February 06, 2012
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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 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.

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.

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.

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...

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.

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.

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..

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.

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.

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

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..

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.

Sandler Training

Sandler Training Networking Works! Program Helps Build a Higher Level of Business Relationships

The goal of networking is to create and develop relationships for mutual gain. Effective networking increases company performance and helps business people maximize sustainable revenue and profits. But too many people don't know how to effectively, system

Learning Express

Learning Express Games Combine Summer Fun With a Back-to-School Focus

The lazy days of summer give children and families a break from school-year schedules and a chance to enjoy warm weather fun. When that fun can help kids keep basic learning skills sharp and help prepare them for the school year ahead, parents have a win-

Sandler Training

How Business Owners can Lessen Sales Anxiety

Success for many small businesses and entrepreneurs often hangs on their ability to sell products and services to their customer base. However, many business owners have no previous sales experience and, for them, the process of engaging a customer in a s

Firehouse Subs

Firehouse Subs(R) Allocates Grants For First Responders

The Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation announces the approval of 20 grant requests valued at more than $250,000. The funding and resources will assist fire departments, police departments and EMS in Firehouse Subs communities in Arkansas, Florida, Ge

Paul Davis Restoration

Paul Davis Restoration of Kane, Kendall, and West Cook Counties awards scholarship

Jack O'Connell, owner of Paul Davis Restoration of Kane, Kendall, and West Cook Counties has announced that his company has awarded a $500 scholarship to Holly Louise Kuhn of Sugar Grove, Ill. Holly is a student at Rosary High School and received the hono

VALPAK

Valpak Launches Location Based Coupons with junaio Augmented Reality Partner

Valpak Direct Marketing Systems / Cox Target Media and junaio today announced that Valpak coupons will now be available on the junaio app, allowing consumers to save money at nearby businesses with geo-targeted coupons that pop up on their smartphones.

Paul Davis Restoration

Paul Davis Restoration offices in Chicago to sponsor The American Burn Foundation event at Buddy Guy's Legends to benefit firefighters, burn victims and families

Paul Davis Restoration offices in the Chicago metro area will sponsor The American Burn Foundation (ABA) fundraising event to benefit local firefighters, burn victims and their families. The event will be held on Wednesday, March 30 from 5:30 pm until 8:0

Adam & Eve Stores

Adam & Eve Celebrates 40th Anniversary March 10, 2011!

Adam & Eve (http://www.AdamAndEve.com/news), America's most trusted source for adult products, is pleased to announce it is now officially celebrating its 40th anniversary.

Paul Davis Restoration

Paul Davis Restoration Provides Spring Storm Safety Tips to Help Prevent Water and Fire Damage

Spring is almost here and with it comes the threat for severe weather. Thunderstorms, heavy rain, flooding, lightning, hail and tornadoes are all too common during this time of year, and can cause significant damage to homes in minutes. Paul Davis Restora

VALPAK

Valpak Receives Accolades for Franchise Success and Growth

Valpak, one of the leading direct mail companies in the United States, has recently been honored with several accolades from some of the leading authorities in franchising.

Coverall Health Based Cleaning System

Coverall Named to 2009 Franchise Times 'Top 200 Franchise Systems' List

Coverall Health-Based Cleaning System(SM), a leading franchisor of commercial cleaning businesses, today announced that it has been named to the "Top 200 Franchise Systems" list by Franchise Times, the news and information source for franchising.

Coverall Health Based Cleaning System

Coverall Health-Based Cleaning System Announces the Award of $65,000 in Educational Scholarships

Coverall Health-Based Cleaning SystemSM, a leading commercial cleaning franchise company, today announced The Coverall Foundation, Inc. Scholarship Program 2009-2010 academic year scholarship winners.

VALPAK

Valpak(R) Celebrates 40 Years of Coupons, Value

Valpak Direct Marketing Systems Inc., maker of the iconic blue envelope -- celebrates its 40th anniversary this month.

VALPAK

Valpak(R) and Food Network Offer 'Grill It!' Sweepstakes

The blue Valpak(R) envelope is featuring a sizzling summertime promotion with the Food Network and the debut of its newest show, Grill It! with Bobby Flay.Food Network chef Bobby Flay will be featured on the blue envelope.

VALPAK

Valpak(R) CEO Bill Disbrow Wins Stevie Award for Best Executive in Media & Entertainment Category

Bill Disbrow, CEO of Valpak Direct Marketing Systems, Inc., a Cox Target Media company, won Best Executive in the Media & Entertainment category at the 6th annual American Business Awards, also known as The Stevie Awards, which wer

VALPAK

Best of Valpak(R) Honored at National Award Ceremony

Valpak(R), North America's leading direct marketer, recently recognized its top sales representatives and leaders at its signature event.

VALPAK

Valpak Presented with National Postal Forum Award For Innovation and Teamwork

In recognition of its innovation and teamwork, Valpak, a Cox Target Media company, was named the recipient of the 2008 Strategic Business Development Award from the United States Postal Service.

VALPAK

Valpak Helps 'Stamp out Hunger'

Valpak will partner with the National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC) to collect food donations and deliver assistance to communities across the United States.

VALPAK

Valpak Goes Live At Annual Convention

With the 48th Annual Convention of the International Franchise Association kicking off on February 9th at the Marriott World Center in Orlando, exhibitor and IFA member Valpak has decided to do things a little differently this year: it's going live.

Outdoor Lighting Perspectives

Outdoor Lighting Perspectives Honored On List Of The 5,000 Fastest-Growing Businesses

Inc. Magazine today ranked Outdoor Lighting Perspectives No. 3440 on its first-ever Inc. 5,000 list of the fastest-growing private companies in America.


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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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