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Your Senior Care Franchise News SourceFranchise News Watch brings you the latest in senior care franchising news from around the web. As a news aggregator for the senior care franchise industry, Franchise News Watch streams the latest ground breaking franchise articles, features, guides, blogs, news and more directly to your desktop.  Senior Care Franchise NewsHome Care Assistance Announces Third Book in Its Senior Health and Wellness SeriesHome Care Assistance, North America’s leading provider of in-home care, is excited to announce "From Hospital to Home Care: A Step by Step Guide to Providing Care to Patients Post Hospitalization," the latest book in its senior health and wellness.. Home Care Assistance Recognizes Heart MonthHome Care Assistance, North America's leading provider of in-home care, is raising awareness around heart disease and stroke prevention in observance of heart month. SYNERGY HomeCare Expands into Dallas/Fort Worth RegionSYNERGY HomeCare, national franchisor of non medical in-home care announces expansion the Dallas/Fort Worth area. Home Care Assistance Launches AlzheimersHomeCare.comHome Care Assistance, the leading provider of in-home care for seniors, is proud to announce the launch of AlzheimersHomeCare.com. Created for families evaluating care solutions for a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease. St. Louis Home Care Company Develops a Cutting-Edge Approach to Reducing Avoidable Hospital ReadmissionsHome Care Assistance of St. Louis, North America’s leading provider of in-home care, announced today a long-term initiative to reduce avoidable hospitalizations and readmissions and become the leader among home care agencies in hospitalization... 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. SYNERGY HomeCare Announces Growth Plans for 2012SYNERGY HomeCare, national home care franchisor projects to grow revenues by 48% in 2012. Sonus Franchise Reaches 100 Location Milestone, Offers Growth Opportunity For Audiology Private Practice OwnersAs U.S. small business owners seek innovative ways to expand during a still unyielding economy, Sonus has announced through Michele Fusco, Senior Vice President of Medical Business Operations for Amplifon USA, the opening of over 100 Sonus Franchise... BrightStar Care Helps Spread the Word About National Glaucoma Awareness MonthMore than 2.2 million Americans have glaucoma, the leading cause of preventable blindness. However, half of them don't even know it. Home Care Assistance Launches Senior-Care.comHome Care Assistance, the leading provider of in-home care for seniors, is proud to announce the launch of Senior-Care.com. Home Care Assistance Develops a Cutting-Edge Approach to Reducing Avoidable Hospital ReadmissionsAs America continues to grapple with exploding health care costs, Congress and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid have placed a renewed emphasis on eliminating avoidable hospital readmissions. Home Care Assistance of Charleston Receives Home Care Pulse CertificationHome Care Assistance of Charleston, the premier provider of in-home care for seniors, is proud to announce its Home Care Pulse Certification. BrightStar Care(R) Recognized As World-Class FranchiseBrightStar Care(R), the fastest growing franchise brand in the senior care industry, was recently identified as one of 25 World-Class Franchises for 2012 by the Franchise Research Institute. Home Care Assistance of Wisconsin Hires New Marketing ManagerHome Care Assistance of Wisconsin, a leading provider of in-home care for seniors, is proud to announce new hire, Mary Hackett Bernbrock, as Marketing Manager. Till Death Do Us Part: Study Reveals 7 of 10 Seniors Plan to Volunteer ‘Forever’The Home Instead Senior Care® network has announced the Salute to Senior ServiceSM program to honor these older adults who go the extra mile to make a difference for charities and community service projects throughout North America. Massage Heights Announces Collaboration with the American Cancer Society and Joins the Fight for a World with Less Cancer and More BirthdaysMassage Heights, an international premium franchise membership massage company that makes regular massage therapy affordable and convenient to the masses announced today their new relationship with the American Cancer Society(R). Senior Care Company Launches Revolutionary Hospital to Home Care ProgramHome Care Assistance, the leading provider of in-home care for seniors, is proud to announce the Hospital to Home Care program, a comprehensive set of educational resources for families managing the difficult transition home after hospitalization. Senior Care Company Announces Hospital to Home Care Program in ArizonaHome Care Assistance of Phoenix, the leading provider of in-home care for seniors, is proud to announce the Hospital to Home Care program. Massage Heights Conducts Outreach to Potential Retreat Owners for Remaining Houston LocationsMassage Heights, a membership-based massage therapy franchise, is offering investors the opportunity to own their own business in a rapidly growing field through a Massage Heights franchise in Houston. Senior Care Company Launches Hospital to Home Care Program in Central OhioHome Care Assistance of Central Ohio, the leading provider of in-home care for seniors, is proud to announce the Hospital to Home Care program, a comprehensive set of educational resources for families managing the difficult transition home after...
Massage Heights Salutes Houston's Amateur AthletesMassage Heights, a leading provider of sports massage therapy, has created a special award to recognize the achievements of athletically-inclined men and women in Houston. Nebraska Senior Care Company Launches Revolutionary Hospital to Home Care ProgramHome Care Assistance of Lincoln, Nebraska, the leading provider of in-home care for seniors, is proud to announce the Hospital to Home Care program, a comprehensive set of educational resources for families managing the difficult transition home after... IKOR Enjoys Strong Finish To 2011 And Heads Into New Year With Multiple Openings On DeckIKOR USA today announced completion of several single- and multi-unit franchise deals that will introduce the growing healthcare advocacy and guardianship network to Florida and North Carolina and continue its expansion in Texas, New Jersey and...
