Franchise News

SearchMarketMe Introduces New CEO with Global Mindset to Lead Company Growth Worldwide

As demand for training and support grows in international markets, SearchMarketMe has introduced new President & CEO, Boyd Karren, a recent graduate of both the Thunderbird School of Global Management and Indiana University's Kelley School of Business.

Flip Flop Shops & Sanuk Team Up to Welcome Flip Flop Season

Flip Flop Shops has teamed up with Sanuk to give consumers free swag when they purchase the latest styles from Sanuk.

NOVUS Class New Franchisee Profile

First Zoom Dry Cleaning location in Dallas Opens

Zoom Dry Cleaning, a Texas-based dry cleaning concept, has opened their first Dallas, TX location at 11810 Preston Road. The site was under development for the past three months.

Jani-King Hosts Annual Convention

The Grout Doctor Selected as One of the 50 Top Franchises for Military Veterans

The World Franchising Network has named The Grout Doctor as one of the ???50 Top Franchises for Veterans.???

Sanrio, Inc. Launches Co-Brand Girl's Collection with Misha Lulu

Sanrio is proud to announce the launch of a co-branded childrenswear collection with contemporary children's brand Misha Lulu. Misha Lulu for Hello Kitty will launch for Fall 2011; the announcement is effective immediately.

SearchMarketMe Announces Mobile Marketing Advisory Group Opportunity to New Agency Owners

SearchMarketMe has created a special Advisory Group of new Agency Owners to help evaluate and improve its Mobile Marketing White Label Program, including start-up, operations procedures, and training

Oxi Fresh Carpet Cleaning Honors National (Carpet) Cleaning Week

Spring Cleaning Efforts are Celebrated with Carpet Cleaning Tips

Decor&You Decorators Become National Advocates

Consumers can now turn to Decor&You Decorators as trusted advisors and educators on the options and value of keeping their buying power in-country and using eco-conscientious vendors.

Family-Oriented Beef ???O??? Brady???s Headed to San Antonio

Beef ???O??? Brady???s, the 220-unit franchise of family sports pubs & restaurants, announced today the signing of its first franchise agreement in San Antonio, TX.

Jani-King's Latest Victory: Collaboration with The Biltmore of Phoenix

Jani-King of Phoenix???s latest victory comes with their recent collaboration with the prestigious Biltmore in Phoenix.

Illuminate Gym to open in St. Louis, Missouri

Denver based company Illuminate Gym announced today that they will be opening within the next few months in St. Louis, Missouri.

AFI Development opens its flagship retail project in Moscow

Attirance is introducing with the new store and we also have developed a new store concept.

Transworld Business Advisors ??? Irvine (Calif.) Opens Branded Business Brokerage

Transworld Business Advisors (TBA) ??? Irvine (Calif.), a business brokerage, franchise consulting and franchise development company based here, has joined the nationally renowned TBA business brokerage franchise network.

Soccer Stars Create Thriving Soccer Franchise in More Than 80 Territories for 57,000 Kids in 2011

Any Lab Test Now in Little Rock, Arkansas to Provide Convenient Healthcare Lab Testing Direct-to-Consumers

Little Rock, AR is a healthcare lab testing facility that provides thousands of medical lab tests to consumers and employers in a professional, convenient and cost-effective way.

Unishippers Wins 2011 Franchise Award

Unishippers Global Logistics, LLC received Franchise Business Review???s 2011 Franchisee Satisfaction Award at the International Franchise Association (IFA) 51st Annual Convention in Las Vegas on February 13-16, 2011.

Chipotle Wraps Burritos In Gold

To celebrate the 18th anniversary of its focus on using high quality ingredients, Chipotle Mexican Grill is wrapping its burritos in gold.

Grand Mark in LBM Journal March 2011

Hot New Products: Door Replacement from Grand Mark Solutions

Firstlight Homecare Hires Industry Veteran

Lauren Johnson Joins Senior Care Concept as Director of Franchise Development

BAZI Signs Agreement With 7-Eleven, Inc. to Introduce Natural Energy Shots to Its U.S. Convenience Stores

BAZI International, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: BAZI) announced today that its product, BAZI Natural Energy Shot, will be sold in participating U.S. 7-Eleven stores starting this March.

A hot new Buffalo Wings and Rings Restaurant

Friends from Lithuania Pursue American Dream; Welcome Customers to Brand New Buffalo Wings & Rings Franchise in Springdale, Ohio-- First 100 Get Free Pint Glass, T-Shirt and Chance to Win $100 Gift Card at Grand Opening --

AAMCO announces veteran discount of $8,000 on the purchase of a new AAMCO franchise

As the largest group of active duty military personnel in a decade prepares to enter civilian life, many in the military are searching for a job or business for the next stage in their lives.

Augmented Reality Apps Give Valpak New Ways to Interact with Audiences

Valpak, the leading cooperative direct marketing company in North America, today released two new Augmented Reality (AR) campaigns designed to give businesses and consumers a rich new way to interact with the classic Valpak product.

