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Weed Man Offers Franchisee Financing
Lawn Care Leader Making It Easy to Own a Franchise. - October 16, 2011 - Weed Man
Apple iPad is Now Dispensing Money
Apple iPad is Dispensing Money and Making Change, for example it can generate an additional $10,800 dollars in sales per month for a QSR restaurant like Popeye's. - October 14, 2011 - Revel Systems, Inc.
DirectRooms.com – India’s Franchise Opens Opportunities to Present in Kolkata in November 2011
DirectRooms.com announces that franchise businesses from India and several international operations will be exhibiting in Kolkata for a show that is India’s largest business to business event. - October 12, 2011 - DirectRooms.com
Trade in or Repair Your Apple Products
Play N Trade Franchise, Inc., a franchisor of retail video games stores throughout North America, is pleased to announce a new trade-in program for Apple products that include iPhones, iPads and iPod Touches, in exchange for store credit or cash. With this program, Play N Trade intends to offer... - October 11, 2011 - Play N Trade Franchise, Inc.
Amazing Spaces Named 98th Top Operator Out of Over 30,000 Self Storage Operators Nationally
Amazing Spaces Storage Centers are named Top 100 Operator by Mini-Storage Messenger. Speakers on behalf of Amazing Spaces are honored and remain focused on continued company growth. - October 07, 2011 - Amazing Spaces Storage Centers
New SIGNARAMA Ownership in Somerset, KY
SIGNARAMA, the world’s largest sign franchise, announces local residents Chad and Oonhi Dunn are now the new owners of the Somerset store at 2044 S. Hwy 27. After recently being medically discharged from the Marine Corps., Chad along with his wife, Oonhi, decided the time was right to pursue... - October 07, 2011 - SIGNARAMA
Bayonne Exterminating Going Where No Exterminator Has Gone Before with BedBug Chasers
Bayonne Exterminating successfully heat remediated a 14 bedroom 3 story assisted living home in Jersey City for bed bugs in less than 8 hours including set-up and teardown of equipment using BedBug Chasers’ chemically free, Green electric heaters. Bayonne Exterminating’s Ralph... - October 06, 2011 - BedBug Chasers
New Billboard Connection Franchise Opens in Temecula
The United Franchise Group (UFG), a $500 million West Palm Beach franchise organization, announced today a new Billboard Connection franchise in Temecula, CA, under the ownership of local resident John Gale. "I was excited about outdoor advertising and I knew I wanted to start an advertising... - October 06, 2011 - United Franchise Group
New SIGNARAMA Ownership in Rocky Hill, CT
The United Franchise Group (UFG), a $500 million West Palm Beach franchise organization, announced today Richard and Gabriela Kossakoski are now the new owner of the Rocky Hill SIGNARAMA at 2162 Silas Deane Highway. Before becoming a SIGNARAMA franchisee, Richard Kossakoski worked as a Regional... - October 06, 2011 - United Franchise Group
The National Franchise, School of Rock, is Now Open in West Broward
School of Rock West Broward to host Grand Opening Bash and fundraiser for Ronald McDonald House Charities of South Florida, on October 15, 2011 to celebrate the opening of its newest franchise location in Southwest Ranches, Florida. - October 05, 2011 - School of Rock Coral Springs & West Broward
Connector Distributor, BTC Electronic Components, Expands Product Roster
The Edac Group – one of BTC’s 31 franchised/authorized lines - has expanded their line of waterproof connectors and now offers a new line of magnetic jacks. - October 02, 2011 - BTC Electronic Components, Inc.
