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Nationally Accredited Drug and Alcohol Testing Company Opens in Altamonte Springs, FL
ARCpoint Labs provides a full range of screening services, including corporate wellness programs, federally mandated testing, and onsite workplace testing. - September 21, 2011 - ARCpoint Labs - Altamonte Springs
ActionCOACH Honored in the People’s Choice Stevie® Awards for Favorite Companies
Awards to be Presented 11 October in Abu Dhabi - September 15, 2011 - ActionCOACH
Juice It Up! Launches Mobile Ordering App
Prominent Smoothie and Juice Bar Chain Enhances Customer Experience Through Full-Service App - September 15, 2011 - Juice It Up!
WSI Internet Franchise Opens a Master Franchise Office in South Africa
South African Businesses Will Have Access to Leading Edge Digital Marketing Services with the Opening of Additional WSI Offices - September 14, 2011 - WSI
HighMark Franchising Says Proper Franchise Support Crucial During Down Economy
Three franchising experts recently formed HighMark Franchising, a national franchise consulting company. They say franchisors can have happy, productive and profitable franchisees — even in a challenging economy — with the proper support and expertise. HighMark focuses on helping improve franchisee relationships, sales, news media coverage, and social media exposure, as well as other areas that will most impact their franchise system. - September 13, 2011 - HighMark Franchising
OFFICE 1 New Master Franchisee in Cyprus
OFFICE 1 Superstores International Inc. Inc. announced a new OFFICE 1 Master Franchise in Cyprus. The agreement was officially signed on 30th August, 2011 in Nicosia, North Cyprus. - September 12, 2011 - OFFICE 1 Superstores International Inc.
MyReviewsNow Shop At Home Introduces Its "How To Work At Home" Resource Center
Part of learning how to work at home involves finding opportunities that are profitable and relatively easy to begin. MyReviewsNow Shop at Home has assembled together several work at home opportunities in one convenient location, its new How to Work at Home Workshop and Resource Center. - September 10, 2011 - Retail Solutions Advisors
Applebee’s to Build Neighborhood Grill and Bar in Durham County
Restaurant Will Select Local Charity to Receive Proceeds from Grand Opening Event - September 09, 2011 - The Apple Gold Group
Institutional Banking Services, N.A. Corp Named Exclusive Lender for IHOP Franchisee Association
Fort Lauderdale-based Institutional Banking Services, N.A. Corp (IBS, N.A.) today announced an exclusive, multi-million dollar financing agreement with the Blue Roof Franchise Association (BRFA), a group representing the interests of International House of Pancakes (IHOP) franchisees. BRFA has an... - September 08, 2011 - Institutional Banking Services, N.A.
C House Coffee Chain to Expand in the UAE Through Agreement with MEFranchising®
One of Europe’s most exclusive coffee franchises is set to open in Abu Dhabi and beyond. - September 08, 2011 - MEFranchising
Amazing Spaces® Storage Centers Gears Up for Their 3rd Year Participating in the "Starfish Campaign" Which Raises Money for Shriners Hospital for Children
Amazing Spaces® Storage Centers asks Houston, Spring, and The Woodlands communities to join together and show how easily an individual can “Make a Difference” in a child’s life. The Texas Self Storage Association launched the “Make a Difference” state-wide campaign to emphasize the contributions made by self storage owners in their communities and to highlight the partnership with Shriners Children’s Hospital in Galveston. - September 07, 2011 - Amazing Spaces Storage Centers
West Broward, Get Ready to Rock
School of Rock to open a new franchise location in Southwest Ranches, Florida. - September 03, 2011 - School of Rock Coral Springs & West Broward
Best of Promos N Logos Launches New Custom Artwork to List of Services Program
The Texas based ad specialties firm is now offering a solution of an integrated approach towards customer requests - open to all customers with no base order required - August 31, 2011 - Best of Promos N Logos
Cain Promotionals of Atlantic City Area, Launches New Custom Direct Mail to List of Services Program for 2011
The distributor based services program is geared toward offering a comprehensive approach to customer requests and remains an option to all customers; with no base order required. - August 28, 2011 - Cain Promotionals
Best Quality Custom Designs Sets Sights on Becoming Wichita’s First Choice for Jayhawk Merchandise
Throughout the state there are numerous options for Jayhawk related promo apparel and other supporting materials. None have the concentration of products or the level of craftsmanship for their embroidery that Best Quality Custom Designs offers. - August 23, 2011 - Best Quality Custom Designs
Stratus Building Solutions is a Top Global Franchise
Stratus Building Solutions was ranked #41 in the Franchise Direct’s Top 100 Global Franchises for 2011. - August 19, 2011 - Stratus Building Solutions
Mr. Ralph Citarella Jr. B.C.E. Appointed to BedBug Chasers Advisory Board
BedBug Chasers has appointed Ralph Citarella Jr. B.C.E. to its Advisory Board of Directors. Mr. Citarella will also serve as Head of Entomology for the company and will be involved directly with the company’s Thermal Remediation Awareness Programs. Mr. Citarella will remain VP of Bayonne... - August 18, 2011 - BedBug Chasers
Yogurtland Announces the Opening of Its 150th Store
Self-Serve, Frozen Yogurt Franchise Opens 150th Store in Bakersfield, Calif. - August 14, 2011 - Yogurtland
Patriot Software Approves New Payroll Software for D.C. Small Businesses
Small business owners in the District of Columbia now have a new option for processing payroll: Patriot PAY online payroll software. - August 13, 2011 - Patriot Software, Inc.
