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GUSTO Supports End-to-End Encryption with Mercury
GUSTO, a nationwide leader in enterprise point of sale technology for the fast-casual marketplace, announces a direct integration with Mercury Payment Systems, a Vantiv company (NYSE: VNTV), supporting their end-to-end encrypted solution with tokenization. This marks the beginning of a partnership... - October 29, 2015 - Gusto
AT&T Authorized Retailer Opens NJ Location
The Wireless Experience Opens Second Toms River Location. - October 29, 2015 - The Wireless Experience
IFPG Announces Emerging Franchise Membership
New program gives members access to expert guidance, ongoing education - October 23, 2015 - International Franchise Professionals Group
Blow and Drive Interlock Corp (BDIC) Now Approved in 7 US States for DMV or Court Mandated Use by DUI Offenders as Part of Their DUI Education Program
Authorities in 7 US States have approved the BDI-747 Alcohol Ignition Interlock Device that is required by the Department of Motor Vehicles or Court to be installed in the vehicle of most DUI offenders, including first time DUI offenses. The BDI Model 747 has passed all the requirements in the following 7 US States. California, Oregon, Texas, Arizona, Kentucky, Oklahoma and Tennessee. - October 22, 2015 - Blow & Drive Interlock Corporation
Stratus Building Solutions of Nashville Honored with IFA Franchisee of the Year Award
Stratus Building Solutions Regional Master Franchise Owners David Smith and Ed Lease of Nashville, TN were Presented IFA's Annual Franchisee of the Year Award in Washington, DC this week - October 08, 2015 - Stratus Building Solutions
Local HVAC Company Receives Aire Serv President’s Award
Aire Serv of Huntsville, owned by Scott and Denise Taylor, earned the Aire Serv President’s Award at the 2015 Dwyer Group International Conference held Aug. 30-Sept. 2, in Austin, Texas. The corporate president of Aire Serv picks the recipient of the President’s Award. This honor is... - October 08, 2015 - Aire Serv of Bull Run
TaskitPro Releases New Job and Task Management Feature Package
RACI Change Manager announces a new feature package for its TaskitPro software and mobile application. - September 29, 2015 - Taskitpro
Diana Rodriguez-Zaba Graduates from Crain’s Leadership Academy’s Inaugural Class
When Diana Rodriguez-Zaba began her business, ServiceMaster Restoration by Zaba 5 years ago in an office the size of a closet, she had big dreams. This ambitious Chicago native is one of the largest franchise owners in Illinois a recent graduate of this fall’s inaugural class of Crain’s Leadership Academy, a division of Crain’s Chicago Business along with 43 other senior leaders. - September 25, 2015 - ServiceMaster Restoration by Zaba
RoyaltyStat Unveils New, Responsive Website
RoyaltyStat, the industry leader in providing royalty rates for transfer pricing compliance, purchase price allocation, intellectual property valuation, and due diligence connected with litigation, business development, and mergers & acquisitions, announces its updated website. - September 23, 2015 - RoyaltyStat
ClickTecs Designed Site Takes Top Spot in the 1851 Franchise Magazine’s Franchise Development Website Awards
Mississauga-based company ClickTecs has earned the top spot in the 1851 Franchise Magazine’s Development Website Awards for a franchise website that they created Mosquito Joe Franchising LLC. www.mosquitojoefranchise.com Each year the magazine awards spots to the top 40 franchise websites... - September 16, 2015 - ClickTecs
Paramount & Co. Installed Nine Large Frames at the Cleveland Browns Stadium Using Tensioning Solutions Banner Stretching System
Tensioning Solutions announces the installation of nine large frames at the Cleveland Browns Stadium by Paramount and Co. These eight 22’ x 42’ outdoor frames and the 310’ by 10’ Food Court banner were installed using the TS32 aluminum extrusion. - September 15, 2015 - Tensioning Solutions
Right Cars Vehicle Rental Ltd Today Announced That It's to Commence Car Rental Services in Hungary
