Franchise and Business Opportunities Articles

--Coffee Drive-Thru Slated to Open Early January-- Green Bay, WI— This isn’t going to be your typical press release. I just hope you’ll bear with me as I explain why. As a publicist for a rapidly growing company, it’s my job to place our franchisees and everything JO TO GO Coffee® related in the best possible light. I am the ultimate cup-is-half-full person in our office. So when the Marketing Director pulled me aside and gave me the contact information for our newest franchisee way north up in God’s Country, I began to hone the interview questions that I hoped would help me hit pay dirt, which for me is the details that would help me publicly celebrate all things Matt Marenger and JO TO GO Coffee®.
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Sales And Franchise Development Numbers Highest In Ten Years SARASOTA, Fla. —Signs Now, A Division of Allegra Network LLC, is wrapping up a successful 2006 with the highest sales and franchise development increase in over ten years. The company stands to gain 20 new franchisees with a 15 percent sales and store increase company wide. In 2006, Signs Now has recruited new franchise owners country-wide, including locations in Louisiana, Washington, Arizona, Illinois, Missouri, Florida, Georgia, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Maryland, North Carolina, Tennessee, California, Wisconsin and Texas.
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Free Seminar in San Diego Dec 1-2 and Riverside Dec 16, 2006 Now is your chance - Come Discover Maui Wowi Hawaiian and Rediscover Your Life. Maui Wowi Hawaiian is hosting a Free Open House Seminar in December. The Open House Seminar is designed for prospective franchisees to learn about Maui Wowi Hawaiian, the system, processes, and taste the products. This is a great opportunity to meet with the Development Team and Directors of Regional Support (Ron & Barbara Putman), and learn how you can take control of your future.
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 Healthy Menus Would Desert Moon Fresh Mexican Grille be focusing on fresh if President and CEO Gary Occhiogrosso had been happy with the food he was finding when he and his family ate out? We'll probably never know. But is was definitely his dissatisfaction with restaurant food that inspired him to make "The Fresh, Healthful Alternative to Fast Food" the motto at this fast casual chain based in Valley Cottage, N.Y.
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 ‘Power Shopper’ to Give Black Friday Bargain Hunters an Edge --JO TO GO Coffee® Features the Specialty Drink Created Specifically for Holiday Shoppers-- Green Bay, WI— Nationwide JO TO GO Coffee® will be open bright and early at 5:30 AM on Black Friday, November 24, 2006 to help the hordes of crazy bargain hunters shake off the sleepy effects of the previous night’s Thanksgiving dinner. The coffee drive thru is featuring the highly-caffeinated “Power Shopper” drink that JO TO GO Coffee® president Dick DuBois created to energize holiday shoppers.
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PITTSFIELD — Hot Harry's Fresh Burritos, which has multiple locations in Massachusetts, recently signed a development agreement with The Empire Builders, a Wilmington, N.C.-based franchise development company, to launch their nationwide expansion program. "We are very excited about our strategic partnership with The Empire Builders," said Samir Abdallah, president of Hot Harry's Fresh Burritos.
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Company takes next step in rapid franchise growth Vienna, VA, – Hair Cuttery, the nation’s largest privately held chain of full-service, value-priced hair salons announced today that it is expanding its franchise offering to include single unit opportunities. Tom Fihe, Vice President of Hair Cuttery Franchising, described the change as “an exciting opportunity for persons who are interested in a low-cost, high-performance business”. A typical Hair Cuttery Franchisee will now need to invest as little as $50,000 of personal capital for a single unit.
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Nashville, Tennessee, USA – Chocolate Graphics International USA LLC is pleased to announce that several of its licensees have been awarded the official licensing rights for chocolate products for select Southeastern Conference schools. Schools which are currently licensed are The University of Tennessee, Auburn University, Vanderbilt University, The University of Alabama, Middle Tennessee State University and a few others in Alabama and Tennessee. A variety of packaging options are available for retail, corporate and university clients.
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NEW YORK CITY - Mandler’s The Original Sausage Company serving a delicious variety of high-quality 9 1/2" long, European-style sausages in an inviting restaurant setting that merges graceful decor and comfort with a hip New York atmosphere, is now expanding its profitable quick-serve restaurant franchise into the great state of Massachusetts and Washington D.C.
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Company’s Licensed eBSP® Web Site Wins Silver Category In Visual Appeal Atlanta, GA – AIS Media announces that it’s Licensed eBSP® (eBusiness Solutions Provider) Web site was selected as a W³ Award Silver Winner in the category of Visual Appeal by the International Academy of Visual Arts. AIS Media was selected for this prestigious award out of over 2,300 entries.
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DAYTON, Ohio, – According to the National Family Caregivers Association (NFCA), more than one quarter (26.6 percent) of the adult population has provided care for a chronically ill, disabled or aging family member or friend during the past year. Based on current census data, that translates into more than 50 million people.
