Read Top Business > Franchise Headlines and Articles from http://www.business-newsarticles.com en-us http://www.business-newsarticles.com/rss_feeds.htm http://www.business-newsarticles.com/business_franchise_articles/2010/09/fall-is-in-the-air-at-brueggers-169309.htm Wed, 08 Sep 2010 07:00:00 GMT Bakery Cafe introduces breakfast values; brings back fall favorites. http://www.business-newsarticles.com/business_franchise_articles/2010/09/hardik-patel-takes-out-franchisee-of-the-year-169234.htm Wed, 08 Sep 2010 07:00:00 GMT HARDIK PATEL TAKES OUT FRANCHISEE OF THE YEAR at the first annual Keen to Clean Group franchise owner conference. http://www.business-newsarticles.com/business_franchise_articles/2010/09/emerald-city-franchises-serve-healthy-smoothies-and-healthy-profits-169079.htm Tue, 07 Sep 2010 07:00:00 GMT The Emerald City Smoothie Experience is created by partnering with franchisee owners who understand the power behind a compelling brand promise and are willing to create the right product and people mix to consistently deliver it. http://www.business-newsarticles.com/business_franchise_articles/2010/09/business-coaching-expert-offers-free-webinar-for-landscape-contractors-throughout-september-168913.htm Sun, 05 Sep 2010 07:00:00 GMT The Growth Coach to present owners, managers, and sales representatives with practical tools for growing their landscaping business http://www.business-newsarticles.com/business_franchise_articles/2010/09/rezidor-opens-the-radisson-blu-resort-split-in-croatia-168648.htm Sat, 04 Sep 2010 07:00:00 GMT Rezidor Hotel Group has announced the opening of the Radisson Blu Resort Split in Croatia. http://www.business-newsarticles.com/business_franchise_articles/2010/09/going-once-twice-directbuy-of-northern-colorado-members-sold-on-art-auction-168802.htm Sat, 04 Sep 2010 07:00:00 GMT When people hear the words "art auction," saving a lot of money isn't necessarily the first thought that comes to mind. http://www.business-newsarticles.com/business_franchise_articles/2010/09/tim-cordon-joins-guoman-hotels-to-head-up-the-cumberland-168445.htm Fri, 03 Sep 2010 07:00:00 GMT Guoman Hotels appoints new general manager at The Cumberland hotel. http://www.business-newsarticles.com/business_franchise_articles/2010/09/earn-more-as-a-star-partner-affiliate-with-the-new-commission-structure-168431.htm Fri, 03 Sep 2010 07:00:00 GMT New Affiliates can earn more in their first three months when they sign up to become a Star Partner Affiliate. http://www.business-newsarticles.com/business_franchise_articles/2010/09/wsi-launches-an-investing-in-america-program-to-help-rebuild-the-us-economy-postrecession-168443.htm Fri, 03 Sep 2010 07:00:00 GMT - World's Largest Marketing Franchise Invests Back Into the US Economy through a Nation-wide Business Opportunity Program - http://www.business-newsarticles.com/business_franchise_articles/2010/09/blo-nation-announces-opening-of-its-1st-california-location-in-the-south-coast-metro-area-of-orange-county-california-south-coast-plaza-the-1-dollar-volume-mall-per-square-foot-in-north-america-168583.htm Fri, 03 Sep 2010 07:00:00 GMT Blo Nation announced its first California location will be opening in the Bristol/Sunflower Mall adjacent to South Coast Plaza in Santa Ana, California. Opening October 15th 2010 the Blo Out Lounge will be OC's 1st premier Blow Dry concept Bar/Lounge http://www.business-newsarticles.com/business_franchise_articles/2010/09/michaels-announces-its-vendor-and-carrier-partnership-of-the-year-awards-168455.htm Thu, 02 Sep 2010 07:00:00 GMT Retailer honors companies that supported innovation strategy. http://www.business-newsarticles.com/business_franchise_articles/2010/09/thistle-named-first-hotel-group-to-achieve-full-hospitality-assured-accreditation-168176.htm Thu, 02 Sep 2010 07:00:00 GMT Thistle has been named as the first hotel group to achieve full Hospitality Assured accreditation, with a quarter of the group's UK hotels achieving 'world class' status. http://www.business-newsarticles.com/business_franchise_articles/2010/09/puroclean-sees-threeyear-sales-growth-of-182-ranks-no-1579-on-inc-magazines-2010-list-of-5000-fastest-growing-private-companies-168229.htm Thu, 02 Sep 2010 07:00:00 GMT Inc. magazine ranked PuroClean No. 1579 on its fourth annual Inc. 5000, an exclusive ranking of the nation's fastest-growing private companies. http://www.business-newsarticles.com/business_franchise_articles/2010/09/west-chester-capriottis-gets-a-new-look-168237.htm Thu, 02 Sep 2010 07:00:00 GMT Remodel Of Popular Sandwich Destination Is Now Complete http://www.business-newsarticles.com/business_franchise_articles/2010/09/bookkeeping-express-unveils-major-las-vegas-expansion-plan-168295.htm Thu, 02 Sep 2010 07:00:00 GMT Nation's