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Personal Training Studio Demonstrates the Power of Franchising
2008-03-13 21:34:00 Personal Training Professionals (PTP) Opens New Location in CT New Canaan, CT— 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 About: Personal , Power , Studio , Franchising
LA Boxing Expands to 101st Franchise
2008-03-13 18:46:00 Nation’s Largest Health and Fitness Boxing Franchise Organization Sets its Sights on Next Goal of 200 Franchises SANTA ANA, CA–(LAB NEWS WIRE)—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 ...
LA Boxing Expands to 101st Franchise
2008-03-13 18:46:00 Nation’s Largest Health and Fitness Boxing Franchise Organization Sets its Sights on Next Goal of 200 Franchises SANTA ANA, CA–(LAB NEWS WIRE)—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 ...
LA Boxing Reaches Milestone with 100th Franchise
2008-03-12 20:32:00 Nation’s Largest Health and Fitness Boxing Franchise Organization Grants Franchise to Fitness USA, Inc. SANTA ANA, CA–(LAB NEWS WIRE)—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 ... More About: Milestone
HomeVestors Vice President Receives Certified Franchise Executive Designati
2008-03-12 18:26:00 DALLAS – Jason Killough, vice president of franchise development for HomeVestors® of America, Inc., the company famous for its "We Buy Ugly Houses"® billboards, recently received the Certified Franchise Executive (CFE) designation. Granted annually at the International Franchise Association (IFA) convention, the CFE designation is awarded to franchisors, franchisees ... More About: President , Vice President , Vice
Chyten Educational Services Continues New England Expansion with March 1st
2008-03-12 18:19:00 Chyten Educational Services , the premier tutoring & test preparation business in the greater Boston region, proudly announces the March 1st GRAND OPENING of its newest center at 950 Cummings Center, Suite 104-X, Beverly, MA., 01915. “This Grand Opening in Beverly is symbolic of our desire to continue our New England expansion ... More About: Expansion
Play N Trade Video Games Recognized as Number Seven in ?Top 100 Fastest Gro
2008-03-12 18:15:00 Franchise Market Magazine Ranks “Best High Growth Opportunities” for 2008 NEWPORT BEACH, Calif.– Play N Trade Franchise, Inc., one of the fastest-growing franchises worldwide, today announced that Franchise Market Magazine has recognized it as number seven in its “Top 100 Fastest Growing Franchises” list for 2008. The rankings identify the “best high ... More About: Video , Video Games , Games
The Pros And Cons Of Opening a Coffee Franchise
2008-03-09 23:20:00 The days of walking into a local diner, or restaurant and asking for a cup of coffee are rapidly retreating. While there is still something to be said about the old fashioned “cup of Joe” that you can get no questions asked with free refills, the presence of a high powered, multi-flavored, option filled coffee ... More About: Coffee , Opening , Franchise , Cons
Small Business Opportunities. Big Rewards.
2008-03-07 21:51:00 Many people considering a new business opportunity may equate small businesses to small profits. Well it may surprise you to find out that, according to the US Small Business Administration, “small businesses create two of every three new jobs, produce 39% of the gross national product, and invent more than half the nation’s technological innovation.” ... More About: Small Business , Opportunities , Rewards
NiteLites Outdoor Lighting Franchise Supports Veteran?s Ownership of Busine
2008-03-07 21:00:00 Veterans Transition Franchise Initiative (VetFran) provides financial benefits to honorably discharged veterans seeking to open a franchise. NiteLites is a proud member of the initiative. Veterans Transition Franchise Initiative (VetFran) is program which provides financial benefits to honorably discharged veterans who wish to open a franchise. VetFran is a ... More About: Lighting , Veteran , Outdoor
Value Place Earns Exclusive Franchisee Satisfaction Award
2008-03-07 20:55:00 WICHITA, Kansas– Value Place , the nation’s fastest-growing extended stay hotel chain, is pleased to announce that it recently received the Franchise Business Review’s 2008 FBR 50 - Franchisee Satisfaction Award . Value Place is the only hotel chain to earn a spot on the coveted FBR 50™ list, recognized as ... More About: Exclusive
Prime Time Boxing Franchise Announces New Agreement with Everlast Worldwide
2008-03-07 20:46:00 Prime Time Boxing Franchise , Inc. announces a new agreement with leading equipment manufacturer Everlast Worldwide . This agreement has resulted in Prime Time Boxing creating the Everlast Shadowbox class for over 450 24 Hour Fitness locations, as well as Everlast outfitting all Prime Time Boxing franchises and co-marketing. Prime Time Boxing Franchise ... More About: Agreement
