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Doug Pierce Joins SparkBase as Chief Technology Officer
Retail and technology industry veteran Doug Pierce will lead software development for SparkBase, a rapidly growing reward program and gift card processing company. - April 01, 2011 - SparkBase LLC
Sub Zero Ice Cream Collaborates with Business Gurus
Sub Zero Ice Cream’s unprecedented “cryogenic technique” coupled with the business gurus at Five Star Franchise has created a phenomenon in the ice cream industry as Sub Zero continues to grow. Sub Zero Ice Cream was created by software engineer, Jerry Hancock. With a background... - April 01, 2011 - Five Star Painting
Amazing Spaces Named Best of the Woodlands in Storage Category for Second Year in a Row
Amazing Spaces, a leading provider of upscale self-storage solutions, has been named The Best of The Woodlands winner in the Best Storage or Self-Storage category for the second year in a row by WoodlandsOnline.com, a popular portal and guide for the community located north of Houston. With... - March 29, 2011 - Amazing Spaces Storage Centers
Local Las Vegas Moving Company Ranked Top Franchise
The Las Vegas TWO MEN AND A TRUCK® franchise was recently recognized as a top performer for 2010. It ranked No. 3 out of more than 200 locations across the United States. Franchises are judged annually based on a scorecard system that measures excellence in customer service, operations,... - March 28, 2011 - Two Men And A Truck Las Vegas
Big Al's Steaks, the Authentic Philly Cheesesteak Franchise, Announces Opening of It's Fourth Location in Palm Beach Gardens, FL.
Big Al’s Steaks, The traditional Philadelphia Cheesesteak Sandwich Franchise, is proud to announce the opening of the fourth Big Al’s Steaks restaurant in the “Legacy Place” plaza in Palm Beach Gardens, FL. This will be the third Big Al’s Steaks company owned location... - March 28, 2011 - Big Al's Steaks
MEFranchising® Hosts Annual Gala Dinner in Conjunction with Franchising Middle East Exhibition 2011 in Dubai
Customers, colleagues and investors flocked to MEFranchising’s first annual Gala Dinner in Dubai. The guest list included names from around the world, including New Zealand, Sweden, India and Saudi Arabia and coincided with the company’s largest presence ever at the FME 2011. - March 26, 2011 - MEFranchising
WSI Franchise: 2011 President's Circle Announced
World’s Largest Internet Franchise Recognizes Its Top 50 Franchisees Who Have Displayed Outstanding Business Success Over the Previous Year. - March 25, 2011 - WSI Internet
EVO Platinum Services Group Chooses SparkBase to Provide Loyalty, Gift Card and Mobile Marketing Program
EVO Platinum Services Group (EPSG), a division of EVO Merchant Services, the largest privately-held acquirer in the United States and Canada, selected SparkBase to power its Platinum Rewards Network. SparkBase is the leading provider of white-label reward, gift card and mobile marketing solutions for financial services providers. - March 23, 2011 - SparkBase LLC
Australian Franchise Directory Challenges Decrease in Franchise Enquiries
New features help to improve the health of the franchise industry - March 21, 2011 - Australian Franchises
BoeFly Passes $1.5 Billion Milestone on Its Internet Loan Exchange in Its First Year of Operation
BoeFly, the premier online marketplace connecting lenders with business borrowers, secondary market loan buyers and professional service providers, announced today that over $1.5 billion in loan transactions were posted on its Internet loan exchange during its first year of operation. The $1.5... - March 21, 2011 - BoeFly
Twongo Canada Partners with McDonald’s to Offer Team-Buying Deals
Cary, N.C.-Based Group-Buying Service is the First Social Savings Platform to Partner with Popular International Restaurant Franchise - March 20, 2011 - Twongo
Franchise Sherpas Does It Again Franchise Incubator Company Launches Another Colorado Franchise Poised for Success
Franchise Sherpas has launched a new franchise, Scrubs Medical Janitorial. With past franchise success stories like Doc Popcorn and Maui Wowi Hawaiian under its belt, Franchise Sherpas believes Scrubs Medical Janitorial is positioned to see exponential growth in the coming years. - March 17, 2011 - Scrubs Medical Janitorial
Five Star Franchise Ranked the 8th Fastest Growing Company in Utah Valley
Five Star Franchising is pleased to announce their most recent award as the 8th fastest growing company in Utah Valley, presented by Utah Valley BusinessQ Magazine. This is the first year Five Star Franchise has placed among the top 50, but Five Star Franchise partners Five Star Painting and Sub... - March 16, 2011 - Five Star Painting
Famous Dave’s of America Inc. Selects BoeFly to Assist Its Franchisees in Obtaining Bank Financing
BoeFly, the premier online marketplace connecting lenders with business borrowers, announced today that Famous Dave’s of America Inc. (NASDAQ: DAVE), a nationwide casual dining barbeque restaurant chain, has selected BoeFly to assist its franchisees in obtaining bank financing. “Famous... - March 15, 2011 - BoeFly
WSI Franchise: Opportunity for Master Franchises Throughout Europe
Master Franchise Opportunity Available throughout the U.K. and Europe - March 13, 2011 - WSI Internet
