February 09, 2012
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Your Senior Care Franchise Media Coverage News SourceFranchise News Watch brings you the latest in senior care franchising media coverage 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 Media Coverage NewsHome Care Assistance to Host a Free Webinar in Honor of Heart MonthHome Care Assistance, North America’s leading provider of in-home care for seniors, is hosting a free webinar in honor of Heart Month, which spans the month of February. 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.
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. 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. 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... 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. Holiday Senior Care Help Improves Family Relations; Eases StressThe holidays can be a tough time for concerned children of the ″sandwich generation″, a group of middle-aged people who care for their aging parents while raising children.
Healthy Holidays: Seniors Need to Stay Active and EngagedHome Care Assistance, North America Interim HealthCare Franchisees Recognize Professionals During National Home Care and Hospice MonthEach November during National Home Care and Hospice Month, Interim HealthCare franchisees across the country recognize their network of professionals that provide home care and hospice services to nearly 50,000 patients each day. Home Instead Senior Care Network Releases Guide of Gifts That Bring Families and Their Seniors TogetherIt seems like the same story every holiday. What does an older loved one who seems to have everything want for Christmas? Consider that a senior could be missing something that may be difficult to put a bow on: companionship.
Meet the 2011 National Family Caregiver of the Year Award National PanelNo one wants to become disabled from an illness, accident or aging, but that the chances are high that we will each need help in our own future.
Caring Senior Service Celebrates 20 YearsWith a host of appreciation events and promotions honoring 20 years of GreatCare(R) that covered 22 cities across the United States, Caring Senior Service(R) will be closing the city tour in San Antonio, TX at San Antonio's own premiere Witte Museum on...
Interim HealthCare Provides Stress-Free Travel Tips for Seniors During the Holiday SeasonThe holiday travel season is upon us and according to recent reports, more than 40 million Americans are expected to travel during the Thanksgiving holiday season alone. Caring Senior Service CEO to Speak at National Association for Home Care & Hospice Meeting and ExpoJeff Salter, Founder and CEO of Caring Senior Service, one of the nation
National Program Offers Fresh Start for Respite - Seeking FamiliesEntering its second year of outreach, Arms Around Family Caregivers is excited to announce its second annual Pillar of Strength Award program. Comfort Keepers Certified as World-Class Franchise for 3rd Consecutive YearComfort Keepers®, a leading international franchise network that provides in-home care services for seniors, new mothers and other adults needing assistance with daily activities, has received World-Class Franchise® certification from the Franchis
Carewatch Annual Franchise Conference and AwardsLeading home care provider Carewatch held their annual franchisee conference in Chester on May 13-14. With 100+ delegates, the conference was addressed by Dr James Kingsland, the DoH's national clinical commissioning network lead for England who chaired a
Home Care Assistance Announces 4th Annual Franchise ConventionConvention highlights include acclaimed keynote speaker Stephen Tweed, CSP, Chairman and CEO of Leading Home Care, on "The Top Ten Characteristics of Highly Effective Home Care Leaders" and a panel discussion on franchisee best practices. Home Care Assistance is Proud to Announce Five New Members to Its Million Dollar Franchise ClubHome Care Assistance, North America's leading provider of non-medical, in-home care for seniors, is proud to welcome five new members to its Million Dollar Franchise Club in 2011.
