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Glass Franchise Expands in Florida with Help from Franchise Gator
Franchise Gator today announced its client, NOVUS Glass, recently made two franchise sales in Florida as a direct result of the franchisor’s partnership with the internet-based pay-for-performance franchise marketing service. John Easterbrook of Sarasota, Florida found NOVUS franchise... - October 31, 2009 - Franchise Gator
Exceptional In-Home Care Franchise Opportunities in the Greater Toronto Area
Premier Homecare Services has exploded across Ontario, Canada over the past 2 years with the addition of 6 franchise locations. It now looks to expand its base in Toronto - Canada's largest metropolitan market. - October 29, 2009 - Premier Homecare Services
Aero & Marine Tax Professionals to Present “Plane Dollars and Sense” Aviation Seminar
Presentation to Take Place at Jet Center Medford in Medford, OR on October 29 - October 24, 2009 - Aero & Marine Tax Professionals
Vancouver Business Coach Partners with Brian Tracy to Get Local Business Owners in the Game
Galia Shukr, a certified FocalPoint Business Coach works with local business owners, self-employed professionals, and senior executives to get on the path of success through business performance coaching and development services. - October 22, 2009 - FocalPoint Business Coaching Inc
Konsilia Joins the United Tax Network as the Exclusive Spanish Firm
Konsilia joins the United Tax Network in Spain as the exclusive Spanish Firm. With 40+ offices in the EMEA, United Tax Network is the fastest growing and almost the largest professional organization providing a complete range of services in the field of international taxation. Siegfried Jagga, Chairman of United Tax Network EMEA added: “We found Fernando del Canto (Konsilia) and their team a perfect fit for us." - October 22, 2009 - Konsilia Tax Precision
Texas Self Storage Association Hosts Annual Convention & Trade Show in The Woodlands
The Texas Self Storage Association hosts its annual convention and trade show in The Woodlands starting Sunday, October 25 – Wednesday, October 28, 2009. Houston businessman Jim “Mack” McIngvale is the keynote speaker. A trade show featuring a wide range of products and services for the self-storage industry is open to the public on Tuesday, October 27. Sessions of interest to investors, new owners, managers, and seasoned industry professionals, continue on Tuesday and half-day on Wednesday. - October 21, 2009 - Texas Self Storage Association
Nude Mannequins Cause Commotion in Malta
A fashion retail shop in Malta which launched an awareness campaign against Sex Trafficking, through its foundation “The DNA EMPORIUM Foundation,” caused quite a steer on Friday when police entered it's premises and told them to dress up its Mannequins. - October 20, 2009 - DNA EMPORIUM
UNITS Solves Missing Link to Local Carnival’s Success
Free UNIT provides event-coordinator with the storage and support missing for two years - October 18, 2009 - UNITS Mobile Storage
Marketing Help Has Finally Arrived for Small Businesses
Help is on the way for small businesses in the US looking for advertising and marketing services like those offered to big companies but in a more affordable way. A new type of ad agency has been developed to help small businesses. According to Kyle Kossen, “Most advertising agencies shun... - October 16, 2009 - Exclusive Ad Agency
"Talk'n'Save" - A Global Mobile Rental Company, Breaks Into the UK Market
Talk‘n’Save World, a leading company in mobile rentals for travelers, announced the opening of a logistics office in England, which will enable it to better compete in the UK outbound tourist market. “Our rates, quality products, and customer service around the world, including... - October 15, 2009 - Talk'n'Save
Spring Green Lawncare Receives 2009 Best of Plainfield Award from U.S. Commerce Association
Spring-Green Lawn Care has been selected for the 2009 Best of Plainfield Award in the Selling or Licensing Franchises category by the U.S. Commerce Association. - October 15, 2009 - Spring-Green Lawn Care
Brian and Maggie Harlow Set for Speaking Tour Across Europe on Behalf of Sign-A-Rama October 17-26
Maggie and Brian Harlow, owners of Sign-A-Rama Downtown in Louisville and recent inductees into the Sign-A-Rama corporate Hall of Fame, will embark on a speaking tour across Europe on behalf of the national Sign-A-Rama franchise group. The couple will make stops in Paris, France; Amsterdam,... - October 14, 2009 - Sign-A-Rama Downtown
FranchiseExpo.com Highlights Nutrition Zone Franchise
Nutrition Zone Announces Opening of Three New California Stores. - October 10, 2009 - FranchiseExpo.com
ActionCOACH Business Coach Rich Phillips Gets Phoenix Motorsports and Fabrication of San Diego on the Road to Success
