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1/30/2012
Sport Clips Celebrates Opening of 800th Store with Baseball Camp and Ribbon Cutting
One of nation's fastest growing franchises gives to Seattle-area community and Mariners Care to recognize landmark event more

1/30/2012
Fresh Coat Painters Awards 40+ Franchises in a Year
Fresh Coat Painters doubled its size in 2011 with the awarding of more than 40 new painting franchises across the United States. more

1/24/2012
Rapid Recovery Opens 29th Territory in Connecticut for Refrigerant Recovery Services
Rapid Recovery, the only nationwide refrigerant abatement company is pleased to announce the opening of its Connecticut Territory. Local Meriden resident John Haynes will own and operate the business. more

1/24/2012
Restaurants That Use the FiltaFry Service Can Now Save 5% or More on Their Insurance Cost
The Filta Franchise and Navion Insurance Associates have partnered to offer insurance discounts of at least 5% to restaurants and food service operations. more

1/13/2012
CareMinders Cultivates Niche to Redefine U.S. Home Care Industry
Healthcare Community, Investors and Clients to Benefit from Strategic U.S. Growth Plan more

1/13/2012
MODERNISTIC OFFERS A SIMPLE AND QUICK FORMULA FOR SUCCESS
After dominating the carpet cleaning market in the state of Michigan for nearly 40 years, Modernistic is determined to spread their "simple and quick" promise to home and business owners across the nation. more

1/10/2012
Cruise Planners ranks high on Entrepreneur Magazine’s 2012 TOP FRANCHISE LIST.
The company also ranked No. 1 in travel industry category for the ninth consecutive year. more

1/9/2012
Battery Giant to Continue Focus on Green Battery Recycling Efforts
Battery Giant Franchise, LLC announces its commitment to continue their focus on enhancing the company's green battery recycling efforts in 2012 more

1/4/2012
Business Tips for Women Entrepreneurs: Women-Owned Home Care Companies Thrive, Even in a Tough Economy
Now the Home Instead Senior Care network, in which 61 of the 100 most successful U.S. franchises are all or in part run by women, offers tips for helping women succeed in the growing home care industry. more

11/2/2011
Home Instead Senior Care Network is Listed First on Kiplinger's "Eight Low-Cost Franchises for Hard Times"
Laid off or just tired of working for someone else? Would-be entrepreneurs may not believe they have the financial wherewithal to start a business, especially in the current credit crunch. But franchising can be one way to make it happen. more

10/13/2011
CITY SAVER ANNOUNCES FRANCHISE PLANS FOR POPULAR COUPON BOOK FUNDRAISING COMPANY
Beach Marketing, LLC, parent company and developers of Nashville City Saver, Memphis City Saver, Louisville City Saver and Clarksville City Saver, announced today that it is launching a new program to sell franchises. more

10/11/2011
ServiceMaster Clean Awards Shane Battier Franchise Scholarship to Peter Mason of Phoenix
ServiceMaster Clean announced today that Peter Mason has been awarded one of the company’s distinguished Shane Battier Franchise Scholarships. more

10/5/2011
Home Care Industry Generating Business Opportunities for Entrepreneurs Willing to Relocate
The Home Instead Senior Care Network and American Moving & Storage Association Advise Planning Before Moving more

9/6/2011
How to Manage a Successful Family Business:
The Home Instead Senior Care Network and Small Business Administration Share Tips more

8/29/2011
Rapid Recovery Opens Seattle and 27th Territory
Rapid Recovery, the only nationwide refrigerant recovery company is pleased to announce the opening of its Seattle, WA Territory. more

8/11/2011
ServiceMaster Clean Awards Shane Battier Franchise Scholarship to Anthony Stephens of Newark
Former United States Air Force recruiter takes 20 years worth of recruiting experience into his own commercial janitorial business. more

8/11/2011
Laid Off? Home Instead Senior Care Network Issues Tips for Finding a New Career in Franchising
Chris Blaine and Dave Parke are casualties of the recession who’ve bounced back in a big way, thanks to franchising. more

7/21/2011
The Interface Financial Group Certified a World-Class Franchise
IFG receives certification from Franchise Research Institute for the 6th consecutive year more

6/21/2011
Rapid Recovery Opens 26th Territory in Kansas City
Rapid Recovery, the only nationwide refrigerant recovery company is pleased to announce the opening of its Kansas City, MO Territory. Mark Swanson, a long time resident of Kansas City, will own and operate it. more

6/21/2011
Boundless Enterprises Announces New Self-Serve Frozen Yogurt Franchise Concept
Boundless Enterprises LLC, the owner and franchisor of Omaha-based Scooter's Coffeehouse, has announced a new yogurt franchise concept. more

6/21/2011
Little Caesars Named by CNN/Money as one of the 10 Great Franchise Bets
CNN in conjunction with Money Magazine included Little Caesars pizza in a recent article titled "10 Great Franchise Bets. more

6/15/2011
Home Instead Senior Care® Network Grows to Reach More Seniors, Issues Disaster Preparedness Checklist
The thought of an impending tornado, fire or flood can strike fear in the hearts of any homeowner. But imagine being a senior home alone. more

5/31/2011
Franchise Consulting- A Recession-Proof Business That Thrives in Any Economy
Despite the fact that the country continues to be mired in an economic downturn, Franchise Alliance founder and president, Dan Prechtel, finds himself in the enviable position of operating a business that continues to thrive. more

5/23/2011
Home Care Industry Attracting Nurses, Helping Reduce Hospital Costs – Study Confirms Home Instead Senior Care Forecast
"I was working at the Alzheimer's Society as a nurse educator when I watched a video about Home Instead Senior Care and I said, "This organization provides just the type of respite care our clients need," more

5/23/2011
Entrepreneur Magazine Names Liberty Tax "Best of the Best" Tax Franchise
Liberty Tax Service is the #1 tax franchise according to Entrepreneur magazine's "Best of the Best" This elite group is comprised of the best franchises in each category of the 2011 "Franchise 500." more

5/23/2011
Brilliant Success and Growth in Canada Propels Wok Box into the US Markets
With gross annual sales now reaching $45 million, the Wok Box team is thrilled to be planning the expansion of the brand in the U.S. franchise market. more

5/4/2011
BrightStar® Care franchise calls on FranchisePhones™ for "Undercover Boss" Episode
Shelly Sun, CEO and Co-Founder of BrightStar® Care, traveled to the frontlines of her company for the April 17, 2011 episode of CBS's Undercover Boss. more

5/4/2011
Caring Transitions Continues Industry Leadership
Relocation and Transition Business Experiences Growing Membership in MoveSeniors.com Network more

4/22/2011
Liberty Tax’s Preliminary Tax Season Results Show Solid Sustainable Growth
Company Has Responded to Changing Industry Landscape more

4/22/2011
Low Investment, High Return Help Senior Care Franchising Prosper in Sluggish Economy
The senior care and home health industries continue to lure entrepreneurs with the prospect of low investment and potentially high return rate, according to Franchise Business Review. more

4/18/2011
Minuteman Press Owner goes above and beyond to help rebuild a broken Country
Joanne Miner, owner of the Minuteman Press Center in Miramar, FL has gone above and behind her call of duty when it comes to the relief efforts for Haiti. more

4/18/2011
Minuteman Press Owner gets our "award" for best of show with her charitable ways
Gail Peterson, owner of the Minuteman Press in Galveston Island, TX, is helping to raise money for the local animal shelter. more

4/18/2011
Oxi Fresh Carpet Cleaning® Honors National (Carpet) Cleaning Week
Spring Cleaning Efforts are Celebrated with Carpet Cleaning Tips more

3/29/2011
Maximizing Strengths to Increase Business Success
The Growth Coach Partners with the Institute for Motivational Living, Inc., Implements Peoplekeys® to Harness Critical Behavioral Areas for Success more

3/29/2011
Minuteman Owner bestowed with Entrepreneurial Success Award
Wendy Schulte, owner of the Minuteman Press Center, in Clinton, NC, received the Entrepreneurial Success Award from the Clinton/Samson Chamber of Commerce, in February of 2011. more

3/25/2011
The Growth Coach® Breathing New Life into Fairfax County Businesses in Tough Economy
Business Coaching Franchise Rekindles Local Entrepreneurs' Love for Their Businesses more

3/25/2011
Sport Clips Haircuts to Reach Billion Dollar Mark in 2011
Nation's Largest Men's and Boys' Hair Care Franchise Shares Growth News and Showcases Standouts at National Huddle more

3/25/2011
Minuteman Press Center in Houston, TX jumps leaps and bounds to new, bigger facility
Owner Steve Edman, who bought the franchise in 2006, recently purchased a bigger location due to the growth and demand of their business. more

3/14/2011
Oxi Fresh Carpet Cleaning® Launches New Franchise Website
Fast-Growing Carpet Cleaning Company Outgrows Previous Site more

2/23/2011
Young Oxi Fresh Carpet Cleaning Franchisor Named "20 to Watch" of 2011
Jonathan Barnett Recognized as a Top Mover and Shaker by Franchise Times Magazine more

2/23/2011
Minuteman Press of Peachtree, GA receives Small Business of the Year award
The Minuteman Press Center owned by Rick and Sheila Barnes in the Georgia town of Peachtree City was recently honored by the Fayette Chamber of Commerce at their 2011 Annual Meeting and Awards luncheon more

2/23/2011
Quality Customer Service leads to more than just happy Customers
Quality Customer Service leads to more than just happy customers, just ask Hansi and Ingrid Herzog. more

2/22/2011
Emma Dickison, President of Home Helpers achieves Certified Franchise Executive designation
Dickison completed a comprehensive course of study in franchise management offered by the institute, which is the academic branch of the International Franchise Association's Educational Foundation. more

2/15/2011
Unishippers Receives AllBusiness AllStar Award
B2B Shipping Franchise Recognized As One of the "Best of the Best" more

2/15/2011
PuroClean Mobilizes "Dream Team" to Respond to Catastrophic Property Emergencies
PuroClean, the nation's fastest growing property emergency services franchise, announced today the deployment of the company's Large Loss and Catastrophe Operations team more

2/7/2011
Early Tax Results Show Growth For Liberty Tax Service
Numbers Up in Every Measurable Category more

2/7/2011
Forbes Magazine Ranks Liberty Tax #11 on its List of "Top 20 Franchises to Start"
Liberty Tax Service is the only tax franchise on the recently released Forbes "Top 20 Franchises to Start." The Company is ranked #11 out of 20 franchises selected. more

2/7/2011
2011 Challenges: Economic Uncertainty, Sales Growth
The Growth Coach 'Business Barometer' Survey Polls Nation's Small Business Owners; Sheds Light on Internal and External Challenges Expected in 2011 more

2/3/2011
Franchise Consulting- A Recession-Proof Business That Thrives in Any Economy
Despite the fact that the country continues to be mired in an economic downturn, Franchise Alliance founder and president, Dan Prechtel, finds himself in the enviable position of operating a business that continues to thrive. more

2/2/2011
CRUISE PLANNERS Honored with home-based partner of the year award by Royal Caribbean international
RCI award is fourth consecutive for the home-based travel agent franchise company more

2/2/2011
Oxi Fresh Carpet Cleaning® Receives AllBusiness AllStar Award
Environmentally friendly Carpet Cleaning Franchise Recognized as one of the "Best of the Best" more

1/24/2011
It's Official! Sport Clips 700th Store Opening Event Makes Guinness Book of World Records
Sport Clips Haircuts in Nottingham was recognized this week by Guinness with the World Record for the Most Consecutive Haircuts by a Team in 12 Hours. more

1/20/2011
OXI FRESH CARPET CLEANING® RECEIVES WOOLSAFE RECOGNITION
Company Recognizes Importance of Using Safe Cleaning Products on Quality Carpets more

1/20/2011
2010 proves another prosperous year for Cruise Planners
Company celebrates success of new training programs for agents and notable industry awards more

1/20/2011
Minuteman Press hosting FREE Franchise Discovery Event in Northern California
Minuteman Press International, the world's largest printing and graphics franchise, is hosting a FREE Franchise Discovery Event on Saturday and Sunday, January 15th and 16th, 2011. more

12/27/2010
Home Care Services Growing Amidst Slow Economy
If you thought every industry was down due to a sluggish economy, think again. At least one company in the home care segment based in Denver, Colorado is on the rise. more

12/13/2010
Express Oil Change and Service Center Certified A World-Class Franchise By The Franchise Research Institute For The Seventh Consecutive Year
Express Oil Change and Service Center has received World-Class Franchise® certification from the Franchise Research Institute® and FranSurvey®. more

12/8/2010
The Growth Coach of Omaha Recognized as System-Wide Pioneer
Mark Eldridge Named 2010 System Innovator more

12/8/2010
The Growth Coach of Memphis Recognized for Advanced Growth
Natasha Bowen Named 2010 Best New Market more

12/8/2010
FASTEST-GROWING CARPET CLEANING COMPANY EARNS BOARDGAME STATUS
Oxi Fresh is One of Twelve Elite Franchises Selected for FRANCHI$IT Board Game more

11/12/2010
Little Caesars Love Kitchen Marks 25th Anniversary with Return to Detroit
Mobile kitchen on wheels serves those in need at COTS more

