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Your Retail Franchise News SourceFranchise News Watch brings you the latest in retail franchising 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 News
Petland on Top-Ranked Franchise ListPetland, once again, is among top-ranked franchises in the United States. Flip 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... Toys"R"Us, INC. Appoints Roger Mclaughlan Managing Director, Toys"R"Us, U.K.Toys"R"Us, Inc. today announced the appointment of Roger McLaughlan as Managing Director, Toys"R"Us, U.K., effective January 16, 2012.
RadioShack Raises More Than $12 Million for Fight Against CancerIn observation for the upcoming annual World Cancer Day on Feb. 4, RadioShack Corp. announced a substantial increase in its total contributions to LIVESTRONG , reaching a yearly total of $5.7 million in 2011. Woof Gang Bakery Adds Woof Gang Grooming and Woof Gang Doggie Daycare to Franchise OfferingsWoof Gang Bakery, the nation's fastest-growing retail pet supply company and leader in the franchise industry, embarks on two new lines of business as part of their franchise offerings. Now, Woof Gang Bakery stores may also include Woof Gang Grooming and
Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. Announces Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2011 Results Release Date, Webcast and Conference CallBuild-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. (NYSE: BBW), an interactive, entertainment-based retailer of customized stuffed animals, will report results for its fiscal 2011 fourth quarter and fiscal year ended December 31, 2011, on February 16, 2012 prior to the opening. Edible Arrangements Signs 1,000th New LocationEdible Arrangements, the pioneer and leader in hand-sculpted, fresh-fruit arrangements, recently signed its 1,000th new store franchise agreement, marking a significant milestone for the company. As part of its strong growth in 2010, Edible Arrangements o Volvo Rents Acquires First Locations in Puerto RicoIn 2011, Volvo Rents expanded its presence nationally, acquiring more than 50 companies in the United States, as well as internationally, as the brand acquired six new locations in Canada. StoneMass To Partner With FASTFRAME To Offer Montage Social Media SolutionStoneMass, a San Diego-based full service online marketing and product development company, announced today that it will partner with franchise giant Fastframe Vehicle Batteries At Risk In Harsh Winter WeatherAs Old Man Winter begins to grip the nation, Interstate Batteries encourages motorists to protect and care for that part of the vehicle a driver depends on most each day. Cold weather can influence a vehicle engine to put twice as much stress on the...
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. Build-A-Bear Workshop(R) Successfully Launches buildabearville.com(TM)Build-A-Bear Workshop(R) Guests are bringing their furry best friends to life in buildabearville.com(TM). The new virtual world, which launched on December 11, is on track to reach one million unique monthly visitors by the end of January. Make-Your-Own Victoria Justice Bear at Build-A-Bear WorkshopBuild-A-Bear Workshop(R), the interactive entertainment retailer of customized stuffed animals, has launched the Victoria Justice Bear ($23), now available in stores and online at buildabear.com(R).