WSI Internet Franchise: Helping to Make Child Poverty History
WSI Internet Franchise, Aims to Make Child Poverty History. - March 12, 2011 - WSI Internet
Franchise In-Sites Adds Another All-Star
Online advertising management group for the franchise industry is growing - brings Matt Walker into the mix. - March 10, 2011 - Franchise In-Sites
WSI Internet Franchise: Accepted Into France Franchise Federation
WSI Joins France Franchise Federation - March 10, 2011 - WSI Internet
WSI Internet Franchise: Investing in America with Military Veterans
WSI Salutes All Veterans and Believes in Investing in America - March 10, 2011 - WSI Internet
Sustainable Wineries and Restaurants Are Discussed in the March Issue of Food & Drink Digital
Food & Drink Digital, a top digital media source for global food and drink news and information reaching over 155,646 C-Level executives and more than 49,814 companies worldwide, announces the launch of its March issue. For the cover issue three wineries were investigated in how they best... - March 09, 2011 - WDM Group
Franchises That Are Going Green Are Featured in the March Issue of Food and Drink Digital
Food & Drink Digital, a top digital media source for global food and drink news and information reaching over 155,646 C-Level executives and more than 49,814 companies worldwide announces the launch of its newly developed Front of Book story featuring Franchises that are Going Green. Going... - March 09, 2011 - WDM Group
WSI Internet Franchise Will Conduct a Webinar on the Ins and Outs of Successful Pay-Per-Click Advertising
Marketers Around the World Will Tune in to Expand Their Knowledge of Paid Search Marketing and How to Implement a Successful Campaign - March 09, 2011 - WSI
Local Online Advertising Leader Yodle Announces Launch of Display Advertising Service
Yodle is proud to launch first display advertising product for franchise and multi-location businesses. - March 08, 2011 - Yodle
Retro Fitness Selects Boefly to Assist Its Franchisees in Obtaining Bank Financing
Leading fitness gym franchisor to offer BoeFly’s Concierge Team Services to its franchisees nationwide. - March 07, 2011 - BoeFly
New Plan Ahead Events Ownership in the Triangle Area
Plan Ahead Events, a full service event management company, announces local resident Latonya Kearney is now the new owner of the Triangle Area store at 4501 New Bern Avenue. Prior to becoming a Plan Ahead Events franchisee, Kearney spent 10 years in the healthcare industry; however, she was always... - March 06, 2011 - United Franchise Group
Realizing an American Dream in Colorado: from Cleaning Rags to Riches to Franchising
Scrubs Medical Janitorial is immediately launching its franchise business with a Colorado pilot program. - March 05, 2011 - Scrubs Medical Janitorial
Mr. Sandless® Selects BoeFly to Assist Its Franchisees in Obtaining Bank Financing
Leading floor refinisher franchisor to offer BoeFly’s Concierge Team Services to its franchisees nationwide - March 03, 2011 - BoeFly
Partner at Lurie Besikof Lapidus & Company, LLP Achieves Certified Franchise Executive (CFE) Designation
Todd J. Lifson, CPA, was recently recognized as a Certified Franchise Executive by the Institute of Certified Franchise Executives. Lifson completed a comprehensive course of study in franchise management offered by the institute, which is the academic branch of the International Franchise... - March 02, 2011 - Lurie Besikof Lapidus & Company, LLP
CKE Restaurants, Inc. Selects BoeFly to Assist Its Franchisees in Obtaining Bank Financing
Leading restaurant franchisor, parent company of Hardee’s and Carl’s Jr. to offer BoeFly’s Concierge Team Services to its franchisees nationwide. - February 28, 2011 - BoeFly
Stratus Building Solutions Chosen as 10 Most Promising Franchises of 2011 by Inc.com
Stratus Building Solutions, headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, is one of the “10 Most Promising Franchises of 2011” selected by Inc. Magazine in a process that establishes the best franchise opportunities for 2011. Stratus Building Solutions CEO, Dennis Jarrett, and President, Pete... - February 26, 2011 - Stratus Building Solutions
Francorp Client Clear Lights Soon to Expand Safety Through Franchising
Non-clear headlights greatly increase the risk of automotive accidents. Clear Lights, a headlight restoration service company, is expanding automotive safety through franchising its proprietary model of headlight clearing systems and business model. - February 26, 2011 - Francorp
CiCi’s Pizza Selects BoeFly to Assist Its Franchisees in Obtaining Bank Financing
Leading pizza franchisor to offer BoeFly’s Concierge Team Services to its franchisees nationwide - February 24, 2011 - BoeFly
FocalPoint Business Coaching Wins "Best in Class" as Franchisees Vote on Training and Support
Focalpoint Business Coaching, powered by Brian Tracy has won "Best in Class" award again. An independent survey showed that their Coaches and Consultants are very happy being part of the FocalPoint and Brian Tracy team. - February 21, 2011 - FocalPoint Business Coaching Inc
Home Care Assistance Opens New Bay Area Office in Los Gatos
Home Care Assistance is announcing a new location in the South Bay Area, making a total of 50 locations in North America. - February 19, 2011 - Home Care Assistance
