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FranchiseInterviews.com Airs Program on World Talk Radio.
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MISSION VIEJO, Calif.,— inkTone, Inc., a new franchise company created to meet the growing demand for aftermarket print imaging supplies, has recently been developed by Franchise Services, Inc. inkTone retail stores will refill empty printer cartridges on-site, sell compatible inkjet cartridges and sell remanufactured toner cartridges.
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Minuteman Press International Inc., Farmingdale, NY, the #1 printing franchise (Entrepreneur, Jan 2007) is pleased to announce that the Minuteman Press Full Service Printing and Graphics Center in Hudson, Wisconsin, at 596 Outpost Circle, Suite H, Hudson, WI 54016 is now under new management and ownership; with a new attitude. The new owner of this Hudson franchise is Peter Keskey.
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Southbury, CT – The Entrepreneur’s Source (TES) continues to be the standards-setter for career coaching as it’s once again honored by Entrepreneur Magazine making “The Top Best Franchise” list in 2007.  This distinction started eight years ago when Entrepreneur Magazine ranked TES as the “Best of the Best Top Franchises” and has again every year since.
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Fort Walton Beach, FL - Alex Fisenko, the specialty coffee industry’s top espresso consultant, passed away January 21, 2007.
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Farmingdale, NY - Minuteman Press International, Inc., franchisor of 950+ International Minute Press and Minuteman Press Centers, through its franchising division, Ultra Franchising, Inc., has partnered with Chyten Educational Services, combining Chyten’s educational services with Minuteman’s franchising expertise to grow Chyten in other markets.
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80-Plus-Unit Franchise Breaks $40 Million Mark; Opens 19 New Restaurants
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San Diego, CA — One World Fine Foods, a specialty natural food and product market founded in San Diego in 2004 by Michael and Bibiana Bulloch, is now offering franchise opportunities to California and other parts of the country.
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Las Vegas, NV - Just 18 months after its launch, Business Advisers International
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NiteLites of Northern Kentucky, the Landscape Lighting Professionals to demonstrate the latest energy efficient lighting systems at the 2007 National City Home Products Expo.  The Expo is scheduled for January 26 through 28 at the Northern Kentucky Convention Center.  Hours of the show are 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM on Friday and Saturday, and 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM on Sunday.  Admission to the show is $10.00 for adults; admission is $5.00 for children 4-12 and for senior citizens.  Children under 4 years of age are admitted free.  A weekend pass is available for $25.00.  For more information about the show and a two dollar admission coupon visit http://www.homeproductexpo.com.
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MonitorClosely.com Digital Surveillance Systems with corporate offices in Cincinnati, Ohio has opened 23 franchise locations of its home-based business. 
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MISSION VIEJO, Calif., - TeamLogic IT®, a nationwide network of computer consultation, maintenance and repair businesses, recently opened its 25th franchise location. TeamLogic IT’s growth has exceeded industry averages and, in just more than one year, the company has expanded into 13 states including California, Delaware, Florida, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, New York, Oregon, South Carolina, South Dakota, Texas and Virginia.
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MISSION VIEJO, Calif., - Sir Speedy, Inc. is pleased to announce that it has been ranked on the “Printing Impressions 400” list. Sir Speedy ranked number 24.
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Company announces plans to open Regional Training Centers in Wilmington, North Carolina and Edinburgh, Indiana
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Yesterday, the Federal Trade Commission approved final amendments to the Franchise Rule. This is a significant development for the entire franchise community, and signals for the first time that franchise disclosure regulations promulgated in the 1970's are being retooled to address the environment in which franchise business operate in the 21st century. The phase-in period for the new Rule will be July 1, 2007 to June 30, 2008. Between those dates, either the current or the new Rule format will be accepted by the FTC; after the latter date, only the new disclosure format will be accepted.
