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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
The Counter Appoints New Chief Development Officer
Randy Carucci Brings Three Decades of Expertise to The Counter® - October 12, 2007 - The Counter
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
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
Nurse Next Door Signs Hyper-Growth Expert, Cameron Herold
John DeHart and Ken Sim, co-founders of Western Canada’s largest senior care provider, Nurse Next Door, announced today the addition of hyper-growth expert, Cameron Herold. Herold, the former Chief Operating Officer of 1-800-GOT-JUNK? and current member of Nurse Next Door’s advisory... - September 28, 2007 - Nurse Next Door Home Care Services
XMPie uDirect Professional Premier Edition Now Offered at AlphaGraphics
AlphaGraphics® Enhances Direct Marketing Capabilities with EFI’s New Variable Data Printing Software - September 28, 2007 - AlphaGraphics, Inc.
Figaro's Welcomes Back Bill Chemero
Bill Chemero Returns to Figaro’s to Lead Franchise Development Team - September 26, 2007 - Figaro’s Pizza
Alphagraphics Recognized for Franchisee Excellence and Franchisee Satisfaction by Franchise Research Institute
AlphaGraphics, the print and visual communications franchise that boasts the highest average sales per location, has been named a world-class franchise by Franchise Research Institute, a nationally-recognized conductor of franchise-related surveys. Of the AlphaGraphics franchisees who responded to... - September 22, 2007 - AlphaGraphics, Inc.
Fast Growing Make Up Store Opens New Stores in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
One of Scandinavia's fastest growing companies, cosmetics retailer Make Up Store continues to grow fast in the Asian region, with new stores opening at The Pavilion and The Garden Mall of Kuala Lumpur. More Make Up Stores are also coming up at Siam Paragon, Bangkok, Thailand and throughout the... - September 22, 2007 - Make Up Store
Rapid Refill Ink Opens 100th Store, Poised for Further Growth
Since its first store opened in 2002, the hallmark of Rapid Refill Ink has been its commitment to doing more by using less. Five years later, this ideal still holds true, but on a much greater level: Rapid Refill Ink’s crusade to save has spawned its 100th location. “This is an amazing... - September 21, 2007 - Rapid Refill Ink
Over 100 Million Sites Now on the Web: is Yours One of Them? It Should be
Here’s a tip that will help small business owners with any Web phobias - it’s not so much a secret as a fact that no one’s bothered to tell you. The creation of a Web site is not only necessary – it’s easy. - September 20, 2007 - PRStore
A Friendly Face
Ken Green Brings Industry Expertise to McAlister’s Deli - September 17, 2007 - McAlister's Deli
Bonus Building Care Master Franchise Awarded Franchisee of the Year Award by the International Franchise Association
JDM Ventures Inc. d/b/a Bonus Building Care in Orange County, one of the highest ranked and fastest growing companies in the commercial cleaning industry, has just received a 2007 Franchisee of the Year Award. - September 15, 2007 - Bonus Building Care
Bonus Building Care in Cincinnati Franchise Owner Receives Certificate of Excellence
DeShannon Shearer, a Bonus Building Care franchise owner of Bonus Building Care in Cincinnati, one of the highest ranked and fastest growing companies in the commercial cleaning industry, has received a Certificate of Excellence Award from Knowlton Manufacturing. - September 14, 2007 - Bonus Building Care
Commercial Office Cleaning Franchise Bonus Building Care Becomes the Official Cleaning Company of the Tennessee Titans
Bonus Building Care in Nashville, one of the highest ranked and fastest growing companies in the commercial cleaning industry, has finalized a three year agreement with the Tennessee Titans to become the official cleaning company of LP Field and the Tennessee Titans (NFL). - September 13, 2007 - Bonus Building Care
Village Coffee President Reveals Growth Plans at TopNewFranchises.Com
Village Coffee Founder Tommy Lowrey reveals their unorthodox licensing strategy and the ambitious growth plans for their gourmet coffee chain at TopNewFranchises.Com. - September 07, 2007 - TopNewFranchises.Com
Residential Cleaning Franchise Brings Back Customer Service
Maid To Sparkle is bringing back customer service to the days when the local filling station took care of one's car. Customers needs will be met through inspections, feedback from comment cards and blog sites. - September 05, 2007 - Maid To Sparkle, Inc.