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Five Restaurants to be developed in Clark County Las Vegas, NV, - Rockin’ Baja Lobster, the San Diego Based chain of Baja Mexico-style cantinas recently signed a multi unit franchise deal with Las Vegas native David Borchers to build five Rockin’ Baja Lobster restaurants throughout Clark County. Borchers, a seasoned entrepreneur and experienced restaurateur, plans to open his first restaurant in Las Vegas by January of 2007. “When I was looking into franchises I knew that I wanted more than just a bar concept,” says Borchers. “Rockin’ Baja Lobster had that. Their extensive menu won me over and I am confident that it will do the same for the people in Vegas.” Rockin’ Baja Lobster has a one of a kind cuisine inspired by the unique cooking style found in Puerto Nuevo which highlights spicy, flash fried lobster served with fresh tortillas. Rockin’ Baja Lobster takes its own spin on the Baja style by offering “signature buckets” such as their Sombrero Bucket filled with lobster, crab, shrimp, steak, chicken and calamari steaks all cooked Baja style. Rockin’ Baja Lobster also has a highly successful beverage program of gourmet margaritas, specialty tequilas, and other unique drinks that account for 25-30% of restaurant sales. All menu items come with bottomless Caesar salad, rice and beans and all the fresh hot tortillas and salsa customers can eat. About Rockin’ Baja Lobster Rockin’ Baja Lobster was created from a family’s love of Puerto Nuevo lobster dinners. Joe DiRienzo converted his general grocery store into the first Baja style restaurant and his son Rick DiRienzo has since expanded it to six locations. Restaurants are typically 5,000 – 6,000 square feet, seat approximately 250 guests including the bar and check averages are $22.00.
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Gourmet Pizza Chain Expands in Austin, San Antonio, Houston Alexandria, VA, — Zpizza, the Southern California based gourmet pizza chain, recently signed three separate multi-unit franchising deals to expand throughout Texas. The three deals, all of which closed over the past three months, yield 11 new restaurants for the Lone Star State in major metro areas such Austin, San Antonio and Sugar Land. Zpizza headquarters is currently targeting Dallas and Houston and expects to close deals in those areas by fall 2006.
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Fast Casual Chinese Concept Growing By Leaps and Bounds Palm Desert, CA., - City Wok, the Southern California based fast casual Chinese concept, proudly announces the opening of its first franchised location. Tom Shahbazi, a former Quizno’s franchisee, opens his first location in Thousand Oaks, California Sunday, July 23, 2006.
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Cuppy's Coffee, Smoothies & More Fort Walton Beach, Florida, - Cuppy’s Coffee, Smoothies & More is pleased to announce three new leases signed in Payson, Arizona; Chino California and Lakeland, Florida. Opening dates range depending on location.
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Washington, D.C, - Move over stereotypical restaurant chains, Mr. Greek is coming through! The Canadian born Greek chain is ramping up its franchise sales and crossing the border. With its eye on a nationwide expansion plan and a virtually untapped Greek market, the concept is prepped and ready to take over the country.
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Gourmet Pizza Chain Beats Usual Suspects in Customer Choice Awards Washington, D.C., — Zpizza, the Southern California based pizza chain has received rave reviews since its inception in 1986 accruing customer choice awards in prominent publications such as the Los Angeles Times. Most recently voted “Best Pizza Restaurant” and “Best Pizza Delivery” in Washingtonian magazine, Zpizza continues to impress its nationwide customer base and broaden its status as the premier gourmet pizza restaurant in the industry.
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Midwest English Pubs, Inc to Open Four Pubs Alexandria, VA, — The Firkin Group of Pubs, an authentic English pub chain, recently inked a multi-unit franchise agreement bringing four pubs to Des Moines, IA. Midwest English Pubs, Inc is currently looking for their first location in Dallas and Warren counties. They expect to open their first pub in early in 2007. Named the 2005 “Best Pub in Toronto” by Toronto Sun Readers, The Firkin Group of Pubs is one of the most popular neighborhood pub chains in Canada and recently captured the title of the largest and fastest growing pub chain in the United States. Serving spectacular food in a friendly, authentic pub atmosphere Firkin Pubs draw families, students and professionals alike. “People all across the United States are falling in love with pubs again because of our expansion,” says Larry Isaacs, Firkin Director of Marketing. “The Firkin Group of Pubs is putting the relaxed, comfortable British pub atmosphere on the map in Iowa.” Firkin has pubs in five states Michigan, New York, Illinois, Texas, Virginia, Florida and another 200 currently in development throughout North America. About Firkin: Stanley Adelson and Ian Fisher opened the first pub, Fox and Firkin, in Toronto in May 1987. It was the idea of a traditional English neighborhood pub – where people could enjoy good drink and food in good company – that quickly built a stable of regulars. Selections range from a variety of beverages and delicious meals including: traditional English pub fare like fish and chips, burgers, sandwiches, as well as a selection of entrée dishes such as New York strip steak, roasted chicken, fresh fish and salads and—of course—a wide assortment of draft beers on tap and in the bottle. There are currently 39 units open in North America and 150 pubs in development in the United States. ###
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TORONTO, - Mr. Greek Restaurants, the largest and fastest-growing Greek franchise in North America, has introduced a brand-new menu. For this menu update, Mr. Greek’s creative team was asked to “think outside the box.” The result- a menu that is an experience in itself. Reminiscent of a gourmet magazine, the menu features full-page photos of delicious menu items, easy-to-follow descriptions and a first-person account of the experience associated with eating food from Mr. Greek.
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Nationwide Cardio Boxing and Kickboxing Fitness Franchise Organization Expands to 51 Units COSTA MESA, CA — LA BOXING Franchise Corporation, a national operator of distinctive cardio boxing and kickboxing health and fitness gyms, announced today the signing of its first franchise in Puerto Rico. The new franchise was awarded to Mr. Alberto De Diego. The sale of the franchise to be located in the Greater San Juan, PR, area, is the 51st franchise that LA BOXING Franchise Corporation has awarded.
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