Right Cars Vehicle Rental Ltd today announced that it is to commence car rental services in Hungary from the 1st October 2015 as part of its ongoing massive expansion plans. - September 07, 2015 - Right Cars Vehicle Rental Ltd
Manny & Olga’s Pizza Continues Franchise Expansion with Two New Locations
Delivery and carry out concept Manny & Olga’s Pizza just announced openings of two new stores in the Washington, DC areas of Hyattsville, MD, and Woodridge, DC. The roll out of the two new locations is part of a larger plan of franchise expansion for Manny & Olga’s Pizza. The... - September 06, 2015 - Manny & Olga's Pizza
Always Best Care® Expands with 3rd Senior Care Franchise in Maryland
Always Best Care® Senior Services, one of the leading senior care franchise systems in the United States, today announced that it has awarded its newest and 3rd franchise in Maryland. - August 28, 2015 - Always Best Care
BirthdayPak Expands Delivery to Texas
BirthdayPak announces expansion into Texas with new franchisee Shauna Tucker, owner of the BirthdayPak Franchise of Dallas/Fort Worth. - August 22, 2015 - BirthdayPak
Poolwerx on a Roll with Acquisitions in the USA
Troy Hazard, one of the world’s most in demand franchise and business speakers, has become one of the founding shareholders of the American arm of the world’s largest pool and spa maintenance network, Poolwerx. - August 20, 2015 - Troy Hazard International
International Franchise Advisory Services Launches International Franchise Sales Efforts for U.S. Senior Care Brand
The international franchise sales firm will assist in the global expansion of Seniors Helpers, an elderly care franchisor. - August 20, 2015 - International Franchise Advisory Services
New Kitchen Tune-Up Franchise Opens in Portland, Maine
Kitchen Tune-Up announces a new franchise location in Portland, Maine. - August 08, 2015 - Kitchen Tune-Up
RACI Announces New Task and Job Management Application TaskitPro
Technology Company RACI Change Manager announced today the launch of its Android and iPhone applications for the trades and services industry which enables greater efficiency in managing in-house and remote teams via a management desktop and mobile application. Director and CEO Mike Carew said the Taskitpro application will be of great advantage to any business where task and job management is critical to business success. - August 07, 2015 - Taskitpro
Taco Bueno to Open Second Restaurant in Colorado Springs
New Garden of the Gods location follows record-breaking opening at N. Academy - August 06, 2015 - Taco Bueno Restaurants, L.P.
Athena Learning Centers Opens Two Corporate-Owned Centers in Arizona; Hires Heidi Manoguerra as Educational Director in Region
Full-service K-12 education programs in Chandler and Gilbert will support students in math, reading, writing, science and exam prep. - August 04, 2015 - Athena Learning Centers
Badger Truck Center Appoints Christine Duncan Marketing Manager
Badger Truck Center, a family owned commercial truck dealership, has announced the appointment of Chris Duncan as Marketing Manager. Based out of Milwaukee, Duncan will handle marketing strategy and development. “We are excited to have Chris join our company,” says Craig Punak, Service... - August 04, 2015 - Badger Truck Center
New Five Star Bath Solutions of Regina Franchise Owner Ready to Deliver Quality Customer Service
Local Entrepreneur Enters Home Services Industry, Acquires Five Star Bath Solutions Franchise. - August 03, 2015 - Bath Solutions
Merrymeeting Group’s Franchise Brands Recognized by Entrepreneur Magazine as Leading Affordable Investment Opportunities in 2015
Merrymeeting Group’s franchise brands including Computer Troubleshooters, CPR Cell Phone Repair and Sunbelt Business Brokers, appear on Entrepreneur Magazine’s August 2015 list of 87 Business to Start for Less than $50K. - August 01, 2015 - Merrymeeting Group
Fix Auto Announces 10 New Franchise Additions
