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Five Star Painting Announces a New Franchise Opening in Austin, Texas
Five Star Painting, a leading painting franchise system, announces a new franchise opening in Austin, Texas. Five Star Painting now provides service in 39 major Markets in North America, with operations in 19 states and provinces - December 19, 2007 - Five Star Painting
Kitchen Tune-Up Bath Remodeling Franchise Ranks First in Category for the Eighteenth Year
For the eighteenth year, Kitchen Tune-Up franchise system has been ranked first in their industry for 2008 by Entrepreneur Magazine. - December 19, 2007 - Kitchen Tune-Up
Five Star Painting, a Leading Painting Franchise System, Announces a New Franchise Opening in Boise, Idaho
Five Star Painting now provides service in 38 major Markets in North America, with operations in 19 states and provinces. - December 15, 2007 - Five Star Painting
Jim Burwell’s Petiquette Comes to the Rescue for Families Who Decide to Get Their Kids a Puppy or Dog for Christmas
Jim Burwell’s Petiquette, the premier in-home dog training company, offers guidelines to help your new dog and your kids establish a peaceful, rewarding and enduring relationship. - December 14, 2007 - Jim Burwell's Petiquette In Home Dog Training
Houston’s Dog Whisperer, Jim Burwell of Jim Burwell’s Petiquette is Featured in the USA Today’s December 2007 Article on "Out of the Box" Franchising
USA Today interviews Jim Burwell of Jim Burwell’s Petiquette on his “outside the box” franchise of in-home dog training. - December 13, 2007 - Jim Burwell's Petiquette In Home Dog Training
Through DirectBuy, Ottawa Couple Builds Three Houses
Ottawa Couple builds three new houses with nearly everything purchased through Direct Buy - December 13, 2007 - DirectBuy
DirectBuy is Looking Good; New Showroom Design is a Success
DirectBuy Franchises across the United States and Canada are looking better than ever after converting to the new showroom design – and Franchisees and employees couldn’t be more excited about showing off their Centers’ makeovers. New showrooms and some existing Centers began... - December 13, 2007 - DirectBuy
Granite Shield Gets a Home Sold in a Tough Market
Full service cleaning and restoration services including natural stone sealing, stain removal, marble polishing, grout and tile cleaning - December 10, 2007 - Granite Shield
Thorough Investigation Reveals Opportunity
L&W Investigations puts the ‘franchise’ tag on three locations; buys back Philadelphia, Utah and Montana franchises. - December 07, 2007 - L & W Investigations
Ottawa Receives Consumers’ Choice Award
DirectBuy of Ottawa recently earned the Consumers’ Choice Award for Business Excellence in the category of blinds. - December 06, 2007 - DirectBuy
DirectBuy of Toronto Marks 10 Years of Service; Raises $10,000 for FightSMA
DirectBuy of Toronto North raises $10,00 for FightSMA, a charity dedicated to finding a cure for Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA). - December 05, 2007 - DirectBuy
Nurse Next Door Named One of BC's Top 10 Companies to Work at
While companies across the province struggle to attract great employees, Nurse Next Door, BC’s largest in-home senior care provider, was recognized as one of the province’s top 10 employers by BCBusiness Magazine’s annual Best Companies to Work For in BC award program. Ranking in... - December 05, 2007 - Nurse Next Door Home Care Services
Modern Franchises Announces Partnership with Four More Franchisers, is Quickly Becoming One of the Industry's Largest Franchise Directories
Modern Franchises, one of the Internet's largest franchise directories, has partnered with four more companies. The companies added to the already impressive resume of franchise opportunities include The Entrepreneur's Source, Business Advisers International, Decor&You and Business Partner. - December 05, 2007 - Modern Franchises
Modern Franchises Partners with KnowledgePoints®, Brings Prospective Franchisees One-Step Closer to Owning Their Own Business
Modern Franchises and KnowledgePoints announced a new partnership this week. The move will effectively help prospective franchisees move one-step closer to owning their own business. - December 05, 2007 - Modern Franchises
Franchise Direct Launches New Design for Website
Franchise Direct launches new design for its US international website, focusing on increasing usability and awareness relating to the franchise industry. - December 04, 2007 - Franchise Direct USA
My Coffee® to Expand Through Franchising
My Coffee® is now offering franchise opportunities. - December 01, 2007 - My Coffee
Yogen Fruz Signs Master Franchise Agreement for Illinois, USA
Yogen Früz USA Inc. is pleased to announce that the Company has completed a Master Franchise Agreement with Freezer Products LLC, for the State of Illinois, U.S.A. This agreement helps facilitate the rapid expansion of Yogen Früz outlets across the American Midwest. The city of Chicago... - November 21, 2007 - Yogen Fruz Canada Inc.
