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Looking to Leave Lasting Impression
Driveway Impressions is Looking to Make Some Noise With its One-of-a-Kind Decorative Asphalt Technology - April 28, 2007 - Driveway Impressions
Whichfranchise Named in bfa/NatWest Report for 2nd Year Running
For the second year running, the annual Natwest/bfa franchise survey has named whichfranchise.com as a useful source of information for prospective franchisees undertaking research into buying a franchise. Now in its 23rd year, the report conducted on behalf of the British Franchise Association... - April 27, 2007 - whichfranchise.com
Blenz is Growing Again
Blenz, The Canadian Coffee Company introduces three new additions to the head office team. - April 25, 2007 - Blenz The Canadian Coffee Company Ltd.
TopNewFranchises.Com Celebrates Exciting New Franchise Opportunities
Contenders for Top New Franchises awards range from organic pizza to bulk tobacco shops, and from glow-in-the-dark golf courses to head lice removal. - April 24, 2007 - TopNewFranchises.Com
Franchise Success without Franchise Headaches
Many pursue the dream of financial freedom. Some buy into the dream of owning a Franchised business in order to have it. But one man found it was not the freedom he had hoped for; but now he has found something better. - April 20, 2007 - Global Abundance Program, Inc.
Jo To Go Coffee® Exhibits at the International Franchise Expo
Jo To Go Coffee exhibited at the 16th annual International Franchise Expo. Representatives from the specialty coffee drive-thru networked with potential franchisees and are now in the process of setting up Jo To Go Coffee Discovery Days. - April 20, 2007 - Taco Flamingo | Jo To Go Coffee
e-Business Profits Now Available to Businesses in Sheffield
World’s Largest Internet Consultants Open Office in Sheffield/South Yorkshire - April 18, 2007 - WSI Internet
Bizymoms.com Launches 'Franchises for Moms'
Bizymoms.com - a site predominantly for the work at home community is launching a 'Franchises for Moms' section. bizymoms.com has over 2.5 million visitors a year who are looking for new business ideas. - April 18, 2007 - Bizy Moms
Winning Recipe - Sociale Make & Take Gourmet Stands Apart in Boom Industry
There’s no denying the kitchen is getting crowded. The meal preparation industry, just a whisper only five years ago, suddenly seems as popular as American Idol. Well, that might be stretching things, but the industry’s stratospheric growth can’t be ignored. In 2002 there were... - April 14, 2007 - Sociale Make & Take Gourmet
Spring-Green Lawn Care is Celebrating its 30th Anniversary, and "Neighborhood" Provider Sees Bright Future
Celebrating The Past While Looking Towards The Future - April 14, 2007 - Spring-Green Lawn Care
Athletic Nation Opens Franchise Locations
Athletic Nation Men's Fitness Gym expansion to include over 50 gyms within the next year - April 12, 2007 - Athletic Nation Men's Fitness Gym
Relay Express is on Fast Track
With 20-Plus Years’ Experience and Unparalleled Customer Service in Courier Industry; Company Turns to Franchising to Establish a National Presence in a Fragmented Market - April 11, 2007 - Relay Express
Jo To Go Coffee® Introduces the Rapid Rewards Card
Jo To Go Coffee® has launched their Rapid Rewards program at all franchise locations. Rapid Rewards is a frequency program that rewards regular customers with bonus drinks and discounts. - April 08, 2007 - Taco Flamingo | Jo To Go Coffee
Blenz Coffee Perks Up Westbank British Columbia
Friday March 30 marked the opening of Blenz Coffee’s 49th location in BC. The newest Blenz Coffee location is in Westbank at #307 – 3550 Carrington Road, The Hub Centre. This location will serve as a community meeting place, offering Blenz fine selection of beverages and foods, as well... - April 07, 2007 - Blenz The Canadian Coffee Company Ltd.
Mr. Propane Heats Up Trade Show Booth During Hearth, Patio & Barbecue Expo
Dan Warner, known to most people as “Propane” of the “Energy Guys” commercials, visited the 1st Propane Franchising tradeshow booth during the 2007 Hearth, Patio and Barbecue Expo (HPBExpo) in Reno, Nevada. The lighthearted “Energy Guys” commercials, sponsored... - April 07, 2007 - 1st Propane Franchising
AIA Cracks the Franchise 50
Franchisee Response Earns Company Number Twelve Ranking, Best In Category Honor on Annual List - March 30, 2007 - Adventures In Advertising Franchise, LLC
"Brain Training" Company Named to Franchise Times’ "Fast 55"
LearningRx makes Franchise Times’ list of fastest-growing franchises in U.S. - March 27, 2007 - LearningRx, Inc.
