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ALL TUNE AND LUBE is pleased to announce its partnership with GE Money/CarCareONE
The CarCareONE finance program, by GE Money, offers our franchisees the ability to provide instant financing to their customers.   more...

Nutrition Zone Opens 4 Stores in Less Than 90 Days
Joe Eckstrom, Chairman and CEO of Nutrition Zone Enterprises, Inc. announced the grand opening of 4 new stores in southern California today.   more...

Pizza Inn Opens Newest Restaurant in Oman
Pizza Inn, Inc., an international pizza chain recognized for serving a variety of fresh, high quality products at affordable prices, announces the opening of its newest restaurant in Muscat, Oman (Sultanate of Oman).   more...

HouseMaster Home Inspections Homeowners Offers Tips for Fall Home Maintenance and Winter Savings
HouseMaster, the first and one of the largest home inspection organizations in North America, offers homeowners a guide to fall maintenance to help home owners reduce potential repair costs, energy costs before the harsh winter sets in.   more...

No-Carve, Mess-Free Pumpkin Art Projects That Kids Will Love
If spending hours scooping out seeds and stringy pumpkin isn't on your list of fun things to do this Halloween, decorating a pumpkin without carving is a fun option.   more...

Wingstop Reaches 25 Consecutive Quarters of Positive Comp Sales
Wingstop, the nation's fastest-growing chicken wing chain, has announced positive comparable store sales for the 25th consecutive quarter, dating back to July 2003.   more...

Pizza Inn 'Tosses' Incentive Program into the Franchise Mix
While many franchisors are pulling the plug on expansion, Pizza Inn (Nasdaq:PZZI) is defying recession-conservatism by offering a new development incentive program designed to increase domestic growth while offering enticing financing opportunities to franchisees otherwise discouraged by the current credit market.   more...

BrightStar of DuPage County Acquires Always There Resources
BrightStar of DuPage County, a full-service healthcare staffing agency that provides medical and non-medical home care, announced that as of October 5, 2009 it has acquired the home care clients and caregiver employees of Always There Resources, locally owned by Nat Truitt.   more...

Red Mango - New Pumpkin Spice Flavor
Red Mango, the fastest-growing retailer of authentic nonfat frozen yogurt, announced it will launch a new seasonal flavor, Pumpkin Spice, to celebrate the favorite food of the fall harvest. Red Mango invites consumers to discover Pumpkin Spice frozen yogurt, available at all Red Mango locations nationally for a limited time, beginning today, October 13, through December 31, 2009.   more...

Houlihan's Restaurants Help The VH1 Save The Music Foundation and Comcast Donate $60,000 Worth of New Instruments to Restore Music Education in Jersey City Schools
The VH1 Save The Music Foundation, with the help of Houlihan's Restaurants Inc., will present $60,000 worth of new musical instruments to restore instrumental music education programs in Jersey City Public Schools for the 2009/2010 school year.   more...

Aussie Pet Mobile Franchise Expands North American Market to Include Canada
With North American pet owners spending an estimated $50 billion on pets this year alone, Aussie Pet Mobile, the world's largest mobile pet grooming service, has announced expansion into Canada.   more...

CARTRIDGE WORLD NAMED IN TOP 50 FRANCHISES FOR MINORITIES
In the recent survey published by the National Minority Franchising Initiative, Cartridge World, world's fastest growing ink and toner remanufacturing retailer, was named as one of the top 50 franchise opportunities for minority business owners.   more...

Home Health Care Industry Is Booming, According to New Report
The home health care industry is rapidly growing according to a new industry report released today by FRANdata. What's more, demand for in-home care service is only expected to grow over the next decade as baby boomers continue to age and require assisted living services.   more...

Consumers Can Get Lucky at The 711 Club; Wake Up with a Hot Brazilian
Taking convenient pick-up to a new level, 7-Eleven debuts a virtual dating game, which challenges consumers own 'game' for a chance to wake up with a Hot Brazilian... cup of coffee.   more...

Fitness Together Attends Franchise Leadership and Development Conference
Executives from Fitness Together Holdings, Inc., parent company of Fitness Together Franchise Corporation, and elements therapeutic massage, inc., attended the 2009 Franchise Leadership & Development Conference, Sept. 23-25, in Chicago.   more...

New Survey Reveals Need for More In-Home Care Services in Mid-Atlantic
As the cost of healthcare continues to be at the forefront of U.S. Government debate, a recent survey reveals that more than 40 percent of hospital case managers may only provide information regarding private duty in-home care services if it is requested by the patient at discharge.   more...

Molly Maid Takes a Stand for Domestic Violence Awareness
National cleaning franchise Molly Maid is doing their part to help foster awareness of the growing number of domestic violence victims nationwide. During October's National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, many franchise owners donated a portion of service fees from each home that Molly Maid cleans to the Ms. Molly Foundation.   more...

Corporate Culture of Giving Back Spreads to Franchisees
Wireless Zone, the nation's largest exclusive carrier and retailer of Verizon Wireless products and services, has been quietly providing grants to worthy public and private charities since 2003 through a program called the Wireless Foundation for Giving.   more...

Pak Mail Names Alex Zai its CEO
Alex Zai has been named Chief Executive Officer of Pak Mail Centers of America, Inc. He now holds both the CEO and President titles with the corporation.   more...

Wingstop Creates New Executive Role to Support Franchise Growth
Wingstop, the nation's fastest growing chicken wing chain, has named current CFO Wes Jablonski as Chief Development Officer to support the company's rapid expansion plans over the next few years. In this newly-created position, Jablonski will oversee franchising, development and real estate for the company.   more...

Extreme Brandz Names Mark Cunningham Executive Vice President of International Operations and Business Development
Extreme Brandz, the franchisor and operator of more than 265 restaurants in the United States and Canada under the brand names Extreme Pita, Mucho Burrito and Pureblendz, announces the appointment of Mark Cunningham as Executive Vice President of International Operations and Business Development.   more...

MORAN INDUSTRIES NAMES DEAN BINGHAM AS 2009 FRANCHISEE OF THE YEAR
Dean Bingham, owner of the Mr. Transmission/Milex Complete Auto Care in Greenville, SC was recently honored as the 2009 "Franchisee of the Year" for Moran Industries, one of the largest and fastest growing automotive aftermarket repair center franchisors with over 170 locations throughout the country.   more...

Gold's Gym Announces a Pair of Promotions in Franchise Development Department
Gold's Gym announced today the promotion of Chris Finch to Senior Director of International Franchising and Paul Summers to Senior Director of U.S. Franchising for Gold's Gym.   more...

Häagen-Dazs Dazzles Customers with Scratch and Win Promotion
This fall, Häagen-Dazs is celebrating its popular line of Dazzler frozen desserts with a scratch and win promotion rewarding customers with free and discounted Häagen-Dazs products.   more...

Alison McElroy Named General Counsel of Snap Fitness
Snap Fitness, the world's largest and fastest growing franchise featuring compact, state-of-the-art fitness centers, announces the appointment of Alison (Ali) McElroy as general counsel of the company, effective June 2009.   more...

FRANCHISE UPDATE MEDIA GROUP ANNOUNCES SPRING-GREEN LAWN CARE AS A 2009 STAR AWARD WINNER
Spring-Green received the first place honor in the new Search Engine Optimization (SEO) category during the Franchise Leadership & Development Conference at The Drake Hotel in Chicago from September 23rd through 25th.   more...

THE UPS STORE NOW NATION’S LARGEST ONLINE PRINTING NETWORK
Today, the nation’s largest franchise network of retail shipping, postal, document and business services centers announced the first phase of its new online printing solution.   more...

Roark Capital Group Affiliate Invests $100 million in Waste Pro USA
Roark Capital Group, an Atlanta-based private equity firm, announced today that its affiliate has made a $100 million equity investment in Waste Pro USA, Inc. Headquartered in Longwood, Fla., Waste Pro is one of the Southeast's leading non-hazardous solid waste management companies.   more...

Fitness Together Holdings Executive Team Places 6th in Boulder Marathon Relay
"Fitness Together" is more than the Colorado-based wellness company's name, it's a lifestyle championed by the corporation. Four executives from Fitness Together Holdings, Inc., parent company of Fitness Together Franchise Corporation and elements therapeutic massage, inc., completed the Boulder Marathon Relay on Sept. 20 and ranked 6th among the 44 relay teams competing. elements therapeutic massage was a sponsor of the event, giving more than 200 free, 15-minute massages to runners.   more...

Consumers Respond to 7-Eleven’s Call to Action in Public Policy Petition Drive
In what company officials call an overwhelming referendum for Congressional action, 7-Eleven, Inc. today announced its franchisees and store operators have collected more than 1.6 million signatures in the “Stop Unfair Credit Card Fees” petition drive. We believe this marks the largest number of signatures collected for a public policy issue on record.   more...

Games2U Franchise Delivers World's First Kid-Driven Robot
Imagine a child transforming themselves into a towering green robot in front of all their friends. From the simple controls of a joystick inside, the child can shift to the side, spin in circles, make laser sounds and beam lights and fog into the crowd.   more...

7-ELEVEN® APPOINTS SUPPLY CHAIN EXEC AS NEW LOGISTICS VP
7-Eleven, Inc. announces the appointment of Bill Merrigan to serve as vice president of logistics of its 6.200-store chain in the U.S. and Canada.   more...

elements therapeutic massage Honors Top Performers With National Franchise Awards At First National Convention
elements therapeutic massage, one of the fastest-growing franchisors of massage therapy studios in America, recently hosted the company's first annual national convention in Breckenridge, Colo. where four franchisees won top honors.   more...

DUCTZ Works to Improve Indoor Air Quality During National Indoor Toxic Mold Awareness Month
DUCTZ, the nation's largest air duct cleaning and HVAC restoration franchise organization, is doing its part to raise awareness of how indoor mold and mycotoxins can adversely affect health as part of National Indoor Toxic Mold Awareness Month from September 5, 2009 through October 5, 2009.   more...

Revive Energy Mints Announces Another Success Story
Canadian Revive Energy Mints distributor, Jason Anbara, promoted Revive Energy Mints at the Canadian Super-Ex last month creating more demand in the exploding Canadian market.   more...

Jeff Jervik Featured on Cover of Club Solutions Magazine
Jeff Jervik, president and CEO of Fitness Together Holdings, Inc., parent company of Fitness Together Franchise Corporation, and elements therapeutic massage, inc., is featured on the September cover of Club Solutions magazine.   more...

Country Place Living Celebrates National Adult Day Services Week, Sept. 20-26
Country Place Living, an operator and franchisor of assisted-living residences for seniors, celebrates National Adult Day Services Week, Sept. 20-26.   more...

Flip Flop Shops Exposes New Fall/Holiday Footwear Line
With fall right around the corner, it's about time to start retiring the summer flip flops and sandals for more appropriate fall footwear. But Flip Flop Shops, the nation's first retail chain exclusive to flip flops and sandals, doesn't want people to have to give up the "Free-Your-Toes" feeling just because the weather changes so they have recently launched their new line of Fall Footwear Fashions .   more...

C-Wing at Fitness Together Holdings Forms Relay Team to Run Boulder Marathon Sept. 20th
To show they do more than run the company from behind a desk, four members of the executive team are running in the Boulder Marathon on Sept. 20 in Boulder, Colo.   more...

USA Insulation Franchises Grow As Farmers Almanac Warns of Bitter Cold Winter
Home insulation is on the rise as consumers prepare for a rough winter. According to The Farmers Almanac, the coldest periods will occur during the second week of December, most of January and mid-February.   more...

HouseMaster Home Inspections To Hold Franchise Open House in Jacksonville, FL
HouseMaster, the first and one of the largest home inspection organizations in North America, will hold a free franchise open house on Thursday, October 1, 2009, at the Homewood Suites Jacksonville Downtown-Southbank in Jacksonville, Fla. from 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.   more...

Pizza Inn Opens Newest Location in Fort Worth, TX
Pizza Inn, Inc. (NASDAQ:PZZI), widely recognized for its high-quality, thick or thin pizzas made on fresh dough every day, announced today the opening of its newest restaurant in the Ft. Worth metropolitan area.   more...

Nation's Leading Flip Flop Retailer Launches Partnership with Erica Hosseini
Flip Flop Shops, the nation's first retail chain exclusive to flip flops and sandals, has gained yet another follower in their "Free-Your-Toes" movement. This time it is accomplished competitive surfer and model Erica Hosseini who has won 5 NSSA National Titles and a variety of pro and amateur events.   more...

Homewatch CareGivers and Bark Busters USA Team Up to Provide Seniors with Helpful Guidelines to Dog Ownership
Two industry-leading franchise companies, both based in metro Denver, are teaming up to help senior citizens and their dogs. Homewatch CareGivers, the largest, most experienced provider of full-service in-home care, and Bark Busters, the world’s largest dog training company, have joined forces to help educate senior citizens about the joy and responsibilities of dog ownership.   more...

Brampton, Canada store named Small Business of the Month
The Minuteman Press center located at 55 Rutherford Road South, in Brampton, Canada has been named Small Business of the Month by the Brampton Board of Trade's.   more...

Fantastic Sams Cuts Away the Competition and Lands on Bond's Top 100 Franchises List
Fantastic Sams, one of the nation's largest full service hair salon brands, has staked its claim as the best of the best, securing its spot on the acclaimed 2009 edition of Bond's Top 100 Franchises.   more...

CHICKEN FRANCHISE FIGHTS 'FAST FOOD FATIGUE'
Happi House Restaurants announced today that it is unveiling a new advertising campaign to highlight the brand's unique menu and flavor profile.   more...

Enfield, CT owner WOW's at '40-Under Forty' event
On June 18th, 2009 the Business West; business journal of Western Massachusetts, held their annual "40-Under Forty" event. Michael Weber, owner of the Minuteman Press center in Enfield, CT was recognized at the event as one of leading business owners in the Western Connecticut and Massachusetts area.   more...

Fitness Together Holdings, Inc. Names CFO and New Board Members
Fitness Together Holdings, Inc., parent company of Fitness Together Franchise Corporation and elements therapeutic massage, inc., has named a new chief financial officer and announced three new board members, further positioning the company for its continued strategic growth.   more...

Cartridge World Continues to 'Ink' Record Sales
As more and more consumers are realizing the value of refilling and recycling ink cartridges, Cartridge World franchisees are reaping the benefits.   more...

Pizza Inn Opens New Restaurant in Boiling Springs
Pizza Inn, Inc. (NASDAQ:PZZI), a national pizza chain recognized for serving a variety of fresh, high quality products at inexpensive prices, announces the opening of its newest family buffet-style restaurant, located at 120 Robin Helton Dr. in Boiling Springs, South Carolina.   more...

HAPPI HOUSE HITS THE 20-MILLION MILESTONE
Happi House Restaurants announced today that the company has just served its 20-millionth piece of teriyaki chicken. The company, which began in 1976 in San Jose's Japantown, is famous for its "bone-in" teriyaki chicken and calculates that the 20-millionth piece was served earlier this month.   more...

TeamLogic IT Announces Annual Sales Achievement Awards
Chuck Lennon, president of TeamLogic IT—a nationwide network of computer consultation and managed services businesses—is pleased to announce the winners of four business achievement awards presented at the company’s Owners Summit recently held in Washington, D.C. Chris Cioffi and Rob allows of Northwest Valley Phoenix, Arizona received the Franchisee of the Year Award and the Top Volume-SystemWatch Award. Keith and Taco Cowan of Mission Viejo, California received the Overall Top Volume Award and the Top Volume-Services Award.   more...

Extra Innings Bakersfield’s Grand Opening Set for Saturday, September 12th
With baseball and softball season winding to a close, ballplayers in the southern San Joaquin Valley can get a head-start on their offseason training as Extra Innings, America’s premier indoor baseball and softball training center, celebrates the Grand Opening of its newest California location in Bakersfield on Saturday, September 12th.   more...

HouseMaster Urges First-Time Home Buyers to Choose a Qualified Home Inspector Now
HouseMaster, the first and one of the largest home inspection organizations in North America, urges first-time home buyers to be proactive in finding a qualified home inspector in order to meet the November 30, 2009 deadline for the $8,000 federal government tax credit.   more...

Extra Innings Frederick Celebrates Grand Opening this Weekend
With the All-Star break right around the corner, baseball & softball enthusiasts in west central Maryland can continue swinging this weekend as Extra Innings, America’s premier indoor baseball and softball training center, celebrates the Grand Opening of its newest Maryland location in Frederick on Saturday, July 11th.   more...

Roark Capital Group Affiliates Acquire Specialty Retail Franchise Pet Valu
Roark Capital Group, a private equity firm specializing in the franchise sector, announced today that affiliates of it have acquired Pet Valu, Canada's leading small-format specialty retailer and wholesale distributor of pet food and pet-related supplies.   more...

Mr. Handyman Franchise to Donate Repair Services Nationwide on Sept. 10
Mr. Handyman technicians will perform hundreds of repair and maintenance jobs system-wide on Sept. 10, without collecting a single penny in labor costs.   more...

Pizza Inn Takes a 'Slice' Out of Humble
Pizza Inn, Inc. (NASDAQ:PZZI), a national pizza chain recognized for serving a variety of fresh, high quality products at inexpensive prices, announces the opening of its newest carryout/delivery restaurant at 21502 Aldine Westfield in Humble, Texas.   more...

RED MANGO ANNOUNCES TWO DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENTS FOR HOUSTON AREA
Red Mango, one of the most popular and fastest-growing retailers of authentic nonfat frozen yogurt, has awarded two franchise development agreements to open a total of six stores in the Houston area.   more...

DUCTZ by Day, HOODZ by Night
DUCTZ, the nation's largest air duct cleaning and HVAC restoration franchise organization, has quickly become a recognizable franchise industry leader since it began franchising in 2004, and now with more than 170 franchise locations in 32 states, the company is experiencing quick growth. To fuel that growth, DUCTZ has developed a new sister brand, HOODZ, a franchise concept specializing in kitchen exhaust cleaning.   more...

National Franchise Company Announces Signing of 2nd Albany, NY Area Franchise
Extra Innings, America’s premier indoor baseball and softball training center, is continuing its growth in New York. The Middleton, Massachusetts based Extra Innings Franchise Company is proud to announce the signing of a new franchise for New York’s Capital District.   more...

Homewatch CareGivers New, Expanded Pathways to Memory Program to Help Enhance Cognitive Function for Patients with Memory Loss
– Based on the ground-breaking program released in 2005, Homewatch CareGivers, the largest, most experienced international provider of full-service home care, announced the release of its newly expanded Pathways to Memory Program, a set of therapeutic activities delivered in a nurturing, failure-free environment that stimulates and enhances cognitive function for patients with early to mid stage dementia, Alzheimer’s disease, and other memory loss conditions.   more...

Country Place Living Celebrates National Assisted Living Week, Sept. 13-19
Country Place Living residences are celebrating National Assisted Living Week, Sept. 13-19. The weeklong celebration begins on National Grandparent's Day, Sept. 13, with Country Place Living locations hosting local activities in support of the national celebration.   more...

Grand Opening in Lexington, SC
Minuteman Press recently opened a new center in Lexington, South Carolina. On June 18th the red carpet was out and the ribbon was cut by owner Debbie Thomas, along with the next generation of owners; her family.   more...

Wingstop Adds Boneless Wings to the Menu
Wingstop, the chicken wing chain that redefined wings as a center-of-the-plate item, has introduced Boneless Wings in restaurants nationwide.   more...

TASTI D-LITE INKS MASTER FRANCHISE AGREEMENT FOR MEXICO
Tasti D-Lite, the great-tasting, lower-calorie frozen dessert chain with a cult following among health-conscious consumers as well as celebrities, is prepared to make its mark in Mexico. The first Tasti D-Lite center will open before the end of the year in Mexico City.   more...

LIQUID CAPITAL ACHIEVES WORLD-CLASS FRANCHISE CERTIFICATION
They say a chain is only as strong as its weakest link but for Liquid Capital, there are no such links in site as the Toronto and Irving, Texas-based factoring franchise company recently earned the distinction of World-Class Franchise from FranSurvey and the Franchise Research Institute.   more...

Fitness Together Holdings, Inc. Announces Executive Promotions and Reorganization
Fitness Together Holdings, Inc., parent company over Fitness Together Franchise Corporation and elements therapeutic massage, inc., has announced several executive promotions and new hires in a reorganization that will position the company for its next level of strategic growth.   more...

Golf USA of Fayetteville Now Open in Fayetteville, AR
Golf USA, the world's leader in golf store franchising, has opened their eighth new store in 2009. The latest opening in Fayetteville, Arkansas, is the second store in the state.   more...

HouseMaster Home Inspections Expands to Southern Colorado
HouseMaster, the first and one of the largest home inspection franchisors in North America, is pleased to announce the opening of a new franchise in Colorado Springs, Colorado to be owned and operated by, Dan Parillo. Parillo's new franchise expands HouseMaster's presence into the Southern Colorado area.   more...

Wingstop Receives Restaurants and Institutions' Consumers' Choice in Chains Award
Wingstop, the chicken wing chain that sells more than one million wings daily, also ranks among the elite when it comes to customer satisfaction, according to Restaurants & Institutions. Wingstop received the publication's Consumers' Choice in Chains Silver Award in the chicken category. The announcement was made during a ceremony August 17 at The Ritz-Carlton in Dana Point, Calf.   more...

Bojangles' Randy Kibler Receives Restaurant Industry Accolade for Brand's Recent Accomplishments
Honoring Bojangles' status as one of the fastest growing restaurant companies nationally, with record earnings in 2008 and for the first six months of 2009, Nation's Restaurant News has awarded Randy Kibler, president and CEO of Bojangles' Restaurants, Inc., with its prestigious Golden Chain award.   more...

Fitness Together Holdings, Inc. Named to Inc. 5,000 List Third Consecutive Year
Fitness Together Holdings, Inc. has been named to Inc. Magazine's "Inc. 5,000" list of America's fastest-growing private companies for 2009.   more...

Snap Fitness Ranks in Top 20 of Inc. 500
Snap Fitness has 'muscled' its way among the Top 20 of Inc. Magazine's annual ranking of the country's 500 fastest-growing private companies.   more...

Wingstop Guests Raise $30,000 for Feeding America during Three-Week Campaign
America's wings are truly Feeding America. Wingstop recently completed a three-week partnership campaign with Feeding America, collecting $30,000 to benefit the national charity - $5,000 beyond the restaurant chain's original goal.   more...

Nation's Wireless Retail Leader Wireless Zone Launches Customer-Centric Stores
Just as mobile networks are in 3G (Third Generation), Wireless Zone has created an entirely new generation of stores that are being updated and refitted to create a friendly, inviting retail experience that is customer-centric and appeals to all five senses.   more...

USA Insulation Continues to Expand with Four New Franchise Locations
USA Insulation, the only home insulation franchise company in the United States, has recently added four new franchise locations to serve Chicago, IL, Portland, ME, Omaha, NE and the Central New Jersey Area.   more...

Filta Group Wins National Agreement With Starwood Hotel Chains
Filta Group Wins National Agreement With Starwood Hotel Chains For Commercial Kitchen Fryer Maintenance and Cooking Oil Micro-Filtration.   more...

RED MANGO TO DEVELOP SIX AUSTIN-AREA STORES
Red Mango, one of the most popular and fastest-growing retailers of authentic nonfat frozen yogurt, has awarded a franchise development agreement to open a total of six stores in the Austin, Texas market.   more...

Country Place Living Announces Partnership With National Purchasing Cooperative
Country Place Living, an operator and franchisor of assisted-living residences for seniors, has announced a strategic alliance with the national purchasing cooperative, Care Purchasing Services, Inc. As a group purchasing organization, Care Purchasing Services provides members access to discounted national contracts ranging from construction products to operational goods and services.   more...

SPRING-GREEN IS WORLD-CLASS
Spring-Green Lawn Care's franchisees are satisfied. How satisfied? Very, as their feedback earned their franchisor the distinction of World-Class Franchise from FranSurvey and the Franchise Research Institute.   more...

ServiceMaster Clean Awards Shane Battier Scholarship to Jarrett C. Smith
ServiceMaster Clean announced today that Jarrett C. Smith has been awarded one of the company’s distinguished Shane Battier Franchise Scholarship. Selected from hundreds of applicants, Smith completed a 1,500-word essay detailing how he would utilize ServiceMaster corporate objectives in his business.   more...

Home Helpers Launches National Partnership with GenerationsUnite
Home Helpers, the nation's leading senior care franchise specializing in non-medical and personal care and companionship with a presence in more than 500 communities in North America, has recently joined forces with GenerationsUnite, a software communications provider boasting a user-friendly, web-based tool that promotes communication between families, caregivers and home care agencies.   more...

Aussie Pet Mobile Reduces Carbon 'Paw-Print' with New Solar Van System
Saving the environment means saving money for Aussie Pet Mobile and its 100-plus franchise owners.   more...

ServiceMaster Clean Awards Shane Battier Scholarship to Corbet K. Ellison
ServiceMaster Clean announced today that Corbet K. Ellison has been awarded one of the company’s distinguished Shane Battier Franchise Scholarship. Selected from hundreds of applicants, Ellison completed a 1,500-word essay detailing how he would utilize ServiceMaster corporate objectives in his business.   more...

AAFD partners with Mace Security to offer AAFD members discounted rate on state-of-the-art security products
The American Association of Franchisees and Dealers (AAFD) today announced a new partnership with Mace Security International, manufacturer of personal defense and electronic surveillance products marketed under the famous brand name, Mace(r). Under this new agreement, the more than 50,000 franchised outlets owned by AAFD members have access to Mace’s broad security line at partnership pricing.   more...

elements therapeutic massage to Host its First National Convention in Breckenridge, Colo. August 10-12
Breckenridge, Colo. in August sounds like good therapy. And that's why elements therapeutic massage, one of the fastest-growing franchisors of massage therapy studios in America, will hold its first annual national convention there at The Village at Breckenridge August 10-12.   more...

Roni Deutch Hires Executive Vice-President of Franchise Sales & Development for the Roni Deutch Tax Center
Roni Deutch Tax Center has hired Matthew Ritchie, a long-time attorney of Roni's Law Firm, Roni Lynn Deutch, A Professional Tax Corporation, as Executive Vice-President of Franchise Sales & Business Development to spearhead new business development for Roni Deutch Tax Center.   more...

FETCH! Pet Care Sales Soar as Owners Turn to At-Home Pet Sitting
Pet owners have made it clear this year that there's one thing they will not give up in a down economy - home care for their four-legged friends.   more...

RED MANGO INTRODUCES THE FIRST PROBIOTIC ICED TEA JULY 27
Red Mango, the fastest-growing retailer of authentic nonfat frozen yogurt, today announced it will become the first retailer to offer made-to-order iced teas fortified with probiotics.   more...

Dogtopia Raises $15,000 to Benefit Working K-9s Across U.S.
Hundreds of dogs across the country were bathed, towel-dried and spritzed this past weekend all in the name of charity. Dogtopia, a chain of upscale dog day care and spa facilities, held its 5th Annual Charity Dog Wash to benefit working dogs, raising a record amount of money for their four-legged friends.   more...

DVD Kiosk Customers Want Clear Solutions
Despite the popularity of DVD kiosks, consumers have taken to Facebook, Twitter, and the blogosphere to list their most common complaints. Consumers have expressed frustrations towards long line-ups, slow selection process, poor customer service, and not being able to see inside the machine. That’s why DVDNow Kiosks, Inc. is providing clear solutions.   more...

TSS Photography Awards Home-Town Heroes as 'Volunteers of the Year'
After receiving more than 300 nominations from across the country for its second annual 'Volunteer of the Year' award, TSS Photography, the nation's leading youth photography franchise, announced 26 deserving state winners and a national winner for their dedication to shaping the future of America's youth through sports leagues, schools, and other organizations.   more...

FORMER GAMESTOP EXEC TO OPEN RED MANGO STORES IN DALLAS COUNTY
Red Mango, one of the most popular and fastest-growing retailers of authentic nonfat frozen yogurt, has awarded its first Dallas-area development agreement.   more...

ProTect Painters Offers An 'Invest In Yourself' Franchise Opportunity
ProTect Painters franchise offers a remarkably easy way out of the unemployment crisis for displaced corporate executives with their “Invest in yourself” franchise program.   more...

The Growth Coach Keeps on Growing!
The Growth Coach, one of the world’s fastest-growing business coaching franchises with a presence in more than 155 markets, has been ranked in the highly coveted 2009 compilation of Entrepreneur magazine’s Franchise 500®.   more...

America’s No. 1 Extended Family: Home Helpers Thrives in Down Economy
Promoting independence, longevity and quality of life for America’s rapidly growing senior population is an honorable mission – not to mention a business opportunity with enormous potential for growth in one of the country’s fastest growing, recession-resistant industries.   more...

Fresh Coat 'Paints' Its Way to Record-Setting Growth
As most companies are feeling the strain of the recession, Fresh Coat, one of the painting industry’s first and fastest growing professional interior painting franchises with a presence in 72 markets, is experiencing record-setting growth.   more...

