Franchise Press Releases

SUPERCOUPS AWARDS GRAND PRIZE WINNERS WITH ALL-INCLUSIVE TRIPS FOR TWO TO HARD ROCK PARK Trips to world’s first rock ‘n’ roll theme park in Myrtle Beach part of national SuperCoups promotion
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SUPERCOUPS ANNOUNCES WINNER OF "LUCKY LEMON" CHARITABLE CAMPAIGN TO BENEFIT ALEX’S LEMONADE STAND FOUNDATION Richmond Resident Wins $1,000 Instantly
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SUPERCOUPS ANNOUNCES WINNER OF ONLINE "WHEN LIFE GIVES YOU LEMONS, YOU WIN" CHARITABLE CAMPAIGN TO BENEFIT ALEX’S LEMONADE STAND FOUNDATION Kittery Resident Wins $1,000 Instantly
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SUPERCOUPS ANNOUNCES WINNER OF "LUCKY LEMON" CHARITABLE CAMPAIGN TO BENEFIT ALEX’S LEMONADE STAND FOUNDATION Scarborough Resident Wins $1,000 Instantly
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SUPERCOUPS ANNOUNCES WINNER OF "LUCKY LEMON" CHARITABLE CAMPAIGN TO BENEFIT ALEX’S LEMONADE STAND FOUNDATION Rochester Resident Wins $1,000 Instantly
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Sandler TrainingSM at a Glance
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Sandler Selects New Name Change Reflects Expansion Plans, Rebranding Program
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DATELINE: WESTBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS...
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As 1-800-DryClean continues to grow, not only is it important for us to recognize franchise owners who exhibit outstanding performance, but it’s as equally important for the system to recognize the employees of our businesses. Beginning this year, we put a call out on Team Site for nominations and are pleased to recognize Driver Bill Frothingham from Steve and Carmen Nashland’s organization in Apex, NC as our inaugural Franchise Employee of the Year Award. "It takes great, dedicated employees in order to build a successful and profitable business," said Shannon Toler, President of 1-800-DryClean. The Nashlands started their business in 2002 and currently operate a two-van business with a customer base of more than 4,000 who have used their service. "Bill is great, and I think this job works for him because of the flexibility it offers," said Nashland. "He’ll celebrate his fifth year with us this Fall, and we’re so lucky to have him." Frothingham’s customer service-oriented approach prompted Nashland to nominate him when the opportunity presented itself. "Bill is always so polite and he goes the extra mile by evening taking treats for our customers’ dogs!" said Nashland. "He’s also very picky, and takes the time to do things like check for missing buttons. I never worry about Bill because he has an owner’s mentality with everything he does." Frothingham describes himself as meticulous. "I spend quite a bit of time at the plant and have a really good rapport with the people there," he said. "Our customers spend their hard-earned money on a service so I don’t mind taking the time to make sure it’s right." Recognizing that the Nashlands put a lot of effort into their business makes Frothingham even more focused on ensuring a high quality product for their customers. He carries biscuits for the dogs on his routes to impress the customers and also as a peace offering. He’s been bitten after a biscuit only once, he said! "He’s so careful and extremely reliable that I never worry when he’s representing our 1-800-DryClean franchise," said Nashland. "The driver position is so important. Bill has the responsibility of interacting with the Nashland’s customers, the drycleaning plant and with their other employees," said Toler. "This award and Bill Frothingham exemplify the values and traits required in a customer-focused business like 1-800-DryClean." Frothingham said he was shocked when he found out he’d received this recognition. "My family and I moved to North Carolina about six years ago and I stumbled into this job," he said. "But it’s a good job and I have a lot of independence. I also get to be home with my three daughters when they get home from school, which is great." ABOUT 1-800-DryCLean:
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1-800-DryClean is proud to name Wouter Verkerk as its inaugural Employee of the Year. Shannon Toler said the contributions Wouter made during the development of Route Runner earned him this recognition.
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Goodyear, Arizona, resident Nancy Herrington recently opened a Mr. Handyman franchise serving the West Valley.
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San Antonio, Texas –Souper Salad, Inc., parent company of Souper Salad and Grandy’s restaurants, has named Tim Taft as its new Chief Executive Officer. San Antonio-based Souper Salad, Inc. is owned by an affiliate of Sun Capital Partners.
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Mr. Handyman wants to come into Rhode Island.
