May 22, 2012
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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.

RetroFitness Celebrates Past Years' Success and Focuses on Bright Future at Fourth Annual National Conference

In early-May, more than 150 RetroFitness franchise owners, vendor partners, and company corporate executives joined together at The Borgata Hotel and Casino in Atlantic City, N.J. to celebrate the growth and success of the national fitness company's...

RetroFitness Plans 10 New Locations for Five Boroughs of New York

The rapidly growing fitness chain that has taken New Jersey by storm with the opening of more than 40 locations during a 60-month window has now hit the ground running in New York.

Kid’s Closet Connection, the Nation’s Fastest Growing Children’s Consignment Sale, Welcomes New Franchise Owner, Ashley Boock

Kid's Closet Connection expands to Columbia, Mo. Kid's Closet Connection offers a proven and profitable business model to savvy moms who understand just how profitable children's consignment franchises can be.

United Franchise Group Launches New Franchise Company

SuperGreen Solutions, a premium one-stop shop for all your energy efficient needs, announced today its plans to expand nationwide by offering franchise opportunities to qualified candidates.

Learning Express

Learning Express, the Educational Toy Franchise Announces Innovative Franchise Store Promotion Program

The national educational toy store franchise Learning Express, winner of the 2011 Franchise Business Review Specialty Retail Category, announced a new promotional program for their national franchise stores.

Firehouse Subs

Firehouse Subs(R) Brings the Heat to Puerto Rico

Renowned for hearty, oversized portions and piping hot subs, Firehouse Subs announces plans for an expansion in Puerto Rico, in its first move outside the continental United States. With 441 locations, the restaurant chain plans to open 26 restaurants on

Lillians® Welcomes Its Newest Franchise Locations in Dickinson, North Dakota; and Okoboji, Iowa

Lillians®, The Hippest Shoppe in Town®, today announced the opening of its two newest franchise locations: Dickinson, North Dakota; and Okoboji, Iowa.

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.

Adam & Eve Stores

Adam & Eve Signs New Franchise Agreements

Adam & Eve Franchising, the retail division of adult industry giant Adam & Eve, is pleased to announce the signing of several new franchise agreements.

Planet Beach Contempo Spa

Planet Beach Day Spa Franchise Launches Massive Latin American Expansion

Planet Beach is expanding its revolutionary, automated day spa service into Mexico, Chile, Peru and Colombia thanks to an enthusiastic Miami businesswoman eager to bring cost-effective day spa services to customers throughout Latin America.

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...

VALPAK

Valpak® Announces Expansion Plans in Chattanooga, Tennessee

Valpak, a leader in local print and digital coupons, announced today it is seeking to expand its presence into Chattanooga, TN.

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.

Too Cool T-shirt Quilts® Opens First Franchise in Clearwater, Fla.

Too Cool T-shirt Quilts® (http://toocooltshirtquilts.com), founded by entrepreneur Andrea Funk in rural Charlotte, Mich., has been growing 25-30 percent annually for the past 20 years.

VALPAK

Valpak® Announces Expansion Plans in Macon, Georgia

Valpak, a leader in local print and digital coupons, announced today it is seeking to expand its presence into Macon, GA.

The Entrepreneur's Source®

Franchise Industry Announces Veteran Hiring Commitments

In support of "Operations Enduring Opportunity," a campaign sponsored by The White House and The International Franchise Association (IFA), the 250 franchise business coaches of The Entrepreneur's Source (TES) are reaching out to help our veterans...

Burger 21

Burger 21 Signs First Franchise Deals for Three Units in Orlando and Announces Two New Company-Owned Locations in Development

Burger 21®, a new fast-casual "beyond the better burger" concept founded by the owners of The Melting Pot Restaurants, Inc., announced today that it has sold its first-ever franchises with two deals signed for a total of three franchise units in the..

Coverall Health Based Cleaning System

Coverall Cleaning Concepts to Expand Franchising to Four New Western States

Coverall Cleaning Concepts, a leading provider of commercial cleaning services, today announced plans to begin franchising in Salt Lake City, Albuquerque, Boise and Reno.