The Growth Coach, Nation's Fastest Growing Business Coaching Franchise, Earns Its Place on Bond's Top 100 Franchises List
The Growth Coach, the only pure business coaching franchise system with the single purpose of helping drive the success and balance the lives of small business owners, has coached its way to the top, earning a spot on the acclaimed 2009 edition of Bond's Top 100 Franchises.   more...

Fitness Franchise Names Bob Haimes Executive VP and Chief Growth Officer
Fitness Together Holdings, Inc., has named Bob Haimes to the newly-created post of executive vice president and chief growth officer.   more...

Houlihan’s and VH1 Save The Music Foundation ‘Tune-Up’ for Encore Fundraiser
– As public schools suffer more than ever before due to the faltering economy , Houlihan’s Restaurants, Inc. is energized about its second nationwide fundraising campaign to support the VH1 Save The Music Foundation and help restore instrumental music education programs.   more...

Home Helpers and Veterans Express Helping Spread the Word About Little-Known Veteran’s Aid and Attendance Benefit
In an attempt to spread the word about the Aid and Attendance Benefit to the population who needs it most, Ohio-based Home Helpers, an in-home, non-medical care provider, and California-based Veterans Express, a free service to help elderly veterans through the complex VA application process, have recently joined forces to offer Webinars to educate Home Helpers franchise owners about the Aid and Attendance benefit.   more...

Fresh Coat Hires The Growth Coach to Drive Franchisees’ Success
Fresh Coat, one of the fastest-growing interior painting franchise systems, recently announced that it has entered into a partnership with The Growth Coach, a national business coaching company, to help its franchisees balance their lives and drive success in their markets.   more...

Revive Energy Mints Announces New Distribution Channel
Revive Energy Mints announced today the onset of a new distribution channel located on the Central Gulf Coast of the United States.   more...

Express Employment Professionals Earns World-Class Franchise Designation
Express Employment Professionals announces its distinction as a world-class franchise for the fourth year in a row.   more...

Seven NEW stores for Minuteman Press
Even though the economy is still fluctuating and unemployment rates keep rising, Minuteman Press International, Inc is expanding. In the month of June alone, Minuteman Press opened seven new franchises throughout the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom.   more...

President of Cinnabon to Join Roark Capital Group
Roark Capital Group, a private equity firm that owns 14 franchise companies with collectively more than $3 billion in system-wide revenues, announced today that Cinnabon, Inc. President Geoff Hill will join Roark Capital as Vice President, effective January 1, 2010.   more...

Nationally Accredited Primrose Schools Coming Soon to New Jersey Plans to Open Six New Franchise Locations in Next Four Years
Consistently known as a leader in the child care industry and early childhood education, Primrose Schools, announced plans to open six new schools in the Trenton area in the next four years and has identified key communities as part of the company's franchise development strategy.   more...

PLANET FITNESS GROWS, SWEETENS DEAL FOR FRANCHISEES
From instant brand awareness to built-in support, franchises are the right choice when starting your own business in today's economy; and Planet Fitness, a leader in the health club industry, is looking to expand in the Midwest.   more...

MIDAS AWARDS FRANCHISE TO VETERAN SHOP MANAGER
Chris Oldford, Massachusetts native and 15-year Midas veteran is a former shop manager who has been awarded a Midas franchise.   more...

The Dwyer Group Sets Record Month with 44 Franchises Awarded in June
The Dwyer Group, a holding company for six residential and commercial franchise service brands, has set a new company record in franchise development, awarding 44 new franchises across North America in the month of June. It is the second time this year the company has posted record growth, and it marks a total of 140 franchises awarded so far in 2009.   more...

FranchiseMart of Boca Raton Hosts Franchise and Business Opportunities Show
FranchiseMart, a retail location that lets entrepreneurs research business opportunities in a pressure-free setting before investing, will host the Franchise & Business Opportunities Show on Saturday, Aug. 15 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Town Center at Boca Raton, a Simon Mall.   more...

Is Revive Energy Mints A Scam? No, Revive Energy Mints is 100% Safe
Revive Energy Mint is 100% committed to customer satisfaction. Revive Energy Mints proven system has produced zero complaints.   more...

Wingstop Reaches Six Consecutive Years of Comp Restaurant Sales Increases
What do you get when you combine 1.7 billion chicken wings, 2.3 million gallons of Original Hot wing sauce and 60 million orders of fresh-cut seasoned fries? If you're Wingstop you get exactly six years of increased comparable stores sales.   more...

The Dwyer Group Named Finalist for 2009 Greater Dallas Business Ethics Award
The Dwyer Group was recently recognized as a leader in ethical business practices and named a finalist for the 2009 Greater Dallas Business Ethics Award.   more...

New owner announced for Valpak of Minneapolis/St. Paul
Valpak, one of North America's leading direct marketing organizations, announces Rand Gottlieb has acquired Valpak of Minneapolis/St. Paul.   more...

AAMCO announces veteran discount of $8,000 on the purchase of a new AAMCO franchise
As the largest group of active duty military personnel in a decade prepares to enter civilian life, many in the military are searching for a job or business for the next stage in their lives.   more...

Fitness Together Receives Approval for SBA Franchise Registry Listing
Fitness Together Franchise Corporation, the world's largest personal training franchise, announced the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has included Fitness Together on its official Franchise Registry, a list of franchise systems whose franchisees receive expedited loan processing.   more...

ColorTyme franchisee celebrates son's trip to the Henley Royal Regatta
Every July, hundreds of competitive rowing teams travel to Henley-on-Thames, England, to participate in one of the country's top sporting events: the Henley Royal Regatta. Among the few who get to experience this event from the inside of a boat is Greg Hughes, son to Gary Hughes - a ColorTyme and RimTyme franchise owner.   more...

Massage Heights' New 'Mojito' Services offer Consumers a Taste of Paradise without the Hangover
Inspired by the popular and refreshing summer drink that combines sugar, lime, and mint, Massage Heights' exclusive Mojito Foot Scrub and Coco Mojito Glow services help consumers across the country escape, relax and reenergize this summer.   more...

ColorTyme and RimTyme Offer Franchise Financing Guarantee
ColorTyme and RimTyme rent to own companies offer franchise business opportunities with a franchise financing guarantee. If an approved franchisee does not receive financing, ColorTyme will refund the franchise fee.   more...

RED MANGO ANNOUNCES FIRST TWO FRANCHISE AGREEMENTS FOR D.C. AREA
Red Mango, one of the most popular and fastest-growing retailers of authentic nonfat frozen yogurt, will soon open its first three stores in the Washington, D.C. area thanks to franchise agreements with former teacher Elizabeth Winterhalter and restaurant entrepreneur Jeff Qiu.   more...

PIU Management, Nation's Largest Inflatable Party Franchise, Names New CEO, Starts `New Era'
Staying true to his "get it done, generate results" leadership style, PIU Management's newly appointed President & CEO, Lee Knowlton, has already decided the top item on his proverbial "to-do" list: Increase store sales.   more...

Sour Times Call for Sweet Measures from Häagen-Dazs
Häagen-Dazs has come to the rescue of Americans who are seeking a sweet retreat from the worries of a weak economy this summer. The internationally recognized brand renowned for its high quality, super-premium ice cream, sorbets and other finely-crafted frozen desserts, announced it will offer its popular line of 16-ounce Sorbet Sippers for $3.99 through Labor Day weekend at participating Häagen-Dazs Shops across the United States.   more...

Wingstop, Aikman Renew Partnership
Three-year contract extends relationship between Hall of Fame quarterback Troy Aikman and national chicken wing chain Wingstop to nine years.   more...

Nationally Accredited Primrose Schools Coming Soon to Chicago
Consistently known as a leader in the child care industry and early childhood education, Primrose Schools, announced plans to open six new schools in the Chicago market over the next four years and has identified key communities as part of the company's franchise development strategy.   more...

Business Executives Choose Mathnasium in Down Economy
Executives who have lost their jobs in this tough economy are increasingly turning to Mathnasium for their next business venture.   more...

Wingstop Partners with Feeding America to Fight Hunger
Wingstop is Feeding America! Wingstop restaurants across the country are joining a national campaign with Feeding America to support the organization's mission to feed America's hungry.   more...

Raising Cane's President Clay Dover Named to Dallas Business Journal's 40 Under Forty Honorees for 2009
Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers President and Chief Marketing Officer Clay Dover has been named to the Dallas Business Journal's "40 Under Forty" list of leading executives, published in the June 12 issue.   more...

Massage Heights Offers Bradenton Residents a Local Escape
Local Bradenton residents will soon find they will not have to travel far to get away from the daily grind, with the opening of the state's third Massage Heights on June 13 in Bradenton at 5275 University Parkway, Unity 110. Massage Heights is a membership-based, therapeutic massage clinic, offering customers leisure and relaxation at an affordable price.   more...

Revive Energy Mints Opens Major Distributorship in Ohio
Continuing an aggressive expansion across the U.S. and Canada, Revive Energy Mints, a fast growing brand of healthy energy candy, has officially announced the opening of another major distributorship in the Midwest. Representatives at Revive Energy Mints said the company is thrilled to be expanding into Findlay, OH and feel it will be an excellent opportunity for the progressive expansion of Revive.   more...

ServiceMaster Clean Welcomes Basketball Star Shane Battier to Michigan’s Lifelock 400
ServiceMaster Clean announced today that it will host professional basketball player, Shane Battier, this weekend at the Michigan International Speedway for the Lifelock 400 Sprint Cup Series race.   more...

Massage Heights Launches International Expansion, Plans for 125 Canadian Franchises
After experiencing exponential franchise growth and creating more than 1,200 jobs in the U.S. since 2004, Massage Heights, the nation's fastest growing membership-based massage therapy franchises, has announced an aggressive international expansion strategy calling for 125 franchise locations throughout Canada in the next five years.   more...

1-800-DryClean Franchise launches We’ll Recruit for You Program
- Shannon Toler, president 1-800-DryClean franchise, announced that the leading dry-clean delivery brand has introduced another program to support franchise owners.   more...

RED MANGO SIGNS 20-STORE DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT FOR ARIZONA
Red Mango, one of the most popular and fastest-growing retailers of authentic nonfat frozen yogurt, has signed a multi-unit development agreement with Namara RM-AZ for 20 stores in Arizona.   more...

PuroClean Enhances Management and Development Team to Support Upsurge in 2009 Growth
PuroClean, a property emergency services franchise that continues to experience unprecedented and consistent growth, announced today the addition of a new Chief Financial Officer, their fifth Franchise Development Director and the promotion of the Vice President of Marketing to support rapid expansion and increasing market demand.   more...

BARBECUE CHICKEN IS BACK AT EL POLLO LOCO
Calling all BBQ lovers! Just in time for summer, El Pollo Loco announced today the return of its popular Barbecue Chicken and greets the grilling season with the debut of a new BBQ Chicken Slider.   more...

RIDING THE WAVE OF CHANGE
When WSI co-founder Dan Monaghan was a young boy, he wanted to be an inventor because he loved the idea of "not just seeing things as they were, but as they could be."   more...

Summer Shines on Flip Flop Shops
Warm weather is here and toes that have been hiding all winter are ready to make their debut. Fortunately for consumers, and feet alike, Flip Flop Shops is opening new shops worldwide, bringing flip flop connoisseurs all the hottest brands and latest styles under one roof.   more...

New All Tune and Lube Franchise Location Opens in Tampa, Florida
All Tune and Lube Total Car Care Centers is pleased to announce the opening of a new franchise location in Tampa, FL. The new owners, Ricardo and Maureen Johanning, are excited to bring the automotive repair concept to the Tampa community.   more...

Invisible Fence [R] Brand Launches Microsite to Recruit New Dealers
A world leader in pet products and technology is now focusing on the internet as a way to find new dealers. Invisible Fence® Brand has a new micro website devoted exclusively to potential dealers.   more...

Fitness Together Franchise Corp. Targets Investors From Mexico For Franchise Expansion in Texas
Fitness Together Franchise Corporation, the world’s largest business of personal trainers, is working with the State of Texas’ Division of Economic Development’s office in Mexico City to target international investors from Mexico interested in buying franchise opportunities in Texas. The State of Texas is one of the top-ranked global destinations for foreign direct investment, bringing more than $7 billion in foreign investments in 2008.   more...

RED MANGO SIGNS DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH NEW COLLEGE GRADUATE
Red Mango, one of the most popular and fastest-growing retailers of authentic nonfat frozen yogurt, has signed its youngest franchisee, 22-year old recent Babson College graduate Tarang Gosalia. Gosalia plans to open his first Red Mango later this year at 334 Massachusetts Avenue in downtown Boston.   more...

TeamLogic IT Announces New Managed Security Services
In an effort to meet the growing need for improved computer and data security protection for today’s small- to medium-sized businesses, TeamLogic IT now offers Managed Security Services, a new collection of security services for companies that want the features of a fully-integrated managed security system without the implementation of individual applications.   more...

National Youth Sports Franchise Secures 'Home-Field Advantage' with Purchase of Tampa Market Territory
i9 Sports, the world's first and fastest-growing youth sports franchise, announced today that it acquired its own Tampa Bay franchise territory, allowing the company to offer more local families the unique i9 Sports experience and continuously advance the operating systems that give i9 Sports franchisees a competitive edge in the youth sports industry.   more...

Minuteman Press Owner honored as Outstanding Woman
Joanne Miner, owner of Minuteman Press in Miramar, FL, was recently honored as one of the 100 Outstanding Women of Broward County.   more...

Wingstop Expanding In Wisconsin
Sports and wing fans get ready. Just in time for football season, Wingstop, the national chicken wing chain that has sold over 1.5 billion wings, is moving into Madison, Wis. Entrepreneur Ken Gelinas has signed a development agreement with Wingstop to open three restaurants in Dane County.   more...

Peter Hanson receives AAFD's Chairman's Award for Community Service
The American Association of Franchisees and Dealers (AAFD) honored AAFD President Peter Hanson with a special Chairman's Award to recognize his years of service to the franchising community.   more...

Franchising an American Favorite: Häagen-Dazs Expanding U.S. Presence
Rarely does the opportunity present itself to own a piece of an American classic, but that’s the “scoop” with Häagen-Dazs. The U.S. franchisor of the internationally recognized brand has announced that it is seeking to significantly expand the presence of its Häagen-Dazs Shops in the United States with aggressive growth intended for select markets.   more...

Minuteman Press's Kitchener, ON store in the running for 'Business of the Year'
Recently the Kitchener Ontario Minuteman Press store was nominated for the prestigious title of 'Business of the Year - Under 20 employees.'   more...

LA Boxing Continues Expansion in Oklahoma
LA BOXING Franchise Corporation, a national operator of distinctive cardio boxing and kickboxing health and fitness gyms, announced today the signing of the second franchise for the state of Oklahoma.   more...

CITY BUSINESS JOURNALS NAMES THE UPS STORE TOP RETAIL BRAND
City Business Journals recently announced The UPS Store® network as the recipient of the sixth annual American Brand Excellence Awards in the retail category.   more...

Franchise Systems Look to Take Page Out of Primrose Schools' Lesson Plan
Consistently known as a leader in the child care industry and early childhood education, Primrose Schools is also gaining acclaim for high grades in business practices, including its lesson plan for positive franchise and revenue growth in a down economy.   more...

Roni Deutch Hires Director of Franchise Sales for the Roni Deutch Tax Center
Roni Deutch Tax Center has hired Barry Auchenbach, a top franchise industry professional, as Director of Franchise Sales to lead the charge for franchise development for the Roni Deutch Tax Center.   more...

With $1 Billion Available, Roark Capital Group Seeks Next Franchise Investment
After securing $1 billion in their second institutional private equity fund just before the economy began to worsen last year, Atlanta-based Roark Capital Group remains on the hunt for its next long-term franchise system investment.   more...

DUCTZ Announces ENERGY STAR Partnership
DUCTZ, the nation's largest air duct cleaning and heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) restoration company announced today that it has teamed with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's ENERGY STAR as a partner to help its customers become more energy efficient.   more...

A First Time NRA Show Exhibitor Plans to Set-up a Trade Show Booth Offering Sustainability, Savings and a Green Message!
Filta Environmental Kitchen Solutions, a newly re-branded company, will have a booth at the NRA Show for the first time since the company was founded. The business re-branded itself as the Environmental Kitchen Solutions partner in the late part of 2008. A worthy tag, since the business consists of FiltaFry, the undisputed market leader in oil-filtration & deep fryer management, and FiltaCool, a unique natural filter for moisture control. Both products are proven to save customers money and increase sustainability.   more...

Raising Cane's Hires Mike Watson as Director of Construction and Sean Bishop as Director of Facilities
Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers, one of the fastest-growing restaurant chains in the U.S., has hired Mike Watson as director of construction and Sean Bishop as director of facilities.   more...

RED MANGO REACHES 50-STORE MILESTONE
Red Mango, one of the most popular and fastest-growing retailers of authentic nonfat frozen yogurt, has opened its first Indiana store in Indianapolis. The opening also marks another milestone for the company. Red Mango now has 50 stores open across the United States in record time.   more...

Why Doing Your Homework is a Smart Investment
As vast demand for tutoring services gives rise to new and improved franchise concepts, a market leader is clearly emerging. By honing in on what's most important to students and their families - affordability, privacy and convenience - Tutor Doctor is on course to become a global franchising giant in the supplemental education industry.   more...

Filta Environmental Kitchen Solutions Believes the Children are Our Future on Earth Day and Every Day in Between
In honor of Earth Day, Filta Environmental Kitchen Solutions visits Crenshaw School in Windermere, FL to educate it's students on the benefits of being green.   more...

Fort Lauderdale Franchise & Business Opportunities Expo Expands Floor To Allow For More Exhibitors
North America's largest Franchise and Business Opportunities Expo, announced today that the May 30th-30st, 2009 Fort Lauderdale show at the Broward County Convention Center would open a bigger show floor to allow for increased number of exhibitors that are wanting to be apart of the show.   more...

Tutor Doctor Now Making 'House Calls' in Fraser Valley
There will be fewer "math meltdowns" and other homework headaches in The Fraser Valley now that Margot Bartsch has introduced a Tutor Doctor franchise.   more...

Franchise Sales Veteran Roy Billesbach Joins Molly Maid As Development Manager
Service Brands’ Vice President Alex Roberts announcement that Roy Billesbach was named a franchise development manager for the Molly Maid brand.   more...

Filta Environmental Kitchen Solutions launches its new website
If you haven’t already heard, 2009 is a big year for Filta. The business is re-branding itself as the Environmental Kitchen Solutions partner. A worthy tag, since the business consists of FiltaFry, the undisputed market leader in oil-filtration & deep fryer management, and FiltaCool a unique natural filter for moisture control. Both products are proven to save clients money and increase sustainability.   more...

Cartridge World Appoints Internationally Renowned Imaging Executive as Chief Technical Officer
Cartridge World, the world's fastest growing ink and toner refilling retailer, has announced the appointment of internationally respected imaging executive Mark Pinner as the company's Chief Technical Officer.   more...

1-800-DryClean Franchise Introduces 'Route Runner' Software System
Shannon Toler, president 1-800-DryClean franchise, announced that the leading dry-clean delivery brand has introduced a proprietary software system to enhance customer satisfaction.   more...

PETCO and FETCH! Pet Care Partner to Enhance In-Home Pet Care Options
As summer travel season gets underway, FETCH! Pet Care and PETCO announced today a partnership aimed at helping pet parents find reliable solutions for in-home pet care.   more...

MMP's Regional Vice Presidents Selfless 'Vacation'
Doug Harlan, an RVP in the Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania region for Minuteman Press recently took a week long "vacation" to the Dominican Republic.   more...

Former International Franchise Association (IFA) Dick Rennick to speak at New England Franchise Association
New England Franchise Association (NEFA) will present "Dick Rennick's perspective on A Lifetime in Franchising" Tuesday, May 12th at Doubletree Guest Suites Hotel, 5400 Computer Drive, Westborough, MA.   more...

Fitness Together Promotes Kristine Fisher to VP of Human Resources
Fitness Together Holdings, Inc., the world's largest wellness company, has promoted Kristine Fisher from senior director of human resources to vice president of human resources.   more...

EL POLLO LOCO CHALLENGES KFC TO A PUBLIC TASTE TEST
In what promises to be the ultimate battle of the birds, award-winning flame-grilled chicken champion El Pollo Loco looks to retain its title by challenging fried chicken chain KFC to a public, side-by-side taste test that will settle the question of which restaurant delivers on the promise of real grilled flavor.   more...

Country Place Senior Living of Larned Receives Highest Rating From Kansas Department of Aging
Country Place Living, a franchisor of assisted-living residences for seniors in rural America, announced that its residences in Larned, Kansas received the highest possible rating from the Kansas Department of Aging.   more...

Raising Cane's Opens to Record Crowds in Grove City, Ohio
Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers, one of the fastest-growing restaurant chains in the U.S., opened its newest location to record crowds this week in Grove City, Ohio. The store, located at 1944 Stringtown Road, is the fifth Raising Cane's in the greater Columbus-Ohio area for franchise owners Tim McCarthy, Jr. and Roy Getz.   more...

RED MANGO ANNOUNCES MAJOR EXPANSION FOR TRI-STATE AREA
Red Mango, one of the most popular and fastest-growing retailers of authentic nonfat frozen yogurt, has announced its inaugural Franchise Recruitment Seminars will take place in New York at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. on May 4 at the Sheraton New York Hotel & Towers at 811 7th Avenue.   more...

Mort Aronson to receive AAFD's 2009 Lifetime Achievement Award
The American Association of Franchisee and Dealers (AAFD) announced Mort Aronson as this year's recipient of AAFD's Total Quality Franchising Award for Lifetime Achievement. The AAFD's highest individual recognition, Aronson is being recognized for a lifetime of embracing collaborative relationships in franchising.   more...

Seniors Helping Seniors In-Home Services Establishes Latest Franchise in Seattle, Washington
To help meet the growing demand of older residents of the Pacific Northwest who want to remain in their own homes and stay as self-sufficient as possible, Seniors Helping Seniors In-Home Services (SHS) has established a new franchise in Seattle, Washington, that will serve portions of the city in King County, including Queen Anne, Magnolia, Phinney, Ballard, Fremont, Greenlake, Wallingford, the University District and Montlake.   more...

SPCA International and Bark Busters Launch Reusable Bag Program to Help the Environment and Save the Lives of Animals
In observance of Earth Day, the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals International and Bark Busters, the world’s largest dog training company, announced the launch of their Partner for Pups Reusable Bag Program.   more...

Revive Energy Mints Scam & Rip Off Coalition Opens its Doors
Revive Energy Mints has opened a new division of their company to help stop bogus business opportunities and franchises – Revive Energy Mints Scam & Rip Off Coalition. As Revive Energy Mints grows, other vending, food distribution and franchising companies have started popping up in an attempt to copy Revive’s product and successful distributor business model.   more...

Celebrate Opening Day at Extra Innings Midland-Odessa
As Major League Spring Training winds to a close, ballplayers in West Texas can experience Opening Day a few days early next week as Extra Innings, America’s premier indoor baseball and softball training center, celebrates the Grand Opening of its newest Texas location in Midland on Saturday, April 4th.   more...

Bookkeeping Express Bolsters Advisory Board
Bookkeeping Express, the first U.S. franchise focused solely on bookkeeping services, announced today that Keith Mueller has joined the company’s Advisory Board and has invested in Bookkeeping Express Enterprises. As a member of the company’s Advisory Board, Mueller will help guide the company’s strategic franchise growth.   more...

Seniors Helping Seniors In-Home Services Establishes Latest Franchise for Northwest Philadelphia
To help meet the growing demand of older Philadelphians who want to remain in their own homes and stay as self-sufficient as possible, Seniors Helping Seniors In-Home Services (SHS) has established a new franchise that will serve several communities in Northwest Philadelphia-including the communities of: Wynnefield, East Falls, Manayunk, West Allegheny, Roxborough, Wissahicken Park, Chestnut Hill, West Mount Airy, Germantown, East Germantown, Mount Airy, Cedarbrook, West Oak Lane, Ogontz, Tioga, Logan.   more...

Wingstop Sales Soar Despite Economic Slowdown
Despite turbulence in many sectors of the restaurant industry, Wingstop continues to soar as James A. Flynn, president and CEO of the Dallas-based national chicken wing chain, announced today that comparable restaurant sales have increased for the 23rd consecutive quarter.   more...

IS THERE A DOCTOR IN THE HOUSE? NEW LEADERSHIP, RECORD NUMBERS BODE WELL FOR '09
Over the last eight years, Jim Hunter has gone from his homeland of Scotland to Canada and the United States. The 53-year-old Hunter, born in Wishaw, 25 miles south of Glasgow, relishes a challenge.   more...

Sales were up in 2008 for Minuteman Press
QuickPrinting Magazine, a publication with the latest information in the printing & graphics industry, has said in their 2009 Annual Franchise Review that Minuteman Press is the only printing franchise that reported an increase in over-all sales for the 2008 fiscal year.   more...

Franchise Expo Partners With Original SoupMan to Create 'Stimulus Package'
North America’s largest Franchise and Business Opportunities Expo and New York’s own The Original SoupMan, makers of the legendary soups of Al Yeganeh, who inspired the “Soup Episode” on Seinfeld, joined forces today to announce a stimulus package contest to help one lucky winner realize their dream of owning their own business.   more...

RED MANGO FRANCHISING ANNOUNCES RED'S REAL DEAL
Red Mango, one of the most popular and fastest-growing retailers of authentic nonfat frozen yogurt, today announced that it has launched the "Red's Real Deal" franchise program, which provides financial incentives for new franchisees and addresses a key concern of any new business owner: "What happens if this is not for me?"   more...

Mountain Mudd Espresso to open in Quebec
The Mountain Mudd Espresso drive-thru specialty coffee brand will soon make its first appearance in Canada, with summer kiosk openings planned for the country's second largest amusement park, according to CHS Inc., a leading energy and grain-based foods company. The first Mountain Mudd kiosk will ship in mid-May to La Ronde in Monteal, Quebec, where it will be the first coffee drive-thru location of its kind in the popular amusement park.   more...

PIRTEK USA FRANCHISEES HELP ONE ANOTHER 'WEATHER THE STORM' AT 11TH ANNUAL FRANCHISEE CONFERENCE
On March 20th and 21st, PIRTEK USA corporate team members and franchisees gathered together at the Crowne Plaza Oceanfront in Indialantic, Fla. for the Rockledge, Fla.-based company's Annual Franchisee Conference entitled "Weathering the Storm."   more...

Seniors Helping Seniors In-Home Services Establishes Latest Franchise at Waterville, New York
To help meet the growing demand of older New Yorkers who want to remain in their own homes and stay as self-sufficient as possible, Seniors Helping Seniors In-Home Services (SHS) has established a new franchise in central New York State at Waterville, which is about 15 miles south of Utica.   more...

Curves International Recognized as 2009 Franchisor of the Year
The American Association of Franchisee and Dealers (AAFD) announced Curves International, Inc., as AAFD's Franchisor of the Year for 2009.   more...

RED MANGO ANNOUNCES RECORD FRANCHISE EXPANSION
Red Mango, one of the fastest-growing retailers of authentic nonfat frozen yogurt, has announced record franchise development during the first quarter of 2009. Development deals with existing and new franchisees will result in some 128 new Red Mango stores to be added to the franchise network over several years.   more...

Country Place Living Announces Record Growth
Country Place Living, a franchisor of assisted-living residences for seniors in rural America, announced an 8.5% increase in same-residence revenue from 2007 to 2008, which resulted in a 33% increase at the net operating income or EBITDA line for the company's Country Place Senior Living brand.   more...

Children's Orchard Hosts National Earth Day Celebration
Keeping in tune with its eco-friendly business model and philosophies, Children's Orchard, a growing franchise of children's 'upscale-resale' stores is hosting a nationwide Earth Day celebration at its more than 60 franchise locations.   more...

Wingstop Launches International Expansion into Mexico
Wingstop, the national chicken wing chain that sells one million wings daily in the United States, is spreading its wings across the border. The Dallas-based chain today announced its first international franchise agreement for 10 restaurants in the State of Mexico and Mexico DF over the next two years.   more...

Seniors Helping Seniors In-Home Services Establishes Latest Franchise in Columbia, South Carolina
To help meet the growing demand of older South Carolinians who want to remain in their own homes and stay as self-sufficient as possible, Seniors Helping Seniors In-Home Services (SHS) has established a new franchise in Columbia, South Carolina that will also cover most of Richland and Lexington counties.   more...

DALLAS COWBOYS, WINGSTOP ANNOUNCE FIVE-YEAR SPONSORSHIP AGREEMENT
The Dallas Cowboys and Wingstop Restaurants, Inc., the Dallas-based chicken wing chain that has sold over 1.5 Billion wings, announced a partnership today in which Wingstop will be the Official Wings Of The Dallas Cowboys.   more...

Christian-Based Commercial Cleaning Franchise Shines in Bleak Economy
Office Pride, Inc., the nation's most admired commercial cleaning franchise, founded by popular author and entrepreneur Todd Hopkins, is wiping through the recession with record revenues. During the past two quarters, the 105-unit franchise system surpassed its previous top sales marks and is carrying significant momentum into the second quarter of 2009.   more...

