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Archive for May, 2007

Love Movies? Perhaps a Video Franchise Business is for You!

Starting Your Own Video Franchise
Did you know that you can receive the kind of support and direction provided to franchisees and still open your own video store?

Video Store Builder Home Entertainment Businesses offers prospective video store owners the chance to create their own businesses but still reap the benefits that come along with being part of a franchise. Video Store Builder assists the entrepreneur in creating his business, turnkey, from start to finish. They provide help with planning elements such as store layout, and they provide the inventory and tools you’ll need to make your video store operational. Perhaps the key benefit, however, is that Video Store Builder will make connections with distributors for you.

Then, once the set-up of your store is complete, it’s all yours! There are no franchise fees, no corporate rules to follow, just your video store the way you want it. But Video Store Builder remains dedicated to helping you along the way at any time you feel it’s necessary.

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Buying a Franchise Versus Starting a Business

Starting a business can be an exceedingly rewarding endeavor. From its inception you have complete authority on all decisions big and small - something as imperative as planning a restaurant menu, for example, to choosing what color and style of blinds to hang in the windows, you control everything.  

Additionally, for those lacking the start-up capital to purchase or rent a location, you can start a business from home with little more than a computer with Internet access.

As attractive as this autonomy seems, however, starting a business from scratch is not without pitfalls.  

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HOMES & LAND’S ANNUAL BUSINESS CONFERENCE ATTRACTS RECORD NUMBER OF ATTENDEES

San Diego Gathering Unveils Initiatives for “Putting it All Together”

Tallahassee, FL – Homes & Land’s recent 32nd annual business conference attracted a record 318 attendees representing approximately 20,000 real estate communities across the nation and Canada.

The conference theme, “Putting it All Together,” emphasized Homes & Land’s new, multi-media initiatives and the brand’s comprehensive marketing package for real estate professionals.  The May event was held at the exclusive Loew’s Coronado Bay Resort in San Diego, California. The company unveiled new website and magazine initiatives and recognized its award-winning affiliate publishers.

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Jo To Go Coffee® Franchise Creates Revolutionary New Incremental Franchise Fee Structure

–Specialty coffee franchise’s new process simplifies the franchising process–

Green Bay, WI — Jo To Go Coffee®, in response to the needs and concerns of future franchisees, has developed an Incremental Franchise Fee Structure that allows entrepreneurs to take small financial steps towards the opening of their Jo To Go Coffee® drive-thru predicated on finding an approved real estate site first.

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COLLEGE HUNKS HAULING JUNK “CLEANS UP” AT AMERICAN MARKETING ASSOCIATION’S 5th ANNUAL M-AWARDS!

Among over 100 finalists, the innovative trash hauling company went head-up against major advertising agencies in 5 categories and came home the marketing victor.

CONTACT: Nick Friedman, College Hunks Hauling Junk

Washington, DC – College Hunks Hauling Junk the innovative Washington, DC based junk removal company, which recently sold its first franchise in Central Florida, was recognized for its marketing efforts, winning 3 M-Awards and being named a finalist in 5 categories at the American Marketing Association’s annual event, which recognizes successful marketing campaigns. The young entrepreneurs were finalists in 5 categories and brought home the trophy for the following 3 categories: Corporate Identity, Company Website, and Marketing Campaign on a Shoestring Budget.

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Modern Day Founder of MaggieMoo’s Launches Company to Grow Startup Chains to 100 Units

FranPoint’s Seasoned Franchising Team Takes on Restaurant Concepts Seeking Accelerated Growth 

Annapolis, MD – The modern-day founder of MaggieMoo’s and the former franchise development director of the recently acquired national ice-cream chain have launched a company of seasoned restaurant industry pros that is taking startup restaurant concepts under their wing and helping them reach the100-unit milestone. The new company, FranPoint Partners, is being dubbed the only one of its kind in the restaurant segment.

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El Pollo Loco Signs 11-Restaurant Northern California Agreement with Restaurant Industry Veteran

Sunnyvale Santa Clara El Pollo Loco LLC Introduces San Francisco, Marin and San Mateo Counties to Leading Mexican Fast-Casual Concept

IRVINE, CA – El Pollo Loco, the nation’s leader in citrus-marinated, flame-grilled chicken, announced today it has signed a multi-unit agreement with Sunnyvale Santa Clara El Pollo Loco LLC led by Dave Barrows to open 11 El Pollo Loco locations throughout San Francisco, Marin and San Mateo counties.  The new agreement is in addition to his current agreement to develop eight locations in Santa Clara County.

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Comstock Park Play N Trade Grand Opening Features Super Smash Bros. Tournament

Now Open - Come in and Bring a Used Video Game to Enter the Tournament for Free and Everyone is Invited to Register to Win a Free Wii Console

COMSTOCK PARK, Mich.– Play N Trade Franchise, Inc., one of the fastest-growing franchises worldwide, announces the opening of the Comstock Park store, bringing the ultimate video gaming experience to town. Grand Opening festivities will be held on June 8, and include a Super Smash Bros. tournament, the opportunity to win a free Wii console and more.

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Cartridge World Franchise Announces New VP of Real Estate

World’s largest ink refilling retailer appoints Bob Moglia

EMERYVILLE, CA. – Cartridge World, the world’s largest ink refilling retailer, has recently announced that Bob Moglia will be taking the reigns as the company’s Vice President of Real Estate.

With his appointment, Moglia will assist Cartridge World in its major global expansion plans, which call for 300 new locations throughout the U.S. by the end of 2007, which adds to the company’s current 550 locations.

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College Hunks Hauling Junk Announces First Franchise

Founded by a group of college kids during summer vacation, College Hunks Hauling Junk has evolved into a million- dollar, multi-truck corporation, announcing the sale of its first franchise.

Washington, DC –  College Hunks Hauling Junk, the innovative Washington, DC based junk removal company, recently sold its first franchise, a three territory agreement, with Central Florida resident Faisal Ansari, son of Orlando businessman Tahir Ansari.

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