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RIGHT AT HOME HIRES JAY DURMASKIN
Right at Home, a leading national provider of in-home companion and personal care to seniors and others, has hired Jay Durmaskin as Director of Franchise Standards and Compliance.   more...

DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen Partners With Northern Contours
DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen, one of the nation's leading remodelers, has announced a new partnership with Northern Contours.    more...

HomeVestors Names Top 10 Cities for Real Estate Investing for Third Quarter of 2008
HomeVestors of America, Inc., the company famous for its "We Buy Ugly Houses" billboards and America's #1 Home Buyer, has named the top 10 markets for real estate investing in the third quarter of 2008.    more...

International Debut of Closets by Design 'Opens Doors' Throughout Canada
One of the leading home organization companies in the United States, Closets by Design, announced today it will make its international debut in Ontario, Canada. Executives of the 33-unit franchise have already signed a deal to open its first Canadian location in Barrie, Ontario in November and expect to open at least 5 more locations throughout Canada within the next 2 years.    more...

Express Oil Change & Service Center Launches Campaign - Change Your Car’s Oil And Help Change A Chil
Keeping children safe is a priority for every parent, but we can’t keep them safe if our cars are not. Hot summer conditions take a toll on automobiles that can affect reliability and even create dangerous driving hazards. That’s why autumn is the ideal time to have the family car inspected and serviced.   more...

Fitness Together Unveils 'The Insider's Guide to Owning a Fitness Franchise'
It's a booming company in a down economy and a record number of people want to be part of it.    more...

L&W Investigations named exclusive vendor Turner Bros. of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
&W Investigations, the foremost private investigations firm specializing in insurance claims, recently started working with Turner Bros. LLC to be the Oklahoma City-based company's vendor for workers comp investigations across the United States.    more...

DESOTO FRANCHISE IS NUMBER 2
Local DeSoto couple, Antar and Angela Salahuddin are the 2nd Franchisees to have joined the bounce house rental revolution known as Jumping J-Jays. Together with their little daughter, Antar and Angela have embarked on a journey that is set to change their lives forever.   more...

L&W Investigations puts up the numbers, posts record third quarter results
They say the numbers don’t lie. They do tell quite a story, particularly for L&W Investigations, the foremost private investigations firm specializing in insurance cases and claims.   more...

Batteries Plus® Charges Into Sebring
Batteries PlusR, the nation's largest chain focused on the $24 billion battery category and serving both retail and commercial customers, announced the opening of its newest franchise location in Sebring for the first time offering the community a one-stop source to fulfill all of their battery needs.    more...

Nite Time Decor Lights up Houston Area
Christmas Decor, named a 2008 Top Ten Home Improvement Franchise by Entrepreneur Magazine and AOL.com, expanded its unique outdoor lighting and decorating company into a separate franchise called Nite Time Decor to answer the need for year round landscape and architectural lighting services for discriminating customers.    more...

Weed Man Takes Root in United States with 233 Franchise Territories
After thoroughly saturating the Canadian market, Weed Man, Canada's No. 1 lawn care provider, has now set its sights on new turf - sprouting up around America with 355 existing territories (118 in the Canada and 233 in the United States) and aggressive plans to open 600 additional territories in the next 10 years.    more...

JOHNNY'S LUNCH USES 70-PLUS YEARS OF EXPERIENCE TO BRING 'HOTS' TO QUICK SERVICE INDUSTRY
Johnny's Lunch has been dishing up its legendary hot dogs for more than 70 years. And now that its franchising operation is making franchise history, Johnny's Hots are hotter than ever.    more...

BAKER BROS CONCEPT AND DIVERSITY STILL PROSPER IN DOWN ECONOMY
Baker Bros, a 16-unit casual neighborhood-style American deli franchise based in Dallas since 1999, is at the forefront of the hot fast-casual segment, surpassing the fast-casual industry average for sales growth.   more...

Cocooning Effect Drives Record Growth of Mr. Handyman Franchise
As more homeowners decide to stay put in the sluggish real estate market, the demand for home improvement services are experiencing greater demand than ever.    more...

SNIP-ITS PLANS AGGRESSIVE THREE-YEAR FRANCHISE EXPANSION IN MINNESOTA
Snip-its Corporation, a leader in the children's hair salon industry and one of the fastest growing franchises in the U.S., has launched an aggressive franchise expansion campaign to open 15-20 salons in Minneapolis and St. Paul, Minnesota over the next three years.    more...

Child care learning company announces information on another new site to open in Miami-Dade
Kiddie Academy, a leading national provider of comprehensive education-based child care programs will be coming soon to the Miami-Dade area.    more...

