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Your Small Business Franchise Product Announcement News SourceFranchise News Watch brings you the latest in small business franchising product 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 Product Announcement NewsLucas Oil Stadium, the Site of Super Bowl XLVI, Goes Green with Filta’s Environmental ServicesSuper 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. Breathe Green & Easy: Pro Energy Consultants Launches 'Breathe Green & Easy' Homeowner Education CampaignDuring the month of February, Pro Energy Consultants will be educating consumers and communities on how to make sure their home is the safe breathing environment it should be.
Spring-Green Lawn Care Hosts Manager Training SeminarSpring-Green Lawn Care recently held a three-day Manager Training Seminar at the corporate Support Center. Filta Environmental Kitchen Solutions Adds Key Support Programs for Its Franchise OwnersFilta Environmental Kitchen Solutions, already well known in the franchise industry for its strong support programs, has announced a strategic partnership with Virtual Fleet Supervisor “VFS” for a complete fleet tracking program.
Massage Envy Spas in New York and New Jersey Bring the Ultimate Envy Package Just in Time for Valentine’s DayMassage Envy Spas in New York, New Jersey are giving guests the perfect Valentine’s Day gift with the Ultimate Envy package. Massage Envy Needham Street Now Offers Incredible Wellness PlanMassage Envy Needham Street now offers guests a low cost monthly Wellness Plan membership for just $59. Filta to Launch “The Green Ladle” Newsletter to Promote Environmental Awareness in Commercial KitchensSince Filta’s inception in 1996, the franchise has continued to grow into an internationally recognized brand, helping restaurants and commercial kitchens go green with cooking oil management and other environmental kitchen solutions. Give the Gift of Massage or Facials This Valentine's Day at Massage Envy(R)Massage Envy, the pioneer and national leader of professional, convenient and affordable massage and spa services, is the one-stop shop for Valentine's Day gifts. Massage Envy Spa Germantown Allows First Time Guests to Try Out Services for an Unbeatable Introductory OfferMassage Envy Spa Germantown offers first time guests an introductory one-hour massage session for just $49 or a one-hour facial for $59. Massage Envy Germantown offers convenient, professional and affordable facials and massage therapy in Germantown, MD.
Nation’s Largest Shipping Reseller, Unishippers, Launches New Freight ManagerUnishippers Global Logistics, LLC, the nation’s first and largest small package and freight shipping reseller, has announced the launch of an upgraded Freight Manager. Restaurants That Use the FiltaFry Service Can Now Save 5% or More on Their Insurance CostThe Filta Environmental Kitchen Solutions Franchise and Navion Insurance Associates have teamed up to offer restaurants and food service operations a discount of at least 5% on their insurance costs, when the facility uses Filta’s FiltaFry service. Massage Envy Spa Flemington Provides Multiple Paths to Healthy SkinMassage Envy Spa Flemington continues to thrive through their exceptional massages in Flemington, New Jersey, but the buck doesn’t stop here. Massage Envy Spa Saugus Now Caters To Persons with DisabilitiesNow Massage Envy Spa Saugus is able to provide persons with disabilities that same experience with specialized hydraulic massage tables which allow easy access for persons with disabilities. User-Friendly Technology Ensures Safety of Independent SeniorsAs nearly 90 percent of 40 million senior citizens wish to remain independent in their home, Direct Link, a national provider of home healthcare technology and an affiliate of Home Helpers is excited to announce the expansion of its product lines... Leader in Direct Marketing Provides Consumers with Multitude of Ways to SaveOn the heels of the company’s recent mobile application launch, Money Mailer, a proven leader in the U.S. direct marketing industry, has introduced a new user-friendly Facebook page to provide consumers with another way to save money. Massage Envy Campbell at Preston Offers First Time Guests Special DiscountsMassage Envy Campbell at Preston now offers first time guests an introductory one hour-massage session for just $49. For guests who prefer a longer treatment, an hour and a half massage session for first time guests are just $74.
Massage Envy Spa: East Market at Fair Lakes Accommodates New Members by Offering Introductory Custom Massages for $49Massage Envy Spa, East Market at Fair Lakes is pleased to accommodate guest preferences and meet individual health needs by offering introductory custom massages in Fairfax, Virginia to new members at a low price of $49.