Extra Innings Launches Mobile Instructor App
America’s Premier Indoor Baseball/Softball Training Centers to Provide Professional Coaching Through Video-based App - August 11, 2011 - Extra Innings
DirectBuy Franchisees Help Company Celebrate 40th Anniversary
In late May, DirectBuy celebrated its 40th Anniversary with a weekend of awards, recognition, education and fun at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center in Washington DC. Helping commemorate the occasion were some of DirectBuy’s top franchisees, including Don Daley from Albany,... - August 11, 2011 - DirectBuy
Premier Extra Olive Oil Retailer, We Olive, Begins Franchise Expansion
We Olive, the premier retailer in the United States of artisan California Extra Virgin Olive Oil announced today plans to expand their number of new stores by offering new store franchise agreements. Currently with ten retail locations throughout California, the company will prioritize franchise opportunities in California and the Western United States. We Olive has been at the forefront of the small growth of grower artisan craft trend exploding in California for nearly a decade. - August 09, 2011 - We Olive
Five Star Painting Opens Austin Location with New Owner, Wade Wilcox
Five Star Painting is happy to announce the newest addition to its team, Wade Wilcox, who is opening a Five Star Painting franchise in Austin. Five Star Painting’s third Texas location will serve North Austin, Round Rock and Pflugerville. It is locally owned and operated by Wade Wilcox, who... - August 03, 2011 - Five Star Painting
People To My Site Aims to Make Life Easier for Franchisors
Innovative, Fast Growing, Digital Marketing Solutions Company Led by Woman Breaks the Mold for Cookie Cutter Web Templates and Analytics - July 30, 2011 - People To My Site
Camille’s Launches Go-Green Initiative with Apple iPads
Beautiful Brands International has just launched a new Go-Green Initiative with the system-wide rollout of Apple iPads at its new Camille’s Sidewalk Café stores. The iPads are being used in an effort to increase kitchen efficiency and reduce the amount of paper used in the Oklahoma... - July 29, 2011 - Beautiful Brands International
DecoBike & Miami Beach
The U.S. Conference of Mayors Honors Miami Beach for Its Successful DecoBike Bicycle Sharing Program - July 28, 2011 - DECOBIKE, LLC
ActionCOACH Stacey McKibbin Attains Gold Status
Stacey McKibbin has recently attained Gold level as an ActionCOACH business coach. As a GoldActionCOACH, McKibbin will continue to work with business owners and their companies in a variety of industries to help each attain a greater level of profitability –while gaining more control over... - July 28, 2011 - ActionCOACH
Recorded Webinar Offers Aspiring Franchise Owners Tips for Making the Right Franchise Decision
A webinar presented by Franchise Solutions, and featuring, “Franchising for Dummies” Co-Author, Michael H. Seid is now available online. Hopeful franchisees will learn how to navigate the difficult franchise decision making process. - July 27, 2011 - Franchise Solutions
New EmbroidMe Ownership in Boise
EmbroidMe, the world’s largest embroidery franchise, announces a new owner for its Boise store at 10804 W. Fairview Ave. under the ownership of local resident Fred Jacobi. EmbroidMe is part of a family of brands at United Franchise Group. Jacobi has spent nearly 30 years in various... - July 23, 2011 - United Franchise Group
Food Franchises Flourish in the Philippines
Food remains the number one choice for a franchising business in 2011 and Filipino food is top-of-mind on the list. In this area, Pinoy food stalwart Binalot provides one of the best entrepreneurial opportunities. - July 22, 2011 - Binalot Fiesta Foods Inc
Home Care Assistance Announces New Expansion Model
Senior care company, Home Care Assistance, pursuing aggressive new expansion model to complement its successful franchising strategy. - July 15, 2011 - Home Care Assistance
Handyman Matters of Harrisburg Offers Tips on the Toilet Tank Trickle
One of the most annoying problems we all face at one time or another is the toilet tank trickle, that insidious noise that probably keeps waking you up at night. Handyman Matters Harrisburg has identified some simple fixes for this problem keeping you up. Here are 5 tips for fixing the problem... - July 09, 2011 - Handyman Matters Franchise Corp
ShelfGenie Franchisees Recognized for Exceptional Performance at National Convention
Two ShelfGenie franchisees given prestigious awards at the company's 2011 national convention. - June 30, 2011 - ShelfGenie Franchise Systems
Owned by an Experienced Vet Tech, Snaggle Foot Pet Care Franchise Serves Animal Lovers of Minneapolis
Snaggle Foot Dog Walks and Pet Care announces its newest franchise opening in Minneapolis, MN. Amy Strobel-Tully, the franchise owner, is a Certified Veterinary Technician and brings her love of animals to pet owners throughout southwest Minneapolis. - June 29, 2011 - Snaggle Foot Dog Walks & Pet Care
