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FAST-FIX: A Franchise Opportunity to 'Watch'
As consumers nationwide are cutting back on frivolous spending in favor of the basics, retailers are taking a hit at the cash register. But for those like FAST-FIX, the world's largest franchise of jewelry and watch repair services, the weakened economy is offering a tremendous franchise opportunity, as more people are realizing it is less costly to repair an existing piece of jewelry than buy a new one.    more...

HAPPI HOUSE RESTAURANTS TO LAUNCH TEXT MESSAGE MARKETING PROMOTION
Happi House Restaurants Marketing Director, Kevyn Johnston, announced the company's commencement of a new Text Messaging advertising campaign, which furthers the chains effort to broaden its marketing towards the Generation Y group.    more...

House Doctors Operational Support brings growth
New Franchise owners now benefit from benchmarking. It can be challenging with any business to plan for the right growth and expected costs. However, new House Doctors franchisees now have the added benefit of being able to create business plans based on input determined from existing successful franchisees.   more...

Nevada franchise company plans branch office in London
With its proven franchise concept First Choice Business Brokers (FCBB), USA, now announces Master Franchises are available in the UK. Therefore the Nevada franchise company dealing with business brokerage intends to open a branch office in London.    more...

L&W Investigations enjoys 21 percent increase in May
L&W Investigations, the foremost private investigations firm specializing in insurance cases and claims, announced its May 2008 results indicating a 21 percent increase in adjusted gross receipts over May of 2007.    more...

Roark Capital Group Shares Vision of Advancing Quality Early Education in America
Primrose Schools, the nation’s leader in educational child care, announced today it has entered into a strategic equity partnership with Roark Capital Group, an Atlanta-based private equity firm.    more...

Bar-B-Cutie® Rolls Out Interactive Summer-Long Promotional Campaign
The World's Best Barbecue Since 1950* unveils 3-month "Cutie Summer Pass" promotion that features discount card, new menu selections and interactive photography.    more...

Mr. Handyman is looking to lend a hand in more metro Atlanta cities.
The Ann Arbor, Michigan based franchise home repair and maintenance company plans to open six locations in the Atlanta area over the next three years.    more...

EUREKA Woodworks, Inc. launches its EUREKA College & University Logo Program
EUREKA Woodworks, Inc is pleased to announce its EUREKA College & University Logo Program.   more...

Findley Group Triggers Franchise Growth of Games2U
Proving that business can be all fun and games, Games2U, a mobile video game theater and laser tag franchise, is bursting onto the entertainment scene with an aggressive entrance into the U.S. market.    more...

Established Fitness Franchise Adds Brawn of Findley Group to Boost International Growth
Featuring more muscle power than ever before, Snap Fitness has found a new workout partner that is getting the chain “in-shape” for unprecedented international growth.    more...

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. Five years and thousands of healthier businesses later, The Growth Coach celebrates its continued franchising success in more than 140 markets across North America.   more...

Think Twice Before You Give Dad that Power Tool
It’s fitting that Father’s Day falls within National Home Inspector Appreciation Month in June.    more...

Pak Mail Passes 100 Store Milestone in Mexico
Evan Lasky, President and CEO of Pak Mail Centers of America, Inc., has announced that there are now 107 Pak Mail centers operating in Mexico.   more...

Wingstop Restaurants, Inc. Signs Former NBA Players Gary Payton and Brian Shaw
Former NBA players Gary Payton and Brian Shaw have signed an agreement with Wingstop to open three restaurants in southern California. The agreement is through Wingmen Ventures, LLC, a franchise investment group that includes Payton, Shaw, Dornell Griffin, Stanley Bae and Mike Shockley.   more...

EUREKA Woodworks, Inc. announces Chase Paymentech, LLC strategic alliance
EUREKA Woodworks, Inc., is pleased to announce that its strategic alliance with Chase Paymentech, LLC has developed a powerful national EUREKA credit card processing program.   more...

Longmont, CO marks 1st Colorado franchise for National Baseball & Softball Training Centers
Extra Innings, America’s leader of indoor baseball and softball training centers, is taking its game to the Rocky Mountains! The Middleton, Massachusetts based Extra Innings Franchise Company continues its growth nationwide with the signing of a new franchise agreement for Longmont, CO, its first in the state of Colorado.    more...

DUCTZ Warns That Poor Indoor-Air Quality Can Trigger Headaches
DUCTZ Indoor-Air Professionals, the nation’s leading air-duct cleaning business, and The National Headache Foundation (NHF) are advising consumers on the relationship between poor indoor-air quality and headaches.   more...

HomeVestors of America Acquired by Franchise Brands, LLC
HomeVestors of America, Inc., the "We Buy Ugly Houses" company, announced today that Milford, CT-based Franchise Brands, LLC, has acquired majority ownership of the company. Terms of the purchase were not disclosed.    more...

Franchisees Benefit from Industry Changing Fast Start Program
House Doctors franchisees now benefit from the introduction of the Fast Start Program, which offers franchisees a step-by-step checklist to successfully opening their new business.   more...

MAUIWOWI® HAWAIIAN CONTINUES INTERNATIONAL EXPANSION
Maui Wowi Hawaiian, the premier destination for authentic Hawaiian products on the mainland, announced today it has expanded its worldwide corporate “ohana” (family) to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) through the signing of a new master franchise agreement with Dubai Enterprises LLC.    more...

