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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 NewsOperation Finally Home: Building Free Homes for Injured American Veterans Sign Biz(R) Network Accepts the CallAlexander Reyes' boyhood dream of a military career ended when he was hit by an improvised explosive device during a patrol two years ago in Baghdad. "Laying in that hospital bed ... sometimes I felt I'd rather [have] died," Reyes said. "My life came to a Texas Car Window Tint Law Effective Sept. 1According to a new Texas law that goes into effect today, auto glass installers must apply a vehicle safety compliance label to windows and windshields they tint or they could face a misdemeanor charge and up to a $1,000 fine.
RAPID REFILL INK SETS HIGH BENCHMARK IN NEW INDUSTRYExacting Standards, Low Prices, Attention to Environment Set Company Apart in Remanufactured Cartridge Industry BrightStar Names JD Sun Executive Vice President of Franchise DevelopmentBrightStar Franchising, LLC, a full-service healthcare staffing agency that provides medical and non-medical homecare to private clients within their homes, as well as supplemental healthcare staff to corporate clients, announces the appointment of JD Sun How Do You Roll? Franchise Finds Perfect Niche in Fast Casual Sushi SegmentThe options for sushi in today's world usually lie at one end of the spectrum or the other. You can get high-end, pretentious sushi that requires a long, sit down meal or the stuff from your local grocery store with rock hard rice that probably has... CLIX PORTRAIT STUDIOS PHOTOGRAPHY FRANCHISE SELECTS MILL CREEK AS FIRST WASHINGTON LOCATION"Franchising with CLIX® is the perfect fit for my family. It will provide the challenge and flexibility of owning my own business, with the added assistance of an established franchisor," said CLIX® Mill Creek franchisee, Christopher Fotos. Snap Fitness "Muscles" Its Way to #1 Ranking in Fitness CategorySnap Fitness, the world's fastest-growing franchisor of state-of-the-art 24/7 express fitness centers, has been ranked in numerous listings on the 2009 compilation of Entrepreneur magazine's Franchise 500®, including the highly-coveted #1 ranking in..
School Of Rock Presents "Live Aid Remade" All Stars Summer 2010 U.S. TourWatch out U2! Step aside Roger Daltrey! Channeling the music and energy from one of rock music history's biggest concert events ever, comes the next generation of talented rockers emerging from the acclaimed SCHOOL OF ROCK music program. The nationwide... From backyard water parks to Unishippers franchise owner, it's all in a day's work for Kevin Biagi.From backyard water parks to Unishippers franchise owner, it's all in a day's work for Kevin Biagi. Snap Fitness Franchise Founder, CEO Peter Taunton Named Ernst and Young Entrepreneur of the YearPeter Taunton, Founder and CEO of Snap Fitness, the world's fastest-growing franchisor of state-of-the-art 24/7 express fitness centers, was recently named an Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year in the Upper Midwest Region for Consumer Services.
Federal Tax Credit Increased for Replacement Glass Windows and DoorsThe federal income tax credit for energy-efficient replacement glass windows and doors is now 30 percent of product cost up to $1,500 per household, an increase from $500 two years ago. The new energy-efficiency tax credit on replacement windows is...
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!" Snap Fitness Announces Expansion into Australia and New ZealandSnap Fitness, the world's fastest growing franchisor of compact, state-of-the-art fitness centers, announced today a partnership with a privately-held, Australian-based area development group headed by Rozlyn Barker, formerly of Goodlife Health Clubs...
Cartridge World Announces Record-Breaking System-Wide Sales Increases for 2008As most retailers were feeling the strain of the recession in 2008, Cartridge World, the world's fastest growing ink and toner refilling retailer, experienced record-setting growth. BrightStar Franchise Becomes First Approved Franchise System to Receive Credit Facility from New SBA Guaranteed Lending ProgramBrightStar(R), the first franchising company in the United States to specialize in both medical and non-medical care and healthcare staffing, announced today that it has become the first franchisor to receive a credit facility from a new SBA guaranteed le
Dawn of New Day for Small Businesses with BookKeeping Express Service CenterBookKeeping Express Service Center signals a new era in small-business accounting. FORTUNE Magazine Names Panera Bread(R) Franchise to '100 Fastest-Growing Companies' ListFORTUNE magazine has named Panera Bread (NASDAQ: PNRA) to its 2010 list of 100 Fastest-Growing Companies, a first for the Company. Panera is one of only two restaurant concepts to make the 2010 list. Cartridge World Hits 1,000th Store Mark with Newest Location in Atlanta, GACartridge World, the world’s fastest growing ink refilling retailer in the $55 billion printer cartridge industry, announces the grand opening of its 1,000th world-wide retail location.
PICTURE Your Success with Top 100 New Franchise …CLIX!Selected as one of Franchise Market Magazines Top 100 franchises for 2006, CLIX Portrait Studios is looking for potential franchisees with sparkle, fun, passion and the desire to succeed in a big way. Franchise Consulting - A Recession-Proof Business That Thrives in Any EconomyDespite the fact that the country continues to be mired in an economic downturn, Franchise Alliance founder and president, Dan Prechtel, finds himself in the enviable position of operating a business that continues to thrive. Snap Fitness Moves into New Headquarters, "Bulks Up" Corporate StaffAs the world's fastest growing fitness franchise that is consistently opening 300 to 400 new clubs each year, Snap Fitness has just announced a move to a larger corporate headquarters to allow for its growing system of franchise owners and the...
