February 09, 2012
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Your Small Business Franchise General Announcement News SourceFranchise News Watch brings you the latest in small business franchising general announcement 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 General Announcement News
Maid Brigade Inc.'s May 2011 Sales Numbers Mark Growth for Second Month in a RowAs the overall economy continues to struggle and with consumer confidence plunging to a seven year-low in June according to a recent article by the Associated Press, Maid Brigade Inc. continues to experience steady sales growth. Snap Fitness Franchise Announces Are You 'Fit' to Be a Franchise Owner?The entrepreneurial spirit around the country is about to 'warm-up' and hit the gym. Peter Taunton, Founder and CEO of Snap Fitness, the world's fastest-growing franchisor of 24/7 express fitness centers, announces the launch of his "Partner with Peter" c BookKeeping Express Levels the Playing Field for U.S. Business OwnersIt's the cry heard around the country every day: "There just isn't enough time to get everything done!"
Bark Busters Offers Tips for Responsible Dog OwnershipBecome a responsible dog owner during February—"Responsible Dog Ownership Month" — with tips from Bark Busters, the world's largest dog training company. Dogs need order and leadership from their "pack leader," which means that good canine man
Homewatch CareGivers University Reaches Key MilestonesHomewatch CareGivers, the largest, most experienced international provider of personal home care services, announced today that its Homewatch CareGivers University, an online education platform for all caregivers, has achieved two significant milestones, Vendors make ColorTyme Buying Show a successAfter a morning of corporate presentations, speakers and store manager awards, the first day of the ColorTyme National Convention concluded by bringing together vendors and franchisees for a Buying Show. The event showcased new technology, the latest offe ACE Cash Express and NetSpend Support National Breast Cancer Foundation With $522,643 DonationACE Cash Express, Inc., a leading retailer of financial services, and NetSpend Holdings, Inc, (Nasdaq: NTSP) a leading provider of general-purpose reloadable prepaid debit cards, announced a donation of $522,643 to the National Breast Cancer Foundation in Papa Bello Pizza to Open New Location in AlabamaPapa Bello Enterprises (Pink Sheets: PAPA) announced today that the company's Papa Bello Pizza subsidiary will be opening its second location in Alabama. Franchisee Terry Parmer has selected Alexander City for his location and hopes to open an additional ColorTyme welcomes record turnout to 2011 National ConventionMore than 300 franchisees, vendors and staff are gathered today in Frisco, Texas to kick off the ColorTyme 2011 National Convention. The two-day event will focus on implementing core values and boosting sales as part of its "Rev It Up" theme. Aussie Pet Mobile Puts Vancouver on the Map with Three Signed Multi-Unit Franchise AgreementsThere's no putting the brakes on Aussie Pet Mobile Canada as the Vancouver-based company announces three new multi-unit franchise agreements for Vancouver Island, Vancouver West and Mainland Vancouver. Elements Therapeutic Massage of Middleton, Mass., Celebrates Fourth AnniversaryThis month, Elements Therapeutic Massage at 92 South Main Street in Middleton, Mass. is celebrating its fourth anniversary and an incredible success story that continues to defy the economy. Mobile Car Wash Franchise Will Attend Franchise Expo in Dublin on 29.01.2011WASH MY CAR – The Mobile Car Wash Franchise will attend at Franchising/Business Opportunities Expo in Dublin that will be held Saturday 29.01.2011 at Burlington Hotel.
