May 22, 2012
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ANY LAB TEST NOW(R) Opens New Facilities in South Florida; To Provide Convenient Lab Testing Direct-to-Consumer

In an effort to provide professional, convenient and affordable lab testing, ANY LAB TEST NOW®, one of the nation's fastest-growing retail franchising opportunities with 24 locations in Florida, has opened its newest locations in the Aventura/North...

IKOR Enjoys Strong Finish To 2011 And Heads Into New Year With Multiple Openings On Deck

IKOR 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...

Home Instead Senior Care Expands Into the Netherlands

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Senior Care Franchise Expands Continuum of Care to Include Medical Services

As everyday life becomes more challenging for the aging population, Home Helpers, one of the nation’s largest home care agencies with a presence in more than 600 communities, is improving its clients’ quality of living by expanding its...

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LivHOME Announces Sale of New Franchise in Central Texas

LivHOME, Inc., one of the nation’s largest providers of professionally led at-home care for seniors, announced today that it has sold a new franchise in the Austin, TX area.

CareMinders Cultivates Niche to Redefine U.S. Home Care Industry

CareMinders 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 Announces Expansion Plans In New Jersey

Interim HealthCare, the nation's leading home care, hospice and healthcare staffing franchise, announced today it is seeking to expand its presence into New Jersey.

Home Instead Senior Care Expands Into Italy

Home Instead Senior Care®, the world's largest provider of non-medical in-home care and companionship services for seniors, has expanded into Italy.

SYNERGY HomeCare Announces Growth Plans for 2012

SYNERGY HomeCare, national home care franchisor projects to grow revenues by 48% in 2012.

Assisting Hands Builds Franchises With Their FOFO Motto

Assisting Hands Home Care lives by their FOFO motto: Family of Franchise Owners. It is this motto that many franchise owners swear by. From the moment you decide to become an owner, you are instantly part of everyone’s family.

Caring Senior Service Expands In California

Caring Senior Service, a national in-home care provider for seniors, announced today that it has awarded a new franchise for service in Fresno, California.

Sonus Franchise Reaches 100 Location Milestone, Offers Growth Opportunity For Audiology Private Practice Owners

As 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...

Caring Senior Service to Expand in Wisconsin

Caring Senior Service, a national in-home care provider for seniors, announced today that it has awarded a new franchise to Andrew Lim for service in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Help for Aging Baby Boomers Spurs Fastest U.S. Job Growth

Tim Connelly, North America Franchise Development Director for Home Instead, Inc., franchisor of the Home Instead Senior Care® network, said home care companies will likely see mushrooming opportunities during the next eight years.

ANY LAB TEST NOW(R) in Wichita Falls, Texas to Provide Convenient Healthcare Lab Testing Direct-to-Consumer

In an effort to provide professional, convenient and affordable lab testing, ANY LAB TEST NOW®, one of the nation's fastest-growing retail franchising opportunities, has moved its new location in Wichita Falls community. The new facility, located at A

FirstLight HomeCare Business Now Available in Pittsburgh

FirstLight HomeCare (firstlighthomecare.com), a new standard in non-medical in-home care, is now accepting inquiries from prospective owners in the greater Pittsburgh, Pa., area. FirstLight HomeCare currently has 23 locations in 13 states, after only 18 m

St. Louis Senior Care Company Relocates Operational Headquarters

Home Care Assistance operational headquarters moves to the Creve Coeur area in West St. Louis County within close proximity of the metro area’s leading medical centers.

Massage Heights Expands Reach in DFW

Massage Heights will open 25 new Retreats in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex over the next three years, says Regional Developer J.D. Busch. "Dallas offers better opportunities for us than any other market in the United States," Busch explains.

Caring Senior Service Franchisee Adds Third Territory

Caring Senior Service, a national in-home care provider for seniors, announced today that it has awarded a new franchise territory to Pat Hays for service in Marble Falls, Texas.

