Executive Team Creates Position to Facilitate Nationwide Expansion Plans

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., – Keith Jenkins has been named vice president of real estate for Play N Trade Franchise, Inc., one of the fastest-growing franchises worldwide, and Yakety Yak Wireless, Inc., one of the largest wireless franchises in the nation.

Jenkins brings more than 20 years of experience to the newly-created position, including management positions with Ameriquest Mortgage, El Pollo Loco, the San Diego Unified Port District and First Interstate Bank of California. He has a strong background in corporate real estate acquisitions, dispositions, retail and office site leasing, facility and construction management. He reports to Roger Lloyd, co-chief operating officer for Yakety Yak and Play N Trade, and is responsible for leading nationwide expansion plans for both the Yakety Yak and Play N Trade brands.

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NEBRASKA CITY, NEB. – The National Arbor Day Foundation has announced a new partnership with ink and toner-refill franchise retailer Cartridge World to help replant America’s national forests that have been damaged by wildfires and other natural causes.  In conjunction with its frequent buyer program, Cartridge World will make a donation to the Foundation to plant a tree in a national forest.  The retailer hopes to plant 75,000 trees in national forests.

“Plant a Tree, Not a Cartridge” reinforces Cartridge World’s commitment to keeping discarded ink and toner cartridges out of landfills by providing an alternative to purchasing new cartridges.  Beginning in April, customers at its 550 stores nationwide will be offered a “Plant a Tree Frequent Buyer Card”.  Once the card is filled, the customer will receive a tree gift certificate which tells the customer a tree has been planted in a national forest on his/her behalf.  New stores also will be handing out Arbor Day Foundation Gift Trees to customers during grand openings beginning in April.

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ANN ARBOR – Jim Evers, president of 1-800-DryClean, announced that Scott and Tina Thomas were awarded a franchise serving Rocklin and Roseville, California, north of Sacramento.

“What makes this interesting is that Scott was a FedEx driver.  I bet most people don’t know that FedEx drivers are independent contractors. They own their own routes and typically lease their vans,” said Evers.  “Scott came to us because he wanted more growth opportunity.”

“I was stagnant at FedEx, making as much as I was going to make,” said

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At 16th Annual International Franchise Expo Play N Trade Exhibiting in Booth #1146

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., – Play N Trade Franchise, Inc., one of the fastest-growing franchises worldwide, will offer entrepreneurs and business owners the opportunity to be part of one of Entrepreneur magazine’s 2007 “Top 50 Franchises” at the International Franchise show, booth #1146 in the Washington Convention Center, March 30 – April 1 in Washington, D.C.

“As the foundation of our business model, individual store owners receive support at much more personal level than from any other franchise,” said Yuvi Shmul, CEO of Play N Trade. “All of the executive team members have been small business owners, and we are committed to providing guidance to our franchises in running their businesses. It all starts with affordable franchise fees, and continues with world-class training, sales and marketing programs, technical assistance and all of the tools and resources necessary to achieve success.”

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Results Show Unique, Circuit Training Workout Has Excellent Calorie-Burning Potential

(DENVER, CO) – The American Council on Exercise (ACE), which is the premiere fitness certification, education and training organization worldwide, released study results today which show that 1-2-3 Fit, a revolutionary fitness center franchise, provides a most effective 30-minute workout. The study found that the high-intensity 1-2-3 Fit circuit training workout proves to be as or more effective than other methods of exercise such as playing sports, jogging or lifting weights for 30 minutes, making it an easy, safe and efficient way for individuals to improve fitness levels. 

The study, which was conducted at Swedish Medical Center and in conjunction with the Seattle University Human Performance Lab, was created to help educate the public about the benefits of efficient and effective workouts, which can help to lower body weight, decrease risk of diseases, and increase energy. Since the 1-2-3 Fit workout combines cardio, strength and resistance training in just 30 minutes, it allows for higher energy expenditure thus burning more calories. 

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The Company Signs Another Franchise and Strengthens Its Presence in the San Francisco Market

COSTA MESA, CA.,  /LAB Newswire-/ — LA BOXING Franchise Corporation, a membership physical fitness company consisting of unique boxing and kickboxing training regimens which utilize a system and products that are proprietary to LA Boxing, announced that it has signed an exclusive franchise agreement for a portion of San Francisco with Dennis Lee.

“With the San Francisco sale, the LA BOXING health and fitness chain now has 62 franchise gyms sold in 15 states and Puerto Rico, and all of these have been awarded in approximately a 30-month time frame,” said Anthony Geisler, president of LA BOXING Franchise Corporation.

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Leading senior care franchise calls for 13 new franchises in region by 2010

DAYTON, Ohio, – Comfort Keepers Franchising, Inc. (CKFI), a growing national franchise offering companionship and other in-home care services for aging adults is targeting Panama City, Palm Bay and Port St. Lucie for expansion.  Company plans call for 13 new franchises to open now through 2010, adding to the existing 54 offices operating throughout the state.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, of the 15.9 million people in the Florida in 2000, 16.8 percent were over the age of 65.  The percentage is expected to increase to 27.1 percent of Florida’s projected population of 28.6 million by the year 2030.

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DAYTON, Ohio - Jim Brown, director of franchise development for Dayton-based Comfort Keepers Franchising Inc., was recently designated as a Certified Franchise Executive by the Institute of Certified Franchise Executives. 

Brown completed a comprehensive course of study on franchise management at the institute, which is the academic arm of the International Franchise Association’s Educational Foundation.  IFA is the world’s largest trade organization representing the franchising sector.

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ATLANTA, – Educational services provider C2 Education has been named one of the Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce’s 2007 Pinnacle Small Business Award Winners. The Pinnacle Awards are presented annually in recognition of emerging businesses that demonstrate steady growth and outstanding community leadership.

In early 2006 C2 Education relocated its corporate headquarters to Atlanta, Georgia. There are now thirteen C2 centers in operation in the state. This past year Georgia’s nationwide average SAT score standing rose from 48th to 45th.

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DALLAS, TX – In the world of entrepreneurship, it can be hard to figure out what’s a good business model and what’s not. The more research one does about franchise opportunities, the more confusing the entire process can seem. One business that is cutting through the uncertainty of buying a franchise and also benefiting from competition to find great employees is the staffing industry.

It’s All in the Numbers

The staffing industry encompasses a broad range of businesses that focus on human resources, recruiting, employment and personnel services. These staffing and personnel services firms match employers with candidates—a need that is growing among employers. The American Staffing Association (ASA) reported that, in 2005, staffing firms employed 2.9 million temporary and contract workers per day.

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