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Shield Security Systems Announces Illinois Registration Franchises Now Available
Shield Security Systems expands their franchise program into Illinois. - October 02, 2008 - SHIELD Security Systems
What’s Up Dog to Expand Through Franchising
What’s Up Dog has announced they will be launching an aggressive expansion program through franchising. For over five years, What’s Up Dog has offered the hot dog enthusiast a variety of gourmet hot dogs and sausages within the San Francisco area. Their tantalizing menu consists of old... - October 01, 2008 - Francorp
WSI Achieves Excellence in Web Marketing Association’s (WMA) WebAward Competition
Receives 7 Standard of Excellence Recognitions in Various Industry Verticals. - October 01, 2008 - WSI Internet
Revolutioninzing Junk Removal Franchise: The Youngest (and Hunkiest) Franchisors in America Grow Despite a Tough Economy
Former high school buddies turn a college business plan into a multi-million dollar hauling company. With 15 locations across the country, College Hunks Hauling Junk has become the largest US-based Junk Removal Franchise Opportunity. - September 30, 2008 - College Hunks Hauling Junk LLC
Grins 2 Go® Photography Franchise Organization Focuses on Child Safety Day
Grins 2 Go®, a national photography franchise chain, with 11 units in Arizona, California, Hawaii, Kentucky, and North Carolina, promotes Kids’ Watch Day on an annual basis during the month of October. Giving back to the communities where there are franchise units is part of the company’s mission statement. - September 28, 2008 - Grins 2 Go Photography
Taco Flamingo | Jo To Go Coffee Franchise Location Opens in Detroit-Area
Jo To Go America, Inc. has announced the opening of the first franchise location to offer the company's fast-casual Mexican food/specialty coffee concept. The franchisee plans to open two additional locations in 2009. - September 27, 2008 - Taco Flamingo | Jo To Go Coffee
World’s Largest Internet Marketing Firm Honors the Best of the Best Websites
WSI Announces the Winners of Third Annual WSI Web Awards in Las Vegas, Nevada. - September 17, 2008 - WSI Internet
Internet Marketing Scales New Heights with Social Media
WSI Global Consultants’ Network Analyzes Trends and Shares Best Practices - September 13, 2008 - WSI Internet
Detroit Resident Awarded Franchise from Servicemaster Clean and Professional Basketball Player Shane Battier
Detroit Awardee Monica Ross-Williams accept ServiceMaster Clean Scholarship for a Commercial Cleaning Franchisee. Shane Battier is a professional basketball for the Houston Rockets and a former high school standout at Detroit Country Day High School. - September 10, 2008 - ServiceMaster Building Services
MintCopy Inc. Launches Copywriting Services
Enabling Business Owners to Enhance Customer Conversion - September 05, 2008 - WSI Internet
WSI Internet Marketing Seminar Raises Funds for Orphans
Helps provide for critical needs like electricity and food supplies. - August 20, 2008 - WSI Internet
Jo To Go America, Inc. Hires New Graphic Designer
Jo To Go America, Inc. has added a new graphic designer to their marketing team. - August 20, 2008 - Taco Flamingo | Jo To Go Coffee
Franchisor Coach Expands Service Offerings to Include Personal Property Appraisals
Franchisor Coach, www.franchisorcoach.com, will now be providing Personal Property Appraisals for business owners franchisees says Executive, Cathy Roesch, who has achieved the designation of CAGA Certified Personal Property Appraiser after completing the training and testing requirements for the... - August 19, 2008 - The Franchisor Coach
Franchisor Coach Launches New Website
Franchisor Coach, North America’s newest full service Franchise Development & Franchise Sales Outsource Contractor is proud to announce the launch of its newly designed website at http://www.franchisorcoach.com The purpose of the new design is to clearly communicate who The Franchisor... - August 10, 2008 - The Franchisor Coach
NiteLites Outdoor Lighting of Sarasota to Sponsor Sarasota Slam Fishing Tournament
NiteLites of Sarasota, the Landscape Lighting Professionals, is proud to be a sponsor of the Sarasota Slam Fishing Tournament. The event will be held August 6 – 9 at Marina Jack in Sarasota, Florida 34236. - August 06, 2008 - NiteLites Outdoor Lighting
Franchisor Coach Adds Franchise Development & Sales Executive to Roster
Franchise Sales and Development Executive, Paul Roesch, has been added to the Coaches roster of The Franchisor Coach adding sales and development depth to the Company. Paul comes with tons of practical experience in both franchising and small business and will serve various rolls with The... - August 03, 2008 - The Franchisor Coach
WSI Young Entrepreneur 2008 Announced
Peruvian 21 year old Business Administration student awarded scholarship. - August 02, 2008 - WSI Internet
WSI to Conduct Social Media Workshop in Cyprus
World’s Largest Internet Consulting Firm Offers Local Businesses a WSI Social Media Optimization Workshop. - July 31, 2008 - WSI Internet
Expert Internet Consulting Available to Businesses in Northern Virginia
Experienced WSI Consultant Opens Office in Leesburg. - July 30, 2008 - WSI Internet
Grins 2 Go® President Wins Franchisor Award of Excellence