EUREKA Producers come from all over the nation for the Fall 2008 EUREKA EXPO
EUREKA Woodworks, Inc. is pleased to announce its Fall 2008 EUREKA Producer Expo was a huge success.   more...

VistaPrint Re-Launches Reseller Program
VistaPrint Limited (NASDAQ: VPRT), the small business marketing company, today announced that its highly successful reseller program has been re-launched to meet the increased demand from dealers, including those formerly known as Notable Style Representatives.    more...

DUCTZ Franchise Building Up Owners with Push Down Work
Ductz International, LLC, released year-to-date total revenues earned by franchise owners as a result of push down work from parent company, Belfor.   more...

Fantastic Sams Hair Salon Franchise offers Work/Life Balance for Today’s Woman
Today's career women are continually challenged by the demands of full-time work and the responsibilities and commitments at home.    more...

Local franchise owner recognized by IFA as Franchisee of the Year
The International Franchise Association (IFA) has named John Squires of Media, Pennsylvania “Franchisee of the Year.” Squires, the owner of a Home Helpers/Direct Link franchise,was honored for his outstanding performance and also for his contributions that have enhanced the growth and development of franchising.   more...

Franchise Services, Inc. Announces Acquisition of Signal Graphics
Franchise Services, Inc., a recognized leader in franchise management, announced today that it has completed its acquisition of Signal Graphics, a leading printing franchise operating 34 locations in 15 states.    more...

Seniors Helping Seniors® In-Home Services Establishes Latest Franchise at Charlotte, North Carolina
To help meet the growing demand of older North Carolinians who want to remain in their own homes and stay as self-sufficient as possible, Seniors Helping SeniorsR In-Home Services (SHS) has established a new franchise at Charlotte, North Carolina, that will cover Mint Hill, Matthews, Harrisburg and parts of South Charlotte.    more...

The U.S. Government Hosts National Summit Focused on Healthy Homes
Four federal agencies recently convened in Baltimore, Maryland, to host the first national summit devoted to the healthy-home initiative.   more...

Free Dog Safety Workshops to Support Responsible Pet Ownership
Did you know the number one cause of death for dogs isn't trauma or disease, it's euthanasia due to behavior problems? Five million dogs will be euthanized this year.    more...

Satisfied Canine Clients Drive Franchise Growth for Dogtopia in $43 Billion Pet Care Segment
Aside from the sounds of playful barking, one might easily mistake a Dogtopia facility for a crème of the crop child care center. By mirroring the quality standards that parents expect of child care for their children, the growing national franchise of full-service dog daycare, spa and boarding facilities now has 37 locations opening or in development throughout the country, with 50 expected to be in operation by the end of 2009.    more...

HAPPI HOUSE RESTAURANTS URGE VOTER REGISTRATION
Happi House Restaurants announced today that it has implemented a voter registration and awareness program in an effort to encourage its Guests to participate in this year's presidential and local elections.    more...

L&W Investigations records best month ever in August
In August 2008, L&W Investigations, the foremost private investigations firm specializing in insurance cases and claims, enjoyed its best month ever in terms of cases worked and invoiced--up 36 percent over August of 2007.    more...

FETCH! Pet Care Fills Demand for Professional Pet Sitting and Dog Walking Services
Find a void in the marketplace and fill it. With that simple formula in mind, entrepreneur Paul Mann went on to build the nation's largest and most professional at-home pet sitting and dog-walking franchise, with 200 locations in more than 1,800 communities across 35 states.    more...

OxySure® named Finalist for Tech Titans Innovator Award
OxySure® Systems, Inc., a leading developer, manufacturer and distributor of short-duration oxygen products, announced today it was named a Finalist in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex Technology Business Council Tech Titans Awards.    more...

Australian Branch of America's New Waterless Car Wash Wins Multiple Business Awards
ecowash mobile USA, an environmentally-friendly car wash franchise that recently launched major expansion plans throughout America, announced today that its Australian counterpart swept the 2008 Australian Business Awards, winning in four categories, including Service Excellence, International Trade, Environmental Sustainability and Enterprise.    more...

RIGHT AT HOME HIRES ERIC LITTLE, SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT OF FRANCHISE DEVELOPMENT
Right at Home, a leading national provider of in-home companion and personal care to seniors and others, has hired Eric Little as Senior Vice President of Franchise Development.   more...

