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The Alternative Board is Expanding in Houston to Help Privately Owned Businesses Maximize Their Success
The Alternative Board®, the world’s largest franchise system providing peer advisory boards and coaching services for business owners, announced today that TAB® will be seeking to open 3 new offices in Houston. As part of the expansion, TAB® will seek interested and qualified individuals to operate an office to help business owners in the Houston area. - August 22, 2013 - Z3 Performance Development Inc., Home of The Alternative Board
UFG Opens New SIGNARAMA Franchise Opens in Germantown, MD
United Franchise Group announces the opening of a new SIGNARAMA franchise in Germantown, Md., under the ownership of local resident Greg Utterback. - August 21, 2013 - United Franchise Group
Powell's Sweet Shoppe Under New Management and Plans to Expand
Powell’s Sweet Shoppe is proud to announce new ownership. San Jose resident, Bear Silber has purchased the franchise from Founder, Michael Powell. Mr. Powell will stay with the company in an advisory role. As of August 1, Bear has been operating as CEO and Owner of Powell’s Sweet Shoppe. - August 20, 2013 - Powell's Sweet Shoppe
New $75,000 ICC Property Broker Bond Now Available
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (“FMCSA”) implementation of the new $75,000 bond requirement starts 10/1/2013. South Coast Surety has surety programs Now in place to handle all sizes of broker and freight forwarder companies. - August 16, 2013 - South Coast Surety
Maral Kilejian Named to the Forum on Franchising Diversity Caucus Steering Committee
Mullin Law, PC, a premier commercial law firm nationally recognized in the area of franchise law, congratulates Maral Kilejian on her recent appointment to the six-member Steering Committee of the American Bar Association (ABA) Forum on Franchising Diversity Caucus. The mission of the Forum on... - August 15, 2013 - Mullin Law, P.C.
Washington's First Five Star Painting Location Opening in Vancouver
New owners, Mark and Patty Pittman, leave corporate world and classroom to open painting franchise. - August 15, 2013 - Five Star Painting
Investment Community is Feasting on Francorp Clients
The Private Equity and Merger and Acquisition market is feasting on franchise companies that Francorp has developed. - August 14, 2013 - Francorp
DEJB Co. Introduces BrainHunter's Low-Cost Business & Franchise Opportunity
BrainHunter Companies LLC is now offering low-cost staffing opportunities throughout the United States. This is a great opportunity for individuals seeking to start a new business; as well as for existing staffing companies who are currently only able to provide permanent staffing to their clients,... - August 08, 2013 - DEJB Co.
West Coast Franchise Expo Gears Up to Spotlight Small Business, Economic Growth
Hosted in Anaheim, CA for the second consecutive year, the 2013 West Coast Franchise Expo (WCFE) is the largest franchise event on the west coast, uniting qualified prospective franchise owners with growing brands. For three days, October 24-26, thousands of entrepreneurs will pass through the doors of the Anaheim Convention Center, searching for their next business venture. - August 08, 2013 - West Coast Franchise Expo
DirectBuy of Greater Knoxville Offers Franchising Opportunities
DirectBuy of Greater Knoxville is inviting both club and non-club members to franchise and enjoy the company’s long-standing success in the trading industry. The company shares what makes franchising a rewarding venture and what make the partnership worth the effort. - August 04, 2013 - DirectBuy of Knoxville
Research Reveals Effectiveness of Franchisee Pre-Entry Education
Prospective franchisees that complete pre-entry franchise education are more likely to buy a franchise and experience greater levels of satisfaction than people who don’t, according to new research from Griffith University, Australia. - August 02, 2013 - Asia-Pacific Centre for Franchising Excellence
Transworld Business Advisors Launches New Location in St. Charles
The United Franchise Group announces the launch of a new Transworld Business Advisors franchise in St. Charles, Ill. - July 27, 2013 - United Franchise Group
New IZON Global Media Franchise Opens in Irvine
The United Franchise Group announces that a new IZON Global Media Franchise opened in Irvine, Calif. - July 25, 2013 - United Franchise Group
Go Mini's Hires Franchise Development Salesperson
Go Mini’s looking for rapid expansion of franchises across North America and beyond. - July 24, 2013 - Go Mini's Moving & Portable Storage
Wildlife Control and Removal Business Opens in Madison WI
Brian Williams, a longtime resident of Madison, WI, realized his dream of opening his own wildlife control and removal business on July 15, 2013. Williams, owner of A All Animal Control of Madison, WI, developed a passion for hunting and fishing early in his life. With the support of his family,... - July 24, 2013 - A All Animal Control
BedBug Chasers Iowa Fighting the War Against Bed Bugs Quickly, Safely and Thoroughly
BedBug Chasers®, a franchised heat remediation services company has opened its newest location headquartered in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. The new location will provide bed bug killing and dry out services throughout Iowa. - July 12, 2013 - BedBug Chasers
New SIGNARAMA Ownership in Raynham
The United Franchise Group announces a new owner for its SIGNARAMA store in Raynham, Mass. - July 11, 2013 - United Franchise Group