DirectBuy Opens Members-Only Showroom in Fresno
DirectBuy's low-cost alternative to retail is a one-stop shopping destination for consumers furnishing, remodeling or building a new home. - September 04, 2007 - DirectBuy
Franchising Goes to the Dogs
In a move aimed at growth, Florida-based K-9 Kuts is preparing to franchise. - September 01, 2007 - Francorp
Dogs Rule Resort to Expand Through Franchising
Susanne Haley of Dogs Rule Resort has announced they will be launching an aggressive expansion program through franchising. Susanne’s strong love for animals and extensive experience in the field persuaded her to develop Dogs Rule Resort. “I decided to go with my passion and create at... - September 01, 2007 - Francorp
EYESthere Watches Over Tampa
EYESthere to Open Country’s First Franchised Location in Tampa, Plans for at Least 20 Locations in Florida - August 30, 2007 - EYESthere
Lapels Dry Cleaning Franchisee Perseveres in the Face of Grief
Sudbury, MA Lapels store stays open with the help of fellow franchisees and Pashoo St. Fleur’s determination. - August 29, 2007 - Lapels Dry Cleaning
DirectBuy Opens Members-Only Design Showroom in El Paso
DirectBuy is a low-cost alternative to retail and a one-stop shopping destination for home improvement. - August 28, 2007 - DirectBuy
Deuce McAllister Partners with McAlister's Deli
Deuce McAllister + McAlister’s Deli = A Delicious Duo - August 28, 2007 - McAlister's Deli
Jo To Go Coffee Launches ‘On the Go Foods’
Jo To Go Coffee's new Executive Chef has created a fast, gourmet menu that is currently being tested at the company's Jo To Go Coffee cafe. The coffee franchise will eventually offer the On The Go Foods menu at drive-thru locations nationwide. - August 25, 2007 - Taco Flamingo | Jo To Go Coffee
Kids At Heart Photography Grants First Franchise in the State of California
Kids At Heart Photography has struck gold in the state of California. Kids At Heart Photography grants first franchise in the state of California. Kids At Heart offers photography services to daycare/preschools, elementary/middle schools, youth sports leagues, dance and camp photography. - August 22, 2007 - Kids At Heart Photography
Kids At Heart Photography Grants First Franchise in the State of Florida (Palm Bach County)
Kids At Heart Photography plants its first franchise flag in the state of Florida. Kids At Heart Photography now has franchisees 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. - August 21, 2007 - Kids At Heart Photography
Something’s Cooking at Sociale
New Flavors to Debut in September - August 18, 2007 - Sociale Make & Take Gourmet
PostNet Goes to Panama
Panama City Location Jumpstarts Central America Expansion - August 17, 2007 - PostNet of Mountain Home
DirectBuy Hires Dan Fuehring as Director of Merchandising - Builder Products
DirectBuy appoints Dan Fuehring as Director of Merchandising - Builder Products to work with the DirectBuy merchandising team on all home improvement product issues. - August 16, 2007 - DirectBuy
Landscape Lighting Professionals of Jacksonville to Participate in Xscapes Bi-Annual Xpo
NiteLites Outdoor Lighting of Jacksonville, the Landscape Lighting Professionals, is pleased to announce their participation in the Xscapes Bi-Annual Xpo. - August 16, 2007 - NiteLites Outdoor Lighting
TopNewFranchises.Com Launches New Franchise Interview Series
TopNewFranchises.Com has launched a creative new series of interviews with the founders, CEOs & franchisees of the most promising new and emerging franchise opportunities. The Top New Franchises Interview series is designed to give prospective franchisees info and insight into some of the... - August 14, 2007 - TopNewFranchises.Com
Tossed Welcomes Diana Brandt
New Marketing VP Brings Industry Expertise - August 11, 2007 - Tossed
Jo To Go Coffee Customers "Save the Brew"
One specialty coffee drink connoisseur will win $500 Jo To Go Dollars and share their favorite coffee concoction with Jo To Go Coffee® customers nationwide as winner of the “Save the Brew” contest. The coffee drive-thru is accepting entries until August 14, 2007. Customers can visit the Jo To Go Coffee Blogspot to help decide the winner August 21st - 31st, 2007. - August 09, 2007 - Taco Flamingo | Jo To Go Coffee
Black Dawg Sealcoat Expands Litter
Awards Fairfield County, Connecticut franchise to Bill, Cris Ann and Shannon Mulreed. - August 03, 2007 - Black Dawg
Fretzin Wins Winfree Business Growth Advisors “Franchise of the Year” Award
Dr. Keith Winfree, founder of Winfree Business Growth Advisors, recently awarded Steve Fretzin, owner and operator of Sales Results, Inc. (www.salesresultsinc.com), Winfree’s Chicago North Shore Coaching Franchise, as Franchise of the Year for 2006. - August 03, 2007 - Winfree Business Growth Advisors