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. 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... 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. 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. Three Fountains Ace Hardware Named 'Best Hardware Store'Lexington Life magazine has solidified Three Fountains Ace Hardware’s standing as the local “helpful place” by recognizing it as the “Best Hardware Store” in the area. Toys"R"Us, Inc. Urges Parents And Caregivers To Help Remove Unsafe Items From The Marketplace During Upcoming ‘great Trade-in’ EventToys"R"Us, Inc. today issued a new call to action for customers to rid their homes of potentially unsafe old and second-hand baby products and exchange them for savings on a new item during the “Great Trade-In” event. Nationwide Massage Therapy Franchise to Recruit Everest CollegeEverest Colleges today announced that it has partnered with Elements Therapeutic Massage Inc., a massage therapy franchise with more than 80 locations nationwide, to provide job placement opportunities for graduates of Everest's massage therapy program. Operation Finally Home: Building Free Homes for Injured American Veterans Sign Biz(R) Network Accepts the CallAlexander Reyes' boyhood dream of a military career ended when he was hit by an improvised explosive device during a patrol two years ago in Baghdad. "Laying in that hospital bed ... sometimes I felt I'd rather [have] died," Reyes said. "My life came to a Build-A-Bear Workshop(R) Launches Ultimate Buildabearville.com(TM) SweepstakesGuests who visit Build-A-Bear Workshop(R) from Feb. 15 to March 10 will have the opp-bear-tunity to enter the Ultimate Buildabearville.com(TM) Sweepstakes. Volvo Rents California Growth Continues with Latest AcquisitionVolvo Rents announces the acquisition of SoCal Rental Equip Rent, a single location construction equipment rental company in Glendora, CA. Gap Inc. Reports January SalesGap Inc. (NYSE: GPS) today reported that January 2012 net sales decreased 1 percent compared with last year. 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. ColorTyme Kicks Off 2012 National Convention with a Bang – Lower FeesNew ColorTyme CEO Cathy Skula delivered shock-and-awe punch to the kick off of the ColorTyme 2012 National Convention, themed Make It Happen, by rolling out a new strategic plan for growth that included lower fees. Love is the Stuff Inside at Build-A-Bear WorkshopBuild-A-Bear Workshop(R), the interactive entertainment retailer of customized stuffed animals, is continuing its support for The Children’s Heart Foundation (CHF) this Valentine’s Day. 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. 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. 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. easyhome Ltd. Announces Resignation of Five Directorseasyhome Ltd. (TSX:EH) announced that Rodney Adams, James Bowland, Walter (Bud) Gates, Steven Richardson, and G. Wesley Voorheis resigned today as directors of the Company. Donald K. Johnson, Chairman of the Board, said: "We thank the departing directors.
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... ANY LAB TEST NOW® Franchisees of the Year and Best Start Franchise Awards AnnouncedANY LAB TEST NOW® is pleased to announce the 2011 Franchisee of the Year and the 2011 Best Start Franchisee. Randy L. Pearce to Retire From RegisRegis Corporation (NYSE:RGS), the global leader in the $160 billion haircare industry, today announced that Randy L. Pearce has informed the Company of his intention to retire as President and as a member of the Board of Directors effective June 30,...
Pet Supplies Plus Acquires Largest FranchiseePet Supplies Plus (“PSP”) announced today that it has completed the acquisition of its largest franchisee, consisting of twelve stores in Northeast Pennsylvania. PSP, a portfolio company of Irving Place Capital, is the third-largest pet... For The First Time Ever, Toys″R″Us(R) Stores Nationwide To Open At 9pm On Thanksgiving NightToys″R″Us(R)announced that its stores nationwide will open their doors at 9pm on Thanksgiving night to welcome Black Friday shoppers as they kick off the holiday shopping season. Winmark Corporation Selected by Forbes as one of the Top 20 Small Public Companies in AmericaWinmark Corporation, the franchisor of well-known brands Play It Again Sports(R), Once Upon a Child(R), Plato's Closet(R) and Music Go Round(R) that buy, sell, and trade new and gently used merchandise, today announced it was ranked No. 11 on Forbes' Top. Edible Arrangements Launches First National Television Campaign Targeting MenEdible Arrangements, the pioneer and leader in hand-sculpted, fresh-fruit arrangements, announced today the launch of its 2010 national advertising campaign on January 27, 2010 on ESPN and ESPN2. The campaign marks the first time Edible Arrangements...
ACE Hardware Named 6th Largest Franchise OperationAce Hardware Corporation is ranked the sixth largest franchise operation in the world in the recently released 2011 Franchise Times Top 200TM Franchise Systems list. Gap Inc. Announces Resignation of Tom Wyatt, President of Old NavyGap Inc. today announced that Tom Wyatt, president of its Old Navy brand, has resigned in order to take a position at another company outside of the apparel retail business, effective February 3, 2012. |
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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