EUREKA Woodworks, Inc. announces a tremendous offer to potential Master Producers in June and July
During June and July, with every purchase of the Master Producer Program, EUREKA Woodworks, Inc. will give away at no extra cost, a Jet 14-inch bandsaw!    more...

Bensalem, PA marks 1st Pennsylvania franchise for National Baseball & Softball Training Centers
Philly fanatics will soon welcome a new kind of game to the area. Extra Innings, America’s leader of indoor baseball and softball training centers, is taking its game to Northeast Philadelphia. Continuing its nationwide expansion, the Middleton, Massachusetts based franchise company announced the signing of its first franchise agreement in the state of Pennsylvania.    more...

Grins 2 Go Expands Franchise Opportunities Worldwide for First Time Ever
Grins 2 Go, an event and portraiture photography franchise company headquartered in San Diego, Calif., has announced it is expanding its franchise operations worldwide for the first time ever.    more...

FINALLY! COFFEE IS CONVENIENT!
Bear Creek Coffee & Espresso Shop has opened its 54th coffee shop in a convenient double drive-thru format. The shop is owned by Beverly & John Saks and is located at 135 Milton Rd.    more...

Service Brands International Appoints Experienced Franchise Executive to President and COO
Service Brands International (SBI), a multi-concept franchisor of brands that provide a variety of time saving home services ideally suited for today's active consumer, announced today it has appointed John McDonald to its newly created President and COO position.    more...

EUREKA Woodworks, Inc. is now an official WMH Tools Distributor
EUREKA Woodworks, Inc. has just signed an agreement with WMH Tool Group, a subsidiary of Walter Meier Holding AG, to act as a distributor of Jet and Powermatic woodworking tools.   more...

Auto Repair Franchise that Feels Like a Spa - What a Concept!
Hardwood floors, leather couches, artwork and decorative lighting - what sounds like a cozy family room or lobby in a posh hotel is actually the waiting room of one of more than 50 auto repair franchises across the country that is on track to grow to 175 locations in the next five to seven years.    more...

Gold's Gym Unveils Conversion Program
As the economy remains uncertain and the competition from large chains continues to intensify, independent club operators across the nation are beginning to feel the pinch of stagnant and declining membership sales.    more...

CRUISE PLANNERS LAUNCHES ‘CORPS CARE’ PROGRAM, SWEEPSTAKES
Cruise Planners, a South Florida-based national cruise agency with a franchised network of more than 700 experienced travel professionals, today announced the launch of Corps Care, a new program and sweepstakes designed to help entrepreneurial veterans transition to home-based civilian career opportunities. At the heart of the Corps Care program is a series of discounts available to qualifying honorably discharged U.S. military veterans toward establishing their own independent Cruise Planners franchises.    more...

PADGETT BUSINESS SERVICES® ONCE AGAIN RANKS NUMBER ONE IN BUSINESS FINANCIAL SERVICES CATEGORY IN TH
Padgett Business Services® has once again been ranked first in the Franchise 500® category of Business Financial Services by Entrepreneur Magazine. This is the 21st consecutive year that Padgett Business Services® has been ranked as one of the top franchise systems listed in the Franchise 500®.issue of the magazine.   more...

SALADWORKS ANNOUNCES AGREEMENT WITH MULTI-UNIT FRANCHISE DEVELOPER FOR 10 LOCATIONS IN ATLANTA AREA
Saladworks, the nation’s first and largest fresh-tossed salad chain announced today it has entered into an agreement with RAMM Alliance LLC of Pennsylvania to open ten Saladworks locations throughout the Atlanta area.   more...

Fitness Together Franchise Holdings Names Jeff Jervik President and CEO
Fitness Together Franchise Holdings, Inc. has named Jeff Jervik to the position of president and CEO effective immediately. Jervik succeeds Rick Sikorski, the company's founder, who will become chairman of the board.    more...

PuroClean Lives Up to Its Recession-Resistant Reputation, Sales Grow in Tough Economy
PuroClean, the nation's fastest growing property damage remediation franchise, is doing more than just surviving in a tough economy - it's thriving with unprecedented growth in franchisee profits and new franchise deals.    more...

PostNet Executives Named Finalists for Entrepreneur of the Year Award
PostNet International Franchise Corporation today announced that Steven J. Greenbaum, CEO, and Brian Spindel, President/COO, are finalists for the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year® 2008 Award in the Rocky Mountain region.   more...

PADGETT BUSINESS SERVICES® RANKS AS A TOP 200 FRANCHISE IN FRANCHISE MARKET MAGAZINE
Padgett Business Services® has been ranked as part of the Top 200 Franchises in the spring issue of Franchise Market Magazine. Endorsed by ASBDC (Association of Small Business Development Centers) and SCORE “Counselors to America’s Small Business”, Franchise Market Magazine is designed as a resource to entrepreneurs and small businesses.    more...

Purchase of 'Ugly' Houston House Puts HomeVestors® Over 35,000 Mark
Despite the subprime mortgage fallout and real estate market woes, HomeVestors® of America, Inc., the company famous for its "We Buy Ugly Houses"® billboards, has marked the purchase of the 35,000th house by its franchise network.   more...

