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Excalibur Technology Named to 2010 Inc. 5000
Excalibur Technology Named to the 2010 Inc. 5000 List for Third Consecutive Year with Three-Year Sales Growth of 11% - September 02, 2010 - ExcalTech (Excalibur Technology Corp.)
Designing Your Home Office… DirectBuy of Orlando Provides Tips on Setting Up Your Home Office
Not too long ago, the home office meant the corporate headquarters of a company. With more and more people running businesses out of their home or telecommuting to their “day job” a day or more a week, the home office has had to become every bit as functional and comfortable as the cubicle or office at work. - September 02, 2010 - DirectBuy
Deck the Halls, Five Star Painting, Inc. Style
Five Star Painting Now Offers Decorative Holiday Services - September 01, 2010 - Five Star Painting
Metro Centre Teams with Local Entrepreneurs to Get Peorians in the LOOP
LOOP® Cycling Studio is the latest example of the iconic shopping center building local businesses from scratch - August 31, 2010 - Metro Centre
Mr. Transmission and Milex Complete Auto Care Announce Expansion Plans in Houston
Recent statistics show the Automotive Aftermarket Industry experiencing exponential sales growth and economic trends are creating business opportunities. - August 27, 2010 - Moran Industries
Falafoul® to Serve Traditional Arabic Fair Fast Food-Style; New Franchise Outlet Opens Under MEFranchising®
MEFranchising spearheads investments to support the roll-out of Falafoul, one of the first fast food franchises serving traditional Arabic food. The company is increasing the launch rate and anticipates 50 new stores within 5 years. - August 26, 2010 - MEFranchising
Wayne’s Coffee® Selects MEFranchising® to Grow in Saudi Arabia; the First Swedish Food and Beverage Company in the Middle East Opens a Second Unit in Riyadh
Seeking to grow in the Middle East, Scandinavia’s largest coffee chain Wayne’s Coffee turned to MEFranchising to identify the right partner and route-to-market strategy in the region. MEFranchising helps establish and grow international franchise concepts in the Middle East and Worldwide. - August 22, 2010 - MEFranchising
Franchise Growth Systems and Mike’s Master Mechanics Announce New Franchise Opportunities
Franchise Growth Systems (FGS) has teamed up with Mike’s Master Mechanics, a franchisor of full-service automotive repair and maintenance shops, to expand its franchise opportunities throughout the United States. Franchise Growth Systems is offering single, multi-unit, and Regional Developmental franchise opportunities for an automotive repair concept that continues to see steady growth. - August 19, 2010 - Franchise Growth Systems
New Location for Miami Subs Pizza & Grill in Grand Cayman
The Miami Subs in Grand Cayman has moved to a new location on the waterfront. The restaurant is now located at 30 Main Street. Miami Subs first opened in 2006, quickly becoming a favorite among the locals and tourists. This new location will showcase the new image of the Fort Lauderdale-based... - August 19, 2010 - Miami Subs Pizza & Grill
Discovery Point Child Development Centers Launch New Website
Discovery Point recently launched a newly renovated version of their website. The new website, www.discoverypoint.com, has the same features as the previous site, with some notable upgrades as well. The website offers current and prospective parents access to information about Discovery... - August 18, 2010 - Discovery Point
Mars Venus Coaching Welcomes a New Life Coach in Melbourne, Australia
Dr John Gray’s amazing insights into gender differences attracted Yvonne Allen to be trained as a Mars Venus Coach and facilitator. By offering a range of seminars, workshops and coaching options on and offline based on Dr Gray’s important work, Yvonne and her Mars Venus team can now... - August 15, 2010 - Mars Venus Coaching
Franchise Marketing Systems Client Franchise Sales
Franchise Marketing Systems is a full service franchise development and franchise marketing sales organization. Franchise Marketing Systems' clients have had a successful 2010 with multiple clients in different industry segments. - August 15, 2010 - Franchise Marketing Systems
Party City Launches New Franchise in Carmel Indiana
The first Party City store in Carmel offers graduation and summer party supplies, Halloween costumes and accessories, birthday party supplies, and theme party merchandise from the Party City collection. - August 14, 2010 - Party City
Kitchen Helpers - DirectBuy Donates Kitchen Appliances to Trinity Home for Boys in El Monte, California
When it comes to cooking, teenage boys, in general, need all the help they can get. - August 14, 2010 - DirectBuy
EETN and Sharp Complete Successful Installation of TVA Region’s Largest Solar Power Plant; Dedication Ceremony Draws Business Leaders and Top Government Officials
Efficient Energy of Tennessee installs One MW Solar Array using Sharp® Solar Modules Manufactured in Company’s Memphis Plant. - August 12, 2010 - Efficient Energy Of Tennessee
Nature’s Table Café Expanding to Washington, DC
Restaurant entrepreneur Dhvani Vyas has signed a franchise agreement with Nature’s Table Café for the Washington, DC metro market. Founded in 1977, Nature’s Table is a pioneer in health-conscious dining, with 78 restaurants open in 12 states. “Dhvani is proof that the... - August 12, 2010 - Nature's Table Cafe
Dyslexic Therapy Franchise Gets Results with Franchise Gator
Franchise Gator today announced its client, Dyslexia Institutes of America, is currently working four franchise deals as a direct result of the franchisor's partnership with the internet-based pay-for-performance franchise marketing service. Dyslexia Institutes has been listing its franchise... - August 11, 2010 - Franchise Gator
Chino Resident Cynthia Gutierrez Receives Top Service Recognition at DirectBuy Conference
Chino resident Cynthia Gutierrez, a product specialist at DirectBuy of San Bernardino County, was recently recognized as a Top Service Quarterly Champion at DirectBuy’s 2010 International Sales & Service Conference, held May 23-26 in Dallas, Texas. - August 07, 2010 - DirectBuy
Dancia International Showcase Raises 4000 pounds Sterling for Charities
A top dance shop franchise has raised cash for local charities by holding a one day dance event aimed at showing people how dancing can be a fun way of staying fit and active. - August 05, 2010 - Dancia International
Mars Venus Coaching Graduates 11 in Latest Induction Training Class
Mars Venus Coaching held its latest Induction Training Class this month in Las Vegas, Nevada. - July 24, 2010 - Mars Venus Coaching
Play N Trade to Host International Madden NFL 11 Tournament, Offers $7000 in Prizes
Play N Trade stores will be hosting the local rounds of the International Madden NFL Tournament beginning August 21st. - July 20, 2010 - Play N Trade Franchise, Inc.
