September 09, 2010
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Your Small Business Franchise Business Expansion News SourceFranchise News Watch brings you the latest in small business franchising business expansion 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 Business Expansion News
Financing Not a Barrier for Nation's Fastest-Growing Pizza CompanyBucking the trend of an incredibly tight credit market, Marco's Pizza announced today it has been approved to receive up to $7.5 million for existing and prospective franchisees in funding from Main Street Bank of San Antonio, TX to continue its impressiv Pro Energy Consultants Surpasses 50 FranchisesDespite a down economy, Pro Energy Consultants has grown to 59 franchises in 30 states in just 18 months. The energy auditing company, founded in September 2008, began awarding franchises the following month. The franchise fee is $29,900, with a total... Mosquito Squad Mosquito Control Opens in Greensboro, NCMosquito Squad, America's leading mosquito control franchise, is now open in Greensboro, NC, at 1427 Westover Terrace, to protect families in their outdoor living spaces. World Tavern Entertainment(R) announced today its national launch of its Franchising ProgramAfter a successful test of four franchises in select markets, World Tavern Entertainment® is geared up to offer franchises nationwide. "It is an exciting time to be at World Tavern, we have proven that our business model works, and franchising allows. Mars Venus Success Coaching Adds New Franchisee in GermanySuccess Coach Michael Kubina has opened an office in Ilsede, about 40 km east of the major center of Hanover with a population of over 500,000 and the home base of a major Volkswagen plant. Games2U Entertainment Reaches 100th Franchise MilestoneNational party franchise Games2U Entertainment announced this week the signing of their 100th franchise in Naples, FL.
Fort Myers Resident Opens College Hunks Hauling Junk FranchiseFort Myers resident Douglas Stewart just traded in more than two decades as a corporate executive with a coat-and-tie past for a much bigger business: hauling junk. And this time, Stewart gets to be his own boss.
How to Start a Mobile Car Wash FranchiseDon't know what business to start this year? Here is an idea. The company Wash My Car The Mobile Car Wash Franchise is a turnkey business that future clients can begin immediately, with no previous automotive experience, with minimal investment... Archadeck to Open a New Location in the Front Range, ColoradoArchadeck is happy to announce that Curtis and Ann Crays will be opening a new location servicing the Front Range area of Colorado.
Outdoor Living Brands Breaks the Record for the Most New Mosquito Squad Franchise Locations Ever Awarded in a Single YearMosquito Squad, America's mosquito and outdoor pest exterminator franchise, today announced that 21 new franchise locations have been awarded recently. Training for these new franchise locations will take place in Richmond, Virginia, home of... 600th Massage Envy(R) Location Opens in Laguna Beach, CaliforniaMassage Envy, the nation's largest massage therapy provider, is pleased to announce the opening of its 600th clinic. The Laguna Beach, California, location is opening as a Massage Envy Spa, a model the franchisor introduced earlier this year featuring...
BookKeeping Express Inks Franchise Agreement to Open Office in AustinBookKeeping Express, the first U.S. franchise focused solely on bookkeeping services, announced today that it has signed a franchise agreement with Nancy Fierro to open an office in Austin, Texas serving Metropolitan Austin, as well as Buda and Kyle.
Aussie Pet Mobile Franchise Expands North American Market to Include CanadaWith North American pet owners spending an estimated $50 billion on pets this year alone, Aussie Pet Mobile, the world's largest mobile pet grooming service, has announced expansion into Canada. The growth plan extends the brand's footprint in... Papa Bello Files to Register Franchise in Maryland, Virginia, and CaliforniaPapa Bello Enterprises (Pink Sheets: PAPA) announced today that the company has filed the necessary paperwork to register its franchise in the states of Maryland, Virginia and California. The registration process is expected to take a few weeks...
