Automotive Franchise Revs Up Recruitment

Ultragloss has signed premiere lead generation expert Franchise Clique as the automotive franchise’s lead generator as it begins a nationwide franchisee recruitment. As Ultragloss’ lead generator, Franchise Clique will design a campaign designed to entice entrepreneurs destined to become Ultragloss franchisees. “We’ll put to use our proprietary lead generation technology, knowledge of the franchising industry, [...]

Tint World Franchise Announces New Store Opening in Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Automotive franchise, Tint World, holds strong influence in Florida and will grow further with the recent opening of a new auto styling center located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Following a franchise license awarded in August, 2011, the new South Florida store is open and managed by franchise owner Danny Shenko and has a grand opening [...]

Ultragloss Franchises Available at The Columbus Franchise Expo this November

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 [...]

Tint World® Automotive Franchise Furthers Expansion with Three New Store Licenses in West Palm Beach

As of August 15th 2011, automotive franchise, Tint World®, has made plans for expansion into West Palm Beach, FL after a new multi-store franchise was awarded to included three new franchise store licenses. The licenses were purchased by Florida native, Cary Lopez, who had tracked Tint World®’s expansion in Florida and decided to learn more [...]

Tint World® Takes Franchise Marketing Into the Future by Launching the First Ever Video-Based Franchise Website

Window tinting and auto styling franchise, Tint World® today announced the launch of its new automotive franchise opportunities site, tintworldfranchise.com. In order to effectively communicate the values of the Tint World® business opportunity, the site is built around four informational videos that visitors can watch to learn more about the franchise. Though most franchise opportunity [...]

Son of Local Franchise Owner Buys First Car by Working at Tint World®

By tinting customer vehicles at his father’s Tint World® automotive business in Cary, North Carolina, Austin Silver, son of Randy Silver, has gained valuable job experience, and at age 16 has already earned enough from his first job to buy a ride of his very own. Austin started working part time at his father’s business [...]

Automotive Franchising Opportunity Express Oil Change and Service Center Certified A World-Class Franchise

Automotive franchise Express Oil Change and Service Center has received World-Class Franchise® certification from the Franchise Research Institute® and FranSurvey®. The recognition comes after an independent survey conducted by the Franchise Research Institute of which 75.8 percent of Express Oil Change and Service Center automotive franchise owners participated. The survey was designed to determine the [...]

TIREMAX Awards Multiple Franchises in Less Than a Month

TIREMAX of North America, known for its name brand tires installed in 30 minutes or less, announced that they have awarded five new franchisees to its franchise network of independently owned and operated professional TIREMAX upscale stores. Five new franchises to join the TIREMAX network: Katy, TX Spring, TX Three in Northwest Houston/U.S. 290, TX [...]

Rush Enterprises Acquires Ford and Isuzu Franchise in Dallas

Rush Enterprises, Inc., which operates the largest network of commercial vehicle dealerships in North America, announced today that it has acquired certain assets of Metro Ford Truck Sales, Inc., a Ford and Isuzu commercial truck dealer in Dallas, Texas. Rush will operate this newly acquired location as Rush Truck Center — Dallas Medium Duty, offering [...]

Tri Tax Franchise Offers Solutions for Independent Tax Preparers

Many independent tax preparers are feeling the sting as banks have limited or eliminated their access to bank products.

Jump start a franchising story with new census data

The Census Bureau is out with fresh and interesting data about franchise businesses in the United States. It’s well worth a look for localizing and as a reminder that the Census Bureau is a wealth of business and industry information.

AAMCO HIires 30-Plus Year Franchise Veteran to Spearhead Franchise Sales Development Efforts

While the current economic climate may have slowed many brands’ innovation and growth, AAMCO, an automotive franchise operation with nearly 900 automotive centers in the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico, is continuing to march forward by strengthening the brand’s executive team. This iconic brand has reinvented itself with the addition of total car care, [...]

It’s a good time to bring U.S. franchises north

I wrote the past two columns on international franchise expansion from cafés in Istanbul and Cairo. What better places to consider the worldwide expansion, through franchising and licensing, of well-known brands? The two cities are so unlike their counterparts in North America, you gain a new perspective on international business. Now that I’ve returned to [...]

Day 1 of Running the Company: Sales Are Falling and Franchisees Are Ready to Mutiny

By Catherine Monson, CEO, FASTSIGNS, Carrollton, Texas When I became CEO of FASTSIGNS in January 2009, a sign franchise company of 530 locations that provides signage and graphics solutions to small and mid-sized businesses, I stepped into a challenging situation. The beloved founder and chief executive had announced his retirement and the board of directors chose [...]

Franchising: ticket to riches, or ruin?

A franchise can be a great way to be your own boss — but always be on the lookout for traps, writes Carolyn Boyd. If you’re keen on being your own boss but don’t have a clear business idea you would like to pursue, a franchise could be for you. franchisees take business formulas that [...]

Going to the dogs: Ann Arbor area businesses that cater to pets are thriving

While the economy may have gone to the dogs, local businesses that offer goods and services for man’s best friend have something to howl about. Doggie day cares are expanding, self-serve dog washes are growing, there’s a push for holistic health care and organic dog food and local pet supply chains say they haven’t been [...]

Heidi Fleiss still bullish on pet-care business

Heidi Fleiss is trying to establish a dog-grooming and kennel business.

Turns out being pet friendly is smart business

Mary Gensen has created “Hiway Dog,” a signage program that informs motorists about pet hospitality areas offered by participating businesses along their route.

Creative Colors International Franchise Opportunity is ranked in the Top 10% of ALL franchises nationwide

CCI named by G.I. Jobs magazine as a Military Friendly Franchise for 2010

Medical Franchises – License to Thrive

Medical franchises are just the latest in a long line of franchise opportunities that recruit licensed professionals as franchisees.

Lack of financing slows small-business market

Desire to buy stores exists, but lack of financing prevents some deals

Franchising Market Report 2010 (UK)

Although the total value of the market was estimated to have fallen in 2009, both the number of franchisors and the number of franchised units continued to rise, which, given the depth of the recession, is considered extraordinary by some.

Tasmanian Motorbike Franchise Eyes US

CAR racing champion Marcos Ambrose is negotiating to take on US franchise rights for motorbike company braaap.

Mobile Detail Franchise has 8-year old Boy on the Advisory Board

Mobile detail business, DetailXPerts, is a growing franchise company offering an opportunity for people looking for a career change or a better way to make a living.

RE/MAX to try selling houses from franchised offices inside Stop & Shop

RE/MAX’s micro offices will be run as franchises, and RE/MAX has just begun its application process, said Hummer. The new offices, which will be staffed a minimum of 50 hours, are “turnkey operations,’’ meaning RE/MAX has planned all the details, down to the fixtures and furniture.