September 09, 2010
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Flip Flop Shops Catches a Wave In Panama City BeachFlip Flop Shops is exposing its toes in Panama City Beach. 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 Panama City Beach at 201 Bluefish Drive
New Feet Global Franchise Inc. Opens Southern California For Franchise SalesNew Feet Global Franchise Inc., the franchise specializing in arch supports, comfort shoes and related products, today announced that Southern California is now open for franchise sales of the New Feet Store(TM). Stepping Up!Merely two years after launching its franchise program, Flip Flop Shops is continuing to expose its toes and "flip-ping out" about the signing of its 50th franchise agreement. Games2U Entertainment Reaches 100th Franchise MilestoneNational party franchise Games2U Entertainment announced this week the signing of their 100th franchise in Naples, FL.
NexCen Brands Announces Development Agreement to Further Expand Its Franchised Brands in the Middle EastNexCen Brands, Inc. (PINK SHEETS: NEXC.PK) today announced that the Company has signed an agreement with existing master developer, DRH Group Inc. BVI, for the development of four Marble Slab Creamery stores in Egypt, a new market for NexCen's... Wisconsin Bill Opens Door For Buying Clubs To Enter StateDirectBuy Club, the home improvement and home furnishings club with direct insider prices, has its sights set on Wisconsin after the state's Assembly voted 94-2 to pass a bill designed to create new jobs and increase revenue by opening the door for... Houston's Massage Heights Opens Its 12th Location in WeslayanWeslayan Massage Heights in Houston opens its doors in time for the most romantic day of the year -- Valentine's Day. Massage Heights Houston opened its 12th Houston massage spa location on Friday, February 5th, 2010 in the Weslayan area of Houston. New Fantastic Sams Franchisees Are Seeing 20/20 in 2010!In this struggling economy and tight credit market, Fantastic Sams is making a radical change by offering some sizable incentives for new business owners located in the Rocky Mountain Region. For a limited time, new Fantastic Sams franchisees have the... Fort Myers Resident Opens College Hunks Hauling Junk FranchiseFort Myers resident Douglas Stewart just traded in more than two decades as a corporate executive with a coat-and-tie past for a much bigger business: hauling junk. And this time, Stewart gets to be his own boss.
AD-vantage Promotions Opens 5 New DealershipsAD-vantage Promotions announces the opening of its newest dealerships servicing Sparta, NJ, Maple Grove, MN, Medina, OH, Dallas, GA and Collinsville, IL. AD-vantage Promotions is a recognized leader in Embroidery, Screen Printing... Interstate All Battery Center Powers into Six New MarketsInterstate Battery Franchising and Development, the franchisor of Interstate All Battery Center (IABC) recently announced four new franchisee signings in six markets nationwide: McKinney, Texas; Plano, Texas; Tyler, Texas; Gilbert, Ariz... Medifast Weight Control Centers Open New Location in Austin, TXMedifast, Inc. (NYSE: MED) today announced the grand opening of its fourth Medifast Weight Control Center in Austin, TX. The new Medifast Weight Control Center is located at Gateway Shopping Center... Aussie Pet Mobile Franchise Expands North American Market to Include CanadaWith North American pet owners spending an estimated $50 billion on pets this year alone, Aussie Pet Mobile, the world's largest mobile pet grooming service, has announced expansion into Canada. The growth plan extends the brand's footprint in... Edible Arrangements Signs Master Franchisee Agreement in TurkeyEdible Arrangements, the pioneer and leader in hand-sculpted, fresh fruit arrangements, announced today the signing of a Master Franchisee agreement with Kemal and Emre Aydin. The brothers plan to develop 15 locations throughout Turkey. Gamer Doc(TM) Video Games Now Open in MichiganGamer Doc(TM), the retail video game store franchise that delivers a new and interactive customer experience, today announced the opening of its first store in Michigan, located in Grand Rapids at 5161 Northland Drive, NE. David Schroeter is the... Nightowl Everton Park Welcomes New FranchiseesEverton Park's NightOwl Convenience store welcomes new franchisees Raj and Jharna Yarlagadda.