Snaggle Foot Dog Walks & Pet Care Brings Its Tail-Wagging Services to Powell, OH
Snaggle Foot Dog Walks & Pet Care, the national pet sitting and dog walking franchise, is opening its latest location in Powell, OH. - September 28, 2011 - Snaggle Foot Dog Walks & Pet Care
New Trend in Franchising Introduced in Upcoming Franchise Show
Binalot Fiesta Foods introduces the Company Supervision Scheme for franchisees who are either absentee owners (such as OFWs) or are too busy to manage full-time their franchised stores. - September 26, 2011 - Binalot Fiesta Foods Inc
Franchise Growth Systems and BullChicks Announce a Unique Recipe for Fast Food Franchise Success
Every single day, about one quarter of the American population chooses fast food. It is the fastest growing industry in the U.S., and shows no signs of slowing down. With a statistic like that, it is evident that there is a major portion of the population that would appreciate the quality fast food such as BullChicks. - September 25, 2011 - Franchise Growth Systems
A New Form of Business Networking Bucks the Online Trend
Businesses are struggling to succeed in the current world economy. Despite the wealth of online connection tools, business is still done face-to-face. One company has launched a twist to the traditional networking approach. Level 7 Un-Networking believes that networking is not a verb and that the best networks are built over time, indirectly. The company is creating business owner-only groups in several cities across the United States (http://www.unnetworking.com). - September 25, 2011 - Level 7
38 Cardinal Fitness Locations Convert to Orland Park, IL-Based Charter Fitness Brand
Orland Park, IL-based Charter Fitness Franchising LLC is rebranding 38 Cardinal Fitness health club locations into the Charter Fitness brand. The conversion will include clubs in Chicagoland, Northwest Indiana and downstate Illinois, and will have no effect on ownership or local management of the... - September 21, 2011 - Charter Fitness
Nationally Accredited Drug and Alcohol Testing Company Opens in Altamonte Springs, FL
ARCpoint Labs provides a full range of screening services, including corporate wellness programs, federally mandated testing, and onsite workplace testing. - September 21, 2011 - ARCpoint Labs - Altamonte Springs
ActionCOACH Honored in the People’s Choice Stevie® Awards for Favorite Companies
Awards to be Presented 11 October in Abu Dhabi - September 15, 2011 - ActionCOACH
Juice It Up! Launches Mobile Ordering App
Prominent Smoothie and Juice Bar Chain Enhances Customer Experience Through Full-Service App - September 15, 2011 - Juice It Up!
WSI Internet Franchise Opens a Master Franchise Office in South Africa
South African Businesses Will Have Access to Leading Edge Digital Marketing Services with the Opening of Additional WSI Offices - September 14, 2011 - WSI
HighMark Franchising Says Proper Franchise Support Crucial During Down Economy
Three franchising experts recently formed HighMark Franchising, a national franchise consulting company. They say franchisors can have happy, productive and profitable franchisees — even in a challenging economy — with the proper support and expertise. HighMark focuses on helping improve franchisee relationships, sales, news media coverage, and social media exposure, as well as other areas that will most impact their franchise system. - September 13, 2011 - HighMark Franchising
OFFICE 1 New Master Franchisee in Cyprus
OFFICE 1 Superstores International Inc. Inc. announced a new OFFICE 1 Master Franchise in Cyprus. The agreement was officially signed on 30th August, 2011 in Nicosia, North Cyprus. - September 12, 2011 - OFFICE 1 Superstores International Inc.
MyReviewsNow Shop At Home Introduces Its "How To Work At Home" Resource Center
Part of learning how to work at home involves finding opportunities that are profitable and relatively easy to begin. MyReviewsNow Shop at Home has assembled together several work at home opportunities in one convenient location, its new How to Work at Home Workshop and Resource Center. - September 10, 2011 - Retail Solutions Advisors
Applebee’s to Build Neighborhood Grill and Bar in Durham County
Restaurant Will Select Local Charity to Receive Proceeds from Grand Opening Event - September 09, 2011 - The Apple Gold Group
Institutional Banking Services, N.A. Corp Named Exclusive Lender for IHOP Franchisee Association
Fort Lauderdale-based Institutional Banking Services, N.A. Corp (IBS, N.A.) today announced an exclusive, multi-million dollar financing agreement with the Blue Roof Franchise Association (BRFA), a group representing the interests of International House of Pancakes (IHOP) franchisees. BRFA has an... - September 08, 2011 - Institutional Banking Services, N.A.
