February 06, 2012
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Lillians® Announces "Ridiculously Affordable" Franchise Offering for 2012

Lillians(R), The Hippest Shoppe in Town(R), today announced that it has created an additional option for its franchise offering for the remainder of 2012 to make the cost of entry even more affordable.

VALPAK

Study Finds Small and Medium Size Businesses are More Confident about The Recovery; Ready To Invest

While opinions vary on the pace of economic recovery, 55% of small and medium size businesses surveyed reported their business had either already recovered from the recession or they expected to recover within the next 6 months.

Coverall Health Based Cleaning System

Coverall Names Laura J. Hendricks its President and CEO

Coverall Health-Based Cleaning System®, a leading franchisor of commercial cleaning businesses, has appointed Laura J. Hendricks as its President and Chief Executive Officer.

Coverall Health Based Cleaning System

Coverall Health-Based Cleaning System® at Franchise Expo South in Miami Beach

Coverall was a featured exhibitor at this weekend's Franchise Expo South, the premier franchise expo serving the Southeastern U.S., Latin America, and the Caribbean.

RentAGrandma.com Recruiting Wonderful Grandmas

The U.S. economy has tanked. No one seems to be hiring -- no one, that is, except http://www.RentAGrandma.com, helping to bring loving Grandmas to families everywhere.

Firehouse Subs

Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation Approves 28 New Grants Worth $337,000

Ringing in the New Year, the Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation recently announced 28 approved grant requests, valued at $337,000.

VALPAK

Valpak(R) Coupons Now Available on CheckPoints: 'The App that Pays You Back'

Valpak, a leader in local print and digital coupons, will expand its reach further by making its coupons available on CheckPoints, an app that gives shoppers easy access to discounts and savings right when and where they need them.

Watermill Express Supports Run for the Youth

Watermill Express, the nation’s largest provider of drive-up, pure drinking water, will provide pure drinking water for the Communities In Schools’ Run for Youth on Saturday, Jan. 21, starting at 7 a.m.

RetroFitness Honored Among Nation’s Leading Franchises in Entrepreneur’s Distinguished 33rd Annual Franchise 500(R)

RetroFitness continues to flex its franchise muscle as the rapidly growing fitness chain offering the industry’s most innovative and motivating workout environment at a low $19.99 per month placed No. 217 in Entrepreneur’s 33rd Annual...

Watermill Express Supports Eighth Annual Run to Remember

Watermill Express, the nation’s largest provider of drive-up, pure drinking water, will provide pure drinking water for the 8th Annual Run to Remember on Saturday, Jan. 7, from 7 to 10 a.m. at the Verrado Community in Buckeye, Ariz.

Learning Express

Learning Express, the Educational Toy Franchise Announces the Establishment of 16 New Franchise Stores in the Last Quarter of 2011

The national educational toy store franchise Learning Express, winner of the 2011 Franchise Business Review Specialty Retail Category, announced the establishment of 16 new franchise stores in the last quarter of 2011.

Watermill Express Supports Seventh Annual New Year’s Day 5K in Phoenix

Watermill Express, the nation’s largest provider of drive-up, pure drinking water, will provide pure drinking water for the 7th Annual New Year’s Day 5K on Sunday, Jan. 1, from 8 to 10 a.m., held at Papago Park at 455 N. Galvin Parkway in...

No+Vello

No+Vello USA Named #1 Personal Care And #1 New Franchise In America

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.

Sandler Training

Sandler Training Reveals 2012 Business Sales Trends

As businesses face the forthcoming year with increased uncertainty, the achievement of profit and revenue goals will be of paramount importance, and critical to this will be the deployment of an effective sales team.

Watermill Express Franchises Available in Kansas, Nebraska and Colorado

Watermill Express, the nation's largest provider of drive-up, pure drinking water, has opened franchise territories for sale in Kansas, Nebraska, and north east and southern Colorado.

Firehouse Subs

Firehouse Subs(R) Says Aloha To King's Hawaiian(R) Pork & Slaw Sandwich Newest Menu Item Available In Three Test Markets

Available as a Limited Time Offer (LTO) menu item, Firehouse Subs(R) announces the addition of the King's Hawaiian(R) Pork & Slaw sandwich at all Firehouse Subs locations in the greater Jacksonville, Fla., Greenville/Spartanburg, S.C., and Phoenix, Ariz..

Sandler Training

Sandler Training Named Among Top Workplaces in Baltimore

Sandler Training is pleased to announce that the company has been named a 2011 Top Workplace by The Baltimore Sun.

Paul Davis Restoration

Paul Davis office honored by Anchor Bay Chamber of Commerce

The Paul Davis Restoration office serving customers in Macomb and St. Clair counties has been awarded the 2011 Crossover Award from the Anchor Bay Chamber of Commerce (ABCC).