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Local Molly Maid Franchise and Hot Legs Running Club to Host 5K Race to Raise Awareness of Most Unreported Crime
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Local Demand for Home Cleaning Services `Drives’ Increased Presence of Signature Blue and Pink Cars to Baltimore
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LONE TREE, Colo.-Maxx Business Solutions, has completed a rebranding campaign aimed at highlighting their unique approach to the credit card processing industry. "Our clients - the merchants - are our life blood," stated Scott Burke, President of Maxx Business Solutions. "We wanted to create public marketing campaign that reflects that commitment. Maxx Merchants will be the new face of the company and our aim is clear - to become a Merchant's Best Friend."
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Boca Raton, FL –Five Star Entertainment, one of the largest production companies in the country, has selected ANDY OnCall® to be featured on the national daily morning talk show "The Balancing Act". "The Balancing Act" is an original, half-hour series for working women on LIFETIME Television.
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Former San Francisco 49er© and NFL Pro Bowler Lee Woodall To Make Presentation on Business Opportunities for Professional Athletes Assimilating to Life After Sports
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‘Everybody Wants to be a Dog’™ as the Newest Dog Daycare, Spa and Boarding Facility Opens
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Simply Retail welcomes Great Wraps - The NEW American Sandwich as their partner for the Simply Real Estate service.
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Home Helpers Operations Team Earns Senior Care Advisor Credential
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Oakland, CA – 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.
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Trips to world’s first rock ‘n’ roll theme park in Myrtle Beach part of national SuperCoups promotion
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Franchisees Embrace Education Campaign and Community Fundraising for Ms. Molly Foundation
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Franchise Owner Handles the Dirty Problem of Pet Waste Removal While Striving to be a Leading 'Green' Service Provider in Phoenix
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Full service hair salon brand continues local growth; Calls for 15-20 additional salons in the next 2-3 years
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Massage Heights Joins Growing List of Franchisors Investing in Litigation Insurance Cherry Creek Insurance Serves Rising Number of Franchisors with Unique Form of Coverage
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MonitorClosely.com July 2008 Training Class
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Celebrates 10 Years of Exclusive Pink Glove™ Treatment
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Franchisees Embrace Education Campaign and Community Fundraising for Ms. Molly Foundation
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Roosters Central Texas Regional Development Sold with Plans to Duplicate Opportunities
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San Diego, CA-- Founder and President, Harish Babla of the Grins 2 Go® photography franchise chain, was presented with the IndUS Business Journal Award of Excellence in the Franchisor category. The Award honors the individuals "that best represent the influential South Asian business community in the US," according to the IndUS Business Journal, Editor, Martin Desmarais.
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Ann Arbor, MI.,– 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.”
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Friends Who Grew Up Together in the Chicago Neighborhood of Bridgeport Will Open the 37th U.S. Location of Buffalo Wings & Rings
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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.
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ANDIS SPONSORS ATTEMPT TO BREAK WORLD RECORD FOR HAIRCUTS Ivan Zoot to Clip Over 300 Haircuts in 24 Hours on August 22 to Top Record Racine, WI - Helping to set a new world record is an opportunity that doesn’t come along often. You can assist Ivan Zoot, director of education and training at Andis Company, in breaking the current Guinness World Record for the most haircuts in a 24-hour period. Zoot is staging a haircutting marathon at Roosters Men’s Grooming Center, at the Anderson Arbors Center, 13343 U.S. Highway 183 North, in Austin, TX on Friday, August 22. Beginning at 3:00 p.m., he intends to break the current record of 300 and is looking for shaggy haired volunteers who like their haircuts fast and for supporters to cheer them on while enjoying free food and live music. Sponsors include the Andis Company, Woody’s Men’s Grooming Products and Roosters Men’s Grooming Centers. Proceeds will benefit the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Texas and Children With Hairloss.
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Former Ford Motor Company Employees Realize Their Dream of Operating a Restaurant
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GRAPEVINE, Texas— Rotobrush® International LLC, the market leader in air duct cleaning, announces its new Preferred Customer Program and Preferred Mart, further enhancing the company’s focus on increasing customer success. The Preferred Customer Program offers customers different levels of benefits, such as special discounts, additional training and marketing support tools. The Preferred Mart, open to all preferred customers, is an online shopping area for customized business, marketing, apparel and promotional items.
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Darrell New, vice president of Guerrilla Marketing for 1-800-DryClean, started the concept in 1988 during his last semester of college. Today, 1-800-Dryclean franchise serves more than 30,000 customers across 25 states.