Toys"R"Us, Inc. Opens First Babies"R"Us Store In HawaiiToys"R"Us, Inc. today announced it will open its first Babies"R"Us store in Hawaii on Friday, September 18 at 9:30am. Located at 1150 Kuala Street in Pearl City, the store will provide local new and expectant parents access to the best and broadest... Toys"R"Us Solidifies Authority Position, Unwrapping Plans to Open Nearly 350 'Holiday Express' Locations NationwideJust in time for the holiday shopping season, hundreds of Toys"R"Us locations are conveniently popping up nationwide! Today, the company announced plans to open nearly 350 'Holiday Express' toy locations across the country by early October. NexCen Brands Announces Expansion of Six Franchised Brands in AfricaNexCen Brands, Inc. (PINK SHEETS: NEXC) announced today the signing of a master franchise agreement with Teixeira Development Group, an Angolan company, for the expansion of the Company's...
Edible Arrangements Launches New Multi-Unit Development StrategyEdible Arrangements(R), the pioneer and leader in hand-sculpted, fresh-fruit arrangements, announced today the launch of its new "core and station" store enterprise development program and the company's evolution into multi-unit franchising. A central... NexCen Brands Announces Opening of 50th TAF(TM) Store in MexicoNexCen Brands, Inc. (PINK SHEETS: NEXC) announced today the opening of the 50th TAF(TM) franchised store in Mexico. The store opened under an existing master franchise agreement, signed in January 2001, which provides for the opening of an unlimited... easygates, LLC: New easyhome Store to Open in WichitaBud Gates, Chairman and CEO of easygates, LLC announces the opening of a new easyhome store in the Providence Square Shopping Center in Wichita, Kansas on August 29, 2009. Grand Opening in Lexington, SCMinuteman Press recently opened a new center in Lexington, South Carolina. On June 18th the red carpet was out and the ribbon was cut by owner Debbie Thomas, along with the next generation of owners; her family.
NexCen Brands Announces New License Agreements with RCG Corporation for TAF(TM) in Australia and New ZealandNexCen Brands, Inc. (PINK SHEETS: NEXC.PK) today announced that, through a new wholly owned subsidiary, TAF Australia, LLC, it has signed new long-term license agreements with RCG Corporation Ltd. and its subsidiary... Minuteman Press International Continues to ExpandEven though the economy is still fluctuating and unemployment rates keep rising, Minuteman Press International, Inc is expanding. In the month of June alone, Minuteman Press opened seven new franchises throughout the United States, Canada, and...
Interstate All Battery Center Charges NationDallas-based battery replacement company, Interstate Batteries Franchise and Development, the franchisor of Interstate All Battery Center (IABC) will be the only all battery franchise to solidify a presence in all 50 states with the signings of two new...
NexCen Brands Announces Opening of First Shoebox New York(R) Store in the Middle EastNexCen Brands, Inc. (PINK SHEETS: NEXC.PK) today announced the opening of the first Shoebox New York® franchised store in the Middle East. Cartridge World - India, Crosses the 60 Store Mark- is Amongst the Fastest Growing Countries in the Global Network of Cartridge WorldWhile businesses around the world are looking at strategies to weather the global financial crisis, one Australian company is capitalising on it and expanding its international business. Cartridge World the world's largest cartridge refilling retail...
A new, environmentally friendly Lapels(R) Dry Cleaning Store opens in Seattle, WA. Grand Opening Celebration May 30.Lapels(R) Dry Cleaning, an innovative, environmentally friendly dry cleaning company headquartered in Hanover, Massachusetts, is pleased to announce the latest addition to its growing nationwide family of retail stores. On May 9, the first... ColorTyme Franchisees See Big Future in CantonCanton, Ohio is now the home of a new ColorTyme store – co-owned by Tony Trombley and Tom Smith. Located near the corner of Whipple Avenue and Tuscarawas Street West in Canton Centre Mall, the 5,000 square-foot ColorTyme offers residents a new choic Gamer Doc(TM) Video Games Coming to North CarolinaGamer Doc™, the retail video game store franchise that delivers a new and interactive customer experience, today announced the sale of its first store in Raleigh, North Carolina to new owners Jim and Kim Hamilton.
