May 22, 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 NewsPlay N Trade Franchise Inc., and Dimension Games Corporation MergePlay N Trade, the world's largest video game retail franchisor, has announced expansion to Canada through a merger with Canadian-based Dimensions Games Corporation. 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. Leading Game Retailers Play N Trade and Dimension Games MergeNow there are even more reasons and more locations for gamers to celebrate a big win! AllOver Media, Inc. Acquires The Wide Format Shop Printing CompanyAllOver Media, Inc., the leading U.S. provider of non-traditional out-of-home advertising solutions, today announced the acquisition of The Wide Format Shop, a Minnetonka, Minn.-based wide-format print center. Merrymeeting, 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. 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...
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. 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... 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. 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. 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. 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. 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... Local Glass Doctor(R) Franchises MergeTwo Mississippi Glass Doctor(R) franchises have merged to better serve customers in the Jackson area. 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. 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 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). |
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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