Rich Phillips started coaching Phoenix Motorsports when they were just nine months old. After a rocky beginning, they’re well on their way to a successful future. - October 08, 2009 - ActionCOACH
Buybrand of Moscow and BRD Together Again for New Challenges
BRD was at the 7th edition of Buybrand, the meeting in Moscow for Russian and international franchising which was held from the 22nd up to the 24th September. In the Crocus Expo International Exibition Center of Moscow, the show was well organized by Exhibition Management Technology Group, which... - October 08, 2009 - BRD Consulting
Andreas Loeffler is the Newest ActionCOACH in Oregon
Andreas Loeffler is proud to join ActionCOACH, which will allow him fulfill his own career needs as well as help others. - October 07, 2009 - ActionCOACH
Franchise Update Media Group Announces Spring Green Lawn Care as a 2009 Star Award Winner
Franchise Update Media Group, the leading industry resource for franchise development, has announced Spring-Green Lawn Care as one of the winners of its annual STAR (Speaking To And Responding) Awards, which recognize excellence in lead generation, recruitment and industry-wide best practices in... - October 07, 2009 - Spring-Green Lawn Care
Local ServiceMaster Franchise Wins National Award
ServiceMaster Clean has recognized the owner of ServiceMaster of Greater Dallas & North Texas, Larry Hutson, with an Achiever Award. - October 06, 2009 - ServiceMaster of Greater Dallas & North Texas
Franchise Mart Shop Guwahati Unveiled to Serve North-East Region
With one more Franchise Mart Shop in Guwahati Franchise Mart India has added one more channel partner in its successful network. - October 04, 2009 - Franchise Mart
Kneaded Energy Wins ActionCOACH North Carolina Commitment Award
At the third quarter planning session, Bill Norman & Shelley Johnson of Kneaded Energy and Kneaded Energy School of Massage were awarded the Commitment Award. - October 03, 2009 - ActionCOACH North Carolina
The Alternative Board Can Help Small Businesses After Disaster
Small Business owners may not know where to turn after they have been affected by a natural disaster. Listed in this release are options to help them get back on their feet. - October 02, 2009 - TAB Boards International
J.J Roberts is the Newest ActionCOACH in Atlanta, Georgia
J.J. Roberts is excited to join the ActionCOACH team in Atlanta, Georgia, and looks forward to helping business owners in the metropolitan area. - October 02, 2009 - ActionCOACH
Franchise Management Software Just Released
Little Fish Big Ocean Inc. proudly announces the completion of a new software product for publishing franchisers. This tool, called the Daily Current™, was built as a compliment to MaxPro Publishing™ software, a daily operations system. - September 30, 2009 - Little Fish Big Ocean Inc.
Five Star Painting Named Among Top 50 Franchises for Minorities
Five Star Painting, the fastest growing and second largest painting franchise company in North America, has recently been named one of the Top 50 Franchises for Minorities by the National Minority Franchising Initiative (NMFI). This honor will be recognized in the October 2, 2009 special issue of USA Today – “Franchising Today.” - September 28, 2009 - Five Star Painting
Express Medical Transporters Expands to Baltimore
Express Medical Transporters (EMT), the Clayton, Mo.-based professional, non-emergency transportation service, will open its first location in Maryland this month to address the growing needs of greater Baltimore area residents in wheelchairs, seniors and the disabled, special-needs children and... - September 23, 2009 - EMT USA, LLC
Every Franchise Announces the Re-Launch of Their Ten Year Old Web Site
EveryFranchise has been completely re-coded and now has a powerful set of features which bring benefit to both visitors looking for a suitable franchise to buy and franchisors who wish to publicize their franchise opportunity. - September 23, 2009 - Every Franchise
CK Franchising, Inc. Purchased by Sodexo
CK Franchising, Inc., dba Comfort Keepers®, a leading franchise network providing in-home care for seniors and other adults, has been purchased by Sodexo, one of the world’s leading food and facilities management services companies and the global leader in the health care and seniors... - September 20, 2009 - Comfort Keepers
USA Insulation Franchises Grow as Farmers Almanac Warns of Bitter Cold Winter
Demand for Insulation Increases Across the Country in Anticipation of Extreme Temperatures in 2009 & 2010. - September 18, 2009 - USA Insulation
Oakville / Burlington Awarded 2009 Franchise Partner of the Year Award
2nd Annual Nurse Next Door Franchise Conference closes with award program. - September 17, 2009 - Nurse Next Door Home Care Services
Chicken Franchise Fights "Fast Food Fatigue"
Happi House Teriyaki Chicken Franchise Launches Ad Campaign to Fight "Fast Food Fatigue" - September 15, 2009 - Happi House Franchise Corporation, Inc.
