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Your Small Business Franchise Financial News SourceFranchise News Watch brings you the latest in small business franchising financial news from around the web. As a news aggregator for the small business franchise industry, Franchise News Watch streams the latest ground breaking franchise articles, features, guides, blogs, news and more directly to your desktop.  Small Business Franchise Financial NewsMassage Envy Announces $15 Million in Franchisee Funding Available in 2012 Through Agreement with Franchise America Finance and The Bancorp BankMassage Envy, the pioneer and national leader of professional, convenient and affordable massage and spa services, announced today that new and existing Massage Envy franchisees have exclusive access to $15 million in development capital in 2012. Cookies by Design Opens Corporate-Owned Store in DallasIn time for the holidays, Cookies by Design, known as “the original cookie bouquetIM company,” opened today a corporate-owned retail location in North Dallas. Express Employment Professionals Reports Record Year for 2011; Sales Up 22 PercentExpress Employment Professionals announced today that 2011 sales topped $2.1 billion, up 22 percent in a year, as employers continue to rely heavily on temporary staffing solutions amid an uncertain economy.
Dutch Bros.' Sales Increase in 2009; 10 New Stores Projected for 2010Despite a slow economy, Dutch Bros. Coffee ended 2009 on a high note that included a nearly six percent sales increase over last year and a rise in company giving. GNC Holdings, Inc. Announces Share Repurchase ProgramGNC Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: GNC), a leading global specialty retailer of health and wellness products, today announced that its Board of Directors has authorized a share repurchase program of the Company's Class A common stock, commencing on or about the... Maid Brigade Inc.'s 2011 Sales Up More than Seven Percent Year-to-DateMaid Brigade's 2011 sales continue to climb with year-to-date same store sales through the third quarter up 5.3 percent over the same period last year. Homewatch CareGivers Records 32 Percent Revenue Growth in 2008Homewatch CareGivers announced record-setting growth for 2008 as domestic sales revenue increased 32 percent over the previous year and overall revenue grew 20 percent over 2007, announced President Leann Reynolds. Panera Bread Company Reports Q3 2011 Diluted EPS of $0.97, Up 29%Panera Bread Company (NASDAQ: PNRA) today reported net income of $29 million, or $0.97 per diluted share, for the fiscal third quarter ended September 27, 2011. Suburban Propane Partners, L.P. Announces Results for Third Quarter Following its Eighteenth Distribution IncreaseSuburban Propane Partners, L.P. (the "Partnership") (NYSE: SPH), a nationwide distributor of propane gas, fuel oil and refined fuels and related products and services, as well as a marketer of natural gas and electricity, today announced results for... Sbarro, Inc. Completes Reorganization and Successfully Emerges from Chapter 11Sbarro, Inc., along with its domestic subsidiaries (the ″Company″), announced today that its Plan of Reorganization has become effective and the Company has successfully emerged from Chapter 11 with significantly reduced debt and a new $35... U.S. Lawns Honors Million-Dollar Club MembersThirty three owner operators of U.S. Lawns commercial landscape-management franchises reached a significant company milestone by topping the million dollar mark in sales in the latest fiscal year, the company announced today. Aaron's, Inc. Directors Raise Dividend by 15.4%Aaron's, Inc. (NYSE: AAN), the nation's leader in the sales and lease ownership and specialty retailing of residential furniture, consumer electronics and home appliances and accessories, today announced that its quarterly dividend rate has been raised... Maid Brigade Inc.'s August Sales Continue Upward MomentumFor the eighth consecutive month, Maid Brigade Inc., the leading green cleaning service franchise, demonstrates positive sales growth. Rapid Refill Announces First Ever Technology GrantOur schools print... a lot! Every supply list, class newsletter, worksheet or handout is an expense our schools incur. Papa Bello CEO Sells Majority Ownership Position to Aero FinancialPapa Bello Enterprises (Pink Sheets: PAPA) announced today that Aero Financial has purchased 20,000,000 shares of stock from the CEO of Papa Bello, Chase Canfield, giving a majority ownership stake to Aero Financial. As controlling owner... GNC Holdings, Inc. Schedules Conference Call and Webcast to Report First Quarter 2011 Financial ResultsGNC Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: GNC) announced today that it has scheduled a conference call and webcast to report its first quarter 2011 financial results on Thursday, April 28, 2011 at 10:00 am EDT. During the call, discussions may include material developmen Panera Bread Reports Fiscal 2009 EPS of $2.78, up 25% Over Fiscal 2008Panera Bread Company (NASDAQ: PNRA) today reported net income of $30 million, or $0.95 per diluted share, for the 13 weeks of the fourth quarter ended December 29, 2009, which included the net impact of $0.05 per diluted share of nonrecurring charges...
