May 22, 2012
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The Entrepreneur's Source®

Celebrating National Small Business Week, The Entrepreneur's Source Says "Teach Entrepreneurship Early On"

When thinking about protecting the future of our children, there are many lessons we can all learn from today's economy and job market.

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...

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).

Coverall Health Based Cleaning System

Coverall Health-Based Cleaning System® Announces bfw Advertising as Agency of Record

Coverall Health-Based Cleaning System®, a leading franchisor of commercial cleaning companies, announced today that it has hired bfw Advertising as its new agency of record.

Coverall Health Based Cleaning System

Coverall's Partnership With Dr. Charles Gerba Stresses Infection Prevention

During the cold and flu season, about one-third of the surfaces people touch at work are contaminated with disease-causing germs, according to the world's leading expert on infectious disease, Dr. Charles Gerba.

Pak Mail

Pak Mail Forges Shipping Service Partnership with Shred-it

International packing and shipping company, Pak Mail Centers of America, has announced a partnership with Shred-it to offer shredding services at many of the shipping firm’s locations nationwide.

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.

VALPAK

Valpak Announces Plans to Hire 100 Veterans by 2013

Valpak, a leader in local print and digital coupons, announced today its commitment to hire 100 veterans by the end of 2013.

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

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

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.

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...

The Entrepreneur's Source®

Strategic Alliance Brings Needed Financial Relief to Franchise and Small Business Owners

Pioneering a solution to the credit crisis facing America's small business owners, The Entrepreneur's Source has formed a strategic partnership with Guidant Financial Group, a premier financing firm. Together, they will make hundreds of millions of...

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.

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.

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.

The Entrepreneur's Source®

Regis Corporation Partners with The Entrepreneur's Source To Expand Nine Franchise Brands

Minnesota-based Regis Corporation (NYSE: RGS), the worldwide leader in the $170 billion hair-care industry, has entered into an agreement with The Entrepreneur's Source, the nation's premier franchise coaching firm.

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

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...

AdviCoach®

Virginia Barbeque Maximizes Franchisee Performance through a Partnership with Business Advisers International

Seeking to ensure the long-term success of franchisees of his already famous Virginia Barbeque (www.virginiabbq.com) chain of restaurants, Rick Ivey selected Business Advisers International, BAI (www.AdviCoach.com) as a partner to provide business...

Pak Mail

Pak Mail and Caring Transitions Unite to Simplify Any Move Anywhere

In an effort to streamline the moving process for people everywhere, Pak Mail Centers of America, a leader in the packing and shipping industry, has partnered with relocation experts Caring Transitions, a national franchise specializing in assisting clien


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Features & Special Reports

Quick on the Draw: Today's franchise system response must be quick and concise

Linda Shaub is CMO of Interim Healthcare, a network of 332 franchise locations providing medical staffing and in-home care services in 43 states.

Anatomy of a Turnaround: Bennigan's Reclaims The Integrity of An Icon

Everyone loves a good comeback story, and I am honored and humbled to be at the helm of a classic turnaround tale.

Growth Machine: Anil Yadav Shows No Signs Of Slowing Down

Anil Yadav has graced the pages (and one cover) of Multi-Unit Franchisee magazine twice before.

5 Key Mobile Marketing Strategies for Franchises

For franchise marketers, mobile marketing is now paramount to a successful online strategy.

MarketingSherpa: Marketing Wisdom for 2012

In case you missed it (and when it comes to marketing and social media there's plenty to keep up on), MarketingSherpa published its Wisdom Report, "Marketing Wisdom for 2012" earlier this year.

Time For Benchmarking: All That's Needed Is The Will

I am convinced that someday the franchising community will finally get around to unleashing its biggest competitive strength: unit predictability.

Improving the Speed and Effectiveness of Your Responses to Prospects

We asked two franchise marketing pros what they're doing to provide more timely - and relevant - responses to prospect inquiries.

Social Media Roundup - May 2012

Here are four reasons local business marketers should continue to use the Yellow Pages.

Health-Scare Reform: "There's Still More That We Don't Know Than We Do."

Since national health care reform was signed into law in March 2010, it has generated strong reaction from multi-unit franchisees and small-business owners across the nation.

The Customer Within: Provide Coworkers With The Best Service Possible

When we talk about customer service, we usually think about how we deal with the people who walk through our doors--both physical and virtual--to purchase our products and services.

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