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Billions and Billions Served: Monthly Traffic to WSI Franchise Corporate Website Hits Record High By utilizing the same technologies that have helped to establish online success for their clients, WSI’s own corporate website now receives more traffic than any other franchise website in the world. Choosing A Franchise Means Knowing Yourself Picking the right franchise from the thousands available isn't easy, so perhaps you should heed advice from the ancient Greek philosophers and start with an easier task: Know Thyself. Franchising is Key to a Better Mousetrap In The Millionaire Next Door, Thomas Stanley reported that 4 out of 5 millionaires in America obtained their wealth through owning businesses that “cater to the ordinary needs of their neighbors.” A Boon for ‘Boomers’ Medical spa in Boca offers non-invasive anti-aging treatments Getting a Lift at the Mall Medical spa movement raises some eyebrows Port City Java Opens New Unit in Charlotte; Introduces PCJ Lunch Box Program This is the company's third opening in a nontraditional setting in the past 60 days. ENTREPRENEUR'S SOURCE EXECUTIVES TO EARN FRANCHISE CERTIFICATION Terry O. Powell, CEO and founder, and Lori Tyll, executive assistant to the CEO, of the Entrepreneur's Source, a franchise consulting firm, based in Southbury, Conn., will today be designated as Certified Franchise Executives by the Institute of Certified Franchise Executives. Candy Bouquet Founder Wins Business Executive of the Year Judges in Arkansas Business’ 17th annual Arkansas Business of the Year competition named Margaret McClain McEntire Business Executive of the Year for 2004. New Partnership Offers Unprecedented Information About Franchise Companies FranNet -The Franchise Connection- Brings FranSurvey Assessment to the Carolinas Frannet Consultant Touts Benefits Of Owning A Franchise Frannet consultants work with people who are interested in exploring franchise ownership and help them find the right franchising fit. SOLANA MEDSPAS ANNOUNCES STRATEGIC RELATIONSHIP WITH SYNERON MEDICAL LTD Clients and franchisees of Solana MedSpas expect to order some $1.2 million in Syneron medical equipment in the first half of fiscal 2005, with estimated purchases in excess of $2 million for the full fiscal year. Port City Java Opens at Old Dominion University JavaR announces the opening of a Port City JavaR cafe adjacent to the Old Dominion University campus in Norfolk, VA. Interview With Taxback Owner, Shawn Hull Taxback, a company operating out of Gilbert, Arizona, aims to help Americans - not just business owners, but also the self-employed and some employees - to claim back the money, with interest, that is rightfully theirs for FREE. Excerpo® Storefront 2.0 is Now Available AIS Media, Inc. releases the latest in Online Shopping Cart Technology. Excerpo® Storefront makes it easy to establish and maintain a fully automated, secure online storefront. Businesses need you to help them get online! At the end of 2000, over 400 million people had Internet access. That number is expected to reach over 1 billion by the end of 2005 Kraft & Candy King of America, Inc. To build awareness on the successful launch of Altoids® gum, Kraft has partnered with Candy King of America, one of the nation’s most prestigious manufacturers of designer bulk vending machines. Challenger Sports and Mr. Goodcents Unite to Educate Youth in 2005 Priority is to help combat childhood obesity. Port City Java Expands Greenville, SC Market Wilmington, NC based Port City Java announces it has opened a second cafe in the Greenville, SC market. Home Instead Senior Care Leads Entrepreneur’s Senior Care Ranking for 2005 Home Instead Senior Care, a non-medical eldercare franchise company that was founded in Omaha, Neb., 10 years ago, leads Entrepreneur magazine’s 2005 Senior Care ranking of eldercare companies. Kraft & Candy King of America, Inc. To build awareness on the successful launch of Altoids® gum, Kraft has partnered with Candy King of America, one of the nation’s most prestigious manufacturers of designer bulk vending machines. Carl's Jr.(R) to Open 25 Franchise Restaurants in Singapore and Malaysia Development Part of U.S.