Founder and President, Harish Babla of the Grins 2 Go® photography franchise chain, was presented with the 2008 IndUS Business Journal Award of Excellence in the Franchisor category. The Award honors the individuals “that best represent the influential South Asian business community in... - July 19, 2008 - Grins 2 Go Photography
Spanish Franchise Industry Portal Debuts
A new Spanish Franchise information portal, launched by Franchise Direct, a leading global source for advertising and information about franchise opportunities, offers in-depth news coverage, videos and descriptions about franchising in Spain and other Spanish-speaking countries. - July 10, 2008 - Franchise Direct UK & Ireland
National Sign Company B R Signs, Inc. Offers New Embroidery and Engraving Services with a Great Promotion
New services take brand control to the next level. - July 09, 2008 - Is Franchising 4 You
SHIELD Security Systems Announces Maryland Registration Security Franchises Now Available
SHIELD Security Systems of Buffalo, New York is pleased to announce expanded Franchise opportunities into the state of Maryland. - July 01, 2008 - SHIELD Security Systems
Jim Burwell's Petiquette Announces Great Dog Training Tips Blog
Jim Burwell of Jim Burwell’s Petiquette announces a great new blog for dogs. Jim Burwell’s Blog On Dog Training Tips is an outstanding resource for information, accurate, helpful and thought provoking information on different training topics. - June 30, 2008 - Jim Burwell's Petiquette In Home Dog Training
WSI Chosen as Internet Marketing Consultant to InfoVista
Website ramps up for Internet marketing and superior customer experience - June 27, 2008 - WSI Internet
Introducing Franchise NewsBlast
LavaBlast Software launches Franchise NewsBlast (http://news.lavablast.com), a free online system which provides franchise news to franchisors, franchisees, franchise service providers, and franchise wannabes. The system allows visitors to keep up with what's new in franchising by collaboratively... - June 25, 2008 - LavaBlast Software Inc.
WSI Sponsors Boat in Round Ireland Yacht Race
Real-time Race Tracking Updates on Dedicated Website. - June 25, 2008 - WSI Internet
WSI’s Outstanding Ad Campaign Earns Margolis & Company P.C. a Marketing Achievement Award
Association for Accounting Marketing recognizes exceptional non-print ad campaign designed by local WSI Consultant Nancy Vinkler . - June 22, 2008 - WSI Internet
Local Internet Marketing Experts Design Award-Winning Real Estate Website
-WSI Consultants Alan and Tina Winning produce winning real estate site in the 2008 Pan Arab Web Awards Competition . - June 22, 2008 - WSI Internet
Kitchen Tune-Up Has Longtime Green Streak – Now Donating Trees in Clients’ Names
Kitchen Tune-Up promotes reducing waste and conserving natural resources by reconditioning or refacing homeowner's cabinets instead of throwing them away. Encouraging these alternative remodeling practices by donating trees on behalf of their clients, Kitchen Tune-Up hopes to call attention to these greener options. - June 15, 2008 - Kitchen Tune-Up
Biltmore Franchise Consulting Begins Franchise Sales
Biltmore Franchise Consulting is now offering the opportunity for individuals to become a franchise development consultant, helping business owners prepare to sell franchises. Franchisees can provide a valuable service to business owners, helping them develop a new source of income that would... - June 14, 2008 - Biltmore Franchise Consulting
WSI Develops Largest Real Estate Portal in Mexico and South America
Custom Application Group Delivers Complex Projects for Larger Corporations. - June 13, 2008 - WSI Internet
Beard Papa’s Cream Puff Comes to Downtown Vancouver
The global sensation Beard Papa’s is arriving in Downtown English Bay (1184 Denman Street). Official opening day is June 14 (Saturday) from 11am to 10pm, tentatively. For more information, please email info@beardpapascanada.com or visit www.BeardPapasCanada.com. - June 11, 2008 - Beard Papa's Canada
New French Franchise Direct Web Site Launched
Franchise Direct, one of the world’s leading portals for franchise and business opportunities, is proud to announce the launch of its new, improved French web site (www.franchisedirecte.fr) for the franchise industry. The newly designed portal provides a richer, more informative experience for prospective franchisees looking to invest in a franchise in France. - June 10, 2008 - Franchise Direct UK & Ireland
WSI Launches Worldwide Golf Tournament in Aid of Children
-Internet Consultants in 87 Countries Support ‘Make Child Poverty History’ Initiative. - June 07, 2008 - WSI Internet
Fuzion Food Group Expands with MZD in Indiana
Fuzion Food Group awards MZD Fuzion exclusive franchise rights for central Indiana. - June 01, 2008 - Fuzion Food Group
Golden Tulip Signs LOI to Operate a Golden Tulip Hotel in Oegstgeest, the Netherlands
Golden Tulip Hospitality Group and Reco Productions initiate the development project through the signing of a letter of intent for the first Golden Tulip in Oegstgeest located next to Corpus ‘a journey through the human body.’ - May 25, 2008 - Golden Tulip Hospitality Group
Thinking About Buying a Franchise? Make Sure You Know the Right Questions to Ask.
