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Maui Wowi Hawaiian salutes the United States Coast Guard at the 88th Annual Grand Haven Coast Guard Festival in Grand Haven, Michigan. Maui Wowi, a coffee and smoothie franchise company, returns for another year at the event, which started July 27, 2012 and continues through August 5, 2012. As a vendor for the event, Maui [...]
On Thursday the American Association of Franchisees and Dealers sent an email to franchisees encouraging them to “achieve a win-win relationship with their franchisors” by forming an independent franchise association. The email briefly answers why associations are important to franchise owners. AAFD says independent associations provide franchisees services that franchisors cannot The chairman and CEO [...]
Fresh Nail, Wax and Dry Bar is growing inside and out. With 13 locations planned for Colorado, the Denver-based concept has tapped a franchise industry veteran to spearhead their national expansion program. Tra Williams, Chief Growth Officer for a Florida-based franchise development firm, was recently selected to lead the Fresh franchise system that has gained [...]
Pittsburgh Senior Care praised the National Alzheimer’s Plan in an interview this week, but also indicated that the public may not be aware of the Obama administration program that seeks to aggressively combat Alzheimer’s disease over the next few years. Joy Holte, owner of the Pittsburgh-based senior care agency, said that the National Alzheimer’s Plan [...]
Window Genie is a national franchise offering home services to both residential and commercial customers. With the slogan, “We Clean Windows and a Whole Lot More!” their services include window cleaning and tinting, gutter cleaning and protection and pressure washing. The company was founded in 1994 by Richard Nonelle and has since grown to almost [...]
SIGNARAMA, the world’s largest sign franchise and member of the United Franchise Group, announces a new store at 2915 East Park Avenue, under the ownership of local residents Logan Lane and Mike Tucker. Lane and Tucker own an all-inclusive sign, graphic design and embroidery company called, SignDesign Promotionals, Inc. They were presented with the opportunity [...]
It wasn’t too long ago that Personal Trainers were hourly employees training clientele without having the demands and responsibilities of owning a business. However, as consumers became more health conscious, fitness became more main stream and the demand for personal trainers exploded. Personal trainers were presented with the opportunity to transition from being hourly employees [...]
LED Source®, the leading LED lighting solutions provider in the U.S. and Canada and the first and only franchisor of LED lighting in North America, will be hosting a free webinar to present their franchise opportunity on Wed., July 30 at 11:00 a.m. EDT. President and CEO Marcel Fairbairn will discuss this exciting opportunity and [...]
Spring-Green Lawn Care has set itself apart from other service industry franchises by providing a great support system and a variety of franchise ownership options. Becoming a franchise owner is a big decision so it’s important to thoroughly research the franchise before signing an agreement. There are a few important aspects to compare when considering [...]
Gahanna native Paige Luft recently started Home Helpers & Direct Link of Westerville to provide nonmedical home care to senior citizens, new mothers and anyone needing recuperative care in northeast Columbus. Luft, a 1999 Gahanna Lincoln High School graduate, said she wants to help fulfill the need for in-home senior care ,with more than 70 [...]
Rapper Pitbull has become a part-owner of a popular fast-food restaurant chain in his native Miami, Florida. The I Know You Want Me (Calle Ocho) hitmaker has been brought on board as a “significant” shareholder of The New Miami Subs Grill franchise in a deal which bosses hope will help to revive the ailing 1990s [...]
National Express profits have plummeted after the loss of one its rail franchises, but the group said its underlying performance was remarkably resilient. The transport operator’s chief executive, Dean Finch, said the end of the Greater Anglia franchise was bad news they knew had been coming, but added: “Against that backdrop of tough times and [...]
Every year hundreds of new franchise companies announce their plans to be the next SUBWAY®, RE/MAX®, or Great Clips® and fail to reach that goal. Why? Beyond a fancy logo, what does it really take to be a successful franchise brand? While other books discuss “how” to franchise a company, Five Pennies: Ten Rules to [...]
Canadian report shows that brand recognition and support resources are the determining factors for entrepreneurs who choose franchise opportunities over traditional small business startups. Ever wondered why so many entrepreneurs decide to buy into a franchise rather than pursue a traditional small business startup model? According to a new study by BMO Bank of Montreal, [...]
The Entrepreneur’s Source(R), a national franchise coaching network, has teamed up again with ON24, the global leader in virtual events and webcasting technologies, to offer another Start a Business Weekend (SABW) digital franchise expo, which will take place from July 26 — July 28, 2012. The SABW digital expo allows attendees to “walk” into a [...]
The National Restaurant Association (NRA) is enhancing efforts to build career opportunities and support for military personnel and veterans by launching the National Restaurant Association Military Foundation. The NRA’s Military Foundation will focus on providing training and industry support to military hospitality programs, promoting foodservice and hospitality career opportunities for former servicemen and women and [...]
The summer school holidays is a perfect time to start a Kids Bee Happy franchise, the company reports. Alistair Patterson, Director of Kids Bee Happy, said: “Summer is the perfect time to start your Kids Bee Happy franchise. There are so many events and opportunities around that it really is the perfect time to launch [...]
The people of Boston will have to purchase their chicken sandwiches elsewhere: Mayor Thomas M. Menino has sworn that the franchise will have to fight city hall to bring its fast-food empire to Boston after Chick-fil-A’s president, Dan Cathy, said gay marriage is “inviting God’s judgment on our nation.” The Atlanta-based chain is hoping to [...]
Bergen and Passaic counties are a mecca for franchises.North Jersey has a dense population, residents with disposable income who are fitness-oriented, and time-crunched commuters who will pay for convenience and time-savers. So fast-growing franchise chains have flocked to, and expanded in, the Garden State. The players include self-serve frozen yogurt shops, massage centers, burger joints, [...]
Maui Wowi Hawaiian offers an opportunity for its franchise operators to expand their product lines by using the Toddy Cold Brew System to prepare premium Hawaiian coffee; creating a smooth and refreshing iced coffee or espresso beverage for customers. The international franchise company is staying current in the competitive beverage industry by taking advantage of [...]
SUBWAY® has built its international success on sound footings dating back four decades. Unlike traditional fast food outlets, there is no need for grills and fryers, with all sandwiches made in front of the customer to their exact requirements. The company takes pride in offering one of the most reasonable, well structured franchise programmes on [...]
What’s keeping the U.S. economy in the doldrums? One answer: Aspiring franchise owners can’t get the business loans they need to open the doors. Many of these franchises are fast-food restaurants or retail stores that would hire workers. That hiring is being stifled by the small-business lending logjam. Previously, the Small Business Administration had access [...]
Before joining commercial cleaning franchise Dublcheck in 2009, Mark Sanchez-Garcia enjoyed a successful career within the sales and service sector. However, after being made redundant from his role as National Account Manager at a security firm, he decided to pursue his ambition of running his own business. Mark had become frustrated with the lack of [...]
The annual FLAsia Trade Exhibition showcases a wide range of top international franchises, brands, licences and proven business concepts from diverse industries. As a result, the event has become a major gateway for introducing new business concepts into Asia, as well as providing a launch pad for local and regional companies to expand beyond their [...]
Investing in a resale can have many advantages over starting a new unit from afresh, but always remember to do your research carefully first, Franchises being offered for resale usually fall into two categories – those that are profitable operations and those that have not been so successful for their current owner. Both can potentially [...]