Golf TEC and Homewatch CareGivers Join Growing List of Franchisors Investing in Litigation Insurance
Cherry Creek Insurance, one of the nation's top independent insurance agencies, announced today that two fast-growing national franchise companies, GolfTEC and Homewatch CareGivers, have joined an increasing list of franchisors to invest in Cherry Creek's franchisor litigation insurance - a rare form of insurance protection offered by only a handful of firms specializing in this niche coverage nationwide.   more...

FANTASTIC SAMS HAIR SALONS IS ‘STYLIN’ IN HOUSTON
Continuing to expand its “no appointments” necessary concept throughout the Houston area, Fantastic Sams announces the opening of its newest salon at the Walmart Center on Tomball Parkway in Tomball. With 19 salons now operating in the area, the full service hair salon is looking to open an additional 15-20 locations in the next five years.    more...

Country Place Living Partners with U.S. Department of Labor
Country Place Living, LLC, a national franchisor of assisted living residences, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the U.S. Department of Labor to be the first company to participate on a nationwide basis in the Health Support Specialist Federal Apprenticeship Program.    more...

HAPPI HOUSE TEST MARKETS GOURMET SALADS
Happi House Restaurants Director of Marketing, Kevyn Johnston, announced today that the company is test marketing three new Asian style entrée salads.    more...

PRO MARTIAL ARTS Launches Worldwide Karate Franchise Development Program
After much anticipation, the new karate studio franchise chain, PRO MARTIAL ARTS Franchise Corporation, rockets into the franchise market with great fanfare.   more...

Groom-a-thon Raise Money for the MSPCA
The Gables, a pet friendly condominium community located in Abington, Mass. is holding a Groom-a-thon in collaboration with Zoomin Groomin to raise money for the MSPCA (Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals).    more...

Local PuroClean Owner Earns National Award for `Restoring Order' After Property Damage
After helping countless families in upstate New York regain their homes and sense of security after a property disaster, local entrepreneur Tom Light, owner of PuroClean Certified Restoration, received the recognition he deserves.    more...

Child care learning company announces information on another new site to open in Miami-Dade County
Kiddie Academy, a leading national provider of comprehensive education-based child care programs will be coming soon to the Miami-Dade County area. In preparation for the opening, Gabriel and Christina Fernandez recently signed an agreement to begin site selection for another new Kiddie Academy facility.    more...

Seniors Helping Seniors® In-Home Services Establishes Franchise in Dunedin, Florida
To help meet the growing demand of older Floridians who want to remain in their own homes and stay as self-sufficient as possible, Seniors Helping Seniors In-Home Services (SHS) has established a new franchise in Dunedin, Florida, just west of Tampa along the Florida Suncoast.    more...

TeamLogic IT Announces Annual Sales Achievement Awards
Chuck Lennon, president of TeamLogic IT-a nationwide network of computer consultation and managed services businesses-is pleased to announce the winners of three sales achievement awards presented at the company's Owners Summit recently held in Scottsdale, Arizona.   more...

Cartridge World Appoints Tom Fricke as Chief Executive Officer
Cartridge World, the world's fastest growing ink and toner refilling retailer and franchisor in the $80 billion printer cartridge industry, announces the appointment of Tom Fricke as Chief Executive Officer.    more...

Franchise Times features Athletic Nation as Cover Story
Franchise Times magazine the leading news and information source for franchising featured the newly formed relationship between NFL great Lorenzo Neal and Athletic Nation.    more...

Fitness Together Sells 600th Franchise
Fitness Together Holdings, Inc., the world's largest wellness organization, has sold its 600th franchise.    more...

MC2 Energy Drink Racing Announces Pending Merger with NASCAR
MC2 Energy Drink Racing President and CEO Ronald Serota announced today that his team is looking forward to completing its negotiations to merge its stock car team with another NNS or Sprint Cup team as early as September 30, 2008.    more...

Molly Maid business helps fight domestic violence
Just two months ago, Mary and Dave Dickinson watched domestic violence force their best employee out of the state.    more...

The Mr. Handyman franchise is looking for a startup in Rhode Island
The franchised handyman service, which says it is the largest employer of handymen (and women) in the country, with more than 1,000 “technicians,” hopes to establish three franchises in Rhode Island over the next three years.    more...

Paradise for Pups: New Dogtopia Offers Home Away from Home for Wilmington Area Canines
There's a new stomping ground for Wilmington area dogs to hang out and have fun while their owners are at work, and it's already got a long line of tails wagging for a chance to gain entry into the ultimate dog daycare destination.    more...

Retrofitness Partners with Lake Capital, to Expand its Nationwide Scope and Reach
Eric Casaburi, founder and CEO of Retrofitness, a unique, 1980's-themed gym chain, today announced that it has partnered with and received a significant investment from Lake Capital, a Chicago based private equity firm that invests exclusively in service-based companies.   more...