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.

Paul Davis Restoration

Paul Davis Restoration Inc. Opens New National Training Center in Jacksonville, FL

Paul Davis Restoration, a national franchise company and leading provider of fire, water and mold damage restoration services for residential and commercial properties, has opened its new 17,000 square foot national training center located at 7251 Salisbu

Apricot Lane

Apricot Lane Boutique Owner Plans to Expand Product Line in 2012

After a triumphant first year establishing her pair of Apricot Lane Boutiques Ellie Brown is already planning for 2012.

Firehouse Subs

Firehouse Subs(R) Signs Area Development Agreements for 429 New Restaurants Across the U.S.

Firehouse Subs®, founded by firemen and renowned for hearty, oversized portions and piping hot subs, announced today the signing of nine Area Representative development agreements totaling 429 restaurants to open over the next several years. The new a

Jimmy's Egg Announces Three New Restaurant Openings

Jimmy's Egg Franchise Systems announced three new restaurant openings in Oklahoma and Kansas.

Burger 21

Burger 21 Announces Grand Opening of Second Location

Burger 21 (http://www.burger21.com), a fast casual, chef-inspired burger and shake concept founded in 2010, announces the grand opening of its second location Sunday, Oct. 23, at 11777 N. Dale Mabry Highway in Tampa.

Retro Fitness, Inc., Inks Development Agreement to Add Two New Locations in Philadelphia

Retro Fitness, Inc., a national 1980s-themed gym chain, announced today that it has signed a franchise development agreement to open two new locations in East Norriton and King of Prussia, PA. The agreement will bring the total number of Retrofitness...

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.

Firehouse Subs

Firehouse Subs Brings The Heat To South Florida

Firehouse Subs recently announced plans for expansion into Miami-Dade County and as far south as Key West.

Coverall Health Based Cleaning System

Coverall Cleaning Concepts Expands into Oklahoma

Coverall Cleaning Concepts, a leading commercial cleaning franchising organization, today announced that PCS, LLC, a Master Franchise Group, has purchased the franchising rights for Oklahoma, and plans to open a Coverall Cleaning Concepts Support...

Jimmy's Egg Announces Southwest Oklahoma Franchise

Jimmy's Egg Franchise Systems announced today that the breakfast and lunch chain has signed a new area development agreement for southwestern Oklahoma with Joe Day and Top of the Morning, LLC. The development agreement includes Lawton, Duncan, Altus...

Coverall Health Based Cleaning System

Cuban Exile Lives American Dream as Janitorial Franchise Owner

Five years ago, Carlos Herrera was working as a store manager for an auto repair shop in Escondido by day and moonlighting for a small cleaning service three nights a week when he saw a TV ad that stopped him in his tracks.

RetroFitness Ramps up Atlanta Growth

Breaking into the Atlanta-metro market in late-August with the opening of its first location in Smyrna, Georgia, RetroFitness, a well-known national fitness brand targeting growth in Atlanta, today announced it will host a Discovery Day and Open House at

Outdoor Lighting Perspectives

Outdoor Lighting Perspectives launches Martin and St. Lucie Florida franchise

Outdoor Lighting Perspectives, the world's premier architectural and landscape lighting company, announces the launch of its newest franchise location in Hobe Sound, FL, which will serve residential clients in Martin and St. Lucie counties and northern Pa

Outdoor Lighting Perspectives

Outdoor Lighting Perspectives launches franchise in Kuwait

Outdoor Lighting Perspectives, the world's premier architectural and landscape lighting company, is pleased to announce the launch of its newest franchise location in Kuwait, which will serve both residential and commercial clients throughout the...

Jimmy's Egg Announces Houston Franchise

Jimmy's Egg Franchise Systems announced today that the breakfast and lunch chain has signed a new area development agreement for Houston, Texas. The 10-store development agreement includes all of Harris County and marks the chain's first entrance into...