1 Odd Duck® Announces Two Media Partners
1 Smart Duck Management Group, the Birmingham, AL based holding company of 1 Odd Duck and all associated brands announced today that the company has executed agreements with two California based Media Partners including Revolution Media and Gretchan Gray and Associates, with both firms bringing a wealth of experience and knowledge in raising environmental awareness in the business and private sectors.    more...

Seniors Helping Seniors® In-Home Services Establishes Latest Franchise at Jacksonville, NC
To help meet the growing demand of older North Carolinians who want to remain in their own homes and stay as self-sufficient as possible, Seniors Helping SeniorsR In-Home Services (SHS) has established a new franchise at Jacksonville, North Carolina, that will cover Onslow, Carteret, Jones, Craven, Pender and New Hanover counties.    more...

Country Place Living Sells First Franchise
Country Place Living, a franchisor of assisted-living residences for seniors in rural America, has sold its first franchise. Rob Floersch and Diane Larson-Floersch signed a franchise agreement to open a Country Place Home Plus residence in Scandia, Kan.    more...

LARGEST FRANCHISEE SATISFACTION SURVEY - PADGETT BUSINESS SERVICES® TOP 50 FRANCHISE
Padgett Business Services® was recently named a Top 50 franchise as part of Franchise Business Review’s annual Franchisee Satisfaction Awards.    more...

DUCTZ franchise owner Gus Gruber expands into Charlotte, North Carolina, from his Raleigh hub
Gus Gruber launched DUCTZ of The Triangle in Raleigh in February 2006. Within a year he began receiving service calls outside the territory. To meet the demand for business, Gus set his sights 170 miles west on Charlotte—North Carolina’s largest city.    more...

400-Unit Molly Maid Franchise Rallies Behind Unprecedented Domestic Violence Awareness Campaign
Molly Maid and its 400-plus franchises across the nation announced a vigorous campaign to raise an unprecedented $150,000 for the Ms. Molly Foundation in 2008, representing a 50 percent increase over last year to continue supporting hundreds of local shelters and safe houses across America, as well as provide refuge and personal care items to victims of domestic violence.    more...

1 Odd Duck® Announces $65 Million Deal to build 182 iBuildings
1 Smart DuckR Management Group, the Birmingham, AL based holding company of 1 Odd DuckR and all associated brands announced today that the company has executed an agreement valued at $65 million with the Florida based Health Food Hut, Inc., to build 182 1 Odd DuckR iBuildings across the United States over the next ten years.    more...

MonitorClosely.com April 2008 Training Class
The following Franchisees' successfully completed their MonitorClosely.com Franchisee Training Program on May 1, 2008.   more...

PADGETT BUSINESS SERVICES® ONE OF ACCOUNTING TODAY’S ‘TOP 100’FOR 2008
Padgett Business Services® has once again made the ‘Top 100’ in Accounting Today’s annual ranking of tax and accounting firms. Padgett, ranked 61st in the 2008 ‘Top 100’ issue, is a leading provider of financial reporting and tax consulting services to small business owners throughout North America.   more...

Giving it 125 percent…L&W Investigations lands 125th client
Something happened to L&W Investigations on its way to signing its 100th client: clients 101, 102, 103, etc. So the up-and-coming private investigations firm, which specializes in insurance claims, did the next logical thing. L&W saved their announcement for the next milestone number, 125.    more...

EASTER SEALS BUYS SERVICEMASTER CLEAN FRANCHISE TO EMPLOY DISABLED WORKERS
Easter Seals of Greater Waterbury, CT has decided to join forces with ServiceMaster Clean to deliver professional janitorial services to its customers.    more...

Chicago Area DUCTZ Owner Awarded Franchisee of the Year
Les O’Hara, owner of DUCTZ of Chicago North Shore, received the Franchisee of the Year Award from DUCTZ Indoor Air Professionals at the DUCTZ International Convention in Orlando, Florida.    more...

Out on the water and hungry?
Now you can get pizza between mile markers 9 and 10 on Lake Gaston, North Carolina from the Manny and Olga's Pizza Boat.   more...

Cartridge World Names Joy James Senior VP of Business Development
Cartridge World, the world's fastest growing ink and toner refilling retailer and franchisor in the $60 billion printer cartridge industry, announces the appointment of Joy James as senior vice president of business development.    more...

DUCTZ Recognized as “Best of the Best” In Entrepreneur Magazine’s May Issue.
DUCTZ Indoor Air Professionals, the nation’s largest heating, ventilation and air conditioning restoration business, keeps good company this month in Entrepreneur’s “All The Best” feature section.    more...

Manny & Olga’s Pizza heads West
Manny & Olga’s, announced today it has signed an agreement for its newest franchise location in Reno, NV.    more...

Chyten Educational Services Continues National Expansion
After the jam-packed IFE franchise show in Washington, DC, Chyten Educational Services, the premier tutoring & test preparation business in the greater Boston area, announces the rapid roll-out of their national expansion plan, with soon to be established centers in Arizona & No. Carolina, and with an additional 7 locations being negotiated in New England & the Mid-Atlantic region.    more...