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Norwell, Mass. – 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. The new company will be the exclusive franchisor of The Koko Smartraining System.
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FRESH COAT ROLLS OUT NEW OFFICE & COMMERCIAL INTERIOR PAINTING SERVICE Building on Success of Residential Focus, Growing Franchise Adds New Revenue Stream
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Home Helper’s new president sees a bright future for the franchise
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Former Competitors Partner to Grow Superior Wash as Nation’s No. 1 Brand
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ULTRA FRANCHISING HOSTS FREE SEMINAR HIGHLIGHTING 3 TOP FRANCHISES - SAT. JULY 26TH & SUN. JULY 27TH FROM 10AM TO 6PM AT THE MARRIOT, 301 S. MARKET STREET, SAN JOSE, CA
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DALLAS- 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. They are as follows:
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International Expansion for Coffee/Smoothie Leader Accelerates; New Franchise Partner Set to Open Fixed Location and Mobile Kiosks in Major Coastal Tourism Areas
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CINCINNATI – From donuts to oil changes to video rentals, a major national franchise brand is associated with virtually every product and service out there – except interior painting.
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Ductz International awarded 33 franchise territories during the first half of 2008, surpassing new territories for all of 2007
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ANN ARBOR, MI– John Rotche, president of DUCTZ International, LLC, a Belfor company, announced a re-structuring of the company’s senior management to better serve the needs of their expanding network of indoor air professionals.
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Professional Nevada Business Brokers founded non-profit trade group with the aim to set quality standards – First Meeting of the association attracted over 100 attendees – Enforcing the significance of the business broker permit
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CINCINNATI – 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. Built on the foundation of empowering small business owners to survive and thrive, the purely business coaching concept has grown to become the second largest business coaching franchise in the world since opening its doors in 2002.
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-- Restaurant Chain Plans Aggressive Growth in 2008, 2009 --
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It’s `One Giant Party’ in Markets Around the Country as Two Top Players Join Forces
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U.S. Local Business Association’s Award Plaque Honors the Achievement
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Coral Springs, FL—Accessible Home Health Care today announced the opening of its third franchise location in Maryland, under the name of Accessible Home Health Care of Prince Georges County.
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Coral Springs, FL— Accessible Home Health Care today announced the opening of its fourth franchise location in Maryland, under the name of Accessible Home Health Care of Montgomery County.
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Gabriel Roqueta, Carlos Bernal and Hector Fernandez Join the Gamer Doc Team
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Franchise Experts to Help Ease Pain of the Country’s Frustrated Computer Users with Aggressive Expansion Plan for Tech Services Chain
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Extending operations internationally means careful planning, choosing the right partners and observing cultural and language traditions as well
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Full service hair salon brand continues local growth; Calls for 15-20 additional salons in the next five years
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Full service hair salon brand continues local growth; Calls for 15-20 additional salons in the next five years
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DATELINE: WESTBOROUGH, MA...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.
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L&W Investigations named exclusive vendor of Cummins Diesel
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DATELINE: WESTBOROUGH, MA...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. L&W Investigations, a private investigations firm specializing in insurance claims, has become a regular authority on this ever-increasing type of crime.
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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. The Westborough, Massachusetts-based investigations company ended its first half with an historic June 2008, up 56 percent over June 2007, which makes it the largest month ever for the company in terms of cases invoiced.
