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HometownTimes.com Joins International Franchise Association
Online Publisher of National Network of 500-Plus News Web Sites Provides Up to 10,000 Jobs and Additional Incentive to U.S. Veterans. - February 19, 2009 - HometownTimes.com
Kitchen Tune-Up Announces Advanced Home Improvement Professional Certification Program
Kitchen Tune-Up, the leading kitchen and bath remodeling franchise, announces the launch of an advanced home improvement and remodeling certification program for their franchise owners. The program is designed to ensure the highest level of professionalism and expertise in the minor home remodeling industry. - February 19, 2009 - Kitchen Tune-Up
Bark ‘N Bubbles Dog Wash Expanding Through Franchising
Bark 'N Bubbles Dog Wash is now expanding through franchising. - February 14, 2009 - Francorp
Downers Grove Kitchen Tune-Up Franchise Named 2008 National Customer Service Award Winner
Kitchen Tune-Up, the creator of proprietary surface reconditioning technology for updating kitchens and baths, has awarded Marty Ceranec, longtime Downers Grove, IL franchise owner, with their national Customer Service Award for 2008. The award was presented at the annual convention, January 26th... - February 12, 2009 - Kitchen Tune-Up
Kitchen Tune-Up Awards Project of the Year Award to Dania Beach Area Franchise
Kitchen Tune-Up, the creator of proprietary surface reconditioning technology for updating kitchens and baths, has awarded Gary Stoltz, Dania Beach, FL franchise owner, with the prestigious Project of the Year award. The honor was presented at Kitchen Tune-Up’s annual convention, January... - February 12, 2009 - Kitchen Tune-Up
Kitchen Tune-Up’s 2008 Spirit of Success Honor Awarded to Charlotte Business Owners
Kitchen Tune-Up, the creator of proprietary surface reconditioning technology for updating kitchens and baths, has awarded Tom Taube, Charlotte, NC franchise owner along with his wife Debi, with its Spirit of Success award for 2008. The honor was presented at Kitchen Tune-Up’s annual... - February 12, 2009 - Kitchen Tune-Up
Kitchen Tune-Up’s Rookie of the Year Awarded to Knoxville Business Owners
Kitchen Tune-Up, the creator of proprietary surface reconditioning technology for updating kitchens and baths, has awarded Doug and Leigh Ann Sipos, Knoxville, TN franchise owners, with the honor “Rookie of the Year” award. - February 12, 2009 - Kitchen Tune-Up
Kitchen Tune-Up’s Franny of the Year Awarded to Lynn Haven Business Owners
Kitchen Tune-Up, the creator of proprietary surface reconditioning technology for updating kitchens and baths, has awarded Tim and Jan McCarty, Lynn Haven, FL franchise owners, with its top honor “Franny of the Year” award. The honor was presented at Kitchen Tune-Up’s annual... - February 12, 2009 - Kitchen Tune-Up
Veteran Friendly Franchisor, Grins 2 Go®, Announces Launch of New Unit
The signing of a franchise agreement with Jay Henderson, marks another veteran joining the Grins 2 Go® photography franchise system. Henderson will open his photography franchise in Laguna Hills, California in March. “We support those who have served our country,” states Harish... - February 10, 2009 - Grins 2 Go Photography
Service Brands International Acquires Protect Painters – Sets Plans in Motion for Significant Franchise Growth
Multi-Concept Franchisor of Molly Maid, Mr. Handyman and 1-800-DryClean Adds Residential Painting Franchise to Home-Services Brand Portfolio. - February 06, 2009 - Service Brands International
WSI Opens a Master Franchise Office in the Baltics
Online marketing services expanding across Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania. - February 06, 2009 - WSI Internet
Valentine's Day Boosts Sales at UK's Fastest Growing Drop Shipping Company
Valentine's Day boosts sales at UK's fastest growing drop shipping company, Mystic Charms. - February 04, 2009 - Mystic Charms
Charleston Outdoor Lighting Business Brings Security Lighting Solutions to 2009 Home Show
NiteLites Outdoor Lighting of Charleston to meet with the public to address their growing concerns for more home and business security at the 2009 Home and Outdoor Living Show in Charleston. This home show event is scheduled for February 20 through 22 and will be held at the Charleston Area... - February 03, 2009 - NiteLites Outdoor Lighting
New Advertising Safelist at WorksmartAds.com
Introducing a new safelist where members may advertise to thousands of members with their offers. Membership is free and there are options to upgrade in order to mail to the member base more frequently. - January 31, 2009 - The Worksmart Club
Crawfordville Center
PlazaCorp Offers up to 4,700 Square Foot for Lease in the Crawfordville Center. - January 30, 2009 - PlazaCorp Realty Advisors, Inc.