Fix Auto USA has announced the addition of ten new franchise locations, bringing the organization’s franchise total to 75. This continued growth provides further evidence that the organization of high-performing independently owned and operated collision repair facilities remains focused on... - July 22, 2015 - Fix Auto USA
Townapps Launch 46 New App Locations in North America
Townapps, world leaders in the area of app development for towns and local communities is proud to announce the release of 46 turn-key travel guide apps for small, vibrant towns and cities across Canada and the United States. Available for free download, users can access up-to-date local news... - July 10, 2015 - Townapps
Bath Solutions Expanding in Ontario with Quinte and Kingston Franchise Locations
Local Bath Solutions installers become franchise partners. - June 18, 2015 - Bath Solutions
South Beach Tanning Company Celebrates Grand Opening in Port Jefferson, NY
Ribbon cutting ceremony welcomes new Devoted Creations exclusive salon chain. - June 14, 2015 - Devoted Creations
National Franchise Sales Completes Fosters Freeze Sale
National Franchise Sales (NFS) is pleased to announce completion of the sale of the Fosters Freeze franchise system. Fosters Freeze is an 82 unit fast food/ dairy concept boasting California's original soft serve desserts. Fosters Freeze International, LLC, (Buyer) is led by Kishan Patel a... - June 13, 2015 - National Franchise Sales
elements group Acquires American Spa Company
Miami-based elements group expands spa and leisure holdings; Industry Veteran Renata de Abreu named Executive Director. - June 13, 2015 - elements®
Smart Business Broker Inc. Introduces the First Ever Zero Fee EB-5 Visa Option
Smart Business Broker helps EB-5 visa investors get their EB-5 visas in a safe manner by investing in Genuine Direct Investment Businesses. - June 13, 2015 - SmartBusinessBroker.com
Franchising Training Available to Veterans at the 2nd Annual Maryland Military and Women Veteran Business Conference
VetFran will host a Franchising workshop for the 2nd Annual Maryland Military and Women Veteran Business Conference. VetFran is one of leading resources for transitioning soldiers, veterans and veteran spouses entering the franchising industry. Its mission is to provide access and opportunities in... - June 05, 2015 - DPN Group, LLC
Desiree L. Strong Joins Gordon Sykes as Partner
Gordon Sykes, LLP is a Fort Worth, Texas based law firm which is pleased to announce Desiree L. Strong has joined as Partner. - June 03, 2015 - Gordon Sykes, LLP
Frozen Functions: Ice Cream Catered Events
New Business Opportunity for Entrepreneurs - May 31, 2015 - Frozen Functions
Liquid Capital Franchise Will be Attending the 2015 International Franchise Exposition
Franchise Beacon, the Orange County, CA based franchise development group, announced today that they will be representing Liquid Capital Franchise at the International Franchise Exposition June 18-20. - May 27, 2015 - Franchise Beacon LLC
Indevia Accounting Becomes a Certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE)
Indevia Accounting has received its Minority Business Enterprise Certification with Pacific Southwest Minority Supplier Development Council. - May 16, 2015 - Indevia Accounting
Amazing Athletes Opens Its 100th Franchise Location
National preschool enrichment program, Amazing Athletes, celebrates the opening of its centesimal franchise location in Seattle, WA on April 6, 2015. - May 14, 2015 - Amazing Athletes
Smart Accounting Services an Atlanta Based Virtual Accounting Firm is Looking to Franchise New Locations in Jacksonville Florida and Augusta Georgia
In January of 2015 Smart Accounting Services announced the launch of their national location licensee opportunity for independent accountants and bookkeepers. The company’s goal is to establish locations throughout the United States. With sights now on Jacksonville Florida and Augusta Georgia, the company is looking to establish new locations immediately. - May 09, 2015 - Smart Accounting Services
Badger Truck Center Celebrates 50 Years of Providing Customers with the Commercial Trucks They Need