Coverall Health Based Cleaning System

26-Year-Old Franchise Owner Launches Career While Finishing College Degree

At 26, Jon-Ryan Woolson is still studying business administration at LeTourneau University in Longview, Texas, but he's already practicing what he's still learning to preach.

Apricot Lane

Apricot Lane to Join Downtown Disney District

Disneyland Resort today announced that fashion boutique Apricot Lane will join Downtown Disney in early June 2011.

Burger 21

Burger 21 Launches National Franchise Expansion

Owners of The Melting Pot Restaurants, Inc. announced today the national franchise launch of Burger 21(R), a new fast casual concept featuring 21 chef-inspired burger creations, hand-dipped signature shakes and more.

Coverall Health Based Cleaning System

Coverall Cleaning Concepts Expands Franchising to Kuwait & Qatar

Coverall Cleaning Concepts, a leading provider of commercial cleaning services, today announced a Territory franchise agreement that will bring the company's services to businesses in Kuwait and Qatar for the first time.

Jimmy's Egg Opens at 41st Street and Peoria

The first of seven Jimmy's Egg locations planned for the Tulsa market has opened at 41st Street and South Peoria adjacent to the Ace Hardware store. Jimmy's Egg is a 30-year-old Oklahoma-based breakfast and lunch chain that is recognized for its high...

Burger 21

Burger 21 Feasts on South Florida for Franchise Growth

Burger 21®, a new fast casual concept founded by the owners of The Melting Pot Restaurants, Inc., announced today that it is targeting South Florida for franchise expansion.

Hot Fitness Concept Comes to Atlanta

Retrofitness, the can't-be-duplicated 1980s-themed fitness chain, has made a bold resolution for 2010 and it's kicking off in Atlanta. The New Jersey-based fitness franchisor said it will open a 14,200 square-foot club in Smyrna by March, the first of...

Outdoor Lighting Perspectives

Outdoor Lighting Perspectives Launches Fargo, N.D. Franchise

Outdoor Lighting Perspectives (OLP), a global architectural and landscape lighting company, has launched its newest franchise in Fargo, N.D.

K & N Mobile Franchises, Inc. expands into Virginia, Florida and Wisconsin

K & N Mobile Franchises, Inc. the franchising venture of a North Texas company, K&N Electric, Inc. opened three brand new franchises this week in Richmond, Virginia; Northeast Wisconsin; and Tampa Bay, Florida.

Outdoor Lighting Perspectives

Outdoor Lighting Perspectives Launches Preferred Referral Partnership Program

Outdoor Lighting Perspectives (OLP), a leader in residential outdoor lighting design and systems, has launched the Preferred Referral Partnership Program designed to grow alliances and sales on behalf of its franchisees worldwide. Designed with a...

Kidville

Kidville to Open 11 Locations in the United Arab Emirates

Kidville -- named 'best of' by New York Magazine and given a five star "extraordinary" customer rating in The Lila Guide: New Parent Survival Guide -- has announced that it will open eleven Kidville locations in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

No+Vello

World's Leading International Hair Removal And Skin Rejuvenation Franchise Coming To America

In just over three years, no+vello (Spanish for

Outdoor Lighting Perspectives

Outdoor Lighting Perspectives Reveals List Of Top 10 Territories For Franchise Expansion

Outdoor Lighting Perspectives (OLP), the world's oldest and largest outdoor lighting franchising company, has released a list of 10 target territories in the U.S. where it aims to establish new franchises.

Coverall Health Based Cleaning System

Coverall Cleaning Concepts Master Franchise Owner Opens Fifth Support Center in Japan

Coverall Cleaning Concepts, a leading commercial cleaning franchising organization, announced today that Coverall of Japan has expanded its operations with the opening of a new Support Center in Nagoya.

Outdoor Lighting Perspectives

Outdoor Lighting Perspectives Launches Tulsa Franchise

Outdoor Lighting Perspectives (OLP), a global architectural and landscape lighting company, has launched its newest franchise in Tulsa, Okla.


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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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