Molly Maid Seeks to Sweep Baltimore with 10 New Units
Molly Maid, the nation's leader in residential cleaning services, announced plans to add 10 additional locations to the Baltimore area over the next three years in order to accommodate a rapidly growing demand for home cleaning services both here and around the country.    more...

Fitness Together Holdings, Inc. Named to Inc. 5,000 List
Fitness Together Holdings, Inc., the world's largest wellness organization, has been named to Inc. Magazine's "Inc. 5,000" list of America's fastest-growing private companies for 2008.   more...

Mr. Handyman franchisee also a customer
Goodyear, Arizona, resident Nancy Herrington recently opened a Mr. Handyman franchise serving the West Valley.    more...

Maumelle Teenager Organizes Fundraising Effort to Support Victims of Domestic Violence
While most teenagers spend their summers catching rays by the pool or just hanging out with friends, 16-year-old Michael Silva-Nash has taken up a more serious cause - fighting domestic violence.   more...

LA BOXING IS EXPANDING INTO ROCKVILLE, MD, AND GEORGETOWN, DC
Southern California-based LA BOXING Franchise Corporation continues its fast-growth pace with the signing of two franchises this week, expanding its fitness gym chain into 20 states, Washington, DC, and Puerto Rico.    more...

HomeVestors Unveils Associate Franchise Program to Attract Part-Time Franchisees
HomeVestors of America, Inc., the company famous for its "We Buy Ugly Houses" billboards and America's #1 Home Buyer, has announced the HomeVestors Associate Franchise Program.   more...

Sopra Capital and HouseMaster® Home Inspections
Sopra Capital announced today its acquisition of HouseMaster, the oldest home inspection organization in the United States and Canada.    more...

Wouter Verkerk Recognized As First-Ever 1-800-DryClean Employee of the Year
1-800-DryClean is proud to name Wouter Verkerk as its inaugural Employee of the Year.   more...

L&W Investigations to exhibit at IASIU expo in Atlanta
L&W Investigations, the foremost private investigations company specializing in insurance fraud, will be exhibiting at the International Association of Special Investigation Units’ (IASIU) Seminar & Expo on Insurance Fraud at the Atlanta Marriott Marquis in Atlanta, Georgia   more...

400-Unit Molly Maid Franchise Rallies Behind Unprecedented Domestic Violence Awareness Campaign
Molly Maid and its 400-plus franchises across the nation announced a vigorous campaign to raise an unprecedented $150,000 for the Ms. Molly Foundation in 2008, representing a 50 percent increase over last year to continue supporting hundreds of local shelters and safe houses across America, as well as provide refuge and personal care items to victims of domestic violence.    more...

Home Helpers Operations Team Earns Senior Care Advisor Credential
“Home Helpers is committed to the clients we serve,” said company president Emma Dickison. “Given the fact that many of our clients are age 60 and older, we think it’s especially important for us to have a clear understanding of the financial, health and social issues seniors face. That is why Home Helpers recently offered Certified Senior Care Advisor (CSA) training to its entire operations staff and franchisees at our orporate headquarters in Cincinnati, Ohio.”    more...

Country Place Living Names Akins Regional Director of Operations
Country Place Living, a franchisor of assisted-living residences for seniors in rural America, has appointed Greg Akins as regional director of operations.    more...

Honor a Hero, Hire a Veteran Job and Resource Fair Networking and Business Opportunity Summit
The Veterans Business Outreach Center (VBOC), U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), The Employment Development Department (EDD), General Services Administration (GSA), Sacramento Employment and Training Agency (SETA), Department of General Services (DGS), Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC), California Disabled Veterans Business Enterprise Alliance (DVBE), California Department of Veteran Affairs (CDVA), American River College (ARC), California State University, Sacramento (CSUS), University of California, Davis (UCD), and Sacramento Veterans Resource Center (SVRC), will present the Honor a Hero, Hire a Veteran Job and Resource Fair located at American River College on 4700 College Oak Drive Sacramento, California 95841 commencing at 1pm and concluding at 5pm.    more...

Back to School Tips for Families with Dogs
As kids go back to school, the stress on every family member can be enormous — including the family dog,which is a creature of habit. Following are tips to help families avoid dog behavioral issues with their dogs that often accompany this time of transition.   more...

Molly Maid Celebrates 10 Years of Exclusive Pink Glove Treatment
With meticulous attention to every mirror they shine, every table they dust and every shower they scour, Molly Maid of East Bay Hills is celebrating 10 years of delivering sparkle and shine to local homes from El Cerrito to Castro Valley.    more...

