February 09, 2012
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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 NewsMurad® Healthy Skin Facials Now Available at Massage Envy Spas in the Houston AreaMassage Envy Spas offer Murad® Healthy Skin facials, specially formulated for Massage Envy by skincare expert Dr. Howard Murad. TWO MEN AND A TRUCK® - Canada First to Carry Defibrillators on TrucksAll TWO MEN AND A TRUCK® - CANADA moving trucks are now equipped with a MIKEY defibrillator as part of the 'MIKEY-ON-BOARD' program, an initiative of The Mikey Network.
Lucas 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.
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. Spring-Green Lawn Care Hosts Manager Training SeminarSpring-Green Lawn Care recently held a three-day Manager Training Seminar at the corporate Support Center. 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.
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.
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... 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. 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.
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.
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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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 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.
Sears Transforms the Online Shopping Experience With Help From IBM and My Virtual ModelSears (NASDAQ: SHLD), IBM (NYSE: IBM) and My Virtual Model, Inc. today unveiled a first-of-its-kind 3D visual search and e-commerce capability for Sears.com that will significantly improve and enhance a consumer's online shopping experience. Sears is... Bevintel Introduces Ala Carte Menu Approach to Bar and Restaurant Liquor Inventory ManagementBevintel, the leading provider of technology for liquor inventory and quality monitoring today introduced new products to meet the unique needs of local, independent bars and restaurants as well as the critical problems facing the most recognized brands.. 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.
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...
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. 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. 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.
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. 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.
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 Sears.com Expands Its Online Shopping Experience With Massive New Assortment of Automotive Parts and AccessoriesBuilding on a long history of serving customers' automotive needs, Sears is now enabling online shoppers to purchase from a full assortment of automotive-related products in addition to Tires, Wheels and Batteries on Sears.com. Sears will add more than...
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. Vehicle Tracking Solutions Launches New Website, www.vtsn.comVehicle Tracking Solutions (VTS), a Long Island based fleet management provider, recently launched their new website, www.vtsn.com. |
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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