United Franchise Group Opens Nearly 200 New Franchise Locations in 2010
The United Franchise Group (UFG), based in West Palm Beach, Florida, launched almost 200 new businesses in 2010. UFG consists of five industry-leading franchise brands including SIGNARAMA, EmbroidMe, Plan Ahead Events, Billboard Connection and Transworld Business Advisors. New businesses were... - February 19, 2011 - United Franchise Group
FocalPoint Coaching Claims Coveted "Best in Category" Spot in 2011 Franchise Business Review Franchise 50
FocalPoint Business Coaching is recognized again as Best in Category by it's Franchisees. The industry eagerly awaits this annual poll, as it is an independent report card and a useful planning tool. - February 18, 2011 - FocalPoint Business Coaching Inc
Snap Fitness Announces Wes Winnekins as Chief Financial Officer
24/7 fitness franchise management team strengthened and poised for continued success. - February 18, 2011 - SNAP Fitness
New Website Offers Help for Retailers
The new website aims to inform, educate, and motivate independent retailers to maximize their inventory investment. The website contains helpful, informative articles covering the essentials of retail management. Topics include: Classification Merchandising, The Truth About Markdowns, Seven Deadly Retail Sins, Inventory Balance, Incentive Plans, and more. - February 17, 2011 - RMSA Retail Solutions
Iconic Indonesian Food Giant Kebab Turki Baba Rafi Appoints Wardour And Oxford to Launch Its Business Internationally
Popular Indonesian food giant Kebab Turki Baba Rafi, which has over 700 outlets across the country has appointed global business development agency Wardour And Oxford to lead its international expansion. - February 17, 2011 - Wardour And Oxford
Internet Business Chances: #1 Internet Franchise WSI, Offers Master Franchise Opportunities Throughout UK and Europe
WSI, Prosperity Achievement and Freedom - Master Franchise Opportunities are featured overseas. - February 17, 2011 - WSI Internet
ComputerUser.com Partners with Top Crossword Writer to Develop a New Concept in Content Delivery for Websites
Myles Mellor, one of the world’s top crossword writers, has developed a novel concept for generating traffic to websites and adding to time on site. In partnership with ComputerUser.com Myles Mellor is now testing the concept with a crossword filled with terminology relating to computer... - February 16, 2011 - ComputerUser.com
ActionCOACH MetroNorth Business Coach Tracy Ford Awarded ActionMAN Award for Excellence
ActionCOACH Tracy Ford was awarded the ActionMAN award for Excellence at the ActionCOACH 2011 Americas Conference in Las Vegas, Nevada. - February 13, 2011 - ActionCOACH MetroNorth
Online Business Chances: Recession Proof Business WSI, Eager to be Apart of the Master Franchise Investment Conference in London, UK
Enthusiastic Entrepreneurs in the UK Will Discover More About the WSI Master Franchise Opportunity at the February Master Franchise Investment Conference - February 12, 2011 - WSI Internet
WSI Internet Franchise Will Participate in the Master Franchise Investment Conference in London, UK
Aspiring Entrepreneurs in the UK Will Learn More About the WSI Internet Franchise Opportunity at the Upcoming Master Franchise Conference - February 11, 2011 - WSI
Five Star Painting Expands Into Mississauga and Oakville Ontario with a New Franchisee
Five Star Painting, the world’s fastest growing painting franchise company, is happy to announce the addition of Sohail Butt to their team. Butt, a Pakistani native living in the Toronto area, recently opened a new franchise in Mississauga. - February 10, 2011 - Five Star Painting
Great Clips CEO Rhoda Olsen to Speak at 51st Annual IFA Convention
Dean Wieber to Present on System Wide Modernization. - February 10, 2011 - Great Clips
World’s Most Romantic Hotels and Marketing Aphrodisiacs Discussed in the February Issue of Food & Drink Digital
This issue features hotels that do Valentine’s Day right, five of the sweetest franchises, which aphrodisiacs are marketed for sensual sustenance and an article on confectionery desires which reveals how candy companies prepare for Valentine’s Day sales. - February 09, 2011 - WDM Group
The Best, Sweetest Franchises Are Highlighted Just in Time for Valentine’s Day in the February Issue of Food and Drink Digital
Food & Drink Digital, a top digital media source for global food and drink news and information reaching over 155,646 C-Level executives and more than 49,814 companies worldwide announces the launch of its newly developed Front of Book story featuring the best sweetest franchises. The... - February 05, 2011 - WDM Group
MEFranchising® to Support IEC in Executing Franchising Middle East Exhibition 2011 in Dubai
MEFranchising will be working with International Expo-Consults to raise awareness for the largest franchise event in the MENA region. MEFranchising, who will have a booth at the show, will recruit international visitors and host event key note speakers. - February 05, 2011 - MEFranchising
Developing Gift Card, Loyalty and Reward Programs that Merchants Want – SparkBase Whitepaper Release
SparkBase, a leading provider of gift card and loyalty programs, releases whitepaper designed to help ISOs and acquirers construct viable programs. - February 03, 2011 - SparkBase LLC