New Logo Design Aimed at Target Customers
Franchise owners now benefit from a new logo and new marketing materials. It can be challenging for any business to project the right image that will attract customers. However, House Doctors franchisees now have a logo and new marketing materials specifically designed to attract their target audience.   more...

Identifying and Selecting High Performance Franchisees
New England Franchise Association (NEFA) will present "Identifying and Selecting High Performance Franchisees", a panel discussion on awarding franchises to the best possible candidates.    more...

Investors Choose Little Caesars® Pizza to Expand Their Holdings
Little Caesars is the brand of choice for investors looking to expand their portfolios in today's economy. With its simple business model, innovative concept and value niche, Little Caesars Pizza is growing across the country by offering franchise opportunities with a proven system that works.    more...

Our US affiliates are getting into the groove
TCYonline’s Business Affiliate Model is going great in the US despite the fact that the country is going through an economic recession.    more...

Home Helper’s new president sees a bright future for the franchise
For Emma Dickison, new president of Home Helpers (a non-medical and personal care franchise) success is as simple as surrounding yourself with a strong team of people and then providing them the tools and resources needed to grow their business.   more...

LEADING NFL FULLBACK ENDORSES PERSONAL TRAINING FRANCHISOR
Athletic Nation Franchise Corporation, a no-frills, men's personal training gym franchisor, today announced a three-year partnership with the National Football League's (NFL) leading blocking fullback, Lorenzo Neal.    more...

1-800-DRYCLEAN Concept Celebrates 20th Anniversary
Shannon Toler, president of 1-800-DryClean franchise, lit 20 candles marking the brand’s 20th anniversary.    more...

Fantastic Sams Hair Salons is Stylin in LA
Continuing to expand its “no appointments” necessary concept throughout the LA region, Fantastic Sams announces the opening of five new salons in Los Angeles and Orange County – the salons are located in Aliso Viejo, Redondo Beach, Costa Mesa, Pasadena and Los Angeles.    more...

Local Mr. Handyman Offers Tips to Protect Homes against Extreme Summer Heat
Skin and hair aren’t the only things that take a beating from the extreme temperatures of the dog days of summer – the blistering sun and heat can also pose serious problems for homes, both inside and out.   more...

Koko Fitness, Inc. launches Koko FitClub Franchise
Koko Fitness, Inc., the specialized fitness technology and equipment company that developed the Koko Smartrainer computerized commercial multi-gym, has announced their entry into the health club franchise business this month with the launch of Koko FitClub, LLC.    more...

THE ROCK A BYE BOUQUET
When friends or relatives welcome a new baby, Edible Arrangements, America's leading purveyor of artistically designed fresh fruit arrangements, offers a unique way to say "congratulations!"    more...

Ductz Franchise on Record Pace for Annual Growth
John Rotche, president of DUCTZ International, LLC, a Belfor company, announced record franchise results for the January-July 2008 period.   more...

HAPPI HOUSE RETURNS TO FRANCHISING
Happi House Restaurants spokesperson, Kevyn Johnston, announced today that the company's Board has approved a plan that would return the brand to franchising.    more...

SightMind Sets Focus on Franchising
The big picture is crystal clear for SightMind, a national Internet Protocol-based (IP) video surveillance, networking and security company, as it sets its sight on franchising.   more...

The Zoo Health Club Corporation announces launch of neighborhood personal training studios nationwid
The Zoo Health Club, a staple of Ft. Lauderdale for almost 30 years and franchising nationwide, is introducing a smaller prototype personal training studio.   more...

Tax giant H&R Block is making new franchise opportunities available nationwide
Through its subsidiary, Express Tax Service, Inc., H&R Block is offering franchisees the flexibility of operating a free-standing tax preparation service or expanding an existing business by adding tax preparation under the EXPRESSTAX brand.   more...

Lyons & Wolivar, Inc. retains Jerome Wallace for Northern California office
Richardson Bradshaw Unz, principal and general manager of L&W Investigations Northern California office, recently announced the hiring of Jerome Wallace as director of business development.    more...

Athletic Nation Franchise Corp. Consumer Commercial Showing on ESPN, CNN, Discovery and History Chan
Athletic Nation announced today the airing of its first television commercial that will be test marketed in two markets; South Florida and San Francisco Bay Area.    more...