Suburban Propane Partners, L.P. to Hold Fiscal 2008 Fourth Quarter/Year End Results Conference CallSuburban Propane Partners, L.P. (NYSE: SPH), a nationwide distributor of propane gas, fuel oil and related products and services, as well as a marketer of natural gas and electricity, today announced that it has scheduled its Fiscal 2008 Fourth Quarter...
General Nutrition Centers, Inc. Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2007 ResultsGeneral Nutrition Centers, Inc. ("GNC" or the "Company"), the largest global specialty retailer of nutritional supplements, today reported its financial results for the quarter and year ended Dec. 31, 2007. GNC Holdings, Inc. Prices Secondary OfferingGNC Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: GNC), a leading global specialty retailer of health and wellness products, today announced the pricing of the offering of 20.0 million shares of its Class A common stock to be sold exclusively by participating selling... Snap Fitness Announces Minority Equity Investment by Summit PartnersSnap Fitness, Inc., the rapidly growing franchisor of compact, 24/7 express fitness clubs, today announced it has received a minority equity investment from Summit Partners, a private equity and venture capital firm that has raised more than...
ACE Cash Express, Inc. Announces Earnings Date and Conference Call for Noteholders to Discuss Fiscal 2009 ResultsACE Cash Express, Inc. announced that on September 28, 2009, it will provide fiscal 2009 financial results to Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, the trustee under the Indenture dated as of October 5, 2006 governing the Company's 10.25%... DRYCLEAN USA, Inc. Announces Year End ResultsDRYCLEAN USA, Inc. (AMEX:DCU) today reported results of operations for the Company's year ended June 30, 2008. GNC Holdings, Inc. Reports Third Quarter 2011 Results; Company Increases Outlook for 2011GNC Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: GNC) (the ″Company″), a leading global specialty retailer of nutritional products, today reported its financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2011. Aaron's, Inc. Announces Share Reclassification Proposal to Convert all Common Shares to Voting SharesAaron's, Inc. (NYSE: AAN and AAN.A), the nation's leader in the sales and lease ownership and specialty retailing of residential furniture, consumer electronics, home appliances and accessories, today announced that its Board of Directors has approved, an
General Nutrition Centers, Inc. Reports Second Quarter 2009 ResultsGeneral Nutrition Centers, Inc. ("GNC" or the "Company"), the largest global specialty retailer of nutritional products, today reported its financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2009. Dryclean Usa Receives Tender OfferDRYCLEAN USA, Inc. (AMEX:DCU) (listed New York Stock Exchange Alternext, formerly the American Stock Exchange, under the symbol "DCU") announced that it received a proposal today from members of the Steiner family, the principal stockholders of the... Aaron's, Inc. Announces Third Quarter ResultsAaron's, Inc. (NYSE: AAN), the nation's leader in the sales and lease ownership and specialty retailing of residential furniture, consumer electronics, home appliances and accessories, today announced revenues and earnings for the three and nine months... Speciality Packaging Firm Opens To Service Philadelphia Area With Record Breaking First Month Sales.Navis Pack & Ship, a franchise company that packs and ships electronics equipment, artwork, machinery and other fragile, large, awkward or valuable (FLAV) items, has opened in the Philadelphia Metro area. GNC Holdings, Inc. Closes Secondary OfferingGNC Holdings, Inc., a leading global specialty retailer of health and wellness products, today announced the closing of the offering of 20.0 million shares of its Class A common stock sold exclusively by participating selling stockholders at a public... ACE Cash Express, Inc. Announces Earnings Date and Conference Call for Noteholders to Discuss Fiscal 