11/4/2010
OXIFRESH CARPET CLEANING'S MARKETING SYSTEMS SET FRANCHISE OWNERS UP FOR EARLY SUCCESS
The company has already seen franchisees experience great amounts of success thanks to the marketing system they have implemented. more

11/4/2010
The Growth Coach of Baltimore Bestowed With Prestigious System-Wide Award
Susan Katz Named 2010 Coach of the Year more

11/1/2010
TASTI D-LITE CONTINUES EXPANSION IN SOUTH FLORIDA
Tasti D-Lite, the lower-calorie frozen dessert chain with a cult following among health-conscious consumers as well as celebrities, will open its third South Florida center in Boca Raton in December. more

10/18/2010
CEO Jonathan Barnett Finds Success with Oxi Fresh Carpet Cleaning
Not many executives can say they accomplished much in their 20s. Jonathan Barnett, MBA and the founder of Oxi Fresh Carpet Cleaning®, however, can say this with pride. more

10/18/2010
Oxi Fresh Carpet Cleaning Services Prosper in Tough Economy
Nation's fastest-growing carpet cleaning franchise plans to open more than 50 stores by the end of the year, reaching 240 locations in 2010. more

10/14/2010
Sport Clips Haircuts Kicks off Effort to Help Heroes Call Home
Nation's leader in men's and boys' hair care teams up with VFW Operation Uplink™ to raise awareness and money to make calls home possible for American service members overseas more

10/11/2010
TASTI D-LITE EXPANDING TO SAN DIEGO
Tasti D-Lite, the great-tasting, better-for-you frozen dessert chain with a cult following among health conscious consumers as well as celebrities, is expanding beyond its East Coast roots. more

10/4/2010
All Tune and Lube, Harker Heights, TX
Voted Among the Best Brake Services in Central Texas by The Killeen Daily Herald more

9/30/2010
Giving the White House a ‘Fresh Coat’
Retired Marine and Iraq Veteran Lands Job of a Lifetime, Set to Paint Gates Surrounding the 18 Acres of White House Property more

9/29/2010
Sport Clips Haircuts Opens First Location in Buffalo
Top Men’s Hair Care Franchise Continues to Expand in the Northeast and Across the Country more

9/20/2010
Fresh Healthy Vending Franchise Announces Rapid Growth Moving Into 4Q 2010
Despite a recession that has continued to drag on for over 3 years, Fresh Healthy Vending has managed to maintain continued growth. more

9/3/2010
BLACK ENTERPRISE RANKS LIBERTY TAX FRANCHISE A TOP PICK:
One of the "40 Best Franchises for African Americans" in 2010 more

8/30/2010
Little Caesars Pizza Expands in the Northeastern United States
Franchisees bring proven business model to the Northeast's renowned pizza market more

8/26/2010
DICKEY'S BARBECUE PIT EXPANDS IN NEW YORK
Fastest Growing Barbecue Chain Set To Open New Location in Rockville Centre more

8/26/2010
DICKEY'S BARBECUE PIT KICKS UP THEIR PROFITS WITH 6 REVENUE STREAMS
The Country's Largest Growing Barbecue Chain Maximizes Potential Of Their 121 Locations more

8/26/2010
DICKEY'S BARBECUE STEPS UP VIRTUAL MARKETING EFFORTS IN Q4
Nation's Largest Barbecue Chain Revs Up Online Presence With Recipe Contest more

8/16/2010
CRUISE PLANNERS HELPS THOSE WHO SAVE LIVES, SAVE MONEY
CP Savers promotion offers $1,000 franchise fee discount and free training more

8/11/2010
TASTI D-LITE RECOGNIZED FOR OUTSTANDING CUSTOMER LOYALTY PROGRAM
QSR Magazine, Retail Solutions Providers Association recognize TastiRewards more

7/29/2010
American Business Systems, LLC (ABS) joins the Healthcare Billing & Management Association (www.hbma.org)
In order to further enhance the Training and Support provided to it's licensees, American Business Systems has recently joined the Healthcare Billing & Management Association. more

7/29/2010
TOPEKA DICKEY'S BARBECUE PIT HOLDS GRAND OPENING FRIDAY
The Country's Largest Growing Barbecue Chain Stakes It's Claim In Kansas Market more

7/29/2010
SCHERERVILLE DICKEY'S BARBECUE PIT TO HOLD GRAND OPENING EVENT
The Country's Largest Growing Barbecue Chain Stakes It's Claim In Kansas Market more

7/29/2010
MAPLE GROVE DICKEY'S BARBECUE PIT NAMED 'BEST NEW RESTAURANT'
Metro Magazine Readers Vote Restaurant Local Favorite more

7/7/2010
ABS offers unprecedented access to medical billing training and support system.
American Business Systems, LLC (ABS) is a national licensing company offering a comprehensive business system to entrepreneurs. more

7/7/2010
DICKEY'S BARBECUE PIT EXPANDS IN WEST TEXAS, OPENS LOCATION IN SNYDER
The Country's Largest Growing Barbecue Chain Rolls Into Western Part Of State more

7/6/2010
LIBERTY TAX SERVICE CREATES THE "UNA FAMILIA SIN FRONTERAS FOUNDATION" DEDICATED TO EDUCATING HISPANICS NATIONWIDE!
Liberty Tax Service creates the first Foundation in the industry to specifically support its multi-level Corporate Hispanic financial and fiscal education initiative. more

7/1/2010
MAPLE GROVE DICKEY'S BARBECUE PIT NAMED 'BEST NEW RESTAURANT'
Metro Magazine Readers Vote Restaurant Local Favorite more

7/1/2010
MULTIPLE GENERATIONS SHARE THE BENEFITS OF FRANCHISING WITH LITTLE CAESARS
From its beginnings more than 50 years ago, Little Caesars Pizza has provided the opportunity for generations of families to live the American Dream as independent business owners. more

6/29/2010
Miramar Minuteman Owner does Major Good, just a Stitch at a Time…
Joanne Miner, Minuteman Press owner of the Miramar, FL center has been sewing up some major good deeds, just a stitch at a time. more

6/24/2010
DICKEY'S BARBECUE PIT EXPANDS IN EAST TEXAS, OPENS LOCATION IN NACOGDOCHES
The Country's Largest Growing Barbecue Chain Branches Out In Piney Woods more

6/24/2010
DICKEY'S BARBECUE PARTNERS WITH LOCAL CHARITIES, CAUSES
America's Fastest Growing Barbecue Chain Goal: Be Good Stewards in the Community in Which We do Business. more

6/9/2010
Interim HealthCare Announces Franchise Expansion Plans in St. Louis
Interim HealthCare® Inc., the nation's first and finest healthcare and in-home senior care franchise company, is offering St. Louis residents the opportunity to own their own business with an Interim HealthCare franchise. more

6/8/2010
DICKEY'S BARBECUE PIT EXPANDS IN COLORADO
Country's Largest Growing Barbecue Chain Continues Growth As O'Neill Joins Family more

6/8/2010
DICKEY'S BARBECUE PIT SIGNS NEW OWNER/OPERATOR
Country's Largest Growing Barbecue Chain Expands in Minnesota as Eggerud Joins Family more

6/7/2010
75 Years - The Von Schrader Heritage
Von Schrader Company's heritage begins with an enterprising young man named Francis Von Schrader who in 1935, in the midst of the Great Depression, dreamed of helping people find ways to help themselves. more

6/4/2010
Former Finance Professionals Invest in Little Caesars Pizza
Entrepreneurial Ambitions Lead to Second Career more

6/3/2010
MATHNASIUM LEARNING CENTERS OPENS 200th U.S. LOCATION
Leading Math Education Franchise Thrives During Economic Downturn more

5/25/2010
TASTI D-LITE ADDS TO HOME OFFICE TEAM TO SUPPORT RAPID EXPANSION
Tasti D-Lite has recently brought on five top industry professionals with varied backgrounds to build and strengthen its core leadership team. more

5/25/2010
Liberty Tax Service's Tax Season Growth a Record among Big Three Tax Companies for 2010
Liberty Tax Service is the only top three tax company to demonstrate overall system growth during the challenging economic climate of 2010. more

5/17/2010
First Generation Americans Achieve Entrepreneurial Goals with Little Caesars
Vietnam War refugee, factory worker and auto industry veteran pursue personal and professional ambitions in the United States with Little Caesars more

5/14/2010
DICKEY'S BARBECUE PIT SAVES ENTREPRENUERS THOUSANDS WITH NEW PROTOTYPE
The Country's Largest Barbecue Chain Thinks Outside The Box To Stay Ahead Of The Game more

5/14/2010
DICKEY'S BARBECUE RESTAURANTS, INC. TO HOST FRANCHISE ROAD SHOW
America's Fastest Growing Barbecue Chain Visits West Coast Targeting Potential Franchisees more

5/10/2010
Slow Smoked Barbecue Growing At A Rapid Rate
Dickey's Barbecue Pit Expands Across The Country, Defying The Rules Of Recession more

5/7/2010
ServiceMaster Clean Awards Most Recent Shane Battier Franchise Scholarship to Lyn Stanfield of Tallahassee
Former public official says prior sales and marketing experience, coupled with her government relations background will serve her new commercial janitorial business well more

5/7/2010
Moms Successfully Minding Their Own Businesses: Women Chem-Dry Franchisees Who Do It Everyday
Mother's Day this year is on May 9th 2010 more

5/7/2010
DICKEY'S BARBECUE PIT OPENS NEW LOCATION IN LAUREL
The Country's Largest Growing Barbecue Chain Expands In Mississippi more

5/7/2010
DICKEY'S BARBECUE PIT COMES TO EAST TEXAS
The Country's Largest Growing Barbecue Chain Branches Out To The Piney Woods more

5/7/2010
DICKEY'S BARBECUE PIT COMES TO RENO
The Country's Largest Growing Barbecue Chain Expands In Nevada more

5/6/2010
DICKEY'S BARBECUE PIT EXPANDS IN NEW YORK
Country's Largest Growing Barbecue Chain Continues Growth As Anand-Johar, Anand Join Family more

5/6/2010
DICKEY'S BARBECUE PIT OPENS NEW LOCATION IN SHAKOPEE
The Country's Largest Growing Barbecue Chain Expands In Minnesota more

5/6/2010
DICKEY'S BARBECUE PIT EXPANDS IN CALIFORNIA
Country's Largest Growing Barbecue Chain Continues Growth As Pellegrine Joins Family more

4/28/2010
In Terms of Franchisee Satisfaction, Mathnasium Makes the Cut
Franchise Business Review Ranks Rapidly Growing Learning Center Franchise in Top 50 more

4/28/2010
DICKEY'S BARBECUE RESTAURANTS, INC. TO HOST 'DISCOVERY DAYS'
America's Fastest Growing Barbecue Chain Introduces Day For Prospective Owner/Operators more

4/28/2010
FOR U.S. VETERANS, MATHNASIUM LEARNING CENTERS FURTHER REDUCES FRANCHISE FEE
Learning Center Franchise Continues to Assist Veterans Through VetFran Program more

4/27/2010
The Dwyer Group Surpasses $1 Million in Discounts to Military Veterans Who Own a Franchise Through the VetFran Program
The Dwyer Group, a holding company for seven residential and commercial franchise service brands, has announced it has awarded more than $1 million in discounts to military veterans who own a franchise through the VetFran program. more

4/27/2010
DICKEY'S BARBECUE PIT OFFERS FREE BARBECUE, FREE CRUISE
The Country's Largest Growing Barbecue Chain To Hold Grand Opening With Grand Prizes more

4/26/2010
DICKEY'S BARBECUE PIT LIVES ON IN OVIEDO
The Country's Largest Growing Barbecue Chain Stays Strong In Rough Economy more

4/26/2010
DICKEY'S BARBECUE PIT COMES TO WESLEY CHAPEL
The Country's Largest Growing Barbecue Chain Offers Something New To Tampa Area more

4/8/2010
INTERSTATE BATTERIES ANNOUNCES ADVANCE IN GOLFCAR/RV POWER TECHNOLOGY
New golf car battery lasts 10 percent longer than closest competition more

4/8/2010
INTERSTATE BATTERIES SETS ALL-TIME SALES RECORD
Interstate All Battery Center Division also posts double digit growth more

3/18/2010
Franchise Alliance introduced The Goddard Schools as the 300th franchise to be currently represented by the company
Principals of Franchise Alliance note that they have the largest and most diverse franchise portfolio in the franchise broker community more

3/10/2010
FiltaFry Turns Olympic Gold To Green With Their Environmental Impact Reduction Service During The 2010 Winter Games
Filta Group is pleased to announce that it will be providing its environmental impact reduction service known as FiltaFry to two of the main venues of the 2010 Winter Olympics in the Vancouver area. more

3/10/2010
Filta Group Helps The NFL & Denver Broncos Go Green For The Super Bowl
Filta Group of Orlando, Fl announces its partnership to offer green services to Mile High Stadium through franchisee and Denver Bronco's player Kenny Peterson. more

3/8/2010
Franchise Consulting Firm The Franchise Alliance Announces 300th Franchise Partner
The Franchise Alliance, Inc. announced today its 300th franchise partner and is also approaching 200 franchise consultants. more

3/1/2010
The Filta Group Inc. Receives 2009 Best of Orlando Award In Green Services Category
The U.S. Commerce Association has honored FiltaFry creator Filta Group Inc. with the designation of the 2009 Best of Orlando Award in the green services category. more