Tanning Leader Desert Sun Targets San Diego for Expansion
Desert Sun Tanning Salons, a Seattle-area based indoor tanning salon chain, has announced expansion plans to open 20 locations in San Diego through franchise ownership, in addition to the first location that recently opened in the Pacific Beach area.    more...

SALADWORKS INKS AGREEMENT WITH MULTI-UNIT DEVELOPER FOR BOSTON DEBUT
Saladworks, the nation’s first and largest fresh-tossed salad chain announced today it has signed an agreement with a multi-unit developer for three locations in Boston, MA.   more...

FANTASTIC SAMS HAIR SALONS IS 'STYLIN' IN PHILADELPHIA
Fantastic Sams, a full service hair salon brand with nearly 1400 salons in the US and Canada, is continuing its expansion into the Philadelphia market. The company recently opened an additional franchise location in South New Jersey with a new salon located in the Greentree Square shopping center in Marlton, NJ.    more...

DUCTZ Picked as a Leading Home-Improvement Business Opportunity
Inc. magazine’s Candee Wilde, names DUCTZ, Entrepreneur magazine’s #1 duct-cleaning franchise, one of her “Candee’s Picks” in the “Franchise” section of the May issue.   more...

DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen® Announces New Hire and Promotion
DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen, a national leader in home remodeling, announces staff changes within its franchise systems management department.    more...

First Choice Business Brokers breaks into European niche market
First Choice Business Brokers (FCBB), a leading US-American franchise company within business brokerages, now intends to transfer its efficient franchise model to the European market.   more...

President and CEO of FRANdata reveals the 2008 facts.
Darrell Johnson, President and CEO of FRANdata will reveal "Recent Franchise Trends and Outlook for Remainder of 2008" at the New England Franchise Association (NEFA) meeting on Tuesday, May 20, 5:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. at the Doubletree Guest Suites, 550 Winter Street Waltham, MA.    more...

Cuppy’s Coffee & More acquired by FranSynergy
Cuppy’s Coffee & More, a specialty coffee and smoothie franchise, located in Fort Walton Beach, FL, announced that FranSynergy, Inc., an Alabama-based franchise support and consulting firm, lead by Dale Nabors, CEO, has acquired all of the corporate stock of the company.   more...

HomeVestors Sponsors Day on the Hill April 30th for National REIA in Washington D.C.
HomeVestors of America, Inc., known as the "We Buy Ugly Houses" company, is sponsoring the National Real Estate Investors Association's (REIA) "Day on the Hill," April 30 in Washington D.C.   more...

Bark Busters Partners with SPCA International to Support Operation Baghdad Pups
To help support the troops who have befriended pets they want to bring back home, Bark Busters, the world’s largest dog training company, has expanded its relationship with SPCA International to support Operation Baghdad Pups, a program that provides assistance to servicemen and their families who wish to transport an animal from the war zone in the Middle East to their home in the United States.    more...

Saladworks Ready for Turbo-Charged Growth
You know the old adage, “It’s all about location.” Well, Saladworks is about to be where every other business only wishes they were. The nation’s #1 fresh-tossed salad franchise has signed Site Development Incorporated as their exclusive real estate broker for their targeted growth areas.    more...

Rapid increase of licence allocation expected
First Choice Business Brokers, a leading franchise company in business brokerage located in Nevada, today announced the engagement of Michael Bohannon as new Vice President of US Franchise Development.    more...

Buyers, What Are You Waiting For?
Recently, the inventory of homes for sale has grown to an all-time high. As a result home prices have declined in many major markets for the first time in almost a decade. Many home buyers are holding out, assuming that they will get a better deal down the road, but savvy buyers are not waiting. They’re finding ways to negotiate good deals now.   more...

Seniors Helping Seniors® Establishes Franchise to Serve Raleigh, N.C., and Surrounding Area
To help meet the growing demand of older North Carolinians who want to remain in their own homes and stay as self-sufficient as possible, Seniors Helping Seniors In-Home Services (SHS) has established a new franchise in Raleigh, North Carolina, that will also serve the communities of Cary, Garner and Fuquay-Varina and other areas of Wake County.    more...

MC2 Energy Drink becomes Primary Sponsorship for MacDonald Motorsports in Mexico City
MacDonald Motorsports and driver DJ Kennington announced that MC2 Energy Drink has partnered with the organization as the primary sponsor for the NASCAR Nationwide Series, Corona 200 at the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez in Mexico City on April 20th.   more...

Saladworks Ready To Take Florida By Storm
Get ready to see a lot more Saladworks’ signs popping up in Florida. The nation’s #1 fresh-tossed salad franchise is partnering with a Florida businessman who will open 30 new franchises throughout the state.    more...

FANTASTIC SAMS HAIR SALONS IS ‘STYLIN’ IN NEW YORK
Fantastic Sams, a full service hair salon franchise with nearly 1400 salons in the US and Canada, is announcing its arrival in the metro New York area.    more...

L&W Investigations enjoys 43 percent increase in first quarter
L&W Investigations, the foremost private investigations firm specializing in insurance cases and claims, announced its first quarter results indicating a 43 percent increase in client billings.    more...

SALADWORKS HONORS ADMINISTRATIVE PROFESSIONALS WITH FREE SALAD
In honor of Administrative Professionals Day, Saladworks is giving a complimentary “Avocadolicious Salad” to every secretary that visits any of the 91 franchise locations from 11-3 PM ET on April 23.   more...