Spring-Green Lawn Care Offers Deal for RenewalsAs many lawn and tree care companies look to close the doors for the winter, neighborhood based Spring-Green Lawn Care franchise owners are looking to reward customer loyalty by incentivizing renewal plans for the 2012 season. Phoenix Massage Envy Co-Op Offers Exclusive Holiday Gift Card DealMassage Envy Phoenix, a co-op of 27 massage centers and part of the nation Cartridge World Helps Remove Financing Obstacles to Franchise OwnershipCartridge World, the world's largest ink and toner refilling retail franchise, announced today new partnerships to help entrepreneurs gain greater access to bank financing and start-up capital to open a franchise. Pet Butler, America's Pet Waste Cleanup Service, Announces a New Service for Cat OwnersIn over 1600 towns nationwide, America's Pet Waste Cleanup Service is the world's largest, most respected and first coast-to-coast poop scooping service providing reliable, professional service to over 12,000 clients each week.
Massage Envy Warrington and Massage Envy North Wales Bring Guests Holiday SavingsMassage Envy Warrington and Massage Envy Spa North Wales is happy to introduce their holiday packages and specials, running now until December 31st. Customers can get great deals on facials and massages in Warrington, Philadelphia, PA, combined with...
Select Massage Envy's in the Boston Area Have a Special Holiday DealMassage Envy Dedham and Newton invites guests to give the gift of relaxation this holiday season with massage therapy in Boston, Massachusetts. Their holiday promotion allows guests to purchase membership gift cards and walk away with a special gift.
Select Massage Envy Locations in New Jersey and New York Have a Special Holiday Promotion This SeasonThis holiday season, select Massage Envy locations in New Jersey and New York are making it easy to share the health and wellness of a massage and facial in New Jersey and New York.
Play N Trade to Host Midnight Release for Call of Duty Modern Warfare 3, Biggest Game Release of the YearPlay N Trade franchise stores are hosting midnight releases all over the nation and Canada. There will be a special sneak preview of the game at 10PM before the release time at 12:01AM Chocolography Announces New WebsiteWant to see your picture on a chocolate bar? That's the concept behind the launch of Chocolography's new website this month. Massage Envy Spa Annapolis Will Be Offering A Holiday PromotionWith the holidays just around the corner, Massage Envy Spa Annapolis will be providing special savings and deals. Massage Envy Locations in the Greater Washington, D.C. & Baltimore Area Make Giving the Gift of Health Easy and RewardingThis holiday season all 30 Massage Envy locations in the greater Washington, D.C. & Baltimore area will be hosting a holiday special. GET A GRIP, Inc. Announces NEW Porcelain Glaze for Tubs, Sinks & Showers No More Acid Etching Means Less Environmental Impact, TooGET A GRIP, Inc. Resurfacing announces the debut of a new product, Porcelain Glaze, an innovative, exclusive, high-performance coating system that returns porcelain tubs, sinks and showers to like new condition. Home Helpers' New Website Features Reservoir of Caregiving Tips and ResourcesHome Helpers, one of the nation's leading senior care franchises specializing in comprehensive home care and companionship services, has launched a new, user friendly website at www.HomeHelpers. Weed Man Offers Franchisee FinancingCanada's number one lawn care franchise, Weed Man, is making it easier for potential candidates to own a franchise with a new financing program. Trade in or Repair Your Apple ProductsPlay N Trade Franchise, Inc., a franchisor of retail video games stores throughout North America, is pleased to announce a new trade in program for Apple products that include iPhones, iPads and iPod Touches, in exchange for store credit or cash.
International Drycleaning Franchise Giant Martinizing Announces Plan to Reduce Single-Use Plastic Waste With Reusable Garment Bags From The Green GarmentoTMAmerica's largest drycleaning franchise with over 240 stores, Martinizing Dry Cleaners, has a new 'green' initiative: reducing their single use plastic through a partnership with reusable drycleaning bag company, The Green Garmento(TM).
Panera Bread Celebrates 10th Anniversary of Pink Ribbon Bagel(R)Panera Bread is celebrating 10 years of fighting breast cancer by baking bagels. This October, the signature Pink Ribbon Bagel will be sold at all of Paneras bakery cafes, with a portion of proceeds from bagels sold going to a variety of breast cancer... |
Features & Special ReportsCreating 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. Jim Collins to Keynote 2012 Multi-Unit Franchising ConferenceMulti-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). Growing Up Franchising: Sam Covelli Develops Both His Brands And EmployeesSam 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. Members Only: Ray Harrigill Builds A Successful Membership-Based Business ModelRay 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. Creating Jobs: Zane Tankel Is Taking Matters Into His Own HandsZane Tankel is not waiting on any government job programs to help his business. CMO Roundtable - Using Profiling to Retain More CustomersWhat are some fresh, innovative ways you are using profiling, targeting,<br /> and loyalty programs to acquire and retain more customers? 
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