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Nitelites of Charlotte, the Landscape Lighting Professionals, will demonstrate ways to bring a garden to life at the Southern Spring Home and Garden Show, to be held at the Charlotte Merchandise Mart. The show will run from February 28 through March 4, 2007. NiteLites of Charlotte, the Landscape Lighting Professionals, will demonstrate garden lighting techniques at the Southern Spring Home and Garden Show, the South’s premier home and garden, indoor and outdoor living exposition. The show, scheduled for February 28 through March 4, will be held at the Charlotte Merchandise Mart, and includes eight distinct areas – a garden showplace, interior showplace, kitchen and bath pavilion, outdoor living marketplace, building and home improvement, decorative art and crafts pavilion, taste and travel pavilion, and the Green Market. Admission to the show is $9.00 at the door, $7.50 for advance tickets. Admission is $7.00 each for groups of 20 or more (advance only). Children under 12 are admitted free. Parking for the show is $6.00. For more information concerning the show, visit www.southernshows.com. While attending the show, stop at the NiteLites booth # 2229. Todd Sterchi and his staff will show you their spectacular array of houses and landscapes illuminated by a NiteLites outdoor lighting system. They will also be happy to discuss ways to increase the value of a property, and extend the living space available.
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With the help of Funding Solutions, Cuppy’s Coffee is bringing in 2007 with a bang.
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Southbury, CT – Offering the first TES/BAI co-brand franchise, The Entrepreneur's Source (TES) and Business Advisers International (BAI) are now a one-stop/one source center for all entrepreneurial needs.
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Leading Senior Care Franchise Once Again in Entrepreneur Magazine’s Top 500 Franchises
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Landscape Lighting Franchise to  be on hand to demonstrate the latest techniques in architectural and landscape lighting at the 31st annual House Beautiful Home Decorating and Remodeling Show at the Del Mar Fairgrounds.  The show will be held January 26-28.
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NiteLites of Atlanta, the Landscape Lighting Professionals, will be available to demonstrate the latest products and techniques in landscape lighting at the 13th annual Atlanta Garden and Patio Show.  The show will be held at the Cobb Galleria January 25 – 28.  Show hours are 10:00 am -6:00 pm on Thursday; 10:00 am – 8:00 pm on Friday and Saturday; and 10:00 am – 6:00 pm on Sunday.  Admission to the show is  $10.00.  Children ages 6 – 12 will be admitted for $ 3.00.  Children under 5 are admitted free.  The show also features 20 fully landscaped gardens.  For more information on the show, visit www.atlantahomeshow.com.  While attending the show, please visit Joe and T. J. Pantano and their staff at the NiteLites display in booth # 901.  They will be happy to show their beautiful array of houses and landscapes enhanced by the installation of a NiteLites outdoor lighting system.  In addition, they will discuss the benefits of NiteLites specification grade low voltage lighting systems from NiteLites to light up any outdoor area. 
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Concerto Networks Announces First Franchise Owner to Offer Technology Support In Portland
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Greenwood Village, CO —Lauren Johnson, a rising star with a proven track record for success, has been appointed Vice President of Franchise Development for Navis, a leading commercial packaging and shipping franchise company with more than 150 locations in the United States and Canada. In her new role, Johnson assumes responsibility of overseeing Navis’ aggressive expansion plan, which includes adding 200 locations to the franchise system.
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NiteLites of Charleston, the Landscape Lighting Professionals, are delighted to announce their participation in the 2007 Remodel and Landscape Expo.  The show is scheduled January 19 through 21 at the Charleston Convention Center.
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NiteLites of Dayton, the Landscape Lighting Professionals, will provide a warm welcome and suggest ways to end winter gloom for attendees of Miami Valley Home Improvement Show scheduled for January 11-14 at the Hara Exhibition Center.
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Houston - In 2005, while enjoying his status as Houston’s most esteemed dog trainer, Jim Burwell decided to formalize his business concept, leverage his experience, and his reputation through the creation of a franchising business, to be called Jim Burwell’s Petiquette™. He announced his new business last month.
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NiteLites of Asheville, the landscape lighting professionals, will demonstrate property expansion options at the January Remodeling Expo.  The show will be held at the Palmetto Expo Center in Greenville, SC January 19 – 21, 2007.