FirstLight HomeCare Business Now Available in Colorado Springs

FirstLight HomeCare (firstlighthomecare.com), a new standard in non-medical in-home care, is now accepting inquiries from prospective owners in the Colorado Springs area.

Interim HealthCare Opens New Franchise Office in Galveston County, TX

Interim HealthCare Inc, the nation's leading health care franchise company, is pleased to welcome new Franchisees Brett & Tracy Bozeman and Sharon Davis in the Galveston, Texas area.

Brightstar Healthcare Expands Caregiving Network To Naperville

BrightStar Healthcare, a full-service home healthcare and medical staffing agency, announces the expansion of its caregiving network and opening of its newest location at 1112 S. Washington St. Suite 15, Naperville, IL.

Any Lab Test Now in Little Rock, Arkansas to Provide Convenient Healthcare Lab Testing Direct-to-Consumers

In a effort to provide professional, convenient and affordable lab testing, Any Lab Test Now®, one of the nation's fastest-growing retail franchising opportunities, has moved to its new location in the Little Rock, AR community. The new facility, loca

Guava Healthcare Launches Home Health Care Franchise Business

Home 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.

Jersey Shore Senior Care Company Launches Revolutionary Hospital to Home Care Program

Home 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.

Nurse Next Door Launches First Alberta Franchise

As the percentage of Alberta's senior population continues to grow, likely to double from the current 11% over the next 20 years, the needs of this group are becoming increasingly important.

Caring Senior Service Converts Alabama Offices To Franchise Locations

Caring Senior Service, a national in-home care provider for seniors, announced today that it has awarded its Huntsville and Decatur, AL franchise territories to Tiffanie Hicks and Ryan Farr.

Caring Senior Service Awards Nashville Franchise Territory

Caring Senior Service, a national in-home care provider for seniors, announced today that it has awarded its Nashville, TN franchise territory to Michael Eastham.

Nurse Next Door Signs First U.S. Franchise Locations

Nurse 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.

Brightstar Healthcare Expands Caregiving Network To Columbus

BrightStar Healthcare, a full-service healthcare staffing agency, announces the expansion of its caregiving network and the opening of newest location at 2000 West Henderson Road, Suite 330.

SYNERGY HomeCare Expands into Dallas/Fort Worth Region

SYNERGY HomeCare, national franchisor of non medical in-home care announces expansion the Dallas/Fort Worth area.

Brightstar Healthcare Expands Caregiving Network To Knoxville

BrightStar Healthcare, a full-service medical staffing and home healthcare agency, announces the expansion of its caregiving network to the Knoxville area.

eMed-ID, World's First Medical Identification Franchise, Opens Tampa Bay Market for Franchise Sales

eMed-ID, the world's first medical identification franchise providing consumers with a personal USB device that will expedite emergency responders treatment of trauma victims or those unable to communicate, is rapidly expanding its national footprint...

Seniors Helping Seniors Opens Waterford, CT Location

To help meet the growing demand of older residents of New England who want to remain in their own homes and stay as self-sufficient as possible, Seniors Helping Seniors® In-Home Services (SHS) has established a new franchise in Waterford, Conn., that.

Massage Heights Conducts Outreach to Potential Retreat Owners for Remaining Houston Locations

Massage 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.

Seniors Helping Seniors(R) In-Home Services Establishes Franchise Between Columbus and Dayton, Ohio

To help meet the growing demand of older Ohioans who want to remain in their own homes and stay as self-sufficient as possible, Seniors Helping Seniors(R) In-Home Services (SHS) has established a new franchise between Columbus and Dayton that will serve..

Homewatch CareGivers Expands into New Market in Birmingham, Alabama

Homewatch CareGivers, the largest and most experienced international franchise provider of personal home care services, has licensed a new location in Birmingham, Alabama – the first Homewatch CareGivers office in that state, and marking the 34th st

Massaging the Masses: Massage Heights on Track to Open 1,620 Units by 2012

Massage Heights, a burgeoning franchise with 13 healthy locations and 288 under development, is kneading its way into the $15 billion massage industry – poised to outpace competitors with a clearly distinctive business model, atmosphere and product

Seniors Helping Seniors(R) In-Home Services Grants Master License for Ohio, Northern Kentucky and Indiana

To help meet the growing demand of older Americans who want to remain in their own homes and stay as self-sufficient as possible, Seniors Helping Seniors(R) In-Home Services (SHS) has granted a master license to establish franchise partners...