NiteLites of Columbus Landscape Lighting Brings New Energy Efficient LEDs to 3rd Annual Fabulous Easton Home ShowCentral Ohio Outdoor Lighting Professionals, NiteLites of Columbus have committed to exhibit at the 3rd Annual Fabulous Easton Home Show. The creators of this event have taken a different approach to their home show, constituting a smaller venue that is m NiteLites of Cincinnati Landscape Lighting Brings Expertise to Homeowners at 2011 Greater Cincinnati Remodeling ExpoCincinnati Outdoor LEDs and Low Voltage Landscape Lighting experts of NiteLites will exhibit at the upcoming 2011 Greater Cincinnati Remodeling Expo. The event, sponsored by Ram trucks, will take place from January 21st - 23rd at the Sharonville Conventio Snap Fitness Names Chad Vinson Ruf Director of Personal TrainingSnap Fitness, the world's fastest-growing franchisor of state-of-the-art 24/7 express fitness centers, announces the appointment of Chad Vinson Ruf as Director of Personal Training. ZIPS Dry Cleaners of Manassas Bestowed with Coveted HonorJo-Anne and Michele Ferris, owners of ZIPS Dry Cleaners in Manassas, Va., were recently honored as the recipients of the 2010 Franchise Owner of the Year Award by ZIPS Dry Cleaners, an aggressively expanding dry cleaning franchise chain with more than 28 Aussie Pet Mobile Puts Vancouver on the Map with Three Signed Multi-Unit Franchise AgreementsThere's no putting the brakes on Aussie Pet Mobile Canada as the Vancouver-based company announces three new multi-unit franchise agreements for Vancouver Island, Vancouver West and Mainland Vancouver. Second Year In A Row, HomeTask is a Top 50 Franchise for VeteransFor the second year in a row HomeTask has been chosen as one of the Top 50 Franchises for Veterans! The 50 companies included were selected from hundreds of companies who were required to submit a completed questionnaire describing the specific financial Card Connection Takes Advantage of Social MediaLeading greeting card publisher and franchisor, Card Connection, has been taking advantage of social media sites like facebook and twitter to promote its popular greeting card franchises.
ZIPS Dry Cleaners of Manassas Bestowed with Coveted HonorJo-Anne and Michele Ferris, owners of ZIPS Dry Cleaners in Manassas, Va., were recently honored as the recipients of the 2010 Franchise Owner of the Year Award by ZIPS Dry Cleaners, an aggressively expanding dry cleaning franchise chain with more than 28
Columbus Landscape Lighting Designer Brad Hobbs of NiteLites Introduces LED Technologies to 2011 Columbus Build, Remodel, and Landscape ExpoThe 2011 Columbus Build, Remodel, and Landscape Expo will celebrate its 10th anniversary in 2011. Located within the Greater Columbus Convention Center, this event will take place January 14th, 15th, and 16th. The show will feature distributors, products, Snap Fitness Ranked Amongst the Top 50 Franchises in Entrepreneur's Franchise 500Snap Fitness, the world' s fastest growing franchisor of compact, state-of-the-art fitness centers, has been named one of the top 500 franchises in the United States, ranking No. 33 in Entrepreneur Magazine' s Franchise 500, No. 27 in Fastest-Growing fran
Massage Envy(R) Ends 2010 With Record GrowthMassage Envy, the pioneer and national leader of affordable and convenient massage and spa services, announced today that the company experienced unprecedented growth in 2010 with 43 new locations -- bringing the total number of Massage Envy locations to Snap Fitness Ranked Amongst the Top 50 Franchises in Entrepreneur's Franchise 500(R)Snap Fitness, the world's fastest growing franchisor of compact, state-of-the-art fitness centers, has been named one of the top 500 franchises in the United States, ranking No. 33 in Entrepreneur Magazine's Franchise 500®, No. 27 in Fastest-Growing f
ACE Cash Express Supports Junior Achievement with $25,000 DonationACE Cash Express, Inc., a leading retailer of financial services, announced a donation of $25,000 to Junior Achievement in support of its mission to educate and inspire young people to succeed in the global economy. ColorTyme Sends Customer to the Big GameIt is a dream come true for Kathryn Flores of Wharton, Texas to be announced winner of the ColorTyme Big Tyme Big Game Giveaway. Flores, whose name was drawn randomly from hundreds of entries, wins a trip for two to the biggest football event of the year HouseMaster Educates Savvy Homebuyers on How to Safely Buy a Foreclosed PropertyWhen the real estate market is in flux, buying a foreclosed home can be one of the best deals around. And while now is a great time to buy a home, especially for first-time buyers, HouseMaster, the first and oldest home inspection franchise system in Nort Minuteman Press hosting FREE Franchise Discovery Event in Northern CaliforniaMinuteman Press International, the world's largest printing and graphics franchise, is hosting a FREE Franchise Discovery Event on Saturday and Sunday, January 15th and 16th, 2011. The event will take place at the Woodfin Suites Hotel in Emeryville, Calif
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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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