2/17/2010
Franchise Consulting- A Recession-Proof Business That Thrives in Any Economy
Despite the fact that the country continues to be mired in an economic downturn, Franchise Alliance founder and president, Dan Prechtel, finds himself in the enviable position of operating a business that continues to thrive. more

2/11/2010
Business Coach’s Rebate Incentive Program Designed to Spur Growth
The Growth Coach Offers Cash Rebate to New Franchise Owners Up To 100 Percent of the Initial Franchise Fee more

2/11/2010
The Growth Coach Named to Entrepreneur’s 2010 Franchise 500®
The Growth Coach, business coaching franchise system, has been named one of the top 500 franchises in the United States, ranking #239 in Entrepreneur Magazine's Franchise 500®. more

2/3/2010
Oxi Fresh Carpet Cleaning Again Earns High Rankings from Entrepreneur Magazine
Jonathan Barnett MBA, President of Oxi Fresh Carpet Cleaning®, announced today that Oxi Fresh has again been recognized as one of the top franchise companies in the U.S. by Entrepreneur Magazine. more

2/1/2010
ServiceMaster Clean Awards Most Recent Shane Battier Franchise Scholarship to Devie Basuki of Los Angeles
Finance professional sent job hunting after bank closes, but finds renewed hope in landing his own commercial janitorial business. more

1/20/2010
Minuteman Press is rated #1 Printing Franchise again
Minuteman Press Intl., the largest printing and graphics franchise system in the world, was recently rated the number one franchise in the graphics and printing industry by Entrepreneur magazine, again. more

12/22/2009
The Growth Coach Ranked Among Nation’s Top 300 Franchise Companies
Business Coaching Franchise System Named Industry ‘AllStar’ more

12/2/2009
American Business Systems being featured on Inside Business
American Business Systems is being featured on a current episode of 'Inside Business' as part of the show's series on Family Finance. more

11/23/2009
Local Businesses and Residents Support Breast Cancer 3-Day
Each year nearly 100 out of every 100,000 women in the United States are hit with breast cancer. more

11/19/2009
Minuteman Press Owner receives Networker Award
Debbie Thomas, owner of the Minuteman Press center located in Lexington, SC received the Best Overall Networker Award for the month of September. more

11/19/2009
The Making Work Pay Credit May Affect Your Tax Bill
Liberty Tax Recommends a Quick Check with its Online Making Work Pay Calculator more

11/11/2009
MATHNASIUM LEARNING CENTERS TO OFFER U.S. MILITARY VETERANS A FRANCHISE FEE DISCOUNT
Company Joins VetFran Program & Will Assist Veterans with Franchise Ownership via Financial Incentives more

11/3/2009
TeamLogic IT Now Servicing Microsoft Windows 7
Managed Services Company Welcomes Widely Heralded New Operating System more

10/27/2009
ALL TUNE AND LUBE is pleased to announce its partnership with GE Money/CarCareONE
The CarCareONE finance program, by GE Money, offers our franchisees the ability to provide instant financing to their customers. more

10/27/2009
MATHNASIUM LAUNCHES NEW MARKETING CAMPAIGN - WARNING: YOUR CHILD COULD BECOME CRAZY ABOUT MATH
Campaign to Provide Rapidly Growing Base of Franchisees with Customer Acquisition and Branding Tools more

10/14/2009
Fresh Coat Painters 'Rolls' Out Nationwide Incentive Program
Professional Painting Chain Reduces Franchise, Royalty Fees with Development Incentive Program more

10/8/2009
MaidPro ranked in Top 50 Franchises for Minorities by National Minority Franchising Initiative
For the second year in a row, MaidPro has been included into the National Minority Franchising Initiative (NMFI) as one of the Top 50 Franchises for Minorities. more

9/25/2009
Liberty Tax Service Teaches Tax Preparation During Fall Tax Schools
Acquiring a New Skill Set May Be An Entry Step into the Tax Industry more

9/2/2009
Paul Davis Restoration and Remodeling of Southeast Wisconsin wins regional NARI CotY and remodeler awards for 2009
The National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI) has named Paul Davis Restoration and Remodeling of Southeast Wisconsin as the 2009 Regional Contractor of the Year (CotY) in north central WI for Residential Kitchens Over $100,000. more

8/28/2009
Grand Opening in Lexington, SC
Minuteman Press recently opened a new center in Lexington, South Carolina. On June 18th the red carpet was out and the ribbon was cut by owner Debbie Thomas, along with the next generation of owners; her family. more

8/28/2009
Enfield, CT owner WOW's at "40-Under Forty" event
Michael Weber, owner of the Minuteman Press center in Enfield, CT was recognized at the event as one of leading business owners in the Western Connecticut and Massachusetts area. more

8/26/2009
Brampton, Canada store named Small Business of the Month
The Minuteman Press center located at 55 Rutherford Road South, in Brampton, Canada has been named Small Business of the Month by the Brampton Board of Trade's. more

8/20/2009
Liberty Tax Service Teaches Tax Preparation During Fall Tax Schools
Acquiring a New Skill Set May Be An Entry Step into the Tax Industry more

8/5/2009
ServiceMaster Clean Awards Shane Battier Scholarship to Corbet K. Ellison
Given current economic times, Ellison finds perfect match with premier franchisor; will set up operations in Northwest Harris County. more

8/5/2009
ServiceMaster Clean Awards Shane Battier Scholarship to Jarrett C. Smith
Given current economic times, Smith finds perfect match with premier franchisor; will set up operations in Fort Lauderdale. more

8/5/2009
Home Helpers Becomes Partner of the Alzheimer's Early Detection Alliance
Partnership with Alzheimer's Association Program will Educate Franchise System, Clients and Communities on Disease more

8/5/2009
The Growth Coach Fuels Economic Development, Helps Small Businesses Thrive
Business coaching franchise system plays advocate for the small but mighty more

7/28/2009
DVD Kiosk Customers Want Clear Solutions
Every DVDNow kiosk has a clear glass panel in the front, which allows consumers to directly view the available selections. more

7/27/2009
Best Places to Work 2009
Liberty Tax Service - Top overall honoree more

7/22/2009
Owning a Midas franchise is better than being an independent
Brand recognition from Midas is better than starting from scratch more

7/17/2009
GENTLEMAN BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT ANNOUNCES THE POWER OF PREMIER PRINTING PROFESSIONALS
People want more today from their careers than 30 years, a gold watch, and a thank you," Mr. Whaley said. "They want to make a good living, but they also want the freedom and the flexibility more

7/16/2009
Seven NEW stores for Minuteman Press
Even though the economy is still fluctuating and unemployment rates keep rising, Minuteman Press International, Inc is expanding. more

7/15/2009
Nationally Accredited Primrose Schools Coming Soon to New Jersey
Plans to Open Six New Franchise Locations in Next Four Years more

7/15/2009
MaidPro Welcomes Vice President of Operations
MaidPro welcomes Carol Ryan, a seasoned franchising executive, as Vice President, Operations. Ryan has built a career specializing in small and medium size franchisor "next step" evolution process. more

7/13/2009
Tax Service Launches Informational Campaign
CEO of Top-Rated Franchise Offers Insight to Surviving the Recession. more

7/9/2009
AAMCO announces veteran discount of $8,000 on the purchase of a new AAMCO franchise
AAMCO supports our veterans with a special program designed to make the transition from military to business ownership possible more

7/9/2009
Midas Awards Franchise to Veteran Shop Manager
Brand evolution from mufflers to full service auto care draws franchisee more

6/23/2009
Business Executives Choose Mathnasium in Down Economy
Executives who have lost their jobs in this tough economy are increasingly turning to Mathnasium for their next business venture. more

6/12/2009
ServiceMaster Clean Welcomes Basketball Star Shane Battier to Michigan's Lifelock 400
Detroit's native son returns to home state to catch NASCAR action and to tout the company's Shane Battier Franchise Scholarship more

6/11/2009
The Growth Coach Attracts the Spiritually Motivated
Business Coaching Franchise's Mission of Helping Small Businesses Owners Appeals to Pastors, Missionaries & the Spiritually Minded more

6/11/2009
Nation's Leading Senior Care Franchise "Helps" Itself to Bond's Top 100 Franchises List
Home Helpers Receives Industry Honor for Growth, Franchisee Satisfaction, Ongoing Support, etc more

5/27/2009
TeamLogic IT Announces New Managed Security Services
Company expands service offerings with new "security in a box" solution more

5/19/2009
Minuteman Press's Kitchener, ON store in the running for "Business of the Year"
Recently the Kitchener Ontario Minuteman Press store was nominated for the prestigious title of "Business of the Year – Under 20 employees". more

5/18/2009
Minuteman Press Owner honored as Outstanding Woman
Joanne Miner, owner of Minuteman Press in Miramar, FL, was recently honored as one of the 100 Outstanding Women of Broward County. more

5/8/2009
Filta Environmental Kitchen Solutions Believes the Children are Our Future on Earth Day & Every Day in Between!
Filta will demonstrate to The Crenshaw students, grades PreK-12, the environmentally friendly services that their business performs on Earth Day, and during the other 364 days a year. more

5/1/2009
Sport Clips Holds National Huddle
Nation's Largest Guys' Hair-care Provider Reveals Growth Plans, Showcases Standouts, and Receives Recognition from VFW more

4/30/2009
Dorulla of Greenwood Recognized at Sport Clips National Huddle
Nations Largest Guys Hair-care Provider Reveals Growth Plans, Showcases Standouts, and Receives Recognition from VFW more

4/21/2009
The Nation's Foremost Child-Development Karate Franchise Eliminates Monthly Royalty Fee
PRO MARTIAL ARTS Franchise Corporation is one of the largest operators of karate studios encompassing an exciting and diverse children's curriculum of martial arts techniques. more

4/15/2009
Sales were up in 2008 for Minuteman Press
QuickPrinting Magazine, a publication with the latest information in the printing & graphics industry, has said in their 2009 Annual Franchise Review that Minuteman Press is the only printing franchise that reported an increase more

3/27/2009
"Inside Business" show to feature American Business Systems
The producers of Inside Business, hosted by Senator Fred Thompson, are pleased to announce that American Business Systems will be featured in an upcoming episode as part of the show's series on Family Finance. more

3/24/2009
Fresh Coat "Paints" Its Way to Record-Setting Growth
Nation's leading interior painting franchise proves affordable home improvement service companies offer "recession-resistant" business opportunity more

3/24/2009
The Growth Coach® Signs Newest National Account with The Little Gym International
Children's Fitness Franchise Offers Business Coaching and Accountability Process to Franchisees more

3/24/2009
TeamLogic IT Receives Fast 55 Ranking For Second Time
Company earns ranking as one of the fastest growing, young franchises in the nation more

3/20/2009
Minuteman Press still offers Financing Options
Even in these uncertain economic times, Minuteman Press is one of the few franchises who are still offering financing options to potential owners. more

3/13/2009
Three Franchise Services Brands Receive Franchisee Satisfaction Awards
Sir Speedy, PIP and TeamLogic IT earn high franchise owner satisfaction rankings more

3/10/2009
More Than 60 Sir Speedy and PIP Salespeople Receive Sales Achievement Awards
Annual Sales Forum event draws record attendance more

3/6/2009
Sir Speedy Named an "AllStar" Franchise
Company achieves ranking on Allbusiness.com's Franchise List more

3/5/2009
Second Generation Minuteman Press Owner awarded Small Business Person of the Year
Minuteman Press owner Todd Duckworth in Janesville, WI was recently named Small Business Person of the Year, by the Small Business Council. more

3/3/2009
Minuteman Press is Rate #1 Printing Franchise Again
Minuteman Press, the largest printing and graphics franchise system in the world, was recently rated the number one franchise in the world by Entrepreneur magazine, again. more

2/27/2009
Home Helpers® Establishes National Partnership with Parents in a Pinch, Inc.
New Partnership Will Benefit Those In Need Of Temporary Care For A Loved One more

2/27/2009
CRUISE PLANNERS/AMERICAN EXPRESS WINS 5TH CONSECUTIVE AMEX TRAVEL REPRESENTATIVE EXCELLENCE AWARD
The hits keep coming for Cruise Planners/American Express in the form of prestigious industry awards as the company announced today that it recently brought home another American Express Travel Representative Excellence Award. more

2/26/2009
Little Caesars® Pizza Extends and Enhances Innovative Veterans Program
Applied Benefits Exceed $1.25 Million Toward New Franchising Opportunities more

2/24/2009
ServiceMaster One of Few to Offer Start-Up Financing to Would-Be Franchisees
As banks restrict lending, start-up and ongoing business support can be a lifeline for people seeking small business ownership more

2/20/2009
CRUISE PLANNERS/AMERICAN EXPRESS CELEBRATES 15 YEARS OF EXCELLENCE!
New logo, branding and ad campaign offer fresh update for 2009 more

2/20/2009
TeamLogic IT Announces Staff Appointments
New vice president of operations and vice president of development to help lead company through continued growth. more

2/18/2009
CRUISE PLANNERS/AMERICAN EXPRESS IS 'TOPS' WITH GLOBUS
Globus Family of Brands Top 'Premier' Travel Partner Award presented in recognition of strong 2008 sales more

2/11/2009
TeamLogic IT Earns CompTIA Security Trustmark
Leading IT industry association recognizes TeamLogic IT for best security practices more

