May 22, 2012
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Your Retail Franchise Rankings News SourceFranchise News Watch brings you the latest in retail franchising rankings 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 Rankings NewsFlip Flop Shops Selected as a Top Military Friendly FranchiseFlip Flop Shops, North America’s first retail chain exclusive to the hottest brands and latest styles of flip flops and sandals, has been named a top Military Friendly Franchise® by G.I. Jobs magazine for 2012. Second Consecutive Win for Card Connection’s Franchisee of the YearLeading greeting card publisher and franchisor, Card Connection, has named Irish franchisee, Gabriel McGeown, as the winner of its 'Franchisee of the Year' award.
Aussie Pet Mobile Cleans Up At The 2012 Canadian Franchise Association Awards Gala, Further Grooming The Road To Success In The Pet IndustryAussie Pet Mobile, the world’s largest and favorite mobile pet grooming business in the $50-plus billion pet industry, was awarded the prestigious Franchisees’ Choice Designation Award. Battery & Light Bulb Franchise Ranked in Top 20 of the 100 "Best of the Best"Batteries Plus®, the nation’s first, largest and fastest growing battery and light bulb franchise, was recently ranked No. 19 on the Dun & Bradstreet AllBusiness AllStar Franchise rankings. Free Copies For Corona Mom-and-Pop Business OwnersNational Mom-and-Pop Business Owner Day, coming up on March 29, 2012, is a day to recognize and support the local Mom-and-Pop businesses in our community. RadioShack Recognized for Franchise QualityRadioShack Corp. (NYSE: RSH), a leading national retailer of innovative technology products, services and accessories, recently has been named the top electronics franchise concept and No. 63 overall in the annual "Franchise 500" ranking published by... FASTSIGNS Recognized as Innovator in Franchisee SatisfactionFASTSIGNS International Inc., the worldwide franchisor of FASTSIGNS® sign and graphics centers, continues to prove that building positive relationships between franchisor and franchisee pays off. Forbes Ranks Snap-on Number One in "Best Franchises to Start for the Buck" ListingThe Snap-on Tools Franchise opportunity heads the list in the Forbes February 27, 2012 edition's article on the ten best franchises to start, entitled "Proven Path." 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. 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. Top producers recognized at 2012 ColorTyme National ConventionRent-to-own franchisor, ColorTyme, honored its top performers and recognized exceptional owner accomplishments yesterday at the 2012 National Convention. Mark and Tracy Childers received ColorTyme’s Franchisee of the Year Eagle Award, the highest... Petland on Top-Ranked Franchise ListPetland, once again, is among top-ranked franchises in the United States. Build-A-Bear Workshop Named One of Fortune's "100 Best Companies to Work For"Build-A-Bear Workshop(R), the interactive entertainment retailer of customized stuffed animals, has been named one of FORTUNE Magazine's "100 Best Companies to Work For." Top of the Pop: Games2U is Recognized by Entrepreneur Magazine!Games2U, Inc., the world's leading provider of mobile entertainment, has been recognized by Entrepreneur Magazine as one of the top 500 Franchise systems in the U.S. 2012 will be the second year in a row that Games2U has been listed on... Flip Flop Shops Ranked Among the Franchise Elite in Entrepreneur’s Prestigious 33rd Annual Franchise 500(R)Flip Flop Shops continues to ride up the rankings of Entrepreneur magazine’s Franchise 500(R) list, coming in at No. 297 in the publication’s 33rd annual ranking. Matco Tools Named No. 1 Tool FranchiseMatco Tools is pleased to announce that its Matco Tools Franchise was named the best franchise in the "Tools Distribution Category" and 26th overall in Entrepreneur's 33nd Annual Franchise 500(R). FASTSIGNS Outshines Competition with No. 1 Ranking Two Years StraightEntrepreneur Magazine has ranked FASTSIGNS as the No. 1 franchise in the sign and graphic category.
Franchisee Survey Reveals Card Connection's Strength is in Product Range & DesignLeading greeting card publisher and franchisor, Card Connection, has announced that the majority of its franchisees (87% of respondents from a recent satisfaction survey), are satisfied or very satisfied with the overall size of the Card Connection...
J.D. Byrider Names Award Winners at Annual ConventionLeading franchised used car and finance company J.D. Byrider recognized winners of the company's annual awards at its November convention in Rancho Palos Verdes, Calif. Bark Busters USA Named 2011 Military Friendly Franchise by G.I. Jobs MagazineIn honor of Veterans Day, Bark Busters USA announces it was ranked in the top 10 percent of all franchises nationwide and named a 2011 Military Friendly Franchise(R) by G.I. Jobs Magazine. Batteries Plus Recognized as One of Franchise Times(R) Top 200 Franchise SystemsGreen Bay, Wisconsin, famously known as the home of the first and most recent Super Bowl championship team, is also notable as the place where Batteries Plus, the nation 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.