Massage Heights Receives Approval for SBA Franchise Registry Listing
Massage Heights, a national membership-based massage therapy franchise, announced today that the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has listed Massage Heights on its official Franchise Registry. The Franchise Registry is a compilation of franchise systems that have had their franchise agreement reviewed by the SBA, thereby drastically shortening the loan process for franchise investors and ensuring a consistent eligibility decision.   more...

Aussie Pet Mobile Named 'Top Dog' in Pet Services
Aussie Pet Mobile, the nation's largest mobile pet grooming service, has been named the top franchise in the pet services category of the 2009 Franchise Business Review list of 50 top-rated U.S. franchise systems.   more...

AAFD announces 2009 Total Quality Franchising awards
The American Association of Franchisee and Dealers (AAFD) recently announced its Total Quality Franchising awards for 2009. The notable honorees include Curves International as AAFD’s Franchisor of the Year and Morton Aronson, who will receive a Lifetime Achievement.   more...

RED MANGO LAUNCHES NATIONAL AGGRESSIVE EXPANSION PLAN
Red Mango, one of the most popular and fastest-growing retailers of authentic nonfat frozen yogurt has announced national expansion plans, beginning in Dallas-Fort Worth, and New York.   more...

BODYSCAPES FITNESS AND ONE2ONE BODYSCAPES LOCATIONS TO BE THE 2009 OFFICIAL FITNESS CENTERS FOR THE PATRIOTS CHEERLEADERS
BodyScapes, the parent company to BodyScapes Fitness full-service fitness centers and One2One BodyScapes personal training studios, today announced a year-long partnership with the New England Patriots Cheerleaders to be the official physical fitness training centers for the squad. As part of the relationship, all cheerleaders will use the facilities and certified personal trainer expertise to help meet and maintain their fitness goals.   more...

Massage Heights Offers Novato Residents a Local Escape
Local Novato residents will soon find they will not have to travel far to get away from the daily grind, with the opening of the state's third Massage Heights on April 3 in Novato. Massage Heights is a membership-based, therapeutic massage clinic, offering customers leisure and relaxation at an affordable price.   more...

LA BOXING AREA DEVELOPER IS EXPANDING INTO TYSONS CORNER, VA
Southern California-based LA BOXING Franchise Corporation continues its fast-growth pace with the signing of another franchise in the Northern Virginia area this week, expanding its fitness gym chain into 121 franchises in 23 states, Washington, DC, and Puerto Rico.   more...

Nutrition Zone Announces Grand Opening of Chula Visa Store
Joe Eckstrom, Chairman and CEO of Nutrition Zone Enterprises, Inc. announced the grand opening of the Chula Vista franchise store.   more...

Economic Drought? Not for Florida-based PuroClean
Flooded with business, Tamarac-based PuroClean - the nation's fastest growing 24-hour property emergency services franchise - is proof that some are actually flourishing in this current economic dry spell.   more...

Spring Forward into Warm Weather with Bark Busters Dog Park Safety Tips
As the snow melts and the warm spring air begins to roll in, dog lovers need to prepare for more time outdoors with their furry friends. Bark Busters, the world’s largest dog training company, has compiled a list of tips to help you know what to watch for, what to avoid and how to handle difficult situations at the dog park.   more...

1-800-DryClean Franchise Honored As AllBusiness AllStar
Shannon Toler, president 1-800-DryClean franchise, announced that Dun & Bradstreet has recognized the brand as an “AllBusiness AllStar” franchise for 2009.   more...

The Dwyer Group Sets Record Month for Franchise Sales
The Dwyer Group, a holding company for six residential and commercial franchise service brands, has set a new company record in franchise sales, awarding 42 new franchises for the month of March.   more...

NEW INTEGRATED AD CAMPAIGN FOR THE UPS STORE TURNS CARDBOARD INTO A VISUALLY STUNNING WORLD
Today The UPS Store®, the world’s largest franchise of retail shipping, postal and business service centers, launched a dynamic and innovative advertising campaign, created by Doner.   more...

Mike Welch Joins Service Brands International as Franchise Development Manager
Alex Roberts, vice president franchise development for Service Brands International, announced that Mike Welch has joined the multi-concept franchisor as franchise development manager for the ProTect Painters brand.   more...

'Inside Business' show to feature American Business Systems
The producers of Inside Business, hosted by Senator Fred Thompson, are pleased to announce that American Business Systems will be featured in an upcoming episode as part of the show's series on Family Finance.   more...

RUPARI FOOD SERVICES ROLLS OUT NEW TONY ROMA’S RETAIL PRODUCTS
Rupari Food Services announced today the launch of five new Tony Roma’s heat and serve products for the freezer case. The new items include: Tony Roma’s Pulled Pork, Tony Roma’s Rib Bites, Tony Roma’s St. Louis Spareribs, Tony Roma’s Country Style Boneless Ribs, and Tony Roma’s Pot Roast.   more...

Roni Deutch Tax Center Launches Tax Books 2.0 Program at All 59 Locations
Roni Deutch Tax Center, one of the nation's fastest growing tax preparation franchises, is also one of the fastest to adapt, launching an updated version of its Tax Books software to give franchisees and managers a more user-friendly internal software program.   more...

Rancho Bernardo Fitness Together Sponsoring 'Paddle for the Battle' To Benefit American Cancer Society
Fitness Together of Rancho Bernardo, Calif. is sponsoring 1,200-mile "Paddle for the Battle" kayaking fundraiser in support of the American Cancer Society.   more...

On-Target Maintenance Offers Special Franchise Program as Incentive for U.S. Military Veterans
On-Target Maintenance, which today launched its commercial cleaning and maintenance franchise at The International Franchise Expo in Washington DC., is excited to offer a franchise program specifically for U.S. military veterans. The program is intended to help them make the transition back into the work force by giving them a $10,000 discount on the initial buy-in rate.   more...

Tough times call for creative answers
The American Association of Franchisees and Dealers (AAFD) will host its annual Franchisee Leadership Summit at Crowne Plaza Riverwalk in San Antonio, April 29 to May 2.   more...

TeamLogic IT Receives Fast 55 Ranking For Second Time
TeamLogic IT, a nationwide network of businesses that provide comprehensive computer-based services for managing information technology, recently made the Fast 55 ranking compiled by Franchise Times magazine. This is the second year the company made the list, ranking number 48.   more...

Mountain Mudd Espresso Celebrates 15 Years
The Mountain Mudd Espresso drive-thru specialty coffee brand is marking its 15th anniversary and celebrating its growth into the international marketplace, according to CHS Inc., a leading energy and grain-based foods company.   more...

Fresh Coat 'Paints' Its Way to Record-Setting Growth
As most companies are feeling the strain of the recession, Fresh Coat, one of the painting industry's first and fastest growing professional interior painting franchises with a presence in 72 markets, is experiencing record-setting growth.   more...

RED MANGO LAUNCHES FRANCHISING WEB SITE
Red Mango, one of the most popular and fastest-growing retailers of authentic nonfat frozen yogurt has launched a franchising Web site, to support the company's franchise growth and meet the growing demand to buy a Red Mango franchise.   more...

Poo Pooing the Bad Economy, Pet Butler has Record-Setting Year
Pet Butler, the nation's leading Pet Waste Cleanup and Removal Service released their 2008 financials today - having thrived despite one of the worst economic years on record.   more...

Minuteman Press still offers Financing Options
Even in these uncertain economic times, Minuteman Press is one of the few franchises who are still offering financing options to potential owners.   more...

Spring into the Season with Bark Busters’ Canine Care Tips
As winter’s chill gives way to warmer days and spring flowers, Bark Busters, the world’s largest dog training company, offers owners some tips for helping their dogs enjoy a happy, healthy spring season.   more...

Seniors Helping Seniors In-Home Services Opens Latest New England Franchise at Reading, Mass.
To help meet the growing demand of older New Englanders who want to remain in their own homes and stay as self-sufficient as possible; Seniors Helping Seniors In-Home Services (SHS) has established its newest franchise in New England at Reading, Massachusetts.   more...

Nation's Leading Flip Flop Retailer Partners with Toe-rrific Charity
As the nation's first retail chain exclusive to flip flops and sandals, Flip Flop Shops is riding high on the soaring, cult-like popularity of flips flops and the "Free-Your-Toes" movement it is promoting from coast to coast.   more...

Great Clips Opens Franchised Salon in Live Oak, Texas
Rob Goggins, vice president of franchise development for Great Clips, Inc., announced the Grand Opening of the company’s newest franchised salon in the Gateway Plaza Shopping Center in Bexar County, TX.   more...

Three Franchise Services Brands Receive Franchisee Satisfaction Awards
Don Lowe, Chief Executive Officer of Franchise Services, Inc., is pleased to announce that Sir Speedy, PIP Printing and Marketing Services and TeamLogic IT have all received a 2009 Franchisee Satisfaction Award from Franchise Business Review (FBR).   more...

Business Owners To Learn - How To Franchise A Business - April 16-17 in West Palm Beach
'How do I franchise my business?'... It's a question frequently asked by small businesses, especially when they're popular and especially when their owners hear customers say they'd enjoy owning the same kind of business.   more...

Raising Cane's Launches March Madness Promotional Campaign
Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers, one of the fastest-growing restaurant chains in the U.S., debuted its basketball-themed March Madness promotional campaign this week in an effort to cater to the growing college student demographic.   more...

NFL Star Raheem Brock Tackles Restaurant Business
Indianapolis Colts All-Pro defensive tackle and former Temple University star Raheem Brock has opened Philadelphia's first Wingstop restaurant and celebrated with a Grand Opening party last weekend at the new location, directly across from his alma mater.   more...

RED MANGO NAMES DEVELOPMENT VETERAN JAMES FRANKS VICE PRESIDENT OF FRANCHISING
Red Mango , one of the most popular and fastest-growing retailers of authentic nonfat frozen yogurt has named franchise expansion veteran James Franks as vice president of franchising. Franks will be responsible for overseeing an aggressive expansion campaign designed to spread the Red Mango brand nationally.   more...

Great Clips Opens Franchised Salon in Angola, Indiana
Rob Goggins, vice president of franchise development for Great Clips, Inc., announced the Grand Opening of the company’s newest franchised salon in the Tri-State Commons Shopping Center in Steuben County, Indiana.   more...

Seniors Helping Seniors In-Home Services Grants Master License for Ohio, Northern Kentucky and Indiana
To help meet the growing demand of older Americans who want to remain in their own homes and stay as self-sufficient as possible, Seniors Helping Seniors In-Home Services (SHS) has granted a master license to establish franchise partners throughout Ohio, Northern Kentucky and Indiana.   more...

Manufacturer Acquires Whitening On Wheels
White Science Worldwide today announced its acquisition of Whitening on Wheels (WOW), a mobile teeth-whitening company that provides independent business owners with an award-winning marketing package and high-end boutique products at a 40% reduction over original costs.   more...

NUTRITION ZONE Launches New Franchise Web Site
NUTRITION ZONE Enterprises, Inc, a rapid-growth retail sports nutrition supplement franchise chain, is attributing at least part of its success in these tough economic times to a business model that makes its compact, state-of-the-art retail stores easy to own, manage and merchandise.   more...

Some US schools keen on TCYonline one-on-one Math tutoring
It was a simple demo about one-on-one online live Math tutoring at a school Principal's office that did it all.   more...

The Zoo Franchise Corporation Announces a New Strategic Marketing Program.
Diversified Health & Fitness, which owns several fitness brands, today announced that the most popular brand, the Zoo Health Club, is offering a 60% savings on the franchise fee.   more...

First Choice Business Brokers grows to 21 Franchise Units
First Choice Business Brokers (FCBB) recently gained three more Franchise Units in the USA. With new branch offices in Denver (Colorado), Salt Lake City (Utah) and Woodland Hills (California) the number of FCBB franchise units rose to 21 in total.   more...

Second Generation Minuteman Press Owner awarded Small Business Person of the Year
Minuteman Press owner Todd Duckworth in Janesville, WI was recently named Small Business Person of the Year, by the Small Business Council.   more...

Fitness Together and elements therapeutic massage Named AllStar Franchises for 2009
Fitness Together Franchise Corporation and affiliated-company elements therapeutic massage, inc. have been named to the AllBusiness AllStar Franchises for 2009.   more...

TOYS FOR TOTS LITERACY PROGRAM ‘MARCHES’ INTO LITERACY
Today the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation announced “National March into Literacy Month,” a month-long celebration to commemorate the anniversary of the Toys for Tots Literacy Program. The program seeks to place new books directly into the hands of less fortunate children and in its first year, raised more than $630,000.   more...

Coverall Health-Based Cleaning System Named Among Top 25 Franchises for Hispanics
Coverall Health-Based Cleaning System, a leading commercial cleaning franchise company, announced today that it has been recognized by the National Minority Franchising Initiative (NMFI) as one of the Top 25 Franchises for Hispanics. The list of top franchises will be published in the April issue of Poder Enterprise.   more...

Minuteman Press is Rated Number 1 Printing Franchise Again
Minuteman Press, the largest printing and graphics franchise system in the world, was recently rated the number one franchise in the world by Entrepreneur magazine, again. This is the 17th year that Minuteman Press has received this prestigious award.   more...

PIP Named an 'AllStar' Franchise
PIP Printing and Marketing Services has been ranked number 284 on the AllBusiness AllStar Franchise List. The top 300 listing, produced by allbusiness.com, assesses the strengths of franchising companies.   more...

Amy Brown Named Vice President of Franchise Support and Administration For DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen
Amy Brown has been promoted to vice president of franchise support and administration for DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen, one of the nation's leading remodeling franchises.   more...

From Behind the Desk to Behind the Counter
More than 50 Little Caesars Pizza corporate employees, ranging from field colleagues to executives, have transitioned to careers as Little Caesars franchise business owners after seeing first-hand the opportunities that come with owning a Little Caesars Pizza franchise.   more...

Great Clips Opens Newest Franchised Salon in Clinton, Tennessee
Rob Goggins, vice president of franchise development for Great Clips, Inc., announced the Grand Opening of the company’s newest franchised salon in the Turner Place Shopping Center in Anderson County, Tennessee, northwest of Knoxville.   more...

Sir Speedy Named an 'AllStar' Franchise
Sir Speedy, Inc., a 40-year old printing and marketing services company has been ranked number 230 on the AllBusiness AllStar Franchise List. The top 300 listing, produced by allbusiness.com, assesses the strengths of franchising companies.   more...

Fitness Together Helps Client in Wheelchair Fight Disease with Exercise
When Kerry Westfall was diagnosed at age 16 with a rare neurodegenerative disease that had no treatments or cures, the news was devastating. But 15 years later with the debut of his own exercise DVD, he couldn't be more optimistic.   more...

Country Place Living Awards Franchise Agreement to Open Five Locations in Texas
Country Place Living, a manager and franchisor of assisted-living residences for seniors in rural America, has signed a development agreement with Lone Star Companies of Dallas (LSC), LLC for the construction and development of residences throughout Texas.   more...

LITTLE CAESARS® PIZZA AND PEPSI LAUNCH “BUZZ IN TO WIN” NATIONAL PROMOTION
Little Caesar Enterprises, Inc. and Pepsi today announced a national scratch-off game promotion “Buzz in to Win” in cooperation with Sony Computer Entertainment America (SCEA).   more...

Great Clips Opens Newest Franchised Salon in Casper, Wyoming
Rob Goggins, vice president of franchise development for Great Clips, Inc., announced the Grand Opening of the company’s newest franchised salon in the Casper Retail Center in Natrona County, Wyoming.   more...

AAFD to host annual 17th anniversary Franchisee Leadership Summi in SanAntonio
The American Association of Franchisees and Dealers will host this year’s Franchisee Leadership Summit and Annual Meeting at the Crown Plaza Riverwalk in San Antonio, Texas, April 29 to May 2.   more...

Pak Mail Celebrates 25 Years
Founded in 1984, this year marks the 25th anniversary of Pak Mail Centers of America, Inc. Over the course of its history, the company has sustained a healthy pattern of growth and is now showing all the signs of a bright future with new leadership, a refined business model and newly streamlined operating procedures.   more...

Little Caesars® Pizza Extends and Enhances Innovative Veterans Program
The Little Caesars Veterans Program continues to exceed expectations and is making a difference for U.S. veterans as they become independent business owners as Little Caesars franchisees.   more...

Massage Heights Reports 16 Percent Increase in Same-Store Sales in Last Year
Despite weak consumer spending on vacations and luxury goods and services, Massage Heights, a national membership-based massage therapy franchise, reported today an impressive 16 percent increase in same-store sales from 2007 to 2008.   more...

PuroClean Sets the Record Straight: Secures Trademark as the REAL Recession Proof Franchise
As franchisors scramble to attract new prospects in a historic economic downturn, it seems every other franchise is billing their concept as a "recession-proof opportunity." Backed by real data illustrating significant double-digit sales gains, PuroClean, the nation's fastest growing property damage restoration franchise, decided to set the record straight by legally trade-marking the tagline, "the REAL Recession Proof Franchise."   more...

IIFE EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT SUMMMIT TO EDUCATE FRANCHISORS ON CHALLENGES & OPPORTUNITIES IN DOWN ECONOMY
The International Institute for Franchise Education (IIFE) at Nova Southeastern University, will host its annual IIFE Executive Leadership Development Summit on April 22-24 at the H. Wayne Huizenga School of Business and Entrepreneurship in Ft. Lauderdale, FL.   more...

Fitness Together Holdings Receives 2008 New Sales Award At Rocky Mountain Excellence in Franchising Banquet
Fitness Together Holdings, Inc., the parent company of two concepts, Fitness Together Franchise Corporation, a one-on-one personal training fitness franchisor, and elements therapeutic massage, inc., a massage therapy franchisor, received the 2008 New Sales Award at the Rocky Mountain Excellence in Franchising banquet.   more...

EL POLLO LOCO PASSES THE BUCK BACK TO CONSUMERS WITH HOT-OFF-THE-GRILL COMPETITOR COUPON PROGRAM
After watching Wall Street fat cats pocket huge bonuses of taxpayer money, El Pollo Loco has decided now is the time to pass the buck back to the American people; and in some cases three bucks. Hot off the grill, the nation's leading flame-grilled chicken chain will gladly accept competitors' chicken coupons for a limited time in all 400 plus locations across the country.   more...

AAFD’s The Franchisee Voice newsletter goes online
The American Association of Franchisees and Dealers recently announced its newsletter, The Franchisee Voice, will now be published exclusively online.   more...

TeamLogic IT Announces Staff Appointments
Chuck Lennon, president of TeamLogic IT, is pleased to announce that Sally Coon joins the company as vice president of operations and Victoria Brox is appointed vice president of franchise development.   more...

Great Clips Opens Their Newest Franchised Salon in Turnersville, New Jersey
Rob Goggins, vice president of franchise development for Great Clips, Inc., announced the Grand Opening of the company’s newest franchised salon located in Gloucester County, one of New Jersey’s fastest growing areas.   more...

Bark Busters Offers Tips for Responsible Dog Ownership
In support of 'Responsible Pet Ownership Month' in February, Bark Busters, the world’s largest dog training company, offers guidelines for the estimated 44.8 million dog owners in the U.S.   more...

ServiceMaster One of Few to Offer Start-Up Financing to Would-Be Franchisees
Timing, opportunity and economic feasibility - all three factors are key to giving people the extra push they need to get started on the road to business ownership. For Julie and Barry Ellis of Fairhaven, Vt., the decision to start a franchise business was all about timing.   more...

1-800-DryClean Franchisees Win Stately Sequoia Award
Shannon Toler, president 1-800-DryClean franchise, recognized franchise owners Keith and Nina Kadera, recipients of Redwood City’s coveted Sequoia Award for their volunteer efforts throughout the community.   more...

JUMP ON IN OPENS FIFTH LOCATION - FIRST LOCATION IN NEW JERSEY
JOI Franchising, LLC, a Lowell, MA-based company in the child entertainment industry, has announced that it has opened a new location in Boonton, NJ.   more...

Canyon Leasing, announces a series of webinars entitled 'Credit criteria in today’s economy.'
Canyon Leasing, announces a series of webinars entitled 'Credit criteria in today’s economy.' The webinars are co-hosted by Canyon Leasing and its independent Broker network and is designed to assist vendors of commercial equipment in the credit approval process.   more...

Seniors Helping Seniors In-Home Services Establishes Franchise Between Columbus and Dayton, Ohio
To help meet the growing demand of older Ohioans who want to remain in their own homes and stay as self-sufficient as possible, Seniors Helping SeniorsR In-Home Services (SHS) has established a new franchise between Columbus and Dayton that will serve west central Ohio.   more...

Great Clips Opens Franchised Salon in Collinsville, Illinois
Rob Goggins, vice president of franchise development for Great Clips, Inc., announced the Grand Opening of the company’s relocated franchised salon from Cahokia Village to the Collinsville Crossing Shopping Center in Madison County, Illinois.   more...

TeamLogic IT Earns CompTIA Security Trustmark
TeamLogic IT, a nationwide network of businesses that provide comprehensive computer-based services for managing information technology, recently received the CompTIA Security TrustmarkTM for security practices. The Security Trustmark is a foundation for IT security best practices in reactive services, as well as proactive managed services and support.   more...

JUMP ON IN OFFERS REDUCED PRICING IN THE CHILD ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY’S MOST EXCITING FRANCHISE ORGANIZATION
JOI Franchising, LLC, a Lowell, MA-based company in the child entertainment industry, has announced that in response to the challenging economic times, it has reduced its franchise fee and royalty rate to make it’s franchised locations available to a wider group of people interested in the child play business.   more...

Canyon Leasing, announces a new funding partner, The Interface Financial Group
Canyon Leasing, the Premier Lease Broker Training Company, announces a new funding partner, The Interface Financial Group®. The Interface Financial Group provides specialized financing services for expanding companies. Interface 'purchases receivables' in order to accelerate their client's cash flow.   more...

Salem Fitness Together Owner Rich Duncan Named Merchant of the Year
Rich Duncan, owner of three Salem Fitness Together personal training studios, was recently awarded the 2009 Merchant of the Year Award by the Keizer Chamber of Commerce.   more...

DreamMaker Bath and Kitchen of Colorado Springs Wins CotY Award
DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen of Colorado Springs, associated with The Remodeler, has received a regional Contractor of the Year (CotY) award from the National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI) for a residential bathroom priced under $30,000. This is the second year in a row the business has won a top award in the prestigious design competition.   more...

AAFD partners with Health Analytics, Inc. (HAI) and First Service Administrators, Inc. (FSAI), to provide affordable, quality healthcare solutions
American Association of Franchisees and Dealers (AAFD) recently entered into a strategic partnership with First Service Administrators, Inc. (FSAI), a leading full-service third-party benefits administrator for health plans, and its sales and marketing partner, Health Analytics, Inc. (HAI), to develop a selection of AAFD-specific healthcare benefits plans, competitive in both price and design, to meet the diverse needs of its membership.   more...

FREE FRANCHISE OPPORTUNITY SEMINAR
The seminar will combine a presentation with one-on-one meetings with industry experts. We’ll answer your questions and provide information on the latest franchise trends and the hottest opportunities in your area.   more...

Helpful Hints For Sharing Valentine’s Day with Your Pooch
February 14th is a special day to express love for sweethearts with flowers, candy or a romantic dinner. This year remember your furry, four-legged valentine, too!   more...

Cartridge World Announces Record-Breaking System-Wide Sales Increases for 2008
As most retailers were feeling the strain of the recession in 2008, Cartridge World, the world's fastest growing ink and toner refilling retailer, experienced record-setting growth.   more...

America's No. 1 Extended Family: Home Helpers Thrives in Down Economy
Promoting independence, longevity and quality of life for America's rapidly growing senior population is an honorable mission - not to mention a business opportunity with enormous potential for growth in one of the country's fastest growing, recession-resistant industries.   more...

Pak Mail Extends International Presence to Panama
Pak Mail Centers of America, Inc. announces that a master franchise agreement has been signed for the development of Pak Mail centers in Panama. The city of David, the third largest city in Panama, has been identified as the location for the first Pak Mail center which is due to open in mid-April.   more...

Property Damage Restoration Franchise Receives Prestigious Communications Award
PuroClean, the nation's fastest growing property damage restoration franchise, recently received the 2008 Magellan Award from the League of American Communications Professionals for the company's marketing and communications campaign.   more...

Games2U Franchise Cashes in on 'Rock Star' Parties for Average Kids
An emerging national franchise is allowing corporate America to trade their unsatisfying day jobs for a workweek of playing Guitar Hero, Halo 3 or laser tag, while entertaining children across the country - and it's taking off at rocket speed.   more...

Veteran friendly franchisor, Grins 2 Go, announces launch of new unit
The signing of a franchise agreement with Jay Henderson, marks another veteran joining the Grins 2 Go® franchise system. Henderson will open his photography franchise in Laguna Hills, California in March.   more...

Raising Cane's Opens Dallas Restaurant Support Office
Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers, one of the fastest-growing restaurant chains in the U.S., has opened its Dallas Restaurant Support Office at Legacy Business Park at 5800 Tennyson Parkway, Suite 200, in Plano.   more...

Canyon Leasing announces the Second Quarter 2009 Training Program Schedule
Canyon Leasing, the Premier Lease Broker Training Company announces the Second Quarter 2009 Training Program Schedule.   more...

ICED Partners with Info Trends to Provide Franchisees Opportunites for Growth during Tough Economic Times
The International Center for Entrepreneurial Development (ICED) is pleased to announce its partnership with InfoTrends, the leading worldwide market research and strategic consulting firm for the digital imaging and document solutions industry, providing members of the ICED family of franchises access to InfoTrend's e-Learning sales training program at a reduced corporate rate.   more...

PuroClean Welcomes Home Vice President of Operations
PuroClean, the nation's fastest growing property damage restoration franchise, announced today the appointment of John Capponi, an industry veteran with more than 25-years of experience in customer service and franchising, as the company's Vice President of Operations.   more...

Service Brands International Acquires Protect Painters - Sets Plans in Motion for Significant Franchise Growth
While today's economy is troubling for many industries, Service Brands International (SBI), the franchisor of household services category leaders Molly Maid, Mr. Handyman and 1-800-DryClean, is aggressively growing with the acquisition of Protect Painters, a 14-unit franchise brand based mostly in the Northeast. Under the SBI umbrella, the concept is expected to grow to 200 units during the next five years.   more...

Nation's 'Tax Lady' takes Roni Deutch Tax Center to New National Heights
Roni Deutch Tax Center, one of the nation's fastest growing tax preparation franchises, announced that the company is celebrating 2008 as a year full of successful franchise expansion and national branding accolades.   more...

Canyon Leasing announces the development of an Internal Funding Desk
In order to meet an ever increasing demand to complete a rapidly growing flow of funding transactions, Canyon Leasing announces the formation of a direct funding desk.   more...

Seattle's Best Coffee Expands Franchising Program in U.S.
Seattle's Best Coffee today announced it will expand its franchising program to offer cafe opportunities in the U.S. This strategic decision to build Seattle's Best Coffee through franchising allows its parent, Starbucks Corporation (Nasdaq: SBUX), to utilize a multi-brand strategy that leverages both the Starbucks and Seattle's Best Coffee brands to capture more of the growing specialty coffee segment, ultimately providing options and variety in the marketplace.   more...

Advertising Super Bowl XXII: Domination for Franchising!
In the face of the stiff winds of economic distress for the US and world economies, for the 21st time in 22 years the percentage of Super Bowl ads purchased by franchisors dominated non-franchised enterprises. Unlike the exciting cliff hanger football game that is a Mecca for mass-marketers, franchised businesses again dominated in advertising buys in 2009. During Super Bowl XLIII, companies engaged in franchising outspent all other combined enterprises by an estimated $14 million dollars.   more...

The Dwyer Group Ranks 24 On The Best Companies to Work for in Texas List
The Dwyer Group has been named one of the Best Companies to Work for in Texas for the second consecutive year. The company ranked 24 in the list that was published in the February issue of Texas Monthly.   more...

Raising Cane's Captures Top Honors in National Customer Satisfaction Survey
Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers, one of the fastest-growing restaurant chains in the U.S., has won national acclaim in a customer satisfaction survey, placing second in the country in the Sandelman & Associates' Quick-Track Customer Satisfaction study.   more...

Aussie Pet Mobile 'Fetches' Partnership with Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment for DVD Release of Space Buddies
Aussie Pet Mobile, the nation's largest mobile pet grooming service, has partnered with Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment for the February 3, 2009 Blu-rayT and DVD release of the all-new movie Space Buddies, starring Jason Earles of Disney Channel's Hannah Montana and Amy Sedaris, the voice of Foxy Loxy in Disney's Chicken Little.   more...

Games2U Launches G3 Nationally
Staying true to it’s original message that owning a franchise should be all fun and games, the Austin-based company Games2U is announcing their latest in a series of fast-growing franchisee opportunities: G3.   more...

PIP Recognized as Leader in Franchising and Printing
PIP Printing and Marketing Services has been ranked number 333 on Entrepreneur magazine’s Franchise 500 list. In addition, the company also ranked number 47 on the Printing Impressions 400 list.   more...

