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Best Small Business Web Site to be Named by Web Marketing Association in 23rd Annual WebAward Competition
The 23rd annual international WebAward Competition for Web site development is now accepting entries. The WebAwards is the standards-defining competition that sets benchmarks for 96 industries, including small business web sites, based on the seven criteria of a successful Web site. The deadline for small business websites to enter to be judged is May 31, 2019. - March 20, 2019 - Web Marketing Association
Fountainhead Small Business Finance Names Michael Bland COO
Fountainhead Small Business Finance LLC today announced that Michael Bland has joined the company as chief operating officer. The company offers U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) 7(a) Program loans to small business owners for working capital, business acquisitions, partner buyouts,... - March 13, 2019 - Fountainhead Commercial Capital
Wild Birds Unlimited Continues to Soar in Franchisee Satisfaction
Wild Birds Unlimited Continues to Hold the Second Place Position in Franchisee Satisfaction based on the 2019 Franchise Business Review Awards. - March 13, 2019 - Wild Birds Unlimited
Local Marketing Firm Launches a New Campaign Focused on Leads Generation for New Clients
New Age Marketing Doubles in size once again. The firm has been in Charlotte just 3 years now and has opportunity for massive expansion. New Age is now once again opening its doors to hire for its future expansion. - March 04, 2019 - New Age Marketing Inc.
Veteran Technology Executive Opens Spaulding Decon Franchise to Serve Broader Philadelphia Region
Spaulding Decon, a nationally established leader in crime-scene cleanup, hoarding cleanup and meth lab decontamination, today announced its new franchise location serving the broader Philadelphia region. Jonathan Smolowe, a long-time technology executive, opened Spaulding Decon’s Eastern PA... - February 25, 2019 - Spaulding Decon
CPG Agency to Sponsor International Franchise Association Convention
CPG, a St. Louis-based corporate engagement agency, is sponsoring the opening network session at the International Franchise Association (IFA) Convention on February 24th in Las Vegas, NV. - February 22, 2019 - The Nitrous Effect
Blue-J Cleaning Solutions Develops a Franchise Website
Blue-J Cleaning Solutions is proud to announce that it has developed a website for the Blue-J business in a box. The Blue-J business in a box is a toolkit which contains documentation that depicts the business model of Blue-J Cleaning Solutions. It includes such information such as how to market... - February 21, 2019 - Blue-J Cleaning Solutions
Spaulding Decon Opens New Franchise in Cincinnati, Serving Broader Southwest Ohio, Northern Kentucky, and Southeast Indiana Region
Spaulding Decon, a nationally established leader in crime-scene cleanup, hoarding cleanup and meth lab decontamination, today announced its new franchise location in Cincinnati Ohio, which will provide services to the surrounding Ohio region as well as Northern Kentucky and Southeast... - February 19, 2019 - Spaulding Decon
Spaulding Decon Opens Franchise in Galveston, Texas
Spaulding Decon, a nationally established leader in crime-scene cleanup, hoarding cleanup and meth lab decontamination, today announced it opened a new franchise location in Galveston, Texas this past October. Galveston’s new franchisee Chris Cotton is no stranger to getting his hands dirty,... - February 12, 2019 - Spaulding Decon
Twisted Indian Wraps Launch Franchise Program
Twisted Indian Wraps, an Ontario-based fast-casual, build-your-own meal restaurant concept, launches franchise program across Canada. - February 08, 2019 - InnoFran
Meadows Bank Net Income Rises 33% in 2018
Meadows Bank, headquartered in Las Vegas, NV, announced today that in 2018 the Bank’s After Tax Net Income grew 33% to $15.8 million, up from 11.9 million in 2017. As of December 31, 2018, Total Assets of Meadows Bank grew by 9% from the prior year end to $858.7 million from $791.0... - February 06, 2019 - Meadows Bank
RevitalU Announces Launch of Canada Markets