2/11/2009
CRUISE PLANNERS/AMERICAN EXPRESS’ LATEST AWARD WIN ‘OUT OF THIS WORLD’
Top-rated cruise franchisor wins ‘Globe Award’ from Travel Impressions/American Express Vacations more

2/9/2009
America’s No. 1 Extended Family: Home Helpers Thrives in Down Economy
Nation’s Leading Senior Care Franchise Adds 100 Units Last Year, Outlook Bright for 2009 more

1/30/2009
Sir Speedy Recognized as Leader in Franchising and Printing
Company ranked on Entrepreneur Franchise 500 and Printing Impressions 400 more

1/26/2009
Sales Up 30% in Q4
CARTRIDGE WORLD OF CT & EASTERN NY ANNOUNCED THE FIFTH CONSECUTIVE QUARTER OF SALES GROWTH FOR THE PERIOD ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2008. SALES IN THE 4TH QUARTER WERE UP 30% FROM THE 4TH QUARTER OF 2007 more

1/12/2009
Pak Mail Names Alex Zai its New President
Evan Lasky, CEO of Pak Mail Centers of America, Inc., announces that Alex Zai has been named President of the corporation effective immediately. more

1/12/2009
CRUISE PLANNERS/AMERICAN EXPRESS NAMED TOP CRUISE AGENCY FRANCHISE BY ENTREPRENEUR MAGAZINE FOR 6TH CONSECUTIVE YEAR
Overall ranking jumps 29 spots to 85 more

12/8/2008
Home Helpers announces its 2008 franchisee award winners
Home Helpers is extremely proud of its franchise owners and their exceptional accomplishments. more

12/5/2008
Holidays visits are a good time to check on aging loved ones
In addition to spreading cheer and enjoying the company of those you love, holiday gatherings are also the perfect time to “check” on aging family members about whom you may have concerns. more

11/20/2008
Four Consecutive Quarters of Sales Growth
CARTRIDGE WORLD OF CT & EASTERN NY ANNOUNCED THE FOURTH CONSECUTIVE QUARTER OF GROWTH FOR THE PERIOD ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2008 AND RECORD SALES IN OCTOBER IN THE REGION AND IN THE US. more

11/19/2008
The Growth Coach in La Crosse is Educating School Administrators via The Strategic Educational Leader Program
Former school superintendent and owner of The Growth Coach in La Crosse Fred Kusch developed a program to balance lives and better children’s learning environments more

11/19/2008
The Growth Coach in La Crosse is Educating School Administrators via The Strategic Educational Leader Program
Administrators via The Strategic Educational Leader Program Former school superintendent and owner of The Growth Coach in La Crosse Fred Kusch developed a program to balance lives and better children’s learning environments more

11/13/2008
PostNet Wins STAR Award for Franchise Development
Franchises Recognized for Excellence in Lead Generation, Recruitment and Industry-Wide Best Practices more

11/12/2008
Little Caesars® Pizza Extends and Enhances Innovative Veterans Program
Applied Benefits Exceed $1.25 Million Toward New Franchising Opportunities more

11/10/2008
Home Helpers and Veterans Express Helping Spread the Word About Little-Known Veteran's Aid and Attendance Benefit
In an attempt to spread the word about the Aid and Attendance Benefit to the population who needs it most more

11/6/2008
Two Franchisees from Maui Wowi Hawaiian Honored as the 2008 Client of the Year by The Entrepreneur's Source (TES)
Two determined friends from Boston honored as the 2008 Client of the Year after reaching their dream of becoming entrepreneurs with Maui Wowi Hawaiian Coffees & Smoothies. more

11/4/2008
The Growth Coach® Signs Newest National Account with Fresh Coat
Fast-Growing Painting Franchise Seeks Out Business Coaching Franchise to Achieve Optimal System-wide Success & Satisfaction more

10/31/2008
WITH VACUUM AND MOP, JOHN MCCAIN READY TO CLEAN UP WASHINGTON
John McCain is no stranger to the White House. He has been there four times to clean the upholstery. more

10/28/2008
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 more

10/21/2008
MonitorClosely.com Opens In-house Telemarketing Department
Cincinnati-based MonitorClosely.com, the nation’s leading digital surveillance systems franchise has announced the opening of their new in-house telemarketing department for their franchise partners. more

10/20/2008
Huntington Learning Center Appoints New Vice President of Supplemental Education Services
Huntington Learning Center, the premier supplemental education services provider in the country, announced today that Terry Smithson has been appointed vice president of supplemental education services. more

10/13/2008
Express Oil Change & Service Center Launches “Change Your Car’s Oil And Help Change A Child’s Life” Campaign
Keeping children safe is a priority for every parent, but we can’t keep them safe if our cars are not. more

10/10/2008
MonitorClosely.com Exhibiting at West Coast Franchise Expo
MonitorClosely.com the Nation’s leading digital surveillance systems franchise with corporate offices in Cincinnati, Ohio will be exhibiting at the upcoming West Coast Franchise Expo. more

10/2/2008
Huntington Learning Center® is Reaccredited by CITA
Huntington was first accredited by CITA in 1998 and completes a rigorous reaccreditation process every five years more

9/30/2008
MAUI WOWI® HAWAIIAN ADDS MEXICO TO GROWING LIST OF INTERNATIONAL MASTER FRANCHISES
Coffee/Smoothie Leader is Introduced to World’s Most Populous Spanish-Speaking Nation Via Franchise Signed by Café Hawaiiano de Mexico SA de CV more

9/29/2008
MonitorClosely.com September 2008 Training Class
They are all very excited to start servicing their community with state-of-the-art digital surveillance systems, and the company is extremely pleased to welcome them to the franchise.  more

9/22/2008
Fresh Coat Hires The Growth Coach to Drive Franchisees’ Success
Owners Achieve Greater Business Goals While Balancing Work and Life more

9/22/2008
Affordability and flexibility a top priority when choosing personal care providers
In today's difficult economy, people want to get the most for their money. more

9/19/2008
Blue Coast Brings Advisors Together in Detroit
Blue Coast Financial Group continued bringing its advanced education and training into the field with a session in Detroit this August. more

9/17/2008
HUNTINGTON LEARNING CENTER APPOINTS NEW CEO
Sep 17, 2008 Huntington Learning Center, the premier provider of supplemental education services, announced today that Dzana Homan has been appointed CEO. more

9/16/2008
MonitorClosely.com August 2008 Training Class
MonitorClosely.com August 2008 Training Class The following Franchisees' successfully completed their MonitorClosely.com Franchisee Training Program on August 28th, 2008. more

9/8/2008
Cartridge World Appoints Tom Fricke as Chief Executive Officer
Former PepsiCo and Home Depot Executive Seeks to Escalate Company’s Global Standing more

8/20/2008
Home Helpers Operations Team Earns Senior Care Advisor Credential
"Home Helpers is committed to the clients we serve," said company president Emma Dickison. more

8/14/2008
Home Helper’s new president sees a bright future for the franchise
For Emma Dickison, new president of Home Helpers (a non-medical and personal care franchise) success is as simple as surrounding yourself with a strong team of people and then providing them the tools and resources needed to grow their business. more

8/14/2008
Investors Choose Little Caesars® Pizza to Expand Their Holdings
Little Caesars is the brand of choice for investors looking to expand their portfolios in today’s economy. more

8/11/2008
FRESH COAT ROLLS OUT NEW OFFICE & COMMERCIAL INTERIOR PAINTING SERVICE
Building on Success of Residential Focus, Growing Franchise Adds New Revenue Stream more

7/23/2008
Chicago Machine and Cartridge World Chicago Host Recycling Event
The Chicago Machine, Chicago’s outdoor professional men’s lacrosse team, has teamed up with 30 area Cartridge World stores to host a, eWaste recycling event. more

7/21/2008
Multi-brand Owners Choose Little Caesars® Pizza for Growth
Little Caesar Enterprises, Inc. is growing in prime markets across the country, attracting the attention of multi-brand franchisees with an appetite for business growth and opportunity. more

7/17/2008
ULTRA FRANCHISING HOSTS FREE SEMINAR HIGHLIGHTING 3 TOP FRANCHISES - SAT. JULY 26TH & SUN. JULY 27TH FROM 10AM TO 6PM AT THE MARRIOT, 301 S. MARKET STREET, SAN JOSE, CA.
Three premier franchises will be presented & discussed every hour on the hour with no obligation at the Marriott more

7/16/2008
Fresh Coat Franchise Fills Longtime Void in Interior Painting Industry
From donuts to oil changes to video rentals, a major national franchise brand is associated with virtually every product and service out there – except interior painting. more

7/14/2008
The Growth Coach Reaches Five-Year Milestone, Celebrates Franchising Success
If The Growth Coach put a candle on its anniversary cake for every business it has helped over the past five years, the flames would create a blinding blaze. more

7/9/2008
TOP-SHELF OPPORTUNITY
ShelfGenie has Pieces In Place to Become Predominant Brand in the Shelf Conversion Industry more

7/8/2008
Always Best Care Senior Services Receives 2008 Best of Citrus Heights Award
U.S. Local Business Association’s Award Plaque Honors the Achievement more

7/7/2008
If you’re happy and you know it, you probably work for MaidPro
MaidPro Franchising named Best Place to Work in Boston more

6/30/2008
The Growth Coach To Empower Home Helpers Franchisees To Greater Success
The Growth Coach recently announced a nationwide partnership with Home Helpers, the #1 Senior Care franchise in North America, to help guide their franchisees to even greater success and satisfaction as business owners. more

6/13/2008
Blue Coast Teaches Cost Segregation, R&D Tax Credits, and Property Tax Recovery at Vegas Convention
In Las Vegas last month, financials were the talk of the town. more

6/12/2008
"Transitioning" from One Senior Care Concept to Another: Caring Transitions Franchise Names John F. Buckles President
Former Home Helpers President Takes the Reigns of the Only National Franchise Specializing in Relocation Management Services for Seniors more

6/12/2008
Home Helpers Names New President Chief Operating Officer Emma Dickison assumes head position, effective June 9
Home Helpers, the #1 Senior Care franchise in North America , has named current Chief Operating Officer Emma Dickison president, effective Monday, June 9. more

6/11/2008
The Growth Coach Reaches Five-Year Milestone, Celebrates Franchising Success
Built on the foundation of empowering small business owners to survive and thrive, the purely business coaching concept has grown to become the second largest business coaching franchise in the world since opening its doors in 2002. more

6/9/2008
MULTIVEND ANNOUNCES DOUBLE-DIGIT SURGE IN NEW VENDSTAR® ENTREPRENEURS
Multivend, LLC, the exclusive manufacturer and distributor of Vendstar vending machines, today announced a 13% increase in new vendor-operators during the month of April. more

6/9/2008
MonitorClosely.com May 2008 Training Class
MonitorClosely.com the Nation’s Leading Digital Surveillance Systems Franchise Announces 6 New Locations more

5/29/2008
More news from Always Best Care Senior Services
Forty-two-year-old Michael Newman saw a hole in the complex web of senior care services. more

5/27/2008
United Marketing Solutions
United Marketing Solutions is pleased to announce that James Bannahan has joined the United Marketing Solutions team as Director of Franchise Development. Jim comes to us with a strong background in both Franchise Sales and Operations. more

5/21/2008
PostNet Executives Named Finalists for Entrepreneur of the Year Award
Steven Greenbaum and Brian Spindel Named Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year® 2008 Award Finalists in the Rocky Mountain Region more

5/19/2008
MonitorClosely.com April 2008 Training Class
MonitorClosely.com the Nations Leading Digital Surveillance Systems Franchise Announces 11 New Locations more

5/15/2008
Home Helpers Named the #1 Senior Care Franchise for the Third Straight Year
Selected as “Best of the Best” By Entrepreneur magazine more

5/15/2008
The Growth Coach® Emerges as Leading Player in Expanding Franchise Segment
Business Coaches Rise to Occasion in Troubled Economy more

5/12/2008
Cartridge World Names Joy James Senior VP of Business Development
Printing Cartridge Aftermarket Expert Selected to Lead Company’s Growth more

5/7/2008
Combination Will Create Third Largest U.S. Quick Service Restaurant Company With Approximately $12.5 Billion In Annual System Sales
Significant Operational Improvements And Several Growth Initiatives Are Planned For Arby’s And Wendy’s Brands more

4/30/2008
New and Exciting Fitness Franchise will be Opening Units throughout Colorado.
Team Spirit Fitness Centers is expanding its territory and will soon be opening fitness centers in cities throughout Colorado. more

4/23/2008
PostNet Locations in North America to Use EFI Digital StoreFront
Award-Winning Web-to-Print Solution Being Deployed in 400+ Centers more

4/18/2008
MonitorClosely.com Franchise partners with Boxing Champion
Kelly Pavlik agrees to 2 year partnership more

4/18/2008
FILTAFRY FLIES UP THE FAST 55
Company Clocks In at Number 26 on Annual List more

4/15/2008
Guard-A-Kid introduces SmartID Stick™
Guard-A-Kid, known for its innovative child safety services has introduced a revolutionary new product, SmartID Stick™. more

4/8/2008
The Blue Coast Difference
When Shawn Hull founded Blue Coast Financial Group six years ago his goal was to “create a business model that would survive and flourish in a tough economy and that is recession-proof.” more

