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Your Retail Franchise Business Expansion News SourceFranchise News Watch brings you the latest in retail franchising business expansion 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 Business Expansion 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... Snip-Its To Open In Guilderland, NYSnip-its (www.snipits.com), one of the country’s fastest-growing chains of children’s hair salons, is opening in Guilderland's Hamilton Square on Feb. 3, 2012. Build-A-Bear Workshop to Open Store at Sinai HospitalBuild-A-Bear Workshop(R),the interactive entertainment retailer of customized stuffed animals, is opening a new store in Sinai Hospital in Baltimore, MD on Monday, February 27.
Rhea Lana’s Children’s Consignment, Inc. Adds New Franchises in Texas, Oklahoma and KansasRhea Lana’s Children’s Consignment, Inc. is “The Nation’s Premiere Children’s Consignment Event Venue” and has experienced incredible growth since the company began selling franchises in 2008. Edible Arrangements Opens 86 New Stores in 2011Edible Arrangements, the pioneer and leader in hand-sculpted, fresh-fruit arrangements, announced today it continued its remarkable growth in 2011 with the opening of 86 new stores. Gap Inc. Announces Plans To Extend International Presence To Greece And Other Balkan Markets Through Franchise AgreementGap Inc. (NYSE: GPS) today announced a franchise agreement to bring the Gap and Banana Republic brands to customers in Greece, Romania, Bulgaria, Cyprus and Croatia.
New Company to Empower Rochester’s Aging & Disabled Population, 101 Mobility Opens First Franchise in New YorkLife-long Rochester resident Miguel Millan is the owner/operator of 101 Mobility’s new Rochester franchise serving Rochester and surrounding areas. Rhea Lana’s Franchise Systems, Inc. Adds New Franchises in Florida and GeorgiaRhea Lana’s Franchise Systems, Inc. is “The Nation’s Premier Children’s Consignment Event Venue” and has experienced incredible growth since the company began selling franchises in 2008.
Edmonton SIGNARAMA ExpandsThe United Franchise Group (UFG), a $500 million West Palm Beach franchise organization, announced today that Edmonton SIGNARAMA has expanded into the space next door and has a new flatbed printer. Boulder County Couple Becomes Instant Imprints Area Franchisees; Key Colorado Players in Company’s Expansion StrategyMike and Linda Boyd know a thing or two about running a franchise. Now, the entrepreneurial duo will have an opportunity to teach others the art of effectively running a franchise as Instant Imprints Area Franchisees.
U.S. Lawns Grows Strong in 2011, Now Counts More Than 250 Franchises NationwideU.S. Lawns, one of America’s fastest-growing franchisors, capped its 25th anniversary year in 2011 with growth exceeding a record 250 franchises in its commercial landscape-management network. J.D. Byrider Opens Second Houston LocationHouston-area residents have another option for purchasing used cars now that a new J.D. Byrider location is open at 11222 Southwest Freeway. Volvo Rents 'Digging' Its Way Into Western PennsylvaniaVolvo Rents announces the acquisition of Equipment Rental Services, LLC, a single location construction equipment rental company based in Burgettstown, PA. 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... Baskin-Robbins Signs Master Franchising Agreement to Develop in VietnamBaskin-Robbins, the world's largest chain of ice cream specialty shops, today announced that the company has signed a master franchise agreement with Blue Star Food Corporation, a Vietnamese food manufacturing company, to develop the brand in Vietnam. Edible Arrangements Expands Fresh-Fruit Franchise to Republic of IndiaEdible Arrangements, the pioneer and leader in hand-sculpted, fresh-fruit arrangements, announced today that it has opened its first store in Mumbai, India located at Shop No5 and 6 Marine End CHS, Juhu Tara Road, Mumbai 49, Mumbai, MAH. Petland Israel Celebrates Grand OpeningPetland, Inc. is moving forward internationally, expanding its franchise borders with the recent grand opening of a new retail pet store in Netania, Israel. Dean of Franchise Development Puts Proven Principles to Work with Instant ImprintsRalph Askar is putting the same principles into action as he sets his sights on drastically increasing Instant Imprints’ footprint across North America and beyond. Ace Hardware Selects Suffolk, Va., For New East Coast Re-distribution CenterAce Hardware Corporation has selected Suffolk, Va., for the companys new 336,000-square foot Import ReDistribution Center (RDC). Buy here pay here leader J.D. Byrider opens Little Rock-area dealershipLittle Rock-area residents have another option for purchasing used cars now that a new J.D. Byrider dealership is open at 6055 Landers Road in Sherwood. The 25,000-square-foot location offers used car sales, on-site financing, a service department and a c
101 Mobility Opens Franchise in Cincinnati & Dayton New Company Fills Niche for Empowering the Elderly & Disabled in OhioLife-long resident Ed Goschinski is the owner/operator of 101 Mobility’s new Ohio Franchise serving Cincinnati, Dayton and surrounding areas. Lillians® Announces "Ridiculously Affordable" Franchise Offering for 2012Lillians(R), The Hippest Shoppe in Town(R), today announced that it has created an additional option for its franchise offering for the remainder of 2012 to make the cost of entry even more affordable. Cartridge World Opens Online Office Supply StoreSince 2003, business customers have saved 30-40 percent on printer cartridges at Cartridge World. Now they can save time by ordering from Cartridge World's new online store at www.CartridgeWorld.com. Volvo Rents ‘Digging’ Its Way Into BraintreeAnchored by an increase in local construction spending that is projected to total more than $25 billion between 2012 and 2016 in the Boston market, Volvo Rents is looking to grab a bigger piece of the construction equipment rental pie that is currently... Canada's First Plato's Closet Store Opens in Newmarket, OntarioWinmark Corporation, a leading franchise developer specializing in retail stores that buy, sell and trade new and used merchandise, today announced that its first Plato's Closet franchise store in Canada has opened in Newmarket, Ontario.
