May 22, 2012
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Your Franchise Business Expansion News SourceFranchise News Watch brings you the latest in franchising business expansion 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 Business Expansion NewsJack in the Box Inc. Refranchises 37 Restaurants in the Seattle AreaJack in the Box Inc. (NASDAQ: JACK) today disclosed the details of two refranchising transactions that were completed in early April and included in the company’s second-quarter operating results, which were announced on May 16. Weichert Real Estate Affiliates Adds Three New Offices to National Franchise NetworkWeichert Real Estate Affiliates, Inc., the franchise division of Weichert, Realtors®, continues to raise its profile throughout the country with the addition of three new franchise offices to its growing network.
Mama Fu’s Announces its Largest Franchise Deal: Company to Expand into HoustonMama Fu’s Asian House is continuing to make big strides and has recently signed its largest franchise agreement to date, bringing the brand to the Houston market. The Lash Lounge 'Eyes' ExpansionIn a time when we believe we have seen it all, along comes a new trend-setting beauty salon that specializes in eyes. Utah Becomes 32nd State To Boast All-American Johnny RocketsJohnny Rockets swarmed into the Beehive State yesterday by opening its first restaurant in Station Park, slated to be the preeminent lifestyle shopping center in the Salt Lake City region. Regis Franchise Division Welcomes 12 New FranchiseesRegis Franchise, a division of Regis Corporation (NYSE:RGS, increased its franchisee base while current franchisees opened more than 20 salons in the company’s fiscal third quarter, January through March 2012.
TWO MEN AND A TRUCK® Posts Record Franchise Development Activity; Adds 34th State to its FootprintLeading moving company TWO MEN AND A TRUCK® has enjoyed a busy start to 2012 for its U.S.-based operations that includes a new location in Idaho. Capriotti’s Opens Fifth Los Angeles Area Location In CovinaCapriotti’s Sandwich Shop is excited to announce the opening of its newest location in Covina today. This fifth Los Angeles area shop is part of a large regional expansion in the Southwest. Red Mango Franchisee Opens Seventh Store and is Only 24 Years OldSamantha Goldsmith, of Saint James, has opened her seventh Red Mango store in North Babylon. Blaze Pizza Launches Into Fast-Casual Dining With Two Locations Set To Open This SummerBlaze Fast-Fire’d Pizza, a new concept in fast-casual dining, will open two locations in Pasadena and Irvine this summer. Chester's Sweeps GeorgiaChester's, the leading fried chicken foodservice offering in the convenience store category, is proud to announce the grand opening of four new locations all over the state of Georgia. J.D. Byrider opens Highland locationHighland-area residents have another option for purchasing used cars now that J.D. Byrider has opened a store at 9301 Indianapolis Blvd. The location is the 13th J.D. Byrider dealership in Indiana. Dippin’ Dots Looks Forward to Growth Under New OwnershipDippin’ Dots, LLC, a newly-formed company based in Oklahoma City and funded by private capital, has finalized its acquisition of Dippin’ Dots, Inc, the Kentucky-based manufacturer of the popular flash-frozen ice cream. Simply Southern Restaurant Group Announces Three New Chicken Salad Chick Franchisees and a New Company-Owned LocationSimply Southern Restaurant Group, the exclusive franchisor of Chicken Salad Chick, announced today the sale of several franchises in Alabama, Georgia and Florida, and the upcoming opening of a new company store in Montgomery, Al. Honest-1 Auto Care Unveils Plans to Expand in Indiana, Kentucky and OhioHonest-1 Auto Care has announced plans to open more than 20 new locations throughout Indiana, Kentucky and Ohio during the next 5 to 7 years. Woody’s Bar-B-Q Opening In GuelphWoody’s Canada President Dan Masters is pleased to announce that they will be opening a location May 7th in Guelph at 565 Woodlawn Rd West near the Galaxy Cinemas. Christian Brothers Automotive Opens New Location in WoodwayChristian Brothers Automotive, the automotive repair shop creating a positive “culture shock” in town with its commitment to honesty and integrity, today announced the opening of its newest location at 101 Archway Drive in Woodway, Texas. Gatti's Pizza Returns to Lafayette with GattiTownGatti's Pizza returns to Lafayatte after 13 years when Foodservice Management Systems (FMS) opens a new GattiTown family entertainment center on April 4, 2011. The 45,000 sq. ft. GattiTown includes an All You Care-to-Eat buffet, an expansive Midway arcade The Environmentally Forward State of California Adds the Eco-Friendly Filta Franchise to its Green MovementCalifornia, a state known for promoting eco-friendly services, adds the Filta Environmental Kitchen Solutions Franchise to its roster of green businesses. Arizona European Wax Center Provides Free Waxing During Premier WeekEuropean Wax Center Gilbert-San Tan Village will be celebrating its Premiere Week and grand opening in early June with a week of free waxing.