Little Caesars #1 Pizza Chain in 2007 U.S. Store Growth
Little Caesar Enterprises, Inc. today announced that it built more domestic units than any other pizza chain in 2007, while being recognized as the top value quick serve restaurant chain in the U.S.   more...

AIS Media Announces New Itelemal® Microchip - Tracks Postal Mail
AIS Media, an Interactive marketing and web services company, announced today it has filed for patent rights to its new prototype Itelemal® Microchip that reports real-time statistics of delivery, open and response rates of U.S. Postal Mail.   more...

Unz acquires L&W Investigations' Northern California office
L&W Investigations, a private investigations firm specializing in insurance claims, recently announced the acquisition of its Northern California office by Bradshaw Unz. Based in Coronado, California, the new L&W office will cover all four Bay area cities and Sacramento, as well as the rest of Northern California.    more...

SmartView™ Window Solutions Offers Environmental Benefits for Homes and Business
Making its debut on the national franchise stage, SmartView™ Window Solutions is shedding light on the positive environmental and economic impact of window film and a burgeoning industry sector.   more...

First Choice Business Brokers allocates Master Franchises in Europe
First Choice Business Brokers’ (FCBB) plans to transfer its efficient franchise model containing business brokerage services to the European market now become concrete: Motivated by first positive response from the European market the USAmerican franchise company intends to contract with intermediaries who are to recruit individual European franchisees.   more...

Always Best Care Senior Services - 2008 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, Glendale, Pasadena, Orange, and San Diego California can now rely on Always Best Care Senior Services for outstanding care.    more...

Fantastic Sams is 'Stylin' in Boston
Fantastic Sams, a full service hair salon franchise with nearly 1400 salons in the US and Canada, is continuing its expansion into its home-base Boston market.    more...

One-on-One Training Keeps Carvel Ice Cream Refreshed
From now until May, Carvel Ice Cream's franchise support team is on a mission to visit roughly 440 Carvel Ice Cream locations to implement six new blended frozen drinks as part of their promise to keep the brand fresh, and maintain a leadership position within the ice cream category.    more...

David Gaines Takes It All In Stride
David Gaines has been a franchisee for only four years, but he and his partners now own one of the largest geographical areas of franchises in Unishippers. Encompassing Greensboro, Louisville, Orlando, Tampa, Ft. Lauderdale, Miami and Washington, D.C., this wide territory brings with it both advantages and challenges, according to David.    more...

Special Offer - Andy OnCall®
Tom Harris, founder and president of ANDY ONCALLR Franchising, Inc. announces a special financing option effective immediately.    more...

CMIT SOLUTIONS PROVIDES PEACE OF MIND
CMIT Solutions, a leading information technology (IT) solutions provider for small and mid-size businesses with nearly 100 franchise locations nationwide, today announced the release of CMIT Guardian, an advanced, comprehensive suite of services designed to protect computer systems against unforeseen disruptions.   more...

Indoor Tanning Association Launches Campaign
Today, the Indoor Tanning Association (ITA) launched an aggressive nationwide campaign encouraging the public to rethink sun-tanning and criticizing dermatologists and the sunscreen and cosmetics industries for scaring Americans away from the sun.    more...

Bear Creek Coffee Experiences Growth
Bear Creek Coffee & Espresso Company celebrated its eighth year of business with 22 new units opened in 2007. The continued growth of this Coffee Company, which offers double drive-thru units, café build-outs, and carts & kiosks as a tool to market their fresh roasted gourmet coffee, has translated into big savings for their licensees.   more...

Worth investigating. First investigation franchise reveals unique opportunity.
L&W Investigations, the foremost private investigations franchise specializing in insurance fraud, will be exhibiting for the first time at the 17th International Franchise Expo (IFE), sponsored by the International Franchise Association (IFA), at the Washington Convention Center in Washington, DC April 11-13, 2008.   more...

TSS Photography Launches 'Volunteer of the Year' Award Program
As the nation's leading youth photography franchise with more than 230 locations in 42 states, TSS Photography has built a reputation for providing the highest quality services and products for school and sports portraits - and for making a difference in the lives and organizations within each community it has served for more than 25 years.    more...

Ident-A-Kid Franchisees Gain More Exposure From Corporate Partnerships
Ident-A-Kid, the nation's leading franchise in child identification and safety, recently launched a partnership program that's increasing the company's community presence and media exposure. Joining forces with both national and local partners, Ident-A-Kid offers many of its franchisees the opportunity for greater community exposure through special promotions and the press these events generate.    more...

Athletic Nation To Train Stealth Players
Athletic Nation and the San Jose Stealth professional indoor lacrosse team announced today a new strategic relationship between the two organizations.    more...

Interactive Marketing and Community Outreach Propels Bar-B-Cutie
In a world of diminishing personal iterations, people are thrilled to be personally invited to our restaurant. "The complimentary 'Cutie Buck' offers are icing on the cake!" says Christie McFarland, Bar-B-Cutie Director of Marketing.    more...