Franchisee opens his first ColorTyme in Ashland, KentuckyMike Courts is a rent-to-own professional who has, for years, wanted to own his own ColorTyme stores. After years of managing four stores for a competitor, Courts made his move at the beginning of this year. Aaron's Extends Store Hours for Holiday Shopping Season; Offers Special Pricing on Televisions and LaptopsAaron's, Inc. (NYSE: AAN), a lease-to-own retailer specializing in the sales and lease ownership of residential furniture, consumer electronics, home appliances and accessories, has extended its store hours to accommodate the expected increase of holiday. Gap Inc. Expands Outlet Business to Canada First Stores Open Today in OntarioGap Inc. (NYSE:GPS) today opened its first Banana Republic Factory Store and Gap Factory Store in Canada. The openings will broaden the accessibility of Gap Inc. brands, while reaching new value conscious customers in the Canadian market.
New EmbroidMe Ownership in MuncieEmbroidMe, the world’s largest embroidery franchise, announces a new owner and new location for its Muncie store, now located at 3300 N Everbrook Lane, under the ownership of local resident Jay Smalley. Volvo Rents Opens East Region Office, Announces Management Team to Support GrowthTo support its rapid growth, Volvo Rents, a worldwide provider of small-to-medium sized construction equipment, announces the opening of an East Region Office and appointment of a new management team. Bark 'N Bubbles Dog Wash to Expand Through Franchising"A regularly bathed dog is a healthier, happier pet!" Bark 'N Bubbles Dog Wash offers an easy, convenient, and affordable way for owners to keep their dogs clean and healthy. Battery Giant Celebrates Grand Opening of First Franchise Store in ArizonaBattery Giant Franchise, LLC celebrated the official grand opening of Arizona’s first franchise store on Saturday, December 10, 2011. Gap Inc. Opens First Banana Republic Flagship in FranceToday, Gap Inc. announced the opening of its first Banana Republic store in France. Franchisees open their second ColorTyme in North CarolinaFour years after opening their first North Carolina rent-to-own store in Goldsboro, Mark and Dawn Martin have added another ColorTyme, this time in Raleigh. Franchising an American Favorite: Haagen-Dazs(R) Expanding U.S. PresenceRarely does the opportunity present itself to own a piece of an American classic, but that's the "scoop" with Häagen-Dazs. The U.S. franchisor of the internationally recognized brand has announced that it is seeking to significantly expand the presen Massage Heights Conducts Outreach to Potential Retreat Owners for Remaining Houston LocationsMassage Heights, a membership-based massage therapy franchise, is offering investors the opportunity to own their own business in a rapidly growing field through a Massage Heights franchise in Houston. ANY LAB TEST NOW(R) in Wichita Falls, Texas to Provide Convenient Healthcare Lab Testing Direct-to-ConsumerIn an effort to provide professional, convenient and affordable lab testing, ANY LAB TEST NOW®, one of the nation's fastest-growing retail franchising opportunities, has moved its new location in Wichita Falls community. The new facility, located at A U.S. Lawns Adds 4 Franchisees to National NetworkBuilding on a year of double digit growth in its network of franchise locations, U.S. Lawns announced today that four new franchisees have joined the company
Banana Republic Announces New Japan LocationsGap Inc. (NYSE: GPS), today announced it plans to open New Banana Republic store location in Japan in the fall of 2008. With this new store location, Banana Republic will have a total of twenty-six store locations in Japan. U.S. Lawns Seeds Business Growth, Offers Franchises Nationwide at $0 DownU.S. Lawns, the country's fastest-growing landscape management franchise, today announced plans to stimulate small-business growth nationally with a special no-money-down franchising offer. Volvo Rents 'Digging' Its Way Into PhoenixVolvo Rents announces the acquisition of Pape Rents, a single location construction equipment rental company located at 3820 E. Winslow Avenue in Phoenix, Arizona. |
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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