Only Franchise Focused Solely on Certified Bookkeeping Services Continues Strategic Expansion into New U.S. Markets http://www.business-newsarticles.com/business_franchise_articles/2010/09/brueggers-announces-second-quarter-financial-results-168191.htm Wed, 01 Sep 2010 07:00:00 GMT System showed positive sales growth during the second quarter. http://www.business-newsarticles.com/business_franchise_articles/2010/09/anago-cleaning-systems-earns-prestigious-ranking-in-inc-magazine-168015.htm Wed, 01 Sep 2010 07:00:00 GMT Anago Cleaning Systems ranked #1795 in Inc. Magazine's 2010 Inc. 5000, a list of the fastest growing private companies in America! http://www.business-newsarticles.com/business_franchise_articles/2010/09/deck-the-halls-five-star-inc-style-167999.htm Wed, 01 Sep 2010 07:00:00 GMT Five Star Painting, Inc. is unveiling their newest brand: Five Star Holiday Decor, which will offer holiday lighting services and tree delivery. http://www.business-newsarticles.com/business_franchise_articles/2010/09/norton-6-star-services-opens-shop-for-the-greater-seattle-area-168073.htm Wed, 01 Sep 2010 07:00:00 GMT Seattle and points close to it now have a corporate gold exchange and merchant services provider to answer the requests by locals http://www.business-newsarticles.com/business_franchise_articles/2010/08/leading-morrow-hotel-selects-monkey-joes-southlake-as-a-preferred-attraction-for-guests-168069.htm Tue, 31 Aug 2010 07:00:00 GMT Hampton Inn Morrow Hotel announces the selection of the newly opened Monkey Joe's Southlake as a recommended attraction for their guests to enjoy. http://www.business-newsarticles.com/business_franchise_articles/2010/08/affordable-newberry-south-carolina-hotel-celebrates-its-one-year-anniversary-168076.htm Tue, 31 Aug 2010 07:00:00 GMT Holiday Inn Express Newberry South Carolina Hotel and Suites celebrates its one year anniversary in August, 2010. http://www.business-newsarticles.com/business_franchise_articles/2010/08/simpsonville-hotel-general-manager-elected-to-simpsonville-chamber-of-commerce-board-of-directors-168109.htm Tue, 31 Aug 2010 07:00:00 GMT Greg Carpenter, Holiday Inn Express Simpsonville Hotel's General Manager, was recently elected to the Simpsonville Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors. http://www.business-newsarticles.com/business_franchise_articles/2010/08/top-perimeter-hotel-announces-a-limited-time-savings-package-for-travelers-168130.htm Tue, 31 Aug 2010 07:00:00 GMT Sheraton Atlanta Perimeter Hotel, located near Perimeter Mall, announces a limited time only special offer for their hotel guests to earn extra Starpoints. http://www.business-newsarticles.com/business_franchise_articles/2010/8/robert-w-butterworth-to-be-profiled-in-exclusive-registry-167699.htm Mon, 30 Aug 2010 07:00:00 GMT Robert W. Butterworth celebrates 30 years in restaurant management http://www.business-newsarticles.com/business_franchise_articles/2010/08/heating-up-the-kitchenhealthoriented-energy-kitchen-signs-agreement-for-three-local-restaurants-offers-fast-food-without-the-guilt-167723.htm Sun, 29 Aug 2010 07:00:00 GMT Energy Kitchen announces the signing of an area development agreement for three restaurants in Westchester County, N.Y. http://www.business-newsarticles.com/business_franchise_articles/2010/8/outstanding-business-owner-drives-into-the-ranks-of-stanford-whos-who-167644.htm Sat, 28 Aug 2010 07:00:00 GMT Adrian Ahlquist has been accepted among the prestigious ranks of Stanford Who's Who as a result of his outstanding work in the Automotive Services Industry. http://www.business-newsarticles.com/business_franchise_articles/2010/08/richmondbased-rainbow-station-ranks-no-4383-on-the-2010-inc-5000-with-threeyear-sales-growth-of-22-167598.htm Sat, 28 Aug 2010 07:00:00 GMT Inc. magazine today ranked Rainbow Station Number 4383 on its fourth annual Inc. 5000, an exclusive ranking of the nation's fastest-growing private companies. http://www.business-newsarticles.com/business_franchise_articles/2010/08/sarku-japan-to-launch-new-storefront-teriyaki-and-sushi-express-franchise-in-college-park-md-167148.htm Thu, 26 Aug 2010 07:00:00 GMT New Sarku franchise store-front to be the first in Maryland http://www.business-newsarticles.com/business_franchise_articles/2010/08/mr-transmission-and-milex-complete-auto-care-announce-expansion-plans-in-houston-167174.htm Thu, 26 Aug 2010 07:00:00 GMT Recent statistics show the Automotive Aftermarket Industry experiencing exponential sales growth and economic trends are creating business opportunities. http://www.business-newsarticles.com/business_franchise_articles/2010/08/dana-park-is-now-home-to-the-greatest-sandwich-in-america-166911.htm Wed, 25 Aug 2010 07:00:00 GMT Capriotti's Sandwich Shop Set To Open