ColorTyme and RimTyme Offer Franchise Financing Guarantee

ColorTyme and RimTyme rent to own companies offer franchise business opportunities with a franchise financing guarantee. If an approved franchisee does not receive financing, ColorTyme will refund the franchise fee.

ColorTyme franchisee celebrates son's trip to the Henley Royal Regatta

Every July, hundreds of competitive rowing teams travel to Henley-on-Thames, England, to participate in one of the country's top sporting events: the Henley Royal Regatta. Among the few who get to experience this event from the inside of a boat is Greg Hughes, son to Gary Hughes - a ColorTyme and RimTyme franchise owner.

Different Types of Franchising

This article explains the basics of five different types of franchising: single-unit franchising, sequential franchising, area development, area representation and subfranchising.

Don't Miss out on Exceptional Real Estate Opportunities this year

The timing is excellent to launch a franchise business in 2010. elements and BalanceDiet feature the top real estate and construction team in the industry. We have discovered and pre-negotiated great locations from Coast to Coast, saving you hundreds of thousands of dollars in time and buildout costs!

Evaluate a Franchisor's Services

The promise of support is one of the key reasons many choose to buy a franchise. Yet support levels vary from wonderful to nil. Michael Seid offers guidance on evaluating types and levels of franchisor support.

Express Employment Professionals Earns World-Class Franchise Designation

Express Employment Professionals announces its distinction as a world-class franchise for the fourth year in a row.

Express Employment Professionals Sales Summit 2010

Express Employment Professionals invites franchise prospects interested in growing a professional staffing business to attend the Sales and Leadership Education Summit 2010 (SALES Summit).

Fitness Franchise Names Bob Haimes Executive VP and Chief Growth Officer

Fitness Together Holdings, Inc., has named Bob Haimes to the newly-created post of executive vice president and chief growth officer.

Fitness Together Receives Approval for SBA Franchise Registry Listing

Fitness Together Franchise Corporation, the world's largest personal training franchise, announced the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has included Fitness Together on its official Franchise Registry, a list of franchise systems whose franchisees receive expedited loan processing.

For U.S. Veterans, Mathnasium Learning Centers Further Reduces Franchise Fee

Learning Center Franchise Continues to Assist Veterans ThroughVetFran Program

Former Gamestop Exec to Open Red Mango Stores in Dallas County

Red Mango, one of the most popular and fastest-growing retailers of authentic nonfat frozen yogurt, has awarded its first Dallas-area development agreement.

FranchiseMart of Boca Raton Hosts Franchise and Business Opportunities Show

FranchiseMart, a retail location that lets entrepreneurs research business opportunities in a pressure-free setting before investing, will host the Franchise & Business Opportunities Show on Saturday, Aug. 15 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Town Center at Boca Raton, a Simon Mall.

FREE Business Ownership Seminar

Moran Industries announces FREE Business Ownership Seminar andOpen House on June 19th, 2010

Give Back to Your Community

TCYonline.com makes it possible to own a low investment home based business in the education space and give back to the community also by making lives easier for schoolchildren and their parents.

Homewell Senior Care Franchise Anounces A Solid Foundation Paves The Way For An Exciting Future

Led by an Industry Visionary with 20-Plus Years' Experience, HomeWell Senior Care is Looking to Double in Size in 2010

Houlihan's and VH1 Save The Music Foundation ‘Tune-Up’ for Encore Fundraiser

– As public schools suffer more than ever before due to the faltering economy , Houlihan’s Restaurants, Inc. is energized about its second nationwide fundraising campaign to support the VH1 Save The Music Foundation and help restore instrumental music education programs.

In Terms of Franchisee Satisfaction, Mathnasium Makes the Cut

Franchise Business Review Ranks Rapidly Growing Learning CenterFranchise in Top 50

Introducing Organics, by elements

This year, elements announced highly anticipated launch of its Organics??? Product lines.

Is Revive Energy Mints A Scam? No, Revive Energy Mints is 100% Safe

Revive Energy Mint is 100% committed to customer satisfaction. Revive Energy Mints proven system has produced zero complaints.

Koko Fitclub Celebrates Multiple Grand Openings Nationwide

Koko Fitclub Celebrates Multiple Grand Openings Nationwide

Massage Heights' New 'Mojito' Services offer Consumers a Taste of Paradise without the Hangover

Inspired by the popular and refreshing summer drink that combines sugar, lime, and mint, Massage Heights' exclusive Mojito Foot Scrub and Coco Mojito Glow services help consumers across the country escape, relax and reenergize this summer.

MATHNASIUM LEARNING CENTERS OPENS 200th U.S. LOCATION

Leading Math Education Franchise Thrives During EconomicDownturn

Midas Awards Franchise to Veteran Shop Manager

Chris Oldford, Massachusetts native and 15-year Midas veteran is a former shop manager who has been awarded a Midas franchise.

Minuteman Press celebrates 35 years of franchising

Minuteman Press International will celebrate its 35th year of franchising success in 2010.

Moran Industries Franchisee Honored by IFA

Moran Industries franchisee awarded annual Franchisee of the Year Award by the International Franchise Association (IFA).