Gatti's Pizza Returns to Oklahoma City with GattiTownGatti's Pizza returns to Oklahoma City after thirty-two years when Foodservice Management Systems (FMS) opens a new GattiTown family entertainment center on March 7, 2011. The 60,000 sq. ft. Oklahoma City GattiTown includes an All You Care-to-Eat buffet, Charter Fitness to Open 13,000 Square-Foot Club in Mokena, ILChicagoland-based Charter Fitness is opening its newest club in Mokena, IL.
DoubleTree by Hilton Opens First Tucson Airport HotelDoubleTree by Hilton proudly announces the opening of an upscale full-service, all-suite hotel, situated near Tucson International Airport (TUS) and just minutes from downtown Tucson and the University of Arizona.
Chester's on the CornerChester's, the leading fried chicken foodservice offering in the convenience store category, is proud to announce the grand opening of its location in Wilmington, MA - home of the bright red Baldwin Apple. BIGGBY COFFEE Opens First Store in Battle Creek, MIThe “Cereal City” will soon have the perfect complement to the day’s most important meal with the long awaited arrival of BIGGBY COFFEE! After months of anticipation, the company’s newest store is set to open at 5466 Beckley Rd....
Cruise Holidays Luxury Cruise Counselors Celebrates Christening Of Oceania Cruises' Newest Ship, Riviera, With Exceptional OffersFour of Cruise Holidays Luxury Cruise Counselors cruise experts returned last week from the naming ceremony and christening cruise of Oceania Cruises' newest luxury ship, Riviera. Auburn-Based Chicken Salad Chick to Franchise Across SoutheastChicken Salad Chick founders Stacy and Kevin Brown formally announced today their partnership with Debbie and Kelley Mossburg and the formation of Simply Southern Restaurant Group. Tint World Plans A Weekend of Fun for New Greensboro, NC Store Grand Opening EventTint World, the nation’s leading auto styling franchise, is gearing up for its new store grand opening celebration in Greensboro, North Carolina with a three-day grand opening event.
SUBWAY® Restaurant Chain to Open 1,200 North American Locations in 2012With more than 2,000 franchisees actively searching for locations, the SUBWAY® sandwich chain has aggressive growth plans for 2012.
Kumon Responds to Increasing Demand for Supplemental EducationIn an economic climate where most businesses are scaling back or closing down completely, many business owners are learning the hard way what consumers consider disposable. Luckily for Kumon and other companies in the $5 billion tutoring industry,... Flippers Pizzeria to Open New Franchise Location at The VillagesFlippers Pizzeria will soon be opening its twelfth location in Central Florida at The Villages, which is located approximately 55 miles from Orlando, Florida. Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers Open in Parkdale MallBeaumont residents today celebrated the grand opening of the area’s first Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers with a series of activities at the Parkdale Mall. Big Smoke Burger Embarks On Aggressive Expansion PlanBig Smoke Burger, the Toronto based gourmet burger chain, has hired Fransmart to ramp up expansion in North America and in select global markets. Card Connection’s Leeds Franchisee Achieves Major ExpansionLeading greeting card publisher and franchisor, Card Connection, has today announced its franchisee for Leeds, Brian Spilman, has extended his territory to include Burnley, Blackburn, Preston and Blackpool. Snap Fitness 'Flexes' Muscle in the United KingdomSnap Fitness, the franchisor of more than 1,300 24/7 fitness centers worldwide, recently announced plans to open 75-100 clubs throughout the UK during the next five years, including 10 in Greater London by the end of the year. Raising Cane’s Opens Doors to Second Oklahoma Restaurant in MooreLouisiana-based Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers opened the doors of its second Oklahoma restaurant in Moore today. |
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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