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Your Small Business Franchise Media Coverage News SourceFranchise News Watch brings you the latest in small business franchising media coverage 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 Media Coverage NewsNiteLites of Kansas City Garden Lights to Introduce Spring to Local Home and Business OwnersThe Metropolitan Lawn and Garden Show brings homeowners, business professionals and home improvement specialist all to one place to view this season's trendy new home products. Play N Trade Announces Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 Tournament Participants Are Competing for a 2012 Jeep PatriotPlay N Trade Franchise Inc., a franchisor of video game retail stores, is excited to host an international Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 tournament at Play N Trade stores in the U.S. and Canada. A Weighty ResolutionEvery year, millions of Americans start a New Year's resolution with a goal to maintain or lose weight, eat healthier and work out more. Unfortunately, these are often left out in the cold by February.
Spring-Green Lawn Care Celebrates 35th AnniversaryOver the last 35 years, Spring-Green has seen growth of all kinds, which is a testament to the franchise model and the high level of customer service provided by each locally owned and operated franchise. HouseMaster Offers Advice on Avoiding Last Minute Contract CancellationsThe National Association of Realtors(R) has stated that its index of pending home sales jumped 7.3 percent in November to a reading of 100.1.
Massage Envy Announces 40 Millionth MassageMassage Envy, the pioneer and national leader of professional, convenient and affordable massage and spa services, announced today that the company has performed its 40 millionth massage. ColorTyme Kicks Off 2012 National Convention with a Bang – Lower FeesNew ColorTyme CEO Cathy Skula delivered shock-and-awe punch to the kick off of the ColorTyme 2012 National Convention, themed Make It Happen, by rolling out a new strategic plan for growth that included lower fees. Alliance Maintenance Hosts Annual Meeting in NormanAlliance Maintenance, a janitorial franchising company, held its annual meeting in Norman on January 12th and 13th. New Year, New HomeNew year, new opportunities indicates weekly trips to the gym, carrots instead of candy and an opportunity to break bad habits. Massage Envy Spa Closter Celebrates 5 Years of Improving Well-Being within the Closter, New Jersey CommunityMassage Envy Spa Closter recently celebrated five years of providing exceptional massage therapy in Closter, Haworth, New Jersey and the surrounding areas.
Rockin' Runners Can Get Their Massage OnMassage Envy Phoenix, a co-op of 27 clinics and part of the nation’s largest massage therapy provider and largest spa franchise in the U.S., is offering participants in the January 15th P.F. Chang’s Rock ‘n’ Roll Arizona Marathon.. Craters & Freighters Of DenverCraters & Freighters, the local leader in custom packaging, crating and shipping provides its services to the Western Art Exhibit and Sale at this year’s 106th annual National Western Stock Show. NiteLites of Jacksonville Landscape Lighting Business Offers Latest in LED Technology at NEFNGLA ShowThe 21st Annual NEFNGLA Jacksonville Trade Show will offer educational sessions and information for Florida's Nursery Growers and Landscape Association members February 9th and 10th.
Massage Envy Clinics in the Houston Area Collect Nearly 1000 Toys for the Children’s Cancer Recovery FoundationThe holidays got a whole lot brighter for children fighting cancer in Houston area hospitals. They were the recipients of toys donated by generous Massage Envy patrons. Massage Envy clinics in the Houston metro area collected almost 1000 toys for the... The Little Gym Suggests Three "Parenting Resolutions" for the New YearEach New Year is a new opportunity for people to focus on making positive changes in their lifestyle, exercise and diet habits.
Top Five Ways To Fix Furniture After The Holiday BeatingOver the holidays we open our hearts, homes and sleeper sofas to the people we love. But after all the holiday merriment, after the guests have left, homeowners realize it’s the furniture that bore the brunt of the celebration. Five Ways Businesses Can Cut Costs in the New YearThe New Year is a great time for businesses to look at last year's expense reports to see where they can save money on their office supply budgets. Cartridge World, the country's largest printer cartridge retailer, is helping office managers find new...
Dutch Bros. Coffee Raises $93,000 on Annual Buck For Kids DayThis month, in support of Dutch Bros.' mantra "make a difference one cup at a time," the company's customers helped raise $93,000 to benefit regional nonprofits.
Military Family Receives Free Whole-House Paint Job Through Generosity of Fresh Coat Painters FranchiseChristmas came early for Anthony and Amber Pearson with a whirlwind home makeover provided by Fresh Coat Painters of San Antonio.
Card Connection Offers the Middlesbrough and Darlington Franchise For SaleLeading greeting card publisher and franchisor, Card Connection, has today announced that its Middlesbrough and Darlington Franchise area has been offered for sale.
Budget Blinds' Holiday Mission: Raise $20K in 20 Days for Blind Children's Learning CenterThe folks at Budget Blinds, Inc.are on a holiday mission: to raise $20,000 in 20 days for Santa Ana-based Blind Children's Learning Center.
Seven Green Cleaning & Lifestyle Tips to Reduce Flu RiskMore than 200,000 people, including an average of 20,000 children under the age of five, are hospitalized each year because of flu-related complications - according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Massage Envy Spa Staten Island Celebrates Their Four Year AnniversaryMassage Envy Spa Staten Island, a leader in massage therapy in Staten Island, NY, is celebrating its four year anniversary. As a thank you to all of their loyal patrons, the clinic is giving away a free gift to all their members this week, in addition to. Star-Spangled Franchise OpportunityKnowing full well that our nation's veterans are offered few resources for transitioning into the civilian workforce, BrightStar Care(R) is offering a discounted franchise fee to these returning heroes. Massage Envy: Herndon-Reston Gives Back to the CommunityMassage Envy in Herndon-Reston is giving out more than just massages. Recently, Massage Envy: Herndon-Reston has been working with local schools in the district, like South Lakes High School and Oakton High School, giving away Massage Envy gifts to be... Bark Busters Offers Tips To Keep The Holiday Season Fun And Safe For Your DogIn the spirit of the coming season, Bark Busters, the world's largest dog training company, offers helpful holiday tips for dog owners on how to keep their dogs safe and happy during the holidays, from Thanksgiving to Hanukkah. Tips From Handyman Connection: Stop Clutter Once and for AllFall is here and it's time for some household maintenance: purging clutter! It's hard to know where to start when there is no order to begin with, so first, clear out and give away the junk you don't use anymore.
Aaron's, Inc. Surprises 85-year-old Georgia Resident with Houseful of Furniture, Appliances and ElectronicsAaron's, Inc. (NYSE: AAN) surprised Jessie Farmer, the grand prize winner of Aaron's National Lucky Dog Days Sweepstakes, on Friday morning at her home. Massage Envy Waldorf Celebrates Two Year AnniversaryMassage Envy Waldorf recently celebrated its two-year anniversary, providing the highest quality massage in Waldorf, Charles County, MD to the local community for the past two years. Massage Envy Houston Area Raises $16,987.51 During Healing Hands For ArthritisMassage Envy, the pioneer and national leader of professional, affordable and convenient massage and spa services, and the Houston community came together on World Arthritis Day, October 12th, to raise 16,987.51 during their Healing Hands for Arthritis...
Massage Envy Verona in New Jersey Will Host a Free Murad Healthy Skin EventOn Friday November 18th, Massage Envy Spa Verona will be hosting a Murad Healthy Skin Event from 2:30 to 6:30pm. A professional Murad Skin Technician will be providing guests with free skin consultations and sample Murad products.
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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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