FANTASTIC SAMS HAIR SALONS IS ‘STYLIN’ IN DALLAS
Continuing to expand its “no appointments” necessary concept throughout the Dallas-Fort Worth area, Fantastic Sams announces the opening of two new salons at the Roanoke Crossing Shopping Center in Roanoke and the McAlister Square Shopping Center in Burleson.    more...

1-800-DRYCLEAN FRANCHISE WELL POSITIONED TO EASE CONSUMERS’ PAIN AT THE PUMP
According to a research survey conducted by The Nielsen Company during the first week of June 2008, “U.S. consumers are taking steps to compensate for rising gas prices.”   more...

Sandler Selects New Name
Sandler Sales Institute announced today that it has adopted a new name – Sandler Training – to reflect its broader capabilities and expansion plans.   more...

L&W Investigations named exclusive vendor of Cummins Diesel
L&W Investigations, the foremost private investigations firm specializing in insurance fraud, recently inked an agreement with Cummins Diesel to be the Columbus, Indiana-based company's exclusive vendor for workers comp investigations at its factories in Wisconsin, Minnesota, South Carolina, Kentucky, Indiana, Iowa, Texas and New Mexico.    more...

Seniors Helping Seniors® In-Home Services Establishes Franchise to Serve Delaware County, Pennsylvan
To help meet the growing demand of older Pennsylvanians who want to remain in their own homes and stay as self-sufficient as possible, Seniors Helping Seniors In-Home Services (SHS) has established a new franchise that will serve all the boroughs and townships of Delaware County, Pennsylvania north of Philadelphia.    more...

LA BOXING Continues its Dominance in Orange County, CA
Southern California-based LA BOXING Franchise Corporation continues its fast-growth pace with the signing of one franchise per week, taking the organization to 112 units in 19 states and Puerto Rico.    more...

Homes and Land Franchisees Honored as the Best in Real Estate Advertising
Homes & Land is one of America’s most visible brands and one of the country’s top franchisors. This year, the company celebrates 35 years of providing established advertising results for thousands of North American real estate agents. Homes & Land ranks highly in Entrepreneur magazine’s Top Home-based Franchises list, ranking at the top in the real estate advertising category.    more...

Foreclosure fraud…how desperate times can lead to desperate measures
The depth to which some individuals will sink in the face of a foreclosure continues to seek new levels. The latest ugly trend involves the foreclosed individual stripping their soon-to-be former homes of anything of value-countertops, chandeliers, rugs, plumbing fixtures, etc.    more...

MAUI WOWI® HAWAIIAN EXPANDS TO EURASIA VIA TURKEY MASTER FRANCHISE SIGNING
Maui Wowi Hawaiian, the premier destination for authentic Hawaiian products on the mainland, announced today that it has signed a master franchise agreement with ALOHA Danismanlik Hizmetleri, Insaat, Bilgisayar, Gida Turizm Ic ve Dis Ticaret Limited Sirketi (“ALOHA Limited Company”), an affiliate of TUNC Group.    more...

HomeVestors Names Top 10 Cities for Real Estate Investing for Second Quarter of 2008
HomeVestors of America, Inc., the company famous for its "We Buy Ugly Houses" billboards and America's #1 Home Buyer, has named the top 10 markets for real estate investing in the second quarter of 2008.    more...

Jeffrey Nyman elected as president of new Nevada Business Brokers Association
Jeffrey Nyman, Chief Executive Officer of First Choice Business Brokers (FCBB), USA, was elected to become the president of the recently founded Nevada Business Brokers Association.   more...

Rising Roll Gourmet `Heats Up' Morning Meetings
Rising Roll Gourmet a growing national franchise noted for its 50+ sophisticated combinations of sandwiches, soups and salads, announced the introduction of a breakfast catering program that features warm, gourmet breakfast sandwiches.    more...

Waterless Car Wash? ecowash mobile Franchise Set to Clean Up U.S. Market
A car wash that uses no water? A concept that at first sounds borderline impossible is fast becoming a reality around the world, and America is its next big stop.    more...

Multi-brand Owners Choose Little Caesars® Pizza for Growth
Little Caesar Enterprises, Inc. is growing in prime markets across the country, attracting the attention of multi-brand franchisees with an appetite for business growth and opportunity. In fact, some multi-brand franchisees have found Little Caesars so rewarding that they have divested other interests to focus on their Little Caesars business.    more...

FANTASTIC SAMS HAIR SALONS IS ‘STYLIN’ IN ATLANTA
Continuing to expand its “no appointments” necessary concept throughout the Atlanta area, Fantastic Sams announces the opening of two new salons at the Ridenour Shopping Center in Keenesaw and the Georgetown Shopping Center in Athens.    more...

