September 05, 2010
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Your Retail Franchise Media Coverage News SourceFranchise News Watch brings you the latest in retail franchising media coverage 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 Media Coverage News
Batteries Plus Ranked as a Top Retailer on Internet Retailer Top 500 GuideBatteries Plus, the nation's franchise leader in the $24 billion battery industry with more than 400 stores across the country, ranked No. 462 out of the top 500 retailers on Internet Retailer's 2010 Top 500 Guide. The guide ranked the top 500... Flip Flop Shops Shines as 2010 ICSC Hot Retailer Award WinnerFlip Flop Shops has turned up the heat on summer's sizzle with its prestigious recognition as one of the world's hottest retailers. Woodcraft Announces Corporate Sponsorship of New Public Television Program Rough Cut - Woodworking with Tommy MacWoodcraft, the industry leader in providing a wide variety of top quality woodworking products, educational opportunities and one-on-one guidance to woodworkers of all skill levels, today announced that they are the exclusive corporate sponsor of... Children's Party Franchise, Pump It Up, Launches Nationwide Fundraising Efforts to Benefit the Autism SocietyOn April 22, 2010, thousands of children and families across America will be bouncing, sliding and jumping to raise funds for autism and celebrate National Autism Awareness Month. Snap-on Tools Named Top Tool Franchise for Franchisee SatisfactionSnap-on Franchise has been named the top tool franchise and one of the top 30 franchises for franchisee satisfaction in Franchise Business Review's (FBR) 2010 rankings. This fifth annual study of franchisee satisfaction identifies top franchise...
BounceU of Sarasota Hosts "Families Helping Haiti" FundraiserThe tragedy of the recent Haitian Earthquake has touched the lives of thousands and individuals around the country are looking for ways to help. Local business owner of BounceU of Sarasota has taken it upon herself to make a difference by working with... Build-A-Bear Workshop Sends Hugs to Haiti Earthquake Relief EffortBuild-A-Bear Workshopannounced today initiatives to provide support for children and families affected by the earthquake in Haiti. Foot Solutions Stores Worldwide, on Behalf of Soles4Souls, Are Collecting Gently Used Shoes for the Victims of the Earthquake in HaitiFoot Solutions, on behalf of Soles4Souls, the international charity dedicated to providing free footwear to people in desperate need, is asking the public to drop off their gently used shoes at any of their 240 worldwide locations and or contribute... Toys'R'Us Children's Fund Donates $150,000 to Save the Children to Support Haitian Relief EffortsAs part of its ongoing commitment to keep children safe and help them in times of need, the Toys"R"Us Children's Fund today announced a $150,000 donation to help Save the Children in its efforts to provide immediate relief to victims of the... Aaron's, Inc. to Celebrate BCS National Championship Winning Team With Commemorative NASCAR Paint SchemeAaron's, Inc. (NYSE: AAN) is already a winner when it comes to this year's BCS National Championship football game between the University of Alabama and the University of Texas. As a corporate sponsor of both universities' athletic programs, Aaron's is... Investors & Entrepreneurs Choosing Max Muscle Sports Nutrition In Record NumbersThe year 2009 underscored a national trend showing that Health Care and Exercise taking center stage ranging from the American Medical Association issuing a nationwide directive that every American needs a daily multivitamin supplement... Batteries Plus Ranks No. 1 as Most Searchable Online Battery RetailerWhen it comes to searching for car batteries online, Batteries Plus tops the list, according to Internet Retailer's 2010 Edition of the Search Marketing Guide.
