended March 2011 by signing a single-month record of 32 new locations across the United States. This is on th Aaron's, Inc. Directors Declare DividendThe Board of Directors of Aaron's, Inc. (NYSE: AAN), the nation's leader in the sales and lease ownership and specialty retailing of residential furniture, consumer electronics and home appliances and accessories, has declared a quarterly cash dividend. T Snap-on Incorporated Declares Quarterly DividendThe Snap-on Incorporated (NYSE: SNA) board of directors declared today a quarterly common stock dividend of $0.32 per share payable March 10, 2011 to shareholders of record on February 24, 2011. Snap-on has paid consecutive quarterly cash dividends, witho Caribou Coffee Announces Fourth Quarter 2010 Earnings CallCaribou Coffee Company, Inc. (NASDAQ: CBOU), the second largest company-owned premium coffeehouse operator in the United States based on the number of coffeehouses, announced today that it will release financial results for its fourth quarter after the ma Gap Inc. Announces DividendGap Inc. (NYSE: GPS) today announced that its Board of Directors voted a quarterly dividend of $0.10 per share payable on October 27, 2010 to shareholders of record at the close of business on October 13, 2010. Aaron's, Inc. Announces Share Reclassification Proposal to Convert all Common Shares to Voting SharesAaron's, Inc. (NYSE: AAN and AAN.A), the nation's leader in the sales and lease ownership and specialty retailing of residential furniture, consumer electronics, home appliances and accessories, today announced that its Board of Directors has approved, an Gap Inc. Reports May SalesGap Inc. (NYSE:GPS) today reported that May 2010 net sales were up 2 percent from last year. Net sales for the four-week period ended May 29, 2010 were $1.05 billion compared with net sales of $1.03 billion for the four-week period ended May 30, 2009. Diedrich Coffee Reports Third Quarter Fiscal 2010 Financial ResultsDiedrich Coffee, Inc. (Nasdaq: DDRX), a leading roaster and wholesaler of the world's finest coffees, reported financial results for the third quarter ended March 3, 2010. Snap-on Incorporated to Webcast 2010 First Quarter Results Conference CallSnap-on Incorporated (NYSE:SNA) will release 2010 first quarter results prior to the market open on Tuesday, April 20, 2010. A conference call to discuss the results will be held at 10:00am ET on that day. The conference call, with accompanying... Snap-on Announces Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2009 ResultsSnap-on Incorporated (NYSE: SNA), a leading global innovator, manufacturer and marketer of tools, diagnostics, equipment, software and service solutions for professional users, today announced 2009 financial results for the fourth quarter and full year. Regis Reports Second Quarter Revenues of $575 MillionRegis Corporation (NYSE:RGS), the global leader in the $170 billion hair care industry, today reported consolidated revenues decreased 2.0 percent in the second fiscal quarter of 2010 to $575 million, compared to $587 million a year ago. Second quarter... Gap Inc. Reports December SalesGap Inc. (NYSE:GPS) today reported that December 2009 net sales were up five percent from last year. Net sales for the five-week period ended January 2, 2010 were $2.02 billion compared with net sales of $1.93 billion for the five-week period ended... Suburban Propane Partners, L.P. Announces Full Year and Fourth Quarter ResultsSuburban Propane Partners, L.P. (NYSE: SPH), a nationwide distributor of propane gas, fuel oil and related products and services, as well as a marketer of natural gas and electricity, today announced results for its fourth quarter and fiscal year... NexCen Brands Reports Significant Improvement in Operating Income in Second Quarter 2009NexCen Brands, Inc. (PINK SHEETS: NEXC) today reported unaudited financial results for the second quarter of 2009, and announced that it has filed its Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended June 30, 2009 with the... |
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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