Franchise Buyer Direct Launches Its Second Web Site, SellFranchise.com
Franchise Buyer Direct launches a new alternative website - www.sellFranchise.com to help franchise owners sell their business. - March 21, 2007 - Franchise Buyer Direct
Atlanta Re-Bath Welcomes DuraBath™ SSP Materials
Re- Bath, America’s largest One-Day Remodeling company, has announced that it will immediately begin to supply their new DuraBath™ SSP building material to their 175 franchised operations across the country including Georgia’s Atlanta Re-Bath located in Marietta and Decatur. Remodeling for life in mind, Atlanta Re-Bath welcomes the new materials. - March 21, 2007 - Atlanta Re-Bath
123eDistribution Opens New Office in Colorado
123eDistribution.com announces its new Mountain Region Distribution Center in Englewood, Colorado. The new Colorado location will be a stocking location for all of 123eDistribition’s franchised product lines. “123eDistribution blends traditional distribution with E marketing and ... - March 20, 2007 - 123edistribution
Commercial and Residential Lighting Franchise Offers Tips on Increasing the Evening Profitability and Enjoyment of Your Property
NiteLites Outdoor Lighting of Delaware, the Landscape Lighting Professionals, will demonstrate their architectural and landscape lighting products at the Greater Philadelphia Spring Home Show, scheduled for March 30 through April 1 at the Valley Forge Convention Center. - March 09, 2007 - NiteLites Outdoor Lighting
Synergy Cracks the Franchise 50
Franchisee Response Earns Company Number Three on Annual List - March 08, 2007 - SYNERGY HomeCare
Blueprint for Growth
With all the Ingredients for Success and Strong Financial Backing, The Tan Company Plans to Open 500 Locations in Five Years - March 07, 2007 - The Tan Company
Outdoor Lighting Franchise, NiteLites of Delaware, to Innovative Approach to Home Improvement at Delaware’s Largest Home Show
NiteLites of Delaware, the architectural and landscape professionals to showcase the latest in high quality, 12 voltage outdoor lighting fixtures and automated timers at the Delaware Home Show. The show, the largest show of its kind in the state, will be held March 3rd and 4th at the Chase Center on the Riverfront in Wilmington, DE 19801. - March 02, 2007 - NiteLites Outdoor Lighting
Texas Subs Joins Asset Station ‘Club’
Subway® Restaurant’s Texas Franchise selects Real Asset Management International (RAMI) to take control of its fixed assets. - March 02, 2007 - Real Asset Management International
Picture Your Success with Top 100 New Franchise … CLIX
Selected as one of Franchise Market Magazines Top 100 franchises for 2006, CLIX Portrait Studios is looking for potential franchisees with sparkle, fun, passion and the desire to succeed in a big way. “We are committed to innovation and world-class quality,” says Asarnow, “and we would love to talk to others who share our passion.” - February 20, 2007 - CLIX Portrait Studios
1st Propane® Franchising Announces Major Expansion Plan
Company Targets Six Northern California Counties - February 14, 2007 - 1st Propane Franchising
Founders of PostNet Form New Parent Holding Company and Acquire Printwear Xpress
The co-founders of PostNet International Franchise Corporation, Steven Greenbaum, president and CEO, and Brian Spindel, executive vice-president and COO, have formed Global Franchise Ventures, Inc. to serve as the holding company for PostNet and their recent acquisition, PrintWear Xpress. The... - February 14, 2007 - PostNet International Franchise Corporation
Spring-Green Lawn Care Scores Four-Star Rating by Franchise Business Review
Spring-Green Lawn Care Franchisees Are More Than Satisfied - January 25, 2007 - Spring-Green Lawn Care
Miami Rice Pudding Co. Inc. and Diamond Financial Collaborate to Provide Funding Assistance to Franchisees
Diamond Financial, specialists in Franchise Financing has joined with Miami Rice Pudding Co., Inc. to help franchisees secure funding. Don Johnson of Diamond Financial states, “With our Franchise Advantage Program, you’ll find out how quickly & easily financing gets done.”... - January 19, 2007 - Miami Rice Pudding Co
whichfranchise.com to Exhibit at Manchester Franchise Exhibition
whichfranchise.com will be exhibiting at this year’s British Franchise Exhibition, held at the G-Mex, Manchester on the 26th and 27th January. Over 7500 visitors attended the show in 2006, giving them the perfect chance to find out more about franchising and the opportunities available. - January 17, 2007 - whichfranchise.com
NiteLites of Atlanta Landscape Lighting to Provide Homeowners Free Tips on Bringing Outdoor Areas to Life at the 13th Annual Atlanta Garden and Patio Show
NiteLites of Atlanta, the Landscape Lighting Professionals, will be available to demonstrate their outdoor lighting products at the 13th annual Atlanta Garden and Patio Show. The show will be held at the Cobb Galleria January 25 – 28. - January 15, 2007 - NiteLites Outdoor Lighting