Badger Truck Center, a family owned commercial truck dealership, is celebrating its 50th year in business today, May 4. In 1965, Ed Schlagenhauf opened Badger Truck Center, one of the only Ford heavy truck dealerships in the country. Badger Truck Center specializes in the sale of commercial trucks... - May 04, 2015 - Badger Truck Center
Three Las Vegas/ Henderson Area Massage Envy Employees Honored at 2015 Annual Franchise Conference
National conference recently held at Bellagio Las Vegas. - April 29, 2015 - Massage Envy Las Vegas
Mambo Pizza Rolls Out Widespread Expansion Plan Through Franchising
Mambo Pizza, the world class Italian Pizza Championship holder has consulted Francorp Middle East, the regional franchise consulting leader to expand its successful business throughout GCC and across the globe through franchising. - April 22, 2015 - Francorp Middle East
KOSBE Hosts Franchising in the Tri-Cities Event
The Small Business Development Center ETSU – Kingsport Affiliate will host Franchising in the Tri-Cities on Thursday, May 7, 1-2:30 PM, at your Kingsport Chamber of Commerce. The training is co-sponsored by the Kingsport Office of Small Business Development and Entrepreneurship (KOSBE), your... - April 17, 2015 - Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship - KOSBE
Antal International is on the Way to Expand Its Franchise Network Across India in Collaboration with Franchise Bazar
Antal International, an executive recruitment firm is offering franchise opportunities to aspiring entrepreneurs across major cities of India in collaboration with franchisebazar.com, a franchise marketing & recruitment arm of Sparkleminds. - April 11, 2015 - Franchise Bazar
Quality Home Care is Coming to Middle Tennessee as Nashville Investors Acquire the Master Franchise Rights to One of the Nation’s Fastest Growing Home Care Franchises
Golden Heart Senior Care is pleased to announce today the sale of the Master Franchise agreement for the Greater Nashville, Knoxville and Chattanooga, Tennessee markets growing its presence to 20 states. The territory was acquired by LaMey Health & Longevity Corporation which is owned and... - April 02, 2015 - Golden Heart Senior Care
Franchise Speaker Becomes Franchisor
Troy Hazard, one of the world’s most in demand franchise speakers, has become one of the founding shareholders of the American arm of the world’s largest pool and spa maintenance network, Poolwerx. - March 19, 2015 - Troy Hazard International
International Franchise Professionals Group Now Offering Vendor Directory to Members
Providing Members with More Resources, More Access, More Options - March 13, 2015 - International Franchise Professionals Group
Franchisee Business for IT Professionals Made Easy by Presto Wonders
Completing almost 2 decades since its inception, Presto Wonders is here to define quality and class through its one of a kind and highly evolved rubber stamps. For entrepreneurs and established businessmen who have been questioning how far rubber stamps can go, Presto Wonders offers an unmistakably... - March 13, 2015 - PrestoWonders
New Kitchen Tune-Up Franchise Opens in Riverside County, California
Kitchen Tune-Up, the leader in updating kitchens and baths, has brought its unique home improvement services to Riverside County, California. The franchise is owned by Dick Rennick, a long-time resident of the area. Dick has over 30 years’ experience in providing superior customer service to... - March 12, 2015 - Kitchen Tune-Up
Kids Zone Nursery Develops Their Franchise Program with Francorp Middle East
Kids Zone Nursery, the British-based Nursery in Dubai adopts the franchising model to open new stores throughout the GCC countries. - March 11, 2015 - Francorp Middle East
Stratus Building Solutions, Nationwide Commercial Cleaning Franchising Company, Under New Ownership
Stratus Building Solutions, a nationwide franchise company in the Commercial Cleaning Services industry, previously based in St. Louis, MO, has changed ownership. The acquisition of Stratus Building Solutions was completed the beginning of February 2015. Three business partners Afshin Cangarlu,... - March 07, 2015 - Stratus Building Solutions