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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
Giuseppe Arpino is the Newest ActionCOACH in Brazil
Giuseppe Arpino is the eleventh ActionCOACH in the Brazil territory. - August 27, 2009 - ActionCOACH
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
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
Process Peak to Host a Series of Best Practice Webinars to Franchisors
Process Peak is kicking off a series of webinars to Franchisors interested in applying best practices to revamp their lead generation strategy & franchise awarding process. - July 31, 2009 - ProcessPeak
Maggie and Brian Harlow & Sign-A-Rama Downtown Inducted Into Corporate Hall of Fame
Sign-A-Rama Downtown owners Maggie and Brian Harlow were recently inducted into the franchise’s Hall of Fame during World Expo 2009 – United Franchise Group’s (UFG) annual exposition for its franchises. Sign-A-Rama is UFG’s largest franchise with more than 950 retail locations worldwide. - July 29, 2009 - Sign-A-Rama Downtown
SILVER CROSS Victoria Opening in Fall of 2009 Offering Recycled and New Stair Lifts, Wheelchairs, Scooters and Other Accessibility and Mobility Equipment
North America is about to see a demographic shift unlike any in previous history. The population of North America is reaching retirement age in the next few years at unprecedented levels. SILVER CROSS recognized this fact and began to develop a network of locations, focused on delivering a lower cost alternative for access and mobility equipment to serve the needs of this population. Products offered include stair lifts, porch lifts, home elevators, scooters, wheelchairs and patient lifts. - July 28, 2009 - SILVER CROSS
Beverage Plus AG Received Confirmation of Acceptance of Friendly Take-Over Offer to FCBBI AG
FCBBI AG management has accepted the take-over offer conditioned on conforming legal documents acceptable to the management - July 25, 2009 - First Choice Business Brokers
Lisa Batcheller, VP of Marketing and Co-Founder of Stay at Home Interviews on “Coping with Caregiving” Radio Program July 18 at 3:30 p.m. PT, 6:30 p.m. EST
“There has never been a more rewarding experience than caring for family members. However, today, 75% of family caregivers of seniors also have children at home. Many of these family caregivers either work full- or part-time,” explains Batcheller. “With the instability of our... - July 18, 2009 - Stay at Home
HobNobMurfreesboro Brings You Five Facts the IRS Wants You to Know About a Tax Credit Available for Child Care Expenses Brought to You by Murfreesboro CPA Jason Jones
Many parents who work or are looking for work must arrange for care of their children under 13 years of age during the school vacation. Here are five facts the IRS wants you to know about a tax credit available for child care expenses. The Child and Dependent Care Credit is available for expenses... - July 17, 2009 - HobNobMurfreesboro
First-Ever Louisville-Area FranchiseMart Now Open
Maggie Payette Harlow believes this is a great time to buy a business – especially if the business is a franchise. “People are looking for stability and a sense of control right now,” said Maggie Harlow, co-owner with her husband Brian of Louisville’s first... - July 16, 2009 - FranchiseMart Louisville
Golden Spoon Expands to the Philippines
First of 25 stores slated to open by end of Q3 2009 in the Manila area. - July 15, 2009 - Golden Spoon Franchising
The Cereal Bowl® Expands to Middle East
Continuing their growth, The Cereal Bowl today announced an agreement to expand its brand internationally into Qatar and other regions of the Middle East. The agreement between Cereal Bowl International, LLC, a subsidiary of Cereal Bowl Franchises, LLC, and Global Brands, a Qatari based company... - July 10, 2009 - The Cereal Bowl
New Business Coaching Company Gets London Businesses in the Game
Local business owner partners with Brian Tracy International to provide coaching for business owners. - July 06, 2009 - FocalPoint Business Coaching Inc
Carbon360° Hires Research Analyst from Citi Managed Futures
Carbon360°, an Opalesque Media Group company, has appointed Daniel Golyanov to the position of research analyst. Golyanov joins the Carbon360° research team from his previous position at Citi Managed Futures as a Fund Associate. Golyanov holds a Bachelor of Business Administration... - July 05, 2009 - Opalesque Ltd
Passion to Re-Educate Business Owners and Help them Succeed Clinched Marcos Strafacce’s Decision to Join ActionCOACH
Former Corporate Executive Marcos Strafacce joins the ActionCOACH franchise to realize his passion of helping others while also running his own independent coaching business. - July 04, 2009 - ActionCOACH
ActionCOACH’s Vast Reservoir of Systems, Processes, Experience and High ROI Attracted Atkin to This Business Coaching Franchise
Matthew Atkin will retain his financial independence and achieve a high Return on Investment as an ActionCOACH franchisee. - July 04, 2009 - ActionCOACH
Passionate About Developing Businesses, Kuldeep Persaud Joins the ActionCOACH Franchise in Iowa
Disillusionment with the corporate world and a desire to own his business coupled with a passion to help fellow business owners led Persaud to leave the corporate world and join ActionCOACH. - July 04, 2009 - ActionCOACH
Remarkable Results of a Former ActionCOACH Client Led Him to Buy Into the Franchise System
Upon seeing great results in all areas of his own business, Steve Wilburn – a former ActionCOACH client - decided to buy the franchise to help other businesses in need as a Business Coach. - July 04, 2009 - ActionCOACH
Sam Stroup with an ActionCOACH Firm is Now a Business Coach
After working with an ActionCOACH franchisee as BDM for two years, Sam Stroup made the decision to become a Business Coach. - July 04, 2009 - ActionCOACH
High-Quality Portable Restroom Franchise ElizaJ Flushes Away Economic Worries with Recession-Proof Business
Almost everyone has experienced the dirty, foul-smelling portable restrooms at an outdoor event or the long lines and rushed, cramped inside quarters of the portable trailers which come at a hefty price tag for the event’s organizers. Enter Eliza Kendall, founder and president of ElizaJ®,... - July 01, 2009 - Eliza J
Bonus Building Care Ranks in Entrepreneur’s Best Home Based Franchises 2009
Bonus Building Care is pleased to announce that it has ranked 10th out of 101 companies. - June 27, 2009 - Bonus Building Care