4/3/2008
Always Best Care Senior Services springs into 2008 with major growth
America’s premier In-Home Care, Assisted Living Community Placement Service, and Personal Response Company, is proud to announce seniors in Stockton, Galt, Lodi, Santa Barbara, Granada Hills, Sherman Oaks, Burbank, more

4/3/2008
Little Caesars #1 Pizza Chain in 2007 U.S. Store Growth
Achieves Seventh Consecutive Year of Significant Sales Increases Named Highest Rated Quick Serve Restaurant Chain in Value for the Money more

3/31/2008
HURRICANE GRILL & WINGS NAMES AREA DIRECTOR GROUP FOR ST. LOUIS TERRITORY
As Hurricane Grill & Wings continues its aggressive national expansion, one of the fastest growing casual inline dining concepts is touching down in the Gateway to the West, St. Louis, Missouri! more

3/31/2008
Omega Learning Center offers an alternative
Kids need summer break. Can I get an Amen? Gathering tadpoles in the creek, bonding with Great Aunt Clara, canoeing at Lake Winnipesaukee, soaking up extra vitamin D….the list of summer’s benefits is as endless as Georgia’s humidity. more

3/28/2008
Sir Speedy Receives Franchisee Satisfaction Award
Sir Speedy, a franchise network of printing and marketing services centers, has received a Franchise 50 Award from Franchise Business Review. more

3/28/2008
TeamLogic IT Receives Franchisee Satisfaction Award
TeamLogic IT, a nationwide network of computer consultation, managed services and repair businesses, has received a Franchise 50 Award from Franchise Business Review. more

3/24/2008
Chris Chike, World Record Holder, Wins Play N Trade National Guitar Hero III™ Tournament
Guinness World Record Holder’s 889,256 Beats Previous Personal Best more

3/24/2008
MaidPro breaks the top 10 for franchisee satisfaction
For the third consecutive year, MaidPro has been named to the Franchise Business Review’s Franchise 50 list for excellence in franchise owner satisfaction. more

3/21/2008
MonitorClosely.com March 2008 Training Class
MonitorClosely.com the Nations Leading Digital Surveillance Systems Franchise Announces 5 New Locations more

3/19/2008
HURRICANE GRILL & WINGS CELEBRATES GRAND OPENING OF SECOND FT. MYERS LOCATION
On Friday, March 21, another Hurricane Grill & Wings, one of the fastest-growing casual inline dining concepts in the country, will touch down its newest restaurant location at 4724 Cleveland Avenue in Ft. Myers. more

3/19/2008
TeamLogic IT Earns Fast 55 Ranking
The annual Franchise Times Fast 55 ranking recognizes the fastest growing franchise companies that have been franchising within the past five years. more

3/11/2008
STILL PLAYING CHICKEN IN FLORIDA
Clinton Softens Stance on a rematch in Florida and Michigan; Chain Offers Further Incentive more

3/10/2008
VOTERS CHICKEN OUT IN FLORIDA
- Early Numbers are in for Voter Free Wing Day - more

3/6/2008
RIGHT WING, LEFT WING: OUR CHICKENS HAVE WINGS ON BOTH SIDES
National Franchise Supports a “Do Over” for the Democratic National Party more

3/3/2008
MonitorClosely.com Announces Winners of Weekend in Las Vegas!
La Spada’s Owners doing the traveling this time more

2/26/2008
HURRICANE GRILL & WINGS STORMS INTO ORTEGA
Franchisee Debuts Fast Casual Wing Chain Location more

2/22/2008
Renewable Richmond
FiltaFry will clean out fryers, recycling cooking oil and maybe make the food taste better more

2/19/2008
HURRICANE GRILL & WINGS CONTINUES RAPID EXPANSION IN LAS VEGAS
Area Director Debuts the Second of Five Chain Locations to storm Clark County more

2/19/2008
MonitorClosely.com the Nations Leading Digital Surveillance Systems Franchise Announces 11 New Locations
The following Franchisees' have successfully completed their MonitorClosely.com Franchisee Training Program. more

2/19/2008
Play N Trade Video Games Launches Franchisee Advisory Board
Company Strengthens Collaborative Communications Initiatives with Franchisees more

2/18/2008
LITTLE CAESARS® PIZZA TARGETS NEW ORLEANS FOR MAJOR GROWTH
Internationally Recognized Carry-Out Pizza Chain to Award Franchise Opportunities to Local Entrepreneurs more

2/6/2008
Moe's Southwest Grill Energizes Franchise Growth Following Recent Acquisition
FOCUS Brands' Advanced Resources Set Stage for 75 New Restaurants more

1/30/2008
Play N Trade Adds Tom McMahon to Executive Team
New Chief Operating Officer Focuses on Strengthening Franchisee Support more

1/30/2008
MonitorClosely.com Featured in Entrepreneur Magazine's Franchise 500®
MonitorClosely.com the Nation's leading franchise provider of digital surveillance systems has reached a significant milestone being featured in Entrepreneur Magazine's 2008 Franchise 500®. more

1/29/2008
Fayetteville Butterfly Life Franchise Raises Funds for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
Club Owner Margaret McLean put on a fundraiser in her Butterfly Life franchise on January 14th to raise money for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. more

1/29/2008
For the sixth consecutive year, Pillar To Post, Inc., the leader in home inspection services
For the sixth consecutive year, Pillar To Post, Inc., the leader in home inspection services, has been named #1 in the Home Inspection category by Entrepreneur Magazine’s 29th Annual Franchise 500® issue. more

1/24/2008
MaidPro rises in Entrepreneur Franchise 500 Rankings
Once again in 2008, MaidPro has risen closer to the top of Entrepreneur Magazine’s Franchise 500 list. MaidPro now ranks 227, up from 249 in 2007. more

1/18/2008
Blue Coast Financial Group among top picks for franchise and business opportunities in the in the Business Services sector
In the November issue of Inc. Magazine article, consultant and writer Candee Wilde, named Blue Coast Financial Group one of her top picks for franchise and business opportunities in the in the Business Services sector. more

1/11/2008
Play N Trade Names Jeff Broviak Vice President of Brand Strategy
Retail Video Game Expert to Strengthen Vendor Relations more

1/9/2008
SERVICEMASTER CLEAN AND PROFESSIONAL BASKETBALL PLAYER SHANE BATTIER AWARD FRANCHISE TO MIAMI RESIDENT
Shane Battier have named Miami resident, Jesus Martinez, as the third awardee of a commercial cleaning franchise from The Shane Battier Franchise Scholarship Program. more

1/9/2008
Guard-A-Kid Ranked In the Top 30 New Franchise List and Top 500 Franchises
Guard-A-Kid, known for its innovative child identification and child safety products has been ranked by Entrepreneur magazine for the second year in a row. more

1/9/2008
Learning Center Franchisor's High Tech Approach Proving to Be Huge Differentiator in the Tutoring Industry.
Omega Learning Center Franchisor, LLC unveils this proprietary Web-based Business system to franchisees available in the following 15 states: more

1/3/2008
Ron Simpson, Founder of Play N Trade, Honored In “Top 25 People of 2007” by Next Generation
Interactive Entertainment Industry Newsletter Ranks Simpson at Number 16 more

12/27/2007
Play N Trade Experiences 25 Percent Growth in Less Than Two Months
Video Game Retailer Opens 125th Store more

12/21/2007
Johnnie's Dog House Voted Top 5 Local Shakes by Philadelphia CityPaper.net
Sometimes, you gotta go with the classic. more

12/20/2007
Yakety Yak Wireless, Inc. Ranked in Entrepreneur Magazine’s ‘‘Franchise 500’’
Company Makes Annual List at Number 470 more

12/6/2007
Butterfly Life Franchise Announces the Grand Opening of a New Club in Logan Township
There is a new "woman’s movement" taking place in Logan Township that is rapidly reshaping the definition of healthy living and fitness. more

12/5/2007
HUNTINGTON LEARNING CENTER REACHES 400th CENTER MILESTONE
Less than three months after announcing the opening of its 300th center, Huntington Learning Center® has reached a major milestone with the awarding of its 400th center. more

12/4/2007
Butterfly Life Franchise Announces the Grand Opening of a New Club in Laurel
There is a new "woman’s movement" taking place in Laurel that is rapidly reshaping the definition of healthy living and fitness. more

12/3/2007
Butterfly Life Announces the Grand Opening of a New Club in Federal Way
There is a new “woman’s movement” taking place in Federal Way that is rapidly reshaping the definition of healthy living and fitness. more

12/3/2007
Holiday tips from MaidPro will make the season bright
When was the last time you actually used that Jell-O mold? Or the last time you broke out the fancy wine goblets? more

11/28/2007
Play N Trade Named in “Top 20 Businesses” by Small Business Opportunities Magazine
Annual List Highlights “20 Great Businesses to Start Now” more

11/28/2007
Butterfly Life Franchise Announces the Grand Opening of a New Club in Rutherfordton
There is a new “woman’s movement” taking place in Rutherfordton that is rapidly reshaping the definition of healthy living and fitness. more

11/26/2007
MonitorClosely.com reaches 75 Franchise Locations with October 2007 Training Class
MonitorClosely.com the Nation’s leading franchise provider of digital surveillance systems has reached a significant milestone with the opening of its’ 75th franchise location. more

11/20/2007
Play N Trade Names Roger Lloyd New CEO
New Leader Brings Ideal Combination of Video Game Industry and Retail Expertise to the Position more

11/19/2007
NICK-N-WILLY'S PIZZA® ANNOUNCES GRAND OPENING IN PARK CITY, UTAH
Nick-N-Willy’s Pizza ®, a purveyor of fresh, handmade Italian-style pizza, is pleased to announce the grand opening of its newest world famous pizza location at 1890 Bonanza Drive, Park City, Utah in the Park City Plaza. more

11/16/2007
Butterfly Life Franchise wins the Reader's Choice Award For Best Gym/Fitness Trainer in Murphy
The Butterfly Life franchise in Murphy, NC was recently awarded Best Gym in the city. The poll, put on by The Cherokee Scout, allowed readers to vote for Best Gym/Fitness Trainer for the month of September. more

11/16/2007
1-2-3 Fit's 30-Minute Workout Burns Thanksgiving’s "Leftover" Calories
Unique, Circuit Training Workout Burns More Than 450 Calories in 30 Minutes more

11/15/2007
Microtel Inns & Suites Once Again Ranked Number One in Customer Satisfaction By 'Market Metrix Hospitality Index'
Microtel Inns & Suites – the chain of all newly-constructed, interior corridor economy/budget hotels – has once again won top honors in customer satisfaction and loyalty with the number one ranking in its class more

11/15/2007
Guard-A-Kid named to Top 100 New Franchises List
Guard-A-Kid, known for its innovative child identification services – has been "discovered" by franchise industry veterans and recognized as one of the "Top 100 New Franchises" by Franchise Market more

11/14/2007
New Edmond Yakety Yak Wireless Superstore Delivers Total Cellular Solutions
Special Discounts and Service for Local University and Business Customers more

11/14/2007
Play N Trade Opens 100th Store
Video Game Retailer Grows More Than 200 Percent in 10 Months more

11/14/2007
Guard-A-Kid named in "25 HOT FRANCHISES"
Guard-A-Kid, known for its innovative child identification services – has been "discovered" by "Specialty Retail Report Magazine" and was included in the list of "25 Hot Franchises" in the Fall Issue of the magazine. more

11/14/2007
Leading bouncing and crafting children’s recreation facility now offers franchise opportunities!
The children’s entertainment and recreation industry is on the rise, and businesses that meet the growing demand for kids’ physical and creative interests are in need. more

11/13/2007
Guard-A-Kid at New Scotland Yard in United Kingdom
Guard-A-Kid, known for its innovative child identification and safety services – was invited to attend the launch of Missing Kids TV at New Scotland Yard in London. more

11/12/2007
MonitorClosely.com Ranked #30 on Franchise Market Magazine's Top 100 New Franchises
MonitorClosely.com, the Nation’s leading digital surveillance systems franchise, today announced that national trade publication Franchise Market Magazine has ranked the company thirtieth on its annual list of "Top 100 New Franchises" more

11/12/2007
1-2-3 Fit Renews Partnership With The Salvation Army
Neighborhood fitness center and The Salvation Army team up to provide gifts for needy families during the holidays. more

11/12/2007
Butterfly Life Franchise Hosts Holiday Open House for Ronald McDonald House of Charities of The Carolinas
On Saturday December 1, the Taylors’ Butterfly Life, a unique revolutionary new 30-minute fitness franchise designed specifically for women to achieve a healthier overall body and mind, will host a Holiday Open House with food, prizes and shopping. more

11/8/2007
Chad Mercer “Finished the Fight” to Win Play N Trade’s National Halo 3 Tournament
Houston Play N Trade Hosts National Halo 3 Tournament Champion more

11/5/2007
Rome, GA Butterfly Life Franchise Helps Community through Toys for Tots and Support Our Troops Programs
Butterfly Life Club owners Michael and Betty Motes, are dedicated to helping women live a healthier lifestyle by operating Butterfly Life. more

11/2/2007
Concord Butterfly Life Club Transforms into Sea of Pink through Breast Cancer Awareness Month
The Concord Butterfly Life, a first-of-its-kind revolutionary new 30-minute fitness franchise designed specifically for women to achieve a healthier overall body and mind. more

