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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 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® 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

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