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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
Boulder County Couple Becomes Instant Imprints Area Franchisees; Key Colorado Players in Company’s Expansion StrategyMike and Linda Boyd know a thing or two about running a franchise. Now, the entrepreneurial duo will have an opportunity to teach others the art of effectively running a franchise as Instant Imprints Area Franchisees.
U.S. Lawns Grows Strong in 2011, Now Counts More Than 250 Franchises NationwideU.S. Lawns, one of America’s fastest-growing franchisors, capped its 25th anniversary year in 2011 with growth exceeding a record 250 franchises in its commercial landscape-management network.
Edmonton SIGNARAMA ExpandsThe United Franchise Group (UFG), a $500 million West Palm Beach franchise organization, announced today that Edmonton SIGNARAMA has expanded into the space next door and has a new flatbed printer. The Filta Environmental Kitchen Solutions Franchise Opens New Location in Saratoga Springs, NYFilta Environmental Kitchen Solutions has recently begun offering service to Saratoga and its surrounding communities with the addition of Franchise Owners Albert Feldman and Tom Buchan.
New Company to Empower Rochester’s Aging & Disabled Population, 101 Mobility Opens First Franchise in New YorkLife-long Rochester resident Miguel Millan is the owner/operator of 101 Mobility’s new Rochester franchise serving Rochester and surrounding areas. 101 Mobility Opens Franchise in Cincinnati & Dayton New Company Fills Niche for Empowering the Elderly & Disabled in OhioLife-long resident Ed Goschinski is the owner/operator of 101 Mobility’s new Ohio Franchise serving Cincinnati, Dayton and surrounding areas.
PODS Now Hiring Nearly 150 Employees in the Tampa Bay AreaPODS Enterprises, Inc., a leader in the moving and storage industry, says it plans to hire nearly 150 inside sales consultants and customer service representatives at its corporate headquarters in Florida.
New Massage Envy Spa Location Now Open in BaltimoreMassage Envy Spa Federal Hill, Locust Point is now open and ready to serve the Baltimore, Maryland community. The Miami Spotlight Shines on the Environmental Filta Franchise as it Expands into Miami, FLFilta Environmental Kitchen Solutions has been offering its green services since its inception in 1996, and now the service franchise has turned its spotlight to Miami, FL with the addition of Tony Gianquinto. Massage Envy Marks Strong 2011 With 13 Percent Growth Of New ClinicsMassage Envy, the pioneer and national leader of professional, convenient and affordable massage and spa services, announced today that the company's success story continued building strength in 2011 with the opening of 87 new clinics. Franchisee opens his first ColorTyme in Ashland, KentuckyMike Courts is a rent-to-own professional who has, for years, wanted to own his own ColorTyme stores. After years of managing four stores for a competitor, Courts made his move at the beginning of this year.
Dean of Franchise Development Puts Proven Principles to Work with Instant ImprintsRalph Askar is putting the same principles into action as he sets his sights on drastically increasing Instant Imprints’ footprint across North America and beyond.
Massage Envy Dedham Now Holds Spot As Number Two Massage Envy Its RegionMassage Envy Dedham has been providing professional massage therapy in Dedham, Boston, MA for over four years and is now the number two grossing franchise in the Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Vermont region. Franchisees open their second ColorTyme in North CarolinaFour years after opening their first North Carolina rent-to-own store in Goldsboro, Mark and Dawn Martin have added another ColorTyme, this time in Raleigh. Intelligent Office Announces New Virtual Office in San FranciscoIntelligent Office, a virtual, professionally staffed office space for mobile executives, small businesses, professional services firms, and independent contractors, is announcing the opening of a San Francisco site. Aussie Pet Mobile Canada Arrives in Toronto's York Region.Aussie Pet Mobile Canada, the nation’s largest mobile pet grooming business in the $50-plus billion pet industry, today announced the recent opening of it's 40th franchised territory in Toronto, Ontario.
Roosters Men's Grooming Center Opens in SchaumburgRoosters Men's Grooming Center (MGC), a rapidly growing national franchise, has opened its first Illinois store at 1426 North Meacham Road in Schaumburg. Filta Environmental Kitchen Solutions Franchise Begins Servicing Additional Locations in Newark, NJFilta Environmental Kitchen Solutions has expanded its green services into Newark, NJ and its surrounding areas with the addition of new Franchise Owner Marcelia Keene. Roosters Men's Grooming Center Opens Florida Store in TampaThe barbershop quartet, The Flexible Four, set the appropriate tone for the recent opening of Roosters Men's Grooming Center (MGC) at 533 South Howard in Tampa. Craters & Freighters Opens Indianapolis LocationCraters & Freighters, the national leader in specialty freight solutions, announced today the opening of a new franchise location in Indianapolis as a result of the area’s high demand for specialty freight handling services.
Gamin' Ride Rolls Into South FloridaDonna Greslo took the leap to become a small business owner since she has helped people buy and sell businesses for many years while managing a business brokerage.
Massage Envy Spa Hillsborough Now Offering Signature Murad Facials to CommunityMassage Envy Spa Hillsborough offers countless services to the surrounding community, including aromatherapy, deep tissue, and Swedish massages in Hillsborough, New Jersey.
Aaron's Extends Store Hours for Holiday Shopping Season; Offers Special Pricing on Televisions and LaptopsAaron's, Inc. (NYSE: AAN), a lease-to-own retailer specializing in the sales and lease ownership of residential furniture, consumer electronics, home appliances and accessories, has extended its store hours to accommodate the expected increase of holiday. New SIGNARAMA Franchise Opens in Pewaukee, Wis.he United Franchise Group (UFG), a $500 million West Palm Beach franchise organization, announced today a new store at 601 Ryan Street, under the ownership of local residents Ken and Marcia Skarie. The store opened on Dec. 6.
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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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