Liberty Tax Service Offers February Slumber Party - Overnight Hours For Early Filers
Restless taxpayers due a refund can dodge the early-filers rush and have their taxes prepared overnights at the Liberty Tax Service office located at 3048 Goodman Road W in Horn Lake. The Liberty Tax office will be open 24 hours a day from 7 a.m. on February 2nd through midnight on February 4th. - January 28, 2009 - Liberty Tax Service - Horn Lake, MS
Liberty Tax Service Holds Grand Opening in Horn Lake
Liberty Tax Service, the fastest growing tax service ever is opening a new office in Horn Lake. The new Liberty Tax is located at 3048 Goodman Road W., and is open Monday – Friday from 7am to 9pm and Saturday – Sunday from 12pm to 6pm during tax season. There will be a Grand Opening... - January 28, 2009 - Liberty Tax Service - Horn Lake, MS
Bevinco Media is Changing the Game for Bar and Restaurant Owners
Inventory Control Provider Debuts In-House Promotional Tool, New Website - January 28, 2009 - Bevinco
WSI Ranks #1 Internet Business Franchise for 9th Year in a Row
WSI Maintains Its Long-Standing Top Rankings in Entrepreneur Magazine’s Franchise 500 Listing. - January 21, 2009 - WSI Internet
Cousins Welcomes New Director of Franchise Sales
Cousins Subs is pleased to announce the addition of Mark P. Cairns to its corporate team as the director of franchise sales. Cairns comes to Cousins after seven years as the franchise development director for Huddle House, where he oversaw franchise sales and development throughout the Southeast... - January 16, 2009 - Cousins Subs
Prestige Framing Academy Announces Free Business Survival Webinar
Prestige Framing Academy, a full service small retail business consulting firm, announces a free webinar entitled "Things You Can Do to Help Your Business Survive Now." This webinar is available to any interested small business owner. - January 14, 2009 - Prestige Framing Academy, LLC
Jim Burwell's Blog Dog Training Tips from the Experts, Receives Recognition from the Highly Regarded Dogtime.com Blog
Just like the Hollywood Walk of Stars, Jim Burwell of Jim Burwell's Petiquette and his blog, Dog Training Tips From The Expert, have been nominated as a Blog Star Expert on the well repsected online dog blog, Dogtime.com Dogtime.com is the home of well respected dog trainers such as Dr. Ian... - January 13, 2009 - Jim Burwell's Petiquette In Home Dog Training
Love Thy Pet Mobile Pet Grooming Comes to Charleston
Famed Nashville Tn area Love Thy Pet mobile grooming has come to the Charleston area. - January 12, 2009 - Love Thy Pet
The Economy May be Down, But the Expansion Outlook of the Franchisor Coach Remains Positive for 2009
The Franchisor Coach, a complete franchise sales and franchise development outsourcing contractor, today announced that they would add more Franchise Coach help for 2009 fiscal year to meet the demand for franchise development help further fulfilling the company vision to provide top level... - January 05, 2009 - The Franchisor Coach
Internet Marketing Profits Now Available to Businesses in Raleigh, Cary and the Research Triangle Park Area
World’s Largest Internet Consultants Open Office in North Carolina - December 25, 2008 - WSI Internet
Awards Go to the "Best of the Best" in Business Coaching
ActionCOACH of Maryland's business coaches Joel Leifer, Lee Martin, Jeff Miller and Angie Segal have received awards for “Coaches with the Highest Increase in Average Revenue” at the global ActionCOACH's annual Master Licensee Conference held in Scottsdale, Arizona. - December 19, 2008 - ActionCOACH of Maryland
USA Insulation of Ohio Expands with a Location Serving the Akron-Canton Area
The company is currently providing professional home insulation throughout the entire state of Ohio as well as regions of Pennsylvania. - December 18, 2008 - USA Insulation
Franchise Direct Introduces the Top 500 Franchise Opportunities in Europe
Franchise Direct, one of the world’s leading portals for franchise and business opportunities, has introduced its exclusive list of the Top 500 Franchise Opportunities in Europe. By providing essential information for potential franchisees, Franchise Direct has become an indispensable resource on franchising in Europe. - December 01, 2008 - Franchise Direct UK & Ireland
Sample Lab! International Launches Global Franchise Opportunities
Sample Lab! is... a unique retail experience, a place that focuses on, and gives consumers, the choice, a space to promote and test products and innovations, tryvertising (try before you buy) in the true sense, a portal that allows a Brand to cut thru the advertising clutter, the new standard in product placement. Sample Lab! is shopping for free. http://www.samplelab-international.com/. - December 01, 2008 - Sample Lab! International
Full House at WSI Internet Marketing Summit in Toronto
Business owners learn strategies to drive profits via online marketing. - November 29, 2008 - WSI Internet
Francorp Expanding Into India