Exovations to Bring Award-Winning Home Improvement to Middle Georgia
Headquartered in Metro-Atlanta, Exovations today announced the opening of its new franchise is Macon, Georgia. Opening set for Monday, January 15, 2007. - January 13, 2007 - EXOVATIONS
NiteLites Outdoor Lighting to Hold Training and Conference February 2-3, 2007
NiteLites, architectural lighting, to hold the 2007 Annual NiteLites Conference in Myrtle Beach, SC February 2 – 3, 2007 at the Grande Dunes Members Club. NiteLites franchisees throughout the country are invited to attend. - January 08, 2007 - NiteLites Outdoor Lighting
The Counter Has Over 95 Restaurants Under Development, Scheduled to Open Throughout the Country Over the Next Three Years
Jeff Weinstein’s original premise for The Counter™ was simple. He wanted to create a laid-back, family-friendly hamburger joint, but with a modern look and ambiance. Weinstein accomplished his objective in December 2003 with the opening of The Counter in Santa Monica –... - January 06, 2007 - The Counter
McAlister’s Deli Has Another Record-Setting Year
Expects Even More Growth in '07 - January 04, 2007 - McAlister's Deli
BankInfoSecurity.com Launches Podcast Series in 2007
The new podcast series hosted by BankInfoSecurity.com will see top information security experts help solve the pressing security risk management issues facing financial institutions. - January 03, 2007 - Information Security Media Group
Fit at Fifty
Greater Brand Awareness and More Powerful Network Offshoots of Pirtek Goal: 50 Service Centers Open in ’07 - December 28, 2006 - Pirtek USA
Grow Your Tyson Sports Franchise into a 1 Million Dollar Business
Grand Master Lyons, former 5 Time World Martial Arts Champion, will be franchising Tyson Sports Martial Arts & After School Program World Wide. Learn how to grow your Tyson Sports Franchise into a 1-million dollar a year business. Master Lyons also ownes a Sports, Trophy/Medal & Martial... - December 27, 2006 - Tyson Sports
Preppy Pet Franchises Signs Number Twelve Franchisee in First Year
Preppy Pet franchises announces that Preppy Pet Suites, America's Premier Boarding Facility which has signed 12 territory licence agreements in less than one year. Jerry Gore, President and CEO says that pet lovers Thomas and Elzbieta Mitchell of Colorado Springs, Colorado has... - December 15, 2006 - Preppy Pet Franchises
Figaro’s Pizza Announces Expansion Plans for California, Oregon and Wisconsin
Figaro’s Pizza Chairman and CEO Ron Berger wants his strongest markets to resemble the pizzas that customers of the nation’s largest chain in the “We Bake or You Bake” segment of the industry enjoy so much. The 114-store national chain already is recognized as... - December 14, 2006 - Figaro’s Pizza
Whichfranchise Introduces New Regional Search Facility
whichfranchise.com, exclusively affiliated to the British Franchise Association (bfa), has introduced a new directory search facility on all UK regional micro-sites. whichfranchise.com is the only website to truly support franchising regionally. Dedicated sites for all regions in the UK, allows... - December 07, 2006 - whichfranchise.com
Testing Times in Ireland
whichfranchise.ie has introduced a "Franchise Self-Test," designed to help potential franchisees in Ireland discover a starting point from which to commence their franchise research. - December 02, 2006 - whichfranchise.com
Flight Centre Limited Secures New Franchise Deal and Acquisition Option
One of Australia’s largest travel industry franchisees has decided to become part of Flight Centre Limited’s new franchising operation. - November 24, 2006 - Flight Centre Limited
FranNet Unveils New, Improved Website Design
Site Enhanced to Educate Users About Franchising and FranNet's Unique Services - November 16, 2006 - FranNet
One-Stop Resource Expands Nationally
Online Portal Offers State-by-State Information on Franchising - November 14, 2006 - Franchise Selection Specialists, Inc.
Golden Corral Announces Scholarship Award Winner
Local Community College Student Awarded Bob Glancy Scholarship - November 01, 2006 - Platinum Corral
Golden Corral Announces Scholarship Award Winner
Local Community College Student Awarded Bob Glancy Scholarship - October 23, 2006 - Platinum Corral
California Experiences Substantial Business Growth
Franchised Companies Expanding in the California Markets - October 21, 2006 - SYNERGY HomeCare
Spring-Green Lawn Care’s Franchise Support Director of Training Named Certified Turfgrass Professional
Spring-Green Lawn Care is pleased to announce that Harold Enger, franchise support director of training, recently completed the Principles of Turfgrass Management – Certified Turfgrass Professional coursework. This certification, offered by the Department of Certificate Programs at... - October 13, 2006 - Spring-Green Lawn Care