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EmbroidMe Named Top 40 Promotional Product Distributor by Counselor Magazine
Largest embroidery franchise ranked #19 by the advertising specialty institute’s Counselor Magazine - May 20, 2012 - EmbroidMe
Doc Popcorn Opens New Location in Connecticut
After researching franchise opportunities and businesses for sale on FranchiseSolutions.com, local business seeker finds match with Doc Popcorn. - May 20, 2012 - Franchise Solutions
A Great Restaurant Business Plan is the First Step to Success, Says CEO of Restaurant Consultants of America
The journey from that wonderful and exciting restaurant idea to serving the first customer is a trek that requires commitment, stamina, willpower, and creativity. "It also requires a plan," says Howard Cannon, Restaurant Consultant, Restaurant Expert Witness, and CEO. "Building the... - May 20, 2012 - Restaurant Expert Witness
YoFresh Yogurt Café Opens New Location in West Chester, PA
After researching franchise opportunities and businesses for sale on FranchiseSolutions.com, local business seeker finds match with YoFresh Yogurt Café. - May 19, 2012 - Franchise Solutions
Property Management Inc. Opens New Location in Texas
After researching franchise opportunities and businesses for sale on FranchiseSolutions.com, local business seeker finds match with Property Management Inc. - May 17, 2012 - Franchise Solutions
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. - May 14, 2012 - Kid's Closet Connection
Aldonna Ambler Named as Finalist for 2012 Leading Women Entrepreneur and Business Owners Award
Aldonna Ambler was recently named as one of the finalists for the 2012 Leading Women Entrepreneur and Business Owners. - May 13, 2012 - The Growth Strategist
Mars Venus Executive Training Graduates Corporate Trainer
Mars Venus Executive Training welcomes Susan Berke to the team. Susan received her Corporate Trainer certificate on Tuesday, April 24, 2012. - May 11, 2012 - Mars Venus Coaching
Michael Hunt Opens New Location in Kentucky
After researching franchise opportunities and businesses for sale on FranchiseSolutions.com, local business seeker finds match with Follow Media Consulting. - May 10, 2012 - Franchise Solutions
Everything Entrepreneur Blog Talk Radio Show Celebrates Entrepreneurship with Website Give-Away
Internet Tech Specialists recognizes Business Image Improvement Month by awarding a free custom-designed website on Blog Talk Radio Show, Everything Entrepreneur. - May 08, 2012 - Nationwide Inventory Professionals LLC
OFFICE 1 Master Franchisees Conference 2012
The OFFICE 1 annual Global Conference took place on April, 27th in Rome, Italy. It was attended by master franchisees and joint venture partners from ten countries in Africa, Asia and Europe. - May 06, 2012 - OFFICE 1 Superstores International Inc.
"Get Tactical with Marketing Your Restaurant," Says Howard Cannon, Ceo of Restaurant Consultants of America
Howard Cannon says, "It's easy to spend money marketing your restaurant. You can spend a lot of it fast. Spending it wisely is more difficult." The tactical approach has proved to be most successful. - May 04, 2012 - Restaurant Expert Witness
Mars Venus Coaching Graduates Global Training Class
Mars Venus Coaching held its latest Induction Training Class this month in Las Vegas, Nevada. Joining the graduation exercises were Dr. John Gray, their brand founder and Rich Bernstein, Global President/CEO. The training class consisted of an interesting blend of coaches representing the United... - May 02, 2012 - Mars Venus Coaching
“Every Restaurant Needs to Have a Marketing Plan for Success,” Says CEO of Restaurant Consultants of America
Every restaurant needs a marketing plan. Restaurant Consultant, Restaurant Expert Witness, and CEO, Howard Cannon provides five key rules for the new restaurant owner to help them get that plan started and says, “It all comes down to this: Let them know you exist; Get your customers talking... - April 28, 2012 - Restaurant Expert Witness
Lurie Besikof Lapidus & Company and Estate Matters Collaborate to Help Families with Age-Related Issues