RevitalU International electrified the audience at its’ recent Regional Convention by announcing the launch into the Canada markets. “We said from the beginning that we are looking forward to grow into every market around the world as long as we have support from local... - February 06, 2019 - Revital U International
Local Educator Begins New Career with Launch of Spaulding Decon Franchise in Frisco
Deidra Gurn today announced the launch of the Frisco-based franchise of Spaulding Decon, a nationally established leader in crime-scene cleanup, hoarding cleanup and meth lab decontamination, which will serve the broader Frisco area. Gurn has spent the past 15 years as a high school teacher. When... - February 04, 2019 - Spaulding Decon
Superior Fence & Rail Marks Nine and First in North Carolina with Newest Raleigh Fence Company Franchise
Fence supply and fence installation contractor to open ninth fence franchise location, with service to Raleigh-Durham and surrounding areas. - February 02, 2019 - Superior Fence & Rail
Data Uncovered by Franchising Provider What Franchise Reveals 60% Don't Know What a Business Franchise is
New data collected by franchising providers What Franchise unearths a widespread lack of awareness of the business development strategy. - February 01, 2019 - What Franchise
RevitalU Announces 500,000 Samples Sent
Health and Wellness company RevitalU International reported that in 2018 more than 500,000 samples of the company’s acclaimed Smart Coffee and Smart Cocoa were sent out. “We are firm believers that you should be able to try products before you buy them,” stated RevitalU CEO,... - February 01, 2019 - Revital U International
Poniatowski Speaks Compliance
CEO Jared Poniatowski of New Age Marketing Inc. speaks on Compliance in Atlanta, GA for the South East Regional Leaders meeting. - January 31, 2019 - New Age Marketing Inc.
Fetch! Pet Care Introduces Low Cost Franchise Enabling Part-Time Ownership
Nation’s Largest Professional Dog Walking & Pet Sitting Franchisor Sets Eyes on Rapid Expansion - January 30, 2019 - Fetch! Pet Care, Inc.
Charlotte, North Carolina Home to Spaulding Decon Opens Latest Franchise
Spaulding Decon, a nationally established leader in crime-scene cleanup, hoarding cleanup and meth lab decontamination, is proud to announce its franchise location Charlotte, North Carolina, which opened July of 2018. Gary Shaw, Spaulding Decon’s Charlotte location franchisee, comes from a... - January 29, 2019 - Spaulding Decon
DRB’s Producer Advance Closes $30 Million Deal
Rapidly growing commission advance business primed for more expansion in 2019 - January 29, 2019 - DRB Capital
Body Therapeutix Fitness Launches "The American Dream" Project, Giving Our Nations Heroes the Opportunity to Own a Franchise for a Fraction of Cost
Fitness Company launches a national campaign to give our nation's heroes the chance to own their own fitness location for 50% off the normal franchise fee. - January 28, 2019 - Body Therapeutix
Industry Veteran Jack Grace Introduces HOODZ of Las Vegas for Kitchen Exhaust Hood Cleaning Services
Industry veteran and IKECA Past President Jack Grace, HCES/CECS/CESI opens the HOODZ of Las Vegas office to bring the HOODZ brand of professional kitchen exhaust hood cleaning services to the Las Vegas Valley. - January 28, 2019 - HOODZ of Las Vegas
Superior Fence & Rail Expands to Panhandle with Pensacola Fence Company Franchise
Fence supply and fence installation contractor to open eighth fence franchise location, service to Escambia, Santa Rosa, Okaloosa, and surrounding counties. - January 25, 2019 - Superior Fence & Rail
Longtime Elder Care Provider Opens Austin-Based Spaulding Decon Franchise
Spaulding Decon, a nationally established leader in crime-scene cleanup, hoarding cleanup and meth lab decontamination, today announced it launched a new franchise location in Austin, Texas, led by local resident Rhone McCall, in June of 2018. McCall has spent the past 15 years of her career in... - January 21, 2019 - Spaulding Decon
Online Training Takes Hold for Leak Detection Professionals During Winter Season Downtime
Pool Pros are enhancing their service capabilities with online training from LeakTronics during the winter season down time. - January 10, 2019 - LeakTronics
Update to GRLT Shareholders Related to GRILLiT Inc. and Future Plans
