February 10, 2012
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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 NewsCaring Senior Service to Expand in WisconsinCaring 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.
Panera Bread® Takes Manhattan with Opening of 1,500th StorePanera Bread (Nasdaq: PNRA) announced the opening of its 1,500th bakery-cafe and its first in Manhattan.
Fresh Coat Painters Doubles Size With the Awarding of More Than 40 New Franchises in Just One YearFresh Coat Painters doubled its size in 2011 with the awarding of more than 40 new franchises across the United States.
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 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. Fresh Coat Painters Extends Services into Fort Lauderdale and Other Southern Florida CommunitiesFresh Coat Painters has expanded its operations in southern Florida with the launch of Michelle van Dyk’s franchise to serve Fort Lauderdale, Hollywood, Weston, Sunrise, Coral Springs, Boca Raton, Pompano Beach and their surrounding communities. 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.
Wave Home Solutions offers basement remodelers ventilation solution!Wave Home Solutions, Inc introduced their Home Ventilation Unit for Basement Remodelers that expels contaminated air as well as moisture buildup to the outside creating a healthier environment in the lower level. 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.
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. CareMinders Cultivates Niche to Redefine U.S. Home Care IndustryCareMinders Home Care announced today its aggressive franchise growth plan: an expansion strategy that reflects a game-changing move for the in-home care industry. 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.
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.
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. Happy & Healthy Products Continues Its Growth Through The Addition Of Three Northern Franchises To Carry Its Hot Frozen NoveltyThe cool winds of Winter may be approaching the Midwest and New England, but Happy & Healthy (H&H) Products Inc. continues to attract franchise owners for its award-winning frozen novelty: Fruitfull Frozen Fruit Bars.
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. 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. Cartridge World Opens Online Office Supply StoreSince 2003, business customers have saved 30-40 percent on printer cartridges at Cartridge World. Now they can save time by ordering from Cartridge World's new online store at www.CartridgeWorld.com.
Cafe2U launches first franchise in USACafe2U will open their first franchise in the United States this week in an exciting move for the rapidly expanding Australian owned franchise.
In Its First Full Year of Operation, Healthy Addictions Surpasses $300K In SalesWhile the calendar reads December 1st, Kim and Regis Cunningham at Healthy Addictions (www.healthyaddictions.net) are already celebrating their just desserts. 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.
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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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