UNITS Mobile Storage Continues to Give in Support of Local Charities and Events Throughout North Carolina
Container Donations Provide Much Needed Storage for Charities and Festivals - July 18, 2010 - UNITS Mobile Storage
Handyman Matters Arrives on the North Shore
The company is known for small to medium sized home repairs and remodeling services and having outstanding customer service. - July 16, 2010 - Handyman Matters Franchise Corp
The New Revive Energy Mint Scam Blog from Revive Franchising - Sito Marketing LLC
Thinking about buying a business opportunity or franchise? Check out Sito Marketing, LLC and Revive Franchising Scam tip blog before - July 13, 2010 - Revive Energy Mints Franchise - Revive Franchising, LLC
Play N Trade on Pace to Open 30 New Stores in 2010
Play N Trade Franchise, Inc, uses exceptional customer service and a unique retail experience to ensure success. Plans to open 30 additional stores in 2010. - July 13, 2010 - Play N Trade Franchise, Inc.
Achieving Success Through Franchising with Franchise Beacon
Club Tabby business owners are extremely happy with the explosive expansion and expertise Franchise Beacon offers. - July 12, 2010 - Franchise Beacon LLC
Francorp's Client Manny’s Neighborhood Grille is on the Move
Manny's Mediterranean cafe is on the rise in Charleston, SC. By offering high quality Mediterranean food at great price points, this casual dinning space is taking advantage of a down economy. - July 11, 2010 - Francorp
Franchise Beacon's Virtual Franchise Development Department
Franchise Beacon is currently accepting applications from owners of small business concepts in various industry sectors and at different stages in their development for the Virtual Franchise Development Department Program. - July 09, 2010 - Franchise Beacon LLC
Bonus Building Care Receives Ranking from 2010 AllBusiness AllStar Franchise
Bonus Building Care, one of the highest ranked and fastest growing companies in the commercial cleaning franchise industry, has ranked 25th out of 300 companies in the second annual Dun & Bradstreet Digital’s AllBusiness AllStar Franchise list for the “best of the best” for 2010. - July 09, 2010 - Bonus Building Care
Thinking About Buying a Franchise? – "Ask-the-Expert" - Amoskeag Business Incubator
If you’re interested in owning your own business, you might want to explore franchise opportunities as a possible business option. Buying a franchise offers some distinct and immediate advantages such as ease of entry, name recognition, good will, and established products. However, in... - July 09, 2010 - abi Innovation Hub
Fairy Godmother Exec is Offering Affordable Help for Franchisees
Franchisee Business Builder Group Workshop starting August 4th, Spots will fill Fast. Contact them now for more info. - July 07, 2010 - Fairy Godmother Exec
UNITS Mobile Storage Opens New Office in Savannah, GA
New location provides families and businesses more options for relocation and storage. - July 04, 2010 - UNITS Mobile Storage
Nature’s Table Cafe Awarded "Shop of the Month" at Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Intl. Airport
Orlando-based Nature’s Table Cafe is pleased to announce that its franchisee, MBC Concessions, Inc. has been named the "Shop of the Month" by the Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport Concessions Department. The award is given to one food and beverage location each month... - July 02, 2010 - Nature's Table Cafe
Five Star Painting Expands Further into Richmond Hill, Ontario
Five Star Painting, Inc, the fastest growing and largest painting franchisee on the west side of this planet, has added yet again to its burgeoning family. Mike Otani is one of the newest additions. He is heading off projects in the Richmond Hill-Vaughan-Woodbridge area. - July 02, 2010 - Five Star Painting
Grand Opening of Master Franchise in Brazil
Five Star Painting, Inc is unveiling a new master franchise in Brazil, serving the southern, central west and Bahia state areas. The new master franchise will be headed by entrepreneurs Felipe Dellabianca and Felipe Cruz. - July 02, 2010 - Five Star Painting
Excalibur Technology Announces Opening of Tampa, FL Location
Excalibur Technology, national provider of IT support services to small and mid-sized businesses, opens another franchise location in Tampa, FL today. - July 01, 2010 - ExcalTech (Excalibur Technology Corp.)