Corley and Bauer Return to RE/MAX to Open New Office on Chicago’s Gold Coast
Former Sotheby’s Affiliates, Janice Corley and Cynthia Bauer, have partnered to open RE/MAX Premier Properties in Chicago’s Gold Coast neighborhood. Located at 1205 N. Dearborn St., RE/MAX Premier Properties will serve buyers and sellers in some of Chicago’s busiest and most... - June 28, 2011 - RE/MAX Northern Illinois
Binalot Making Waves in Legazpi
Young businessman Ken Clemente chooses the Binalot franchise route to establish his own entrepreneurial venture in Legazpi. - June 25, 2011 - Binalot Fiesta Foods Inc
Tampa’s Intelligent Office® Wins Two Awards for Contributions to Local Economy and Community
Intelligent Office activities and contributions also position VP Karen Gillman as finalist for local award by the Tampa Bay Business Journal. - June 24, 2011 - Intelligent Office of Tampa Bay
Scrubs Medical Janitorial Opens for Business in Centennial
Scrubs Medical Janitorial, a healthier and more effective business cleaning service, opened a new franchise location covering Greenwood Village, Centennial and Parker, Colo. The new location, open for service immediately, and is owned and operated by David Marriott. As a hospital-grade cleaning... - June 24, 2011 - Scrubs Medical Janitorial
WSI Franchisee Elected to Become Local American Marketing Association Chapter President
WSI Internet Marketing Consultant Neal Lappe Assumes the Role of AMA President for the Richmond, VA Chapter - June 22, 2011 - WSI
Home Care Assistance Announces 4th Annual Franchise Convention
Home Care Assistance Announces 4th Annual Franchise Convention in Vancouver with acclaimed keynote speaker, Stephen Tweed, CSP, Chairman and CEO of Leading Home Care. - June 22, 2011 - Home Care Assistance
FactsWeekly.com is Now Online and Ready to Help You Start Your Own Local Free Paper
New online service offers affordable, family-oriented content for free community papers around the country. - June 20, 2011 - FactsWeekly.com
Saudi Arabia Business Group Chooses Smoothie Factory Brand for Global Expansion
Smoothie Factory known for Blending Nutrition With Great Taste™ with innovative smoothies, fresh-squeezed juices, authentic frozen yogurt, light foods, today announced it has signed a multi-store development agreement in the Middle East region with AlEbdaa Establishment. The agreement, covering the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia, will allow AlEbdaa Establishment to open traditional Smoothie Factory locations, kiosks, as well as sell sub-franchises throughout the Eastern Province. - June 20, 2011 - Smoothie Factory
Home Care Assistance is Proud to Announce Five New Members to Its Million Dollar Franchise Club
Franchises in Albuquerque, Columbus, Milwaukee, Raleigh and Richmond are on a $1,000,000 annual run rate. - June 18, 2011 - Home Care Assistance
Top Franchise Domino’s Pizza Profiled in the June Issue of Food & Drink Digital
Every franchise falls into a rut sometimes; it’s how you get out of it that matters. When Domino’s Pizza realized that its fans weren’t so impressed with its 50 year old pizza recipe anymore, the brand decided to try a bold new approach to win them back: listening to its customers... - June 16, 2011 - WDM Group
Kazoo & Company Toys Franchising Its Educational, Non-Violent "Creative Playthings" Ethic with Help of Franchise Growth Systems
Kazoo & Company Toys is an award-winning, community-involved toy store that offers educational, non-violent toys, games, puzzles and more to children, birth to 12 years old. - June 12, 2011 - Franchise Growth Systems
G.I. Jobs Names CertaPro Painters Among Most Military-Friendly Franchises
CertaPro Painters is proud to be named one of the most military friendly franchises by G.I. Jobs Magazine. - June 10, 2011 - CertaPro Painters
WSI Internet Franchise Appoints an Area Representative for Franchisees in Missouri, Illinois, Nebraska and Kansas
WSI Franchise Owners will Benefit from an Additional Business Support Channel - June 09, 2011 - WSI
WSI Presents Its Internet Franchise Opportunity at the International Franchise and Entrepreneurship Expo
Aspiring Entrepreneurs in South Africa Learned More About Owning a WSI Internet Franchise at the IFE Expo - June 09, 2011 - WSI
Stratus Building Solutions of Cleveland Established in Summer 2011
Stratus Building Solutions continues as #1 Fastest Growing Franchise with newest addition Cleveland, Ohio, opening to Tom Grassi and Tim Tilton in the summer of 2011. - June 02, 2011 - Stratus Building Solutions
Mr. Transmission, Milex Complete Auto Care and Alta Mere Toys for Your Car Named to List of Top Military Friendly Franchises 2011
Moran Industries, Inc. franchisor of automotive repair centers Mr. Transmission, Milex Complete Auto Care and Alta Mere Toys for your Car has once again been named as one of G.I. Jobs Magazine’s Top Military Friendly Franchises. The list honors the top 7 percent of franchises doing the most... - May 29, 2011 - Moran Industries