-based Chain's International Expansion Strategy SunBelt Coffee & Water / Coffee Perks Selected To Perk Up Super Bowl XXXIX Specialty Coffee Offering SunBelt Coffee & Water, the local company that delivered the new national franchise Coffee Perks, has been selected to be the exclusive coffee provider for four major NFL Super Bowl XXXIX–sanctioned events.. Territory Requirements A great territory plays a key role in determining a Homewatch franchisee’s prospects for success. We want our franchisees to rapidly develop their respective businesses in areas where they will be capable of finding large numbers of people willing and able to afford our services. Captain D’s Wraps Up Biggest Development Year in a Decade As Captain D’s closes its 2004 fiscal year, the seafood chain announced today that it just completed its most successful development year since 1994. Edible Arrangements Opens 14 Stores in 2 ½-Months Edible Arrangements Franchise Group is proud to announce the recent opening of 14 locations over the past two and a half months, including several brand new markets. Mr. Goodcents Subs and Pastas Is Searching for Excited Multi-Unit Operators Ready to Join the Hottest Concept Out of the Midwest Mr. Goodcentsâ Subs and Pastas, the Midwest’s largest sub chain is excited to expand their brand across the country. Dr. Randal Haworth from Fox Networks “The Swan” Joins Radiance Medspa Franchise Group Radiance Medspa Announces Chairman and Chief Medical Officer Radiance Medspa, a new national medical franchise, based in Scottsdale, Arizona, just announced that Dr. Randal D. Haworth, M.D., has joined the organization as Chairman and Chief Medical Officer. Florida's Space Coast Continues with Hurricane Recovery Florida’s Space Coast is still feeling the affects of Hurricane Jeanne, which made landfall on September 25th. “Worldly” Discovery Made by St. Louis Pirtek Center During what was a routine sales-call by the owner of St. Louis’ Pirtek center, a “worldly” discovery was made. A Homewatch CareGiver Welcome… Homewatch CareGivers would like to welcome you to explore one of the great business growth opportunities of the next decade: providing companion, personal and minor medical services to the homebound. PARTY AMERICA SETS SIX CONSECUTIVE SALES YEARS AND RECORD PROFIT & RECEIVES NATIONAL RETAIL AWARD Party America, the 126-unit leading retailer of party supplies based west of the Rocky Mountains, announced today for year ending January 31, 2004, sales increased 33.5% and same store sales increased 5.8%. NFL Players Try For A Touchdown With Fruit Smoothies O.J. Santiago, a tight end with the National Football League’s Broncos, and Henri Crockett, a linebacker with the Vikings, recently acquired franchise rights to develop the first two Froots juice bars in South Florida. PirtekUSA Participates in International Franchise Expo This year’s International Franchise Expo took place in the nation’s capital, Washington, D.C. Attending on behalf of PirtekUSA were Gwyn O’Kane, Vice President of PirtekUSA, Neil Robinson, PirtekUSA’s Director, and Karin Lubrano, PirtekUSA’s Franchise Sales Coordinator. Wal-Mart Marketing Principle Being Franchised for the First Time! For the first time there is a Franchise opportunity using the Wal-Mart principal of offering to the public the daily necessities that everyone needs every week, cheaper than anyone else. United Savings Club is going one step further. Their prices are even less than Wal-Mart’s! Signal Graphics Launches Innovative New Franchise Concept Business Resource Centers Offer Industry’s Lowest Start-Up Costs, Feature Expanded Services Playtime Piano Grants 7th Franchise to Its Very First Instructor The Playtime Piano franchise offers entreprenuers the opportunity to capitalize on a largely untapped market niche. FLEXIBILITY IS THE FORMULA FOR SUCCESS FOR MUCH SOUGHT AFTER TECH HELP By changing with the market, Expetec can count on continued growth and success Club Z! In-Home Tutoring Reaches Milestone 100th Franchise What Jim Murphy and Mark Lucas began as children's magazine in the mid-nineties, soon thereafter launched a thriving tutoring company. This month, just a few short years later, Club Z! In-Home Tutoring has successfully attained a substantial milestone with the sale of the company's 100th franchise.