Great Clips Salon General Managers Make the Cut as Franchisees
Rob Goggins, vice president of franchise development for Great Clips, Inc., recently recognized two former Great Clips employees who scaled lofty rungs from general managers to become salon franchise owners.   more...

SPLISH SALONS - 'GREEN IS FOR EVERYONE'
Despite the political wrangling about developing new energy sources and the amount of investment it will take, Splish Salons are educating their staff and guests today on what they can do right now to care for our planet.   more...

KNOWING AND CLAIMING YOUR 'GO GREEN' EFFORTS CAN LEAD TO SAVING ANOTHER TYPE OF GREEN
With a suffering economy leaving many strapped for cash, most Americans are hoping a tax refund will ease the pain. Roni Deutch, CEO and Founder of Roni Deutch Tax Center, a national tax preparation franchise company, and the nation's leading expert on IRS tax debt elimination, wants to help ensure taxpayers get the maximum deductions this year.   more...

Rodney Morris Named Chief People Officer for Raising Cane's
Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers, one of the fastest-growing restaurant chains in the U.S., has named Rodney Morris as chief people officer.   more...

First Ever Compensation Study of Franchising-Related Jobs
The "Franchise Compensation Report" has been released, marking the first time that jobs specific to the franchise industry have been benchmarked.   more...

First Choice Business Brokers (FCBB) intensifies Search of Master Franchisees in Europe
Recent listing at Frankfurt Stock Exchange signalizes prime importance of the German market for first Choice Business Brokers (FCBB), a global franchisor located in Nevada, is intensifying the Master Franchisee search in Europe now. With the recent listing at the Frankfurt Stock Exchange the company understands the prime importance of the German market for the intended international success.   more...

Taking Tranquility to New Heights: Massage Heights Opens Second Des Moines Franchise Location
Soothing music, relaxing aromatic candles, a clean and calming environment, and experienced massage therapists. All these are available at Massage Heights, the new, luxurious therapeutic massage clinic located at 2732 SE Delaware, Suite 260 in Ankeny.   more...

EL POLLO LOCO EXPANDS EXECUTIVE TEAM WITH NEW INNOVATION POST
El Pollo Loco, Inc. announced today that it has created a new executive management position, "Senior Vice President of Strategy and Innovation," to leverage innovation throughout the organization in the development of new products, processes and technology, as well as align resources around the Company's key initiatives.   more...

Lee Evans Named Vice President / Controller for Raising Cane's
Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers, one of the fastest-growing restaurant chains in the U.S., has named Lee Evans to the position of vice president / controller.   more...

As Economic Dust Settles, DUCTZ Franchise Breathes Easy with Record Growth
Restoring the air that people breathe following a natural disaster and maintaining healthy air in homes and businesses across America are enormous, ongoing responsibilities and big business. The combined demand for commercial and residential air restoration services translates into a $75 billion industry that remains unscathed by economic conditions.   more...

The Cleanest Sector of the U.S. Economy
American consumers made it clear this year that one thing they won't give up is a clean home, and they don't want the chore of doing it themselves.   more...

TUESDAYS WITH THE NATION'S 'TAX LADY'
Roni Deutch has built her reputation as one of the most loved and respected tax pundits with regular appearances on national television and radio programs. Now the Nation's "Tax Lady" has added another feather to her media cap by becoming the newest regular guest on the nationally syndicated radio show, the Thom Hartmann Radio Program.   more...

Fitness Together Named To Entrepreneur Magazine's 2009 Franchise 500
Fitness Together Franchise Corp. has been named to Entrepreneur magazine's 30th annual "Franchise 500" ranking of the top franchise opportunities, published in the January 2009 issue.   more...

HomeVestors Names Top 10 Cities for Real Estate Investing for Fourth Quarter and 2008
HomeVestors of America, Inc., the company famous for its "We Buy Ugly Houses" billboards and America's #1 Home Buyer, has named the top 10 markets for real estate investing in the fourth quarter and 2008.   more...

elements therapeutic massage Names Kyle Gjersee to Executive Team
elements therapeutic massage has named Kyle Gjersee to the position of senior vice president of operations effective immediately.   more...

Massaging the Masses: Massage Heights on Track to Open 12 Units throughout East Valley by 2010
Massage Heights opened its premier location in the Phoenix market today - the first of 12 locations set to open in the East Valley in the next year, treating tense, stressed-out consumers to a luxury spa massage experience at an affordable monthly rate.   more...

Layne Marshall Named Director of Recruiting for Raising Cane's
Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers, one of the fastest-growing restaurant chains in the U.S., has named Layne Marshall as director of recruiting.   more...

First Choice Business Brokers rated as one of America’s top 500 Franchise Companies
First Choice Business Brokers, a Nevada Franchise company, was recently rated to be one of America’s top 500 Franchise Companies by Entrepreneur Magazine. “Being selected to be among the best franchisors in the United States we regard our business model as nationally recognized and internationally attractive”, states Jeffrey Nyman, CEO of FCBB.   more...

Seniors Helping Seniors In-Home Services Establishes Franchise to Serve Eastern Montgomery County in Pennsylvania
To help meet the growing demand of older Pennsylvanians who want to remain in their own homes and stay as self-sufficient as possible, Seniors Helping Seniors In-Home Services (SHS) has established a new franchise to serve eastern Montgomery County in Pennsylvania including the communities of Hatboro, Lower Merion, Jenkintown, Abington, Huntington Valley and the Main Line.   more...

HomeVestors Launches Wealth Builder Network
Today is a great time to buy a house. So say national experts of a residential real estate market that has witnessed the lowest housing prices in years across the U.S.   more...

elements therapeutic massage Expands Into Alabama Massage chain now in 20 states
elements therapeutic massage (ETM) has entered its 20th state with the sale of its first franchise in Alabama. The franchise was awarded to Claudia McClure and Rebecca Hite who plan to open their elements massage studio in Mobile.   more...

Molly Maid Franchise Owners Raise Record Funds to Support Domestic Violence Victims
Molly Maid franchise owners nationwide raised a record $127,500 this past year to support the Ms. Molly Foundation, the company's non-profit arm that raises funds for domestic violence shelters and safe houses around the country, along with providing refuge and personal items to victims of the nation's most under-reported crime.   more...

'The Vibe' Keeps the 'Free-Your-Toes' Movement Alive
With the social networking craze showing no sings of slowing down, Flip Flop Shops President Brian Curin and CEO Darin Kraetsch jumped on board to promote the "Free-Your-Toes" movement that they are so passionate about.   more...

Seniors Helping Seniors In-Home Services Establishes Franchise in Palm Beach County
To help meet the growing demand of older Floridians who want to remain in their own homes and stay as self-sufficient as possible, Seniors Helping Seniors In-Home Services (SHS) has established a new franchise at Palm Beach Gardens, Fla., that will serve the communities from the Tequesta County line to Belvedere Road and from Palm Beach to Loxahatchee including Wellington and Royal Palm Beach.   more...

Pak Mail Names Alex Zai its New President
Evan Lasky, CEO of Pak Mail Centers of America, Inc., announces that Alex Zai has been named President of the corporation effective immediately. Mr. Zai, who previously served as Executive Vice President, will also continue in his position as Chief Operating Officer.   more...

Raising Cane's Promotes Brad Sanders to Chief Development Officer
Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers, one of the fastest-growing restaurant chains in the U.S., has promoted Brad Sanders to chief development officer and Ian Vaughn to senior vice president of operations.   more...

New EUREKA logo chairs make their debut at AT&T Cotton Bowl pre-game festivities
EUREKA Woodworks, Inc. worked quickly to obtain the licenses to produce samples of these special edition chairs. On December 31 and January 1, EUREKA President Harry Wilk along with Chick Martin, EUREKA’s Affinity Programs/Licensing point man, will be displaying the logo furniture at a number of pre-game events.   more...

Right at Home Builds Momentum for '09 with Record Revenue Results
Right at Home, a leading national provider of in-home companion and personal care to seniors and others, announced today that it is ending 2008 with record systemwide revenue figures that surpass $100 million.   more...

Seniors Helping Seniors In-Home Services Establishes Latest Franchise in Nassau County, New York
To help meet the growing demand of older New Yorkers who want to remain in their own homes and stay as self-sufficient as possible, Seniors Helping Seniors In-Home Services (SHS) has established a new franchise at Rockville Centre in New York's Nassau County.   more...

The Growth Coach Keeps on Growing
The Growth Coach, one of the world's fastest-growing business coaching franchises with a presence in more than 155 markets, has been ranked in the highly coveted 2009 compilation of Entrepreneur magazine's Franchise 500. The recent ranking marks the fifth consecutive year The Growth Coach has been featured on the Franchise 500, lending additional credibility to The Growth Coach's mission to help small business owners take control, achieve their financial goals and maintain balance through a proven, strategic-focusing and accountability process.   more...

Snap Fitness Muscles Its Way to Number 1 Ranking in Fitness Category
Snap Fitness, the world's fastest-growing franchisor of state-of-the-art 24/7 express fitness centers, has been ranked in numerous listings on the 2009 compilation of Entrepreneur magazine's Franchise 500R, including the highly-coveted #1 ranking in the fitness category.   more...

FANTASTIC SAMS HAIR SALONS IS ‘STYLIN’ IN GEORGIA
Continuing to expand its “no appointments” necessary concept throughout the Atlanta area, Fantastic Sams announces the opening of its newest salon at 13077 Highway 9 North, located in Deerfield Place, in Alpharetta. The industry leading brand is looking to open an additional 15-20 locations, in the next five years.   more...

When the Economy is down, Franchise Opportunities like those offered by Jani-King Southwest are looking up
The big question for 2009 may be how will the Wall Street meltdown affect small business, especially franchising in Arizona? Certain recession-proof industries actually do well when the economy slows down.   more...

Koko FitClub receives fitness industry’s top innovation award.
Fitness Management Magazine has recognized Koko FitClub, LLC flagship location for “Outstanding Innovation in Websites and New Technology” in the publication’s 15th annual 2008 Nova7 Awards for Winning Innovations.   more...

First Choice Business Brokers (FCBB) significantly increased number of franchisees
First Choice Business Brokers (FCBB) rapidly increased their growth rate of affiliated franchise units within the last quarter of 2008. With four newly awarded franchisees, now having 21 in total, the Nevada Franchise Company exceeded expectations.    more...

USA Insulation of Ohio Expands with a Location Serving the Akron-Canton Area
An innovative business model and high quality product have helped USA Insulation expand rapidly. An increasing number of homeowners have realized the benefits of home insulation; decreased utility bills, increased home value, increased energy efficiency and a more comfortable home environment throughout the seasons.    more...

Massage Heights Opens First Keller Franchise Location
Soothing music, relaxing aromatic candles, a clean and calming environment, and experienced massage therapists. All these are available at Massage Heights, the new, luxurious therapeutic massage clinic located at 1961 Main Street, Suite 300 in Keller.    more...

Seniors Helping Seniors® In-Home Services Establishes Latest Franchise to Serve Northeast Atlanta
To help meet the growing demand of older Georgians who want to remain in their own homes and stay as self-sufficient as possible, Seniors Helping Seniors In-Home Services (SHS) has established a new franchise to serve northeast Atlanta, Ga., covering all of Forsyth County and part of Gwinnett County; Sugar Hill and Buford.    more...

Keoni Subioni Receives Best Turnaround Franchise Award From Fitness Together
In a year when national headlines have reported the downfall of businesses, Keoni Subioni of Honolulu has defied the economy and trumped the odds to receive a national honor for doing just the opposite.    more...

HomeVestors® Awards 10 Franchises in November
HomeVestors of America, Inc., the company famous for its "We Buy Ugly Houses" billboards, awarded 10 new franchise agreements in November that included expansion into four new markets. The first franchise for the State of California is among them.    more...

Children's Indoor Inflatable Playground Franchise Expands Offerings to Embrace Adult Population
Proving that indoor inflatable playgrounds aren't just for child's play, starting today, more than 175 Pump It Up facilities around the country will officially introduce a new program that lets adults cut loose and bond with their peers through corporate team building activities.    more...

FANTASTIC SAMS HAIR SALONS RANKED AS ONE OF THE MOST AFFORDABLE FRANCHISES BY BLACK ENTERPRISE
Fantastic Sams, a full service hair salon brand with nearly 1,400 salons in the US and Canada was recently ranked as one of the 2008 “Top 25 Most Affordable Franchises” by Black Enterprise Magazine. Fantastic Sams was also recognized by Black Enterprise as one of the “Hottest franchise in 2006”, one of only six franchisors, and the only hair salon franchise, to be included on both lists.    more...

1-800-DryClean Franchise Adds Free Office Pick Up And Delivery Service
Shannon Toler, president 1-800-DryClean franchise, introduced the nationwide chain’s new office pick up and delivery service.   more...

Amy Frank-Lewallen Named Franchisee of the Year for Fitness Together
Amy Frank-Lewallen, franchise owner of Fitness Together of Issaquah, Wash., has been named the Franchisee of the Year for the national chain.    more...

HomeVestors to Award Franchises in Canada
HomeVestors, the company famous for its "We Buy Ugly Houses" billboards, has announced that it will begin awarding franchises in Canada. It marks the first-ever international expansion for America's largest home buyer.   more...

BARK BUSTERS OFFERS DOG-FRIENDLY TIPS FOR THE SEASON
In the spirit of the coming season, Bark Busters, the world’s largest dog training company, offers helpful holiday tips for the estimated 44.8 million U.S. dog owners on how to keep their dogs safe and happy during the holidays.    more...

Transformational Times Create Transformational Career Change
Franchise ownership has emerged as a thriving alternative career option for business savvy professionals making new career choices. Business ownership is an ideal way to parlay proven business skills into a road of self-sufficiency.    more...

Home Helpers announces its 2008 franchisee award winners
Home Helpers is extremely proud of its franchise owners and their exceptional accomplishments. Their commitment and dedication make it possible for us to offer an unsurpassed level of non-medical personal care that allows our clients to maintain greater independence and dignity in the place they call home.   more...

i9 Sports Adds Familiar Face to Winning Team
i9 Sports, the world's first and fastest-growing youth sports franchise, announced today the appointment of Brian Sanders, a respected industry veteran with more than 25-years of proven success in management, marketing and sales, to the company's Chief Operating Officer position.    more...

America Votes Chicago Home 'Ugliest House of the Year' for HomeVestors®
Chicago has the ugliest house in America. That's according to thousands of people who voted online in HomeVestors' Second Annual Ugliest House of the Year contest. The "winner" was announced today at the company's annual convention at Caesar's Palace in Las Vegas.    more...

Athletic Nation Adds Senior Staff for 2009 Growth Ramp-up
Announced the hiring of two new Director level employees and new Advisory Board member.    more...

Driven by a Vision: UNITS Mobile Storage Delivers Positive 2008 Results at First National Conference
UNITS Mobile Storage franchise owners, vendor partners, and the company's corporate executives and staff joined together at the Francis Marion Hotel in downtown Charleston to celebrate the company's first national conference and its aggressive 2008 growth that led to an additional 18 new franchise locations across the nation.   more...

Tony Lamb is prepared to take franchising fun to the streets with his Kona-Ice concept.
We intentionally spent our first year in a slow, deliberate development of 18 units in order to ensure that we are offering the best opportunity, price point, and support possible   more...

NMFI Selects 50 Top Franchises for Minorities
The November 7, 2008 edition of USA Today highlighted a feature by the National Minority Franchising Initiative that listed 50 Top Franchises for Minorities. This is the second annual survey to be placed in the USA Today – Franchising Today section of the newspaper.    more...

FANTASTIC SAMS HAIR SALONS IS ‘STYLIN’ IN TEXAS
Continuing to expand its “no appointments” necessary concept throughout the Dallas/Ft.Worth area, Fantastic Sams announces the opening of its newest salon at Lake Worth Market Place, 6060 Azle Ave, in Lake Worth.    more...

HomeVestors® To Award Franchises in California
HomeVestors of America, Inc., the company famous for its "We Buy Ugly Houses" billboards, has announced that it will begin awarding franchises in California, effective immediately.    more...

Country Place Living Opens First Franchise Location
Country Place Living, a franchisor of assisted-living residences for seniors in rural America, has opened its first franchise location.    more...

Retrofitness Strengthens Executive Team with Leaders from the Business Industry
Retrofitness, a unique 1980's-themed gym chain, is pumping up its executive team as Eric Casaburi, founder and CEO, announced today the hire of two key executives, Robert Sprechman and Richard Roser.    more...

FANTASTIC SAMS HAIR SALONS IS ‘STYLIN’ IN LOS ANGELES
Continuing to expand its “no appointments” necessary concept throughout the Los Angeles area, Fantastic Sams announces the opening of two new salons in San Bernardino County.    more...

Cartridge World Encourages Consumers to Save the Environment, Money
In an effort to help businesses and families nationwide save on ink costs and decrease the growing number of cartridges that find their way into America's landfills, Cartridge World is encouraging consumers to recycle their empty printer cartridges rather than throw them away.    more...

Raising Cane's Named by AOL Money & Finance to '25 Next Big Chains'
AOL Money & Finance today named Raising Cane's Chicken FingersR one of the "25 Next Big Chains".    more...

Palm Beach Tan, Inc. Becomes Nation's Largest Tanning Salon Chain
Palm Beach Tan, Dallas-based leader in the indoor tanning salon industry, today announced the acquisition of Planet Tan, Inc., 16-store indoor tanning salon chain also based in Dallas. The deal was financed by Chatham Capital.    more...

Snip-its Salon Expands to Central Avenue in Westchester County
To meet the high demand for specialized kids’ haircuts, Snip-its, the fastest growing franchise of children’s hair salons in the nation, will open its newest location in Westchester County on Friday, November 14 at 450 Central Avenue at the Scarsdale Park Mall in New York.    more...

Athletic Nation Founder Dennis Mulgannon Featured
Dennis Mulgannon founder of the Co-Ed Personal Training Franchise Athletic Nation was featured prominently in November's issue of Success Magazine.   more...

Murphy Business Financial Corp. Announces 100th Franchisee
Murphy Business & Financial Corporation marks a milestone in the business brokerage firm’s growth with the signing of the 100th franchisee, a husband and wife team in Glendale/Peoria, Ariz., Lynn and Wendi Miller.    more...

PostNet Wins STAR Award for Franchise Developement
Franchise Update Media Group, the leading industry resource for franchise development, today announced the winners of its annual STAR (Speaking To And Responding) Awards.   more...

The Dwyer Group Named Among Best Companies to Work for in Texas For Second Year
The Dwyer Group has once again been named one of the Best Companies to Work for in Texas. It marks the second year in a row that The Dwyer Group has earned the prestigious honor.    more...

HAPPI HOUSE LAUNCHES NEW PROTOTYPE STORE
Happi House Restaurants Director of Marketing, Kevyn Johnston, announced today that the company has introduced its new model restaurant design at the company's Almaden Plaza San Jose location.    more...

Children’s Hair Salon, Snip-its to Open its First Utah Location in December
Snip-its, the fastest growing franchise of children’s hair salons, will open its latest location in Layton, Utah at 2065 N. Harris Boulevard in December. The salon was originally scheduled to open in the fall, but was delayed by construction issues. The new 1250 sq. ft. salon will provide haircutting services to children in a fun and animated cartoon environment with specially trained and friendly stylists. In addition, the salon will offer a line of self-branded hair care products, innovative children’s parties and spa treats.    more...

AIS Media Wins 2008 Gold W3 Award For Design Of International Trajectories Website
AIS Media, Inc. was awarded the 2008 Gold W3 Award for the development of the International Trajectories travel web site.    more...

A Swelling Business: Local Massage Studio Sees Growing Demand for Prenatal Massages
Michelle Burke, co-owner of elements therapeutic massage in Elm Grove, Wis., has seen business take a rather "bumpy" turn.    more...

Specialized Cleaning Group Lowers Franchise Fee
The Corporate Cleaning Group has reduced the total franchise investment, cutting the initial franchise fee by more than half.   more...

Country Place Living Opens Eighth Corporate-Owned Location
Today, Country Place Living, a franchisor of assisted-living residences for seniors in rural America, is celebrating the grand opening of its eighth corporate-owned location. The residence, Country Place Senior Living, is located at 714 West 9th St. in Larned, Kan.    more...

PostNet Chosen as One of 50 Top Franchises for Minorities
For the second year in a row, PostNet International Franchise Corp. was chosen as one of the 50 Top Franchises for Minorities by the National Minority Franchising Initiative.   more...

2008 Silver W3 Award Given To AIS Media For Company’s Corporate Portfolio
The W3 Awards Committee announces that AIS Media, Inc. was awarded the 2008 Silver W3 Award for the company’s interactive corporate portfolio in the Corporate Communications category. Awarded annually the W3 Awards are considered among the most prestigious web creativity awards in the world and are judged by the International Academy of Visual Arts.    more...

Vangie Sidoti Trades NYPD Blue for Molly Maid Pink
Vangie Sidoti didn't need television reruns of "NYPD Blue" to figure out being a cop in New York could be a rough business.    more...

Fitness Together and elements therapeutic massage Celebrate Veteran's Day And Join VetFran
Colorado-based Fitness Together Holdings, Inc., the world's largest wellness organization is celebrating Veteran's Day tomorrow as one of the newest corporate members of the U.S. VetFran program.    more...

Fantastic Sams Hair Salons is Stylin in Boston
Continuing to expand its “no appointments” necessary concept throughout the Boston area, Fantastic Sams announces the opening of its newest salon located in the Powder Mill Plaza in Acton, MA.    more...

Raising Cane's Signs Lease for Dallas Restaurant Support Office
Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers, one of the fastest-growing restaurant chains in the U.S., has signed a lease to open its Dallas Restaurant Support Office at Legacy Business Park at 5800 Tennyson Parkway in Plano.    more...

International Debut of Closets by Design 'Opens Doors' Throughout Canada
One of the leading home organization companies in the United States, Closets by Design, announced today it will make its international debut in Ontario, Canada.   more...

First Choice Business Brokers to be the first Business Broker listed at Frankfurt Stock Exchange
First Choice Business Brokers, headquartered in Zurich and located in Las Vegas, is the first Business Broker listed at a German Stock Exchange.    more...

i9 Sports Franchise Scores Big in Communities Across U.S.
Proving that big money isn't limited to the professional leagues, i9 Sports, the world's first and fastest-growing youth sports franchise, has uncovered a goldmine of opportunity in community youth sports programs and continues to score profits in a down economy.    more...

Home Helpers and Veterans Express Helping Spread the Word About Veteran's Aid
In an attempt to spread the word about the Aid and Attendance Benefit to the population who needs it most, Ohio-based Home Helpers, an in-home, non-medical care provider, and California-based Veterans Express, a free service to help elderly veterans through the complex VA application process, have recently joined forces to offer Webinars to educate Home Helpers franchise owners about the Aid and Attendance benefit.   more...

Raising Cane's Accepting Job Applicants for Dallas Office
Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers, one of the fastest-growing restaurant chains in the U.S., is now growing job opportunities in Dallas.    more...

Seniors Helping Seniors In-Home Services Grants Master License for New England States
To help meet the growing demand of older New Englanders who want to remain in their own homes and stay as self-sufficient as possible, Seniors Helping Seniors In-Home Services (SHS) has granted a master license for New England covering Connecticut, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Vermont, New Hampshire and Maine.   more...

Extra Innings Bensalem’s Grand Opening Set for Saturday, November 8th
Philly area baseball and softball fanatics can continue swinging through the fall this weekend as Extra Innings takes its game to Philadelphia.    more...

1-800-DryClean Franchise Salutes Owner Veterans
Shannon Toler, president 1-800-DryClean franchise, hailed the more than 700 veterans who have acquired nearly 1100 franchises as part of VetFran, the International Association’s Veterans Transition Franchise Initiative.    more...

PRO MARTIAL ARTS DOING WELL IN UNCERTAIN ECONOMIC TIMES
Stuart Barnes used to be Manager of Strategic Planning and New Market Development for Transamerica Distribution Finance in Schaumburg, IL, a division of San Francisco based Transamerica Corporation. However, if you are looking for him now, you might find him checking in a shipment of karate gloves at the PRO MARTIAL ARTS studio that he purchased in Newtown Square, PA.    more...

Driven Brands Accelerates Growth with Maaco Purchase
Driven Brands, Inc., the parent of Meineke Car Care Centers, Econo Lube N’ Tune, AutoQual, Aero Colours, Drive N Style, and Tortal.net, announced today the acquisition of Pennsylvania-based Maaco Franchising, Inc., the market leader in franchised auto body repair and painting.   more...

FANTASTIC SAMS HAIR SALONS IS STYLIN IN CHICAGO
Continuing to expand its “no appointments” necessary concept throughout the Chicago area, Fantastic Sams announces the opening of its newest salon located at 4706 Lincoln Highway in Matteson, IL.    more...

WITH VACUUM AND MOP, JOHN MCCAIN READY TO CLEAN UP WASHINGTON
John McCain is no stranger to the White House. He has been there four times to clean the upholstery.   more...

Naturell The Nation’s First Green Carpet Cleaning Franchise Receives Recognition from the EPA
Naturell, the nation’s first franchise offering organic and eco-friendly carpet and upholstery cleaning, was recently recognized by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency as a Champion in the Design for the Environment Program’s Safer Detergents Stewardship Initiative (SDSI).    more...

Desert Sun Tanning Salon Owners Celebrate Past Years' Success at 4th Annual Conference
More than 80 Desert Sun Tanning Salon franchise owners, vendor partners, and the company's corporate executives and staff recently joined together at the Edgewater Hotel in downtown Seattle to share business strategies and learn the latest trends in tanning products and equipment.    more...

J-JAYS RATED MOST AFFORDABLE
In tough economic times it is crucial that franchisors acknowledge the current financial climate and readjust their business strategy accordingly.   more...

Aussie Pet Mobile Pampers Pets with Convenient Door-to-Door Grooming Service
The days of anxiety ridden pets, doggy drool and nail scratches on leather car interiors are long gone as Aussie Pet Mobile, the nation's largest mobile pet grooming service, rolls into neighborhoods across the country.    more...

Property Emergency Services Franchise Earns World Class Designation for Fourth Straight Year
Franchise Research Institute, an independent third party research company that questions Franchise Owners on their opinions and experiences, has released a study showing high levels of satisfaction among PuroClean Franchisees, particularly when it comes to the training and ongoing support they receive from their franchisor.    more...

Michele Merhib Named Finalist In 2008 Stevie® Awards for Women Entrepreneurs
Michele Merhib, founder of elements therapeutic massage, was named a Finalist in the Best Entrepreneur category for service businesses with up to 100 employees in The 2008 Stevie Awards for Women Entrepreneurs.    more...

Founder & CEO of Dogtopia Franchise Named One of D.C.'s Most Influential Women
Dogtopia founder and CEO Amy Nichols, an inspiring entrepreneur who turned her lifelong love of dogs into a growing national franchise of upscale dog day care, spa and boarding facilities, was one of 25 women included on the recently released "Women Who Mean Business" list compiled by the Washington Business Journal.    more...

DVD Now rental kiosks apadts to consumers changing needs
The state of the economy has society realizing that the times are changing, and DVD rental kiosks are offering a way for people to adapt to these changes.   more...

'Take a Bite Out of Philly' During the World Series
Beef 'O' Brady's wants the Tampa Bay Rays to beat the Phillies and their fans to eat them!    more...

1-800-DRYCLEAN Franchise Launches Contest To GO GREEN and Win FREE GAS
Shannon Toler, president of 1-800-DryClean Franchise Company, announced details for 15 environmentally responsible customers to win FREE GAS.    more...

ELEMENTS THERAPEUTIC MASSAGE PARTNERS WITH KEVIN YOUKILIS HITS FOR KIDS
elements therapeutic massage, a membership-based massage franchise with fourteen studios in Massachusetts, has announced they are partnering with the Kevin Youkilis Hits for Kids charitable organization, founded by Boston Red Sox first baseman Kevin Youkilis.   more...

Franchise Financing: Keys to Success in the Current Economic Climate
New England Franchise Association (NEFA) will present " Franchise Financing: Keys to Success in the Current Economic Climate" on Tuesday, November 18, 5:30 p.m. at the Marriot Hotel, 1000 Marriott Drive, Quincy.    more...

Tame Halloween Fright
Throughout our network of 255 Bark Busters nationwide, we hear about more dogs dying or straying during Halloween than any other holiday.    more...

HomeVestors Awards First Associate Franchise in the U.S.
HomeVestors of America, Inc., the company famous for its "We Buy Ugly Houses" billboards and America's #1 Home Buyer, has awarded its first associate franchise to Scott Arnold, of Dallas. Arnold is the first home-based franchisee for the nation's largest home buyer, kicking off a new program for the franchisor that is expected to rapidly grow the brand.    more...

Lifelong Friends Turn Tragedy Into Business Opportunity
Jim Lancaster and Kean Corkery have been close friends since their childhood with athletics always having played a role.   more...

