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January 27, 2012 07:57:21 // Franchise: Bookkeeping Express Centre // Tags: Personnel News
BookKeeping Express, the nation’s only franchise focused solely on offering certified bookkeeping services, announced today the appointment of Rocco Rinaldi as National Franchise Advisor.
Source: Franchising.com
January 30, 2012 10:38:59 // Franchise: Massage Envy // Tags: News
Massage Envy Spa College Park performs at a record-breaking level as they continue to gain recognition for outstanding staff and steady climbing membership rates.
Source: Franchising.com
January 26, 2012 06:48:27 // Franchise: Plan Ahead Events // Tags: News
Plan Ahead Events, the world’s largest full-service event management company, announced today it ranked #271 in Entrepreneur magazine’s 2012 Franchise 500 list. The franchise also ranked #11 on the Top New list and #81 on the Top.
Source: Franchising.com
January 31, 2012 09:16:08 // Franchise: Sbarro, Inc. // Tags: Personnel News
The Board of Directors of Sbarro, Inc., a leading Italian quick service restaurant company, today announced that James Greco, 54, has been named President and Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately.
Source: Franchising.com
January 05, 2012 07:34:51 // Franchise: Snap Fitness // Tags: News
For the sixth consecutive year, Snap Fitness has been named one of the top 500 franchises in the United States, ranking #36 in Entrepreneur Magazine’s Franchise 500(R).
Source: Franchising.com
January 27, 2012 07:28:23 // Franchise: HouseMaster // Tags: Media Coverage News
The 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.
Source: Franchising.com
February 02, 2012 06:01:14 // Franchise: Filtafry // Tags: Product Announcement News
Super Bowl Sunday, the nation’s second largest day of food consumption behind Thanksgiving, will be a little more environmentally friendly with the services provided by Filta’s local Indianapolis Franchise Owner.
Source: Franchising.com
January 31, 2012 05:06:48 // Franchise: Spring-Green Lawn Care // Tags: Media Coverage News
Over 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.
Source: Franchising.com
January 26, 2012 05:41:00 // Franchise: 101 Mobility // Tags: Business Expansion News
Life-long Rochester resident Miguel Millan is the owner/operator of 101 Mobility’s new Rochester franchise serving Rochester and surrounding areas.
Source: Franchising.com
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December 19, 2011 04:22:01 // Franchise: No+Vello // Tags: News
No+Vello, the undisputed worldwide franchise leader in Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) hair removal and facial rejuvenation has been designated by Entrepreneur magazine as the number one Personal Care Franchise in 2011.
Source: Franchising.com
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January 24, 2012 04:31:46 // Franchise: PODS // Tags: Business Expansion News
PODS Enterprises, Inc., a leader in the moving and storage industry, says it plans to hire nearly 150 inside sales consultants and customer service representatives at its corporate headquarters in Florida.
Source: Franchising.com
November 30, 2011 08:50:06 // Franchise: elements Therapeutic Massage // Tags: Strategic Alliance News
Everest Colleges today announced that it has partnered with Elements Therapeutic Massage Inc., a massage therapy franchise with more than 80 locations nationwide, to provide job placement opportunities for graduates of Everest's massage therapy program.
Source: Franchising.com
January 17, 2012 04:16:26 // Franchise: Labor Finders // Tags: Personnel News
Labor Finders International, Inc., the United States oldest and largest privately held industrial labor temporary staffing company is proud to announce that the American Staffing Association (ASA) has re-elected Jeffrey Burnett, LFI’s CEO and...
Source: Franchising.com
October 15, 2010 07:35:58 // Franchise: Labor Finders // Tags: General Announcement News
Alexander 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
Source: Franchising.com
January 31, 2012 11:29:35 // Franchise: Instant Imprints // Tags: Business Expansion News
Mike and Linda Boyd know a thing or two about running a franchise. Now, the entrepreneurial duo will have an opportunity to teach others the art of effectively running a franchise as Instant Imprints Area Franchisees.
Source: Franchising.com
January 24, 2012 04:17:47 // Franchise: ColorTyme // Tags: Media Coverage News
New 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.
Source: Franchising.com
January 20, 2012 04:09:23 // Franchise: Massage Envy // Tags: Business Expansion News
Massage Envy, the pioneer and national leader of professional, convenient and affordable massage and spa services, announced today that the company's success story continued building strength in 2011 with the opening of 87 new clinics.
Source: Franchising.com
December 28, 2011 04:10:03 // Franchise: Cookies by Design // Tags: Financial News
In time for the holidays, Cookies by Design, known as “the original cookie bouquetIM company,” opened today a corporate-owned retail location in North Dallas.
Source: Franchising.com
January 30, 2012 06:40:38 // Franchise: US Lawns // Tags: Business Expansion News
U.S. Lawns, one of America’s fastest-growing franchisors, capped its 25th anniversary year in 2011 with growth exceeding a record 250 franchises in its commercial landscape-management network.
Source: Franchising.com
January 30, 2012 04:40:34 // Franchise: SIGN*A*RAMA // Tags: Business Expansion News
The United Franchise Group (UFG), a $500 million West Palm Beach franchise organization, announced today that Edmonton SIGNARAMA has expanded into the space next door and has a new flatbed printer.
Source: Franchising.com
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Features & Special Reports
February 01, 2012 12:00:00 // By Joe Mathews
For 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.
Source: Franchise Update
February 01, 2012 10:00:00 // By Eddy Goldberg
In 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.
Source: Franchise Update
February 01, 2012 08:00:00 // By Dean Zuccarello
When 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.
Source: Multi-Unit Franchisee
February 01, 2012 08:00:00 // By Steve Olson
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.
Source: Franchise Update
February 01, 2012 06:00:00 // By Eddy Goldberg
As 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.
Source: Franchise Update
January 31, 2012 12:20:00 // PRESS RELEASE
Multi-Unit Franchisee Magazine announced today that Jim Collins, business expert and best-selling author, will deliver the opening keynote address at the 2012 Multi-Unit Franchising Conference (MUFC).
Source: Franchising.com
January 30, 2012 08:00:00 // By Tracy Staton
Sam Covelli says he grew up in the restaurant business working in his father's McDonald's. Under his father's leadership, Covelli Enterprises eventually grew to 26 locations, one of the largest McDonald's franchisees in the country.
Source: Multi-Unit Franchisee
January 25, 2012 12:00:00 // By Tracy Staton
Ray Harrigill believes in diversification. His Sunray Companies has restaurants (Bumpers Drive-In), tanning salons (Palm Beach Tan), fitness centers (Koko FitClub), and hotel properties (Hampton Inn), to name a few. That's because of lessons he's learned along the way.
Source: Multi-Unit Franchisee
January 25, 2012 10:00:00 // Multi-Unit Franchisee
Zane Tankel is not waiting on any government job programs to help his business.
Source: Multi-Unit Franchisee
January 25, 2012 08:00:00 // Franchise Update
What are some fresh, innovative ways you are using profiling, targeting,<br /> and loyalty programs to acquire and retain more customers?
Source: Franchise Update
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