L&W Investigations holds national convention for its franchisees April 7-8
With more than 55 territories across the U.S. and Canada, L&W Investigations deploys a network of investigators to solve insurance fraud cases for its clients. For two days, the brain trust behind that network, L&W franchise owners, will convene in Boston for L&W Investigations annual national convention on April 7 and 8.    more...

i9 SPORTS® TEAMS UP WITH WALT DISNEY PICTURES
i9 Sports Corporation, a leading franchisor of youth sports leagues, camps, and programs, announces a brand new collaboration with entertainment icon, Walt Disney Pictures.   more...

Times May Have Changed. But Batteries Still Required
Celebrating its 20th anniversary in 2008, Batteries Plus has set lofty development goals for the franchise system this year. To mark the milestone, the chain is "going back" to the 1980s with a $20,000 reduced franchise fee in certain markets - one thousand dollar savings for every year the chain has been in business.    more...

LA BOXING Just Gets Bigger in New Jersey
Southern California-based LA BOXING Franchise Corporation continues its fast-growth pace with the signing of one franchise per week, taking the organization to 104 units in 19 states and Puerto Rico.    more...

TeamLogic IT Earns Fast 55 Ranking
TeamLogic IT®, a nationwide network of businesses providing a wide range of outsourced IT support services to companies, recently made the Fast 55 ranking compiled by Franchise Times magazine. TeamLogic IT ranked number 21 of the top 55 companies on the report. The full listing is published in the March issue of Franchise Times.   more...

HouseMaster Hits Top 50, Again!
HouseMaster, the most experienced home inspection franchise in the industry, once again made the top 50 list on the prestigious Franchise Business Review (FBR) survey. The positive experiences of HouseMaster franchisees all across North America were reflected in this outstanding ranking. This year, HouseMaster broke into the top 20 on this elite top 50 list.    more...

AWARDS PRESENTED FOR HIGH FRANCHISEE SATISFACTION
When nearly 45,000 franchisees talk about their franchise systems, they have something to say. The 2008 Franchisee Satisfaction Awards presented by Franchise Business Review highlights those franchises whose validation among their franchisees was superior in the industry. According to Eric Stites, President of Franchise Business Review, franchisee satisfaction is a primary leading indicator of long-term system growth and success.   more...

TeamLogic IT Expands Into Ireland and the United Kingdom
TeamLogic IT®, a nationwide network of computer consultation, maintenance and repair businesses, announces its first international expansion with the recent award of a master franchise agreement for the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland. The agreement was awarded to Michael Osborne and Allister Crawford, both of Belfast. Their first TeamLogic IT location has officially opened in Belfast, Northern Ireland.   more...

LA Boxing Expands to 101st Franchise
LA BOXING Franchise Corporation, a national operator of distinctive cardio boxing, kickboxing and MMA health and fitness gyms, announced today the signing of an exclusive franchise for a portion of Long Beach, CA. The new franchise was awarded to Bryson W. Miller.    more...

Personal Training Studio Demonstrates the Power of Franchising
Personal Training Professionals announces the opening of another personal training studio in Wilton, CT. This is the first new location since offering the concept as a franchise in 2007 and on the heels of 10 successful years in the original New Canaan location.    more...

Leading Home Repair and Maintenance Franchise Teams Up with Television's Most Noted Handyman Person
Mr. Handyman, a national home repair and maintenance franchise and the world's No. 1 employer of handymen worldwide, has just announced that television's most famed handyman persona, Richard Karn, the competent and dryly humorous character Al Borland from ABC's former sitcom "Home Improvement," has joined its ranks and will serve as the national spokesperson and face of the brand for the next two years.    more...

LA Boxing Reaches Milestone with 100th Franchise
LA BOXING Franchise Corporation, a national operator of distinctive cardio boxing, kickboxing and MMA health and fitness gyms, announced today the signing of an exclusive franchise for the Beverly Hills, CA, area. The new franchise was awarded to Fitness USA, Inc. The Southern California-based LA BOXING Franchise Corporation continues its fast-paced expansion, taking the franchise company to 100 units in 19 states and Puerto Rico.    more...

Rent'N Go Opens in Rio Rancho
Rent'N Go custom wheels today announced the opening of its newest retail store in Rio Rancho, a suburb of Albuquerque, MN, under the leadership of franchisee Manny Holstrom.    more...

Fuego Entertainment Announces $425,000 in Advertising Revenue From Beverage Plus
Fuego Entertainment, Inc. today announces advertising revenues of $425,000 for multiple banner advertisement on Fuego's new web portal.   more...

Investigating opportunity. L&W Investigations awards Colorado territory to Richard Benzo.
L&W Investigations, a private investigations firm specializing in insurance fraud, recently awarded its Colorado territory to Richard Benzo. Based in Boulder, the new Colorado office joins a network of 35 private investigations offices across the U.S. and Canada.    more...

SAXBYS COFFEE HOSTS FRANCHISE SEMINAR FOR GREATER PHILADELPHIA REGION
Saxbys Coffee Worldwide, America's fastest-growing specialty coffee franchise, will host an educational franchise seminar this weekend to share information on franchise opportunities in the greater Philadelphia area.    more...

JUMP ON IN™ ANNOUNCES AVAILABILITY OF FRANCHISES
Jump On In™, Inc. announced that it has begun offering Unit Franchises. The announcement reinforces the company’s growth plan which has already experienced tremendous sales growth in the last year.    more...