City of Austin Home Energy Audit Ordinance Should be a Boon to New Pro Energy Consultant Franchise OwnerNow that the City of Austin requires sellers of non-exempt residential properties within the city limits to complete an energy audit and provide an energy audit report to prospective homebuyers prior to the sale, Kirk Van Roekel is feeling very... Make Sure Home Energy Audit Resolves Comfort Issues, Urges New Boston-Area Pro Energy Consultant Franchise OwnerTo truly solve home comfort issues, homeowners must have a comprehensive energy audit that utilizes specialized equipment, according to Jon Mitton. And Mitton, the owner of a newly awarded Pro Energy Consultants franchise, is on a mission to get his... Home Energy Audit Helps Homeowners Maximize Their Energy Efficiency, Says New Charlotte-Area Pro Energy Consultant Franchise OwnerIf you're ready to go green, then you may want to consider having a home energy audit. At least that's according to Ed Gallagher, who has recently been awarded his own Pro Energy Consultants home energy auditing franchise. Home Energy Audit Provides a Home Energy Efficiency Education, Says New Dayton-Area Pro Energy Consultant Franchise OwnerLooking for a cure for high energy bills or rooms that are too hot or too cold? The prescription may just be a home energy audit, at least according to Matt Eckerle. Eckerle has recently been awarded a Pro Energy Consultants home energy auditing... Home Energy Audit Gives Homeowners "Biggest Bang for Their Buck," Says New Greenville-Area Pro Energy Consultant Franchise OwnerDrayton Gaillard is passionate about reducing energy bills and improving home comfort. For the past three years he's researched the topic, cumulating in recently becoming the owner of his own Pro Energy Consultants home energy auditing franchise. Home Energy Audit Can Uncover Energy-Usage Inefficiencies, Says New Hillsborough-Area Pro Energy Consultant Franchise OwnerFor homeowners ready to go green, save energy and reduce their energy bills, then it's time for a home energy audit. At least that's how Jim Neri feels about it. Neri has just been awarded his own Pro Energy Consultants home energy auditing franchise... Pro Energy Consultant Awards First Home Energy Auditing Franchise to LouisianaMike Trew, who recently retired from a 35-year career in the oil field service industry, has decided his next passion in life will be helping people reduce energy usage and save the environment. Grand Opening in Lexington, SCMinuteman Press recently opened a new center in Lexington, South Carolina. On June 18th the red carpet was out and the ribbon was cut by owner Debbie Thomas, along with the next generation of owners; her family. Despite A Dry Economy, Long Beach, Ca-Based Green Interior Plantscaping Business Sows The Seeds Of Growth In 2009The ongoing economic drought seems to have bypassed Long Beach-based Growing Roots(TM), a full-service interior plantscaping company that recently completed the process of franchising its system and is now offering franchise opportunities across the U.S. HouseMaster Home Inspections Expands to Southern ColoradoHouseMaster, the first and one of the largest home inspection franchisors in North America, is pleased to announce the opening of a new franchise in Colorado Springs, Colorado to be owned and operated by, Dan Parillo. Parillo's new franchise expands... Bookkeeping Express 'Balances' Las Vegas' Small Business' Need for Certified Services with Grand Opening of First Area OfficeBookkeeping Express, the first U.S. franchise focused solely on bookkeeping services, announced today the opening of its first office in Las Vegas and across the state. The new office is located at 9550 S. Eastern Ave. in Henderson, and will primarily... USA Insulation Continues to Expand with Four New Franchise LocationsUSA Insulation, the only home insulation franchise company in the United States, has recently added four new franchise locations to serve Chicago, IL, Portland, ME, Omaha, NE and the Central New Jersey Area. The new franchisees are taking advantage of...
Creative Colors International Opens New Franchise Location In Omaha, NeCreative Colors International (CCI) announces the opening of its newest franchise servicing Omaha, Papillion, Belluvue, and Freemont in Nebraska and Council Bluffs, Iowa. CCI is a recognized leader in repair, reconditioning and color restoration of... Divorce Expert Launches Next FranchiseFairway Divorce Solutions, Ltd. (Fairway), a leading alternative divorce solutions firm, today announced the expansion to Northern Saskatchewan of the Fairway Divorce Solutions® franchise. Minuteman Press International Continues to ExpandEven though the economy is still fluctuating and unemployment rates keep rising, Minuteman Press International, Inc is expanding. In the month of June alone, Minuteman Press opened seven new franchises throughout the United States, Canada, and... Mars Venus Coaching Adds Another Las Vegas CoachBruce Leavitt, based in Las Vegas, joins Mars Venus Coaching with an extensive background as a corporate manager and entrepreneur. Cartridge World - India, Crosses the 60 Store Mark- is Amongst the Fastest Growing Countries in the Global Network of Cartridge WorldWhile businesses around the world are looking at strategies to weather the global financial crisis, one Australian company is capitalising on it and expanding its international business. Cartridge World the world's largest cartridge refilling retail... Bookkeeping Express Inks Franchise Agreement with Greenville Entrepreneur and Opens New OfficeBookkeeping Express, the first U.S. franchise focused solely on bookkeeping services, announced today that it has opened a new office in Greenville on the heels of the