GRILLiT, Inc. (OTC: GRLT) is announcing that it has acquired 100% of GRILLiT of the Suncoast, LLC, and is announcing the transition in leadership. Due to the delinquent filings and liabilities created by previous CEO’s dating back to 2013, the passing of Ghazi Hajj on September 10, 2017, the... - December 20, 2018 - GRILLiT
BirthdayPak is Coming to South Charlotte
BirthdayPak welcomes John and Olga Clevenger, new owners of the BirthdayPak of South Charlotte franchise. Charlotte is known as one of America’s hottest food cities and will be a great new venue for BirthdayPak. Working in Corporate America for more than 20 years, John was looking for a... - December 19, 2018 - BirthdayPak
ThinkZILLA PR & Consulting Group Receives 2018 Best Marketing of Atlanta Award
Atlanta Award Program Honors the Achievement - December 13, 2018 - Thinkzilla Consulting Group LLC
Delta Life Fitness Named One of Franchise Dictionary Magazine's Top 100 Game-Changer Franchises of 2018
Delta Life Fitness (DLF), the unparalleled women’s-focused group training franchise announced today it was named one of the top 100 Game Changer Franchises of 2018 by Franchise Directory Magazine. Franchise Magazine is the guidebook for those interested in learning more about franchise... - December 12, 2018 - Delta Life Fitness
Breakfast Brunch Café Announces 2019 Franchise Opportunity with a Family (Franchisee) First Strategy
Pay royalty fee of 6.0% for the first 5 years, then 4.0% after for the life of the partnership (compare to industry 6.5%). - December 05, 2018 - Breakfast Brunch Cafe
Meadows Bank Ranks #1 in Small Business Administration (SBA) 7(a) and 504 Lending
Meadows Bank announced that it finished the U.S. Small Business Administration fiscal year ending 9/30/18 as the #1 lender in SBA 7(a) and 504 loans in Nevada (ranked by dollar volume). “Meadows Bank continues to demonstrate its dedication to the local Nevada economy by being named... - December 04, 2018 - Meadows Bank
BirthdayPak is a Top 100 Game Changer
BirthdayPak was recently recognized by Franchise Dictionary Magazine as a Top 100 Game Changer for 2018. The Top Game Changers were chosen based on specific guidelines and criteria and it is an honor to be part of this elite group of franchises. BirthdayPak has grown significantly since its launch... - November 30, 2018 - BirthdayPak
Superior Fence & Rail Continues Rapid Expansion in Florida with Fourth Franchise Location
Locally owned fencing contractor and wholesale outlet opens third fence franchise location, now servicing the Pasco and Hernando County areas. - November 20, 2018 - Superior Fence & Rail
Superior Fence & Rail Goes National with Newest Nashville Fence Company Franchise
Locally owned fencing contractor to open sixth fence franchise location, now serving M d Tennessee are from Nashville, TN. - November 20, 2018 - Superior Fence & Rail
LeakTronics Offers a Franchise Alternative
Owning a profitable business that's in demand is easier to come by than most people think. Don't franchise. - November 10, 2018 - LeakTronics
Top Luxury Ground Operator Announces New Franchise Strategy to Consolidate the Industry
A1ALimo is Consolidating the Luxury Ground Transportation Industry by awarding franchises to Select Operators in each region. - November 07, 2018 - A1A Airport & Limousine Service
Doner and Gyros: A New and Successful Endeavor, Opening Their Riyadh Branch
Doner and Gyros, one of the most significant brands in the fast food chain industry today thanks to their unprecedented and palpable presence, is stepping up their game now that they have opened another branch in Riyadh, KSA. Ever since the year 2018 came forth, Doner and Gyros have successfully... - November 02, 2018 - Doner & Gyros Restaurant
A Year of Beer for The Casual Pint in Rivergate (Charlotte, NC)
For husband and wife Bruce and Theresa Allen, the doors to their passions opened for the first time November 2017. With the annual celebration marked Saturday, November 10th, The Casual Pint Rivergate looks back on the journey in its first year of business, community and family. “Bruce has a... - November 01, 2018 - The Casual Pint
The Second Cup Coffee Company Inc. Ready to Enter Finland
The Second Cup Coffee Company today announced that it will continue its expansion with the first café opening shortly in Helsinki, Finland. - October 27, 2018 - The Second Cup Coffee Company Inc.