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U.S. Local Business Association’s Award Plaque Honors the Achievement
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If you like the idea of being self employed yet entering the marketplace with an already established business then a franchise might be a good opportunity for you. However, there is a lot to learn about franchises before taking a leap into this entrepreneurial world. Your previous business experience, amount of investment, and personal preferences will play a huge role in whether or not you are suited for a franchise. Plus, you will need to have a franchise idea to help you get started. All franchises have the possibility of being lucrative and they all have the possibility of failing. Most of the time the making or breaking of a franchise is the franchise owner and his ability to overcome problems that present themselves not to mention staying dedicated to the franchise at all times. There are three basic types of franchises, including wholesale distribution, products, and services. The type of franchise you should pick is not the one that has the supposed possibility of making you the most money because this simply won’t work. The most lucrative franchise for anyone is the one they find enjoyable and don’t mind dedicating all their free time to making a success. Before choosing the type of franchise you want to open you will need to consider your business experience, the investment you can make, and what you would enjoy doing. Investment When it comes to franchising you will be expected to pay a one time franchise fee simply to have the rights to open that franchise. This one time non-refundable fee ranges depending on the franchise you are interested in. There are also other fees associated with franchises like startup expenses, licensing, insurance, inventory, royalties, and marketing fees. Different franchises have different fees so it is important to consider all the fees associated with each franchise you are interested in. Once you calculate the initial investment for the franchises you are interested in then you will be able to determine which one best fits your financial situation. If you don’t have the capital for opening a particular franchise then you should find one more suited to your financial situation. For example, if you want to open a Bruegger’s Bagel Bakery franchise then you need a net worth of at least $200,000 with liquidity of $100,000. The estimated cost of opening your franchise is from $230,000 - $489,000 plus the additional cost of real estate. As you can see this franchise idea requires a significant investment, which should only be made by someone who has the money and commitment to this type of franchise. A more affordable franchise is from Dollar Store Services. With only $48,900 you could have the turnkey franchise up and ready to go. Only $15,000 of liquid capital is required for this franchise and estimated capital investment is from $48,900 - $600,000. The coffee business has been booming and Starbucks is a perfect example. However, Starbucks are really expensive franchises to get into. So, if you have a coffee franchise idea in mind and don’t have much to invest consider the Folgers Coffee Heaven Franchise. The minimum investment required is $9,999, which is one of the lowest franchise fees out there. Business Experience Many individuals have a franchise idea, the necessary capital, and run with it without ever considering their business experience and whether or not they are suited to making their franchise work. If you want a lucrative franchise you need to be able to make the business work. And, experience in that particular business will work wonders. For example, if you have worked at a fast food restaurant for 15 years and know all the ins and outs of the business then opening a fast food franchise of your own makes the most sense. You have the business experience and the knowledge in that business to make it work. On the other hand, if you have been a banker for 15 years and decide to open a fast food franchise you will not have the same level of business experience to make it as successful as possible. Of course, you can go through training and the like, but if you don’t know your franchise idea’s business inside and out you won’t get off to the best start. You may have zero fast food experience, but have always dreamed of opening a McDonalds. If you choose to do so you will need to team up with a manager who is very knowledgeable and experienced in the fast food business to help you make your new franchise successful. Not all franchises help franchisees significantly once they get up and going. In fact, if you are looking for your franchise to hold your hand because you don’t know the business then you will probably fall flat on your face. The importance of having some basic business experience in the franchise you are dreaming of cannot be stressed enough. So, What Franchise Idea is Best for You? Now that you have evaluated your liquidity, total investment, and personal business experience you are that much closer to finding the right franchise idea. Remember, however, that while having the financing and experience down there is still one very important element. What’s left you might be wondering? The answer is personal interest. If you are not personally interested in selling hamburgers and making the general public want to eat more hamburgers then you are going to have a tough time making your hamburger franchise a success. So, when considering franchise ideas keep these three key points in mind, investment, experience, and personal interest, to make sure you find the best franchise for you. For more information on franchises or to search for a franchise to purchase please visit www.franchisegator.com. ###
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NEWPORT BEACH, CA  With the release of the Mitchell Report and the continuing concern over performance enhancing drugs in sports, youth athletes should be educated on the methods to improving their athleticism without the use of drugs.
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The first point to make about Royalties is that good Franchise systems should look at them not as a payment but rather as a remittance. It is the Franchisor’s share of the income derived from customers or clients. The Franchisee collects that fee along with all other revenues from the customer. It’s an important concept because it emphasizes that the customer ultimately pays for everything, including the Franchisor’s royalty, the Franchisee’s overhead, all costs of sales, employee’s salaries, and the Franchisee’s profit. Therefore it’s all about the customer – as it should be.
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So you think you want to franchise your pizza concept. You think that if you started to franchise you’d become rich. You think that because you don’t have to actually run all the new stores that your people problems are over because you don’t have all those employee problems. Maybe, maybe not. Want to know why?