Landscape Lighting Firm Lights up Dallas
2008-03-07 20:38:00 Free Evening Demonstrations help homeowners “See their home in a whole new light” Local homeowners, builders and landscape architects looking to create visually dramatic properties have a port in the storm with Lighthouse Landscape Lighting of Dallas . Lighthouse offers a variety of low voltage lighting options that move well beyond simply installing ... More About: Lights
Business Success Less of a Gamble
2008-03-07 20:34:00 New OneCoach Partner Brings Business -Growth Services to Las Vegas Entrepreneurs OneCoach, the leader in small-business growth services, has announced the launch of a new master franchise in Las Vegas providing entrepreneurs with customizable business coaching and consulting services. Las Vegas- OneCoach, the leader in small-business growth services, has announced the sale of ... More About: Success , Gamble
OneCoach, Inc. Announces New Master Franchises in Kansas and Missouri, Offe
2008-03-07 20:27:00 OneCoach, the leader in small-business growth services, announces inking a new master franchise agreement, providing Missouri and Kansas entrepreneurs one-of-a-kind business coaching and growth services. Kansas City, MO– OneCoach, the leader in small-business growth services, has announced inking its fifth U.S. master franchise agreement, granting Bob and Linda ... More About: Master
OneCoach, Inc. Announces New Master Franchisor in Virginia, Offering Entrep
2008-03-07 19:44:00 OneCoach, the leader in small-business growth services, announces inking a master franchise agreement in Virginia , providing local entrepreneurs one-of-a-kind business coaching and growth services. Norfolk, Va.– OneCoach, the leader in small business growth services, has announced inking its fourth U.S. master franchise agreement with Tim Fincham, ... More About: Master
MacDonald Motorsports is Proud to Announce that Beverage Plus has Joined th
2008-03-07 12:51:00 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 ... More About: Proud
Sir Speedy Global Expansion Reaches India and Saudi Arabia
2008-03-07 02:27:00 MISSION VIEJO, Calif.,—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. ; Chandra Narra, CEO of Sir Speedy India, ... More About: Global , Saudi , Saudi Arabia , Arabia
Jo To Go America, Inc. Launches Co-Branded Franchise Concept
2008-03-05 21:23:00 Jo To Go America , Inc., franchisor of Jo To Go Coffee, is carving out a completely new niche in the increasingly competitive specialty coffee industry. As coffee wars brew between industry giants over iced coffee and flavored lattes, Jo To Go America, Inc. has launched a completely new co-brand concept that pairs authentic Mexican cuisine with specialty coffee. Dick DuBois, president of Jo To Go America, Inc. reports that the initial response to the concept more often than not involves the baffled question: “Tacos and coffee?” But Jo To Go America, Inc may be on to something when you consider the co-brand in light of the fact that Mexican food is number one in the quick service industry, specialty coffee businesses continue to grow at a dizzying pace, and coffee is a product that traces its origins to Latin American countries. Read the complete post at TransWorldNews.com Share This More About: Franchise , Concept
Hottest Small Business Franchises For Couples
2008-03-04 01:44:00 There is a huge balancing act that comes along with life, especially once life is no longer limited to the scope of one person. For couples, life can get extremely stressful and frustrating as the balancing act of career and income compete with time spent together enjoying shared passions. For some the desire to start ... More About: Business , Small Business , Small , Couples
ACCESSIBLE HOME HEALTH CARE NAMED HAMPTON ROADS VA THE 2007 FRANCHISE OF TH
2008-02-29 19:42:00 Coral Springs, FL— Accessible Health care Services Inc. named Accessible Home Health Care of Hampton Roads VA as its Franchise of the Year 2007 during the 2nd Annual National Awards Banquet on February 9, 2008. Mirella Salem, President of Accessible Healthcare Services Inc, the franchisor, said, “The Franchise of the Year 2007 was awarded to Shonda Washington, the owner and operator of Accessible Home Health Care of Hampton Roads, Virginia. Selecting Shonda and her team for this prestigious award was a difficult decision indeed, as there are many very deserving franchises in our system. Through her team and her Caregivers, Shonda consistently provides her patients Compassionate Care from the Heart, a core value of our organization that sets us apart. By properly executing the Accessible Home Health Care business model, her location has become a valued resource for reliable Home Care ...
