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Franchise Study Shows Importance of Good Financial Reporting: Net Operating Income Up 35%, Revenue Up 17%

Study of QSR Franchisees with Best Operational Accounting Reveals Significant Top Line and Bottom Line Benefits - February 12, 2013 - Qvinci Software

Everybody’s Getting Into the Love Game These Days

The love industry is booming and everyone wants a piece of it including Facebook. Who is next? - February 09, 2013 - Atwood Technology Inc.

New IZON Global Media Franchise Opens in Kenosha

The United Franchise Group announces the opening of a new IZON Global Media franchise in Kenosha, WI under the ownership of local residents Jim and Cherlyn Jensen. - February 06, 2013 - United Franchise Group

Keller Williams Realty, Inc. Named One of America’s Top Workplaces

Keller Williams Realty Ranked No. 9 on list of 150 Top Workplaces in America in national employee survey. - February 02, 2013 - Keller Williams Realty, Inc.

Leading Franchise Information Site Appoints New Chief

FranchiseHelp.com Names Bryan Nisperos Company President. FranchiseHelp, the world’s largest independent information resource for professionals and entrepreneurs interested in franchise ownership, recently appointed Bryan Nisperos as the company’s new President. Nisperos, formerly the... - January 28, 2013 - FranchiseHelp Holdings LLC

Jason Sugarman and Sugarman Family Trust Raise $2 Million for Fullerton Technology Foundation

The wine auction fundraising event will be held at the Fullerton Arboretum on June 1st, 2013. - January 17, 2013 - MKA Capital Group Advisors

New SuperGreen Solutions Franchise Opens in Santa Clara

The United Franchise Group announces a new store which offers “One-Stop Shopping” for Energy-Efficient Products. - January 12, 2013 - United Franchise Group

Trending 2013: The “Social Franchise” - Franchisors Are Opening the Door to Non-Profit Organizations as Franchisees

Qvinci Software and FranchiseWell team up to help franchisors and non-profits with cloud software that enables smarter and faster business decisions and with consulting services from the national experts on social franchising. - January 10, 2013 - Qvinci Software

Five Star Painting Franchise Coming to Suwanee/Sugar Hill Area

Business owner, Scott Specker, opening doors of new business this month. - January 10, 2013 - Five Star Painting

Money for Business Loans Availability Predicted

A financier of 20 years’ experience delivering capital to medium size businesses, and smaller entrepreneur operations has predicted 2013 will open up in the third quarter for operations those sizes for loans up to a million dollars. “However, banks will continue to be very careful and... - January 09, 2013 - Grace Financial Capital Group, LLC

Five Star Painting's Newest Location Opening in Washington, D.C.

Young entrepreneur sets sights on providing quality, affordable home improvement with new franchise. - January 09, 2013 - Five Star Painting

ClickSweeper 3.1 Release

Varazo, Inc. announces the release of ClickSweeper 3.1 bringing new enhancements to its pay per click software. Varazo, Inc., an innovator in pay per click management software, announces the release of ClickSweeper 3.1 with enhanced user interface and feature updates. - December 27, 2012 - Varazo

Fresh Healthy Vending Expands Wisconsin Franchise Base

Franchise Owners Lead the Charge in Winning Wisconsin Schools and Businesses Over to Vending Machines Dispensing Healthier Snacks. - December 22, 2012 - Fresh Healthy Vending

Fresh Healthy Vending Catches on in the Dairy State

Rural Wisconsin Schools and Businesses Opt for Vending Machines Dispensing Healthier Snacks and Beverages. - December 21, 2012 - Fresh Healthy Vending

Five Star Painting Executive Resigning to Become Local Franchisee

Former COO, Conrad Kolba, leaves corporate world to operate own business. - December 13, 2012 - Five Star Painting

Baltimore Organizations and Schools Embrace Fresh Healthy Vending

Local Business Owner Transforms Community with Healthy Snack Options - December 13, 2012 - Fresh Healthy Vending

New Ownership of SIGNARAMA-Lawrenceville

The United Franchise Group announces a new owner, Anwar Byrd, for the SIGNARAMA in Lawrenceville, Ga. - December 09, 2012 - United Franchise Group

New EmbroidMe Opens in Wichita

The United Franchise Group announces the opening of a new EmbroidMe in Wichita, Kansas, under the ownership of local residents Jed and Lisa Jeter. - December 08, 2012 - United Franchise Group

Fresh Healthy Vending Launches in Northwest Arkansas

Local business owner inspired to make community healthier with healthy vending machines. - December 05, 2012 - Fresh Healthy Vending

Fresh Healthy Vending Leads "Automated Barista" Coffee Trend

Leading healthy vending machine company revolutionizes coffee industry with latest innovation. - November 30, 2012 - Fresh Healthy Vending

Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming Opens 30th Store and Celebrates Five Years of Success in Franchise Industry

Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming, a leader in retail pet supplies and service, has grown to 30 franchise locations throughout the United States. This milestone achievement coincides with the company’s fifth anniversary. Since the first Woof Gang Bakery opened in Jupiter, Florida in Nov. 2007,... - November 29, 2012 - Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming

Fresh Healthy Vending Seeks San Diego's Worst Workplace Coffee

Leading healthy vending machine company launches online contest to place a free coffee vending machine in a San Diego organization. - November 28, 2012 - Fresh Healthy Vending

The Physicians Practice S.O.S. Group Seminars and Office Solutions® Expands Consulting Services and Launches Franchise Program Across US