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Yum! Brands, Inc., with more than 34,000 restaurants in over 100 countries, is the parent to A&W Restaurants, KFC, Long John Silver's, Pizza Hut and Taco Bell. As the world's largest restaurant company with more than 850,000 employees around the world, our continued success in the marketplace depends on creating an environment where all people are valued, appreciated, and have the opportunity to grow and learn. That is why we have built a global culture focused on respect and recognition. One of our founding "How We Work Together" principles states: "We believe in people, trust in positive intentions, encourage ideas from everyone, and actively develop a workforce that is diverse in style and background." Moreover, Yum! is committed to realizing the business benefits of driving diversity and inclusion by developing current and future business leaders, franchisees and suppliers who reflect the changing demographics of our customers. Everyone in the company - from senior leaders at the Restaurant Support Center to team members in restaurants - is accountable for fostering an inclusive, diverse workplace culture. "Yum! Brands' commitment to diversity helps drive all aspect of our business," said David C. Novak, Chairman and CEO of Yum! Brands, Inc. "It's important that our global culture is actively developing a workforce with a broad mix of backgrounds and viewpoints at all levels of management. Building on our diverse foundation at all of brands gives us a competitive edge." That competitive edge is as important in the world of franchise operations as it is in restaurants owned by the company. "Actively developing a workforce that is diverse in style and background applies to our franchising efforts as well as to our company restaurant operations," said Scott Haner, Vice President, Development for Yum! Brands, Inc. "Diversity is not a strategy or program at Yum! Brands. It's a shared commitment by all of us to uphold the company's founding truths and live our 'How We Work Together' principles every day. It's the way we do business." Yum! Brands is actively looking for minority franchisees to bring the company's great brands to more customers. Not all brands are available in all trade areas. This article is not an offer (which can only be made via prospectus). Yum! Brands continues to be recognized for its efforts in developing a diverse workforce. Here is additional information about the company's commitment to diversity:
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A former screenwriter and TV producer, Teddy premiered his Mr. Handyman franchise on October 18, 2004. Now he produces results for his customers. Here Teddy reveals what it takes to be a successful Mr. Handyman franchisee and why you need to complete the (confidential) questionnaire. Q & A: You explored several franchises, why Mr. Handyman? I liked how I looked in their apparel. Seriously. They proved that if you follow their system, you don’t have to be handy to be successful. Anything else? Their three-phase training program; their management software; their marketing savvy; their employee recruitment materials; and, I liked their people. How much money do you make? (Ha, ha) Most franchisors don’t make an “earnings claim” in their UFOC. Mr. Handyman does, so when you look at the numbers you can see for yourself that it’s a good business opportunity. What does a franchise cost? Great question. And it’s best answered by a Mr. Handyman franchise sales counselor. So complete the questionnaire and a sales counselor will contact you soon. What do you like best about the other Mr. Handyman franchisees? Their willingness to share ideas. I spend a lot of time on Team Web [Mr. Handyman’s franchisee intranet.] What skills make for a successful Mr. Handyman franchisee? You should be a good communicator; a people person; be well organized; and, it’s very important that you have a management or a sales background. Who are your customers? Between time-starved families and “do-it-for-me” baby boomers—a generation that’s done it all, but doesn’t want to do it anymore—we keep very busy. How do you get customers? Entrepreneur magazine ranked us as the #1 handyman franchise so our brand name is a great asset. We’re very community minded; our satisfied customers refer business to us; and, we use the Web. Did you attend a Discovery Day at the home office? Yes, and I felt at home. I knew Mr. Handyman was a good fit, plus I met some great people who’ve become colleagues and dear friends. Any highlights from your Mr. Handyman experience? I recently called on my Hollywood contacts to get Mr. Handyman gift certificates included in the Academy Awards’ presenter gift baskets. We were the ‘talk of the town.’ What advice would you give someone considering Mr. Handyman? If you want to build an equity business that offers financial rewards while enjoying a family-friendly work schedule, talk to a Mr. Handyman franchise sales counselor. [Complete the confidential questionnaire below.] Your exclusive territory includes the celebrity-filled enclave of Beverly Hills, any tell-all stories? What happens in Beverly Hills stays in Beverly Hills.  
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DATELINE:  WESTBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS...
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Houston TX – COMPUTER EXPLORERS, a company dedicated to technology learning, introduced Scratch, a new programming language which makes it easier for students to create their own animated stories, video games and interactive art during its Annual International Conference April 25 – 27, 2008 in Houston, TX.
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Atlanta, GA– Georgia based Flip Flop Shops announced Friday that they will be opening this year in Boise, ID with a new franchisee thanks to their partnership with the franchise lead generating website, Franchise Gator. FFS has only been franchising its Flip Flop Shops retail stores since January of this year and currently has 6 units operating and two in development.  The Boise franchise comes on the heels of Flip Flop Shops first franchise sale in Nashville, Tennessee scheduled to open this summer.