BEAR CREEK COFFEE WINS AWARD!
Indianapolis, Indiana based, Bear Creek Coffee placed 8th in the recent Roasters Guild 2008 Roasters Choice Tasting Competition May 7 2008, at the Specialty Coffee Association of America’s (SCAA) 20th Annual Conference & Exhibition in Minneapolis, Minn.   more...

Why not Consider Purchasing a Franchise Instead of Investing in the Stock Market?
With all eyes on Wall Street over the past few weeks, it is understandable that business owners are feeling a little neglected and underappreciated. The nation's big banks may command the headlines and most of the direct assistance from the federal government, but for most small businesses, the profitability continues.    more...

Steve Stabile Honored as Franchisee of the Year For Elements Therapeutic Massage
Steve Stabile, franchise owner of elements therapeutic massage in Middleton, Mass., has been named the Franchisee of the Year for the national chain.   more...

Bear Creek Coffee Expanding Internationally!
Bear Creek Coffee and Espresso Company, one of the fastest growing coffee chains with over 60 locations nationwide, is expanding to the Zain Iraq Headquarters to help perk up the spirits and economy of Baghdad!   more...

Batteries Plus Hires Marketing Expert to Extend Impressive Franchise Growth
Batteries Plus, the nation's largest chain focused on the $24 billion battery category serving both retail and commercial customers, has announced the addition of John Twist as Vice President, Franchise and Business Development.   more...

Sweet Beginnings Franchise Awards Master Franchise in Brazil
The company is excited to announce the sale of its first Master Franchise to Brazil, the fifth most populous country in the world, with a gross domestic product of more than 1.8 trillion dollars.    more...

Wingstop Announces Major Expansion for Northeastern U.S.
Wingstop, the chicken wing chain that has sold over one billion wings, has announced plans to focus its expansion efforts on the Northeast and spread its award-winning wings into New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, Ohio, Connecticut and New York. The company plans to open as many as 75 restaurants in the Northeast over the next five years.    more...

SightMind Strengthens National Expansion Efforts with New Director of Franchise Development
SightMind, a national Internet Protocol-based (IP) video surveillance, networking and security company, today announced that Joseph Spohn has joined the company as its Director of Franchise Development. In his new role, Spohn will be responsible for awarding SightMind franchise opportunities to candidates in the United States. Spohn will report to Kim Rubin, CEO of SightMind, Inc.    more...

Tulsa HomeVestors Franchisee Becomes First Development Agent in the U.S.
HomeVestors of America, Inc., the company famous for its "We Buy Ugly Houses" billboards and America's #1 Home Buyer, has awarded the additional title of Development Agent to Tulsa franchisee, Stieferman Investments, LLC.    more...

SERVICEMASTER OFFERS OPPORTUNITY FOR ENTREPRENEURS IN CURRENT ECONOMIC CLIMATE
A difficult economy often leads to growth in the franchise industry, as corporate downsizing can result in entrepreneurs starting their own small businesses. But with the current financial climate and some banks restricting their lending requirements, some would-be franchisees could have trouble getting financing.   more...

Athletic Nation Announces Transition To Co-ed Training Gyms
Athletic Nation President & Founder Dennis Mulgannon announced today that the franchisor of personal training gyms would be transitioning to co-ed training.   more...

RIGHT AT HOME HIRES JAY DURMASKIN
Right at Home, a leading national provider of in-home companion and personal care to seniors and others, has hired Jay Durmaskin as Director of Franchise Standards and Compliance.   more...

DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen Partners With Northern Contours
DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen, one of the nation's leading remodelers, has announced a new partnership with Northern Contours.    more...

HomeVestors Names Top 10 Cities for Real Estate Investing for Third Quarter of 2008
HomeVestors of America, Inc., the company famous for its "We Buy Ugly Houses" billboards and America's #1 Home Buyer, has named the top 10 markets for real estate investing in the third quarter of 2008.    more...

International Debut of Closets by Design 'Opens Doors' Throughout Canada
One of the leading home organization companies in the United States, Closets by Design, announced today it will make its international debut in Ontario, Canada. Executives of the 33-unit franchise have already signed a deal to open its first Canadian location in Barrie, Ontario in November and expect to open at least 5 more locations throughout Canada within the next 2 years.    more...

Express Oil Change & Service Center Launches Campaign - Change Your Car’s Oil And Help Change A Chil
Keeping children safe is a priority for every parent, but we can’t keep them safe if our cars are not. Hot summer conditions take a toll on automobiles that can affect reliability and even create dangerous driving hazards. That’s why autumn is the ideal time to have the family car inspected and serviced.   more...

Fitness Together Unveils 'The Insider's Guide to Owning a Fitness Franchise'
It's a booming company in a down economy and a record number of people want to be part of it.    more...

L&W Investigations named exclusive vendor Turner Bros. of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
&W Investigations, the foremost private investigations firm specializing in insurance claims, recently started working with Turner Bros. LLC to be the Oklahoma City-based company's vendor for workers comp investigations across the United States.    more...

DESOTO FRANCHISE IS NUMBER 2
Local DeSoto couple, Antar and Angela Salahuddin are the 2nd Franchisees to have joined the bounce house rental revolution known as Jumping J-Jays. Together with their little daughter, Antar and Angela have embarked on a journey that is set to change their lives forever.   more...

L&W Investigations puts up the numbers, posts record third quarter results
They say the numbers don’t lie. They do tell quite a story, particularly for L&W Investigations, the foremost private investigations firm specializing in insurance cases and claims.   more...

Batteries Plus® Charges Into Sebring
Batteries PlusR, the nation's largest chain focused on the $24 billion battery category and serving both retail and commercial customers, announced the opening of its newest franchise location in Sebring for the first time offering the community a one-stop source to fulfill all of their battery needs.    more...

Nite Time Decor Lights up Houston Area
Christmas Decor, named a 2008 Top Ten Home Improvement Franchise by Entrepreneur Magazine and AOL.com, expanded its unique outdoor lighting and decorating company into a separate franchise called Nite Time Decor to answer the need for year round landscape and architectural lighting services for discriminating customers.    more...

Weed Man Takes Root in United States with 233 Franchise Territories
After thoroughly saturating the Canadian market, Weed Man, Canada's No. 1 lawn care provider, has now set its sights on new turf - sprouting up around America with 355 existing territories (118 in the Canada and 233 in the United States) and aggressive plans to open 600 additional territories in the next 10 years.    more...

JOHNNY'S LUNCH USES 70-PLUS YEARS OF EXPERIENCE TO BRING 'HOTS' TO QUICK SERVICE INDUSTRY
Johnny's Lunch has been dishing up its legendary hot dogs for more than 70 years. And now that its franchising operation is making franchise history, Johnny's Hots are hotter than ever.    more...

BAKER BROS CONCEPT AND DIVERSITY STILL PROSPER IN DOWN ECONOMY
Baker Bros, a 16-unit casual neighborhood-style American deli franchise based in Dallas since 1999, is at the forefront of the hot fast-casual segment, surpassing the fast-casual industry average for sales growth.   more...

Cocooning Effect Drives Record Growth of Mr. Handyman Franchise
As more homeowners decide to stay put in the sluggish real estate market, the demand for home improvement services are experiencing greater demand than ever.    more...

SNIP-ITS PLANS AGGRESSIVE THREE-YEAR FRANCHISE EXPANSION IN MINNESOTA
Snip-its Corporation, a leader in the children's hair salon industry and one of the fastest growing franchises in the U.S., has launched an aggressive franchise expansion campaign to open 15-20 salons in Minneapolis and St. Paul, Minnesota over the next three years.    more...

Child care learning company announces information on another new site to open in Miami-Dade
Kiddie Academy, a leading national provider of comprehensive education-based child care programs will be coming soon to the Miami-Dade area.    more...

EUREKA Producers come from all over the nation for the Fall 2008 EUREKA EXPO
EUREKA Woodworks, Inc. is pleased to announce its Fall 2008 EUREKA Producer Expo was a huge success.   more...

VistaPrint Re-Launches Reseller Program
VistaPrint Limited (NASDAQ: VPRT), the small business marketing company, today announced that its highly successful reseller program has been re-launched to meet the increased demand from dealers, including those formerly known as Notable Style Representatives.    more...

DUCTZ Franchise Building Up Owners with Push Down Work
Ductz International, LLC, released year-to-date total revenues earned by franchise owners as a result of push down work from parent company, Belfor.   more...

Fantastic Sams Hair Salon Franchise offers Work/Life Balance for Today’s Woman
Today's career women are continually challenged by the demands of full-time work and the responsibilities and commitments at home.    more...

Local franchise owner recognized by IFA as Franchisee of the Year
The International Franchise Association (IFA) has named John Squires of Media, Pennsylvania “Franchisee of the Year.” Squires, the owner of a Home Helpers/Direct Link franchise,was honored for his outstanding performance and also for his contributions that have enhanced the growth and development of franchising.   more...

Franchise Services, Inc. Announces Acquisition of Signal Graphics
Franchise Services, Inc., a recognized leader in franchise management, announced today that it has completed its acquisition of Signal Graphics, a leading printing franchise operating 34 locations in 15 states.    more...

Seniors Helping Seniors® In-Home Services Establishes Latest Franchise at Charlotte, North Carolina
To help meet the growing demand of older North Carolinians who want to remain in their own homes and stay as self-sufficient as possible, Seniors Helping SeniorsR In-Home Services (SHS) has established a new franchise at Charlotte, North Carolina, that will cover Mint Hill, Matthews, Harrisburg and parts of South Charlotte.    more...

The U.S. Government Hosts National Summit Focused on Healthy Homes
Four federal agencies recently convened in Baltimore, Maryland, to host the first national summit devoted to the healthy-home initiative.   more...

Free Dog Safety Workshops to Support Responsible Pet Ownership
Did you know the number one cause of death for dogs isn't trauma or disease, it's euthanasia due to behavior problems? Five million dogs will be euthanized this year.    more...

Satisfied Canine Clients Drive Franchise Growth for Dogtopia in $43 Billion Pet Care Segment
Aside from the sounds of playful barking, one might easily mistake a Dogtopia facility for a crème of the crop child care center. By mirroring the quality standards that parents expect of child care for their children, the growing national franchise of full-service dog daycare, spa and boarding facilities now has 37 locations opening or in development throughout the country, with 50 expected to be in operation by the end of 2009.    more...

HAPPI HOUSE RESTAURANTS URGE VOTER REGISTRATION
Happi House Restaurants announced today that it has implemented a voter registration and awareness program in an effort to encourage its Guests to participate in this year's presidential and local elections.    more...

L&W Investigations records best month ever in August
In August 2008, L&W Investigations, the foremost private investigations firm specializing in insurance cases and claims, enjoyed its best month ever in terms of cases worked and invoiced--up 36 percent over August of 2007.    more...

FETCH! Pet Care Fills Demand for Professional Pet Sitting and Dog Walking Services
Find a void in the marketplace and fill it. With that simple formula in mind, entrepreneur Paul Mann went on to build the nation's largest and most professional at-home pet sitting and dog-walking franchise, with 200 locations in more than 1,800 communities across 35 states.    more...

OxySure® named Finalist for Tech Titans Innovator Award
OxySure® Systems, Inc., a leading developer, manufacturer and distributor of short-duration oxygen products, announced today it was named a Finalist in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex Technology Business Council Tech Titans Awards.    more...

Australian Branch of America's New Waterless Car Wash Wins Multiple Business Awards
ecowash mobile USA, an environmentally-friendly car wash franchise that recently launched major expansion plans throughout America, announced today that its Australian counterpart swept the 2008 Australian Business Awards, winning in four categories, including Service Excellence, International Trade, Environmental Sustainability and Enterprise.    more...

RIGHT AT HOME HIRES ERIC LITTLE, SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT OF FRANCHISE DEVELOPMENT
Right at Home, a leading national provider of in-home companion and personal care to seniors and others, has hired Eric Little as Senior Vice President of Franchise Development.   more...

Golf TEC and Homewatch CareGivers Join Growing List of Franchisors Investing in Litigation Insurance
Cherry Creek Insurance, one of the nation's top independent insurance agencies, announced today that two fast-growing national franchise companies, GolfTEC and Homewatch CareGivers, have joined an increasing list of franchisors to invest in Cherry Creek's franchisor litigation insurance - a rare form of insurance protection offered by only a handful of firms specializing in this niche coverage nationwide.   more...

FANTASTIC SAMS HAIR SALONS IS ‘STYLIN’ IN HOUSTON
Continuing to expand its “no appointments” necessary concept throughout the Houston area, Fantastic Sams announces the opening of its newest salon at the Walmart Center on Tomball Parkway in Tomball. With 19 salons now operating in the area, the full service hair salon is looking to open an additional 15-20 locations in the next five years.    more...

Country Place Living Partners with U.S. Department of Labor
Country Place Living, LLC, a national franchisor of assisted living residences, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the U.S. Department of Labor to be the first company to participate on a nationwide basis in the Health Support Specialist Federal Apprenticeship Program.    more...

HAPPI HOUSE TEST MARKETS GOURMET SALADS
Happi House Restaurants Director of Marketing, Kevyn Johnston, announced today that the company is test marketing three new Asian style entrée salads.    more...

PRO MARTIAL ARTS Launches Worldwide Karate Franchise Development Program
After much anticipation, the new karate studio franchise chain, PRO MARTIAL ARTS Franchise Corporation, rockets into the franchise market with great fanfare.   more...

Groom-a-thon Raise Money for the MSPCA
The Gables, a pet friendly condominium community located in Abington, Mass. is holding a Groom-a-thon in collaboration with Zoomin Groomin to raise money for the MSPCA (Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals).    more...

Local PuroClean Owner Earns National Award for `Restoring Order' After Property Damage
After helping countless families in upstate New York regain their homes and sense of security after a property disaster, local entrepreneur Tom Light, owner of PuroClean Certified Restoration, received the recognition he deserves.    more...

Child care learning company announces information on another new site to open in Miami-Dade County
Kiddie Academy, a leading national provider of comprehensive education-based child care programs will be coming soon to the Miami-Dade County area. In preparation for the opening, Gabriel and Christina Fernandez recently signed an agreement to begin site selection for another new Kiddie Academy facility.    more...

Seniors Helping Seniors® In-Home Services Establishes Franchise in Dunedin, Florida
To help meet the growing demand of older Floridians who want to remain in their own homes and stay as self-sufficient as possible, Seniors Helping Seniors In-Home Services (SHS) has established a new franchise in Dunedin, Florida, just west of Tampa along the Florida Suncoast.    more...

TeamLogic IT Announces Annual Sales Achievement Awards
Chuck Lennon, president of TeamLogic IT-a nationwide network of computer consultation and managed services businesses-is pleased to announce the winners of three sales achievement awards presented at the company's Owners Summit recently held in Scottsdale, Arizona.   more...

Cartridge World Appoints Tom Fricke as Chief Executive Officer
Cartridge World, the world's fastest growing ink and toner refilling retailer and franchisor in the $80 billion printer cartridge industry, announces the appointment of Tom Fricke as Chief Executive Officer.    more...

Franchise Times features Athletic Nation as Cover Story
Franchise Times magazine the leading news and information source for franchising featured the newly formed relationship between NFL great Lorenzo Neal and Athletic Nation.    more...

Fitness Together Sells 600th Franchise
Fitness Together Holdings, Inc., the world's largest wellness organization, has sold its 600th franchise.    more...

MC2 Energy Drink Racing Announces Pending Merger with NASCAR
MC2 Energy Drink Racing President and CEO Ronald Serota announced today that his team is looking forward to completing its negotiations to merge its stock car team with another NNS or Sprint Cup team as early as September 30, 2008.    more...

Molly Maid business helps fight domestic violence
Just two months ago, Mary and Dave Dickinson watched domestic violence force their best employee out of the state.    more...

The Mr. Handyman franchise is looking for a startup in Rhode Island
The franchised handyman service, which says it is the largest employer of handymen (and women) in the country, with more than 1,000 “technicians,” hopes to establish three franchises in Rhode Island over the next three years.    more...

Paradise for Pups: New Dogtopia Offers Home Away from Home for Wilmington Area Canines
There's a new stomping ground for Wilmington area dogs to hang out and have fun while their owners are at work, and it's already got a long line of tails wagging for a chance to gain entry into the ultimate dog daycare destination.    more...

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 service-based companies.   more...

Molly Maid Seeks to Sweep Baltimore with 10 New Units
Molly Maid, the nation's leader in residential cleaning services, announced plans to add 10 additional locations to the Baltimore area over the next three years in order to accommodate a rapidly growing demand for home cleaning services both here and around the country.    more...

Fitness Together Holdings, Inc. Named to Inc. 5,000 List
Fitness Together Holdings, Inc., the world's largest wellness organization, has been named to Inc. Magazine's "Inc. 5,000" list of America's fastest-growing private companies for 2008.   more...

Mr. Handyman franchisee also a customer
Goodyear, Arizona, resident Nancy Herrington recently opened a Mr. Handyman franchise serving the West Valley.    more...

Maumelle Teenager Organizes Fundraising Effort to Support Victims of Domestic Violence
While most teenagers spend their summers catching rays by the pool or just hanging out with friends, 16-year-old Michael Silva-Nash has taken up a more serious cause - fighting domestic violence.   more...

LA BOXING IS EXPANDING INTO ROCKVILLE, MD, AND GEORGETOWN, DC
Southern California-based LA BOXING Franchise Corporation continues its fast-growth pace with the signing of two franchises this week, expanding its fitness gym chain into 20 states, Washington, DC, and Puerto Rico.    more...

HomeVestors Unveils Associate Franchise Program to Attract Part-Time Franchisees
HomeVestors of America, Inc., the company famous for its "We Buy Ugly Houses" billboards and America's #1 Home Buyer, has announced the HomeVestors Associate Franchise Program.   more...

Sopra Capital and HouseMaster® Home Inspections
Sopra Capital announced today its acquisition of HouseMaster, the oldest home inspection organization in the United States and Canada.    more...

Wouter Verkerk Recognized As First-Ever 1-800-DryClean Employee of the Year
1-800-DryClean is proud to name Wouter Verkerk as its inaugural Employee of the Year.   more...

L&W Investigations to exhibit at IASIU expo in Atlanta
L&W Investigations, the foremost private investigations company specializing in insurance fraud, will be exhibiting at the International Association of Special Investigation Units’ (IASIU) Seminar & Expo on Insurance Fraud at the Atlanta Marriott Marquis in Atlanta, Georgia   more...

400-Unit Molly Maid Franchise Rallies Behind Unprecedented Domestic Violence Awareness Campaign
Molly Maid and its 400-plus franchises across the nation announced a vigorous campaign to raise an unprecedented $150,000 for the Ms. Molly Foundation in 2008, representing a 50 percent increase over last year to continue supporting hundreds of local shelters and safe houses across America, as well as provide refuge and personal care items to victims of domestic violence.    more...

Home Helpers Operations Team Earns Senior Care Advisor Credential
“Home Helpers is committed to the clients we serve,” said company president Emma Dickison. “Given the fact that many of our clients are age 60 and older, we think it’s especially important for us to have a clear understanding of the financial, health and social issues seniors face. That is why Home Helpers recently offered Certified Senior Care Advisor (CSA) training to its entire operations staff and franchisees at our orporate headquarters in Cincinnati, Ohio.”    more...

Country Place Living Names Akins Regional Director of Operations
Country Place Living, a franchisor of assisted-living residences for seniors in rural America, has appointed Greg Akins as regional director of operations.    more...

Honor a Hero, Hire a Veteran Job and Resource Fair Networking and Business Opportunity Summit
The Veterans Business Outreach Center (VBOC), U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), The Employment Development Department (EDD), General Services Administration (GSA), Sacramento Employment and Training Agency (SETA), Department of General Services (DGS), Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC), California Disabled Veterans Business Enterprise Alliance (DVBE), California Department of Veteran Affairs (CDVA), American River College (ARC), California State University, Sacramento (CSUS), University of California, Davis (UCD), and Sacramento Veterans Resource Center (SVRC), will present the Honor a Hero, Hire a Veteran Job and Resource Fair located at American River College on 4700 College Oak Drive Sacramento, California 95841 commencing at 1pm and concluding at 5pm.    more...

Back to School Tips for Families with Dogs
As kids go back to school, the stress on every family member can be enormous — including the family dog,which is a creature of habit. Following are tips to help families avoid dog behavioral issues with their dogs that often accompany this time of transition.   more...

Molly Maid Celebrates 10 Years of Exclusive Pink Glove Treatment
With meticulous attention to every mirror they shine, every table they dust and every shower they scour, Molly Maid of East Bay Hills is celebrating 10 years of delivering sparkle and shine to local homes from El Cerrito to Castro Valley.    more...

New Logo Design Aimed at Target Customers
Franchise owners now benefit from a new logo and new marketing materials. It can be challenging for any business to project the right image that will attract customers. However, House Doctors franchisees now have a logo and new marketing materials specifically designed to attract their target audience.   more...

Identifying and Selecting High Performance Franchisees
New England Franchise Association (NEFA) will present "Identifying and Selecting High Performance Franchisees", a panel discussion on awarding franchises to the best possible candidates.    more...

Investors Choose Little Caesars® Pizza to Expand Their Holdings
Little Caesars is the brand of choice for investors looking to expand their portfolios in today's economy. With its simple business model, innovative concept and value niche, Little Caesars Pizza is growing across the country by offering franchise opportunities with a proven system that works.    more...

Our US affiliates are getting into the groove
TCYonline’s Business Affiliate Model is going great in the US despite the fact that the country is going through an economic recession.    more...

Home Helper’s new president sees a bright future for the franchise
For Emma Dickison, new president of Home Helpers (a non-medical and personal care franchise) success is as simple as surrounding yourself with a strong team of people and then providing them the tools and resources needed to grow their business.   more...

LEADING NFL FULLBACK ENDORSES PERSONAL TRAINING FRANCHISOR
Athletic Nation Franchise Corporation, a no-frills, men's personal training gym franchisor, today announced a three-year partnership with the National Football League's (NFL) leading blocking fullback, Lorenzo Neal.    more...

1-800-DRYCLEAN Concept Celebrates 20th Anniversary
Shannon Toler, president of 1-800-DryClean franchise, lit 20 candles marking the brand’s 20th anniversary.    more...

Fantastic Sams Hair Salons is Stylin in LA
Continuing to expand its “no appointments” necessary concept throughout the LA region, Fantastic Sams announces the opening of five new salons in Los Angeles and Orange County – the salons are located in Aliso Viejo, Redondo Beach, Costa Mesa, Pasadena and Los Angeles.    more...

Local Mr. Handyman Offers Tips to Protect Homes against Extreme Summer Heat
Skin and hair aren’t the only things that take a beating from the extreme temperatures of the dog days of summer – the blistering sun and heat can also pose serious problems for homes, both inside and out.   more...

Koko Fitness, Inc. launches Koko FitClub Franchise
Koko Fitness, Inc., the specialized fitness technology and equipment company that developed the Koko Smartrainer computerized commercial multi-gym, has announced their entry into the health club franchise business this month with the launch of Koko FitClub, LLC.    more...

THE ROCK A BYE BOUQUET
When friends or relatives welcome a new baby, Edible Arrangements, America's leading purveyor of artistically designed fresh fruit arrangements, offers a unique way to say "congratulations!"    more...

Ductz Franchise on Record Pace for Annual Growth
John Rotche, president of DUCTZ International, LLC, a Belfor company, announced record franchise results for the January-July 2008 period.   more...

HAPPI HOUSE RETURNS TO FRANCHISING
Happi House Restaurants spokesperson, Kevyn Johnston, announced today that the company's Board has approved a plan that would return the brand to franchising.    more...

SightMind Sets Focus on Franchising
The big picture is crystal clear for SightMind, a national Internet Protocol-based (IP) video surveillance, networking and security company, as it sets its sight on franchising.   more...

The Zoo Health Club Corporation announces launch of neighborhood personal training studios nationwid
The Zoo Health Club, a staple of Ft. Lauderdale for almost 30 years and franchising nationwide, is introducing a smaller prototype personal training studio.   more...

Tax giant H&R Block is making new franchise opportunities available nationwide
Through its subsidiary, Express Tax Service, Inc., H&R Block is offering franchisees the flexibility of operating a free-standing tax preparation service or expanding an existing business by adding tax preparation under the EXPRESSTAX brand.   more...

Lyons & Wolivar, Inc. retains Jerome Wallace for Northern California office
Richardson Bradshaw Unz, principal and general manager of L&W Investigations Northern California office, recently announced the hiring of Jerome Wallace as director of business development.    more...

Athletic Nation Franchise Corp. Consumer Commercial Showing on ESPN, CNN, Discovery and History Chan
Athletic Nation announced today the airing of its first television commercial that will be test marketed in two markets; South Florida and San Francisco Bay Area.    more...

FANTASTIC SAMS HAIR SALONS IS ‘STYLIN’ IN DALLAS
Continuing to expand its “no appointments” necessary concept throughout the Dallas-Fort Worth area, Fantastic Sams announces the opening of two new salons at the Roanoke Crossing Shopping Center in Roanoke and the McAlister Square Shopping Center in Burleson.    more...

1-800-DRYCLEAN FRANCHISE WELL POSITIONED TO EASE CONSUMERS’ PAIN AT THE PUMP
According to a research survey conducted by The Nielsen Company during the first week of June 2008, “U.S. consumers are taking steps to compensate for rising gas prices.”   more...

Sandler Selects New Name
Sandler Sales Institute announced today that it has adopted a new name – Sandler Training – to reflect its broader capabilities and expansion plans.   more...

L&W Investigations named exclusive vendor of Cummins Diesel
L&W Investigations, the foremost private investigations firm specializing in insurance fraud, recently inked an agreement with Cummins Diesel to be the Columbus, Indiana-based company's exclusive vendor for workers comp investigations at its factories in Wisconsin, Minnesota, South Carolina, Kentucky, Indiana, Iowa, Texas and New Mexico.    more...

Seniors Helping Seniors® In-Home Services Establishes Franchise to Serve Delaware County, Pennsylvan
To help meet the growing demand of older Pennsylvanians who want to remain in their own homes and stay as self-sufficient as possible, Seniors Helping Seniors In-Home Services (SHS) has established a new franchise that will serve all the boroughs and townships of Delaware County, Pennsylvania north of Philadelphia.    more...

LA BOXING Continues its Dominance in Orange County, CA
Southern California-based LA BOXING Franchise Corporation continues its fast-growth pace with the signing of one franchise per week, taking the organization to 112 units in 19 states and Puerto Rico.    more...

Homes and Land Franchisees Honored as the Best in Real Estate Advertising
Homes & Land is one of America’s most visible brands and one of the country’s top franchisors. This year, the company celebrates 35 years of providing established advertising results for thousands of North American real estate agents. Homes & Land ranks highly in Entrepreneur magazine’s Top Home-based Franchises list, ranking at the top in the real estate advertising category.    more...

Foreclosure fraud…how desperate times can lead to desperate measures
The depth to which some individuals will sink in the face of a foreclosure continues to seek new levels. The latest ugly trend involves the foreclosed individual stripping their soon-to-be former homes of anything of value-countertops, chandeliers, rugs, plumbing fixtures, etc.    more...

MAUI WOWI® HAWAIIAN EXPANDS TO EURASIA VIA TURKEY MASTER FRANCHISE SIGNING
Maui Wowi Hawaiian, the premier destination for authentic Hawaiian products on the mainland, announced today that it has signed a master franchise agreement with ALOHA Danismanlik Hizmetleri, Insaat, Bilgisayar, Gida Turizm Ic ve Dis Ticaret Limited Sirketi (“ALOHA Limited Company”), an affiliate of TUNC Group.    more...

HomeVestors Names Top 10 Cities for Real Estate Investing for Second Quarter of 2008
HomeVestors of America, Inc., the company famous for its "We Buy Ugly Houses" billboards and America's #1 Home Buyer, has named the top 10 markets for real estate investing in the second quarter of 2008.    more...

Jeffrey Nyman elected as president of new Nevada Business Brokers Association
Jeffrey Nyman, Chief Executive Officer of First Choice Business Brokers (FCBB), USA, was elected to become the president of the recently founded Nevada Business Brokers Association.   more...

Rising Roll Gourmet `Heats Up' Morning Meetings
Rising Roll Gourmet a growing national franchise noted for its 50+ sophisticated combinations of sandwiches, soups and salads, announced the introduction of a breakfast catering program that features warm, gourmet breakfast sandwiches.    more...

Waterless Car Wash? ecowash mobile Franchise Set to Clean Up U.S. Market
A car wash that uses no water? A concept that at first sounds borderline impossible is fast becoming a reality around the world, and America is its next big stop.    more...

Multi-brand Owners Choose Little Caesars® Pizza for Growth
Little Caesar Enterprises, Inc. is growing in prime markets across the country, attracting the attention of multi-brand franchisees with an appetite for business growth and opportunity. In fact, some multi-brand franchisees have found Little Caesars so rewarding that they have divested other interests to focus on their Little Caesars business.    more...

FANTASTIC SAMS HAIR SALONS IS ‘STYLIN’ IN ATLANTA
Continuing to expand its “no appointments” necessary concept throughout the Atlanta area, Fantastic Sams announces the opening of two new salons at the Ridenour Shopping Center in Keenesaw and the Georgetown Shopping Center in Athens.    more...

