Year: 2014

Liberty Tax Service Has the Tools to Help Consumers Meet December 15 Health Insurance Deadline

At many Liberty Tax Service offices, individuals can receive, free of charge, Affordable Care Act (ACA) reviews and help with applying for exemptions. Health insurance agents are available for consultations at many Liberty locations. They can suggest health plans that best suit specific situations and assist in applying for Advance Premium Tax Credits that reduce Liberty Tax Service Has the Tools to Help Consumers Meet December 15 Health Insurance Deadline

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By Stephan Baldwin | Posted December 3, 2014

Coconuts Fish Cafe Sets Stage for Prolific Franchise Growth in 2015

Coconut’s Fish Cafe (Coconut’s), the famed home of Hawaiian fish tacos and the celebrated fast-casual phenomenon that has become an unquestioned sensation on the mainland, announced today a franchise expansion plan that positions the brand for strategic growth into prime U.S. markets in 2015. Initially, Coconut’s is pinpointing key cities throughout the Southern and West Coconuts Fish Cafe Sets Stage for Prolific Franchise Growth in 2015

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By Stephan Baldwin | Posted December 2, 2014

Mr Dickey Stops by Dickeys Barbecue Pit in Cumming to Kick off New Menu Item

Dickey’s Barbecue’s lead chef and chairman, Roland Dickey, Sr. will be celebrating barbecue lovers in Cumming with a Guest Appreciation Event from noon to 2 p.m.  The chairman of the nation’s largest barbecue chain is in town to kick off a new menu item for the brand. Guests will get a chance to beef up Mr Dickey Stops by Dickeys Barbecue Pit in Cumming to Kick off New Menu Item

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By Stephan Baldwin | Posted December 2, 2014

Texas Couple Blend Together a Fruitful Life as Maui Wowi Franchise Owners

Maui Wowi Hawaiian says ‘Howdy’ and ‘Aloha’ to its newest franchisees, Mike Kruitwagen and Debbie Hedrick from Friendswood, Texas, a city just outside of Houston. The fresh fruit smoothie and premium Hawaiian coffee retailer has a growing presence in the market, making it an ideal time for Kruitwagen and Hedrick to begin their business and start Texas Couple Blend Together a Fruitful Life as Maui Wowi Franchise Owners

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By Stephan Baldwin | Posted December 2, 2014

Maui Wowi Moves into Shops at Mangrove in Chico, California

Maui Wowi Hawaiian is coming soon to Shops at Mangrove in Chico, California. This is the first location for local Franchisee Jules Jackson who has big plans for her Hawaiian themed coffee and smoothie shop and her Northern California community. The recently signed lease sets the stage for Maui Wowi’s newest oasis from which to Maui Wowi Moves into Shops at Mangrove in Chico, California

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By Stephan Baldwin | Posted December 2, 2014

Maui Wowi Hawaiian Offers 45 Percent Online Discount on Premium Hawaiian Coffee

Once the frenzy of Black Friday is in the rearview mirror, Maui Wowi Hawaiian is giving online shoppers something to look forward to. On Cyber Monday, which falls on December 1 this year, Maui Wowi Hawaiian is offering an online exclusive deal (shop.mauiwowi.com) where customers can purchase 12 oz. bags of gourmet Maui Wowi Hawaiian coffee and receive a Maui Wowi Hawaiian Offers 45 Percent Online Discount on Premium Hawaiian Coffee

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By Stephan Baldwin | Posted December 2, 2014

Expedia CruiseShip Centers Gives Back At Sea

As Expedia® CruiseShipCenters® – part of Expedia® Inc., the largest travel company in the world, celebrated its annual 2014 National Conference aboard Norwegian Breakaway, the company once again leveraged the opportunity to raise money for breast cancer research and awareness. Through fundraising initiatives both at the corporate and franchisee levels, more than $20,000 has been Expedia CruiseShip Centers Gives Back At Sea

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By Stephan Baldwin | Posted November 24, 2014

SEFF meeting

Southeast Franchise Forum panel discussion highlights IFA Initiatives

On November 11, 2014, the Southeast Franchise Forum (SEFF) held its monthly meeting, this time to discuss International Franchise Association (IFA) initiatives, including VetFran, the Professional Athlete Franchise Initiative, and Minorities in Franchising. The panel discussion included the following speakers: Scott Thompson, CFE, Vice President Development for Premium Franchise Brands, discussing Minorities in Franchising and Southeast Franchise Forum panel discussion highlights IFA Initiatives

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By Stephan Baldwin | Posted November 24, 2014

New Greenville fast casual restaurant promises ‘fine food fast’

It takes a solid opportunity to draw someone out of retirement, and Doug Sheley thinks he’s found it. The serial entrepreneur and CEO and president of The Real Restaurant Group this week opens Fresh to Order at Magnolia Park on Woodruff Road. Sheley, who lives in Charlotte with his wife, Kathy, has plans to open New Greenville fast casual restaurant promises ‘fine food fast’

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By Stephan Baldwin | Posted November 21, 2014

NPI/GPI Franchise Owners Win Big at 2014 Annual Conference

National Property Inspections, Inc., parent company of National Property Inspections in the United States and Global Property Inspections in Canada, gave awards to 39 franchise owners who are top performers in four categories: the Platinum Award, the President’s Club, the Pinnacle Award and the Rising Star Award. The awards banquet was held during the 2014 NPI/GPI Franchise Owners Win Big at 2014 Annual Conference

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By Stephan Baldwin | Posted November 21, 2014