Panera Bread Raises $8,000 for Breast Cancer Awareness
Pink Ribbon Bagel Campaign a Success - November 17, 2007 - BreadWinners at the Triangle
High Flyer to Head Up New Solihull Franchise
When The Local BookKeeper (TLBK) opens its latest franchise in Solihull it will have Yvonne Newman, a highly qualified Chartered Accountant and qualified bookkeeper with many years experience of working with leading accountancy firms including KPMG, Baker Tilley, PricewaterhouseCoopers and... - November 15, 2007 - The Local Bookkeeper UK Ltd
The Sky’s No Limit: DirectBuy Owner Bruce Harvey Takes Flight for Charity
Owner of the DirectBuy of Southern Maryland donates his plane and flying skills to the medical air transport of patients and their loved ones. - November 13, 2007 - DirectBuy
Five Star Painting, a Leading Painting Franchise System, Partners with Painter Ready, a Leading Commercial Painting Franchise System to Deliver Services in North America
Five Star Painting and Painter Ready combined, provide service in 37 major Markets in North America, with operations in 19 states and provinces. - November 11, 2007 - Five Star Painting
A New Approach to Dealing with a Costly Commodity
4Refuel, Canada’s Leader in Onsite Fuel Delivery and Fuel Management Solutions, Enters Lucrative U.S. Market to Help Businesses Manage their Fuel, Reduce Costs - November 07, 2007 - 4Refuel
Tivoli Wines Announces Franchise Opportunities
Tivoli Wines, located in Colleyville, Texas, is proud to announce the launch of their Wine Boutique Franchise Program. The Tivoli Wines concept is to combine great wines with an innovative, new merchandising system and top it off with a growing market and you have a unique and very real recipe for retail success. - November 06, 2007 - Tivoli Wines
Girlfriends Closet Boutique Dressing to Franchise
Girlfriends Closet Boutique has announced they will expanding through franchising. - October 27, 2007 - Francorp
Entrepreneur’s Franchised Spa Concept Has Promise of Being a Hands-Down Winner
Hand and Stone Massage Spa Embraces America’s Love Affair with Indulgent, Affordable and Therapeutic Massage Services - October 24, 2007 - Hand and Stone Massage Spa
Bonus Building Care Selected as One of the “Top 50” Franchises for Minorities
Bonus Building Care, one of the highest ranked and fastest growing companies in the commercial cleaning industry, is pleased to announce that it has been selected by the National Minority Franchising Initiative (NMFI) as one of the top fifty franchises for recruiting and supporting minority franchisees in their system. - October 24, 2007 - Bonus Building Care
Kitchen and Bath Remodeler Opens Flagship Showroom as Research & Development Prototype
Kitchen Tune-Up announces the grand opening of their new Refacing Showroom prototype. Company founder Dave Haglund to host open house and celebration November 2nd and 3rd. Store to be Research and Development prototype for new brand concept. - October 24, 2007 - Kitchen Tune-Up
Vehicle Tracking Solutions Announces New Franchise Program
Becomes first company to franchise in the AVL industry - October 23, 2007 - Vehicle Tracking Solutions
HotBox Pizza Announces Franchising Efforts
HotBox Pizza will be launching an aggressive expansion program through franchising. - October 20, 2007 - Francorp
whichfranchise.com to Promote Franchising at Business Startup 2007
whichfranchise.com, the official online partner of the British Franchise Association (BFA), will be exhibiting at next month’s Business Startup exhibition in London. The exhibition, being held at London’s Olympia on 2-3 November 2007, is a window of opportunity for anyone looking to... - October 20, 2007 - whichfranchise.com
Lite for Life is Heavy on Growth
With a Scientifically Proven, Healthy Alternative to Cookie-Cutter Diet Programs, Franchiser Lite For Life® has Plans for 250 Locations Nationwide by the end of 2010. - October 18, 2007 - Lite For Life
Bonus Building Care Opens 24th Branch in Minneapolis, Minnesota
Bonus Building Care, one of the highest ranked and fastest growing companies in the commercial cleaning industry, is pleased to announce the opening of the Bonus Building Care Master Franchise Office in Minneapolis, Minnesota effective October 11, 2007. - October 18, 2007 - Bonus Building Care
Wild Birds Unlimited Receives Franchisee Satisfaction Award: the Nation's Largest Backyard Birdfeeding Franchise Earns High Marks from Franchisee Partners
Wild Birds Unlimited, the largest franchise system of backyard birdfeeding and nature specialty stores, has been presented with a Franchisee Satisfaction Award by industry research firm Franchise Business Review. Wild Birds Unlimited received top honors in the retail franchise division. “We... - October 17, 2007 - Franchise Business Review
Midas Furniture Teams-Up with Francorp to Develop Its Franchise