Barbeques Galore Opens at The Market PlaceBarbeques Galore, a leading developer and retailer of high-end grilling systems and outdoor living products is now open at The Market Place in Irvine. The store is fully stocked with cutting edge products including the all new, environmentally safe... Ruffin's Pet Centre Inc. Announces New Franchisee In Grimsby, OntarioKeith Gear, VP Finance, is very pleased to welcome Terry Donovan as the new operator of the Grimsby location. "Our Grimsby store has been recognized as the premier pet centre in the region for the past 24 years and we look forward to Terry continuing... Golf USA To Open Four New StoresOklahoma City-based Golf USA, Inc. has announced four new stores have completed training and are scheduled for openings this month. The new stores, located in The Woodlands, Texas, North Platte, Neb., Finksburg, Md., and Woodstock, Ontario, Can., are... |
Features & Special ReportsFamily Friendly: A case study on family-run franchisingFamily-run franchise operations can offer a blessing, or a curse. An example of the blessing would be the close relationships and high degree of trust that exists in many families. In this case, success generally follows. But an example of the curse of family-run franchises could be the inability to separate business from family. That could be a serious problem after 5:00 and on weekends. Still, many families find the attraction of working together a strong pull and the results can be quite productive. Families like Ed Doherty's are a perfect example.< Mentor-Motivated: Two Key Individuals have Inspired Jerry HeathTwo people have figured prominently in Jerry Heath's career. The first is his father, who helped bankroll him when he started out in franchising. The second is Steve Jackson, the president of Hungry Howie's Pizza, who began mentoring Heath at an impressionable age (12). Stop the Bleeding: What Franchisors can do to Help Struggling FranchiseesTwo years of tight credit and reduced consumer spending not only have left many franchisees reeling, they've also put a serious crimp in their franchisors' royalty streams. We asked workout professionals and bankruptcy attorneys experienced in franchising what franchisors can do to help turn around their distressed franchisees--without spending precious funds or getting themselves into legal hot water. Franchising With Family Members Can Be Fraught With Danger Or Filled With SuccessIt can be difficult enough to get a franchise up and running on your own, or with other operational and investing partners, but it can be downright arduous if family members are involved in the deal. But that's the route some franchisees take and when done properly this management model can provide years of personal and professional harmony. But there are some secrets to making it work. Go in unprepared and you could break up a business and a family. The Winner's ColumnAs savvy franchise companies continue to flourish in this challenging economy, FUSR will continue to bring you good news each month, highlighting brands that are adding units, increasing comp store sales, striking deals with investors, and continuing to grow despite the economy - maybe even because of it. And, as the U.S. struggles through its "jobless recovery," growth-oriented franchisors continue to look overseas for expansion opportunities. Sales Intelligence for Superior Performance, Part 2Aggressive growth companies measure the performance of their sales personnel just as they do their advertising. With high recruitment expenses you can't afford mediocre selling performance, which costs dearly in lost franchise deals. A policyholder survey by Prudential Insurance revealed that the greatest influencing factor in the buying process is the sales person. Turning Around Struggling FranchiseesTwo years of tight credit and reduced consumer spending have left many franchisees reeling and put a serious crimp in franchisors' royalty streams. Workout professionals and bankruptcy attorneys experienced in franchising discuss what franchisors can do to help turn around distressed units - without spending scarce funds or getting themselves into legal hot water. New Gift Card Regulations Kicked in August 22ndLast year when President Obama signed the Credit Card Act of 2009 (the Act") into law, the nation's attention largely focused on those provisions of the law that aim to change the way credit card companies do business with consumers. However, since the Act imposes requirements on gift card issuers, it also changed the way many retailers and franchise companies will do business with consumers. Strong Cultures Sell More Franchises!Every franchise organization has a culture, the same way every person has a personality. If your franchise brand is serious about growth and development, ask yourself these two questions: 1) Does our franchise system have a strong, positive culture?; and 2) Is it a culture that promotes selling franchises? Special Operations: Franchising in a Strange LandOpening franchise units in nontraditional locations has been the domain of specialists--but not anymore. With the economy still slumping, lending still tight, and suburban expansion at a standstill, many multi-unit franchisees are exploring the viability of sites such as airports, hotels, colleges, senior centers, highway rest stops, hospitals, and military bases.
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