Leading Healthcare Consulting Expert Takes a Greater Leadership Role in the Industry by Launching Franchise Opportunities in various States and the American Dream is Realized for the First Franchisee. - November 28, 2012 - The Physicians Practice S.O.S. Group

New EmbroidMe Franchise Opens in Lexington

The United Franchise Group announces the opening of a new EmbroidMe in Lexington, KY. - November 17, 2012 - United Franchise Group

WSI Internet Franchise Announces Membership in the BDO Seidman Alliance

WSI Franchisees Set to Leverage Resources of BDO USA, LLP and Other Alliance Members. - November 17, 2012 - WSI

Hurricane Sandy Victims and Responders Receive 100 Free Businesses

Effective 11/12/12 though 12/31/12, Active Energy Boost is donating 100 businesses to victims, police and firemen, Emt responders, medical personnel, or any one who was either a victim or provided a service during Hurricane Sandy. - November 12, 2012 - Active Energy

Pizza Rustica Introduces the Skinny Pizza

A lightweight pizza weighing in at only 390 calories - November 09, 2012 - Pizza Rustica

Five Star Painting Adding Another Location in Chicago

Business owner, JP Fernandes, relocating Five Star Painting in Beverly Hills to Chicago this month. - November 07, 2012 - Five Star Painting

Pillar To Post Adds Three New Franchise Locations in October

North America’s Largest Home Inspection Company Welcomes a New Class of Home Inspectors - November 04, 2012 - Pillar To Post

MKA Advisors Group Announces the For Sale Listing of the Elkhorn Golf Resort Property

MKA Capital, a real estate firm specializing in fund management, real estate assets, and real estate developments, is excited to announce the newly for sale listing of the Elkhorn Golf Resort property located in Lyons, OR. An operational 18-hole golf course is part of the 463 acre property of... - November 03, 2012 - MKA Capital Group Advisors

Five Star Painting Franchise to Open in Sunrise, Florida

New business owner, Rege Braun, set to open the doors of his new business. - November 02, 2012 - Five Star Painting

Five Star Franchising Recognized as One of Utah's Best Places to Work

Company named among recipients of the 2012 Utah Work/Life Award. - October 27, 2012 - Five Star Painting

Franchise.com Partners with PIRTEK to Expand Franchise Locations

Franchise.com has partnered with the PIRTEK fluid transfer solutions franchise to assist them in reaching their development goals of opening more locations across the United States. - October 26, 2012 - Franchise.com

Franchise Solutions Partners with HomeStory to Expand Franchise Locations

Franchise Solutions has partnered with the HomeStory franchise to assist them in reaching their development goals of opening more locations across the United States. - October 26, 2012 - Franchise Solutions

New EmbroidMe Ownership in Crystal Lake

The United Franchise Group announces today that the EmbroidMe in Crystal Lake, IL., is under new ownership by resident Janice Means. - October 25, 2012 - United Franchise Group

Six Out of the Top 20 Restaurant Chains Are Francorp Clients

Out of the top twenty restaurant chains in the U.S., six are prestigious Francorp Inc. clients. It is a little known fact that prior to engaging with Francorp, all but one company had only one unit prior to engagement. - October 25, 2012 - Francorp

Five Star Painting Adds New Location in Gainesville, Florida

Business owner, Vito Leccese, opens doors of new painting business in October. - October 25, 2012 - Five Star Painting

Fusion Dancers Now Powered by Fresh Healthy Vending

Franchisee Wade Bergner aims to provide healthier, fresher options to dance studio students and teachers. - October 24, 2012 - Fresh Healthy Vending

New SIGNARAMA Ownership in Okemos

The United Franchise Group announces the opening of a new SIGNARAMA in Okemos, Mich. under the ownership of local resident, Dale Kohlsmith. - October 24, 2012 - United Franchise Group

The World's Largest YMCA Welcomes Fresh Healthy Vending

Inspired to make her community healthier, Emily Journey brings healthy choices to the Countryside YMCA in Lebanon, Ohio. - October 21, 2012 - Fresh Healthy Vending

Optima ECM Consulting Named Bronze Sponsor for 2012 OpenText “Enterprise World”

Capitalizing on a very successful 2012, Phoenix based, Optima ECM Consulting, LLC, has been named a Bronze Sponsor at the Open Text “Enterprise World” Conference, held November 12th - 16th in Orlando, Florida. The annual event affords industry experts, such as Optima, the opportunity... - October 18, 2012 - Optima ECM Consulting

Pizza Rustica Signs First Two Leases in the Middle East

Pizza Rustica to open first two locations under Master Agreement. - October 18, 2012 - Pizza Rustica

Fresh Healthy Vending Launches in Birmingham, Alabama

Local business owner Jim Reed is inspired to make his community healthier with Fresh Healthy Vending machines. - October 17, 2012 - Fresh Healthy Vending

Liquid Capital Announces Master Franchise Agreement with Docuformas

The factoring company expands services throughout North America. - October 13, 2012 - Liquid Capital

OFFICE 1 Philippines Expands

OFFICE 1 Philippines marks its expansion to a new area outside of Metro Manila with the launch of its store number 11. The latest outlet is conveniently located on the Ground Floor of the Walter Mart Center – Makiling in Calamba City, Laguna, a popular tourist destination and modern... - October 12, 2012 - OFFICE 1 Superstores International Inc.