Seniors Helping Seniors In-Home Services Establishes Franchise in Oxford, Michigan
To help meet the growing demand of older residents of Michigan who want to remain in their own homes and stay as self-sufficient as possible, Seniors Helping Seniors In-Home Services (SHS) has established a new franchise in Oxford, Michigan, north of Detroit.    more...

Newest DUCTZ Owner Comes Through The Franchise Web Portals.
DUCTZ owner Bill Polyniak searched the internet franchise web portals, did his homework and selected DUCTZ International as his business opportunity. “The franchise portals are an integral part of our franchise development marketing effort,” said John Rotche, DUCTZ president. “We rely on our portal partners to deliver qualified candidates, and they do.”    more...

Pump It Up Merges with BounceU
Pump It Up, the nation's largest franchise of interactive, indoor inflatable playgrounds for private parties, announced today that it has merged with Phoenix-based BounceU, its only direct national competitor. The transaction positions both private party franchises for domination of the indoor inflatable entertainment industry.    more...

NFL Great Lorenzo Neal Trains at Athletic Nation Gym
In personal fitness, there are lean options for men. Athletic Nation is trying to change that. "We really go after a market that doesn't get paid attention to," said Jeriko Retana, owner of the Athletic Nation gym in La Jolla.    more...

L&W Investigations ends 2nd quarter 2008 with best month ever
L&W Investigations, the foremost private investigations firm specializing in insurance cases and claims, enjoyed a first half quite similar to the Boston Celtics' championship-clinching performance in Game 6.    more...

Bark Busters offers July 4th Safety Tips for Dog Owners
With the excitement and commotion of the annual Independence Day holiday approaching, Bark Busters, the world’s largest and most trusted dog training company, offers helpful tips for the estimated 44.8 million U.S. dog owners on how to keep their dogs safe and calm during July 4th festivities.    more...

Veteran Naval Airman Trades in Flight Suit for Flip-Flops
When Robert and Cory Rajotte were married on the beaches of Hawaii three years ago, they never dreamed one day they’d be able to embrace the island’s famed “Aloha Spirit” in their professional lives.   more...

Welcome Race Fans!
Kart Trax Formula Racing just opened another facility and did its soft opening on June 25th at our newest location at 1565 West Main Street in Lewisville, TX.   more...

LA Boxing Franchise Continues Expansion into Affluent Chicago Suburb
LA BOXING Franchise Corporation, a national operator of distinctive cardio boxing, kickboxing and MMA health and fitness gyms, announced today the signing of its third franchise for the suburban Chicago area.    more...

Friendly Computers Gets Franchise Industry Expert Olvian Manz to Lead Extraordinary Growth Strategy
Friendly Computers, the country’s largest computer and consumer electronic retail, service and repair franchise touted for reliable and “friendly” customer support, today announced that it has tapped into the services of one of the franchise industry’s leading sales professionals to grow the chain more aggressively than ever before.   more...

El Pollo Loco Electrifies its Marketing Efforts
El Pollo Loco, the nation's leader in flame-grilled chicken, is driving its marketing efforts in a new way literally through the use of a three-wheel, sub compact electric car covered in bumper to bumper brand messaging and emblazoned with scorching red flames against a vivid purple background.    more...

MC2 Energy Drink Racing and Driver Garrett Liberty Join Forces for 7 Nationwide Series Races
Energy Drink Racing President and CEO Ronald Serota announced today that it will field a NASCAR Nationwide Series entry at the seven events listed below. Earlier today the Company signed NASCAR Nationwide Series Rookie Driver Garrett Liberty to a contract to drive the MC2 Energy Drink Racing Dodge with MC2 Energy Drink as the Primary Sponsor.   more...

Rising Roll Gourmet `Rolls' Out Plans to Add 15 Locations in Tucson and Phoenix
Executives of Rising Roll Gourmet, the renowned gourmet sandwich concept focusing on the 30-minute business lunch and catering, has teamed up with local franchisor Scot Wilson to roll out an aggressive expansion plan to open 15 locations in the Phoenix market in the next few years.   more...

National Franchise Company Continues Growth in Texas
Extra Innings, America’s leader of indoor baseball and softball training centers, keeps getting bigger in Texas. The Middleton, Massachusetts based Extra Innings Franchise Company continues its growth in the Lone Star State and nationwide with the signing of a new franchise agreement in the San Antonio area.   more...

L&W Investigations sniffs out the seedier side of foreclosures
You can’t pick up a newspaper or tune into the nightly news without hearing about some story on foreclosures. One of the latest byproducts of this national crisis has been the outbreak of fires and burglaries of foreclosed properties. It’s an area that has kept insurance companies on their guard and L&W Investigations, a private investigations firm specializing in insurance claims, on retainer.    more...

First Choice Business Brokers announces Master Franchises available in the UK
With its proven franchise concept First Choice Business Brokers (FCBB), USA, now announces Master Franchises are available in the UK. Therefore the Nevada franchise company dealing with business brokerage intends to open a branch office in London.    more...

FAST-FIX: A Franchise Opportunity to 'Watch'
As consumers nationwide are cutting back on frivolous spending in favor of the basics, retailers are taking a hit at the cash register. But for those like FAST-FIX, the world's largest franchise of jewelry and watch repair services, the weakened economy is offering a tremendous franchise opportunity, as more people are realizing it is less costly to repair an existing piece of jewelry than buy a new one.    more...

HAPPI HOUSE RESTAURANTS TO LAUNCH TEXT MESSAGE MARKETING PROMOTION
Happi House Restaurants Marketing Director, Kevyn Johnston, announced the company's commencement of a new Text Messaging advertising campaign, which furthers the chains effort to broaden its marketing towards the Generation Y group.    more...

House Doctors Operational Support brings growth
New Franchise owners now benefit from benchmarking. It can be challenging with any business to plan for the right growth and expected costs. However, new House Doctors franchisees now have the added benefit of being able to create business plans based on input determined from existing successful franchisees.   more...

Nevada franchise company plans branch office in London
With its proven franchise concept First Choice Business Brokers (FCBB), USA, now announces Master Franchises are available in the UK. Therefore the Nevada franchise company dealing with business brokerage intends to open a branch office in London.    more...

L&W Investigations enjoys 21 percent increase in May
L&W Investigations, the foremost private investigations firm specializing in insurance cases and claims, announced its May 2008 results indicating a 21 percent increase in adjusted gross receipts over May of 2007.    more...

Roark Capital Group Shares Vision of Advancing Quality Early Education in America
Primrose Schools, the nation’s leader in educational child care, announced today it has entered into a strategic equity partnership with Roark Capital Group, an Atlanta-based private equity firm.    more...

Bar-B-Cutie® Rolls Out Interactive Summer-Long Promotional Campaign
The World's Best Barbecue Since 1950* unveils 3-month "Cutie Summer Pass" promotion that features discount card, new menu selections and interactive photography.    more...

Mr. Handyman is looking to lend a hand in more metro Atlanta cities.
The Ann Arbor, Michigan based franchise home repair and maintenance company plans to open six locations in the Atlanta area over the next three years.    more...

EUREKA Woodworks, Inc. launches its EUREKA College & University Logo Program
EUREKA Woodworks, Inc is pleased to announce its EUREKA College & University Logo Program.   more...

Findley Group Triggers Franchise Growth of Games2U
Proving that business can be all fun and games, Games2U, a mobile video game theater and laser tag franchise, is bursting onto the entertainment scene with an aggressive entrance into the U.S. market.    more...

Established Fitness Franchise Adds Brawn of Findley Group to Boost International Growth
Featuring more muscle power than ever before, Snap Fitness has found a new workout partner that is getting the chain “in-shape” for unprecedented international growth.    more...

The Growth Coach Reaches Five-Year Milestone, Celebrates Franchising Success
If The Growth Coach put a candle on its anniversary cake for every business it has helped over the past five years, the flames would create a blinding blaze. Five years and thousands of healthier businesses later, The Growth Coach celebrates its continued franchising success in more than 140 markets across North America.   more...

Think Twice Before You Give Dad that Power Tool
It’s fitting that Father’s Day falls within National Home Inspector Appreciation Month in June.    more...

Pak Mail Passes 100 Store Milestone in Mexico
Evan Lasky, President and CEO of Pak Mail Centers of America, Inc., has announced that there are now 107 Pak Mail centers operating in Mexico.   more...

Wingstop Restaurants, Inc. Signs Former NBA Players Gary Payton and Brian Shaw
Former NBA players Gary Payton and Brian Shaw have signed an agreement with Wingstop to open three restaurants in southern California. The agreement is through Wingmen Ventures, LLC, a franchise investment group that includes Payton, Shaw, Dornell Griffin, Stanley Bae and Mike Shockley.   more...

EUREKA Woodworks, Inc. announces Chase Paymentech, LLC strategic alliance
EUREKA Woodworks, Inc., is pleased to announce that its strategic alliance with Chase Paymentech, LLC has developed a powerful national EUREKA credit card processing program.   more...

Longmont, CO marks 1st Colorado franchise for National Baseball & Softball Training Centers
Extra Innings, America’s leader of indoor baseball and softball training centers, is taking its game to the Rocky Mountains! The Middleton, Massachusetts based Extra Innings Franchise Company continues its growth nationwide with the signing of a new franchise agreement for Longmont, CO, its first in the state of Colorado.    more...

DUCTZ Warns That Poor Indoor-Air Quality Can Trigger Headaches
DUCTZ Indoor-Air Professionals, the nation’s leading air-duct cleaning business, and The National Headache Foundation (NHF) are advising consumers on the relationship between poor indoor-air quality and headaches.   more...

HomeVestors of America Acquired by Franchise Brands, LLC
HomeVestors of America, Inc., the "We Buy Ugly Houses" company, announced today that Milford, CT-based Franchise Brands, LLC, has acquired majority ownership of the company. Terms of the purchase were not disclosed.    more...

Franchisees Benefit from Industry Changing Fast Start Program
House Doctors franchisees now benefit from the introduction of the Fast Start Program, which offers franchisees a step-by-step checklist to successfully opening their new business.   more...

MAUIWOWI® HAWAIIAN CONTINUES INTERNATIONAL EXPANSION
Maui Wowi Hawaiian, the premier destination for authentic Hawaiian products on the mainland, announced today it has expanded its worldwide corporate “ohana” (family) to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) through the signing of a new master franchise agreement with Dubai Enterprises LLC.    more...

EUREKA Woodworks, Inc. announces a tremendous offer to potential Master Producers in June and July
During June and July, with every purchase of the Master Producer Program, EUREKA Woodworks, Inc. will give away at no extra cost, a Jet 14-inch bandsaw!    more...

Bensalem, PA marks 1st Pennsylvania franchise for National Baseball & Softball Training Centers
Philly fanatics will soon welcome a new kind of game to the area. Extra Innings, America’s leader of indoor baseball and softball training centers, is taking its game to Northeast Philadelphia. Continuing its nationwide expansion, the Middleton, Massachusetts based franchise company announced the signing of its first franchise agreement in the state of Pennsylvania.    more...

Grins 2 Go Expands Franchise Opportunities Worldwide for First Time Ever
Grins 2 Go, an event and portraiture photography franchise company headquartered in San Diego, Calif., has announced it is expanding its franchise operations worldwide for the first time ever.    more...

FINALLY! COFFEE IS CONVENIENT!
Bear Creek Coffee & Espresso Shop has opened its 54th coffee shop in a convenient double drive-thru format. The shop is owned by Beverly & John Saks and is located at 135 Milton Rd.    more...

Service Brands International Appoints Experienced Franchise Executive to President and COO
Service Brands International (SBI), a multi-concept franchisor of brands that provide a variety of time saving home services ideally suited for today's active consumer, announced today it has appointed John McDonald to its newly created President and COO position.    more...

EUREKA Woodworks, Inc. is now an official WMH Tools Distributor
EUREKA Woodworks, Inc. has just signed an agreement with WMH Tool Group, a subsidiary of Walter Meier Holding AG, to act as a distributor of Jet and Powermatic woodworking tools.   more...

Auto Repair Franchise that Feels Like a Spa - What a Concept!
Hardwood floors, leather couches, artwork and decorative lighting - what sounds like a cozy family room or lobby in a posh hotel is actually the waiting room of one of more than 50 auto repair franchises across the country that is on track to grow to 175 locations in the next five to seven years.    more...

Gold's Gym Unveils Conversion Program
As the economy remains uncertain and the competition from large chains continues to intensify, independent club operators across the nation are beginning to feel the pinch of stagnant and declining membership sales.    more...

CRUISE PLANNERS LAUNCHES ‘CORPS CARE’ PROGRAM, SWEEPSTAKES
Cruise Planners, a South Florida-based national cruise agency with a franchised network of more than 700 experienced travel professionals, today announced the launch of Corps Care, a new program and sweepstakes designed to help entrepreneurial veterans transition to home-based civilian career opportunities. At the heart of the Corps Care program is a series of discounts available to qualifying honorably discharged U.S. military veterans toward establishing their own independent Cruise Planners franchises.    more...

PADGETT BUSINESS SERVICES® ONCE AGAIN RANKS NUMBER ONE IN BUSINESS FINANCIAL SERVICES CATEGORY IN TH
Padgett Business Services® has once again been ranked first in the Franchise 500® category of Business Financial Services by Entrepreneur Magazine. This is the 21st consecutive year that Padgett Business Services® has been ranked as one of the top franchise systems listed in the Franchise 500®.issue of the magazine.   more...

SALADWORKS ANNOUNCES AGREEMENT WITH MULTI-UNIT FRANCHISE DEVELOPER FOR 10 LOCATIONS IN ATLANTA AREA
Saladworks, the nation’s first and largest fresh-tossed salad chain announced today it has entered into an agreement with RAMM Alliance LLC of Pennsylvania to open ten Saladworks locations throughout the Atlanta area.   more...

Fitness Together Franchise Holdings Names Jeff Jervik President and CEO
Fitness Together Franchise Holdings, Inc. has named Jeff Jervik to the position of president and CEO effective immediately. Jervik succeeds Rick Sikorski, the company's founder, who will become chairman of the board.    more...

PuroClean Lives Up to Its Recession-Resistant Reputation, Sales Grow in Tough Economy
PuroClean, the nation's fastest growing property damage remediation franchise, is doing more than just surviving in a tough economy - it's thriving with unprecedented growth in franchisee profits and new franchise deals.    more...

PostNet Executives Named Finalists for Entrepreneur of the Year Award
PostNet International Franchise Corporation today announced that Steven J. Greenbaum, CEO, and Brian Spindel, President/COO, are finalists for the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year® 2008 Award in the Rocky Mountain region.   more...

PADGETT BUSINESS SERVICES® RANKS AS A TOP 200 FRANCHISE IN FRANCHISE MARKET MAGAZINE
Padgett Business Services® has been ranked as part of the Top 200 Franchises in the spring issue of Franchise Market Magazine. Endorsed by ASBDC (Association of Small Business Development Centers) and SCORE “Counselors to America’s Small Business”, Franchise Market Magazine is designed as a resource to entrepreneurs and small businesses.    more...

Purchase of 'Ugly' Houston House Puts HomeVestors® Over 35,000 Mark
Despite the subprime mortgage fallout and real estate market woes, HomeVestors® of America, Inc., the company famous for its "We Buy Ugly Houses"® billboards, has marked the purchase of the 35,000th house by its franchise network.   more...

1 Odd Duck® Announces Two Media Partners
1 Smart Duck Management Group, the Birmingham, AL based holding company of 1 Odd Duck and all associated brands announced today that the company has executed agreements with two California based Media Partners including Revolution Media and Gretchan Gray and Associates, with both firms bringing a wealth of experience and knowledge in raising environmental awareness in the business and private sectors.    more...

Seniors Helping Seniors® In-Home Services Establishes Latest Franchise at Jacksonville, NC
To help meet the growing demand of older North Carolinians who want to remain in their own homes and stay as self-sufficient as possible, Seniors Helping SeniorsR In-Home Services (SHS) has established a new franchise at Jacksonville, North Carolina, that will cover Onslow, Carteret, Jones, Craven, Pender and New Hanover counties.    more...

Country Place Living Sells First Franchise
Country Place Living, a franchisor of assisted-living residences for seniors in rural America, has sold its first franchise. Rob Floersch and Diane Larson-Floersch signed a franchise agreement to open a Country Place Home Plus residence in Scandia, Kan.    more...

LARGEST FRANCHISEE SATISFACTION SURVEY - PADGETT BUSINESS SERVICES® TOP 50 FRANCHISE
Padgett Business Services® was recently named a Top 50 franchise as part of Franchise Business Review’s annual Franchisee Satisfaction Awards.    more...

DUCTZ franchise owner Gus Gruber expands into Charlotte, North Carolina, from his Raleigh hub
Gus Gruber launched DUCTZ of The Triangle in Raleigh in February 2006. Within a year he began receiving service calls outside the territory. To meet the demand for business, Gus set his sights 170 miles west on Charlotte—North Carolina’s largest city.    more...

400-Unit Molly Maid Franchise Rallies Behind Unprecedented Domestic Violence Awareness Campaign
Molly Maid and its 400-plus franchises across the nation announced a vigorous campaign to raise an unprecedented $150,000 for the Ms. Molly Foundation in 2008, representing a 50 percent increase over last year to continue supporting hundreds of local shelters and safe houses across America, as well as provide refuge and personal care items to victims of domestic violence.    more...

1 Odd Duck® Announces $65 Million Deal to build 182 iBuildings
1 Smart DuckR Management Group, the Birmingham, AL based holding company of 1 Odd DuckR and all associated brands announced today that the company has executed an agreement valued at $65 million with the Florida based Health Food Hut, Inc., to build 182 1 Odd DuckR iBuildings across the United States over the next ten years.    more...

MonitorClosely.com April 2008 Training Class
The following Franchisees' successfully completed their MonitorClosely.com Franchisee Training Program on May 1, 2008.   more...

PADGETT BUSINESS SERVICES® ONE OF ACCOUNTING TODAY’S ‘TOP 100’FOR 2008
Padgett Business Services® has once again made the ‘Top 100’ in Accounting Today’s annual ranking of tax and accounting firms. Padgett, ranked 61st in the 2008 ‘Top 100’ issue, is a leading provider of financial reporting and tax consulting services to small business owners throughout North America.   more...

Giving it 125 percent…L&W Investigations lands 125th client
Something happened to L&W Investigations on its way to signing its 100th client: clients 101, 102, 103, etc. So the up-and-coming private investigations firm, which specializes in insurance claims, did the next logical thing. L&W saved their announcement for the next milestone number, 125.    more...

EASTER SEALS BUYS SERVICEMASTER CLEAN FRANCHISE TO EMPLOY DISABLED WORKERS
Easter Seals of Greater Waterbury, CT has decided to join forces with ServiceMaster Clean to deliver professional janitorial services to its customers.    more...

Chicago Area DUCTZ Owner Awarded Franchisee of the Year
Les O’Hara, owner of DUCTZ of Chicago North Shore, received the Franchisee of the Year Award from DUCTZ Indoor Air Professionals at the DUCTZ International Convention in Orlando, Florida.    more...

Out on the water and hungry?
Now you can get pizza between mile markers 9 and 10 on Lake Gaston, North Carolina from the Manny and Olga's Pizza Boat.   more...

Cartridge World Names Joy James Senior VP of Business Development
Cartridge World, the world's fastest growing ink and toner refilling retailer and franchisor in the $60 billion printer cartridge industry, announces the appointment of Joy James as senior vice president of business development.    more...

DUCTZ Recognized as “Best of the Best” In Entrepreneur Magazine’s May Issue.
DUCTZ Indoor Air Professionals, the nation’s largest heating, ventilation and air conditioning restoration business, keeps good company this month in Entrepreneur’s “All The Best” feature section.    more...

Manny & Olga’s Pizza heads West
Manny & Olga’s, announced today it has signed an agreement for its newest franchise location in Reno, NV.    more...

Chyten Educational Services Continues National Expansion
After the jam-packed IFE franchise show in Washington, DC, Chyten Educational Services, the premier tutoring & test preparation business in the greater Boston area, announces the rapid roll-out of their national expansion plan, with soon to be established centers in Arizona & No. Carolina, and with an additional 7 locations being negotiated in New England & the Mid-Atlantic region.    more...

Tanning Leader Desert Sun Targets San Diego for Expansion
Desert Sun Tanning Salons, a Seattle-area based indoor tanning salon chain, has announced expansion plans to open 20 locations in San Diego through franchise ownership, in addition to the first location that recently opened in the Pacific Beach area.    more...

SALADWORKS INKS AGREEMENT WITH MULTI-UNIT DEVELOPER FOR BOSTON DEBUT
Saladworks, the nation’s first and largest fresh-tossed salad chain announced today it has signed an agreement with a multi-unit developer for three locations in Boston, MA.   more...

FANTASTIC SAMS HAIR SALONS IS 'STYLIN' IN PHILADELPHIA
Fantastic Sams, a full service hair salon brand with nearly 1400 salons in the US and Canada, is continuing its expansion into the Philadelphia market. The company recently opened an additional franchise location in South New Jersey with a new salon located in the Greentree Square shopping center in Marlton, NJ.    more...

DUCTZ Picked as a Leading Home-Improvement Business Opportunity
Inc. magazine’s Candee Wilde, names DUCTZ, Entrepreneur magazine’s #1 duct-cleaning franchise, one of her “Candee’s Picks” in the “Franchise” section of the May issue.   more...

DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen® Announces New Hire and Promotion
DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen, a national leader in home remodeling, announces staff changes within its franchise systems management department.    more...

First Choice Business Brokers breaks into European niche market
First Choice Business Brokers (FCBB), a leading US-American franchise company within business brokerages, now intends to transfer its efficient franchise model to the European market.   more...

President and CEO of FRANdata reveals the 2008 facts.
Darrell Johnson, President and CEO of FRANdata will reveal "Recent Franchise Trends and Outlook for Remainder of 2008" at the New England Franchise Association (NEFA) meeting on Tuesday, May 20, 5:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. at the Doubletree Guest Suites, 550 Winter Street Waltham, MA.    more...

Cuppy’s Coffee & More acquired by FranSynergy
Cuppy’s Coffee & More, a specialty coffee and smoothie franchise, located in Fort Walton Beach, FL, announced that FranSynergy, Inc., an Alabama-based franchise support and consulting firm, lead by Dale Nabors, CEO, has acquired all of the corporate stock of the company.   more...

HomeVestors Sponsors Day on the Hill April 30th for National REIA in Washington D.C.
HomeVestors of America, Inc., known as the "We Buy Ugly Houses" company, is sponsoring the National Real Estate Investors Association's (REIA) "Day on the Hill," April 30 in Washington D.C.   more...

Bark Busters Partners with SPCA International to Support Operation Baghdad Pups
To help support the troops who have befriended pets they want to bring back home, Bark Busters, the world’s largest dog training company, has expanded its relationship with SPCA International to support Operation Baghdad Pups, a program that provides assistance to servicemen and their families who wish to transport an animal from the war zone in the Middle East to their home in the United States.    more...

Saladworks Ready for Turbo-Charged Growth
You know the old adage, “It’s all about location.” Well, Saladworks is about to be where every other business only wishes they were. The nation’s #1 fresh-tossed salad franchise has signed Site Development Incorporated as their exclusive real estate broker for their targeted growth areas.    more...

Rapid increase of licence allocation expected
First Choice Business Brokers, a leading franchise company in business brokerage located in Nevada, today announced the engagement of Michael Bohannon as new Vice President of US Franchise Development.    more...

Buyers, What Are You Waiting For?
Recently, the inventory of homes for sale has grown to an all-time high. As a result home prices have declined in many major markets for the first time in almost a decade. Many home buyers are holding out, assuming that they will get a better deal down the road, but savvy buyers are not waiting. They’re finding ways to negotiate good deals now.   more...

Seniors Helping Seniors® Establishes Franchise to Serve Raleigh, N.C., and Surrounding Area
To help meet the growing demand of older North Carolinians who want to remain in their own homes and stay as self-sufficient as possible, Seniors Helping Seniors In-Home Services (SHS) has established a new franchise in Raleigh, North Carolina, that will also serve the communities of Cary, Garner and Fuquay-Varina and other areas of Wake County.    more...

MC2 Energy Drink becomes Primary Sponsorship for MacDonald Motorsports in Mexico City
MacDonald Motorsports and driver DJ Kennington announced that MC2 Energy Drink has partnered with the organization as the primary sponsor for the NASCAR Nationwide Series, Corona 200 at the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez in Mexico City on April 20th.   more...

Saladworks Ready To Take Florida By Storm
Get ready to see a lot more Saladworks’ signs popping up in Florida. The nation’s #1 fresh-tossed salad franchise is partnering with a Florida businessman who will open 30 new franchises throughout the state.    more...

FANTASTIC SAMS HAIR SALONS IS ‘STYLIN’ IN NEW YORK
Fantastic Sams, a full service hair salon franchise with nearly 1400 salons in the US and Canada, is announcing its arrival in the metro New York area.    more...

L&W Investigations enjoys 43 percent increase in first quarter
L&W Investigations, the foremost private investigations firm specializing in insurance cases and claims, announced its first quarter results indicating a 43 percent increase in client billings.    more...

SALADWORKS HONORS ADMINISTRATIVE PROFESSIONALS WITH FREE SALAD
In honor of Administrative Professionals Day, Saladworks is giving a complimentary “Avocadolicious Salad” to every secretary that visits any of the 91 franchise locations from 11-3 PM ET on April 23.   more...

Little Caesars #1 Pizza Chain in 2007 U.S. Store Growth
Little Caesar Enterprises, Inc. today announced that it built more domestic units than any other pizza chain in 2007, while being recognized as the top value quick serve restaurant chain in the U.S.   more...

AIS Media Announces New Itelemal® Microchip - Tracks Postal Mail
AIS Media, an Interactive marketing and web services company, announced today it has filed for patent rights to its new prototype Itelemal® Microchip that reports real-time statistics of delivery, open and response rates of U.S. Postal Mail.   more...

Unz acquires L&W Investigations' Northern California office
L&W Investigations, a private investigations firm specializing in insurance claims, recently announced the acquisition of its Northern California office by Bradshaw Unz. Based in Coronado, California, the new L&W office will cover all four Bay area cities and Sacramento, as well as the rest of Northern California.    more...

SmartView™ Window Solutions Offers Environmental Benefits for Homes and Business
Making its debut on the national franchise stage, SmartView™ Window Solutions is shedding light on the positive environmental and economic impact of window film and a burgeoning industry sector.   more...

First Choice Business Brokers allocates Master Franchises in Europe
First Choice Business Brokers’ (FCBB) plans to transfer its efficient franchise model containing business brokerage services to the European market now become concrete: Motivated by first positive response from the European market the USAmerican franchise company intends to contract with intermediaries who are to recruit individual European franchisees.   more...

Always Best Care Senior Services - 2008 major growth
America's premier In-Home Care, Assisted Living Community Placement Service, and Personal Response Company, is proud to announce seniors in Stockton, Galt, Lodi, Santa Barbara, Granada Hills, Sherman Oaks, Burbank, Glendale, Pasadena, Orange, and San Diego California can now rely on Always Best Care Senior Services for outstanding care.    more...

Fantastic Sams is 'Stylin' in Boston
Fantastic Sams, a full service hair salon franchise with nearly 1400 salons in the US and Canada, is continuing its expansion into its home-base Boston market.    more...

One-on-One Training Keeps Carvel Ice Cream Refreshed
From now until May, Carvel Ice Cream's franchise support team is on a mission to visit roughly 440 Carvel Ice Cream locations to implement six new blended frozen drinks as part of their promise to keep the brand fresh, and maintain a leadership position within the ice cream category.    more...

David Gaines Takes It All In Stride
David Gaines has been a franchisee for only four years, but he and his partners now own one of the largest geographical areas of franchises in Unishippers. Encompassing Greensboro, Louisville, Orlando, Tampa, Ft. Lauderdale, Miami and Washington, D.C., this wide territory brings with it both advantages and challenges, according to David.    more...

Special Offer - Andy OnCall®
Tom Harris, founder and president of ANDY ONCALLR Franchising, Inc. announces a special financing option effective immediately.    more...

CMIT SOLUTIONS PROVIDES PEACE OF MIND
CMIT Solutions, a leading information technology (IT) solutions provider for small and mid-size businesses with nearly 100 franchise locations nationwide, today announced the release of CMIT Guardian, an advanced, comprehensive suite of services designed to protect computer systems against unforeseen disruptions.   more...

Indoor Tanning Association Launches Campaign
Today, the Indoor Tanning Association (ITA) launched an aggressive nationwide campaign encouraging the public to rethink sun-tanning and criticizing dermatologists and the sunscreen and cosmetics industries for scaring Americans away from the sun.    more...

Bear Creek Coffee Experiences Growth
Bear Creek Coffee & Espresso Company celebrated its eighth year of business with 22 new units opened in 2007. The continued growth of this Coffee Company, which offers double drive-thru units, café build-outs, and carts & kiosks as a tool to market their fresh roasted gourmet coffee, has translated into big savings for their licensees.   more...