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The World's Best Barbecue Since 1950® scorches records with new store openings in Allen, TX, Marietta, OH and Warner Robins, GA
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Steven Greenbaum and Brian Spindel Named Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year® 2008 Award Finalists in the Rocky Mountain Region
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CHARLOTTE, NC- Gus Gruber launched DUCTZ of The Triangle in Raleigh in February 2006.  Within a year he began receiving service calls outside the territory.  To meet the demand for business, Gus set his sights 170 miles west on Charlotte—North Carolina’s largest city.
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MonitorClosely.com the Nations Leading Digital Surveillance Systems Franchise Announces 11 New Locations
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ATLANTA, GA (June 3, 2008) – Last April, Peter Patanzo decided it was time for a change. He wanted to do something new, different, and totally unrelated to the career he’d had for the past 35 years. Having had his own business in the past, he knew that they required large capital investments. Peter wanted something with a low capital investment and a high return.
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Coral Springs, FL —  Accessible Home Health Care today announced the opening of its first franchise location in Colorado, under the name of Accessible Home Health Care of The Rockies. 
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Arlington Heights, Illinois,– Les O’Hara, owner of DUCTZ of Chicago North Shore, received the Franchisee of the Year Award from DUCTZ Indoor Air Professionals at the DUCTZ International Convention in Orlando, Florida.  The Franchisee of the Year Award is given to a DUCTZ owner who has been in business for more than 24 months, and is ranked the highest in various categories of success including total sales.
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ATHENS, Ga.– Padgett Business Services® has been ranked as part of the Top 200 Franchises in the spring issue of Franchise Market Magazine.  Endorsed by ASBDC (Association of Small Business Development Centers) and SCORE “Counselors to America’s Small Business”, Franchise Market Magazine is designed as a resource to entrepreneurs and small businesses.
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ATHENS, Ga. – Padgett Business Services® was recently named a Top 50 franchise as part of Franchise Business Review’s annual Franchisee Satisfaction Awards. Winners were chosen based on a survey sent to over 300 leading franchises throughout North America, representing over 65,000 franchisees-this makes it the largest franchisee satisfaction survey ever completed.
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ATHENS, Ga.– Padgett Business Services® has once again been ranked first in the Franchise 500® category of Business Financial Services by Entrepreneur  Magazine.  This is the 21st consecutive year that Padgett Business Services® has been ranked as one of the top franchise systems listed in the Franchise 500®.issue of the magazine.
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ATHENS, Ga.– Padgett Business Services® has once again made the ‘Top 100’ in Accounting Today’s annual ranking of tax and accounting firms.  Padgett, ranked 61st in the 2008 ‘Top 100’ issue, is a leading provider of financial reporting and tax consulting services to small business owners throughout North America.
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ATHENS, Ga.– Roger Harris, President and COO of Padgett Business Services®, recently participated in a panel of tax experts in the May web-cast of Tax Talk Today.  The IRS offers Tax Talk Today as a free, live, monthly interactive web-cast to educate tax professionals with contemporary and complex issues. This is the fourth time that Harris has been chosen to appear on Tax Talk Today panel.
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Army Veteran Returns to San Diego to Get Back into Business
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Columbus outdoor lighting experts, NiteLites Outdoor Lighting, provides effective ways to improve the curb appeal of a home for resale or simply for personal pleasure.
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Tasti D-Lite Signs its First International Development Agreement in South Korea
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Lake Gaston, North Carolina--Out on the water and hungry? Now you can get pizza between mile markers 9 and 10 from the Manny and Olga's Pizza Boat. Look for the yellow and red flags.
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BEAVERTON, OR–– Nike today announced the winners of the Nike SPARQ Training “My Better” Championship hosted this past weekend at more then 60 Velocity Sports Performance Centers across the country. 
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Printing Cartridge Aftermarket Expert Selected to Lead Company’s Growth 
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The number one Italian Ice Franchise moves across the U.S.
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Established National Dog Daycare Opens Newest Location
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Company Awards Large Charlotte Market to Single Ownership Team
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BounceU children's play center promotes family time at facility; The Learning Channel recently spotlights BounceU
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On May 19th, The Balancing Act, the television series dedicated to addressing the issues facing today’s professional woman, will feature Andrea Molitor, a successful Fantastic Sams franchisee from Florida, talking about the life-balance benefits Fantastic Sams salon ownership offers to working moms.