C House Coffee Chain to Expand in the UAE Through Agreement with MEFranchising®
One of Europe’s most exclusive coffee franchises is set to open in Abu Dhabi and beyond. - September 08, 2011 - MEFranchising
Amazing Spaces® Storage Centers Gears Up for Their 3rd Year Participating in the "Starfish Campaign" Which Raises Money for Shriners Hospital for Children
Amazing Spaces® Storage Centers asks Houston, Spring, and The Woodlands communities to join together and show how easily an individual can “Make a Difference” in a child’s life. The Texas Self Storage Association launched the “Make a Difference” state-wide campaign to emphasize the contributions made by self storage owners in their communities and to highlight the partnership with Shriners Children’s Hospital in Galveston. - September 07, 2011 - Amazing Spaces Storage Centers
West Broward, Get Ready to Rock
School of Rock to open a new franchise location in Southwest Ranches, Florida. - September 03, 2011 - School of Rock Coral Springs & West Broward
Best of Promos N Logos Launches New Custom Artwork to List of Services Program
The Texas based ad specialties firm is now offering a solution of an integrated approach towards customer requests - open to all customers with no base order required - August 31, 2011 - Best of Promos N Logos
Cain Promotionals of Atlantic City Area, Launches New Custom Direct Mail to List of Services Program for 2011
The distributor based services program is geared toward offering a comprehensive approach to customer requests and remains an option to all customers; with no base order required. - August 28, 2011 - Cain Promotionals
Best Quality Custom Designs Sets Sights on Becoming Wichita’s First Choice for Jayhawk Merchandise
Throughout the state there are numerous options for Jayhawk related promo apparel and other supporting materials. None have the concentration of products or the level of craftsmanship for their embroidery that Best Quality Custom Designs offers. - August 23, 2011 - Best Quality Custom Designs
Stratus Building Solutions is a Top Global Franchise
Stratus Building Solutions was ranked #41 in the Franchise Direct’s Top 100 Global Franchises for 2011. - August 19, 2011 - Stratus Building Solutions
Mr. Ralph Citarella Jr. B.C.E. Appointed to BedBug Chasers Advisory Board
BedBug Chasers has appointed Ralph Citarella Jr. B.C.E. to its Advisory Board of Directors. Mr. Citarella will also serve as Head of Entomology for the company and will be involved directly with the company’s Thermal Remediation Awareness Programs. Mr. Citarella will remain VP of Bayonne... - August 18, 2011 - BedBug Chasers
Yogurtland Announces the Opening of Its 150th Store
Self-Serve, Frozen Yogurt Franchise Opens 150th Store in Bakersfield, Calif. - August 14, 2011 - Yogurtland
Patriot Software Approves New Payroll Software for D.C. Small Businesses
Small business owners in the District of Columbia now have a new option for processing payroll: Patriot PAY online payroll software. - August 13, 2011 - Patriot Software, Inc.
