September 09, 2010
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Your Franchise Strategic Alliance News SourceFranchise News Watch brings you the latest in franchising strategic alliance news from around the web. As a news aggregator for the franchise industry, Franchise News Watch streams the latest ground breaking franchise articles, features, guides, blogs, news and more directly to your desktop.  Franchise Strategic Alliance NewsERA Real Estate Announces Merger of Two Alabama FirmsERA Franchise Systems LLC, a global franchising leader in the residential real estate industry, announced today a merger between two of its existing member firms in Alabama. Specifically, ERA King Real Estate Company, Inc. in Anniston, Ala., is growing it CENTURY 21 Real Estate LLC Announces Affiliation with the Distressed Property InstituteCentury 21 Real Estate LLC, the franchisor of the world's largest residential real estate sales organization, today announced an agreement with the Distressed Property Institute, LLC to bring the industry-leading Certified Distressed Property Expert®
Choice Hotels is Official Partner of Rebuilding Together's Fifty for FiveChoice Hotels has joined Rebuilding Together and their upcoming event, Fifty for Five, as an official sponsor. Fifty for Five is projected to be Rebuilding Together's biggest and most impactful project in the organization's history, rebuilding fifty...
Extreme Pita Enlists to Feed U.S. Armed ForcesIn the battle against high calorie, greasy foods, Extreme Pita moves to the frontline with a mission to feed the men and women of the United States Armed Forces. Jamba Juice Announces Its SuperActive Summer--Powered by SuperfruitJamba Juice (Nasdaq: JMBA) announced today that it will officially kick off the summer with the introduction of three new Superfruit products and a promotion with leading online active community, Active Network. Encouraging fans to find fun new ways to... Marble Slab Creamery Teams up With Sandra Lee for Sandra Lee's Taste of Summer Benefiting Share Our Strength(R)Marble Slab Creamery is pleased to be working with Sandra Lee and Share our Strength® in an effort to end childhood hunger in America. Marble Slab Creamery has titled the program, Sandra Lee's Taste of Summer, as Sandra Lee will debut 16 new ice cream
Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Enters Texas With Addition of Suzanne Anderson PropertiesBetter Homes and Gardens Real Estate LLC today announced the addition of Suzanne Anderson Properties, a leading Houston-based real estate brokerage, to its growing national franchise network. Suzanne Anderson Properties will now operate as Better Homes... BP Selects Card Connection as Sole Greeting Card SupplierLeading greeting card publisher and franchisor, Card Connection, has announced today it has been selected by BP as the organisation's sole greeting card supplier for its company owned forecourts. Card Connection's network of franchisees will now supply...
Century 21 Real Estate LLC Selects New Marketing AgenciesCentury 21 Real Estate LLC, the franchisor of the world's largest residential real estate sales organization, is pleased to announce MRM Worldwide as the lead agency for national advertising and Mullen as the lead agency for the brand's...
The Dwyer Group Announces Agreement with Sunshine Grounds Care to Franchise The Grounds Guys in the United StatesThe Dwyer Group has announced a business agreement with Canadian-based Sunshine Grounds Care and will market franchises in the United States under the brand of The Grounds Guys, effective immediately. Terms of the agreement were not disclosed. Jamba, Inc and Core-Mark Holdings Company, Inc sign a Memorandum of Intent to Sell Jamba-Branded Products through Core-Mark Serviced Retail Conveniencamba, Inc. (NASDAQ:JMBA) and Core-Mark Holding Company, Inc. (NASDAQ:CORE) announced today that they signed a non-binding memorandum of intent to establish a relationship to offer and deliver health-oriented Jamba branded food and beverage consumer... GNC Announces Entry to China's Nutritional Products in Partnership with Bright FoodGeneral Nutrition Centers, Inc. (GNC), a leading global retailer of nutritional products, announced today that it, together with its parent company, has entered into a memorandum of understanding to form a strategic partnership with Bright Food (Group)... Regis Corporation Implements Transportation Management System From CAPE SystemsCAPE Systems Group, Inc. (Plink Sheets: CYSG), a leading provider of supply chain optimization technologies, today announced that it has implemented a Transportation Management System (TMS) for Regis Corporation, the global leader in the hair care... In Just a Few Months, More Than 10,000 Greater Phoenix Residents Sign up to Take Advantage of Dutch Bros. Coffee Text Deals Powered by RocketBuxA Phoenix-based business owner is reaping the benefits of a new marketing channel. In just a few months, more than 10,000 greater Phoenix residents opted in to receive special promotions at Dutch Bros. Coffee stores. Local franchise owner, Jim Thompson... Ruby Tuesday to Partner with Penske Racing as Sponsor of the No. 22 Nationwide Series Dodge in 2010Ruby Tuesday has established a new partnership with Penske Racing for the 2010 NASCAR Nationwide Series season. Ruby Tuesday will serve as primary sponsor for six races on the No. 22 Dodge driven by series standout Brad Keselowski. Snap-on Expands Relationship With NHRA Legend Cruz PedregonBuilding on a successful 18-year relationship, Snap-on Tools announced today that it will be expanding its partnership with NHRA legend Cruz Pedregon. In 2010, Snap-on will serve as the primary sponsor for Cruz's NHRA Funny Car team.