Snap-on Tools Wins Four Professional Tool & Equipment News (PTEN) 2009 Innovation AwardsSnap-on Tools stole the show by winning four Professional Tool & Equipment News (PTEN) 2009 Innovation Awards, including taking top honor - 2009 Tool of the Year Award for the Dodge Hub Removal Adapter (DHP1), which was the highest-rated tool by the.. The UPS Store Now Nation's Largest Online Printing NetworkToday, the nation's largest franchise network of retail shipping, postal, document and business services centers announced the first phase of its new online printing solution. With more than 4,400 locations, Fantastic Sams Cuts Away the Competition and Lands on Bond's Top 100 Franchises ListFantastic Sams, one of the nation's largest full service hair salon brands, has staked its claim as the best of the best, securing its spot on the acclaimed 2009 edition of Bond's Top 100 Franchises. Golf Etc. Named to Inc. 5000 List of Fastest-Growing Private Companies in AmericaGolf Etc. of America, Inc. is proud to announce that it has been named by Inc. magazine to the 2009 Inc. 5000 list, recognizing Golf Etc. among the fastest-growing private companies in America. With annual revenue of $3.2 million and a three-year... Gap Celebrates 40 YearsThe classic American brand that started out in 1969 as one shop in San Francisco that sold jeans and records is celebrating its 40th anniversary today and tomorrow. To mark the special occasion, Gap will outfit the New York Stock Exchange trading... Colorado Springs Woodcraft Initiative to Benefit Area Schools' Woodshop ProgramsWoodworkers and do-it-yourselfers in the area can help raise money for local schools' woodshop programs by shopping at the Colorado Springs Woodcraft store, located at 750 Garden of the Gods Road, between August 15 - September 30, company officials... Sacramento Woodcraft Initiative to Benefit Area Schools' Woodshop ProgramsWoodworkers and do-it-yourselfers in the area can help raise money for local schools' woodshop programs by shopping at the Sacramento Woodcraft store, located at 9523 Folsom Blvd. between August 15-September 30, company officials announced. Salt Lake City Woodcraft Initiative to Benefit Area Schools' Woodshop ProgramsWoodworkers and do-it-yourselfers in the area can help raise money for local schools' woodshop programs by shopping at the Salt Lake City Woodcraft store, located in the Pheasant Hollow Business Park at 9891 South 500 West, between August 15... Snap-on Hosts Wounded Warriors RidersSnap-on Incorporated (NYSE:SNA) on Saturday hosted members of the Wounded Warrior Project during a portion of the Wisconsin and Illinois Solider Ride. The breakfast, held at the company's Innovation Works Center in Kenosha, included Snap-on associates... Toys'R'Us, Inc. and Save the Children Launch Initiative to Provide Blankets to Infants in Need in the United StatesToday, Toys"R"Us, Inc., the world's leading dedicated toy and baby products retailer, announced the launch of a nationwide campaign to help provide baby blankets to thousands of infants in need in the United States, in collaboration with... Bark Busters Receives Franchise 50 AwardBark Busters, the world's largest, most trusted dog training company, received the Franchise 50 Award from Franchise Business Review. The 4th annual Franchisee Satisfaction Awards are presented to the top 50 franchisor companies that achieve the...
Second Generation Minuteman Press Owner awarded Small Business Person of the YearMinuteman Press owner Todd Duckworth in Janesville, WI was recently named Small Business Person of the Year, by the Small Business Council. Edible Arrangements' Tariq Farid Named 2009 Entrepreneur of the YearToday, Edible Arrangements(R) President and CEO Tariq Farid was honored by the International Franchise Association as its "Entrepreneur of the Year" during its 49th annual convention being held in San Diego. IFA's Entrepreneur of the Year Award is... Toys"R"Us, Inc. Rallies $4.7 Million in Cash and Toys for Children in Need During Fifth Annual Campaign to Benefit Marine Toys for Tots FoundationToys"R"Us, Inc. today announced that its fifth annual in-store and online campaign to benefit the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation raised more than $2.7 million and nearly 200,000 toys to help make the holidays brighter for America's neediest children. Matco Tools Franchise Listed in Entrepreneur Magazine's "Franchise 500"Matco Tools is pleased to announce that its Matco Tools Franchise was ranked 39th overall in Entrepreneur Magazine's 29th Annual Franchise 500. In addition, the franchise was named the number 34 franchise in its "America's Top Global Franchise Ranking"... Snap-on Ranks as Nation's Top Tool Franchise in Entrepreneur 'Franchise 500'Snap-on Tools took top honors among the nation's tool franchises in the annual "Franchise 500 Ranking" by Entrepreneur Magazine moving up 13 spots from 2008 to place 37th overall. Snap-on is also listed in the top five among the magazine's ranks for... Greater Boston DirectBuys Hold Holiday Food DriveIn fact, according to a survey by the Greater Boston Food Bank, food banks and food pantries in Eastern Massachusetts are experiencing a 53 percent decrease in