Comfort Keepers Named a 2011 Military Friendly FranchiseComfort Keepers(R), one of the world's largest home care companies for seniors and other adults, announced today that for the second year in a row it achieved a listing as a Military Friendly Franchise(R). This list represents the top 7 percent of the na Massage Heights Franchise Opportunities Link Mother and DaughterWhen native Texan Diana Jenkins told her New Hampshire-based daughter about the health benefits of a professional massage, she had no idea that ownership of a Massage Heights franchise was in their collective future. Today, Jenkins and her daughter Amy Ca Homewatch CareGivers Seeks Applicants For National Family Caregiver of the Year AwardHomewatch CareGivers, one of the largest and most experienced international providers of full-service home care, launched its National Family Caregiver of the Year award campaign today. Nominations will be accepted from the general public through July 29, Undercover Boss: How BrightStar Keeps Rapid Growth on TrackIt's an exciting time when a company is growing fast -- but it's also a risky time. If you move too fast, execution can suffer. Caring Transitions' Additions Earn Industry PraiseIndustry experts in senior relocation are taking note of the ongoing growth and expansion of Caring Transitions territories and its growing network of professional affiliations – most recently partnering with Tag Sell It, Pak Mail and 1-800-GOT-JUNK Home Helpers of Suffolk Lends a Hand to Seniors, New Mothers, OthersAs more than 75 million Americans will reach age 65 in the next two decades, the need for in-home senior care continues to soar. With the dismal housing market making it even more difficult to sell and get a good return on investment, more seniors are... Interim Healthcare Mother And Daughter Franchise Team Builds Family Business On Care And CompassionWhen we think of mothers, we reflect on the great love, care and compassion they bestow upon their families. They nurture and protect, guide and comfort. Every year on Mother's Day, we are reminded of how hard moms work to care for their families. For two Brightstar Care(R) Launches Free Caregiver Support TechnologyBringing a new wave of innovation to caregiving and helping families all around the world, BrightStar Care® announces the launch of a new caregiver support technology. Caring Transitions' additions earn industry praiseIndustry experts in senior relocation are taking note of the ongoing growth and expansion of Caring Transitions territories and its growing network of professional affiliations – most recently partnering with Tag Sell It, Pak Mail and 1-800-GOT-JUNK Caring Transitions Becomes Part of NASMMThe National Association of Senior Move Managers™ has added relocation experts Caring Transitions to its membership. Comfort Keepers(R) Names Top Office Owners In U.S.Comfort Keepers announced its top performing franchise owners recently. These franchisees were recognized for outstanding business performance for their hard work and dedication to help care for adults in their communities. Comfort Keepers is an in-home c BrightStar Care, A National Provider Of Home Healthcare And Medical Staffing, Launches Free Caregiver Support TechnologyBrightStar Care announced exciting news today emphasizing their commitment to innovation and continuing their pursuit of providing support for caregivers and helping families and all around the world. Caring Transitions Continues Industry LeadershipCaring Transitions continues to demonstrate its commitment to excellence through the franchise system's growing membership in the MoveSeniors.com professional network. Caring Transitions is a national franchise specializing in assisting clients of all age Brightstar Care, A National Provider Of Home Healthcare And Medcial Staffing, Launches Free Caregiver Support TechnologyBrightStar Care® announced exciting news today emphasizing their commitment to innovation and continuing their pursuit of providing support for caregivers and helping families and all around the world.
Comfort Keepers Ranks #44 on the 2011 AllBusiness AllStar Franchise RankingComfort Keepers®, an international provider of in-home care to seniors and other adults, announced today that it achieved a rank of #44 in the 2011 AllBusiness AllStar Franchise Ranking. For the third consecutive year, Comfort Keepers has been ranked Homewatch CareGivers Partners With National Family Caregivers AssociationHomewatch CareGivers, one of the largest, most experienced international providers of full-service home care, today announced a partnership with the National Family Caregivers Association (NFCA) designed to enhance family caregiver awareness of Homewatch
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Features & Special Reports"The Proven Match" for Finding Qualified Franchisees Debuts on Franchising.com Ad PortalProven Match has teamed up with Franchise Update Media Group (FUMG) to give results-driven franchisors a cost-saving profiling service that delivers pre-qualified candidates. Restaurateur Extraordinaire: Sam Covelli Does It With More Than 200 LocationsSam Covelli says he grew up in the restaurant business working in his father's McDonald's. Running For Charity: Colortyme Franchisee Raises Money And Awareness For Children's HospitalThis April will mark the third year in a row that Al Coelho has run the 26-mile Boston Marathon. That's a significant achievement. But it's only a part of what Coelho will do that day. Turning Up The Heat: Learning How To Handle Irate Customers And Look Like A HeroIrate customers. No matter how good you are at what you do, what business you are in, or where it is located, you will at some point find yourself facing an irate customer. Sustaining Business: Zane Tankel On Growing During Tough TimesAs the economy continues to struggle through a slow recovery, business people everywhere are looking for any tools or techniques that will help them keep their businesses alive and thriving. Creating 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. 
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