Worth investigating. First investigation franchise reveals unique opportunity.
L&W Investigations, the foremost private investigations franchise specializing in insurance fraud, will be exhibiting for the first time at the 17th International Franchise Expo (IFE), sponsored by the International Franchise Association (IFA), at the Washington Convention Center in Washington, DC April 11-13, 2008.   more...

TSS Photography Launches 'Volunteer of the Year' Award Program
As the nation's leading youth photography franchise with more than 230 locations in 42 states, TSS Photography has built a reputation for providing the highest quality services and products for school and sports portraits - and for making a difference in the lives and organizations within each community it has served for more than 25 years.    more...

Ident-A-Kid Franchisees Gain More Exposure From Corporate Partnerships
Ident-A-Kid, the nation's leading franchise in child identification and safety, recently launched a partnership program that's increasing the company's community presence and media exposure. Joining forces with both national and local partners, Ident-A-Kid offers many of its franchisees the opportunity for greater community exposure through special promotions and the press these events generate.    more...

Athletic Nation To Train Stealth Players
Athletic Nation and the San Jose Stealth professional indoor lacrosse team announced today a new strategic relationship between the two organizations.    more...

Interactive Marketing and Community Outreach Propels Bar-B-Cutie
In a world of diminishing personal iterations, people are thrilled to be personally invited to our restaurant. "The complimentary 'Cutie Buck' offers are icing on the cake!" says Christie McFarland, Bar-B-Cutie Director of Marketing.    more...

L&W Investigations holds national convention for its franchisees April 7-8
With more than 55 territories across the U.S. and Canada, L&W Investigations deploys a network of investigators to solve insurance fraud cases for its clients. For two days, the brain trust behind that network, L&W franchise owners, will convene in Boston for L&W Investigations annual national convention on April 7 and 8.    more...

i9 SPORTS® TEAMS UP WITH WALT DISNEY PICTURES
i9 Sports Corporation, a leading franchisor of youth sports leagues, camps, and programs, announces a brand new collaboration with entertainment icon, Walt Disney Pictures.   more...

Times May Have Changed. But Batteries Still Required
Celebrating its 20th anniversary in 2008, Batteries Plus has set lofty development goals for the franchise system this year. To mark the milestone, the chain is "going back" to the 1980s with a $20,000 reduced franchise fee in certain markets - one thousand dollar savings for every year the chain has been in business.    more...

LA BOXING Just Gets Bigger in New Jersey
Southern California-based LA BOXING Franchise Corporation continues its fast-growth pace with the signing of one franchise per week, taking the organization to 104 units in 19 states and Puerto Rico.    more...

TeamLogic IT Earns Fast 55 Ranking
TeamLogic IT®, a nationwide network of businesses providing a wide range of outsourced IT support services to companies, recently made the Fast 55 ranking compiled by Franchise Times magazine. TeamLogic IT ranked number 21 of the top 55 companies on the report. The full listing is published in the March issue of Franchise Times.   more...

HouseMaster Hits Top 50, Again!
HouseMaster, the most experienced home inspection franchise in the industry, once again made the top 50 list on the prestigious Franchise Business Review (FBR) survey. The positive experiences of HouseMaster franchisees all across North America were reflected in this outstanding ranking. This year, HouseMaster broke into the top 20 on this elite top 50 list.    more...

AWARDS PRESENTED FOR HIGH FRANCHISEE SATISFACTION
When nearly 45,000 franchisees talk about their franchise systems, they have something to say. The 2008 Franchisee Satisfaction Awards presented by Franchise Business Review highlights those franchises whose validation among their franchisees was superior in the industry. According to Eric Stites, President of Franchise Business Review, franchisee satisfaction is a primary leading indicator of long-term system growth and success.   more...

TeamLogic IT Expands Into Ireland and the United Kingdom
TeamLogic IT®, a nationwide network of computer consultation, maintenance and repair businesses, announces its first international expansion with the recent award of a master franchise agreement for the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland. The agreement was awarded to Michael Osborne and Allister Crawford, both of Belfast. Their first TeamLogic IT location has officially opened in Belfast, Northern Ireland.   more...

LA Boxing Expands to 101st Franchise
LA BOXING Franchise Corporation, a national operator of distinctive cardio boxing, kickboxing and MMA health and fitness gyms, announced today the signing of an exclusive franchise for a portion of Long Beach, CA. The new franchise was awarded to Bryson W. Miller.    more...

Personal Training Studio Demonstrates the Power of Franchising
Personal Training Professionals announces the opening of another personal training studio in Wilton, CT. This is the first new location since offering the concept as a franchise in 2007 and on the heels of 10 successful years in the original New Canaan location.    more...

Leading Home Repair and Maintenance Franchise Teams Up with Television's Most Noted Handyman Person
Mr. Handyman, a national home repair and maintenance franchise and the world's No. 1 employer of handymen worldwide, has just announced that television's most famed handyman persona, Richard Karn, the competent and dryly humorous character Al Borland from ABC's former sitcom "Home Improvement," has joined its ranks and will serve as the national spokesperson and face of the brand for the next two years.    more...

LA Boxing Reaches Milestone with 100th Franchise
LA BOXING Franchise Corporation, a national operator of distinctive cardio boxing, kickboxing and MMA health and fitness gyms, announced today the signing of an exclusive franchise for the Beverly Hills, CA, area. The new franchise was awarded to Fitness USA, Inc. The Southern California-based LA BOXING Franchise Corporation continues its fast-paced expansion, taking the franchise company to 100 units in 19 states and Puerto Rico.    more...

Rent'N Go Opens in Rio Rancho
Rent'N Go custom wheels today announced the opening of its newest retail store in Rio Rancho, a suburb of Albuquerque, MN, under the leadership of franchisee Manny Holstrom.    more...

Fuego Entertainment Announces $425,000 in Advertising Revenue From Beverage Plus
Fuego Entertainment, Inc. today announces advertising revenues of $425,000 for multiple banner advertisement on Fuego's new web portal.   more...

Investigating opportunity. L&W Investigations awards Colorado territory to Richard Benzo.
L&W Investigations, a private investigations firm specializing in insurance fraud, recently awarded its Colorado territory to Richard Benzo. Based in Boulder, the new Colorado office joins a network of 35 private investigations offices across the U.S. and Canada.    more...

SAXBYS COFFEE HOSTS FRANCHISE SEMINAR FOR GREATER PHILADELPHIA REGION
Saxbys Coffee Worldwide, America's fastest-growing specialty coffee franchise, will host an educational franchise seminar this weekend to share information on franchise opportunities in the greater Philadelphia area.    more...

JUMP ON IN™ ANNOUNCES AVAILABILITY OF FRANCHISES
Jump On In™, Inc. announced that it has begun offering Unit Franchises. The announcement reinforces the company’s growth plan which has already experienced tremendous sales growth in the last year.    more...

Landscape Lighting Firm Lights up Dallas
Local homeowners, builders and landscape architects looking to create visually dramatic properties have a port in the storm with Lighthouse Landscape Lighting of Dallas.   more...

Pump It Up and Autism Society of America Team Up
The Autism Society of America, the nation's leading grassroots autism organization, and Pump It Up, the nation's largest and fastest-growing franchise of giant indoor inflatable playgrounds for private parties, announced today the launch of "Bounce for Autism" - a new nationwide, community-based fundraising event that combines family fun with raising awareness and support for autism in locations that welcome children on the autism spectrum.   more...

Rick Lamark to Develop Northern California Region of Redding to Chico
Rick Lamark, age 53, executed a franchise agreement today to develop multiple Athletic Nation- Men's Personal Training Gyms throughout an 80 mile area stretching from Redding to Chico, California.    more...

BUSINESS SUCCESS IS ALL IN THE FAMILY
Twenty-six-year-old Ash Robinson, president and CEO of JW Tumbles, seems as though she was destined to lead the franchisor of children's fitness and learning centers.   more...

Sir Speedy Global Expansion Reaches India and Saudi Arabia
Sir Speedy Printing has expanded its international network of printing center franchises, awarding an area franchise for India to Chandra Narra and HiQ Business Solutions. The first Sir Speedy center in India has opened in Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh.   more...

Unishippers Launches New Website to Benefit Customers
Unishippers Global Logistics, LLC, the largest reseller of complete shipping services in the U.S., today announced the launch of a new Unishippers.com website for its customers. Following extensive customer research and significant technical development, Unishippers has created a new online shipping experience designed to make shipping faster and easier.    more...

News about the MC2 Energy Drink / NPPL Dodge Race Car # 81
MacDonald Motorsports is proud to announce that Beverage Plus, a Nevada Corporation based in Las Vegas has joined the organization in sponsorship. MC2 Energy Drink will be displayed on the trunk lid of the MacDonald Motorsports #81 entry driven by DJ Kennington this weekend in the Sam’s Town 300 race in Las Vegas, Nevada.    more...

Bark Busters Offers Franchise Discount to U.S. Veterans
Bark Busters, the world’s largest dog training company, has launched a new program to help U.S. veterans leverage the skills they’ve learned in the military into successful franchise businesses.   more...

Can Staging Help Buyers Look Past Defects?
As home prices decline and mortgage funding dries up, many Realtors® and home sellers have looked to “staging” to help move a home. However, a fresh coat of paint and a little de-cluttering won’t necessarily make a savvy buyer overlook more serious problems with a house.    more...

Sure-Step Takes the World by Storm We are now in 38 Countries around the World and growing strong!
A revolutionary floor treatment that eliminates slip and fall accidents, and danger zones, thereby reducing liability is now expanding in the European market.    more...

Auto by Rent Franchising, LLC Introduces Rent to Own Auto Franchise Concept
Auto by Rent Franchising, LLC is a subsidiary of Auto by Rent, Inc. of Springfield, Missouri and is pleased to introduce a unique and profitable franchise opportunity to 36 states throughout the U.S.   more...

“Manny & Olga’s Pizza to compete in the 2008 International Pizza Challenge”
Manny & Olga’s Pizza will be competing against 70 other pizzerias at the 2008 International Pizza Challenge. The event will be held on April 1-3, 2008 at the Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. The winner will receive recognition as the Best Traditional Pizza in the World.    more...

LA Boxing Becomes the Exclusive Health Club of USA Boxing
LA Boxing, the premier boxing-based fitness gym franchise in the nation, has become an official sponsor of USA Boxing. The nationwide chain of gyms will now be the Official Boxing, Health and Exercise Club of USA Boxing, the National Governing Body for amateur boxing in the United States.   more...

Desert Sun Tanning Executive Earns Franchise Certification
Mark Willard, Director of Franchise Operations with Desert Sun Tanning was recently designated as a Certified Franchise Executive by the Institute of Certified Franchise Executives.   more...

Montana Signs Letter of Intent to Become the Beverly Hills Franchisee of LA Boxing
Montana Mining Corp. today announced that its wholly owned subsidiary Fitness USA, Inc. has entered into a letter of intent with LA Boxing Franchise Corporation to become the exclusive franchisee of LA Boxing for the Beverly Hills/Brentwood area of Los Angeles, California. LA Boxing is a national operator of distinctive cardio boxing, kick boxing, and mixed martial arts (MMA) health and fitness gyms.   more...

LITTLE CAESARS® PIZZA TARGETS NEW ORLEANS FOR MAJOR GROWTH
Industry leader Little Caesars, well known for its innovative "Pizza!Pizza!" promotion and more recently, the convenient, value and quality oriented HOT-N-READY offering, has selected New Orleans as a key market to grow its chain.   more...

Money Mailer Announces Exclusive Partnership with ePrize
Money Mailer, a leader in the $62 billion direct marketing industry since 1979, today announced a strategic partnership with ePrize, the worldwide leader in interactive promotions to help advertisers get and keep more customers combining the power of interactive promotions with direct mail.   more...

Murphy Business One of Top New Franchises
Murphy Business & Financial Corporation, one of the largest business brokerage firms in the country, ended its first full year as a franchise with 80 franchisees in the U.S. and one international franchisee in San Jose, Costa Rica.    more...

Moe's Southwest Grill Energizes Franchise Growth Following Recent Acquisition
Moe's Southwest Grill, a 2007 Top Ten Growth Chain according to Restaurant Hospitality and Technomic, is prepared for vigorous franchise growth following its recent acquisition by FOCUS Brands®, Inc with the same flavor and energy found in its more than 370 fast-casual restaurants.    more...

Manny & Olga's will be offering heart-shaped pizzas this Valentines Day.
Manny & Olga's Pizza, voted "Top 100 New Franchises" two years running, has a simple, heart-felt solution to Valentins Day: A heart-shaped pizza. Manny & Olga's Pizza heart-shaped pizzas are a perfect way for parents to express their love on Valentine's Day, especially when leaving the kids for a night on the town.    more...

Helpful Hints for Sharing Valentine's Day With Your Dog
Bark Busters Home Dog Training Offers Tips for Treating Your Dog on Valentine’s Day.   more...

Consultants in Tutoring/PR/Finance Recently buy a Franchise
College Assistance Plus has signed up another Independent Tutor which fits right into their business model. Now the Tutor who has formed a relationship with their clients can help them navigate the college process and help the families save money and time.   more...

Maui Wowi® Hawaiian Coffees & Smoothies Launches Grand Opening Events at Six LA Locations
Maui Wowi Hawaiian Coffees and Smoothies, the premier destination for authentic Hawaiian products on the mainland, proudly announces the grand opening of six new LA area locations. Grand opening celebrations for the new locations are scheduled to take place during the months of February and March.   more...

LA BOXING Awards First Indiana Franchise
LA BOXING Franchise Corporation, a membership physical fitness company consisting of unique boxing kickboxing and MMA training regimens which utilize a system and products that are proprietary to LA Boxing, announced that it has signed an exclusive franchise agreement for Merrillville, Indiana, with Paul and Danielle Vale.    more...

Fuego Entertainment Taps Into the Advertising Arena and Announces $300,000 in Advertising Revenue
Fuego Entertainment, Inc. today announces advertising revenues of $300,000 resulting from a single banner advertisement on Fuego's new web portal.    more...

Pillar To Post Named First in Home Inspections
For the sixth consecutive year, Pillar To Post, Inc., the leader in home inspection services, has been named #1 in the Home Inspection category by Entrepreneur Magazine's 29th Annual Franchise 500R issue. Overall Pillar To Post ranked #143 in the Entrepreneur 500 list.    more...

Coffee Entrepreneur Announces New Grind!
Susan Hartley, President of Coffee Perks and Coffee Perks Franchise Inc., announced her resignation today “to pursue new dreams”. Hartley sold her interests in the companies and passed on leadership to her existing Partners and Vice Presidents, Christian Hosking and Beverly Cleary.   more...

UNITS Franchise Group, Inc. Recruits Two Seasoned Franchise Professionals to Executive Team Advisory
UNITS Franchising Group, Inc., a leading franchise company in the mobile-storage industry offering highly innovative, affordable and convenient storage services, today announced the appointment of two seasoned franchise industry veterans, Linda and Victor Burzynski, to further propel growth of the brand in markets throughout the United States.    more...

Navis Pack & Ship Ranked Among Best Franchises on 2008 Entrepreneur Franchise 500
Navis Pack & Ship was ranked #294 on Entrepreneur magazine's annual list of top 500 franchises. Considered the best known and most comprehensive franchise ranking, the Entrepreneur Franchise 500 is compiled using a top-secret formula based on factors such as financial strength and stability, growth rate and size of the system.   more...

Mr. Handyman Nails the Competition
As the country's leading full-service home repair and maintenance franchise and the No. 1 employer of handymen worldwide, Mr. Handyman is making good on its mission to shrink the number of home repair "to-do lists" throughout the country, adding an additional 50 locations in 2008 that will relieve millions of consumers from the stress associated with the pain and procrastination associated with home improvement issues.    more...

Navis Awarded Federal Maritime Commission License To Handle International Ocean Shipments
The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) has Awarded an Ocean Transportation Intermediary (OTI) license to the parent company of Navis Pack & Ship. The license enables Navis franchise operators to offer international ocean shipping services.    more...

TeamLogic IT Arrives in Hollywood
TeamLogic IT®, a nationwide network of computer consultation, managed services and repair businesses designed to address the IT needs of small- to medium-sized businesses, recently arrived in Hollywood.   more...

Candee Wilde, of Inc. Magazine, Names Blue Coast Financial A Top Franchise
Candee Wilde, consultant and writer of Inc. Magazine, named Blue Coast Financial Group one of her top picks for franchise and business opportunities in the in the Business Services sector.   more...

FANTASTIC SAMS HAIR SALONS IS ‘STYLIN’ IN LOS ANGELES
Fantastic Sams, a full service hair salon franchise with nearly 1400 salons in the US and Canada, is continuing its expansion into the Los Angeles market. The company recently opened four franchise locations in the Los Angeles area    more...

MAUIWOWI® HAWAIIAN NAMED TO ENTREPRENEUR MAGAZINE’S FRANCHISE 500® FOR FIFTH STRAIGHT YEAR
Maui Wowi Hawaiian, the premier destination for authentic Hawaiian products on the mainland, today announced it has been named to Entrepreneur magazine’s high-respected Franchise 500® ranking for the fifth consecutive year. Listed at #190 overall for 2008, Maui Wowi Hawaiian also came in at #165 on the magazine’s listing of America’s Top Global Franchises.   more...

Fuego Entertainment Taps Into the Advertising Arena and Announces $300,000 in Advertising Revenue in
Fuego Entertainment, Inc. today announces advertising revenues of $300,000 resulting from a single banner advertisement on Fuego's new web portal. The contract was negotiated with Beverage Plus, a Nevada Corporation, and the holder of an exclusive worldwide license for the entire beverage product line of the Missouri-based Roubi Doux Beverage Company. Beverage Plus, a company now exporting to Latin American countries, wishes to align itself with companies such as Fuego Entertainment, Inc. who market to Latin American consumers.    more...

IDENT-A-KID SELECTS LIFELOCK® AS IDENTITY THEFT PROTECTION FOR OVER 3 MILLION CLIENTS
LifeLock® CEO Todd Davis announced today that Ident-A-Kid selected LifeLock to provide identity theft protection to millions of its clients at a discounted rate.   more...

Time-Crunched Families, Perpetual Dust Leads to Record Franchise Growth for Molly Maid
As the tightening economy created busier - and messier - American households, 2007 marked an immaculate year of franchise growth of Molly Maid. Expansion throughout the United States continued with Molly Maid opening more than 40 units in five previously untapped markets.    more...

Bear Creek Coffee Shop brewing in Knoxsville, TN, suburb of Farragut
The Kroger development at Campbell Station Exchange attracted some notice recently when an applicant for a lease requested a zoning ordinance change.    more...

Entrepreneur Magazine’s 2008 Franchise 500 Ranks DUCTZ #1
John Rotche, president of Ductz International, LLC, formally announced the New Year achievement to company staffers and franchise owners across the country. Entrepreneur Magazine’s 2008 Franchise 500 ranks DUCTZ the #1 franchise.    more...

Extra Innings Baseball-Softball Training Center Grand Opening in Jackson, NJ
Welcome to the Extra Innings Franchise Opportunity. If you love the game of Baseball or Softball and would be a great business owner, Extra Innings may be for you. The Extra Innings team can help you transform your passion of the sports, to a successful business.   more...

The Little Gym Signs Master Franchise Agreement for Middle East
The Little Gym International is the leading children’s motor-skill development franchise in the world. The Little Gym International franchise has entered into a master franchise agreement with an existing franchise owner in Kuwait City, Kuwait, to develop at least 15 and as many as 50 locations in the Middle East over the next decade.   more...

Manny & Olga´s Pizza adds the first of many new units in 2008
Manny & Olga´s Pizza is the Baltimore/Washington D.C. area´s best-kept secret no more. The popular franchise company - known for its freshly made, reasonably priced pizzas delivered into the wee hours - has been "discovered" by franchise industry veterans and recognized as one of the "Top 100 New Franchises".   more...

SIGNS NOW FRANCHISE ADVISORY BOARD APPOINTS TWO NEW MEMBERS
Signs Now recently held elections for new seats for the company’s Franchise Advisory Board (FAB), and has named Kristin Trevino and Travis Masters as its two newest members.    more...

Cybertary Inc. Helps Entrepreneurs and Small Businesses Become More Successful Despite the Economy
This time of Year, many businesses are resolving to avoid layoffs by curtailing unnecessary hiring. At the same time, many small businesses are flourishing due to their ability to be more nimble than their corporate competition.    more...

FANTASTIC SAMS HAIR SALONS IS 'STYLIN' IN ATLANTA
Fantastic Sams, a full service hair salon brand, is continuing its expansion into the Atlanta, Georgia market.    more...

DUCTZ Franchise Featured On TV’s Designing Spaces
Designing Spaces features a prominent segment on how to ensure a healthy home environment with DUCTZ International franchise founder and president, John Rotche.   more...

Service Brands International TapsJim Evers to Direct Business Development Initiative.
David G. McKinnon, founder and chairman of Service Brands International (SBI), a multi-concept franchisor, announced that senior vice president Jim Evers has been named to spearhead their new business development effort.    more...

FANTASTIC SAMS HAIR SALONS RECOGNIZED BY NATIONAL MINORITY FRANCHISING INITIATIVE
Fantastic Sams was recently ranked as one of the “50 Top Franchises for Minorities” and the “Top 25 Franchises for Hispanics” by the National Minority Franchising Initiative and Hispanic Enterprise Magazine.    more...

Landscape Company Hires Development Experts for Domestic Growth
Landscape design firm, Earth Graphics, has contracted franchise development company, Franchise Greenhouse, to assist with their U.S. expansion goals for the next three years.    more...

FANTASTIC SAMS HAIR SALONS IS 'STYLIN' IN LOS ANGELES
Fantastic Sams, a full service hair salon brand with nearly 1400 salons in the US and Canada, is continuing to expand their franchise into the Los Angeles market.   more...

Corporate Law Center announces that Macaire K. Moran joined the firm as a corporate, franchise and s
Corporate Law Center is happy to announce that its hired a corporate, franchise and security attorney.   more...

BEAR CREEK COFFEE & ESPRESSO COMPANY EXPANDS IN MICHIGAN WITH TWO NEW SHOPS
Bear Creek Coffee and Espresso Company is has opened its 50th & 51st location in Kalamazoo & Battle Creek Michigan.   more...

TeamLogic IT Adds More Than 20 Locations in 2007
TeamLogic IT®, a nationwide network of computer consultation, managed services and repair businesses, has experienced significant growth in 2007, adding 21 locations to it’s network. The company is now represented in 19 states as well as Northern Ireland through a Master License agreement that includes plans to expand into the United Kingdom.   more...

Ident-A-Kid Launches New Website
The newly redesigned website of Ident-A-Kid is live on the World Wide Web. The new website features expanded content and an innovative Flash design that integrates video, audio, text and animated graphics to create a truly immersive user experience.    more...

THE VETERANS BUSINESS OUTREACH CENTER PRESENTS:
The Veterans Business Outreach Center (VBOC) will present a variety of classes during the month of January for veterans interested in owning a franchise or their own business.   more...

Sir Speedy Printing Ranks Among the Best in Franchising and Printing
Sir Speedy Printing has recently been named to a number of industry ranking reports. The company ranked number 157 on the Franchise Times Top 200 List, number 284 on the Entrepreneur Franchise 500 and number 20 on the Printing Impressions 400. In addition, Entrepreneur ranked the company number 147 of America’s Top Global Franchises.   more...

Franchise veteran chosen to lead development of emerging brand throughout the United States
In conjunction with the acceleration of its franchising program and plans to multiply its national presence to 275 territories, DoodyCalls has recruited a franchising expert to bring the company's expansion to fruition, and announces the appointment of Paul Martell as Director of Franchise Recruitment.    more...

Cuppy’s Coffee Brews Up Record Growth in 2007
Cuppy’s Coffee, Smoothies & More, Inc., a rapidly growing specialty coffee and smoothie franchise business, today announced a record year of growth in 2007 marked by the opening of 33 stores and signed franchise agreements for over 200 locations to be opened in 2008.    more...

Bark Busters Offers Tips for Bringing Home a Puppy
More than a million puppies will be given as gifts this holiday season. To help new pet parents prepare, Bark Busters, the world’s largest dog training company, has compiled a series of essential tips based on the experience of the company’s worldwide network of dog behavioral therapists.   more...

Salad Creations Named Number One Salad-Only Franchise by Entrepreneur Magazine
Salad Creations, a national franchise offering a fresh alternative to fast-food for today’s healthy lifestyle, was named the number one salad-only franchise in Entrepreneur Magazine’s “2008 Franchise 500” ranking appearing the January issue on newsstands today.    more...

SIGNS NOW WOMEN FRANCHISE OWNERS ACHIEVE GROWTH AND SUCCESS IN INDUSTRY
According to the Center for Women’s Business Research (CWBR), nearly 10.4 million firms are majority owned by women, employing more than 12.8 million people, and generating $1.9 trillion in sales. As one of the first sign franchise companies, Signs Now continues to recruit and assist successful women business owners, with some of the top ranking franchises in the system under women ownership.   more...

Athletic Nation Now Offering Strength Training to High School Athletes
Based on the demand of local high school sports programs and the timeliness of the rampant abuse of steroids across America's high schools, Athletic Nation announced today its new Strength Training Program for male high school athletes.    more...

Maui Wowi Helps Childrens Hospital, Los Angeles
The spate of toy recalls currently sweeping the U.S. has impacted more than retail shelves and children's toy chests. At the Childrens Hospital Los Angeles, where for years, every patient and his or her sibling or relative has received a new toy, supplies have taken a major hit. Maui Wowi Hawaiian wants to help -- and is asking for the public to join in.   more...

Cuppy’s Coffee, Smoothies & More Celebrates the Grand Opening of two new Michigan locations
Cuppy’s Coffee, Smoothies & More is opening two additional locations in Michigan this month, and has big plans for expansion over the next five years. The first mall kiosk to open this month is located in the Southland Center in Taylor, MI and is celebrating its Grand Opening Tuesday December 11, 2007. The second mall location is a kiosk/café and is celebrating its Grand Opening December 15, 2007 in the Westwood Mall in Jackson, MI.   more...

Retro Fitness Experiences Record Franchise Growth with Revival of Pop Culture Blast from the Past
Retro Fitness, an awe-inspiring workout destination that offers exercisers an affordable "escape" experience that flashes back to the 1980s, is rapidly gaining muscle in the $15.9 billion fitness industry, hitting the 60-unit mark within its first year of franchising and on track to open 450 additional franchise locations in the next three years.    more...

Ident-A-Kid Ranked No. 1 in Category
Following an unprecedented year of growth and change, Entrepreneur Magazine has named Ident-A-Kid as the best franchise in its category for next year's Franchise 500 ranking.    more...

STEALING STARBUCKS®’ BUZZ
Cuppy’s Coffee, Smoothies & More is opening two additional locations in Michigan this month, and has big plans for expansion over the next five years.   more...

PALM BEACH TAN ENHANCES TONE OF ITS ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE
In a move to maintain Palm Beach Tan's dominance in the multi-billion dollar indoor tanning industry, Palm Beach Tan, is pleased to announce recent organizational changes to better serve the company and its franchisees.    more...

LA Boxing Area Developer Continues Expansion in Colorado
LA BOXING Franchise Corporation, a national operator of distinctive cardio boxing and kickboxing health and fitness gyms, announced today the signing of an exclusive franchise for the Colorado Springs/Pueblo area. These exclusive-rights add additional territory to the area development franchise awarded to a local Denver business person who has committed to opening at least 8 LA BOXING franchises in Colorado.    more...

EmbroidMe Executive Appointed to Prestigious ASI Advisory Board
Tipton Shonkwiler, Director of Marketing for United Franchise Group, which includes promotional products retailer EmbroidMe, has been named to the Advertising Specialties Institute’s (ASI) esteemed ASI Show Advisory Board, where he will serve a two-year term.    more...

Strategic Research Network (SRN) conducted Remote Start-Up Training for a new group of independent o
What’s the only thing better than being able to launch your new business (and complete training) from the comfort of your home? How about learning from other business owners that were once in your shoes?   more...

Real Estate Broker to Open 10th Gym
Dennis Mulgannon, President of Athletic Nation announced the signing of the company's tenth new franchise gym owner of 2007. Carlos Gallegos of San Jose executed his agreement at the Athletic Nation corporate office today.    more...

Bark Busters offers Top 10 Dog-Friendly Tips to Help Make the Holiday Season Merry
In the spirit of the coming season, Bark Busters USA offers its Top 10 Holiday Tips to help keep dogs and their families safe and happy during the holidays.   more...

SERVICEMASTER CLEAN AND PROFESSIONAL BASKETBALL PLAYER SHANE BATTIER AWARD FRANCHISE TO MIAMI RESIDE
ServiceMaster Clean and professional basketball player Shane Battier have named Miami resident, Jesus Martinez, as the third awardee of a commercial cleaning franchise from The Shane Battier Franchise Scholarship Program.    more...