2008 ResultsACE Cash Express, Inc. announced that on September 29, 2008, it will provide fiscal 2008 financial results to Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, the trustee under the Indenture dated as of October 5, 2006 governing the Company's 10.25% Senior... Suburban Propane Partners, L.P. Announces Solid First Quarter Earnings Following Distribution IncreaseSuburban Propane Partners, L.P. (the "Partnership") (NYSE: SPH), a nationwide distributor of propane gas, fuel oil and refined fuels and related products and services, as well as a marketer of natural gas and electricity, today announced improved... General Nutrition Centers, Inc. Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2008 ResultsGeneral Nutrition Centers, Inc. ("GNC" or the "Company"), the largest global specialty retailer of nutritional supplements, today reported its financial results for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2008. Panera Bread Reports First Quarter EPS of $0.41Panera Bread Company (Nasdaq: PNRA) today reported net income for the first quarter ended March 25, 2008 of $12 million, or $0.41 per diluted share, which included the impact of a charge of $0.06 per diluted share resulting from... Suburban Propane Partners, L.P. Declares $0.05 per Common Unit Increase in Annualized Distribution Rate to $3.05 per Common UnitSuburban Propane Partners, L.P. (NYSE: SPH), a distributor of propane gas, fuel oil and related products and services, as well as a marketer of natural gas and electricity, today announced that its Board of Supervisors declared the sixteenth increase... Panera Bread Reports Q3 EPS of $0.61 (Including $0.04 in Net Charges), up 35% Over Q3 2008Panera Bread Company (NASDAQ: PNRA) today reported net income of $19 million, or $0.61 per diluted share, for the third quarter ended September 29, 2009, which included the net impact of $0.04 per diluted share of nonrecurring charges resulting from... Fastway Group Announces $441 Million TurnoverSpeaking from their new corporate headquarters in Napier, Group Managing Director Brem Ellingham said that 2008 marks several milestones for the group. Card Connection Franchisee Aims to 'More than Double' Profits Despite the Credit CrunchLeading greeting card publisher and franchisor, Card Connection's franchisee for Richmond and Ealing, Theo Kleanthous, is aiming to 'more than double' profits despite the widely publicised credit crunch. Theo has just purchased the additional Card... Aaron Rents, Inc. Reports Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year Results; Revenues up 14% for Quarter and 13% for YearAaron Rents, Inc. (NYSE: RNT), the nation's leader in the sales and lease ownership, specialty retailing and rental of residential and office furniture, consumer electronics and home appliances and accessories, today announced revenues and earnings for... Sbarro, Inc. Announces Results of Operations for the Quarter and Nine Months Ended September 28, 2008Sbarro, Inc. (the "Company") announced today results of operations for the quarter and the nine months ended September 28, 2008. The Company's detailed results are included in its Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, which was filed with the SEC today. Suburban Propane Partners, L.P. Announces Full Year and Fourth Quarter ResultsSuburban Propane Partners, L.P. (NYSE: SPH), a nationwide distributor of propane gas, fuel oil and related products and services, as well as a marketer of natural gas and electricity, today announced results for its fourth quarter and fiscal year... Sbarro, Inc. Announces Results of Operations for the Second Quarter and Six Months Ended June 28, 2009Sbarro, Inc. (the "Company") announced today results of operations for the second quarter and six months ended June 28, 2009. The Company's detailed results are included in its Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, which was filed with the SEC on... |
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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