11/1/2007
Omega Learning Center Franchise offering begins in October by combining the efforts of several members of an entrepreneurial Acworth, Georgia family!
The plan is to open 190 units in the southeast within 5 years. more

10/29/2007
NICK-N-WILLY'S PIZZA ® ANNOUNCES GRAND OPENING IN LOVELAND, CO
Nick-N-Willy's Pizza ®, a purveyor of fresh, handmade Italian-style pizza, is pleased to announce the grand opening of its newest world famous pizza location at 1433 N. Denver Avenue, Loveland, CO 80538. more

10/29/2007
Student Loan Debt Dilemma concerns are answered by consultants
The rising costs of a college education has parents in a quandary but College Assistance Plus has long awaited answers more

10/26/2007
Butterfly Life Announces the Grand Opening of a New Club in Tulsa on October 27, 2007
Butterfly Life ™, a first-of-its-kind revolutionary new 30-minute fitness franchise designed specifically for women to achieve a healthier overall body and mind, today announced the grand opening celebration of a second location in Tulsa, OK. more

10/24/2007
Play N Trade Earns #4 Ranking in “Top 100 New Franchises” by Franchise Market Magazine
Hottest Franchises Across All Industries Included in Second Annual List more

10/23/2007
Johnnie’s Dog House™ Awarded Best Hot Dog - 4th Win in 2007
This is the 4th time this year that Johnnie’s Dog House has been voted as having the best hot dog in the greater Philadelphia region more

10/19/2007
Johnnie’s Dog House™ Moves into Delaware
As part of an ongoing aggressive franchise growth strategy, Johnnie’s Dog House™ today announced that it has signed a franchise agreement to launch five locations in the Delaware Valley area. more

10/19/2007
HUNTINGTON LEARNING CENTER NAMED AMONG TOP 50 FRANCHISES FOR MINORITIES
The National Minority Franchising Initiative (NMFI) has selected Huntington Learning Center as one of its 50 Top Franchises for Minorities, based on factors that include Huntington’s success in recruiting and supporting minority franchisees, more

10/18/2007
Play N Trade to Award $2,500 Grand Prize to National Halo 3 Champion
Additional Prizes Include Halo 3 “Dream System” and Accessories more

10/18/2007
REVOLUTIONARY WOMEN'S 30-MINUTE FITNESS CLUB ANNOUNCES THE GRAND OPENING OF A NEW CLUB IN JACKSONVILLE, FL
New Butterfly Life™ 30-Minute Fitness Center Brings First-Ever Holistic Approach to Weight Loss and Healthy Living to Jacksonville more

10/17/2007
NICK-N-WILLY'S PIZZA® ANNOUNCES GRAND OPENING IN NEWBURY PARK, CA
Nick-N-Willy's Pizza®, a purveyor of fresh, handmade Italian-style pizza, is pleased to announce the grand opening of its newest world famous pizza location at 1015 Broadbeck Dr, Newbury Park, CA. more

10/15/2007
NICK-N-WILLY’S PIZZA® ANNOUNCES GRAND OPENING IN MILL CREEK, WA
Nick-N-Willy’s Pizza ®, a purveyor of fresh, handmade Italian-style pizza, is pleased to announce the grand opening of its newest world famous pizza location at 13416 Bothell-Everett Hwy #202, Mill Creek, WA 98012. more

10/10/2007
REVOLUTIONARY WOMEN'S 30-MINUTE FITNESS CLUB ANNOUNCES THE GRAND OPENING OF A NEW CLUB IN CYPRESS, TX
New Butterfly Life™ 30-Minute Fitness Center Brings First-Ever Holistic Approach to Weight Loss and Healthy Living to Cypress, TX more

10/5/2007
Yakety Yak Wireless, Inc. Honored in Top 100 “Fast-Growing Private Companies in Orange County”
Orange County Business Journal Recognizes Top Performers more

10/4/2007
Truth Be Told: Lady of America Debunks Weight Loss Myths to Energize Your Exercise Program in Time for National Women's Health and Fitness Day
Knowing that misconceptions about exercise and healthy living are barriers that prevent women from achieving their fitness goals, more

10/4/2007
REALTORS® TO BENEFIT FROM HOMES & LAND EZ TOUR, NEW ONLINE VISUAL PRODUCT REQUIRES NO EQUIPMENT OR TECHNOLOGY ‘KNOW-HOW’
Company Stresses Ease & Affordability So Agents Can Capture Buyers in Today’s Market more

10/2/2007
FRANCHISE LEADERS AND THE UNITED SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS JOIN FORCES TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE
United Marketing Solutions Serves as Platinum Sponsor of 'Give, Bundle and Build' Program more

10/1/2007
REVOLUTIONARY WOMEN'S 30-MINUTE FITNESS CLUB ANNOUNCES THE GRAND OPENING OF A NEW CLUB IN BROOKSVILLE, FL
New Butterfly Life™ 30-Minute Fitness Center Brings First-Ever Holistic Approach to Weight Loss and Healthy Living to Brooksville, FL more

9/27/2007
NICK-N-WILLY’S PIZZA® ANNOUNCES GRAND OPENING IN TACOMA, WA
September 22nd, 2007– Nick-N-Willy’s Pizza®, a purveyor of fresh, handmade Italian-style pizza, is pleased to announce the grand opening of its newest world famous pizza location at 2602 North Proctor, Tacoma, WA next to Starbucks. more

9/19/2007
REVOLUTIONARY WOMEN’S 30-MINUTE FITNESS CLUB ANNOUNCES THE GRAND OPENING OF A NEW CLUB IN PALM DESERT, CA
New Butterfly Life™ 30-Minute Fitness Center Brings First-Ever Holistic Approach to Weight Loss and Healthy Living to Palm Desert, CA more

9/18/2007
NICK-N-WILLY’S PIZZA® ANNOUNCES GRAND OPENING IN MONUMENT, CO
Nick-N-Willy’s Pizza®, a purveyor of fresh, handmade Italian-style pizza, is pleased to announce the grand opening of its newest world famous pizza location at 16064 Jackson Creek Parkway – Monument, Colorado next to Blockbusters. more

9/12/2007
Huntington Learning Center named Finalist
NJBIZ Business of the Year more

9/12/2007
REVOLUTIONARY WOMEN’S 30-MINUTE FITNESS FRANCHISE IS THE ONE TO WATCH
Butterfly Life™ 30-Minute Fitness Centers Offer Unparalleled Integrated Approach to Weight Loss and Healthy Living All Under One Roof more

9/6/2007
NICK-N-WILLY'S PIZZA VOTED BEST PIZZA 2007
Dallas Citysearch Viewers Choose National Pizza Franchise as the Best! more

8/24/2007
MaidPro is hot in San Juan!
More than 100 MaidPro team members from around the United States met in San Juan, Puerto Rico, to celebrate success, share knowledge and soak up the sun during the 2007 MaidPro Convention, held August 17-19. more

8/24/2007
Design Your Own Scenic Screen Interior Look
Storm Guard Screen Enclosures, LLC announced news from the successful post-launch of Scenic Screens, a patented digitally printed photo process on screen that allows clients to resolve unwanted views, especially in their pool or patio enclosures. more

8/14/2007
Planet Beach Unveils Online Pageant for Gen X Women
Leading UV therapy and spa service franchise premiers new international spokesmodel search more

8/10/2007
Franchisee of the Year Announced at the Sir Speedy Annual Convention
Sir Speedy, Inc. is pleased to announce that more than 200 franchise owners and salespeople from around the world received awards at the annual Sir Speedy International Convention and Vendor Show in Denver, July 25-29. more

8/10/2007
New CEO at Contours Express Sees Tremendous Growth Potential for Fitness Business
Contours Express Women’s Gym Franchise Set to Grow Size of Company Using Campaigns Comparing Benefits of Real Weights to Hydraulic Exercise Equipment more

8/10/2007
Play N Trade Announces National Gears of War Tournament
Teams Will Compete for $2,000 Grand Prize more

8/8/2007
inkTone Now Open in Southlake
inkTone of Southlake, a new ink and toner cartridge retail store, has recently opened at 2063 West Southlake Boulevard more

8/7/2007
HUNTINGTON LEARNING CENTER RANKED AMONG NATION'S TOP 25 IN OPPORTUNITIES FOR HISPANICS
Hispanic Enterprise magazine has named Huntington Learning Center one of the nation's Top 25 Franchises for Hispanics in the U.S. more

8/6/2007
SERVICEMASTER CLEAN AND PROFESSIONAL BASKETBALL PLAYER SHANE BATTIER PROVIDE UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY FOR BUSINESS OWNERSHIP
In a crowded banquet hall in Dallas, Texas, two young men were awarded their own franchise licenses by Shane Battier, professional basketball player, and members of the ServiceMaster Clean staff last week. more

8/1/2007
NEW HUNTINGTON LEARNING CENTER MAKES NATIONAL IMPACT
On Friday, July 20, at a grand opening celebration in the town of Pearland, Texas, Katherine Ideno embarked on an exciting new phase in her life as the owner of a Huntington Learning Center. more

7/31/2007
MonitorClosely.com the Nations Leading Digital Surveillance Systems Franchise Announces 3 New Locations Now Servicing the International Community
The following Franchisees' have successfully completed their MonitorClosely.com Franchisee Training Program. more

7/27/2007
NEW HUNTINGTON LEARNING CENTER MAKES NATIONAL
On Friday, July 20, at a grand opening celebration in the town of Pearland, Texas, Katherine Ideno embarked on an exciting new phase in her life as the owner of a Huntington Learning Center. more

7/24/2007
PROFESSIONAL BASKETBALL PLAYER SHANE BATTIER AND SERVICEMASTER CLEAN AWARD FIRST TWO OF FIVE FRANCHISES AT NATIONAL CONVENTION IN DALLAS
Two Texas Residents to be Awarded Commercial Cleaning Franchises more

7/23/2007
ABC Senior Care Services to Offer Franchise Discounts to U.S. Veterans
Always Best Care Senior Services is now offering qualified U.S. Veterans a unique pricing arrangement on its franchise investment. more

7/23/2007
North America’s Largest Contempo Spa Franchise Seeks Franchise Partner for Immediate Expansion into South Florida
Considers AIM IPO more

7/23/2007
"Phones for Games" Program from Play N Trade Gives In-Store Credit for Used Cell Phones
Customers Can Recycle Old Cell Phones for Video Games, Consoles, Accessories, Repair Services and More more

7/13/2007
HOMES & LAND REPORTS MID YEAR FRANCHISE GROWTH
Buyers’ Market Represents Greater Seller/Ad Sales Opportunity for Franchisees more

7/6/2007
Eight Keys to Selecting the Best Retirement Account Facilitator
Successfully buying businesses with IRA money requires the securing of account facilitators who know exactly what they’re doing more

6/29/2007
Play N Trade Launches iNsider Club Customer Loyalty “10/10/10” Program
Club Members Enjoy Discounts on Purchases and Preferred Pricing on Trade-Ins more

6/28/2007
Multivend, LLC Announces Release of the Vendstar EZ-Count® Meter
Multivend, LLC, in partnership with EZ-Count, has developed the state-of-the-art Vendstar EZ-Count Meter designed specifically for the Vendstar 3000. more

6/27/2007
CPA’s, CFP’s, and Insurance Providers Find Success with Blue Coast Financial
Blue Coast Financial Group has a portfolio of 15 business-to-business financial services geared to curtail the bottom line expenses of companies and make them more profitable. more

6/25/2007
UBuildIt Construction Advisors Teach Owner-builders How to Build Green
Local construction advisors offer homeowners the opportunity to manage their own building projects and build green. more

6/25/2007
UBuildIt Named to Top Franchise 500 List Fourth Year in a Row.
Kirkland based UBuildIt, has once again been named to the Entrepreneur Magazine Franchise 500 more

6/7/2007
Blue Coast Financial Partners With World's Largest Energy Company
Blue Coast Partners for a Solution more

6/5/2007
Play N Trade Doubles Number of Open Stores in Less Than Six Months
Fifty Stores Across the U.S., Including Texas, Idaho, Arizona, Michigan, New Mexico, as well as Expansion into Canada more

6/4/2007
National Property Inspections Launches Improved Website
National Property Inspections Inc. has launched a reformatted website making it easier to connect residential and commercial clients with inspectors. more

5/31/2007
Play N Trade “Games for Grades” Promotion Recognizes Academic Excellence and Donates to Local Schools
Select Franchises Across the U.S., Puerto Rico and Guam Participate more

5/31/2007
MonitorClosely.com Announces Winners of Weekend in Las Vegas!
MonitorClosely.com, the nation’s largest franchise provider of state-of-the art digital surveillance systems recently announced the winners of the company’s semi-annual Las Vegas Weekend Giveaway. more

5/22/2007
Comstock Park Play N Trade Grand Opening Features Super Smash Bros. Tournament
Now Open - Come in and Bring a Used Video Game to Enter the Tournament for Free and Everyone is Invited to Register to Win a Free Wii Console more

5/17/2007
Be Part of One of Entrepreneur Magazine's 2007 "Top 50 New Franchises" at the National Franchise & Business Opportunities Show
Play N Trade Exhibiting in Booth #409 more

5/14/2007
1-2-3 Fit Sponsors the American Heart Association Start! Campaign
Neighborhood fitness center franchise supports movement to create a new culture of physical activity more