Landscape Lighting Firm Lights up Dallas
Local homeowners, builders and landscape architects looking to create visually dramatic properties have a port in the storm with Lighthouse Landscape Lighting of Dallas.   more...

Pump It Up and Autism Society of America Team Up
The Autism Society of America, the nation's leading grassroots autism organization, and Pump It Up, the nation's largest and fastest-growing franchise of giant indoor inflatable playgrounds for private parties, announced today the launch of "Bounce for Autism" - a new nationwide, community-based fundraising event that combines family fun with raising awareness and support for autism in locations that welcome children on the autism spectrum.   more...

Rick Lamark to Develop Northern California Region of Redding to Chico
Rick Lamark, age 53, executed a franchise agreement today to develop multiple Athletic Nation- Men's Personal Training Gyms throughout an 80 mile area stretching from Redding to Chico, California.    more...

BUSINESS SUCCESS IS ALL IN THE FAMILY
Twenty-six-year-old Ash Robinson, president and CEO of JW Tumbles, seems as though she was destined to lead the franchisor of children's fitness and learning centers.   more...

Sir Speedy Global Expansion Reaches India and Saudi Arabia
Sir Speedy Printing has expanded its international network of printing center franchises, awarding an area franchise for India to Chandra Narra and HiQ Business Solutions. The first Sir Speedy center in India has opened in Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh.   more...

Unishippers Launches New Website to Benefit Customers
Unishippers Global Logistics, LLC, the largest reseller of complete shipping services in the U.S., today announced the launch of a new Unishippers.com website for its customers. Following extensive customer research and significant technical development, Unishippers has created a new online shipping experience designed to make shipping faster and easier.    more...

News about the MC2 Energy Drink / NPPL Dodge Race Car # 81
MacDonald Motorsports is proud to announce that Beverage Plus, a Nevada Corporation based in Las Vegas has joined the organization in sponsorship. MC2 Energy Drink will be displayed on the trunk lid of the MacDonald Motorsports #81 entry driven by DJ Kennington this weekend in the Sam’s Town 300 race in Las Vegas, Nevada.    more...

Bark Busters Offers Franchise Discount to U.S. Veterans
Bark Busters, the world’s largest dog training company, has launched a new program to help U.S. veterans leverage the skills they’ve learned in the military into successful franchise businesses.   more...

Can Staging Help Buyers Look Past Defects?
As home prices decline and mortgage funding dries up, many Realtors® and home sellers have looked to “staging” to help move a home. However, a fresh coat of paint and a little de-cluttering won’t necessarily make a savvy buyer overlook more serious problems with a house.    more...

Sure-Step Takes the World by Storm We are now in 38 Countries around the World and growing strong!
A revolutionary floor treatment that eliminates slip and fall accidents, and danger zones, thereby reducing liability is now expanding in the European market.    more...

Auto by Rent Franchising, LLC Introduces Rent to Own Auto Franchise Concept
Auto by Rent Franchising, LLC is a subsidiary of Auto by Rent, Inc. of Springfield, Missouri and is pleased to introduce a unique and profitable franchise opportunity to 36 states throughout the U.S.   more...

“Manny & Olga’s Pizza to compete in the 2008 International Pizza Challenge”
Manny & Olga’s Pizza will be competing against 70 other pizzerias at the 2008 International Pizza Challenge. The event will be held on April 1-3, 2008 at the Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. The winner will receive recognition as the Best Traditional Pizza in the World.    more...

LA Boxing Becomes the Exclusive Health Club of USA Boxing
LA Boxing, the premier boxing-based fitness gym franchise in the nation, has become an official sponsor of USA Boxing. The nationwide chain of gyms will now be the Official Boxing, Health and Exercise Club of USA Boxing, the National Governing Body for amateur boxing in the United States.   more...

Desert Sun Tanning Executive Earns Franchise Certification
Mark Willard, Director of Franchise Operations with Desert Sun Tanning was recently designated as a Certified Franchise Executive by the Institute of Certified Franchise Executives.   more...

Montana Signs Letter of Intent to Become the Beverly Hills Franchisee of LA Boxing
Montana Mining Corp. today announced that its wholly owned subsidiary Fitness USA, Inc. has entered into a letter of intent with LA Boxing Franchise Corporation to become the exclusive franchisee of LA Boxing for the Beverly Hills/Brentwood area of Los Angeles, California. LA Boxing is a national operator of distinctive cardio boxing, kick boxing, and mixed martial arts (MMA) health and fitness gyms.   more...

LITTLE CAESARS® PIZZA TARGETS NEW ORLEANS FOR MAJOR GROWTH
Industry leader Little Caesars, well known for its innovative "Pizza!Pizza!" promotion and more recently, the convenient, value and quality oriented HOT-N-READY offering, has selected New Orleans as a key market to grow its chain.   more...

Money Mailer Announces Exclusive Partnership with ePrize
Money Mailer, a leader in the $62 billion direct marketing industry since 1979, today announced a strategic partnership with ePrize, the worldwide leader in interactive promotions to help advertisers get and keep more customers combining the power of interactive promotions with direct mail.   more...

Murphy Business One of "Top New Franchises"
Murphy Business & Financial Corporation, one of the largest business brokerage firms in the country, ended its first full year as a franchise with 80 franchisees in the U.S. and one international franchisee in San Jose, Costa Rica.    more...