Extra Innings Launches Mobile Instructor App
America’s Premier Indoor Baseball/Softball Training Centers to Provide Professional Coaching Through Video-based App - August 11, 2011 - Extra Innings
DirectBuy Franchisees Help Company Celebrate 40th Anniversary
In late May, DirectBuy celebrated its 40th Anniversary with a weekend of awards, recognition, education and fun at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center in Washington DC. Helping commemorate the occasion were some of DirectBuy’s top franchisees, including Don Daley from Albany,... - August 11, 2011 - DirectBuy
Premier Extra Olive Oil Retailer, We Olive, Begins Franchise Expansion
We Olive, the premier retailer in the United States of artisan California Extra Virgin Olive Oil announced today plans to expand their number of new stores by offering new store franchise agreements. Currently with ten retail locations throughout California, the company will prioritize franchise opportunities in California and the Western United States. We Olive has been at the forefront of the small growth of grower artisan craft trend exploding in California for nearly a decade. - August 09, 2011 - We Olive
Five Star Painting Opens Austin Location with New Owner, Wade Wilcox
Five Star Painting is happy to announce the newest addition to its team, Wade Wilcox, who is opening a Five Star Painting franchise in Austin. Five Star Painting’s third Texas location will serve North Austin, Round Rock and Pflugerville. It is locally owned and operated by Wade Wilcox, who... - August 03, 2011 - Five Star Painting
People To My Site Aims to Make Life Easier for Franchisors
Innovative, Fast Growing, Digital Marketing Solutions Company Led by Woman Breaks the Mold for Cookie Cutter Web Templates and Analytics - July 30, 2011 - People To My Site
Camille’s Launches Go-Green Initiative with Apple iPads
Beautiful Brands International has just launched a new Go-Green Initiative with the system-wide rollout of Apple iPads at its new Camille’s Sidewalk Café stores. The iPads are being used in an effort to increase kitchen efficiency and reduce the amount of paper used in the Oklahoma... - July 29, 2011 - Beautiful Brands International
DecoBike & Miami Beach
The U.S. Conference of Mayors Honors Miami Beach for Its Successful DecoBike Bicycle Sharing Program - July 28, 2011 - DECOBIKE, LLC
ActionCOACH Stacey McKibbin Attains Gold Status
Stacey McKibbin has recently attained Gold level as an ActionCOACH business coach. As a GoldActionCOACH, McKibbin will continue to work with business owners and their companies in a variety of industries to help each attain a greater level of profitability –while gaining more control over... - July 28, 2011 - ActionCOACH
Recorded Webinar Offers Aspiring Franchise Owners Tips for Making the Right Franchise Decision
A webinar presented by Franchise Solutions, and featuring, “Franchising for Dummies” Co-Author, Michael H. Seid is now available online. Hopeful franchisees will learn how to navigate the difficult franchise decision making process. - July 27, 2011 - Franchise Solutions
New EmbroidMe Ownership in Boise
EmbroidMe, the world’s largest embroidery franchise, announces a new owner for its Boise store at 10804 W. Fairview Ave. under the ownership of local resident Fred Jacobi. EmbroidMe is part of a family of brands at United Franchise Group. Jacobi has spent nearly 30 years in various... - July 23, 2011 - United Franchise Group
Food Franchises Flourish in the Philippines
Food remains the number one choice for a franchising business in 2011 and Filipino food is top-of-mind on the list. In this area, Pinoy food stalwart Binalot provides one of the best entrepreneurial opportunities. - July 22, 2011 - Binalot Fiesta Foods Inc
Home Care Assistance Announces New Expansion Model
Senior care company, Home Care Assistance, pursuing aggressive new expansion model to complement its successful franchising strategy. - July 15, 2011 - Home Care Assistance
Handyman Matters of Harrisburg Offers Tips on the Toilet Tank Trickle
One of the most annoying problems we all face at one time or another is the toilet tank trickle, that insidious noise that probably keeps waking you up at night. Handyman Matters Harrisburg has identified some simple fixes for this problem keeping you up. Here are 5 tips for fixing the problem... - July 09, 2011 - Handyman Matters Franchise Corp
ShelfGenie Franchisees Recognized for Exceptional Performance at National Convention
Two ShelfGenie franchisees given prestigious awards at the company's 2011 national convention. - June 30, 2011 - ShelfGenie Franchise Systems
Owned by an Experienced Vet Tech, Snaggle Foot Pet Care Franchise Serves Animal Lovers of Minneapolis
Snaggle Foot Dog Walks and Pet Care announces its newest franchise opening in Minneapolis, MN. Amy Strobel-Tully, the franchise owner, is a Certified Veterinary Technician and brings her love of animals to pet owners throughout southwest Minneapolis. - June 29, 2011 - Snaggle Foot Dog Walks & Pet Care