Woof Gang Bakery Raleigh Reopens with a Makeover and New Owners
Neighborhood Pet Supply Store and Grooming Franchise Caters to Raleigh Area’s Health-conscious Pet Owners and Pampered Pups. - July 07, 2013 - Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming
Nautilus® Commercial Announces Partnership with elements Fitness
Fitness Icon Nautilus® Announces Partnership with leading women's fitness franchise to develop programs and member amenities. - July 07, 2013 - elements®
Fluent in Foreign Business™ and Franchising Agency of Kazakhstan to Cooperate on Franchising in Central Asia
Fluent in Foreign Business (www.fluentinforeign.com), a New York City based organization that helps companies grow, finance and protect their business internationally, has announced that it signed a strategic partnership memorandum with the Franchising and Licensing Agency of Kazakhstan. The... - July 01, 2013 - Broad Street Capital Group
New 2013 Fi3F Index™ Ranks Appeal of 180 Nations for International Franchise Expansion Opportunities
Second annual edition of the Fi3F™ index, - proprietary and forward-looking indicator that measures the attractiveness of 180-nations for franchisors seeking to expand internationally - is being introduced today by Fluent in Foreign™ LLC, a New York City advisory group that guides companies, as they seek to establish or expand their franchise business abroad. - June 28, 2013 - Broad Street Capital Group
New SuperGreen Solutions Franchise Opens in Wantagh
The United Franchise Group announces that a new SuperGreen Solutions franchise opens in Wantagh. New Store to offer “One-Stop Shopping” for Energy-Efficient Products. - June 23, 2013 - United Franchise Group
Closet Factory Announces the Opening of Its New Pittsburgh Location
Closet Factory Pittsburgh to bring locally manufactured custom closets and custom storage solutions to Pittsburgh, PA and the 10-counties area. - June 22, 2013 - Closet Factory
New Hampshire's First Five Star Painting Location Opening in Derry
Local owner, Georges Harb, leaves construction industry, enters painting world. - June 21, 2013 - Five Star Franchising
zIngenuity Acquires Irwin Reinsurance Corporation
zIngenuity, Inc., a boutique consulting firm that provides mortgage fulfillment, quality control, and repurchase defense for mortgage lenders and servicers, has acquired Irwin Reinsurance Corporation (“IrwinRe”), a Vermont domiciled captive reinsurance company and merged it into... - June 18, 2013 - zIngenuity, Inc.
Five Star Franchising Acquires Bath Solutions Dealership Corporation Inc.
With locations throughout Canada, Five Star looks to expand Bath Solutions to the United States. - June 15, 2013 - Five Star Franchising
Woof Gang Bakery Embarks on First Nevada Location - New Pet Retail Store and Grooming Opens in Las Vegas
This New Breed of Neighborhood Pet Store is the First of Five Stores Planned for Las Vegas. - June 14, 2013 - Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming
Iconic Adoba Hotel Dearborn, Michigan Doubles Up on Sustainability
The 773 Guestroom Hotel Awarded TripAdvisor Gold Level GreenLeaders™ Status and Achieves Green Key Certification - June 13, 2013 - Adoba Eco Hotel & Suites
IMPACTorg’s B2B Mobile Payments to Cross $1B Mark; Partners with Zipmark
Payless Cash & Carry, Citgo™, Chevron™, Valero™, and Dunkin' Donuts™ Franchises Among the Brand Name Merchants that Make Up the IMPACTorg Consortium - June 11, 2013 - IMPACTorg
elements fitness Increases Middle East Expansion with New Dubai Locations
Popular Miami-Based elements fitness franchise expands with new health club locations in Saudi Arabia and Dubai. - June 09, 2013 - elements®
Transworld Business Advisors Launches New Location in Denver
The United Franchise Group announces the launch of a new Transworld Business Advisors franchise in Denver, CO. - June 08, 2013 - United Franchise Group
elements fitness and BalanceDiet™ Announce Partnership with Perkville™
elements, a Miami-based Lifestyle and Fitness Franchise, creates world-class rewards program for members. The program, "Perkville" will be featured at elements fitness for women gyms as well as BalanceDiet franchise locations across the US. - June 07, 2013 - elements®
Orlando-Based Woof Gang Bakery Leads the Pack with New Services and Amenities
Franchise Offers the Very Best in Pet Care by Introducing Animal Clinics and Doggie Day Care to Franchise Portfolio. - June 05, 2013 - Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming
Custom Mural and Canvas Printer Announces Unique Franchise Opportunity Targeted at Photographers, Includes Access to Online Orders
Lifewall is announcing a unique franchising plan that gives users access to orders made through the company’s online designer. The opportunity is targeted at photographers who wish to expand their businesses. - May 30, 2013 - Lifewall
Woof Gang Bakery Unleashes New Pet Retail Store and Grooming Location in Raleigh, North Carolina
This New Breed of Neighborhood Pet Store is First Location in Wakefield and Company’s Sixth Franchise in North Carolina. - May 30, 2013 - Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming
New Innovative, Zero Investment Online Jewelry Store Affiliate Partnering International Business Opportunity
Online Fashion Jewelry Retailer Announces Free Online Business Opportunity Where Partners can Create, Merchandise, and Promote Their Own Online Jewelry Store, and Share Sales- Fifty-Fifty. - May 29, 2013 - 4everjewelry, Inc.