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In May 2006, Medina Enterprises, a Nevada based company, purchased the assets of Java Jo’z Coffee & More, LLC, and Emerald Coast Manufacturing Inc.  From this transaction, the principle owner of Medina formed an association with another individual, and Cuppy’s Coffee & More, an international coffee franchise, emerged.
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NiteLites of Indianapolis, the Landscape Lighting Professionals, provides helpful tips on expanding your living space at the 49th Indiana Flower and Patio Show in Indianapolis, March 10 through 18 at the Indiana State Fairgrounds.  
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Landscape Lighting Franchise to  be on hand to demonstrate the latest techniques in architectural and landscape lighting at the 31st annual House Beautiful Home Decorating and Remodeling Show at the Del Mar Fairgrounds. The show will be held January 26-28.   NiteLites of San Diego, the Landscape Lighting Professionals, is delighted to announce its participation in the 31st annual House Beautiful Home Decorating and Remodeling Show. The show will be held at the Del Mar Fairgrounds January 26-28, 2007. Hours of the show are 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM on Friday and Saturday, and 10:00AM to 5:00 PM on Sunday. Admission to the show is free, parking will cost    $ 9.00. Additional information on the show is available at www.showsusa.net. While attending the show, be sure to stop at the NiteLites booth where Bill Garland and his staff will show his spectacular photos of homes and landscapes illuminated by a NiteLites outdoor lighting system. Mr. Garland will also discuss how to expand one’s living and entertaining areas without costly construction. With more and more homeowners trying to maximize their home’s living and entertainment space, it’s no wonder that the home construction and renovation business is booming. Remodeling or expanding the existing structure is one option available to the homeowner, but not the only option. By assessing the existing property, and adding landscape lighting, new living and entertaining spaces can be created without spending thousands of dollars. Now is a good time to reflect on the past season with regard to the existing property. What areas were used extensively?  What areas, like decks, patios, or gardens, were seldom used, or not used at all, especially once the sun went down?  Often, these areas go under-used, even though they are an integral part of the property. What can be done to make better use of these areas is both simple, and less expensive than a construction project. To make the under used areas of a property more inviting, and to add to the property’s overall ambience, an excellent option is architecture and landscape lighting. When lit, decks and patios are an extension of the indoor living area.  Colors and shapes in a garden come to life. Statue, ponds, gazebos become a focal point. In short, the addition of lights maximizes the space available.  While this sounds simple enough, there is a wide variety of lighting fixtures and lighting techniques to consider. Fixtures can range from dim lights used to gently illuminate a pathway for safety reasons, to bright security lights to illuminate larger areas. Techniques can include lights aimed to highlight a trees branches or foliage, or lights aimed downward to create a moonlight effect. If a pond or small waterfall is a part of the garden, underwater lights create an extraordinary effect. There are many other methods that can be used to accent a desired area, structure, or plant.   The homeowner can attempt to create the desired effect. This would entail knowing the areas of the property that would be lighted, the correct way to light those areas, and the know-how to install the lighting system. Another way to utilize lighting to expand the living and entertaining area is to hire a professional who has the training and experience to design the project, integrate the homeowner’s ideas into the project, and complete the installation. In this way the proper (and most effective) fixtures and techniques would be incorporated, along with a warranty on the parts and service, and a maintenance plan to ensure the ongoing enjoyment of the completed job.
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Grilled sandwich chain opens first location in the area; Launches concentrated growth plan with trip to Florida.
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NiteLites of Indianapolis, the Landscape Lighting Professionals, provides helpful tips on expanding your living space at the 49th Indiana Flower and Patio Show in Indianapolis, March 10 through 18 at the Indiana State Fairgrounds.
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NiteLites of Asheville, the landscape lighting professionals, will demonstrate property expansion options at the January Remodeling Expo. The show will be held at the Palmetto Expo Center in Greenville , SC January 19 – 21, 2007.
