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Your Retail Franchise Product Announcement News SourceFranchise News Watch brings you the latest in retail franchising product announcement 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 Product Announcement NewsHäagen-Dazs® Shops Celebrates Sweet Springtime with Free Cone DayHeavy sweaters and bulky coats are officially stowed away for winter and Häagen-Dazs® Shops, known for its pure, super premium ice cream, today announced it will host a free cone day for customers visiting any participating location nationwide. Build-A-Bear Workshop Invites 15 years of Guests to the First Ever Teddy Bear Reunion in Company HistoryBuild-A-Bear Workshop®invites Guests and their furry friends to join the company in celebrating the first ever Friends Count Teddy Bear Reunion. To RSVP for this special event, visit buildabear.com/rsvp by May 23. 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(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.
Marvel Entertainment And Toys"R"Us Assemble Retail Experience For Highly Anticipated Summer Theatrical Event Marvel’s The AvengersGearing up for the ultimate in Super Hero adventures, Marvel Entertainment, LLC, a global character-based entertainment licensing company, announced today that it has assembled a multi-faceted retail experience with Toys"R"Us®. Caribou Coffee Encourages Fans to "Sip Up Summer" with the Upcoming Launch of New Sparkling Teas and JuicesWith summer just around the corner, Caribou Coffee Company, Inc. (NASDAQ: CBOU) today announced the upcoming launch of six new sparkling teas and juices made with premium, all-natural ingredients. Caribou Coffee Officially Kicks-Off Summer with Launch of New Sparkling Teas and JuicesCaribou Coffee Company, Inc. (NASDAQ: CBOU) today launched six new sparkling teas and juices made with premium, all-natural ingredients. Build-A-Bear Workshop Introduces New Farmers’ Market CollectionBuild-A-Bear Workshop®, the interactive entertainment retailer of customized stuffed animals, is transforming into a Farmers’ Market with a new collection of furry friends that are straight from the barn. Gap Launches Redesigned T-Shirt Collection With "Be Your Own T" CampaignGap's new global marketing campaign captures how summer's favorite wardrobe staple is an effortless way to convey individual style. Return the Love this Mother's Day, Help Mom Live. Life. Better.™ with the Gift of Therapeutic Massage from Massage HeightsMother's Day is Sunday, May 13th. For everything that mom does, Massage Heights, an international premium franchise membership massage company that makes regular massage therapy affordable and convenient to the masses, is giving consumers a way to help... Caribou Coffee's Trend-Forward Cafe Canela and Cross Fox Espresso Arrive Just in Time for SpringCaribou Coffee Company, Inc. (NASDAQ: CBOU) today announced the introduction of the newly branded Cross Fox Espresso and special limited-time-only Cafe Canela handcrafted beverage, both intended to provide fans with a distinctive Caribou Coffee... Kona Ice Mobilizes 'Fun'atical Group of Franchise OwnersAmerica’s “coolest” movement is breaking down generational barriers to bring kids and adults together for an experience unlike any before.
Families and their Budgets Win at Rhea Lana’s Children’s Consignment EventsConsignment events, such as Rhea Lana’s, are responsive to consumer woes because they offer families an opportunity to purchase their children’s items at deeply reduced prices. In turn, these same families can add to their budgets by selling.. Cartridge World Adds Printers to Its Eco-Friendly Product LineTo better serve business customers, Cartridge World has added printers to its eco-friendly product line of ink and toner printer cartridges.
Miracle-Ear Celebrates Better Hearing and Speech Month With Kindle GiveawayMiracle-Ear® hearing aid centers nationwide will give away a Kindle® Fire -- at no charge -- with all qualifying Miracle-Ear hearing aid* purchases during the month of May. America's Mobile Makeover Month At RadioShack Passes $2 Million Just In Time To Boost Your Tax-day RefundWhile many Americans patiently await tax refunds, consumers have "deducted" more than $2 million in cumulative savings by trading in used cell phones and other gadgets in just more than two weeks of America's Mobile Makeover Month by RadioShack.
Give Thanks to Mom This Mother's Day With a Delicious Ice Cream Cake From Baskin-RobbinsBaskin-Robbins, the world's largest chain of ice cream specialty shops, is pleased to offer a special lineup of ice cream cakes designed for Mother's Day, including its new Petals & Pearls Cake.
Toys″R″Us(R) Announces 2011 Holiday Toy TrendsToys R Us today announced four top trends anticipated to influence toy sales in the coming months.
FASTSIGNS® Launches New Brand Initiative to be Better Known as ‘More Than’ a Sign ProviderFASTSIGNS International, Inc., the visual communications/sign and graphics franchisor of the more than 535 FASTSIGNS® centers worldwide, has unveiled a new branding platform with updated messaging: “More than fast. More than signs.™” FASTSIGNS(R) to Showcase Conversion Franchise Initiative at SGIA ExpoThose interested in exploring potential franchise partnerships with FASTSIGNS International, Inc., the worlds premier business to business marketing solution franchise with more than 530 locations worldwide, will have ample opportunities to meet with the.
