February 09, 2012
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Your Small Business Franchise Mergers & Acquisition News SourceFranchise News Watch brings you the latest in small business franchising mergers & acquisition 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 Mergers & Acquisition NewsMerrymeeting, Inc. Acquires Geeks On Call from On Call Holdings InternationalMerrymeeting, Inc. announced today an investment in Geeks On Call, a leading franchisor and provider of computer and network services. Papa Bello Enterprises Acquires Control of Mamas Direct, Announces New CEOPapa Bello Enterprises (Pink Sheets: PAPA) announced today that the company has acquired majority control of Mamas Direct. Caring Senior Service Northeast Dallas County Franchise Owners Acquire Collin County Territoryaring Senior Service, a national in-home care provider for seniors, has announced that it has awarded its Collin County, TX franchise territory to Parrish and Delia Potts. Papa Bello Enterprises Acquires Control of Limited Edition InkPapa Bello Enterprises (Pink Sheets: PAPA) announced today that the company has acquired control of Limited Edition Ink (LEINK). Aaron's, Inc. Invests in U.K. CompanyAaron's, Inc. (NYSE: AAN), the nation's leader in the sales and lease ownership and specialty retailing of residential furniture, consumer electronics, home appliances and accessories, today announced that it has reached an agreement to purchase 11.5% of.
GNC Holdings, Inc. to Acquire LuckyVitamin.comGNC Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: GNC), a leading global specialty retailer of nutritional products, today announced it has agreed to acquire LuckyVitamin.com, a leading online value-added retailer of a wide range of nationally branded nutritional supplements wit HomeTask Welcomes Pet Butler to Its Home Service FamilyHomeTask Brands of Service is very excited to announce the addition of its second home service brand, Pet Butler. Papa Bello Enterprises to Acquire Pastore's of RosedalePapa Bello Enterprises (Pink Sheets: PAPA) announced today that the company has signed a letter of intent to acquire Pastore's of Rosedale, Inc., a Baltimore based restaurant, deli, and bakery chain. Established in 1999, Pastore's now has two locations... Papa Bello Enterprises Signs Letter of Intent to Acquire the Kebab CafePapa Bello Enterprises, Inc. (Pink Sheets: PAPA) is pleased to announce that the company has signed a letter of intent to acquire the Kebab Cafe; a Southern California based restaurant concept specializing in Middle Eastern style cuisine with a... Sopra Capital Acquires HouseMaster(R) Home InspectionsSopra Capital announced today its acquisition of HouseMaster, the oldest home inspection organization in the United States and Canada. Local Glass Doctor(R) Franchises MergeTwo Mississippi Glass Doctor(R) franchises have merged to better serve customers in the Jackson area.
U.S. OXXO Care Cleaners(R) Eco-Friendly Dry Cleaning Franchise Absorbs Original Spanish ChainSix years after its launch in the U.S., OXXO Care Cleaners® just completed the acquisition of the original Spanish chain of OXXO dry cleaners. Card Connection Becomes Part of UK Greetings LtdLeading greeting card publisher and franchisor, Card Connection, has announced it has become part of UK Greetings Limited as of 26 March 2008. Aaron Rents, Inc. Acquires Prime Time Rentals StoresAaron Rents, Inc. (NYSE: RNT), the nation's leader in the sales and lease ownership, specialty retailing and rental of residential and office furniture, consumer electronics and home appliances and accessories, today announced that it has acquired all... Suburban Propane Partners, L.P. to Sell Tirzah Storage Facility to Plains LPG ServicesSuburban Propane Partners, L.P. (the "Partnership") (NYSE: SPH), a nationwide marketer of propane gas, fuel oil and related products and services, announced today that its operating subsidiary, Suburban Propane, L.P. (the "Operating Partnership"), has... |
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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