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Athens , Ga. – Padgett Business Services® ranked number one in the category of accounting and tax services in the Franchise 500® rankings recently published by Entrepreneur  Magazine. This is the 20th consecutive year that Padgett Business Services has been ranked in the Franchise 500®. The Franchise 500® rates franchise opportunities and rankings are based upon many factors; the most important factors are financial strength, stability, growth rate, size of the system, as well as the number of years in business and the number of years in franchising.
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NiteLites of Charleston, the Landscape Lighting Professionals, are delighted to announce their participation in the 2007 Remodel and Landscape Expo. The show is scheduled January 19 through 21 at the Charleston Convention Center .
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NiteLites of Dayton, the Landscape Lighting Professionals, will provide a warm welcome and suggest ways to end winter gloom for attendees of Miami Valley Home Improvement Show scheduled for January 11-14 at the Hara Exhibition Center . NiteLites of Dayton, the landscape lighting professionals, will be on hand at the Miami Valley Home Improvement Show to lift the spirits of the attendees by demonstrating an alternative to the long, dark winter days.  The Miami Valley Home Improvement Show will be held at Hara Arena January 11 - 14, 2007.  Hours for the show are 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM on Thursday and Friday, 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM on Saturday; and 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM on Sunday.  Admission to the show is $ 6.00 for adults, children younger than 15 are admitted free.  The show features Chico Garcia and Paul Daly from HGTV’s Divine Design, and Matt Fox and Shari Hiller from HGTV’s  Room by Room.  The show also offers a number of educational seminars directed towards the homeowner.
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Houston, - While enjoying his status as Houston’s most esteemed dog trainer, Jim Burwell decided to formalize his business concept, leverage his experience, and his reputation through the creation of a franchising business, to be called Jim Burwell’s Petiquette™. He announced his new business last month.“Our goal,” says Burwell, “is to share the ‘Burwell Method™’ of dog training and show like-minded men and women that ‘Opportunity Barks!’”
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Website Is Aimed At Helping Physicians Better Educate Their Patients Regarding Their Health Atlanta , GA , – AIS Media, Inc., an award-winning Internet solutions firm, today announced the launch of the Ross Abbott Ensure® web site. The site enables physicians to securely place online orders for Ensure® brochures, which they can pass on to their patients.
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News - Fitness Franchise
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Two Brands Join Together for Tanning Industry Growth
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American Franchise Companies Can Now Sell In Gulf Region Southbury, CT – A new international agreement signed by The Entrepreneur’s Source (TES) will make it easier for American franchise companies to now award business units and sell their products and services in the Gulf Region. The agreement signed between TES, the nationally-known career coaching firm, and Al-Tafra Holdings, of Saudi Arabia, is a Master Agreement allowing for business-to-business franchise selling. “We’re very excited about expanding abroad says Terry Powell,” CEO of TES. “This partnership represents the first of many international licenses we see in TES’s future. Our process of discovery and coaching will assist Saudi Arabians in learning about the many franchise opportunities available.” “Our research found TES to be the best partner for us to bring American franchises to Saudi Arabia,” said Dr. Samer Al- Hamad, board member and business development consultant for Al-Tafra Holdings. “Entering new markets is always risky, however, TES’s coaching and discovery process gives us the confidence we need to ensure success in bringing new businesses to our country.” Over the past five years, franchising has grown tremendously in Saudi Arabia. Saudi entrepreneurs generally have sufficient capital and a desire to own their own business, but are hesitant to strike out on their own with a totally new operation or idea, creating a good potential for franchising. “There is a cultural benefit to bringing the TES career coaching franchises to Saudi Arabia,” says Dr. Samer Al- Hamad. “In our society, men and women cannot socialize as they do in western cultures. The TES career coaching profession, with its home-based offices, will help Saudi women become entrepreneurs and allow them to be participating contributors to the labor force,” he added. Research has shown that 75% of the adult population has a desire to be self-sufficient regardless of country or culture. The franchising sector is growing exponentially both in the USA and globally. There are more than 17,000 franchise companies and 1.5 million franchises around the world. About The Entrepreneur’s Source With its Performance Enhanced Center located in Southbury, Conn., The Entrepreneur’s Source (TES) is North America’s leading independent business ownership consulting company with more than 250 offices in the United States and Canada. TES offers a full range of services to individuals interested in self-employment and companies searching for methods of expansion. The goal of The Entrepreneur’s Source is to help clients identify alternative career options that best meet their goals, needs and expectations. About Al-Tafra Holdings Tafra Holdings plays a major role in developing better investments that are both safe and lucrative through its innovative vision as well as its vast experience in the capital market.