Planet Beach Contempo Spa

Planet Beach(R) Selected For ″Top 100 Private Companies″

Announcing a special recognition appearing in the March, 2009 issue of New Orleans CityBusiness published by New Orleans Publishing Group, L.L.C.. Planet Beach(R) was selected for the following honor: ″Top 100 Private Companies″

Paul Davis Restoration

Paul Davis offices donate $9,000 to Michigan Association of Independent Agents (MAIA)

Paul Davis Restoration offices of Michigan have committed to a 2012 Diamond Level Partnership for the Michigan Association of Independent Agents (MAIA).

Learning Express

Tennessee Franchise Business Opportunities with Learning Express - The National Educational Toy Franchise

Learning Express Toys, winner of the 2011 Franchise Business Review Specialty Retail Category, is continuing its growth throughout 2011 and 2012. This year they are on track to open at least 15 new locations throughout the United States.

No+Vello

No+Vello USA IPL Hair Removal and Skin Rejuvenation Opens Another US Location in UPTOWN Minneapolis

No+Vello, the undisputed worldwide franchise leader in Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) hair removal and facial rejuvenation, has announced the opening of a new location in Minneapolis, led by Owners, Emmanuelle and Chris Hardy.

VALPAK

Valpak.com Partners with Savings.com to Offer National Brand and Retail Online Coupons

As consumers start the hunt for great deals and savings on gifts for the holiday season, Valpak Direct Marketing Systems, Inc., a leader in local print and digital coupons, has partnered with Savings.com.

Coverall Health Based Cleaning System

Coverall Health-Based Cleaning System Named One of 50 Top Franchises for Minorities

Coverall Health-Based Cleaning System(R), a leading franchisor of commercial cleaning businesses, announced today that it has been named one of the ″50 Top Franchises for Minorities″ by the National Minority Franchising Initiative (NMFI).

Coverall Health Based Cleaning System

Coverall Health-Based Cleaning System(R) Honors America's Veterans and Creates Incentives for Those Seeking Franchise Opportunities

Coverall Health-Based Cleaning System, a leading franchisor of commercial cleaning businesses, honors America's military veterans on Veterans Day and the rest of the year by providing incentives, training and innovative franchise models to help veterans..

Paul Davis Restoration

Paul Davis Restoration, Inc. Franchise Paul Davis National to Build New Headquarters in Milwaukee

Paul Davis Restoration, Inc., a national franchise company and leading provider of fire damage and water damage clean up and restoration services for residential and commercial properties, announced today that one of its largest franchises Paul Davis...

Coverall Health Based Cleaning System

Coverall Health-Based Cleaning System(R) Proud to be a Top Franchisor for America's Veteran Community

In honor of Veterans Day, Coverall announces it was ranked in the top 10 percent of all franchises nationwide and named a 2011 Military Friendly Franchise(R) by G.I. Jobs Magazine.

Paul Davis Restoration

Holiday Home Fire Safety Tips from Paul Davis Restoration

amily gatherings, entertaining and festive decorations are among the highlights of the holiday season. According to the United States Fire Administration, during the Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, Christmas, Kwanzaa, and New Year's season, there is an elevated..

VALPAK

Valpak(R) Delivers the Right Deal for Both Consumers and Merchants

With its Valpak Deals(R) product now live in 43 cities with plans to expand to 50 by year end, Valpak(R), synonymous with savings for 43 years, believes it has solved the puzzle of how small businesses can safely navigate the pitfalls of the daily deals..

Paul Davis Restoration

Paul Davis Restoration collecting items for homeless shelters

Paul Davis Restoration - Triad, Inc. is helping those less fortunate by collecting items needed for homeless shelters in Lexington, Thomasville, and Winston-Salem, NC.

Creative Business Opportunity Attracts New Entrepreneurs

A unique chocolate franchise that prints edible images on chocolate is taking the entrepreneurial scene by storm.

Three College Students Win $1,000 in Tasty Image 2011 Video Competition

Tasty Image has just announced the winners of the 2011 Tasty Image Video Competition.

Chocolography Announces New Website

Want to see your picture on a chocolate bar? That's the concept behind the launch of Chocolography's new website this month.

Firehouse Subs

Firehouse Subs(R) Names Burchianti As Chief Financial Officer

Firehouse Subs(R) announces the appointment of Vincent Burchianti from vice president of finance and technology to chief financial officer of Firehouse Subs.

Learning Express

Franchise Business Opportunities in Seattle, Washington and Throughout the State with Learning Express - The National Educational Toy Franchise

Learning Express Toys, winner of the 2011 Franchise Business Review Specialty Retail Category, has plans to continue its growth in 2011 and 2012.

Coverall Health Based Cleaning System

Coverall Once Again Ranked as Top 200 Franchise System

Coverall Health-Based Cleaning System(R), a leading franchisor of commercial cleaning businesses, announced today it has been named to the 2011 Franchise Times Annual Top 200 Franchise Systems list.