signed a franchise agreement with local resident Joe Lee. Computer Community Hospital Provides Franchise Investors with Remedy for Infectious Economic AilmentCelebrated woman entrepreneur Yvonne Graber is prescribing a dose of inspiration for the pain America's professionals are enduring because of today's economy. TCYonline.com to enroll 100 new affiliates in USIn its nationwide 'mission' to address Math needs of K-12 students in this country, leading one-on-one online live tutoring company, TCYonline.com will bring into its fold over 100 new local affiliates. NexCen Brands Announces Opening of First Great American Cookies Store in MexicoNexCen Brands, Inc. (PINK SHEETS: NEXC) today announced the opening of the first Great American Cookies franchised store in Mexico. The store opened in Bosco Vallarta Zapopan in Jalisco, one of the 31 Mexican states. A new, environmentally friendly Lapels(R) Dry Cleaning Store opens in Seattle, WA. Grand Opening Celebration May 30.Lapels(R) Dry Cleaning, an innovative, environmentally friendly dry cleaning company headquartered in Hanover, Massachusetts, is pleased to announce the latest addition to its growing nationwide family of retail stores. On May 9, the first... |
Features & Special ReportsFamily Friendly: A case study on family-run franchisingFamily-run franchise operations can offer a blessing, or a curse. An example of the blessing would be the close relationships and high degree of trust that exists in many families. In this case, success generally follows. But an example of the curse of family-run franchises could be the inability to separate business from family. That could be a serious problem after 5:00 and on weekends. Still, many families find the attraction of working together a strong pull and the results can be quite productive. Families like Ed Doherty's are a perfect example.< Mentor-Motivated: Two Key Individuals have Inspired Jerry HeathTwo people have figured prominently in Jerry Heath's career. The first is his father, who helped bankroll him when he started out in franchising. The second is Steve Jackson, the president of Hungry Howie's Pizza, who began mentoring Heath at an impressionable age (12). Stop the Bleeding: What Franchisors can do to Help Struggling FranchiseesTwo years of tight credit and reduced consumer spending not only have left many franchisees reeling, they've also put a serious crimp in their franchisors' royalty streams. We asked workout professionals and bankruptcy attorneys experienced in franchising what franchisors can do to help turn around their distressed franchisees--without spending precious funds or getting themselves into legal hot water. Franchising With Family Members Can Be Fraught With Danger Or Filled With SuccessIt can be difficult enough to get a franchise up and running on your own, or with other operational and investing partners, but it can be downright arduous if family members are involved in the deal. But that's the route some franchisees take and when done properly this management model can provide years of personal and professional harmony. But there are some secrets to making it work. Go in unprepared and you could break up a business and a family. The Winner's ColumnAs savvy franchise companies continue to flourish in this challenging economy, FUSR will continue to bring you good news each month, highlighting brands that are adding units, increasing comp store sales, striking deals with investors, and continuing to grow despite the economy - maybe even because of it. And, as the U.S. struggles through its "jobless recovery," growth-oriented franchisors continue to look overseas for expansion opportunities. Sales Intelligence for Superior Performance, Part 2Aggressive growth companies measure the performance of their sales personnel just as they do their advertising. With high recruitment expenses you can't afford mediocre selling performance, which costs dearly in lost franchise deals. A policyholder survey by Prudential Insurance revealed that the greatest influencing factor in the buying process is the sales person. Turning Around Struggling FranchiseesTwo years of tight credit and reduced consumer spending have left many franchisees reeling and put a serious crimp in franchisors' royalty streams. Workout professionals and bankruptcy attorneys experienced in franchising discuss what franchisors can do to help turn around distressed units - without spending scarce funds or getting themselves into legal hot water. New Gift Card Regulations Kicked in August 22ndLast year when President Obama signed the Credit Card Act of 2009 (the Act") into law, the nation's attention largely focused on those provisions of the law that aim to change the way credit card companies do business with consumers. However, since the Act imposes requirements on gift card issuers, it also changed the way many retailers and franchise companies will do business with consumers. Strong Cultures Sell More Franchises!Every franchise organization has a culture, the same way every person has a personality. If your franchise brand is serious about growth and development, ask yourself these two questions: 1) Does our franchise system have a strong, positive culture?; and 2) Is it a culture that promotes selling franchises? Special Operations: Franchising in a Strange LandOpening franchise units in nontraditional locations has been the domain of specialists--but not anymore. With the economy still slumping, lending still tight, and suburban expansion at a standstill, many multi-unit franchisees are exploring the viability of sites such as airports, hotels, colleges, senior centers, highway rest stops, hospitals, and military bases.
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