Jersey Shore Senior Care Company Launches Revolutionary Hospital to Home Care ProgramHome Care Assistance, the leading provider of in-home care for seniors, is proud to announce the Hospital to Home Care program, a comprehensive set of educational resources for families managing the difficult transition home after hospitalization. Central Ohio Senior Care Company Partners with the Alzheimer’s Association to Promote Early Detection of Alzheimer’s DiseaseHome Care Assistance, North America’s leading provider of in-home care for seniors, announced today that, along with companies including Genworth, Starbucks, Intel and Pfizer, they are now a Champion Partner of the Alzheimer’s Early Detection. Montreal Senior Care Company Launches Revolutionary Hospital to Home Care ProgramHome Care Assistance of Montreal, the leading provider of in-home care for seniors, is proud to announce the Hospital to Home Care program, a comprehensive set of educational resources for families managing the difficult transition home after... Old Age? It's a Matter of Opinion, Poll SaysBaby Boomers, who once said "don't trust anyone over 30," now think old age doesn't start until 77, according to a study by Marist Institute for Public Opinion conducted for Home Instead Senior Care. Loryn Kogan Joins Home Care Assistance of Greater ChicagoHome Care Assistance of Greater Chicago, a leading provider of non-medical, in-home care for seniors, is excited to announce a new addition to the Kenilworth team, Loryn Kogan. Caring Senior Service Ranked Amongst the Top Franchises in Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500(R)Caring Senior Service, a national in-home care provider for seniors, has been named one of the top 500 franchises in the United States, ranking No. 342 in Entrepreneur Magazine’s Franchise 500. Home Care Assistance of Greater Charleston Hires New District ManagerHome Care Assistance of Greater Charleston, a leading provider of in-home care for seniors, is proud to announce Ryan Coker as the new District Manager. User-Friendly Technology Ensures Safety of Independent SeniorsAs nearly 90 percent of 40 million senior citizens wish to remain independent in their home, Direct Link, a national provider of home healthcare technology and an affiliate of Home Helpers is excited to announce the expansion of its product lines... Caring Senior Service Northeast Dallas County Franchise Owners Acquire Collin County Territoryaring Senior Service, a national in-home care provider for seniors, has announced that it has awarded its Collin County, TX franchise territory to Parrish and Delia Potts. Michigan Home Care Company Partners with National Private Non-Profit Social Service OrganizationHome Care Assistance of Michigan, the leading provider of in-home care senior services throughout the southeastern region of the state, announced today that they were acquired by Lutheran Social Services of Michigan. HomeVestors Attains Victory Over Trademark InfringersAs the largest buyer of houses in the U.S., HomeVestors has been diligent in protecting its trademarks. Seniors Face Tough Times this Holiday Season; Home Instead Senior Care Network Offers 10 Money-Saving TipsEven though Congress increased the debt ceiling earlier this year, allowing older adults to get Social Security checks on time, seniors face financial challenges that could contribute to a bleak holiday. Charleston Home Care Company Partners with the Alzheimer’s Association to Promote Early Detection of Alzheimer’s DiseaseHome Care Assistance, North America’s leading provider of in-home care for seniors, announced today that, along with companies including Genworth, Starbucks, Intel and Pfizer, they are now a Champion Partner of the Alzheimer’s Early Detection. Nurse Next Door Signs First U.S. Franchise LocationsNurse Next Door Home Care Services, one of North America’s fastest growing franchise systems, took a major step forward in its aggressive US expansion plan. Senior Care Franchise Announces Unique Expansion ModelHome Care Assistance, North America's leading provider of in-home care for seniors, is proud to announce an innovative new business model in home care. Home Care Assistance Announces New Book, The Handbook of Live-In CareHome Care Assistance, North America's premier provider of in-home senior care, is excited to announce its newest book, The Handbook of Live-in Care. BrightStar Group Holdings, Inc. names Brian Schnell COOBrightStar Group Holdings, Inc. announces the addition of Brian Schnell as Chief Operating Officer and Chief Legal Officer, and Kevin Pignone as Vice President of Field Support.
CareMinders Cultivates Niche to Redefine U.S. Home Care IndustryCareMinders Home Care announced today its aggressive franchise growth plan: an expansion strategy that reflects a game-changing move for the in-home care industry. Interim HealthCare Provides Home Safety Tips for the New YearAccording to recent studies, accidents at home rank among the leading causes of injury and death in the United States. For those over 60, the risk of injury becomes greater. With 89 percent of aging homeowners preferring to stay in the comfort of their... Nurse Next Door Named One of BC's Top 10 EmployersNurse Next Door, one of North America's fastest growing home care franchise systems, is proud to announce that they have been named to BC Business Magazine's 2011 Best Companies to Work for in BC list in the number 3 spot. Guava Healthcare Launches Home Health Care Franchise BusinessHome health innovator Guava Healthcare (www.guavahealthcare.com) announced the launch of its new franchise business, and the appointment of franchising industry veterans Ken Caldwell and Kevin Pike to the company's leadership team. Home Instead Senior Care Expands Into the NetherlandsThe Home Instead Senior Care Maryland National Capital Home Care Association Presents Ken Hansen with Margaret O'Brien Memorial Leadership AwardHome Care Assistance, the leading provider of in-home care for seniors, is proud to announce that Ken Hansen, Manager of Home Care Assistance of Bethesda, is the recipient of the Margaret O'Brien Memorial Leadership Award. Star-Spangled Franchise OpportunityKnowing full well that our nation's veterans are offered few resources for transitioning into the civilian workforce, BrightStar Care(R) is offering a discounted franchise fee to these returning heroes. |
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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