BirthdayPak is Going to Vegas
BirthdayPak welcomed a new franchise owner, Dawn Zepeda. - October 17, 2018 - BirthdayPak
National Franchisor Takes Home the Gold Stevie Award + Entrepreneur Magazine for Top Company Culture Award
N2 Publishing Named 5th Company for Top Culture by Entrepreneur + Awarded Gold Stevie® for Employer of the Year in Media & Entertainment. - October 12, 2018 - N2 Publishing
Tough Mudder Announces Alanic as Official Apparel Partner
For those who looked closely at the finisher shirts teased on Tough Mudders Instagram page yesterday, a hint was given about a new partnership for Tough Mudder. The brand announced today a new multi-year partnership with Alanic as the official apparel partner. Alanic is one of the world's leading activewear brands. As part of the multi-year partnership, look for some Tough Mudder obstacles to be branded with Alanic for the upcoming season. - October 12, 2018 - Alanic
Menlo Group Negotiates Sale of Tempe Office Space for $4.1M
Menlo Group Commercial Real Estate has announced the sale of two office buildings. - October 11, 2018 - Menlo Group Commercial Real Estate
Meet Jeff Winter, Owner of BirthdayPak of SE Minnesota
BirthdayPak recently announced that the BirthdayPak of SE Minnesota franchise is now owned and operated by the newest BirthdayPak franchise owner, Jeff Winter. - September 20, 2018 - BirthdayPak
Trinity Street Capital Partners Announces the Origination of a High Leverage, Non-Recourse, Construction Loan on an AC Marriott Hotel Located in Atlanta, GA
Trinity Street Capital Partners (TSCP), a full service real estate investment bank, announces the origination of a $28.5MM, 75% loan-to-cost, construction loan for the development of a 222 key, AC Marriott stay hotel in Atlanta, GA. - September 17, 2018 - Trinity Street Capital Partners
World Famous Randy’s Donuts Opens in El Segundo, CA September 10th with Free Glazed Donuts from 6am to 2pm
World Famous Randy’s Donuts will be opening its doors at its newest location at Apollo Landing in El Segundo on September 10th. To Celebrate the opening Randy’s Donuts will be giving away free glazed donuts from 6am to 2pm opening day. - September 10, 2018 - Randy's Donuts
Fountainhead Commercial Capital’s Chris Hurn Named Top Small Business Influencer of 2018
Fountainhead Commercial Capital’s CEO and founder Chris Hurn was recently named one of the Top Small Business Influencers of 2018 by FitSmallBusiness.com. - September 05, 2018 - Fountainhead Commercial Capital
Lakefront Living International Welcomes Karen Millikan of Tennessee to Its Family of Lakefront Living Realty Offices
Lakefront buyers and sellers in the Eastern Tennessee area have an exciting new lakefront specialty brokerage for their real estate needs. - September 05, 2018 - Lakefront Living International, LLC
Mobility City Has Announced Franchise Opportunities
Mobility City has announced franchise opportunities for its business model to expand across America. With the help, support and guidance from Chris Conner, its president, and Franchise Marketing Systems Mobility City was able to build a comprehensive and solid franchise business model. - September 04, 2018 - Franchise Marketing Systems
SEG Funding Announces Advantage Campaign - Drives Small Business Lending Across All 50 States
Industry leading business loan specialist, SEG Funding reached a milestone with the funding of small business loans to its clients, about $700 Million and processed nearly 50,000 applications a year in SBA and Startup Business loans for its clients through its lending platform. - August 29, 2018 - SEG Funding