Zaxby's Recruits Terry Bradshaw for Ad CampaignZaxby's has recruited Terry Bradshaw to tout its Kickin' Chicken Sandwich Meal in the chain's ongoing "Indescribably Good" ad campaign. A menu staple, the sandwich is the favorite of founders Zach McLeroy and Tony Townley, who opened the first Zaxby's...
Papa Bello Enterprises Engages PacWest Solutions to Administrate All Healthcare and Employee Related ActivitiesPapa Bello (Pink Sheets: PAPA) announced today that the company has engaged Northern California based PacWest Solutions to handle all aspects of Papa Bello's payroll, employee relations, and benefits for corporate stores and franchisees.
Interstate All Battery Center Powers Up With New Point-of-Sale TechnologyInterstate Batteries Franchise and Development, the franchisor of Interstate All Battery Center (IABC) announces it will implement the MICROS-Retail Xstore point-of-sale system in all franchise locations across all 50 states. Red Lion Hotels Selects Newmarket International's Delphi(R) and MeetingBroker(R)Newmarket International, Inc., the leader in sales and catering solutions for the hospitality industry, today announced Red Lion Hotels Corporation (NYSE: RLH) has implemented MeetingBroker as its lead distribution platform and standardized on Delphi... Red Lion Hotels Taps Worktopia to Reach Small Meetings MarketRed Lion Hotels Corporation (NYSE: RLH) has made its inventory of small meeting rooms available for real-time booking through a new marketing agreement with Worktopia, Inc., the leading real-time booking engine for small and simple meetings. Red Lion Hotels Joins Cvent Supplier NetworkRed Lion Hotels Corporation (NYSE: RLH) today announced that all 45 Red Lion Hotels have become participants in the Cvent Supplier Network. Cvent is the leading provider of web-based software for the $350 billion meetings and events industry and its... Aaron's Signs Continued Partnership with the Atlanta Hawks, Atlanta Thrashers and Philips ArenaAaron's, Inc. (NYSE: AAN), the nation's leader in the sales and lease ownership and specialty retailing of residential and office furniture, consumer electronics, home appliances and accessories, announced today a continued partnership with the... kathy ireland Home and Budget Blinds Provide Solutions to Keep Kids Safe at Home(TM)Every home should provide a safe haven, but hidden dangers lurk in virtually every home. Window treatments are often overlooked as potential hazards. Yet, since 1990, over 200 strangulation deaths have occurred in the United States after young children... Sports Clips Launches Mobile Billboard Campaign with Bulldog Mobile BillboardsBulldog Mobile Billboards is excited to announce that new client DalClips LLC, a multi-unit Sport Clips Franchisee, has hit the streets with a mobile billboard advertising campaign. Taking advantage of Bulldog's new oversize mobile billboards and its...