5/2/2007
Blue Coast Financial Comes Ashore with a Portfolio of 15 Financial Services
Blue Coast Financial has rolled out a revolutionary new system for helping companies cut back their expenditures and pump up their bottom line. more

5/2/2007
CEO Yuvi Shmul Delivers Keynote Speech on Small Town Business Success
Play N Trade Franchisees Experience Small Town Business Success Rivaling That of the Big City more

5/1/2007
SERVICEMASTER CLEAN - BATTIER SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM TO AWARD OVER $150,000 WORTH IN FRANCHISE LICENSES TO SELECTED APPLICANTS
Basketball superstar Shane Battier, in partnership with ServiceMaster Clean, announces the launch of the ServiceMaster Clean - Shane Battier Franchise Scholarship program more

4/30/2007
Yakety Yak Wireless Superstore Wins People’s Choice "Cell Phone Store of the Year" Award in South Lyon
Enthusiastic Response to Best Customer Service, Products and Prices in Town more

4/23/2007
Play N Trade Brings the Ultimate Video Gaming Experience to Chubbuck
Grand Opening Features Spiderman, Super Smash Brothers Tournament, Mayor England in a Guitar Hero Challenge, Costume Contest, Prizes and More more

4/9/2007
HUNTINGTON LEARNING CENTER NAMED # 1
Huntington Learning Center has been honored by FranNet with the #1 Partner of the Year Performance Award. more

4/6/2007
Play N Trade's First Annual Vendor Invitational Draws Sales Executives from Leading Video Game Companies
Play N Trade Franchise, Inc., one of the fastest-growing franchises worldwide, recently held its first Annual Vendor Invitational more

4/5/2007
MonitorClosely.com Introduces New POS Technology
Cincinnati-based MonitorClosely.com, the nation’s leading digital surveillance systems franchise company has announced the introduction of their ClearVision POS SeriesTM of digital surveillance equipment. more

4/2/2007
Huntington Learning Center Franchise Update – Spring 2007
Thank you for your interest in franchising with Huntington Learning Centers, Inc. We would like to share with you some exciting highlights in 2007. more

3/29/2007
Keith Jenkins Named Vice President of Real Estate For Play N Trade and Yakety Yak
Executive Team Creates Position to Facilitate Nationwide Expansion Plans more

3/29/2007
Play N Trade Offers Opportunity to be Part of One of Entrepreneur Magazine’s 2007 “Top 50 Franchises†At 16th Annual International Franchise Expo
Play N Trade Exhibiting in Booth #1146 more

3/28/2007
American Council on Exercise (ACE) study shows that 1-2-3 Fit workout burns over 450 calories in 30 minutes
Results Show Unique, Circuit Training Workout Has Excellent Calorie-Burning Potential more

3/20/2007
Job Market Creating Perfect Forecast for Staffing Industry
In the world of entrepreneurship, it can be hard to figure out what’s a good business model and what’s not. The more research one does about franchise opportunities, the more confusing the entire process can seem. more

3/19/2007
Melbourne Yakety Yak Wireless Superstore Delivers Total Cellular Solutions
One-Stop Shopping for T-Mobile®, Amp’d Mobile®, and Disney Mobile, iPod® Accessories, Bluetooth Headsets, and More more

3/19/2007
PROFESSIONAL BASKETBALL PLAYER SHANE BATTIER AND NATIONAL FRANCHISOR TO PARTICIPATE IN FRANCHISING DISCUSSION WITH UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON ENTREPRENUERSHIP STUDENTS
Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation Hosts Student Forum on Franchising more

3/12/2007
Multivend, LLC Develops New 1” Wheel for New Vendstar Product Offerings
Multivend, LLC has recently unveiled the new 1” wheel that will now allow Vendstar 3000 vending machines to dispense gumballs and capsules. more

3/9/2007
Play N Trade Announces First-Round Winners Of National Halo 2 Tournament
Winners Will Compete for “Play N Trade National Halo 2 Tournament Champion” Title and Grand Prizes more

3/9/2007
PROGRESSIVE HEALTH CLUB RAISES THE BAR FOR WOMEN’S FITNESS
Fit Zone Emerges as Rising Star with Concept that `Doesn’t Insult Women’ more

3/2/2007
Play N Trade Sells 200 Video Game Store Franchises In 10 Months
Company Strengthens Leadership Position as Fastest-Growing Retailer In $12.5 Billion Video Game Industry more

2/26/2007
National Property Inspections Celebrates 20th Anniversary
Twenty years ago, President and Founder of National Property Inspections, Roland Bates, interviewed his first three franchisees. At the time, he was the owner, operator, educational staff and sales department for the fledgling company, it’s only employee. more

2/23/2007
How Can You Make Your Career Work for You?
10 Tips for Working Your Way Up. When it comes to the working world, there are myths and there are realities. more

2/23/2007
I Scream, You Scream, A Million Scream for Gelato
Melt Gelato and Crepe Café announces over a million customers served more

2/14/2007
FIREHOUSE SUBS EXPANDING INTO WEST COAST
Firefighter-themed Sub Chain Announces its Arrival Into Las Vegas more

2/14/2007
NEW GROWTH LEADS TO NEW HIRES FOR HUNTINGTON LEARNING CENTER
Following a year of unprecedented growth, and coinciding with its 30th anniversary as the nation’s longest running provider of supplemental education services more

2/14/2007
Game On! Play N Trade Announces Its First National Halo 2 Tournament
Winners from Each Store Will Compete for National Title and Grand Prizes more

2/6/2007
Always Best Care Senior Services Announces VIRTUAL OFFICE AUTOMATION
Always Best Care Senior Services has just launched its newest addition to its suite of business applications customized specifically to support our franchisees. more

1/18/2007
TES/BAI Awards First Co-Branded Region While Continuing To Dominate the Market
Offering the first TES/BAI co-brand franchise, the Entrepreneur's Source (TES) and Business Advisers International (BAI) are now a one-stop/one source center for all entrepreneurial needs. more

1/15/2007
Mathnasium Ranked as Top New Franchise in the Educational Field
Entrepreneur Magazine recognizes Mathnasium as the #13 Top New Franchise for 2006 – the only Educational or Learning Center franchise to place in the top 20. more

1/11/2007
Puroclean Appoints Well-Known Franchise Executive as President
Environmental Changes Fuel Demand for Leading Mitigation, Restoration Franchise more

12/27/2006
Firehouse Subs Names Delks Director of Franchise Development
Greg Delks recently joined Firehouse Subs as Director of Franchise Development. In his new role, he will be responsible for the recruitment, training and management of Area Representative candidates for all available AR territories for Firehouse Subs. more

12/19/2006
Preppy Pet Franchises signs 12 licence agreements 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. more

12/12/2006
Entrepreneur Magazine's 20th Annual Hot List uncovers the most popular business trends for 2007.
Education and Tutoring made Entrepreneur Magazine's Hot List for the 5th time. more

11/15/2006
FRANNET UNVEILS NEW, IMPROVED WEBSITE DESIGN
FranNet, the only franchise consulting network to work in local markets, has redesigned their website to meet the growing demands of the franchising community. more

11/10/2006
1-2-3 Fit Announces Partnership with The Salvation Army
Today, neighborhood fitness center, 1-2-3 Fit, announced its’ national participation in the Salvation Army’s Angel Tree program. more

10/31/2006
DNA SERVICES OF AMERICA NAMED TO TOP 100 NEW FRANCHISE LIST FOR 2006
DNA Services of America, the only community-based DNA testing services company in the U.S., has been recognized by Franchise Market Magazine as one of the Top 100 New Franchises in 2006. more

10/26/2006
Record Growth, Responsiveness Key Themes for Annual Huntington Learning Center Franchise Convention
Held during another year of record growth, the annual Huntington Learning Center franchise convention brought hundreds of Center operators to Dallas, TX for a rousing three day session more

10/20/2006
Hot Harry’s Fresh Burritos “Fired Up” about National & International Growth thru Franchising
Master Franchise Development Agreement for 20 locations in North Carolina Signed more

10/16/2006
Medical Staffing Consultants expands Merger and Acquisition Department
Acquisition Department Medical Staffing Consultants has expanded its Merger and Acquisition Department. We have represented 6 medical staffing companies in the last year and successfully found buyers who have purchased these companies. more

10/12/2006
Creating a Home Office That Works for You
More than five million Americans, or 3.8 percent of our population work from home. Whether it’s telecommuting or starting a home-based business, Americans are spending more time in home offices that are not ergonomically equipped. The result? more

10/2/2006
Always Best Care Senior Services Announces Franchise Opportunities Available throughout the U.S. and Canada
Always Best Care Senior Services, a national leading provider of in-home care and assisted living placement services has announced it will now franchise its proven senior care and senior placement service business throughout the U.S. and Canada. more

9/23/2006
New Website 'POPS' with Interactive Features
Planet Popolicious, a new concept in mall snacking, announces the launch of its improved and interactive website. The site is a comprehensive look at the franchise and all that it has to offer to both franchisees and consumers. more

9/23/2006
Two successful CEO’s doing it again!
System4 announced the opening of another regional office in Pittsburgh as of August 15 2006. Since its inception only 29 months ago System4 has added over 280 Franchisees in more than 20 different markets. more

9/23/2006
1–2–3 Fit Opens 4 New Clubs Nationwide in Colorado, California and Florida
The new neighborhood fitness center, 1–2–3 Fit has opened four clubs in Q3 expanding to 26 clubs across the country. more

9/13/2006
GENERAL SCHWARZKOPF SPEAKS TO FRANCHISE OWNERS
At the 2006 International Convention for ServiceMaster Clean and Furniture Medic, franchisees had the pleasure of hearing from one of the most distinguished Army Generals of our time, General H. Norman Schwarzkopf. more

9/13/2006
National Property Inspections releases new inspection software
National Property Inspections, Inc. released Inform2006, the newest version of its inspection software, September 7. more

9/13/2006
ATHLETE’S FOOT® PRESENTS THE "STEP UP TO SUCCESS" FRANCHISE EVENT AT GWINNETT CENTER IN DULUTH, GEORGIA ON THURSDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2006
Operating nearly 600 stores in over 40 countries, The Athlete’s Foot is hosting a one-day event where entrepreneurs can learn about The Athlete’s Foot flexible and empowering franchise program that has earned international recognition and praise. more

8/29/2006
New Popcorn and Smoothie Franchise Opening in Santa Rosa Mall
A new evolution in snacking is coming to Fort Walton Beach! Planet Popolicious will be making its debut in Santa Rosa mall just outside of the food court. more

8/29/2006
FRANNET Names Bailey President
Emphasis On Company’s New Direction more

8/23/2006
Huntington Learning Center Continues to See Record Growth
Huntington Learning Center continues to see remarkable growth among franchise operators tapping into the growing demand for personalized instruction to help K-12 students meet high achievement standards. more

8/15/2006
Franchisor Fries Up a Winning Recipe
FiltaFry’s Fryer Management Service for Restaurants and Commercial Kitchens Already in 35 States in less than Three Years as it Targets 1,000 U.S. Franchisees more

8/10/2006
Wings-N-Things of America Awards Texas Developmental Rights
Wings and Things of America, Inc., the franchiser for Wings-N-Things and Wings-Pizza-N-Things restaurants both domestically and internationally, has awarded the rights to develop the Texas market to MFS USA, LLC. more

8/10/2006
Discover the New Face of Maui Wowi Hawaiian
The Maui Wowi Hawaiian brand and company continues to experience many exciting changes. We are pleased to announce the August 7th, 2006 re-launch of Maui Wowi’s corporate website. more

8/8/2006
FRANNET Takes Franchise Workshops to the Web
Through National Webinars, FranNet Aims to Educate Public about Franchise Opportunities more

8/5/2006
Chocolate Fountains, Cheddar Popcorn, and Smoothies … Oh My
Planet Popolicious, a popcorn confections franchise company, announces plans to penetrate consumer markets with new product concepts. more

8/5/2006
White Hen That's Italian!
On July 30, White Hen launched its That’s Italian! line-up--a new Hot & Fresh Italian Sausage sandwich and an Italian-style Just Toss It salad. more

7/19/2006
Sunstone Yoga® Sells First Franchise Studio in Dallas
Dallas, TX – Dallas based yoga company Sunstone Yoga® is proud to announce the sale of its first franchise studio, June 29, 2006, in North Dallas. more

7/18/2006
Parrot Pizza Sports Café Expands Into North Carolina
Franchising Executives to Launch 1st of Multiple Stores Planned more

7/13/2006
An Essay About Maui Wowi Hawaiian
Mitch York - Director of Reginal Support, New York - Homework Essay Written by His Son - Nathan York more

7/13/2006
1-800-WATER DAMAGE Opens First Franchise in Ohio
1-800-WATER DAMAGE, the nation’s leading franchise specializing in water damage restoration for homes and businesses, announced today the opening of another franchise. more

7/13/2006
1-800-WATER DAMAGE Opens First San Diego Franchise
1-800-WATER DAMAGE, the nation’s leading franchise specializing in water damage restoration for homes and businesses, announced today the opening of another franchise. more

7/5/2006
my.com Launches New Internet Franchise Opportunity
Area businessmen Todd Smith and Barry Smith have announced the launch of my.com, the first national Internet franchise business to specialize in website design, search engine optimization and Internet marketing, with an emphasis on local search. more

