February 09, 2012
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VALPAK

Valpak® Supports Veterans With New Incentive Program

Valpak Direct Marketing Systems, Inc., a leader in local print and digital coupons, announced today a new incentive program that supports returning U.S. military veterans seeking to start a Valpak franchise.

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).

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 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...

Firehouse Subs

Firehouse Subs(R) Partners With Coca-cola(R) As First Chain On The Planet To Roll Out "fountain Of The Future" Nationally

Renowned for hearty, oversized portions and piping hot subs, Firehouse Subs® is becoming a beverage innovator with the launch of Coca-Cola Freestyle® fountains in all of its 437 restaurants. With Coca-Cola Freestyle, visitors to Firehouse Subs loc

Kidville

Kidville, 8moms and The Parenting Group Announce Exclusive Revenue Sharing Partnership

Kidville (OTC: KVIL), parent company of 8moms, and The Parenting Group (TPG) announced an exclusive revenue sharing partnership that will leverage all of the Kidville, 8moms and TPG assets to accelerate the growth of both entities.

VALPAK

Sandra Lee to share tips, recipes, prizes and live Facebook chat with Valpak fans

Sandra Lee returns to the Valpak Blue Envelope with a chance to enter and win one of 15 Pyrex® kitchen "bakeovers" now through April 8.

Learning Express

Learning Express Franchise Taps Engage121 for Localized Social Media Communications

Learning Express, the nation's largest specialty toy store franchise, has contracted with Engage121 to facilitate social media communications between the franchisor's corporate headquarters, their franchisee stores, and local customers across the country.

VALPAK

Local.com(R) Partners with Valpak for Online Coupons

Local.com Corporation (NASDAQ: LOCM), a leading local search site and network, today announced an agreement with Valpak, a leading coupon and direct marketing provider, to distribute local business offers throughout the Local.com network.

VALPAK

Valpak(R) Savings Now Available on Microsoft Live Search

As consumers and businesses alike tighten their budgets, stretching hard-earned dollars is more important than ever. In a new joint effort, Valpak Direct Marketing Systems Inc., provider of the familiar blue envelope and Valpak.com, and Microsoft...

Retrofitness Partners with Lake Capital, to Expand its Nationwide Scope and Reach

Eric Casaburi, founder and CEO of Retrofitness, a unique, 1980's-themed gym chain, today announced that it has partnered with and received a significant investment from Lake Capital, a Chicago based private equity firm that invests exclusively in...

VALPAK

Valpak(R) and Liberty Tax Service(R) Give Consumers 100,000 Reasons to Love Tax Time

Tax time could make a few people wealthier this year. Liberty Tax Service and Valpak are giving consumers a chance to win cash prizes totaling $100,000.


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Features & Special Reports

"The Proven Match" for Finding Qualified Franchisees Debuts on Franchising.com Ad Portal

Proven 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 Locations

Sam 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 Hospital

This 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 Hero

Irate 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 Times

As 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 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.

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