Francorp Chairman Don Boroian announced today that Francorp has awarded Franchise India Holdings Limited the Francorp India franchise. The contract was signed between Don Boroian, Francorp India U.S.A. Representative Atul Bhatara, and President of Franchise India Holdings Limited Guarav... - November 26, 2008 - Francorp
WSI Internet Marketing Experts Educate Local Businesses in Toronto
Proven online marketing strategies to drive profits during economic hardship.- - November 21, 2008 - WSI Internet
Forte Consultancy Group Sees the Economic Downturn as an Opportunity for Companies Operating in the Middle East
With consultants experienced in numerous countries across four continents, Forte Consultancy Group recently launched its Middle East unit, aiming to assist companies make the most out of the current economic downturn and thereafter. - November 16, 2008 - Forte Consultancy Group
WSI Leads Internet Marketing Best Practices in Loudoun County’s Winemaking Industry
Timothy Heberling announces the redesign of http://www.willowcroftwine.com. - November 14, 2008 - WSI Internet
INC Magazine Names Owners of College Hunks Hauling Junk Franchise America’s Coolest Young Entrepreneurs Under 30
In an election year, when we’re bombarded with negative press, 26 Year Old College Hunks Hauling Junk founders rise to the top. - November 14, 2008 - College Hunks Hauling Junk LLC
Batteries Plus Franchise Store Sales Continue to Climb Despite Economy
Leading U.S. Battery Retail Franchise Reports 20 Percent Same Store Sales Increase. - November 12, 2008 - Batteries Plus
PlazaCorp Offers 1,370 and 2,300 Square Feet Suites for Lease in the Pontiac Center
PlazaCorp Realty Advisors, Inc. has immediately available two suites at 1,370 and 2,300 square feet for lease at the new Pontiac Center, anchored by Wal-Mart Supercenter located off of exit 55 in Pontiac, Illinois. - November 09, 2008 - PlazaCorp Realty Advisors, Inc.
PlazaCorp Announces Two New Tenants in Three Rivers, Michigan
PlazaCorp Realty Advisors, Inc., announces the addition of Rent-A-Center and Advance America to Broadway Plaza a brand new 14,000 square-foot retail center located on US-131 and Broadway Road in Three Rivers, Michigan. - November 09, 2008 - PlazaCorp Realty Advisors, Inc.
e-Business Profits Now Available to Businesses in the Atlanta, GA Area
World’s Largest Internet Consulting Firm Opens Office in Alpharetta, GA. - November 05, 2008 - WSI Internet
YoNaturals Launches in Rochester New York Schools
Rochester New York schools including Honeoye Falls-Lima School district and Bishop Kearney High School are amongst the selected schools chosen to pioneer the YoNaturals healthy vending program. - October 31, 2008 - YoNaturals Inc.
San Antonio Maui Wowi Hawaiian Franchise Now Open
Maui Wowi® Hawaiian Franchisee Trisha Clinton Celebrates Grand Opening of her Franchise HEB Location in San Antonio, Texas. - October 29, 2008 - Maui Wowi Hawaiian
Central Bark's Dog-Gone Good Year
New Initiatives, Continued Involvement Make for a Successful 2008. - October 21, 2008 - Central Bark Doggy Day Care
Former Gold Star CEO to Lead Expansion of Cincinnati Mexican Restaurant Chain
Margaritas Mexican Restaurants Plans Aggressive Expansion to All Greater Cincinnati Markets. - October 17, 2008 - Margaritas
RollUsOut,LLC and ITC RollOuts Merger Halted
Chief Information Officer Takes Back Name and Moves Company in New Direction. - October 17, 2008 - RollUsOut,LLC
World’s Largest Internet Consulting Firm Honors Excellence at Global Convention
WSI Recognizes 11 of its Network Members with a 2008 Excellence Award. - October 16, 2008 - WSI Internet
RollUsOut, LLC Partners with Remote Data Backups
RollUsOut, LLC Partners with Remote Data Backups, Inc. to Protect Clients' Data. - October 13, 2008 - RollUsOut,LLC
WSI Internet Marketing Expert Educates Local SMBs in Missouri
Direct Marketing Association and American Marketing Association Sponsored a Recent Summit to Bring Tactful Internet Marketing Strategies to Local SMBs. - October 12, 2008 - WSI Internet
Recession Depression – At Orange Skye, Clients Find Regular Massage a Necessity – Not a Luxury
The most obvious health impacts of stress include fatigue, lack of interest and motivation, feeling depressed, headaches and muscular tension. Over half of Americans say stress has caused them to lose sleep in the past month. What are some of the ways that American’s can survive this recession depression? “Regular massages,” says Linda Dillon, founder of Orange Skye Body and Beauty Bar. - October 10, 2008 - Orange Skye Body and Beauty Bar
Franchise Buster, LLC Announces a New Small Business and Franchise Website
A new website for use by future small business owners and franchisees has been opened for public use. The website attempts to match interested candidates with business owners for the purpose of creating lasting economic relationships. - October 09, 2008 - Franchise Buster
Soul de Cuba Cafe to Expand Through Franchising
Soul de Cuba Cafe has announced they will be launching an aggressive expansion program through franchising. Soul de Cuba Cafe brings traditional, authentic Cuban cuisine by embracing Afro Cuban culture and history. “The Soul de Cuba dining experience goes far beyond enjoying a plate of rice,... - October 08, 2008 - Francorp