6/29/2006
Exclusive Interview with President and CEO of a One-of-a-Kind Pet Franchise Company
What does an award-winning Australian chef do when he has reached the pinnacle of his career but is still unfulfilled and wants a change? If you are Andrew Brooke, President and CEO of Bark Busters of Englewood, Colorado, you become the franchisee more

6/19/2006
Two New Blind Shack Franchises Open in April
The month of April, 2006 saw the opening of two new Blind Shack Franchises. Congratulations, and best of luck to Al Gentless of Ocean County, New Jersey, and George and Jean Braun of Wake County, North Carolina. more

6/16/2006
1-800-WATER DAMAGE Inks 2nd Ohio Deal in 3 Months
1-800-WATER DAMAGE, the nation’s leading franchise specializing in water damage restoration for homes and businesses, announced today the signing of an agreement with Jason Byrd in Southern Ohio. more

6/12/2006
After Serving In Iraq, Officer Opens Decorating Franchise
When Jill Caliri graduated from UMASS in 1999 with a BS in Apparel Marketing, she didn’t go on to work for the department stores like many of her fellow classmates. While in school, she was enrolled in ROTC and was commissioned as an Army Officer more

5/25/2006
CEO and Founder of Liberty Tax Service – A Visionary with a Blueprint for Tax Industry Success
The International Franchise Association (IFA) has named Liberty Tax Service Founder and CEO John Hewitt as Entrepreneur of the Year. more

5/25/2006
Frannet Holds Milestone Convention
FranNet held its national convention in San Diego, CA from April 27-29. more

5/5/2006
FranNet Founder Passes Torch and Future to Long Associates
FranNet, the oldest and most recognized franchise consulting organization in the world, has been sold by founder and Chairman Howard Bassuk to a partnership formed by several of FranNet's most experienced associates. more

4/4/2006
America’s Franchise Forecast
As the cities and counties of the United States continue to flourish, the outlook for franchising in 2006 and beyond is ripe for growth. more

4/3/2006
Sandwich Franchise opportunities - The Franchise of the Future and Now
Deli and sandwich franchise opportunities are one of the superlative arenas in the economy. Read a little bit about the expanding sandwich franchise industry and read a few helpful hints so you can get your own sandwich shop. more

3/31/2006
Restaurant Holdings, Inc. Acquires New York NY Fresh Deli
New York NY Fresh Deli One of the Fastest Growing Franchises in the U.S. more

3/29/2006
One of the easiest small business opportunities you can start is a carpet cleaning franchise.
Here, you will find infromation on the carpet cleaning business industry and "how to" tips that can help you quickly start-up your own carpet cleaning franchise more

3/28/2006
Gandolfo’s® in Franchise Times® Top 5
Franchise Times, the authority leader in news and information on franchising, recently announced its Top 55 fastest growing franchise concepts for 2006. more

3/21/2006
Gift for listening benefits FranNet franchise consultant
In more than two years, Lawrence, the franchise matchmaker, has talked to hundreds of people about the possibilities of owning a franchise. more

3/6/2006
Forecast shows franchises within Ventura County expected to grow
Needs include fitness services more

3/3/2006
ON-SITE™ CORPORATION ANNOUNCES GUARANTEED PROFESSIONAL DRAPERY CLEANING AT YOUR LOCATION BY ON-SITE™ CERTIFIED TECHNICIANS
Professional Drapery Cleaning at Your Location. more

2/20/2006
The addictive nature of coffee can guarantee the success of your new coffee shop business
How you can have a financially rewarding career by becoming the owner of a coffee house franchise more

2/1/2006
Some Good Ideas for Purchasing a food Franchise
Useful tips when you are interested in buying a food franchise. After reading this article you will be one step closer to being the owner of your own restaurant business. more

1/24/2006
Home Depot Buys Chem-Dry Carpet Cleaning
The Home Depot Inc., the nation's largest home improvement store chain, said Monday it has bought the Chem-Dry carpet and upholstery cleaning provider to add to its home installation business. more

1/24/2006
Mathnasium Named to Entrepreneur Magazine`s 27th Annual Franchise 500 List
Top Learning Center Ranked 26th on List of Top New Franchises more

1/18/2006
What type of service does a business service franchise provide?
Article featuring the benefits of owning a business services franchise. more

1/12/2006
Best Child Related Franchise Investments
Consider buying a child franchise opportunity and make a better life for yourself while helping to make the lives of children happier. more

1/9/2006
Topper's Opens in Wauwatosa!
bout 120 people were lined up in front of the Topper’s Pizza store in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin at 11 am when we opened! more

12/22/2005
Coffee Franchises
Find out why coffee franchise opportunities are an American favorite and are one of the top types of franchises. Learn a little bit about investing in a coffee franchise. more

11/30/2005
Best Time Ever to Own an Ice Cream Franchise
Information about ice cream franchises. Learn about ice cream food franchises and find out if a business like this one is the best franchise for you. more

11/23/2005
Fast Food Franchises - Own your Own
Find out what steps you need to take to own a food franchise. Learn what you need to know to own a food franchise. more

11/16/2005
Senior Care Franchises
Go into a business where you can help others with a senior care franchise. The elderly care business industry is growing by leaps and bounds because of the better health and exercise habits and the ever growing population, and now has never been a better time to consider buying a senior care franchise. more

11/15/2005
Reasons to Own a Franchise
Dont let the fear of losing scare you away from being a business owner. There has never been a better time to to buy a franchise. Learn about the great opportunities in franchising. more

11/11/2005
Pumping You Up With a Gym Business
Physical fitness franchises are one of the hottest types of franchises for healthy business women. Learn about the top franchise opportunities available in the fitness industry. more

11/7/2005
ALPHAGRAPHICS ANNOUNCES PARTNERSHIP WITH SMARTDRAW
AlphaGraphics Business Centers to Distribute SmartDraw Software Nationwide more

11/3/2005
FREE Franchise Seminar Available in Your Area
Take advantage of Lawn Doctor’s almost 40 years of Green Industry franchising experience, to learn the ins and outs of franchising and to discover whether Lawn Doctor’s opportunity is right for you. more

11/2/2005
1-800-WATER DAMAGE Franchisee Gets VIP Treatment
Joe Dobbins Makes CM/Cleanfax Magazine’s “Dream Team” of Top 4 Carpet Cleaning Pros more

10/28/2005
Finding A Franchise To Fit Your Personality
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10/25/2005
Is doing business in the Big Easy too hard now?
Louisiana's biggest city needs companies and jobs to return quickly before it can lure back 485,000 residents scattered across the USA. "People follow jobs. Jobs don't follow people," says economist Ross DeVol at the Milken Institute think tank. more

10/18/2005
Chester’s International’s Expansion Plans Come Home to Roost
Chester’s Chicken announces plans to expand franchise program in Birmingham more

10/17/2005
FREE Franchise Seminar Available in Your Area
Lawn Doctor, Inc., the world’s most successful lawn care franchisor, will be holding FREE business opportunities seminars in the Charlotte, Orlando, Boston, Hartford, and San Diego areas throughout October. more

10/5/2005
Creating a New Industry: Planet Beach Merges Tanning Services With Spa Treatments to Create New Line of Tanning Spas
Franchise Locations to Offer Total Skin Care Services With New Massage, Spa Equipment more

9/26/2005
New Paul Davis Site Taps the Potential of Hands-On Training
Paul Davis Restoration Inc. announced Thursday that it has opened the first phase of its national training facility in Jacksonville, FL. more

9/20/2005
Doctors turning to More Profitable Medical Ventures
Franchising in the health care industry is taking off as doctors look for more solid paychecks. more

9/20/2005
After Overcoming Adversity, Single Mom Fulfills Lifelong Goal with Unlikely Franchise
First Sole Female Franchise Owner for 1-800-WATER DAMAGE Seeks to Inspire Others more

9/9/2005
ALPHAGRAPHICS RESPONDS TO KATRINA BY RALLYING SUPPORT FOR LOCAL OWNER
AlphaGraphics, Inc. and Individual Owners Come Together to Provide Aid more

9/9/2005
SIGNAL GRAPHICS LAUNCHES NEW LOCATION IN MILLBURN, NEW JERSEY
Business Resource Centers Offer Industry’s Lowest Start-Up Costs, Feature Expanded Services more

8/29/2005
Radiance Medspa Set to Open in Glendale at The Village at Arrowhead
This is the first Radiance Medspa to open in the Northwest Valley more

8/19/2005
Port City Java Enters 2 New Markets
Wilmington, N.C.-based Port City Java(R) announces it has opened cafes in 2 new markets. A Port City Java(R) Cafe opened at 2475 Oak Grove Blvd. in Elk Grove, CA. This is the first of two units opening in the market. more

8/17/2005
1-800-WATER DAMAGE Signs Franchise Agreement for San Fernando Valley
Niche Concept Signs Veteran Sales Manager more

8/15/2005
SHAMPAINE NAMED FRANNET VICE PRESIDENT OF FRANCHISOR RELATIONS
Successful Franchisee has Strong History of Managing Relationships more

8/11/2005
Franchise Announces the Opening New Store Location in Plano, Texas!
Printwear Xpress creating identities in Texas more

8/10/2005
FILTA FRY GROUP NAMES SCOTT FINN DIRECTOR OF FRANCHISE DEVELOPMENT
FiltaFry, an international mobile franchise specializing in micro-filtration and vacuum-based cleaning of deep fryers in restaurants and commercial kitchens, recently appointed Scott Finn director of franchise development for the United States. more

7/5/2005
Sandwich Savant & Business Guru Fuel Gandolfo’s
Craig Gandolph loves the art of making a good sandwich. Dan Pool would rather focus on the bottom line. Together, this odd couple is growing Gandolfo’s from a Utah delicatessen business into a national submarine sandwich phenomenon. more

7/5/2005
City Weekly’s Best of Utah 04: Best Sandwiches - Gandolfo’s
There’s a reason Gandolfo’s has been one of few strongholds on Main Street for the past eight years. more

7/5/2005
A Bite of the Big Apple
Provo deli chain aims to add more than 400 franchise stores nationwide by year’s-end more

6/10/2005
FranNet and SCORE-Chicago Alliance
Since 1996, SCORE and FranNet in Chicago have been working together to help people find good franchise businesses that will give them what they want. Everywhere, the collaboration has served people in many ways. more

6/9/2005
Alphagraphics Welcomes the 'World's Toughest Yacht Race' to Boston
Team Pindar AlphaGraphics Touches U.S. Soil for the First Time During the Global Challenge more

5/31/2005
Consumer Research Awards AAMCO Exciting News
AAMCO, the nation’s leading chain in transmission repair and service, announces results of the latest consumer research showing that AAMCO remains significantly larger than the next three largest transmission repair chains combined. more

5/20/2005
12th Annual Mr. Goodcents Charity Golf Tournament –
Helping Communities Protect Senior Independence! more

5/17/2005
Alphagraphics Executive Vice President Kory Kogan Honored by Utah Business Magazine
Executive Honored as one of “30 Women to Watch” in Utah Business more

5/12/2005
Port City Java Opens New Unit and Enters New Market
Port City Java® announces it will open a new cafe in Wilmington, NC on May 18th, 2005. more

5/10/2005
Mr. Goodcents Honored to be a Part of Life Changing Experience for Kansas City's "Extreme Makeover Home Edition" Family!
Mr. Goodcents® Subs and Pastas President and CEO, Joe Bisogno, and Raytown, Missouri restaurant owner, Dean Drennan, just wanted to make things a little easier for the Johnson Family, recipients of Extreme Makeover Home Edition that aired Sunday, May 8th. more

5/3/2005
Business Start-Ups: Developing for Success
Sometimes people decide to start a business for extra money, sometimes to find independence, sometimes because they hate their job. more

3/31/2005
Pizza Inn, Inc. Appoints Industry Veteran As New President and Chief Executive Officer
PIZZA INN, INC. (NASDAQ:PZZI) announced today the appointment of Tim Taft as its new President and Chief Executive Officer. He will assume his duties immediately. more

3/29/2005
Jon S. Traw Joins the No-Burn Team
Jon S. Traw, PE has joined the No Burn team as a consultant to assist No Burn in the area of product testing and acceptance. He is a principal partner of Bob Heinrich for the California dealership. more

3/29/2005
No-Burn Sponsors Sprint Car Drive
No-Burn is proud to be one of the sponsors for sprint car driver Kenny Jacobs. Jacobs, who races in the 410 Sprint Car Division, drives car number 22 owned by Jim and Sandy Kline. more

2/17/2005
Port City Java Opens at Old Dominion University
Java® announces the opening of a Port City Java® cafe adjacent to the Old Dominion University campus in Norfolk, VA. more

2/9/2005
Port City Java Expands Greenville, SC Market
Wilmington, NC based Port City Java(R) announces it has opened a second cafe in the Greenville, SC market. more

1/26/2005
Carl's Jr.(R) to Open 25 Franchise Restaurants in Singapore and Malaysia
Development Part of U.S.-based Chain's International Expansion Strategy more

12/15/2004
Shift Smoothly and Carry a Big Name
AAMCO is the world's largest transmission specialist, with 720 centers in the U.S. and Canada. AAMCO is consistently rated #1 in the category by Entrepreneur Magazine, holding that title again for 2005. more