Franchise industry is secure in the economic slowdown…but make sure you have make the right match. The only way to do that is to know what questions to ask. - May 17, 2008 - Is Franchising 4 You
Kitchen Tune-Up Franchise System's Lead Designer Earns Industry Certification
Kitchen Tune-Up announced today that Tammy Doerr has earned certification as an Associate Kitchen and Bath Designer (AKBD) from the National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA), the leading trade association for the kitchen and bath industry. The premiere hallmark for kitchen and bath... - May 16, 2008 - Kitchen Tune-Up
WSI Consultant Wins WMA’s Internet Advertising Competition
Creates Outstanding Micro-site for NJ Based Entertainment Company. - May 10, 2008 - WSI Internet
Jim Burwell, of Jim Burwell’s Petiquette Will be Guest Speaker at the Homeless Pet Placement League’s Gala on Friday, May 9, 2008 at Houston City Club
The theme of the event is The Importance of the Human Animal Bond. What better representation of this bond then Houston’s own Dog Whisperer who has trained over 20,000 dogs in 20 years. - May 09, 2008 - Jim Burwell's Petiquette In Home Dog Training
Franchise Genius Shines Light on Financial Solutions for Franchisees in Need of Working Capital During Credit Crunch
“Best Practices in Franchising” Highlights New Small Business Financial Considerations. - May 08, 2008 - Franchise Genius
WSI Consultant Wins Sheikh Salem Al-Ali Al-Sabah Informatics Award
www.ikids.ae declared best educational website in the Middle East. - May 07, 2008 - WSI Internet
GlobalTranz, CarrierRate.com to Open New Office in California
GlobalTranz ( CarrierRate.com ), a leading freight management and transportation company, is pleased to announce its plans to open a new Anaheim-based office beginning next month. The purpose of the new location is to provide a training and development center for outside sales representatives... - May 05, 2008 - Global Tranz - CarrierRate.com
Fastest Growing POS Provider for Restaurants and Retail
Indianapolis based EZ Software Solutions enjoys rapid expansion on the East Coast and is now the fastest growing Point of Sale provider in the USA. - May 04, 2008 - MZD Restaurant and Retail Development
Kitchen Tune-Up Announces Strategic Cross Referral Partnership with Retailer Best Buy
In an alliance announced today, Kitchen Tune-Up and Best Buy Co., Inc. have begun a strategic relationship to assist each other’s clients in a cross referral program. - May 03, 2008 - Kitchen Tune-Up
Lone Star Baby & Kids to Expand Through Franchising
Lone Star Baby & Kids has announced they will be launching an aggressive expansion program through franchising. Lone Star Baby & Kids is America’s premier specialty retailer of infant and children’s furniture. Their knowledgeable staff has more than 100 years of combined... - May 02, 2008 - Francorp
New UK/Ireland Franchise Direct Web Site Launched
Improvements include SEO optimization, video streaming and news links - April 30, 2008 - Franchise Direct USA
WSI Launches CIMC – Certified Internet Marketing Consultant Program
You Can Get There from Here. - April 30, 2008 - WSI Internet
Ritters Frozen Custard Launches Sandwich and Pizza Menu
Ritters Frozen Custard expanding menu in test to attract Lunch and Dinner customers. The menu was developed and implemented in a venture with MZD Restaurant and Retail Development and Fuzion Food Group. - April 27, 2008 - MZD Restaurant and Retail Development