Seniors Helping Seniors Establishes Burlington County, NJ, Franchise

To help meet the growing demand of older residents of New Jersey who want to remain in their own homes and stay as self-sufficient as possible, Seniors Helping Seniors® In-Home Services (SHS) has established a new franchise in Burlington County, New..

Brightstar Healthcare Expands Caregiving Network To Philadelphia

According to the National Coalition on Health Care, health care spending in the United States is projected to reach $2.9 trillion in 2009.

Brightstar Healthcare Expands Caregiving Network To San Antonio

According to the National Coalition on Health Care, health care spending in the United States is projected to reach $2.9 trillion in 2009.

Seniors Helping Seniors Opens Carteret, NJ, Location

To help meet the growing demand of older residents of New Jersey who want to remain in their own homes and stay as self-sufficient as possible, Seniors Helping Seniors® In-Home Services (SHS) has established a new franchise in Carteret, New Jersey...

Seniors Helping Seniors(R) In-Home Services Establishes Latest Franchise at Jacksonville, North Carolina

To help meet the growing demand of older North Carolinians who want to remain in their own homes and stay as self-sufficient as possible, Seniors Helping Seniors(R) In-Home Services (SHS) has established a new franchise at Jacksonville, North Carolina...

Taking Tranquility to New Heights: Massage Heights Opens First Keller Franchise Location

Soothing music, relaxing aromatic candles, a clean and calming environment, and experienced massage therapists. All these are available at Massage Heights, the new, luxurious therapeutic massage clinic located at 1961 Main Street, Suite 300 in Keller.

World's First Medical Identification Franchise Launches Nationally

eMed-ID, the world's first medical identification franchise, announced today the launch of its low-cost, home-based franchise concept , providing consumers with a personal USB device containing their full medical history, which can then be easily...

Seniors Helping Seniors(R) In-Home Services Establishes Latest Franchise in Nassau County, New York

To help meet the growing demand of older New Yorkers who want to remain in their own homes and stay as self-sufficient as possible, Seniors Helping Seniors(R) In-Home Services (SHS) has established a new franchise at Rockville Centre in...

Interim HealthCare Announces Grand Opening In Sterling Heights, Michigan

Interim HealthCare, the nation's first and finest home healthcare franchise company, announced today the grand opening of its location in Sterling Heights, Michigan.

Caregiving Company AmeriCare Expands Franchise into Tennessee

AmeriCare, the leading home-based caregiving franchisor, announced plans for expansion into Tennessee's five largest cities: Chattanooga, Clarksville, Knoxville, Nashville, and Memphis.

Seniors Helping Seniors(R) In-Home Services Establishes Franchise in McDonough, Georgia, To Serve Both Henry and Spalding Counties

To help meet the growing demand of older residents of Georgia who want to remain in their own homes and stay as self-sufficient as possible, Seniors Helping Seniors(R) In-Home Services (SHS) has established a new franchise in McDonough, Georgia...


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Features & Special Reports

Quick on the Draw: Today's franchise system response must be quick and concise

Linda 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 Icon

Everyone 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 Down

Anil Yadav has graced the pages (and one cover) of Multi-Unit Franchisee magazine twice before.

5 Key Mobile Marketing Strategies for Franchises

For franchise marketers, mobile marketing is now paramount to a successful online strategy.

MarketingSherpa: Marketing Wisdom for 2012

In 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 Will

I 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 Prospects

We asked two franchise marketing pros what they're doing to provide more timely - and relevant - responses to prospect inquiries.

Social Media Roundup - May 2012

Here 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 Possible

When 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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