Midas Furniture has signed an agreement with the American company Francorp through its Middle East regional office in Dubai. According to the agreement, Francorp will design a special program to develop a franchise system for Midas, who plans to expand regionally and globally through franchising,... - October 17, 2007 - Francorp Middle East
translations-interpretings.com MSoC Opens Second Balkan Office
The german service provider, translations-interpretings.com MSoC, a certified specialist in multilingual communication, opens new office in Albania. - October 14, 2007 - translations-interpretings.com MSoC Group
Inka Grill Franchising Peruvian Cuisine
Inka Grill has launched an aggressive expansion program through franchising. - October 13, 2007 - Francorp
AIA Adds Two New Members to the Corporate Team
Goodhart and Troy Mingo Brings Years of Expertise to New Positions - October 12, 2007 - Adventures In Advertising Franchise, LLC
Oogles n Googles of Southwest Pittsburgh
Oogles n Googles, a national children's franchise, has expanded to the Pittsburgh area. Oogles n Googles provides all-inclusive themed birthday parties and preschool enrichment programs for children ages 3 - 10. - October 12, 2007 - Oogles n Googles of Southwest Pittsburgh
The Counter Appoints New Chief Development Officer
Randy Carucci Brings Three Decades of Expertise to The Counter® - October 12, 2007 - The Counter
eLearning Companies Team-Up to Market New Learning Management System
Train-Ease, Inc. and webSolve, LLC team-up to deliver a state-of-the art Learning Management System for corporations, franchise systems and other organizations interested in revolutionizing their training. The new SCORM-compliant system allows seamless delivery of multi-media training sessions via the Internet. Train-Ease’s courseware design capabilities offer a new dimension to webSolve’s existing portfolio of eLearning products and services. - October 11, 2007 - webSolve, LLC
Kids At Heart Photography Grants Another Franchise in the State of NJ (Burlington County & Cherry Hill, NJ)
Kids At Heart Photography continues to grow in the Garden State granting their 5th franchise in NJ. Kids At Heart Photography now has 10 franchises that service the youth photography industry in PA, NJ, DC, VA, MD, CA and FL. Kids At Heart offers photography services to daycare/preschools, elementary/middle schools, youth sports leagues, dance and camp photography. - October 10, 2007 - Kids At Heart Photography
VM Group to Expand Through Franchising
Imagine running a successful real estate office for $12 a month. Michael Volkin of VM Group does, and soon you’ll have the ability too. - October 06, 2007 - Francorp
Learning Annex Appoints Business Advancement Center to Teach How to Franchise Your Business or Idea
This October 9 Business Advancement Center will teach a class for the New York Learning Annex called “Turn your Business or Idea into a National Franchise!” Co-founders and franchise experts Martha Alburquerque and David Borish will teach the class. With retail giants making... - October 06, 2007 - Business Advancement Center
Creative Technology Puts Franchise Direct at the Forefront of Franchise Web Portals
Clever Video Diaries: Clever Search Friendly Website - October 05, 2007 - Franchise Direct USA
Express Personnel Reveals What Workers Want
Survey Reveals Workers Split on Salary Satisfaction Level. Express Personnel Services Releases 2nd Quarter What Workers Want Survey© - October 03, 2007 - Express Personnel Services
Expansion Into Los Angeles USA
Yogen Früz USA Inc. is pleased to announce that the Company has completed a Master Franchise Agreement with YF LA Inc. for Southern Los Angeles County, in the State of California, U.S.A. This agreement extends to cities such as Long Beach, Santa Monica and Pasadena. Yogen Früz expects to... - October 03, 2007 - Yogen Fruz Canada Inc.
Yogen Früz Continues Its Expansion Into the US: San Francisco Bay Area, California
Yogen Früz USA Inc. is pleased to announce that the Company has completed a Master Franchise Agreement with Two Towers Inc. for the San Francisco Bay Area, in the state of California, U.S.A. This agreement extends to cities with a middle-to-high income demographic such as Berkley and Walnut... - October 01, 2007 - Yogen Fruz Canada Inc.
Yogen Früz Enters Into the United States: Florida Expansion
Yogen Früz USA Inc. is pleased to announce that the Company has entered into a Master Franchise Agreement with Titan Group Inc. for Northern Florida, United States of America. "We believe that Orlando will experience the same high level of success that we have achieved in major cities... - October 01, 2007 - Yogen Fruz Canada Inc.
Jo To Go Coffee Hires Franchising Veteran for New VP of Franchise Development Position
Jo To Go Coffee has hired a new Vice President of Franchise Development. The new VP, Tom Ragan, brings over 20 years of national food service franchise experience. - September 29, 2007 - Taco Flamingo | Jo To Go Coffee
WSI Bags 3 Awards in Web Marketing Association’s (WMA) WebAward Competition
Achieves Excellence in Travel, Home Building and Healthcare Industry Verticals - September 28, 2007 - WSI Internet