Year: 2014

FASTSIGNS Named a Top Franchise for Military Veterans by USA Today and G.I. Jobs Magazine

CARROLLTON, Texas –FASTSIGNS International Inc."the worldwide franchisor for more than 550 FASTSIGNS sign, graphics and visual communications centers in eight countries"has been named one of the top franchises for military veterans by USA Today and G.I. Jobs magazine. The USA Today honor is based off of data collected by the World Franchising Network for its fifth annual list of the “50 Top FASTSIGNS Named a Top Franchise for Military Veterans by USA Today and G.I. Jobs Magazine

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By Stephan Baldwin | Posted July 8, 2014

Cruise Planners, an American Express Travel Representative, Announces Three Executive Promotions within its Management Team

Cruise Planners, an American Express Travel Representative, the nation’s largest home-based travel agent franchise network in the travel industry, today announced the promotion of three award-winning team members to executive positions " Brian Shultz, Dan Hicks and Cathy Kusuma.  The promotions underline Cruise Planners’ commitment to professional development and the internal growth and cultivation of Cruise Planners, an American Express Travel Representative, Announces Three Executive Promotions within its Management Team

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By Stephan Baldwin | Posted July 8, 2014

Planet Beach Names David Mesa President

Planet Beach is pleased to announce the promotion ofDavid Mesa to President of Franchise Operations. Planet Beach is committed to building and maintaining a strong and dynamic management team. Mesa will be responsible for overseeing and managing the company’s various franchise operations, both domestic and international. “David’s experience in taking a strategic vision and executing on Planet Beach Names David Mesa President

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By Stephan Baldwin | Posted July 8, 2014

Maui Wowi Turns Retirement into Adventure

Greenwood Village, CO — Maui Wowi Hawaiian, the popular premium coffee and fresh fruit smoothie company, knows that retirement isn’t for everyone. Some people want a little more excitement and have a lot left to explore. When retired U.S. Air Force Officer, Larry Gerber, and his wife Patrice, discovered they could accomplish new dreams and have an Maui Wowi Turns Retirement into Adventure

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By Stephan Baldwin | Posted July 2, 2014

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Franchise Gator Sponsored Event for Southeast Franchise Forum’s Supplier Advisory Council

Franchise Gator was proud to sponsor a recent event hosted by the Southeast Franchise Forum’s (SEFF) Supplier Advisory Council, where Zaxby’s founds and childhood friends Zach McLeroy and Tony Townley received the 2014 Franchise Founders Award.  The award "was established to recognize individuals who have made significant contributions to the franchise community in the Southeast", Franchise Gator Sponsored Event for Southeast Franchise Forum’s Supplier Advisory Council

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By Stephan Baldwin | Posted July 2, 2014

Maui Wowi is Expanding Into More Texas Events With New Franchisees

Greenwood Village, Colo. — Maui Wowi Hawaiian, a popular refreshment retail destination that specializes in fresh fruit smoothies and Hawaiian coffees, is continuing its growth in the Texas market. Successful business owners Kimberly and Tony Revis are adding to their portfolio by becoming Maui Wowi franchisees and bringing more Aloha Spirit to Houston. The Revis’s are Maui Wowi is Expanding Into More Texas Events With New Franchisees

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By Stephan Baldwin | Posted July 1, 2014

Pak Mail Provides New Management For USAFA Cadet Package Receiving Services Facility

The Pak Mail Center located at 4419 Centennial Boulevard in Colorado Springs announced today that it is the new Army and Air Force Exchange Service (AAFES) contractor for the Cadet Package Receiving Services at the US Air Force Academy. Colorado Springs resident and Pak Mail storeowner, Christine Race signed the AAFES agreement on June 1 Pak Mail Provides New Management For USAFA Cadet Package Receiving Services Facility

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By Stephan Baldwin | Posted July 1, 2014

Forbes Magazine Names Plato’s Closet a Top Franchise in America

MINNEAPOLIS — Plato’s Closet®, a national franchise that focuses on buying and selling name brand, gently used clothing and accessories for teens and twenty-somethings, has earned the number one spot, when ranked against similarly priced franchises, on Forbes Magazine’s Best and Worst in Franchising list. The new list was created from performance and revenue metrics compiled and analyzed by FRANdata, Forbes Magazine Names Plato’s Closet a Top Franchise in America

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By Stephan Baldwin | Posted June 26, 2014