Cornery - The Popcorn Gallery Launches Its First International Franchise in Malaysia
Singapore-based gourmet popcorn manufacturer and retailer Aramidth International Pte Ltd announces that its gourmet popcorn retail concept, Cornery - the popcorn gallery, has successfully expanded into Malaysia with the opening of its first international store in Kuala Lumpur. - May 25, 2013 - Aramidth International Pte Ltd
Bennigan's to Honor U.S. Military with Wall of Heroes
Second annual tribute to veterans, active duty soldiers will benefit Coalition to Salute America's Heroes. - May 22, 2013 - Bennigan's Franchising Company
Cherry Blow Dry Bar Announces Their First Franchisee
Nathan Cuneen, founder of Blow Dry Bar Australia is now expanding into the United States and his team is excited to announce they have signed their first franchisee in Florida under the brand name "Cherry Blow Dry Bar." Cherry Blow Dry bar is due to also open flagship stores in... - May 18, 2013 - Cherry Blow Dry Bar
Current Trends in Franchising with Binalot
Franchising is the easiest and most practical way of starting your own business that is why it is a boom in the Philippines. - May 16, 2013 - Binalot Fiesta Foods Inc
New EmbroidMe Franchise Opens in Tenafly
The United Franchise Group announces the opening of a new EmbroidMe franchise in Tenafly, New Jersey, under the ownership of local resident, Batchi Basis. - May 16, 2013 - United Franchise Group
New SIGNARAMA Franchise Opens in South Charlotte
The United Franchise Group announces the opening of a new SIGNARAMA franchise in South Charlotte, North Carolina, under the ownership of local resident Mark Martins. - May 15, 2013 - United Franchise Group
Woof Gang Bakery Unleashes New Pet Retail Store and Grooming Location in Katy, Texas
This New Breed of Neighborhood Pet Store is the First Location in Katy and the Company’s Eighth Franchise in Texas. - May 15, 2013 - Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming
Transworld Business Advisors Launches New Location in Durham
The United Franchise Group announces a new Transworld Business Advisors location in Durham, N.C., under the ownership of local resident Ray Canoy. - May 09, 2013 - United Franchise Group
FlipFlop® Dogs Begins Franchising
FlipFlop® Dogs is an alternative to kenneling. The Florida-based home dog care concept plans national growth. - May 07, 2013 - FlipFlop Dogs
Body the Fitness Boutique is Expanding with U.S. Franchises
The boutique fitness industry continues to pick up steam as Sarah Krupka, CEO of Body The Fitness Boutique in Peoria, Illinois prepares to take her highly customized solutions for empowering their guests, “inside-and-out,” to a nationwide audience. Specializing in Hot Power Yoga, Pole... - May 05, 2013 - Francorp
New SIGNARAMA Franchise Opens in Cumming
The United Franchise Group announces a new SIGNARAMA franchise opening in Cumming, GA., under the ownership of Buford resident Frederick Turner. - May 05, 2013 - United Franchise Group
Woof Gang Bakery Unleashes New Pet Retail Store and Grooming Location in Wilmington, North Carolina
This New Breed of Neighborhood Pet Store is the First Location in Wilmington and the Company’s Fifth Franchise in North Carolina. - May 02, 2013 - Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming
Tyler TX Volunteer Firefighter Opens Wildlife Control Business
Twelve-year volunteer firefighter opens Wildlife Control business in Tyler, TX to control armadillos, gophers, raccoons, skunks, snakes, bat, and squirrels that are causing problems. - May 01, 2013 - A All Animal Control
Transworld Business Advisors Expands in Louisville Area
Transworld Business Advisors Expands in Louisville Area. David Pierce, CPA, has opened an east end office at 10200 Forest Green Blvd., and Joseph MacDonald has joined the downtown office, 909 E. Market St. - April 22, 2013 - United Franchise Group