CLIX Photography Franchise Makes Top 100 New Franchises List for Second Consecutive YearCLIX, an Atlanta-based rapidly growing portrait photography franchise, was named by Franchise Market Magazine as one of the "Top 100 New Franchises" for the second consecutive year. Snap Fitness Franchise Names Wes Tang Director of International Business DevelopmentSnap Fitness, the world's fastest-growing franchisor of state-of-the-art 24/7 express fitness centers, announces the appointment of Wes Tang as Director of International Business Development. The Alternative Financial Services IndustryThe Growing Need for Check Cashing businesses.
The Accelerator by Money Mailer: Case StudyMoney Mailer recently announced its new 12-month franchise business development program. The "Accelerator" program assists new franchisees through their entire first year of operation, providing a variety of services and support.
Gas Prices Up, Consumers' Pockets Running On EmptyCartridge World Offers a Way for Consumers to Save Money Marco's Pizza Names Don Vlcek, Vice President Purchasing; Former VP and President of Domino's Pizza DistributionDon Vlcek, a former vice president of Domino's Pizza, a member of its executive team and president of Domino's Pizza Distribution Corp., has been appointed vice president of purchasing for Marco's Pizza, the rapidly growing home of Ah! Thentic Italian... Mark Five, Inc. Signs Reggie Slack!Former Pro Quarterback Joins Mark Five as new Jewelry Distributor. Interstate All Battery Center Hosts its Largest Franchisee ConventionInterstate All Battery Center (IABC) recently completed its national franchisee convention in Dallas where franchisees from across 30 states, Canada and Puerto Rico gathered to listen to Interstate Batteries' experts discuss strategic marketing... Good Employees Gone Bad: Curb Theft and Fraud During Down Economy with Smart BookkeepingKeeping with the unfortunate truth that in desperate times even trustworthy employees will go to desperate measures, today's economic situation is giving way to employee theft and fraud. The most steadfast employees who would never think of committing... Michael Newman Discusses The Advantages Of Opening A Always Best Care Senior Services FranchiseMichael Newman saw a hole in the complex web of senior care services. BrightStar Franchise Announces International Expansion Into CanadaAfter nearly six years of exponential franchise growth in the United States, BrightStar, a full-service healthcare staffing agency that provides both medical and non-medical homecare, announces its expansion into Canada with the awarding of a Master Franc
Trends Show Popular Interest in Screened Porch UpgradesAccording to local deck and porch designing experts, screened porches have been making a strong comeback. However, what was once a practical necessity is today becoming a more luxurious amenity for homeowners who are interested in jazzing up their... HomeTask Offers Passport LifestyleHomeTask Handyman Service joins other local and national vendors for Yahoo's booming online campaign Corporate Call Center Gets High Marks from FranchiseesAs one of the fastest growing computer staffing companies, offering on-site, same day, affordable computer service and repair, it should come as no surprise that Fast-teks is a top franchise opportunity. Sears Auto Centers Introduce Franchise BusinessSears Holdings Corp. today announced the launch of a new strategic initiative for the Sears Automotive business. The Independent Sears Auto Center franchise program offers automobile dealers the opportunity to operate licensed Sears Auto Centers... |
Features & Special ReportsQuick on the Draw: Today's franchise system response must be quick and conciseLinda Shaub is CMO of Interim Healthcare, a network of 332 franchise locations providing medical staffing and in-home care services in 43 states. Anatomy of a Turnaround: Bennigan's Reclaims The Integrity of An IconEveryone loves a good comeback story, and I am honored and humbled to be at the helm of a classic turnaround tale. Growth Machine: Anil Yadav Shows No Signs Of Slowing DownAnil Yadav has graced the pages (and one cover) of Multi-Unit Franchisee magazine twice before. 5 Key Mobile Marketing Strategies for FranchisesFor franchise marketers, mobile marketing is now paramount to a successful online strategy. MarketingSherpa: Marketing Wisdom for 2012In case you missed it (and when it comes to marketing and social media there's plenty to keep up on), MarketingSherpa published its Wisdom Report, "Marketing Wisdom for 2012" earlier this year. Time For Benchmarking: All That's Needed Is The WillI am convinced that someday the franchising community will finally get around to unleashing its biggest competitive strength: unit predictability. Improving the Speed and Effectiveness of Your Responses to ProspectsWe asked two franchise marketing pros what they're doing to provide more timely - and relevant - responses to prospect inquiries. Social Media Roundup - May 2012Here are four reasons local business marketers should continue to use the Yellow Pages. Health-Scare Reform: "There's Still More That We Don't Know Than We Do."Since national health care reform was signed into law in March 2010, it has generated strong reaction from multi-unit franchisees and small-business owners across the nation. The Customer Within: Provide Coworkers With The Best Service PossibleWhen we talk about customer service, we usually think about how we deal with the people who walk through our doors--both physical and virtual--to purchase our products and services. 
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