HUNTINGTON LEARNING CENTER REACHES 400th CENTER MILESTONE
Less than three months after announcing the opening of its 300th center, Huntington Learning Center has reached a major milestone with the awarding of its 400th center. Huntington now has 316 franchised learning centers, 34 centers that are company-owned, and 50 additional franchise centers that will open between now and 2008.   more...

LA Boxing Franchise Expands into San Mateo
LA BOXING Franchise Corporation, a national operator of distinctive cardio boxing, kickboxing and MMA health and fitness gyms, announced today the signing of an exclusive franchise for the San Mateo, CA, area.   more...

Navis Pack & Ship Opens Fourth Southern California Unit
Navis Pack & Ship has opened its fourth location in Southern California this week, continuing an aggressive drive to complete a network of 260 locations across the United States and 30 in Canada in four years.    more...

WOMEN BUSINESS OWNERS OF LEADING REAL ESTATE PUBLISHING FRANCHISE TOP 73%; OUTPACING US CENSUS AVERA
Homes & Land, the nation's leading real estate and media franchisor today announced that women business owners comprise 73% of its entire network of franchisees. This statistic is significantly higher than the US Census Bureau's national average. The government agency reports that both sole women owners and equally male/female business partnerships represent approximately 40% of all businesses in the United States.    more...

FANTASTIC SAMS HAIR SALONS CONTINUES NATIONAL EXPANSION ONE 'SNIP' AT TIME
Fantastic Sams, a full service hair salon brand with nearly 1400 salons in the US and Canada, announced it has signed 111 new franchise agreements with 75 new franchisees year to date through October 31, 2007.    more...

President Harry Wilk introduces new member of the EUREKA Woodworks, Inc. Team
President Harry Wilk introduces new member of the EUREKA Woodworks, Inc. Team.   more...

Navis Pack & Ship Opens Second Florida Unit Serving Ft. Lauderdale-Hollywood
Navis Pack & Ship has opened its second location in Florida to serve the Ft. Lauderdale-Hollywood metro area south to the Miami-Dade County line. Three other new Navis Pack & Ship units will open by the end of the year in Northern California, Southern California and Toronto, as Navis continues its aggressive drive to complete a network of 260 locations across the United States and 30 in Canada in four years.   more...

EMERALD CITY SMOOTHIE ADDS LAYERED SMOOTHIES TO ITS
Continuing to set new standards in the rapidly growing $2 billion smoothie industry, Emerald City Smoothie announces the addition of five layered smoothies to its already dynamic menu.    more...

EUREKA Woodworks, Inc. kicks off its Wood Working Show tour
This morning, EUREKA Pete along with EUREKA president Harry Wilk and Scott McLellan, business development director, greeted potential ProducerPartners in EUREKA’s brand new trade show exhibit at the Orange County Fairgrounds in Costa Mesa, CA.   more...

Navis Pack & Ship for Tiger Stadium Memorabilia Auction
From the 15-foot-tall 1945 World Series banner to 11-foot long dugout benches, nothing auctioned from historic Tiger Stadium proved to be too big, awkward or valuable for Navis Pack & Ship.   more...

VETERANS DAY 2007 MARKS ONE-YEAR ANNIVERSARY OF INNOVATIVE LITTLE CAESARS VETERANS PROGRAM
Veterans Day marks the one-year anniversary of the Little Caesars Veterans Program, which has enabled nearly two dozen veterans to transition to new careers as Little Caesars franchisees in the past 12 months.    more...

Manny & Olga's Does it again Top 100 Company Honored on Top 100 List for Second Consecutive Year
For the second consecutive year, Manny & Olga's Pizza Franchise Company,announced that it has been named to Franchise Market Magazine's Top 100 New Franchises list for the second consecutive year in its Fall, 2007 issue.    more...

Coffee Perks & SunBelt Springs Earns Women's Business Enterprise Certification
The national organization, Women's Business Enterprise National Council in partnership with Women's Business Development Center of Florida just announced H & R Coffee Co., Inc. dba: Coffee Perks and SunBelt Springs Bottle Water has met the criteria for certification as a Women's Business Enterprise.    more...

PuroClean Co-Founder Dick Spohn Retires, Takes Emeritus Seat on Board of Directors
Dick Spohn, the co-founder of PuroClean who, along with his partner Rory O'Dwyer, helped lay the foundation for success of the nation's fastest growing restoration and remediation franchise, announced today that he is retiring from "active company duty," but will remain on the sidelines.   more...

Premier Canadian Art Auction Taps Navis Pack & Ship for Fine Art Packaging and Delivery
A Toronto franchise location of Navis Pack & Ship was selected to provide fine art packaging and delivery services for the 14th Annual Art With Heart, one of Canada’s highest grossing charity art auctions.    more...

WIN HOME INSPECTION ANNOUNCES OPENING OF TEN FRANCHISE LOCATIONS
WIN Home Inspection, a nationally recognized leader in home inspection services, is proud to announce that its network of home inspection professionals has grown to 220 and offers home inspection services in 33 states across the United States.   more...

The Dwyer Group Named Among Best Companies to Work for in Texas
The Dwyer Group has been named one of the Best Companies to Work for in Texas.    more...

Student Loan Debt Dilemma concerns are answered by consultants
Franchises are cropping up throughout the nation due to the interest being generated by College Consultants and College Assistance Plus in upstate New York that are teaching people how to save college costs, find the best fit, and reduce the stress involved with this daunting task.   more...

Chyten Educational Services’ GRAND OPENING/OPEN HOUSE in Mt. Kisco, Sun. 11 Nov., 2007 from 9AM – 4
Chyten Educational Services, one of the most respected tutoring/test prep companies, scheduled it’s official Mt. Kisco GRAND OPENING/OPEN HOUSE on Sunday 11 Nov., 2007 from 9AM to 4 PM, at the new Chyten Educational Services Mt. Kisco franchise at 71 South Bedford Road, Mt. Kisco.   more...

DNA Services of America Named to Franchise Market Magazine’s Top 100 New Franchises List for Second
DNA Services of America, a national DNA-based testing services company, announced that it has been named to Franchise Market Magazine’s Top 100 New Franchises list for the second consecutive year in its Fall, 2007 issue.   more...

FANTASTIC SAMS HAIR SALONS RECOGNIZED BY NATIONAL MINORITY FRANCHISING INITIATIVE
Fantastic Sams, a full service hair salon brand with nearly 1,400 salons in the US and Canada, was recently ranked as one of the "50 Top Franchises for Minorities" and the "Top 25 Franchises for Hispanics" by the National Minority Franchising Initiative and Hispanic Enterprise Magazine. Fantastic Sams was the only hair salon franchise system selected by both surveys.    more...

SIGNARAMA Franchise Expands Into Albania
SIGNARAMA, the world’s largest full-service sign franchise, has granted a Master License for Albania to Adriatik Dudaj. Dudaj will develop the award-winning brand by launching a flagship location at Str. Perlat Rexhepi, near the Petronini High School. Bedri Buzi is the manager of the SIGNARAMA flagship store.   more...

SALAD CREATIONS OPENS IN MURRELLS INLET, SOUTH CAROLINA
Salad Creations, a national franchise offering a fresh alternative to fast-food for today's healthy lifestyle, announced today the opening of its first restaurant in Murrells Inlet in the Woodside Village shopping center. The new location marks the 30th Salad Creations to open across the country in less than three years of franchising.    more...

HUNTINGTON LEARNING CENTER NAMED AMONG TOP 50 FRANCHISES FOR MINORITIES
The National Minority Franchising Initiative (NMFI) has selected Huntington Learning Center as one of its 50 Top Franchises for Minorities, based on factors that include Huntington’s success in recruiting and supporting minority franchisees, historical performance, brand identification and franchisee satisfaction, among others. In addition to market research, the selection was based on findings from a detailed questionnaire completed by existing minority franchisees and the senior managers at Huntington, as well as incentive programs offered to minority franchisees.    more...

Ident-A-Kid Appoints New Director of Corporate Partners
Lonnie Helgerson, President & COO of Ident-A-Kid the nation's first and largest child safety franchise system announced today that Gerald W. Darnell has been named Director of Corporate Partners.   more...

Chyten Educational Services Opens in Mt. Kisco, Westchester County, NY
Chyten Educational Services, one of the most respected tutoring/test prep companies has opened its first location in New York State, in the Westchester County community of Mount Kisco.   more...

NEW ORLEANS SIGNS NOW HOLDS RIBBON CUTTING CEREMONY
Two years after the destruction of their New Orleans-based Signs Now center, local business people Norm and Michelle Gobert held a ribbon cutting ceremony on October 11 to celebrate the grand re-opening of their store, located at 1903 Poydras Street. The Signs Now building remained one of the last to be re-built on the busy and well-known Poydras Street, near the Louisiana Superdome.   more...

Hollywood Tans Appoints Franchise Veteran J.J. Sorrenti as Chief Executive Officer
Duayne Weinger, Chairman of the Board of Hollywood Tans, LLC - the fastest growing tanning franchise in the United States as ranked by Entrepreneur Magazine - announces the appointment of franchising veteran J.J. Sorrenti to the position of Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately.    more...

Ident-A-Kid Appoints New Director of Corporate Partners: Gerald Darnell
Lonnie Helgerson, President & COO of Ident-A-Kid the nation's first and largest child safety franchise system announced today that Gerald W. Darnell has been named Director of Corporate Partners. Corporate Partners is a newly created Department of Ident-A-Kid formed to develop co-marketing and branding relationships with companies wanting to sponsor Ident-A-Kid child safety programs for their communities, customers, employees and schools.   more...

EMERALD CITY SMOOTHIE JOINS EXTREME MAKEOVER: HOME EDITION
Emerald City Smoothie recently provided a new “blend” of relief on the set of the Emmy Award-winning reality program Extreme Makeover: Home Edition. The Seattle-based smoothie franchise donated its nutritious and delicious meal replacement smoothies to the ABC show host, Ty Pennington, the design team and the Kirkland, Washington community volunteers, as they made yet another family’s dreams come true.    more...

Company Stresses Ease & Affordability So Agents Can Capture Buyers in Today's Market
According to the National Association of Realtors, 88% of all Internet home buyers rate photos and virtual tours as extremely or very important in their search. Recognizing the need for agents to better attract buyers in current market conditions, Homes & Land today announced the launch of Homes & Land EZ Tour, its new online tour product which offers key product differences and agent benefits.    more...

THE LITTLE GYM TEAMS WITH DISNEY TO OFFER “ENCHANTED” EXPERIENCES
The Little Gym is proud to announce a strategic marketing collaboration with Walt Disney Pictures surrounding the release of Enchanted, a family-oriented fairy tale starring Amy Adams, Patrick Dempsey and Susan Sarandon, due in theatres November 21.   more...

EMERALD CITY SMOOTHIE IS “ROLLING” THROUGH SEATTLE
Continuing to set a new standard in the rapidly growing $2 billion smoothie industry, Emerald City Smoothie has gone mobile. With nearly 50 stores currently operating nationwide, the booming Seattle-based franchise has added two traveling smoothie units to its network.   more...

Crating a 600-Pound ‘Orange’ Is No Problem for Navis Pack & Ship
You just never know what Navis will pack next. Last week the city of Riverside, Calif. turned to its local Navis Pack & Ship to engineer and build a custom crate for a 600-pound fiberglass “orange.” The city was shipping the sculpture to Sendai, Japan, in honor of their 50th Sister City anniversary.   more...

TASTY ALTERNATIVE—NUTRITIOUS SMOOTHIES MAKE A GREAT MEAL REPLACEMENT
Eating right while on the run just got easier: Emerald City Smoothie, a Washington-based smoothie franchise, is taking Americans’ nutritional needs to heart, offering a range of meal replacement drinks that are big on taste and nutrients while low on calories and fat.   more...

Denver-Based Part-Time Employment Agency Grabs Nation’s Attention on CNBC’s “Power Lunch” and TODAY
10 til 2, The Part-Time Placement Service, is revolutionizing the business world and improving the quality of life across the nation. These employment specialists place college-educated professionals into long-term, part-time positions with reputable employers.   more...

Tutoring Club Opens 200th Learning Center in Connecticut
One of the Nation’s fastest growing learning centers hits a major milestone this month with the opening of the company’s 200th franchise in Stamford, Conn.   more...

EMERALD CITY SMOOTHIE “BLENDING” ITS WAY INTO HOUSTON
Continuing to set a new standard in the rapidly growing $2 billion smoothie industry, Emerald City Smoothie has announced plans to bring its nutritious and delicious meal replacement smoothies and sport supplements to Houston, with company plans calling for 15 franchise locations in the next five years.    more...

Rent'N Go Launches Franchising
After years of perfecting the Rent'N Go custom wheels & tires retail concept, RNG president Bob Catino today announced the official launching of the company's franchising program.   more...

The Dwyer Group Receives MVP Award From International Franchise Association on Capitol Hill
The Dwyer Group was honored with a Most Valuable Player Award from the International Franchise Association on Capitol Hill in Washington D.C. as part of the Eighth Annual Franchise Appreciation Day on Sept. 10. The award recognized The Dwyer Group's valuable participation in the annual event over the years and the company's commitment to meet with lawmakers and discuss important issues related to franchising across America.    more...

Wingstop Increases Presence in Chicago with Four New Franchise Agreements
Four franchise corporations have signed individual agreements with Wingstop to open 13 new restaurants and expand the chicken wing chain throughout the Chicago area.    more...

i9 SPORTS FRANCHISE OPENS 100TH LOCATION
The desire to own a home-based franchise that focuses on kids and sports has proved to be the winning formula for Tampa Bay based i9 Sports Corporation, who recently announced the opening of their 100th franchise location.   more...

Tropical Smoothie Cafe Ranks as Top Franchise
Inc. magazine ranked Tropical Smoothie Café in the top half of the publication's first-ever Inc. 5,000 list of the fastest-growing private companies in the United States, at number 1,533. Skyrocketing Tropical Smoothie Café to the top half of the list was its 234 percent three-year revenue growth rate. In the survey's food and beverage category, the chain ranked 29th out of 100.    more...

Navis Awards its 63rd Navis Pack & Ship Franchise Territory to a Brother Duo and Veteran Marketing,
Brothers Mike and Doug Evans of Omaha, Nebraska were recently awarded a Navis franchise representing the 63rd franchise awarded in the Navis Pack & Ship franchise history.    more...

Huntington Learning Center named Finalist NJBIZ Business of the Year
NJBIZ, Amper, Politziner & Mattia, Wolf Block, and Rutgers Camden School of Business announced last week that Huntington Learning Center had been selected as one of seven finalists for the NJBIZ 2007 Business of the Year Award in the "Business of the Year 101+ Employees category."    more...

Mobile pet grooming company experiences Three-Year Sales Growth of more than 200%
Inc. ranked Aussie Pet Mobile in the top half of its first-ever Inc. 5,000 list of the fastest-growing private companies in the country (number 1,739).   more...

Country Place Living Announces Franchises For Sale
Country Place Living, a franchisor of assisted-living residences for seniors in rural America, has announced that its franchise concepts are now available for purchase.    more...

HomeVestors® To Award Franchises in Idaho and Iowa
HomeVestors of America, Inc., the company famous for its "We Buy Ugly Houses" billboards, has announced that it will begin awarding franchises in Idaho and Iowa effective immediately.    more...

When your business shares its name with a genius , some of their savvy is bound to rub off.
The Lakewood, Colorado-based chain has altered its image, banked some cash and signed its first franchising deal, putting the company three steps closer to becoming a bakery empire. The commitment of customers to Einstein's helped boost confidence at corporate headquarters while executives worked through bankruptcy woes, a change in ownership and financial instability over the past five years, company executives said.    more...

LA BOXING Continues Aggressive Expansion
Southern California-based LA BOXING Franchise Corporation continues its aggressive growth pace with the signing of one franchise per week, taking the organization to 90 units in 18 states and Puerto Rico.    more...

The Dwyer Group Ranked Among Fastest-Growing Private Companies in Inc. 5,000
The Dwyer Group has been named one of the nation's fastest-growing private companies on Inc. Magazine's "Inc. 5000" list.   more...

Packaging and Shipping Original Art is an Art Form in itself. Navis Pack & Ship Franchise Organizati
Andy Warhol may have died 20 years ago but his signature Pop Art of the 60’s lives on. In August our Navis Pack & Ship Franchise Operator in Jacksonville, Florida was awarded the packaging and shipping job to transport five signed lithographs created by renowned artist Andy Warhol.   more...

Just think of what you love the most in the whole world. Now imagine getting paid to do that for the
Rob Nash and Joe Luis were just a couple of ballplayers knocking around in the minor leagues in the late 1980s. Once released from their teams in the early '90s, the Boston-area natives started teaching baseball clinics to local kids and dabbling in sports merchandising when they hit on an idea to combine the two.   more...

NAVIS MOVES ITS RETAIL TO FOCUS ON COMMERCIAL
Navis Pack & Ship makes its move. With a goal to own the commercial specialty packaging and shipping category, Navis has sold its retail-based franchises to Postal Annex+.    more...

Franchise Payments Network Partners with Choice Hotels International
Franchise Payments Network (FPN), the only electronic payments processing company to focus solely on the franchise segment, has recently become a qualified vendor for Choice Hotels International to offer their services to more than 5,400 hotels, in the United States and 39 countries and territories with cost-effective technology that can help streamline payment processing for their franchisees.    more...

Ident-A-Kid Service Issues Photo IDs To Help Protect Children
It's every parent's nightmare, and for the Wilcox family, it happened on Sept. 10, when 2-year-old Christione disappeared for more than 18 hours. The picture broadcast of Christione that day came right from his Ident-a-Kid card, a card developed for exactly that reason.    more...

DOCUMENT DESTRUCTION COMPANY SETTING UP IN BALTIMORE
PROSHRED®’s expansion program will see its next new office in Baltimore. John Prittie, President, is particularly excited as Baltimore fills another key market in the North East. The company has offices in NY, MA, CT, PA and now MD. PROSHRED®, established in 1986, is known as the pioneer of the booming multi-billion dollar shredding and recycling industry. Prior to launching its current USA expansion in 2003, the company opened franchises throughout Canada.   more...

DNA Services of America Announces Introduction of GenoTrim™
DNA Services of America has announced the introduction of GenoTrim™, a DNA-based nutritional solution for weight management*. Excess weight is causing more and more Americans to be at risk for many serious diseases such as type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and high blood pressure. Although many Americans are getting more health conscious and living healthier lifestyles, there are 58 Million people overweight; 40 Million people are obese; and 3 Million are morbidlyobese. Many have struggled with weight all their lives.   more...

Kiddie Academy® learning company announces information on another new site to open in Orlando
Kiddie Academy®, a leading national provider of comprehensive education-based child care programs will be coming soon to the Orlando area. In preparation for the opening, Carlos and Melisa Gonzales and Ediberto and Yvette Marquez recently signed an agreement to begin site selection for another new Kiddie Academy® facility.    more...

RECENT INTERVIEW WITH John Prittie
John Prittie is no stranger to the world of franchising having been instrumental in establishing more 500 franchises domestically and internationally for a select group of start-up franchise concepts over the past 25 years.   more...

Once the Gavel Falls, Shipper Goes to Work Packing Pieces of History
Navis Pack & Ship, a packing and shipping franchise that specializes in fragile and valuable art and antiques, has its hands, trucks and warehouse full this week packing items auctioned by the Sisters of Providence and Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College.   more...

MaidPro is hot in San Juan!
More than 100 MaidPro team members from around the United States met in San Juan, Puerto Rico, to celebrate success, share knowledge and soak up the sun during the 2007 MaidPro Convention, held August 17-19.    more...

Child care learning company announces information on another new site to open in Sugar Land
Kiddie Academy, a leading national provider of comprehensive education-based child care programs will be coming soon to the Sugar Land area. In preparation for the opening, Kofo Babalola and Tayo Dada recently signed an agreement to begin site selection for another new Kiddie Academy facility.   more...

First Rent'N Go Franchise Opens in Albuquerque
After years of hard work, Rent'N Go, a custom wheels & tires franchise operation, opens its first location in Albuquerque under the leadership of franchisee Randy Bennett   more...

DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen® Names Glaser Franchise Director
DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen by Worldwide, a national leader in home remodeling, has appointed Dan Glaser as franchise director.    more...

Playing Dream Maker for Local Residents
Throughout its 40-plus-year history, Huddle House, a nationwide family restaurant franchise known for serving any meal, all day, has always strived on serving great food without much need for flare. But every now and then, a little flare is OK -- especially when it comes to the tune of $100,000, a trip to Daytona’s big race, and other prizes.    more...

Nearly 100 Exhibitors Featured at the Sir Speedy and PIP Printing & Document Services International
Nearly 100 companies exhibited at the Annual Sir Speedy and PIP International Convention and Vendor Show in Denver, July 26-27. Leading companies in the printing, document solutions and graphic arts supply industries attend this annual convention to exhibit their products to the world’s largest franchise organization in the quick printing industry.   more...

Franchisee of the Year Announced at the PIP Printing & Document Services Annual Convention
PIP Printing & Document Services is pleased to announce the winner of this years “Franchisee of the Year” award. Jimmy and Judy Brumley of Burlington, NC were presented with the award at the annual PIP Convention and Vendor Show in Denver, July 25-29.    more...

Child care learning company announces information on another new site to open in Tampa
Kiddie Academy, a leading national provider of comprehensive education-based child care programs will be coming soon to the Tampa area.    more...

Child Recovered Utilizing an Ident-A-Kid Immediate Response Card
Ident-A-Kid celebrates the safe return of Joshua and is proud to have been a part in assisting Joshua and his family in a time of need. The Amber Alert was cancelled on August 8, 2007 when authorities apprehended the suspect and recovered Joshua.    more...

Franchisee of the Year Announced at the Sir Speedy Annual Convention
Sir Speedy, Inc. is pleased to announce that more than 200 franchise owners and salespeople from around the world received awards at the annual Sir Speedy International Convention and Vendor Show in Denver, July 25-29.    more...

inkTone Now Open in Southlake
inkTone of Southlake, a new ink and toner cartridge retail store, has recently opened at 2063 West Southlake Boulevard. Owned by Joel Bouck, the business offers superior ink and toner refilling and remanufacturing services and discounted OEM printer cartridges. inkTone also carries high quality photo and specialty paper, as well as fax supplies.    more...

New CEO at Contours Express Sees Tremendous Growth Potential for Fitness Business
Contours Express, a women's circuit training gym franchise second only to Curves International, welcome's their new CEO, Jose I. Perez, Jr.   more...

CMIT SOLUTIONS ANNOUNCES PLANS TO ATTRACT MILITARY VETERANS
CMIT Solutions, a leading information technology solutions provider for small and mid-size businesses has announced it will be offering a 20% discount on franchises for qualified military veterans, a savings of nearly $8,000. CMIT Solutions enacted this program in hopes of providing honorably discharged veterans with a solid, high-growth business opportunity.   more...

SERVICEMASTER CLEAN AND PROFESSIONAL BASKETBALL PLAYER SHANE BATTIER PROVIDE UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY
In a crowded banquet hall in Dallas, Texas, two young men were awarded their own franchise licenses for ServiceMaster Clean franchises by Shane Battier, professional basketball player, and members of the ServiceMaster Clean staff last week.   more...

CARTRIDGE WORLD MANAGEMENT BUY-OUT WILL ACCELERATE EXPANSION
The world's largest print cartridge refill and manufacturing franchisor, Cartridge World, is moving into its next growth phase after an agreement this week was sealed for an Australian-based private equity fund and the company's management to buy a controlling shareholding from the two founders, Bryan Stokes and Paul Wheeler.    more...

Planet Beach Unveils Online Pageant for Gen X Women
Planet Beach, a leader in UV therapy and spa services, announces they will hold a Ms. Planet Beach pageant. The Ms. Planet Beach pageant serves as one of many Planet Beach Franchising Corporation's charitable endeavors.    more...

Alliance Formed to Help Rescue Missing Children and Promote Child Safety
Child Rescue Network (CRN) a non-profit child safety and rescue organization based in Orlando, FL and Ident-A-Kid (IDK) the nations leader in producing Immediate Response Child ID Cards formed a strategic partnership to promote child safety through IDK’s 250 plus locations and to utilize CRN’s investigative resources in response to a missing child.   more...

‘BOUNCE HOUSE KING’ OPENS IN NORTH TEXAS
Jumpin J-Jays, a franchise concept based in Australia, opens a new franchise based in North Texas. Jumpin J-Jay's is an inflatable amusement franchise - no one in America does it with such a systemized and proven model.   more...

Kiddie Academy Announces New Location in Florida
Kiddie Academy, a leading national provider of comprehensive education-based child care programs, is coming soon to the Wesley Chapel area of Florida. In preparation for its opening, the franchisee, Juan Figuredo and Nancy and Alfonso Figuredo, recently signed a franchise agreement.    more...

Signs Now Enjoys Nationwide Expansion and Strong Growth in 2007
Through the end of July, Signs Now, A Division of Allegra Network LLC, has signed ten new franchise agreements. This growth nearly outpaces the brand's new store growth for all of 2006. Moving into 2007, the sign and graphics franchise company set a goal to develop 18 to 20 new centers throughout the country. Signs Now is over half-way complete in their yearly projection. The company is paced to gain nearly 30 new owners, with center re-sales included.   more...

North America’s Largest Contempo Spa Franchise Seeks Franchise Partner for Immediate Expansion
Planet Beach, is seeking an area representative to assist Planet Beach Franchising Corporation in bringing an approximate 50 additional Planet Beach locations to Dade, Broward, Hendry and Collier counties.    more...

NEW HUNTINGTON LEARNING CENTER MAKES NATIONAL IMPACT
Huntington Learning Center celebrates its 30th anniversary as the nation’s original provider of supplemental education services while it opens its 300th franchise learning center in Pearland, Texas as the company.   more...

WSI Amongst Success Magazine’s “Ten Franchises We Love”
Success Magazine has featured WSI in their current story “Top Ten Franchises We Love”. The feature story lists the top 10 franchises across all categories that are “buzzing by the competition to become industry leaders”.   more...

CUPPY’S COFFEE & MORE EXPANDS NATIONALLY AS A FRANCHISE
Cuppy’s Coffee & More franchise has opened eight new stores in July alone, celebrating Grand Openings in: Monroe, Louisiana; Montclair, California; Navarre, Florida; Bridgeville, Pennsylvania; Arlington, Texas; Stafford, Virginia and two in Knoxville, Tennessee.    more...

Kiddie Academy announces another new site to open in Ascension Parish
Kiddie Academy, one of the leading providers of comprehensive education-based child care programs, will be opening a new site in the Ascension Parish area.    more...

Ident-A-Kid Announces Program Director of the Year
Mr. Paul Williams of Raleigh, NC its 2007 is the new Program Director of the Year for Ident-A-Kid. Mr. Williams was chosen among nearly 200 Ident-A-Kid Program Directors for his dedication to the safety of children in his neighborhoods. He offered the Ident-A-Kid ID program in over 250 schools and produced over 50,000 Immediate Response Cards to help parents keep their kids safe.   more...

ABC Senior Care Services to Offer Franchise Discounts to U.S. Veterans
U.S. Veterans interested in opening an Always Best Care Senior Services will qualify for unique pricing arrangement on its franchise investment. This new nationwide program, "VetFran", is offered in partnership with the IFA (International Franchise Association).    more...

Kiddie Academy Opens Franchise in Santa Clara
Leading national provider of comprehensive education-based child care programs, Kiddie Academy, will be coming soon to the Santa Clara Country area of California.    more...

Bear Creek Coffee Opens Franchise in Battle Creek.
Bear Creek Coffee opened a new franchise in Battle Creek, MI. Coffee and smoothie fans now have a place to stop and enjoy a great coffee, espresso, and smoothies.   more...

Kiddie Academy announces a new franchise location to open in Pennsylvania
Leading national provider of comprehensive education-based child care programs, Kiddie Academy, will be coming soon to the Warrington area of Pennsylvania. Colleen and Thomas Schrandt recently signed a franchise agreement to begin site selection for the new facility.    more...

Mr. Handyman Announces The Opening Of Its 250th Franchise Unit
Todd Recknagel, brand president of Mr. Handyman, headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan, announced the opening of the 250th Mr. Handyman franchise unit. The franchise provides convenient solutions to household fix-it problems for millions of time-starved customers across the country   more...

Biz Opportunity with Attitude…“Aloha” Attitude
The popular island brand, Maui Wowi, is coming The Park at San Tan in Chandler (southwest corner of Ray Road & the 101). With its unique business tradition of Aloha Spirit and a strong franchisee support and growing success.    more...

Homes & Land Reports Strong Franchise Growth
Homes & Land announced strong growth for its franchise brand including the signing of 15 new franchises through the first half of 2007. The company also facilitated eight ownership changes of existing franchise operations. While the company's presence spans North America, the new publishing agreements represent its continued expansion in 14 states: Arizona, California, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Maine, Massachusetts, Mississippi, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Vermont and Virginia. Additionally, Homes & Land's Canadian operation signed six new franchises and facilitated two ownership changes through second quarter. These combined new publishing agreements will service thousands of new communities and add to the brand's existing 65 million magazines and website.