The C12 Group, America's Leading Christian CEO Roundtable, Holds 10th Annual Leaders Conference In San Antonio
The C12 Group, America’s leading peer-board network of Christian CEOs and business owners, will hold its annual Leaders Conference Nov. 4-7, 2009, in San Antonio at the Hyatt Regency Hill Country Resort & Spa. Open to both C12 members and non-members, the conference brings together Christian business owners and CEOs from across the US to focus on best-practice business and ministry development within their firms. - September 12, 2009 - The C12 Group
First Watch Restaurant Opens in Palm Harbor
Daytime-Only Café is Sixth Tampa Bay Area Location - September 11, 2009 - First Watch Restaurants, Inc
Troops Transition with Help from Congress, Spring-Green
Spring-Green Lawn Care Teams Up With Congressman Aaron Schock to Discuss Help Veterans Own Franchises Act. - September 11, 2009 - Spring-Green Lawn Care
Nurse Next Door Celebrates Local Seniors with "We Love Caring for Seniors Day"
Local seniors will be celebrated with a "Pink Party" as Nurse Next Door raises awareness for senior care issues. - September 10, 2009 - Nurse Next Door Home Care Services
Happi House Restaurants Hit the 20-Million Milestone
Original California teriyaki chicken franchise, Happi House, passes a big milestone while implementing growth strategy. - September 09, 2009 - Happi House Franchise Corporation, Inc.
Five Star Painting Expands Into Dallas, Texas with a New Franchisee
Five Star Painting is pleased to announce expansion into Dallas, Texas with the newest member to their team, Mike Christensen. - September 09, 2009 - Five Star Painting
Five Star Painting Las Vegas, Under New Ownership
Five Star Painting is pleased to announce that Las Vegas is under new ownership by Nathan Dunn. - September 06, 2009 - Five Star Painting
ChirpSpot Social Media Consulting Offers Franchises
In what may be a first, ChirpSpot Consulting, based in Scottsdale, Arizona, announces the availability of franchises in the social media industry. ChirpSpot Consulting social media franchises will follow the ChirpSpot business model, which provides internet and social media consulting and... - September 05, 2009 - ChirpSpot
Houston Area Residents Partner with Texas Self Storage Properties, Including Amazing Spaces Storage Centers to Support Shriners Hospitals for Children – Galveston
For the second year in a row, Amazing Spaces Storage Centers of Houston joined with the Texas Self Storage Association (TSSA) to raise funds for the Shriners Hospitals for Children located in Galveston. The statewide “Make a Difference” campaign encourages area residents to help support... - September 04, 2009 - Amazing Spaces Storage Centers
Five Star Painting Expands Into Austin, Texas with a New Franchisee
Five Star Painting announces the grand opening of their new franchise in Austin, Texas with their newest team member, Mike Combs. - September 04, 2009 - Five Star Painting
Stephanie Blanc is the Newest ActionCOACH in France
Stephanie Blanc says the coaching potential in France is huge and she is excited to get started. - August 27, 2009 - ActionCOACH
Shannon Milsom Joins ActionCOACH in East Anglia, United Kingdom
Shannon Milsom comes to ActionCOACH with a technical communications and support background. - August 27, 2009 - ActionCOACH
Giuseppe Arpino is the Newest ActionCOACH in Brazil
Giuseppe Arpino is the eleventh ActionCOACH in the Brazil territory. - August 27, 2009 - ActionCOACH
During Challenging Economic Times, New Web Service Launches to Benefit Creditors and Agencies
Debtletters.com’s Low Cost Letter Campaigns Help Creditors Streamline While Adding Dollars and Value to Partnering Agencies - August 27, 2009 - Debtletters.com
Nurse Next Door Launches First Saskatchewan Franchise
Rapidly expanding in-home senior care provider lands in Saskatoon. - August 22, 2009 - Nurse Next Door Home Care Services
Bathtub Remodelers, Bath Fitter, Launch Brand New Corporate Website with Help of Single Throw Internet Marketing
Single Throw Internet Marketing teams up with Bathtub remodelers, Bath Fitter, to launch a brand new corporate website. - August 20, 2009 - Single Throw Internet Marketing
Executive Promotions Bolster McAlister’s Deli's Commitment to Continued National Growth
McAlister’s Corporation is continuing to move forward with its plan for growth and national expansion. The successes of the newly implemented “Choose Any Two” menu and the recent national “Free Tea Day” have bolstered a strong foundation while aggressive franchise... - August 19, 2009 - McAlister's Deli
David Rodgers and Gourmet Food General Trading LLC Join FROOTS as Master Franchisee for UAE and Oman
FROOTS is preparing to bring healthy quick service food to the Middle East by adding Gourmet Food General Trading LLC as their Master Franchisee for the United Arab Emirates and Oman. - August 17, 2009 - Froots
"The Economic Report" Show to Feature Fantastic Sams® Hair Salons
The producers of The Economic Report are pleased to announce that Fantastic Sams® Hair Salons will be featured in an upcoming episode of the show’s Focus on Business series on Best Franchise Concepts for the 21st Century. 1974… Mel Brooks had audiences rolling in the aisles with... - August 15, 2009 - The Economic Report
Pet Pleasers Bakery Hires Internet Marketing Agency Millican Morgan n Company to Grow Their E-Commerce and Prepare for Franchising
Pet Pleasers Bakery, an all natural gourmet pet treat supplier, who makes treats fresh daily, has recently expanded into a new location. In addition to their new store site, Pet Pleasers Bakery has hired a local marketing agency to build their internet business. The recent expansion and success is... - August 09, 2009 - Pet Pleasers Bakery