Learning Express Toys, winner of the 2011 Franchise Business Review Specialty Retail Category, has plans to continue its growth in 2011 and 2012. This year they are on track to open at least 15 new locations throughout the United States. Currently, new demographic information indicates that a Learning Express franchise business in Seattle, Spokane, Tacoma, [...]
A new addition to the North Jersey gym market is flexing its muscles with a plan to add 30 franchise locations over the next five to 10 years.Rutherford-based developer Dennis Cieri, founding partner of Eden Property Co., has signed an agreement with Crunch Fitness Franchise, the franchise division of the Crunch gym chain that originated [...]
The world’s largest cruise retailer is to launch its US franchise model in the UK. CruiseOne is seeking Brits to run home-based start-ups, with the potential to earn £54,836 a year. That figure includes the deduction of marketing and technology costs, and accounts for six bookings each week, with an average value of £2,950. Each [...]
Outdoor Living Brands’ Mosquito Squad continues its expansion with the signing of more than a dozen new franchise agreements since September 1, 2011, including its first in the north central United States. The announcement was made by Chris Grandpre, chairman and CEO of Outdoor Living Brands, parent company and franchisor of Mosquito Squad. Mosquito Squad [...]
The fast-food era has persisted for so long that it’s easy to imagine all of the great ideas have been tried. Then comes another wrinkle. It’s called “meal assembly” and as its wave gains momentum nationwide, a local business appears poised to ride it. Jill Treat-Hawkins of Marshall came upon a meal-assembly business in Jackson [...]
THE Dutch company which has been awarded the franchise to take over the running of National Express East Anglia trains has promised improvements including easier ticketing, more car parking and text messaging information when there is disruption. Abellio Greater Anglia will take over the service from February 5, running trains across Essex, Suffolk, Norfolk and [...]
Agents are being sought by the world’s largest cruise retailer as it prepares to launch its US franchise brand in the UK. CruiseOne is operated by World Travel Holdings (WTH), which took a stake in UK agent Cruise118 last year and is a leading retailer in North America. As part of that deal Cruise118 agreed [...]
Dan and Kim Toth wanted to switch to Lawn Doctor for their lawn care services when the Batavia couple discovered something – Lawn Doctor wasn’t serving customers in Batavia. So in September, they decided to start a Lawn Doctor franchise in the Batavia-Aurora area, and already have more than 20 customers. “It’s been going pretty [...]
With many individuals turning to the web to make money during the current economic recession, Professor Bob Boyd is working to show others the art and science of success with information on the best franchise opportunities. Already a successful entrepreneur himself, Boyd is offering information on a proven way to earn a six figure income. [...]
LINK Staffing Services, a national franchise that provides flexible staffing and productivity solutions, has recently launched a new franchising website to give visitors an in-depth look at LINK’s franchise opportunity. “We are very excited to see our new franchise website up and running,” said Kathryn Mujezinovic, Vice President of Business Development for LINK Staffing Services. [...]
Considering opening a franchise? Some of the biggest names in franchising will be exhibiting at the West Coast Franchise Expo (WCFE), to be held Nov. 4-6 at the Los Angeles Convention Center. In addition to fast-food concepts, other new franchises exhibiting at the event include: Bricks 4 Kidz, which offers Lego-focused parties and classes, Team [...]
Ultragloss will be showcasing their new automotive franchise opportunity for the general public Saturday, November 12 and Sunday, November 13 at Franklin County Veterans Memorial. The expo will be open from 10am-5pm on Saturday and from 11am-4pm on Sunday. This is a significant event for anyone looking to open a business. Find out about other [...]
Honest-1 Auto Care, the only national full-service auto repair and maintenance franchise that is 100 percent ESA® Certified Eco-Friendly, announced today a strategic ownership change within the company designed to further increase support for its growing franchise system. As a result of the change, President and CEO Jack Keilt assumed the majority interest in Honest-1 [...]
Like any small business, franchises need to differentiate themselves from their competitors and continually reach out to potential customers in order to record growth and be successful. One big advantage franchises have over other businesses is that they begin their enterprise with a solid brand name, and if you’ve chosen franchisors wisely, a great reputation [...]
The Dryer Vent Cleaning Boise ID Wizard is one of the originals who began his dryer vent training class with the very first group of franchisees. Prior to purchasing his Dryer Vent Wizard franchise, Mike Alder owned a moving services business. When researching his career options, Mike Alder was inspired to make a positive difference [...]
Cleaning Up Most franchisees who buy into janitorial or domestic-cleaning concepts are true mom-and-pop businesspeople. They run their enterprises from the kitchen table and spend countless hours on their hands and knees, earning clients one clean floor at a time. However, when Harry Young and his wife, Emelie, bought a Molly Maid house-cleaning services franchise [...]
Partners who own three Cartridge World franchise outlets in the Spokane area are putting the final touches on one in Coeur d’Alene. Ben Irwin and Pat McCord, of Spokane, plan to have the store open by the end of next week, providing refills and remanufactures of inkjet and toner printer cartridges. “Everyone has a printer,” [...]
With the academic school year having just begun, European Wax Center San Diego-Mira Mesa recently started its Back To University program at nearby San Diego Miramar College. Representatives from the local franchise have been a presence on the local campus, offering free wax offers to college students looking for waxing in Mira Mesa, San Diego, [...]
Losing his job at Pfizer Inc. opened the door for Ilie Saracovan to follow his dream and start his own business. The 56-year-old East Lyme resident has purchased the Eastern Connecticut franchise of USA Mobile Drug Testing. A physical chemist and supervisor at Pfizer in Groton, Saracovan left the drug giant in June 2010 and [...]
James and Suzanne Faustlin are proof you don’t need to start from scratch to have a successful business. Fifteen years ago, the couple moved to Tucson from Atlanta looking to be closer to family. The two also were keen on the idea of going into business for themselves. They wanted a business that would be [...]
Dickey’s Barbecue Pit franchise owner Dan Sommerfeld will open his doors this weekend and welcome a hungry crowd. His location is at 206 Danada Square. “There’s nothing like Dickey’s in this area. Its quality quick-serve barbecue at an affordable price,” said the local franchisee Dan Sommerfeld. “I can’t wait for the community to come out [...]
A correction is being issued for the release sent on Wednesday, October 19, 2011 at 8:43 am ET. The stock exchange has been amended to TSX VENTURE. The complete and corrected version follows. Attention: News, Business, Health, Lifestyle, Sports, Marketing & Entertainment Liquid Nutrition Group Inc. (“Liquid Nutrition” or “Company”) (tsx venture:LQD) today confirms that [...]
Sundrop Mobile announced today that the Zinga Frozen Yogurt Franchise Group has committed to deploying Sundrop Mobile Loyalty to all of its corporate and franchise stores. Zinga is one of the fastest growing frozen yogurt concepts in the country with 5 open stores, 4 under construction, and 95 in development. Sundrop Mobile Loyalty delivered dramatic [...]
Over the last few weeks a number of people have asked my opinion about franchises so I thought it would make an interesting column. Many people who find themselves without a job are looking at franchises as an opportunity to work again. Franchises do provide opportunities for many people. However, not all franchises are alike. [...]
Based on the observations of over 11,000 businesses since January of 2009, franchise consultants at iFranchise Group ( www.ifranchisegroup.com ) have identified four ways in which retailers are adapting to the new economy. “More than ever, retailers must stay on the cutting edge to keep their clients satisfied, while at the same time keeping profit [...]