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NiteLites, the Landscape Lighting Professionals, to hold the 2007 Annual NiteLites Conference in Myrtle Beach, SC February 2 – 3, 2007 at the Grande Dunes Members Club. NiteLites franchisees throughout the country will be attending the conference. NiteLites, the Landscape Lighting Professionals, to hold their 2007 Annual NiteLites Conference in Myrtle Beach, SC. NiteLites owners from Asheville, Atlanta, Augusta, Boca Raton, Central New Jersey, Charleston, Charlotte, Chicago, Cincinnati, Columbus, Dayton, Delaware, Ft. Lauderdale, Ft. Myers / Naples, Houston, Indianapolis, Jacksonville, Lima/ Toledo, Middle Tennessee, Myrtle Beach, Northern Kentucky, San Diego, Sarasota, Southeast Michigan, St. Louis, Tampa / St. Petersburg / Clearwater and West Palm Beach are invited to attend the conference.
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Colorado Springs, Colo., – Franchise Magazine has released its “Top 100 Franchises” for the year and LearningRx has made the list. It’s hardly the first accolade for the growing franchise, which specializes in cognitive skills therapy or “brain training.” The Colorado-based company was also recently named as the 45th-fastest growing franchise system by Franchise Times, which was soon followed by an exceptional franchisee Net Promoter Score of 69%. “While we knew our clients and franchise owners were very happy with our cognitive skills training programs based on the hundreds of calls, emails and letters we’ve received, it wasn’t until we applied the Net Promoter evaluation that we truly understood our level of franchisee satisfaction,” said Dr. Ken Gibson, founder and CEO of LearningRx. “With the average company in America coming in around 11%, our score of 69% just solidified that we were not only doing something we believed in, but also changing the lives of our clients and franchise owners for the better.” The recent ranking in Franchise Magazine’s Top 100 confirms industry speculation that “brain training” holds incredible potential for both educational/mental development and financial gain. Anjan Chatterjee of Popular Science even says “Prospecting for better brains may be the new gold rush.”
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Fantastic Sams Ranked 39th out of 500; Top 10% of Best Franchises Fantastic Sams, one of the largest full-service hair care franchises in the world, was recently ranked #39 out of 500 by Entrepreneur Magazine in its annual Franchise 500 listing, placing the salon chain in the top 10% of all ranked franchises. Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500 is widely considered the best and most comprehensive rating of franchises in the world. It uses a complex formula to identify today’s top franchise opportunities. The factors considered in the ranking include financial strength, stability, growth rate and size of the franchise system.
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MISSION VIEJO, Calif., —Franchise Services, Inc. is pleased to announce that two of it’s printing industry brands have been ranked on the “Printing Impressions 400” list. Sir Speedy ranked number 24 and PIP Printing and Document Services ranked number 60. The Printing Impressions 400 is a comprehensive ranking of leading printing companies in the United States and Canada. The listing ranks companies by sales revenues. The Printing Impressions 400 appeared in the December 2006 issue of Printing Impressions magazine, a trade publication for commercial printers. “To be among the top 25 of industry leaders is a great honor for us,” said Don Lowe, CEO of Franchise Services. “These rankings are a result of our franchisees who continue to build their businesses by adopting new technologies such as web-to-print solutions. The success of our brands is a reflection of their dedication to both their businesses and their customers.”