Five Star Painting’s Award-Winning Home Services are Credited by the Franchise Business Review
Five Star Painting, the world’s fastest-growing painting franchise company according to Franchise Business Review, received two awards today from Franchise Business Review. Five Star Painting was ranked the number one franchise system and in the top five best franchise systems in the home... - July 01, 2010 - Five Star Painting
Dennis Kotaska, Broker Associate, Joins the #1 RE/MAX Office in Florida
Dennis Kotaska, Broker Associate of RE/MAX Alliance Group of Florida joins the # 1 RE/MAX in the State of Florida located at 2000 Webber St., Sarasota, Florida. "I have the great benefit of growing up as the third generation in real estate, and coming home to the west coast of Florida that I... - June 27, 2010 - Dennis Kotaska
Handyman Matters of Piedmont Contributes to Community by Repairing a Home for Elderly Couple Forced from Their Home
Handyman Matters of Piedmont has been working on a community outreach event for a local couple that was forced out of their home until repairs were made. Both Ed, now ill with cancer, and Virginia, suffering from diabetes, had had extensive medical procedures along with extended hospital stays,... - June 23, 2010 - Handyman Matters Franchise Corp
WSI Opens a Digital Marketing Master Franchise Office in Central Spain
Two Local Franchisee Offices Join Forces to Operate the Region’s Master Franchise Organization - June 18, 2010 - WSI Internet
Five Star Painting Expands Into Simcoe County, Ontario with a New Franchise
Five Star Painting, one of the fastest-growing painting franchise companies, is happy to announce a new member of their team, Jim Kemp. He recently purchased a new franchise covering cities in Simcoe County, Ontario. Jim is excited about all of the possibilities available with Five Star Painting,... - June 16, 2010 - Five Star Painting
Play N Trade to Host a Discovery Day for Potential Franchisees at New San Diego Store
Members of Play N Trade's Corporate Support Center will host a Discovery Day at the Hyatt Regency in Mission Bay on Saturday, June 19th to educate potential franchisees on the opportunities and benefits of owning a retail video game store. - June 15, 2010 - Play N Trade Franchise, Inc.
Play N Trade Anticipates Big News for the Gaming Industry at the 2010 E3 Expo
Play N Trade Franchise Inc, is excited to attend attend this year's Electronic Entertainment Expo held at the Los Angeles Convention Center from June 15-17. - June 12, 2010 - Play N Trade Franchise, Inc.
The Cereal Bowl® Rolls Out Digital Signage
The Cereal Bowl recently opened it’s first all-digital restaurant at 296 George Street, New Brunswick, New Jersey. The location is the second franchise opened by the Florida based company and the first of several new locations scheduled to open over the next few months. It is comprised of four indoor LCD digital menu boards and an integrated POS solution with digital customer facing displays and remote login access. The promotional content of all screens can be controlled from any computer with - June 12, 2010 - The Cereal Bowl
New Summer Salads at Miami Subs
Miami Subs Grill to offer new salads for summertime. - June 11, 2010 - Miami Subs Pizza & Grill
Childcare Franchise Opportunities in a Down Market
While economic conditions challenge many businesses, the demand for quality, affordable childcare increases. For that reason, Discovery Point Child Development Centers is expanding with new franchise opportunities available throughout Georgia, Florida, Tennessee, Texas, North Carolina and South... - June 11, 2010 - Discovery Point
Play N Trade Franchisee Uses Community Involvement to Ensure Success, Opens Second Store in British Columbia
Play N Trade Franchisee Opens Second Store in British Columbia and Plans to Have Six to Eight Stores by 2011. - June 08, 2010 - Play N Trade Franchise, Inc.
Nurse Next Door Named Most Innovative Workplace by YWCA Vancouver
Named as the most innovative workplace by YWCA Vancouver, the rapidly growing home-care company was recognized for encouraging both personal-development and healthy lifestyles for each of their staff members. - June 06, 2010 - Nurse Next Door Home Care Services
Classy Closets Proud to Support Local Charities
Classy Closets donates several thousand dollars in product and service to benefit local Phoenix charities - June 05, 2010 - Classy Closets, Phoenix
Amazing Spaces Goes National with Sale of First Franchise
Amazing Spaces, a leading provider of upscale self-storage solutions, recently sold its first franchise to a father and son team in St. Louis, Missouri. “We are very excited to have our first franchised location in St. Louis!” said principals Kathy and Scott Tautenhahn. “This... - June 04, 2010 - Amazing Spaces Storage Centers