donations over the past year. DirectBuy, in an effort to increase awareness, is holding food... G.J. Gardner Homes ranks in Top 200 Franchises USAG.J. Gardner Homes has been ranked as one of the top two hundred franchised companies in the USA today by Franchise Times Magazine, one of the world's leading franchise publications. DirectBuy Helps Family Host for the HolidaysCan you imagine being in the middle of a kitchen remodel when you realize you have no money left to complete it? This is exactly what happened to Jack and Ann Sardina from Barryville, New York before they won DirectBuy's Home Makeover Contest. Bark Busters Celebrates the Bond Between Children and Dogs with "Kids 'n' Paws" Photo CompetitionSince dogs are such an important part of many kids' lives, Bark Busters, the world's largest dog training company, invites kids and their furry friends to "capture the moment" by participating in the Kid's 'n' Paws photo competition at... Simi Valley PostalAnnex+ Celebrates 10Yr AnniversaryThe PostalAnnex+ located in the Wood Ranch Shopping Center is celebrating its tenth anniversary serving the Wood Ranch community during the month of October. Advantage Rent A Car Launches Hurricane Ike Houston Relief ProgramsWith the Greater Houston area still reeling from the damage caused by Hurricane Ike, Advantage Rent A Car has launched two hurricane relief car rental programs featuring special low rates aimed at helping area residents, travelers and relief workers... Flip Flop Shops signs first Canadian StoreTeam 1040 Sports Radio show host Scott Rintoul has the ear of Vancouver area residents each morning. Now he plans to expose their toes as well. Franchisee to iSold It William Fikhman to Appear on Franchise Interviews Radio Show on BlogTalkRadio Thursday, October 2, at 10AM ESTFranchise Interviews is meeting franchisee to the iSold It franchise opportunity William Fikhman. Travelers Lighten Their Load Shipping Luggage at The UPS Store DCAs many airline passengers have experienced, there is a cost for checked bags. Now, travelers are looking for alternatives. Something convenient, cost-effective, and secure to get their luggage to its destination. The UPS Store located at 1718 M St NW... 1-800-PACK-RAT Helps Families, Businesses Recover from Hurricane Ike1-800-PACK-RAT, a service leader in portable storage and moving solutions, is working around the clock to respond to individuals and businesses affected by Hurricane Ike. 1-800-PACK-RAT has reallocated resources from several of its locations in order...
Wild Bird Center Franchisee, William Fenimore, Named "Franchisee of The Year" by The International Franchise AssociationWilliam Fenimore, owner of the "Wild Bird Center of Layton, Utah", was selected as the International Franchise Association's (IFA) "Franchisee of the Year" and honored at a special IFA event held today in Washington, D.C. The award is presented to... Card Connection Franchisee for Dublin Achieves Highest Unit Sales in the Company's HistoryLeading greeting card publisher and franchisor, Card Connection has today announced that Pat Blake, franchisee for Dublin has just achieved the highest level of unit sales in the company's history. DirectBuy of Spokane Helps Build Two Duplexes for Local Habitat for HumanityWhether in the showroom or on a Habitat for Humanity construction site, the staff at DirectBuy of Spokane has the same goal: "Helping people create the home of their dreams." Next Freight Milestone Reached: SpeedFreight Passes 1000 ShipmentsSpeedFreight, the online freight preparation tool for Worldwide Express customers, has passed a new milestone this past week: 1000+ shipments generated online in a single week. This number of shipments has tripled in the past six weeks. Fantastic Sams Hair Salon Franchise offers Work/Life Balance for Today's WomanToday's career women are continually challenged by the demands of full-time work and the responsibilities and commitments at home. Fantastic Sams Hair Salons, the nation's largest full service hair salon brand, has a unique business model that allows...
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Features & Special ReportsFranchising 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. Rolling with the Punches: Franchisors Continue Adapting to ChangeThe rules and methods for franchise sales are changing daily with the general public's increasing awareness of the economy, deficits, lending, the housing market, and more. As some of us "graybeards" can remember, this isn't the first time the rules have changed--and it won't be the last. Change on the HorizonJust like any business, the franchising business is one that I have seen evolve tremendously over the past 30 years. While many of the cornerstones and crucial elements - product, simplicity, control, and support - remain the same, so much is changing. Hiring Entrepreneurs: A Case Study of Hiring the Spirit of SuccessAs we continue to mine Dave Melton's book, <i>Hire the American Dream,</i> I thought it would be interesting to highlight a case study that demonstrates just how successful smart hiring can be. Here Melton describes his experience hiring an immigrant.
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