Learning Express

Learning Express Reveals Its 2011 Top Toy List

The holiday shopping season will soon be here, and that means it's time for the annual Learning Express Top Toy List.

Coverall Health Based Cleaning System

Coverall Health-Based Cleaning System Signs Agreement with Anytime Fitness

Coverall Health-Based Cleaning System, a leading franchisor of commercial cleaning businesses, announced today that it has signed a preferred vendor agreement with Anytime Fitness, the world's largest, and fastest growing, 24-hour, co-ed fitness...

VALPAK

Valpak Holiday Savings Report Unwraps New Seasonal Shopping Trends

As the holiday season approaches, consumers say they're not letting economic worries steal their holiday cheer, according to the Valpak Semi Annual Consumer Savings Report.

VALPAK

Valpak(R) teams with ″The Martha Stewart Show″ and ″Emeril's Table″ on Hallmark Channel for 2 Pros 2 Shows Sweepstakes

Hallmark Channel returns this fall with two shows, two pros, one network, and one great sweepstakes from Valpak Direct Marketing Systems, Inc.

Paul Davis Restoration

Water and Fire Damage Restoration Company, Paul Davis, Offers Tips to Consumers During National Fire Prevention Week

Paul Davis Restoration, Inc. a national franchise company and leading provider of fire, water and mold damage restoration services for residential and commercial properties is participating in this year

Paul Davis Restoration

Paul Davis National names John F. Fleming as executive vice president of insurance services

Paul Davis National, large loss specialists for Paul Davis Restoration, has named John F. Fleming as executive vice president of insurance services.

Firehouse Subs

Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation Approves 48 New Grants Worth More Than $550,000

Reaching a significant company milestone, the Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation recently announced a record 48 approved grant requests, valued at more than $550,000.

Paul Davis Restoration

Paul Davis National provides emergency services for Reading Area Community College

Paul Davis National (PDN), the large loss specialists for Paul Davis Restoration, recently completed the building restoration, drying and stabilization services along with reconstruction work for Reading Area Community College located at 10 South 2nd St..

Planet Beach Contempo Spa

Planet Beach Relaxation Package Can Beat Stress of Seasonal Change

Skin and moods take a beating as the weather cools, summer fun fades and time demands seem to double. Planet Beach has a relaxation package to relieve stress and make the transition a rejuvenating one.

VALPAK

Getting More For Less is Easier Than Ever with the New Valpak.com(R)

This month Valpak Direct Marketing Systems, Inc. launched its newly redesigned website developed using data from 11 different consumer research projects including more than 11,000 consumer interviews --all to give consumers an ideal savin

Firehouse Subs

Firehouse Subs(R) Recognizes Company Standouts at "Family Reunion"

Renowned for hearty, oversized portions and piping hot subs, Firehouse Subsâ acknowledged system-wide leaders to an audience of more than 1,000 members of the Firehouse Subs community during the third annual "Family Reunion" in July 2011. In conjunc

Paul Davis Restoration

Property damage restoration company, Paul Davis, provides safety tips for National Preparedness Month in September

Paul Davis Restoration, Inc., a leading national provider of water, fire and mold damage clean up and restoration services for residential and commercial properties, is participating in National Preparedness Month to help individuals and families learn ab

Paul Davis Restoration

Paul Davis Restoration donates "Wii" video game console to fundraising event for Shriners Hospitals for Children - Chicago on Sept. 11

Jack O'Connell, owner of Paul Davis Restoration of Kane, Kendall, and West Cook Counties has announced that his company will support The Scott J. Baran Agency of American Family Insurance 2nd Annual Shriners fundraiser to be held at Douglas Street Sports

Planet Beach Contempo Spa

Planet Beach Automated Day Spa Gains Market Share

Planet Beach Contempo Spa may not look like a traditional day spa with its high-tech automated day spa services and unique environment, but it is growing in popularity and grabbing market share from traditional day spas.


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Features & Special Reports

Creating a Cost-Effective Lead Generation Strategy

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.

New Highlights from the 2012 AFDR

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.

Finding Your Optimal Buyer: Sellers Must Learn To Look Beyond Price

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.

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 2012

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.

Jim Collins to Keynote 2012 Multi-Unit Franchising Conference

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).

Growing Up Franchising: Sam Covelli Develops Both His Brands And Employees

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.

Members Only: Ray Harrigill Builds A Successful Membership-Based Business Model

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.

Creating Jobs: Zane Tankel Is Taking Matters Into His Own Hands

Zane Tankel is not waiting on any government job programs to help his business.

CMO Roundtable - Using Profiling to Retain More Customers

What are some fresh, innovative ways you are using profiling, targeting,<br /> and loyalty programs to acquire and retain more customers?

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