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.
RadioShack Campaign Honored for Social Media InnovationRadioShack's 2010 holiday social media program, supported by imc2 as RadioShack-s social media agency, took top honors in its category at the Fifth Annual Forrester Groundswell Awards. U.S. Lawns Names 2 Franchisees to Hall of Fame, 1 Franchisee Honored with President's AwardFranchise owners in Kentucky and New Jersey are the newest members of U.S. Lawns' prestigious Hall of Fame and a fellow owner-operator from South Carolina is the latest recipient of the President's Award, the company announced today. J.D. Byrider included in list of 200 largest franchise systemsJ.D. Byrider, the nation's largest franchised used car sales and finance business, has been honored with recognition by Franchise Times in its listing of the ″200 Largest Franchise Systems.″ Philadelphia Shipping, Packaging & Crating Company Honored for Outstanding PerformancePeter Michaelson and Rebecca Michaelson, the owners of the Navis Pack & Ship franchise in Philadelphia, were awarded the President's Club Award during the Annex Brands National Convention, which was held in Henderson, Nevada, August 25-27. Snap-on Wins Four Professional Tool & Equipment News 2011 Innovation AwardsSnap-on Incorporated (NYSE: SNA) comes out a big winner again this year receiving four Professional Tool & Equipment News (PTEN) 2011 Innovation Awards. Snap-on Receives Two MOTOR Magazine Top 20 Tool AwardsSnap-on Incorporated (NYSE:SNA), a leading global innovator, manufacturer and marketer of tools, diagnostics, equipment, software and service solutions for professional users, announced it recently won two MOTOR Magazine Top 20 Tool Awards for its... Aaron's Founder Charlie Loudermilk Presented With Prestigious Four Pillar AwardAaron's, Inc., a lease to own retailer specializing in the sales and lease ownership of residential furniture, consumer electronics, home appliances and accessories, announced today that The Council for Quality Growth honored R. Charles (Charlie)... Amazing Spaces Named 98th Top Operator Out of Over 30,000 Self Storage Operators NationallyMini Storage Messenger recently unveiled the 2011 Top Operators list, and Amazing Spaces(R) Storage Centers is excited to be listed alongside fellow industry leaders. FASTSIGNS Receives Certificate of Appreciation from H&R Block at Annual Vendor SummitFASTSIGNS National Accounts was recently recognized by H&R Block, a leading tax preparation company in the United States, claiming more than 22 million customers worldwide, for their outstanding services as a trusted sign and graphic vendor. FASTSIGNS Recognized as Top 40 Vendor of Cassidy TurleyASTSIGNS National Account was recently recognized by Cassidy Turley, a leading commercial real estate services provider with 3,200 professionals in 60 offices nationwide, for their outstanding services as a trusted sign and graphic vendor. Batteries Plus Ranks in Inc. Magazine's Top 500 | 5000 List of America's Fastest Growing Private Companies for Fifth Consecutive YearBatteries Plus, the nations largest and fastest growing battery and light bulb franchise, was listed as one of the fastest growing private companies in the United States in the September 2011 issue of Inc. magazine Service Technicians Name Snap-on Best in Five Categories in 2011 Frost & Sullivan SurveySnap on Incorporated (NYSE:SNA), a leading global innovator, manufacturer, and marketer of tools, diagnostics, equipment, software and service solutions for professional users, was once again the overwhelming choice of service technicians in the... Gap Inc.'s P.A.C.E. Program Recognized by Former President Clinton as an Exemplary Approach to Women's Economic EmpowermentToday former President Bill Clinton recognized Gap Inc. (NYSE: GPS) for its commitment and model approach to addressing challenges in Economic Empowerment through the Personal Advancement & Career Enhancement (P.A.C.E.) program. Flip Flop Shops Steps Into Top 10 Percentile on Inc. 500 I 5000 ListFlip Flop Shops, North America’s first retail chain exclusive to the hottest brands and latest styles of flip flops and sandals, today announced that Inc. magazine has ranked the growing retail franchise in the top 10 percent of the publication’s 500 Margaret McEntire Wins Entrepreneur of the Year AwardMargaret McEntire, owner and founder of Candy Bouquet International, is the 2010 Entrepreneur of the Year, awarded by the International Franchise Association. |
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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