Seniors Helping Seniors In-Home Services Establishes Franchise in Oxford, Michigan
To help meet the growing demand of older residents of Michigan who want to remain in their own homes and stay as self-sufficient as possible, Seniors Helping Seniors In-Home Services (SHS) has established a new franchise in Oxford, Michigan, north of Detroit.    more...

Newest DUCTZ Owner Comes Through The Franchise Web Portals.
DUCTZ owner Bill Polyniak searched the internet franchise web portals, did his homework and selected DUCTZ International as his business opportunity. “The franchise portals are an integral part of our franchise development marketing effort,” said John Rotche, DUCTZ president. “We rely on our portal partners to deliver qualified candidates, and they do.”    more...

Pump It Up Merges with BounceU
Pump It Up, the nation's largest franchise of interactive, indoor inflatable playgrounds for private parties, announced today that it has merged with Phoenix-based BounceU, its only direct national competitor. The transaction positions both private party franchises for domination of the indoor inflatable entertainment industry.    more...

NFL Great Lorenzo Neal Trains at Athletic Nation Gym
In personal fitness, there are lean options for men. Athletic Nation is trying to change that. "We really go after a market that doesn't get paid attention to," said Jeriko Retana, owner of the Athletic Nation gym in La Jolla.    more...

L&W Investigations ends 2nd quarter 2008 with best month ever
L&W Investigations, the foremost private investigations firm specializing in insurance cases and claims, enjoyed a first half quite similar to the Boston Celtics' championship-clinching performance in Game 6.    more...

Bark Busters offers July 4th Safety Tips for Dog Owners
With the excitement and commotion of the annual Independence Day holiday approaching, Bark Busters, the world’s largest and most trusted dog training company, offers helpful tips for the estimated 44.8 million U.S. dog owners on how to keep their dogs safe and calm during July 4th festivities.    more...

Veteran Naval Airman Trades in Flight Suit for Flip-Flops
When Robert and Cory Rajotte were married on the beaches of Hawaii three years ago, they never dreamed one day they’d be able to embrace the island’s famed “Aloha Spirit” in their professional lives.   more...

Welcome Race Fans!
Kart Trax Formula Racing just opened another facility and did its soft opening on June 25th at our newest location at 1565 West Main Street in Lewisville, TX.   more...

LA Boxing Franchise Continues Expansion into Affluent Chicago Suburb
LA BOXING Franchise Corporation, a national operator of distinctive cardio boxing, kickboxing and MMA health and fitness gyms, announced today the signing of its third franchise for the suburban Chicago area.    more...

Friendly Computers Gets Franchise Industry Expert Olvian Manz to Lead Extraordinary Growth Strategy
Friendly Computers, the country’s largest computer and consumer electronic retail, service and repair franchise touted for reliable and “friendly” customer support, today announced that it has tapped into the services of one of the franchise industry’s leading sales professionals to grow the chain more aggressively than ever before.   more...

El Pollo Loco Electrifies its Marketing Efforts
El Pollo Loco, the nation's leader in flame-grilled chicken, is driving its marketing efforts in a new way literally through the use of a three-wheel, sub compact electric car covered in bumper to bumper brand messaging and emblazoned with scorching red flames against a vivid purple background.    more...

MC2 Energy Drink Racing and Driver Garrett Liberty Join Forces for 7 Nationwide Series Races
Energy Drink Racing President and CEO Ronald Serota announced today that it will field a NASCAR Nationwide Series entry at the seven events listed below. Earlier today the Company signed NASCAR Nationwide Series Rookie Driver Garrett Liberty to a contract to drive the MC2 Energy Drink Racing Dodge with MC2 Energy Drink as the Primary Sponsor.   more...

Rising Roll Gourmet `Rolls' Out Plans to Add 15 Locations in Tucson and Phoenix
Executives of Rising Roll Gourmet, the renowned gourmet sandwich concept focusing on the 30-minute business lunch and catering, has teamed up with local franchisor Scot Wilson to roll out an aggressive expansion plan to open 15 locations in the Phoenix market in the next few years.   more...

National Franchise Company Continues Growth in Texas
Extra Innings, America’s leader of indoor baseball and softball training centers, keeps getting bigger in Texas. The Middleton, Massachusetts based Extra Innings Franchise Company continues its growth in the Lone Star State and nationwide with the signing of a new franchise agreement in the San Antonio area.   more...