Lurie Besikof Lapidus & Company, LLP, a leading Twin Cities accounting, tax and consulting firm, has entered into a collaboration agreement with Amy A. Lieberman, President of Estate Matters, LLC. Lurie Besikof Lapidus & Company provides accounting, audit, tax and consulting services to... - April 27, 2012 - Lurie Besikof Lapidus & Company, LLP
FreshStart Partners Property Investment Franchise Thrilled to Welcome Latest Partner
FreshStart Partners, the property investment franchise division of affordable property developer FreshStart Living, is thrilled to welcome their latest partner Patrick Gilmartin. Patrick is now officially licensed to sell FreshStart Living properties and is in a strong position to take advantage... - April 27, 2012 - FreshStart Living
Marketing Your Restaurant Is Critical to Success, Says CEO of Restaurant Consultants of America
Restaurant Consultant, Restaurant Expert Witness, and CEO, Howard Cannon advises the new restaurant owner to remember marketing, stating, "If nobody knows about your restaurant, chances are you won’t have very many customers. Marketing your restaurant is a critical component of... - April 22, 2012 - Restaurant Expert Witness
“One Great Idea Could be the Golden Ticket for Your Restaurant,” Says Howard Cannon, CEO Restaurant Consultants of America
Restaurant Consultant, Restaurant Expert Witness, and CEO, Howard Cannon says, "Spend three or four days considering all kinds of marketing concepts and ideas. You will come across dozens, and possibly hundreds, of good ones but you can’t do them all. Once you complete this marketing brain dump, take your entire list and begin to whittle out the ones you don’t want to use. Start by thinking about creative and memorable ways to make your name and logo recognizable, memorable, and descriptive." - April 15, 2012 - Restaurant Expert Witness
Great Food and Family are at the Heart of Woody’s Bar-B-Q® of Orange City
Family-Owned-and-Operated Eatery in Florida's Volusia County Appeals to Local Families and Southern Barbecue Lovers Alike. - April 14, 2012 - Woody's Bar-B-Q
May 15: Capital Area Franchise Fair to Guide Potential Entrepreneurs Through Franchising Do’s and Don’ts
What FranNet of Virginia is hosting its third biannual Capital Area Franchise Fair to help prospective entrepreneurs explore a variety of franchise options, understand the franchise model, and make informed decisions that will help them achieve their business and personal goals. FranNet of Virginia... - April 14, 2012 - FranNet of Virginia
Restaurant Purchasing is More Than Buying a Can of Corn, Says Howard Cannon, CEO Restaurant Consultants of America
Restaurant Consultant, Restaurant Expert Witness, and CEO, Howard Cannon says, "Restaurant purchasing is more than buying a can of corn. Purchasing involves much more than simply buying stuff." - April 07, 2012 - Restaurant Expert Witness
Planet Smoothie Launches Flavors of the Tropics
Special Sambazon® Açaí Smoothies, Bowls Available for Limited Time - April 01, 2012 - Planet Smoothie
“A Restaurant's Product Quality and Reliability is Critical,” says Howard Cannon, CEO of Restaurant Consultants of America
Restaurant Consultant, Restaurant Expert Witness, and CEO, Howard Cannon, says, "This should go without saying, but never pay any vendor of any kind in full before you receive your goods or services. There are too many war stories of owners who've been ripped off by unethical vendors. Use good sense and be wise.” - March 30, 2012 - Restaurant Expert Witness
MEFranchising® Helps Boardwalk Fresh Burgers & Fries Secure Master Franchise Agreement in Riyadh
One of USA’s fastest growing burger chains is set to open in Riyadh. - March 28, 2012 - MEFranchising
Homeless Empowerment Relationship Organization Holds Furniture Sale
Local Michigan Organization Supports Homeless in Greater Detroit Area - March 25, 2012 - The Growth Strategist
Fighting Cancer is No Sweat for Koko FitClub "KokoNuts"
Innovative health club rallies members across the country to support American Cancer Society Relay for Life, - March 25, 2012 - Koko FitClub, LLC
New EmbroidMe Ownership in Appleton