Moe's Southwest Grill Energizes Franchise Growth Following Recent Acquisition
Moe's Southwest Grill, a 2007 Top Ten Growth Chain according to Restaurant Hospitality and Technomic, is prepared for vigorous franchise growth following its recent acquisition by FOCUS Brands®, Inc with the same flavor and energy found in its more than 370 fast-casual restaurants.    more...

Manny & Olga's will be offering heart-shaped pizzas this Valentines Day.
Manny & Olga's Pizza, voted "Top 100 New Franchises" two years running, has a simple, heart-felt solution to Valentins Day: A heart-shaped pizza. Manny & Olga's Pizza heart-shaped pizzas are a perfect way for parents to express their love on Valentine's Day, especially when leaving the kids for a night on the town.    more...

Helpful Hints for Sharing Valentine's Day With Your Dog
Bark Busters Home Dog Training Offers Tips for Treating Your Dog on Valentine’s Day.   more...

Consultants in Tutoring/PR/Finance Recently buy a Franchise
College Assistance Plus has signed up another Independent Tutor which fits right into their business model. Now the Tutor who has formed a relationship with their clients can help them navigate the college process and help the families save money and time.   more...

Maui Wowi® Hawaiian Coffees & Smoothies Launches Grand Opening Events at Six LA Locations
Maui Wowi Hawaiian Coffees and Smoothies, the premier destination for authentic Hawaiian products on the mainland, proudly announces the grand opening of six new LA area locations. Grand opening celebrations for the new locations are scheduled to take place during the months of February and March.   more...

LA BOXING Awards First Indiana Franchise
LA BOXING Franchise Corporation, a membership physical fitness company consisting of unique boxing kickboxing and MMA training regimens which utilize a system and products that are proprietary to LA Boxing, announced that it has signed an exclusive franchise agreement for Merrillville, Indiana, with Paul and Danielle Vale.    more...

Fuego Entertainment Taps Into the Advertising Arena and Announces $300,000 in Advertising Revenue
Fuego Entertainment, Inc. today announces advertising revenues of $300,000 resulting from a single banner advertisement on Fuego's new web portal.    more...

Pillar To Post Named First in Home Inspections
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 500R issue. Overall Pillar To Post ranked #143 in the Entrepreneur 500 list.    more...

Coffee Entrepreneur Announces New Grind!
Susan Hartley, President of Coffee Perks and Coffee Perks Franchise Inc., announced her resignation today “to pursue new dreams”. Hartley sold her interests in the companies and passed on leadership to her existing Partners and Vice Presidents, Christian Hosking and Beverly Cleary.   more...

UNITS Franchise Group, Inc. Recruits Two Seasoned Franchise Professionals to Executive Team Advisory
UNITS Franchising Group, Inc., a leading franchise company in the mobile-storage industry offering highly innovative, affordable and convenient storage services, today announced the appointment of two seasoned franchise industry veterans, Linda and Victor Burzynski, to further propel growth of the brand in markets throughout the United States.    more...

Navis Pack & Ship Ranked Among Best Franchises on 2008 Entrepreneur Franchise 500
Navis Pack & Ship was ranked #294 on Entrepreneur magazine's annual list of top 500 franchises. Considered the best known and most comprehensive franchise ranking, the Entrepreneur Franchise 500 is compiled using a top-secret formula based on factors such as financial strength and stability, growth rate and size of the system.   more...

Mr. Handyman Nails the Competition
As the country's leading full-service home repair and maintenance franchise and the No. 1 employer of handymen worldwide, Mr. Handyman is making good on its mission to shrink the number of home repair "to-do lists" throughout the country, adding an additional 50 locations in 2008 that will relieve millions of consumers from the stress associated with the pain and procrastination associated with home improvement issues.    more...

Navis Awarded Federal Maritime Commission License To Handle International Ocean Shipments
The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) has Awarded an Ocean Transportation Intermediary (OTI) license to the parent company of Navis Pack & Ship. The license enables Navis franchise operators to offer international ocean shipping services.    more...

TeamLogic IT Arrives in Hollywood
TeamLogic IT®, a nationwide network of computer consultation, managed services and repair businesses designed to address the IT needs of small- to medium-sized businesses, recently arrived in Hollywood.   more...

Candee Wilde, of Inc. Magazine, Names Blue Coast Financial A Top Franchise
Candee Wilde, consultant and writer of Inc. Magazine, named Blue Coast Financial Group one of her top picks for franchise and business opportunities in the in the Business Services sector.   more...

FANTASTIC SAMS HAIR SALONS IS ‘STYLIN’ IN LOS ANGELES
Fantastic Sams, a full service hair salon franchise with nearly 1400 salons in the US and Canada, is continuing its expansion into the Los Angeles market. The company recently opened four franchise locations in the Los Angeles area    more...

MAUIWOWI® HAWAIIAN NAMED TO ENTREPRENEUR MAGAZINE’S FRANCHISE 500® FOR FIFTH STRAIGHT YEAR
Maui Wowi Hawaiian, the premier destination for authentic Hawaiian products on the mainland, today announced it has been named to Entrepreneur magazine’s high-respected Franchise 500® ranking for the fifth consecutive year. Listed at #190 overall for 2008, Maui Wowi