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Existing Tasti D-Lite Owners Sign Franchise Agreements with Tasti D-Lite LLC
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ANN ARBOR, MI,- DUCTZ Indoor Air Professionals, the nation's largest heating, ventilation and air conditioning restoration business, keeps good company this month in Entrepreneur's "All The Best" feature section.
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Combination Will Create Third Largest U.S. Quick Service Restaurant Company With Approximately $12.5 Billion In Annual System Sales
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Manny & Olga’s Inks agreement for its newest franchise unit for its Reno, Nevada Debut
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Conshohocken, PA—Saladworks, the nation’s first and largest fresh-tossed salad chain announced today it has signed an agreement with a multi-unit developer for three locations in Boston, MA. This will be the first foray for the quick casual restaurant leader in the region. Terms of the agreement were not disclosed.  
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Leading hair salon chain plans for 35 locations in Philadelphia in the next five years
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Coral Springs, FL — Accessible Home Health Care today announced the opening of its first franchise location in Pennsylvania, under the name of Accessible Home Health Care of Montco. 
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Altoona, PA – Team Spirit Fitness Centers is expanding its territory and will soon be opening fitness centers in cities throughout Colorado.  The company executed a master franchise agreement with The Murray Group, Inc., who will be developing 50 fitness centers throughout the state over the next several years. 
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Over 30 Velocity Trained Athletes Drafted or Signed as Free Agents During the 2008 NFL Draft
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Franchise Industry Veteran Scott Mortier Fills Newly-Created Position
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Frank Borges to Develop Stores in California and Florida
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Company Continues to Grow Through Community Support
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FORT WALTON BEACH, Florida –Cuppy’s Coffee & More, a specialty coffee and smoothie franchise,  located in Fort Walton Beach, FL, announced that FranSynergy, Inc., an Alabama-based franchise support and consulting firm, lead by Dale Nabors, CEO, has acquired all of the corporate stock of the company.
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GRAPEVINE, Texas—Rotobrush® International LLC, the market leader in air duct cleaning, has launched a wirelessly controlled version of its popular Rotobrush aiR+® air duct cleaning system.  Wireless controls add another level of freedom to the already portable and modular system. With a pod that lifts out of an easily transportable carrier, and now, no cords on the controller, the Rotobrush aiR+® system offers contractors unsurpassed ease of use.
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In Celebration of America’s Love Affair With Its Pets, Bark Busters Offers Free Pet Safety Window Decals, Dog Safety Workshops, and Bite Prevention Tips
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FiltaGroup Continues Decade-Long Commitment to the Environment with New Services & Accreditation Program
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Nathan’s Famous, Fantastic Sams Hair Salons, Wireless Zone, Hollywood Tans, Gold’s Gym, Hand & Stone Massage Spa and Blue Moon Mexican Cafe
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Real estate investors to discuss home buying and helping country past subprime crisis
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Beverage Plus Inc. announces new energy drink product made with fresh organically prepared liquid coffee from Brazil - Strategic alignment with Café Zal– importer of Grade A coffee from  Brazil – European expansion advanced through promotion and intensified search for master franchisees - Significant purchase orders from Nigeria and India
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Pennsauken, NJ – Leasing industry veterans Al Lindenberg and Mona Janes are pleased to announce the formation of Canyon Leasing, a company dedicated to training individuals to become equipment leasing brokers.
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Bark Busters Dog Behavioral Therapists to Help Evaluate and Train Dogs
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Franchising president/former franchisee Barrie Young to lead online seminar April 30
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Nationwide Cardio Boxing and Kickboxing Fitness Franchise Organization Expands to 105 Units
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Omega Learning Center's unique "Partner in Education" program is making a major impact on the local community and was recently recognized at the Georgia Better Business Bureau Torch Awards Ceremony April 17th, 2008. Omega Learning Center won First Runner-up out of more than 60 Georgia businesses in the competition area of Community Service. Omega's mission is to provide higher learning education opportunities for all ages throughout their academic years, and their continued support and contributions to the education system through their local community is being widely recognized and applauded.
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New Value Place Hotel Senior Vice President of Safety and Security Innovations is positioned to continue the priority of safety, security and comfort
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Rapid Increase of Licence Allocation Expected – New Vice President of Franchise Development (US) Supports FCBB Management Team with Wide Expertise
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