EmbroidMe, the world’s largest embroidery franchise, announces a new owner for its Appleton store at N474 Eisenhower Dr., Suite L, under the ownership of local resident Mark Domasky. - March 24, 2012 - United Franchise Group
Transworld Business Advisors Launches New Location in Baton Rouge
Transworld Business Advisors, a unique business concept that provides services for business brokerage, franchise consultant, and franchise development, announces a new location in Baton Rouge, under the ownership of local resident Paul Patriarco. - March 24, 2012 - United Franchise Group
Century Capital Partners Close on Westwood NJ Building Slated to House Newest Rainbow Academy Center
Private Commercial Real Estate Lender Makes Purchase Transaction, Will Serve as Landlord to Growing Northeast Early Learning & Childcare Company - March 24, 2012 - Rainbow Academy
Woody’s Bar-B-Q® Brings a Taste of the Deep South to the Midwest
National Southern Bar-B-Q Franchise Chain Opens its Second Ohio Franchise in Streetsboro - March 23, 2012 - Woody's Bar-B-Q
"A Business Plan is Not the Great American Novel," Says Howard Cannon, CEO Restaurant Consultants of America
Building the restaurant of one's dreams requires a sound plan, but creating a business plan is not an easy task. The best way to approach it is to write down everything one may desire to accomplish with the restaurant, then proceed from there. Treat the business plan as a road map to the business. - March 21, 2012 - Restaurant Expert Witness
“A Restaurant Business Needs a Restaurant Business Plan,” Says CEO of Restaurant Consultants of America
Restaurant Consultant, Restaurant Expert Witness, and CEO, Howard Cannon, advises the would-be restaurant owner to write a detailed business plan; stating, "The journey from your wonderful and exciting restaurant idea to serving your first customer is a trek that requires commitment, stamina, willpower, and creativity. It also requires a plan." - March 18, 2012 - Restaurant Expert Witness
New SIGNARAMA Ownership in Fayetteville
SIGNARAMA in Fayetteville, NC is under new ownership by Mike DeGroff. - March 16, 2012 - United Franchise Group
Hartman Inventory Records Contents Now to Ease the Claims Process Later
Nationally certified home inventory professionals help you remember and prove ownership when filing an insurance claim after a loss. - March 13, 2012 - Nationwide Inventory Professionals LLC
Wall Street Programmer to Open Self-Serve Frozen Yogurt Store in Mt. Juliet
A Wall Street programmer decides to move his family to Tennessee after undergoing extensive brain surgery. After operating a successful international market, he decides to invest in self-serve frozen yogurt concept called "Peachwave." The store will open its doors in Mt. Juliet, TN sometime in April 2012. - March 10, 2012 - Peachwave Frozen Yogurt, Mt. Juliet
WSI Internet Franchise Announces a New Regional Master Franchise Office in Paris, France
World’s Leading Digital Marketing Franchise Expands Services in France. - March 08, 2012 - WSI
Franchise Direct Publishes a "Pocket Guide To Franchising" Ebook
Franchise Direct, the UK’s leading online portal for the franchise community has just published an ebook designed as an introduction to franchising for beginners. The book is available to download for free through their website http://bit.ly/yDfknk and Facebook (www.facebook.com/FranchiseDirectUK) page. - March 08, 2012 - Franchise Direct
Owning a Restaurant - It’s Your Dream . . . But You Need to Believe in It, Says Howard Cannon, CEO of Restaurant Consultants of America
Restaurant Consultants of America CEO Howard Cannon advises those who dream of owning a restaurant to do their research and believe in their ideas, stating, "You need to believe in your idea, or you may as well burn your money. Figure out what you really want to do, and then do it." - March 08, 2012 - Restaurant Expert Witness
CEO of Restaurant Consultants of America Advises Those Who Want to Own a Restaurant to Learn the Business
Restaurant Consultants of America CEO Howard Cannon advises the would-be restaurant owner to learn the business thoroughly, stating, "What you don’t know can hurt you… Learning is a required part of this job. Spend the necessary time gaining the required technical skills and absorbing as much information as you can about the industry." - March 07, 2012 - Restaurant Expert Witness