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Ft. Walton Beach, FL – The competition is heating up as Cuppy’s Coffee & More hits the industry with Hand Roasted, Hand Blended Coffee that is served in ‘Under a Minute’. Seven new locations across the country are planned for January 2007, starting the New Year off with high expectations for continued growth. “We plan to hit 100 operating stores before the fourth quarter of the year and we’re growing with more franchisees joining our family every day,” said Rachel Clark, Cuppy’s Vice President of Marketing. January Store Openings: Battle Creek, MI; Cranbrook, BC; Houston TX; Napa CA; Richmond VA; Sulphur Springs, TX; Tuscaloosa, AL. January Grand Openings: Crestview, FL; Shelbyville, IN
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We will go the extra yard for your bowl party! No party is too BIG or too small. Are you ready for February 4, 2007? We provide a convenient, entertaining presentation of our hand held crepes which allows you, the Coach, to be a guest and the MVP of your party! A party catered by the CrepeMaker is a Winner! Don't drop the ball - make the call TODAY! Have a Crepe Game! About CrepeMaker The original CrepeMaker® was established in 1992, an idea conceived in the minds of owners Christopher Hoffman and his wife, Maria Sune upon returning from a vacation in France. As they enjoyed the French crepes sold on the street carts of Paris, they envisioned an innovative hand held crepe concept for the streets of South Florida. They created a meal in hand filled with super fresh, delightful food combinations that would satisfy the heartiest of appetites and the sweetest tooth.
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Center…GRAND OPENING…Public Invited-Fri. Jan. 19, 2007 From 9am to 11am Minuteman Press International Inc., Farmingdale, NY, the #1 printing franchise (Entrepreneur, Jan 2007) is pleased to announce the Grand Opening of the newest Minuteman Press Full Service Printing & Graphics Center, owned & operated by Taunya & Jeffrey Foley, at 1960 Silas Deane Highway, Rocky Hill, CT., 06067. The public and working media are cordially invited to the Grand Opening/Open House from 9AM until 11AM on Friday January 19, 2007, at which light refreshments will be served & tours of the facility offered. RSVPs to requested. “Taunya and Jeff and their staff at the Rocky Hill Minuteman Press Full Service Printing and Graphics Center exemplify the franchise’s philosophy of delivering the highest quality printing, copying, and design products; all in a tastefully decorated and visually appealing franchised format, dedicated to serving the complete print needs of the Rocky Hill and capitol city community” noted Ron Rubin, RVP-New England for franchisor Minuteman Press International, Inc.. Minuteman Press in Rocky Hill offers design, printing, copying, bindery and related services.
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(Richmond, VA) -Rainbow Station, a provider of early childhood education programs, received the Better Business Bureau’s Torch Award for Marketplace Integrity, which attests that the business insists on exceptionally high standards of behavior in dealing with both customers and vendors. The company is now eligible for the International Torch Award. Gail Johnson, owner and CEO, founded Rainbow Station in 1989. “I built this company around five core values, including integrity, and reinforce them at every opportunity,” said Johnson. “This award is tangible evidence that when parents trust us with their children, we do what we say we’re going to do.” Rainbow Station offers preschool, nursery school, private kindergarten and The Village, an after-school recreation and summer camp program. The Get Well Place at Rainbow Station provides an onsite facility to care for children who are mildly ill when their parents must work and is staffed by a full-time registered pediatric nurse. There are six corporate Rainbow Station schools in Richmond, VA and franchise locations in Virginia, North Carolina and Texas. All corporate and franchise schools are accredited, or seeking accreditation, by the National Association for the Education of Young Children, the National Afterschool Association and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.
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Entrepreneur magazine has released it's annual top 10 franchises for the year 2007:
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(Fort Walton Beach, FL) - Cuppy’s Coffee & More is now approved on the Small Business Association (SBA) franchiseregistry.com. The Registry listing will ensure expedited loan process for Cuppy’s franchisees and prospective franchisees obtaining SBA financing. “This SBA approval allows our Cuppy’s franchisees going through the loan process to work with banks directly, “ said Morgan Powell, Director of Finance, Cuppy’s Coffee, Smoothies & More. “By doing so, we save the franchisee substantial time and money by enabling them to work directly with banks without the hassle of a middle man.” By centralizing the review process, the SBA ensures consistency, speed and sensitivity to industry-specific considerations.
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