Domino's Pizza Partners With GamesThatGive On-line Game CharityDomino's Pizza(R), the world leader in pizza delivery (NYSE: DPZ) has entered into an exciting new partnership with GamesThatGive, an innovative new website that allows consumers to help raise money for their favorite charity simply by playing free... Edible Arrangements Partners With Direct Capital to Fuel U.S. ExpansionEdible Arrangements(R), the pioneer and leader in hand-sculpted, fresh fruit arrangements, has selected Direct Capital®, a national direct lender, as the exclusive preferred finance company for the brand. The expanded lending program was developed in. Pizza Fusion Selects Revention to be POS PartnerRevention, Inc., a leading developer of complete, customizable restaurant management solutions, is pleased to announce that we have been selected as Pizza Fusion's point-of-sale and technology partner. Revention was selected primarily for its overall... Pizza Patrón Partners With Pepsi to Celebrate Hispanic Heritage MonthIn honor of National Hispanic Heritage Month, Pizza Patrón, the nation's number one Latin pizza brand, has teamed with Pepsi in a national, co-branded promotion in all of its stores. Del Taco Strengthens Franchise Support with Two New Franchise Business ConsultantsDel Taco, the nation's No. 2 Mexican quick serve chain, today announced the company has strengthened its franchise support services with the addition of two new franchise business consultants. Chip Bialzak has joined Del Taco as senior franchise... Burger King Corporation Teams with Summit Entertainment on 'The Twilight Saga: New Moon'As fan interest reaches a fever pitch, Burger King Corp. today confirmed that it will team with Summit Entertainment for one of the most highly anticipated movies of the year, "The Twilight Saga: New Moon," which arrives in theaters on Nov. 20, 2009. Golden Spoon and EGS Announce Global Development ProgramGolden Spoon Franchising, the second-largest frozen yogurt chain in the U.S. and Southern California's largest frozen yogurt chain, and Edwards Global Services (EGS), the leading global development management consultant firm to U.S. franchise companies... Blockbuster Enters Strategic Alliance With Cable Operators Suddenlink Communications and Mediacom CommunicationsTaking another step in its transformation as a multi-platform provider of media entertainment, Blockbuster Inc. (NYSE: BBI, BBI.B), a global leader in entertainment, today announced a strategic alliance with top-10 cable broadband... Two Companies Join Forces to Support Time-Starved Working WomenMaid Brigade, a national house cleaning company, announces its partnership with Mom Corps, the pioneer and leader of the flexible employment market. Maid Brigade and Mom Corps developed their alliance to foster a better sense of work/life balance for... Great Clips franchise launches a $2 million media campaign with FOX.comRob Goggins, vice president of franchise development for Great Clips, Inc., highlighted the brands partnership with FOX.com in an address to prospective franchisees at the company's headquarters in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Burger King Corp. Bites into 'Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs' Through Partnership with Sony Pictures AnimationBurger King Corp. (NYSE:BKC) today announced that it is teaming with Sony Pictures Animation's new film Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs, which opens in theaters on Sept. 18. Inspired and adapted from the bestselling children's book, the film focuses...
Papa Bello Retains Pastore Food Corp to Assist in Corporate Planning and ExpansionPapa Bello Enterprises, Inc. (Pink Sheets: PAPA) is pleased to announce that the company has hired Pastore Food Corp, of Baltimore, Maryland to assist the company in its corporate planning and growth process. Pastores will assist in managing franchise...
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Features & Special ReportsFamily Friendly: A case study on family-run franchisingFamily-run franchise operations can offer a blessing, or a curse. An example of the blessing would be the close relationships and high degree of trust that exists in many families. In this case, success generally follows. But an example of the curse of family-run franchises could be the inability to separate business from family. That could be a serious problem after 5:00 and on weekends. Still, many families find the attraction of working together a strong pull and the results can be quite productive. Families like Ed Doherty's are a perfect example.< Mentor-Motivated: Two Key Individuals have Inspired Jerry HeathTwo people have figured prominently in Jerry Heath's career. The first is his father, who helped bankroll him when he started out in franchising. The second is Steve Jackson, the president of Hungry Howie's Pizza, who began mentoring Heath at an impressionable age (12). Stop the Bleeding: What Franchisors can do to Help Struggling FranchiseesTwo years of tight credit and reduced consumer spending not only have left many franchisees reeling, they've also put a serious crimp in their franchisors' royalty streams. We asked workout professionals and bankruptcy attorneys experienced in franchising what franchisors can do to help turn around their distressed franchisees--without spending precious funds or getting themselves into legal hot water. Franchising 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.
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