Newly Retired Law Enforcement Officer Opens Wildlife Management Office
On March 1, 2011, Cyn Judd, a newly retired law enforcement officer and Marine Corp Veteran, is opening an A All Animal Control Office in Columbus. Providing wildlife control service is nothing new to Cyn Judd, owner of A All Animal Control of Columbus. Judd has been a part of the AAAC family for... - March 01, 2012 - A All Animal Control
Listo Tax Solutions Opens New Office in Houston, Texas; Eyes Several More Openings There in the Next Two Years
Listo Tax Solutions and Franchise Growth Systems are proud to announce what was a successful Grand Opening event for their new office in Houston, Saturday, February 11. Cesar De Anda is the new Regional Developer, and Ricardo Pena is his Regional Manager. They will be opening five offices in the Houston area over the next two years, and will also be giving others the opportunity to open their own Listo franchise in the Houston area. - February 29, 2012 - Franchise Growth Systems
Francorp Explains Working on Instead of in Your Business
Francorp frequently comes across business owners who feel that they don’t have the time to evaluate franchising or look at expanding their company. - February 27, 2012 - Francorp
OFFICE 1 Iceland Acquires A4 School and Office Supplies
OFFICE 1 Iceland bought all the shares of its main competitor. - February 25, 2012 - OFFICE 1 Superstores International Inc.
"There's Plenty of Money to Start Your Restaurant," Says Howard Cannon, CEO of Restaurant Consultants of America
Howard Cannon, CEO of Restaurant Consultants of America, says, "The one significant difference between a dream and a goal is that goals are written down. If you want to open a restaurant, you need to make that restaurant your passion. And if you invest the time into putting together a plan, you will find the money you need to fund that passion." - February 24, 2012 - Restaurant Expert Witness
Congratulations to the Recent ActionCOACH BusinessRICH Graduates
Congratulations to the local North Carolina business owners who recently graduated from the entrepreneur boot camp called BusinessRICH. These owners received two intensive days of learning and application to make their businesses more successful in 2012. - February 24, 2012 - ActionCOACH North Carolina
Solar Maid Starts Statewide Service in New Jersey
New Jersey solar industry gets new O&M partner with Solar Maid. Starting in 2012, The Solar Maid Company will provide janitorial solar service throughout the entire state of NJ. With many big, west coast solar companies looking eastward for market expansion having an experienced aftermarket partner will make that transition much easier. - February 24, 2012 - The Solar Maid Company
Beautiful Brands International Rolls Out Revel Systems’ Revolutionary Mobile Point-of-Sale System
POS Company Caps Momentous Year with Fast-Growing Client Roster and Tenfold Growth in Just Four Months - February 22, 2012 - Revel Systems, Inc.
Business Launch Party Supports Local Small Businesses
Lk13 Development & Coaching, an Oregon-based company, will be holding a business launch party to announce the introduction of its complete coaching, mentorship and development programs. The function will occur on Saturday, March 3, 2012, from 6:00-8:00pm at Blackbird Coffee in Sherwood, OR. - February 21, 2012 - Lk13 Development & Coaching
Michigan Businesses Finally Get the Help They Need
The World's #1 Business Coaching Firm Sets Up Shop Right Here in Metro Detroit! Michigan, Meet Your Coach, Military Veteran Jason. - February 19, 2012 - ActionCOACH, Jason Radford
Singapore Business Federation and Janus Corporate Solutions Hold Seminar for Representative Offices in Singapore
The Singapore Business Federation in collaboration Janus Corporate Solutions recently held a seminar on business incorporation options for Representative Offices in Singapore that are nearing the maximum 3-year period allowed for Representative Offices. - February 17, 2012 - Guide Me Singapore