Growing Room opens first franchise
2008-02-28 23:12:00 NEW AUBURN CHILD-CARE CENTER WILL SERVE 225 CHILDREN Growing Room Inc., the Columbus company launched nearly 20 years ago by a pediatric nurse, is ready to grow again — and in a big way. The string of child-care development centers on Monday opened its first franchise in Auburn, Ala., a 15,000-square-foot facility that will serve 225 children in the Auburn-Opelika area. But more are on the way, with Sheree Mitchell, president and chief executive officer, planning to take her Growing Room Child Development Centers nationwide. It will be slow going at first, however. "I’d like to see us sell another two or three this year and get those up and going and just kind of slowly ramp it up," Mitchell said. "I do not want to put us in a position where we can’t deliver the support that franchisees will need after they open. We’ve got to plan that support for them." Growing Room, headquartered in the Northlake Centre office park, has ... More About: Franchise
BounceU Hosts 1st Annual Convention
2008-02-28 22:51:00 Mesa, AZ - BounceU proudly held its first annual convention last week in Scottsdale, Arizona. The convention was an overwhelming success, with nearly 100 people in attendance! Approximately 50 BounceU stores were represented at the conference, along with various vendors displaying new technologies and products. During the conference, BounceU handed out several awards to its overachieving franchisees. Paul Burkitt of Oaks, PA, earned the inaugural “Franchisee of the Year” honors. BounceU also gave various awards recognizing superior operations and customer service excellence to franchisees in the following locations: Tulsa, Oklahoma Greensboro, North Carolina Allentown, PA Omaha, Nebraska Roseville, CA Pleasantville, NJ Gilbert, AZ Bethlehem, PA Sugarland, TX Chesterfield, MO Exton, PA VP of Franchise Development Eric Little commented, “It’s amazing to see how quickly this group of franchisees has come together to be successful; we just starte... More About: Convention , Hosts , Annual
Bark Busters Offers Franchise Discount to U.S. Veterans
2008-02-28 22:43:00 New “Service for Service” Program Designed to Help Former Military Personnel Jumpstart a Successful Business ENGLEWOOD, Colo.—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. The Bark Busters Service for Service program awards a complete marketing launch, valued at $6,500, to U.S. veterans who become new Bark Busters franchise owners. Any honorably discharged veteran, regardless of military branch or dates served, is eligible to participate. “Our new Service for Service program provides Bark Busters the opportunity to offer veterans a service in return for their service to our country,” said Liam Crowe, CEO and master dog behavioral therapist, Bark Busters USA. “The start-up phase of any business can be a challenge. We’ve designed a launch program that includes PR... More About: Franchise , Veterans , Offers , Discount
Sure-Step Takes the World by Storm
2008-02-28 21:54:00 We are now in 38 Countries around the World and growing strong!!! North Miami, Fla. - A revolutionary floor treatment that eliminates slip and fall accidents, and danger zones, thereby reducing liability is now expanding in the European market. “Interlake Chemicals Int’l LLC is pleased to offer the exciting and profitable Sure Step Distributorship Program”. The announcement was made in June at the first Interlake Chemicals-Sure Step International Show in Warsaw, Poland. “This is our first exposure in the European marketplace and not only demonstrates our credibility, but our success in penetrating the world market,” says Franklyn Sigurdur, president of Interlake Chemicals, LLC. Our distributors around the world are experiencing tremendous success! “In the past 2 years that I have been marketing Sure Step I have submitted over 450 proposals, and there has only been 3 times that someone bid again... More About: Storm , The World
Find Out Why Low Cost Franchises Are Hot Right Now!
2008-02-27 18:50:00 Some people have their dream job. The job that they always wanted, that they love to do each morning when they wake up, the job that pays them what they want or need, and the job that keeps them busy enough to satisfy their ambition. For many people though there is something missing from their ... More About: Cost , Find , Low cost
Estrada Strategies Inc. will be training & coaching business executives in
2008-02-26 19:58:00 ENGLEWOOD, CO — Estrada Strategies Inc. has just awarded a franchise to Mike Tafoya, new owner of “Estrada Strategies-Denver Tech Center, LLC”, of Englewood, CO. This Southern California based franchise company is proud to have Mike Tafoya as its newest franchisee. Estrada Strategies-Denver Tech Center is a business leadership ... More About: Business , Coaching , Training , Executives
Estrada Strategies Inc. opens a new franchise in the ?Lone Star State?
2008-02-26 19:48:00 EL PASO, TX – Another franchise is awarded in the month of February! Estrada Strategies Inc. is pleased to announce their newest franchisee, Homero Galicia in El Paso, Texas. Homero Galicia has been ... More About: Lone Star , Star , Franchise , State
NiteLites Outdoor Lighting of Dayton to Demonstrate the Latest in Outdoor L
2008-02-26 16:51:00 NiteLites Outdoor Lighting of Dayton to demonstrate the latest in outdoor lighting and automated timers and controllers technology at the 12th Annual Dayton Home and Garden Show. The show is scheduled for March 7th, 8th, and 9th at the Dayton Convention Center. Show opens at 10:00 AM and runs ... More About: Demonstrate
Montana Signs Letter of Intent to Become the Beverly Hills Franchisee of LA
More articles from this author:2008-02-26 16:47:00 Montana Mining Corp., a public company trading under the symbol MMGC ("Montana") today announced that its wholly owned subsidiary Fitness USA, Inc. has entered into a letter of intent with LA Boxing Franchise Corporation ("LA Boxing") to become the exclusive franchisee of LA Boxing for the Beverly Hills /Brentwood area of Los ... More About: Letter , Signs , Montana 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 |