L&W Investigations sniffs out the seedier side of foreclosures
You can’t pick up a newspaper or tune into the nightly news without hearing about some story on foreclosures. One of the latest byproducts of this national crisis has been the outbreak of fires and burglaries of foreclosed properties. It’s an area that has kept insurance companies on their guard and L&W Investigations, a private investigations firm specializing in insurance claims, on retainer.    more...

First Choice Business Brokers announces Master Franchises available in the UK
With its proven franchise concept First Choice Business Brokers (FCBB), USA, now announces Master Franchises are available in the UK. Therefore the Nevada franchise company dealing with business brokerage intends to open a branch office in London.    more...

FAST-FIX: A Franchise Opportunity to 'Watch'
As consumers nationwide are cutting back on frivolous spending in favor of the basics, retailers are taking a hit at the cash register. But for those like FAST-FIX, the world's largest franchise of jewelry and watch repair services, the weakened economy is offering a tremendous franchise opportunity, as more people are realizing it is less costly to repair an existing piece of jewelry than buy a new one.    more...

HAPPI HOUSE RESTAURANTS TO LAUNCH TEXT MESSAGE MARKETING PROMOTION
Happi House Restaurants Marketing Director, Kevyn Johnston, announced the company's commencement of a new Text Messaging advertising campaign, which furthers the chains effort to broaden its marketing towards the Generation Y group.    more...

House Doctors Operational Support brings growth
New Franchise owners now benefit from benchmarking. It can be challenging with any business to plan for the right growth and expected costs. However, new House Doctors franchisees now have the added benefit of being able to create business plans based on input determined from existing successful franchisees.   more...

Nevada franchise company plans branch office in London
With its proven franchise concept First Choice Business Brokers (FCBB), USA, now announces Master Franchises are available in the UK. Therefore the Nevada franchise company dealing with business brokerage intends to open a branch office in London.    more...

L&W Investigations enjoys 21 percent increase in May
L&W Investigations, the foremost private investigations firm specializing in insurance cases and claims, announced its May 2008 results indicating a 21 percent increase in adjusted gross receipts over May of 2007.    more...

Roark Capital Group Shares Vision of Advancing Quality Early Education in America
Primrose Schools, the nation’s leader in educational child care, announced today it has entered into a strategic equity partnership with Roark Capital Group, an Atlanta-based private equity firm.    more...

Bar-B-Cutie® Rolls Out Interactive Summer-Long Promotional Campaign
The World's Best Barbecue Since 1950* unveils 3-month "Cutie Summer Pass" promotion that features discount card, new menu selections and interactive photography.    more...

Mr. Handyman is looking to lend a hand in more metro Atlanta cities.
The Ann Arbor, Michigan based franchise home repair and maintenance company plans to open six locations in the Atlanta area over the next three years.    more...

EUREKA Woodworks, Inc. launches its EUREKA College & University Logo Program
EUREKA Woodworks, Inc is pleased to announce its EUREKA College & University Logo Program.   more...

Findley Group Triggers Franchise Growth of Games2U
Proving that business can be all fun and games, Games2U, a mobile video game theater and laser tag franchise, is bursting onto the entertainment scene with an aggressive entrance into the U.S. market.    more...

Established Fitness Franchise Adds Brawn of Findley Group to Boost International Growth
Featuring more muscle power than ever before, Snap Fitness has found a new workout partner that is getting the chain “in-shape” for unprecedented international growth.    more...

The Growth Coach Reaches Five-Year Milestone, Celebrates Franchising Success
If The Growth Coach put a candle on its anniversary cake for every business it has helped over the past five years, the flames would create a blinding blaze. Five years and thousands of healthier businesses later, The Growth Coach celebrates its continued franchising success in more than 140 markets across North America.   more...

Think Twice Before You Give Dad that Power Tool
It’s fitting that Father’s Day falls within National Home Inspector Appreciation Month in June.    more...

Pak Mail Passes 100 Store Milestone in Mexico
Evan Lasky, President and CEO of Pak Mail Centers of America, Inc., has announced that there are now 107 Pak Mail centers operating in Mexico.   more...

Wingstop Restaurants, Inc. Signs Former NBA Players Gary Payton and Brian Shaw
Former NBA players Gary Payton and Brian Shaw have signed an agreement with Wingstop to open three restaurants in southern California. The agreement is through Wingmen Ventures, LLC, a franchise investment group that includes Payton, Shaw, Dornell Griffin, Stanley Bae and Mike Shockley.   more...

EUREKA Woodworks, Inc. announces Chase Paymentech, LLC strategic alliance
EUREKA Woodworks, Inc., is pleased to announce that its strategic alliance with Chase Paymentech, LLC has developed a powerful national EUREKA credit card processing program.   more...