RadioShack Launches Free Expert Support for Mobile DevicesRadioShack Corp. (NYSE: RSH), a leading national retailer of innovative mobile and personal technology products, services and accessories, has launched a Mobile Product Support service available at no cost to customers who purchase mobile devices,...
Coffee Beanery Treats Teachers to Free Tall Cup of Coffee on May 9As the school year draws to an end, Coffee Beanery wants to help perk up the day for teachers by giving them a free cup of coffee on Wednesday, May 9, 2012 to commemorate National Teacher Appreciation Week. 101 Mobility Launches New Bruno ELAN SRE-3000 in All MarketsThe nation’s fastest growing mobility and accessibility provider, 101 Mobility is now offering the Bruno ELAN SRE-3000 throughout its national footprint. The new Straight Rail Stair Lift has raised the bar in style, performance & affordability.
Gap Clothing Franchise Introduces GapKids 1969 Premium Jeans CollectionToday Gap introduced its latest collection of 1969 Premium Jeans - this time, made especially for GapKids. Re-engineered with a focus on style and quality, the new collection offers the most comfortable, long-lasting and versatile denim on the market for Flip Flop Shops Launches Cobian’s New "Archy" LineWith beach season upon us, Flip Flop Shops is celebrating the longer days and warmer tides with the launch of the new “Archy” footwear line from Cobian. FASTSIGNS International, Inc. Launches Test of New Brand ExtensionFASTSIGNS International, Inc. begins the New Year with a brand extension test. Battery Giant to Continue Focus on Green Battery Recycling EffortsEntering its fourth year in business, Battery Giant Franchise, LLC announces its commitment to continue their focus on enhancing the company’s green battery recycling efforts in 2012.
Z-Tech dba Z-CoiL Footwear Launches New Mexico Stock OfferingZ Tech, Inc., the New Mexico based parent company behind Z CoiL Pain Relief Footwear, is now offering state residents the opportunity to purchase shares in the company to help finance new product development, as well as the eventual transitioning of all m Toys″R″Us(R) Introduces 2011 Holiday Broadcast CampaignToys″R″Us(R) today unveiled its 2011 holiday advertising campaign, including a series of themed television commercials designed to showcase the company Technology Spring Cleaning Unlocks $1 Million in Hidden Value Just One Week Into America's Mobile Makeover Month at RadioShackRadioShack Corp. (NYSE: RSH) proudly announces consumers have already saved themselves $1 million dollars only seven days into America's Mobile Makeover Month by RadioShack Free Shredding Day To Be Hosted At PostalAnnex+With spring approaching, many people are getting organized and starting their spring cleaning. To help properly dispose of old documents containing personal information, Doug and Chris Ware, owners of the PostalAnnex+ at 3472 Research Pkwy are hosting a.. Snap-on Tools - Gifts Guaranteed to FitIt can be the most wonderful time of the year, especially if that special DIYer in your life gets something from Snap-on Tools for the holidays. From the 100-piece General Service Set to the 3/8" Ratchet with Dual 80(R) Technology, Snap-on has the...
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Features & Special ReportsQuick on the Draw: Today's franchise system response must be quick and conciseLinda Shaub is CMO of Interim Healthcare, a network of 332 franchise locations providing medical staffing and in-home care services in 43 states. Anatomy of a Turnaround: Bennigan's Reclaims The Integrity of An IconEveryone loves a good comeback story, and I am honored and humbled to be at the helm of a classic turnaround tale. Growth Machine: Anil Yadav Shows No Signs Of Slowing DownAnil Yadav has graced the pages (and one cover) of Multi-Unit Franchisee magazine twice before. 5 Key Mobile Marketing Strategies for FranchisesFor franchise marketers, mobile marketing is now paramount to a successful online strategy. MarketingSherpa: Marketing Wisdom for 2012In case you missed it (and when it comes to marketing and social media there's plenty to keep up on), MarketingSherpa published its Wisdom Report, "Marketing Wisdom for 2012" earlier this year. Time For Benchmarking: All That's Needed Is The WillI am convinced that someday the franchising community will finally get around to unleashing its biggest competitive strength: unit predictability. Improving the Speed and Effectiveness of Your Responses to ProspectsWe asked two franchise marketing pros what they're doing to provide more timely - and relevant - responses to prospect inquiries. Social Media Roundup - May 2012Here are four reasons local business marketers should continue to use the Yellow Pages. Health-Scare Reform: "There's Still More That We Don't Know Than We Do."Since national health care reform was signed into law in March 2010, it has generated strong reaction from multi-unit franchisees and small-business owners across the nation. The Customer Within: Provide Coworkers With The Best Service PossibleWhen we talk about customer service, we usually think about how we deal with the people who walk through our doors--both physical and virtual--to purchase our products and services. 
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