August 23 http://www.business-newsarticles.com/business_franchise_articles/2010/08/cybertary-mominspired-kidapproved-166916.htm Wed, 25 Aug 2010 07:00:00 GMT First and Only Virtual Assistant Franchise Fuels Entrepreneurial Movement for Professionals Looking for Better Work-Life Balance http://www.business-newsarticles.com/business_franchise_articles/2010/08/frandata-executive-compensation-study-opens-today-166962.htm Wed, 25 Aug 2010 07:00:00 GMT Franchise research company FRANdata is now collecting data for the third annual franchise compensation survey. The deadline for submitting data is September 24, 2010, and all active franchise systems are welcome to participate. http://www.business-newsarticles.com/business_franchise_articles/2010/08/big-frog-franchisee-quickly-leaps-to-success-166641.htm Sun, 22 Aug 2010 07:00:00 GMT Big Frog's concept, driven by emerging technology in fabric dyeing, is revolutionizing a multi-billion dollar industry. The franchise is a low total investment compared to other retail concepts and a cash-based business with no accounts receivable. http://www.business-newsarticles.com/business_franchise_articles/2010/08/waynes-coffee-selects-mefranchising-to-grow-in-saudi-arabia-the-first-swedish-food-and-beverage-company-in-the-middle-east-opens-a-second-unit-in-riyadh-166707.htm Sun, 22 Aug 2010 07:00:00 GMT To grow in the Middle East, Scandinavia's largest coffee chain Wayne's Coffee turned to MEFranchising to identify the right partner and strategy. MEFranchising helps establish international franchise concepts in the Middle East and Worldwide. http://www.business-newsarticles.com/business_franchise_articles/2010/08/stoneridge-capital-partners-acquires-two-denver-holiday-inn-hotels-166535.htm Fri, 20 Aug 2010 07:00:00 GMT 161-room Holiday Inn and Suites and 139-room Holiday Inn Express mark firm's entry into the Denver hospitality market. http://www.business-newsarticles.com/business_franchise_articles/2010/08/zoohoos-eatery-launches-mobile-food-service-franchise-for-burgers-166677.htm Fri, 20 Aug 2010 07:00:00 GMT New burger franchise offers customers fresh burgers and wraps from a mobile food concession trailer. http://www.business-newsarticles.com/business_franchise_articles/2010/08/where-its-easy-buying-green-directbuy-provides-onestop-shopping-solution-for-green-building-materials-and-appliances-166328.htm Fri, 20 Aug 2010 07:00:00 GMT There's a misconception among many consumers that buying "green" refers strictly to products made of natural materials. While that's part of the equation, there's much more to it. http://www.business-newsarticles.com/business_franchise_articles/2010/08/new-location-for-miami-subs-pizza-grill-in-grand-cayman-166101.htm Thu, 19 Aug 2010 07:00:00 GMT South Florida-based restaurant chain opens new international location on Grand Cayman Island. http://www.business-newsarticles.com/business_franchise_articles/2010/08/snaggle-foot-franchise-is-a-dream-opportunity-for-pet-lovers-166119.htm Thu, 19 Aug 2010 07:00:00 GMT Snaggle Foot Dog Walks and Pet Care allows pet-loving entrepreneurs to get on board with an established and reputable business. We walk you through every step of establishing a business, and provide ongoing support for the life of your franchise. http://www.business-newsarticles.com/business_franchise_articles/2010/08/franchise-growth-systems-and-mikes-master-mechanics-announce-new-franchise-opportunities-166180.htm Thu, 19 Aug 2010 07:00:00 GMT FRANCHISE GROWTH SYSTEMS (FGS) has teamed up with Mike's Master Mechanics, a franchisor of full-service automotive repair and maintenance shops, to expand its franchise opportunities throughout the United States. http://www.business-newsarticles.com/business_franchise_articles/2010/08/gjensidig-busines-165932.htm Wed, 18 Aug 2010 07:00:00 GMT Pan-Asian "Flex-Casual" Concept Meets Consumer Demand for Fresh, Healthy Foods; SBC Restaurants to "Flex" Their Muscles in Baton Rouge and Lafayette http://www.business-newsarticles.com/business_franchise_articles/2010/08/an-invitation-no-franchisor-should-refuse-the-entrepreneurs-source-hosts-exclusive-franchisor-discovery-and-networking-event-in-fort-lauderdale-fla-165764.htm Tue, 17 Aug 2010 07:00:00 GMT North America's Leading Career and Franchise Business Coaching Company Invites Franchisors to Get Glimpse at Proven Growth Programs http://www.business-newsarticles.com/business_franchise_articles/2010/08/high-energyhealthoriented-energy-kitchen-signs-agreement-for-three-local-restaurantsoffers-fast-food-without-the-guilt-165022.htm Thu, 12 Aug 2010 07:00:00 GMT Energy Kitchen announces the signing of an area development agreement for three restaurants in Washington, D.C. http://www.business-newsarticles.com/business_franchise_articles/2010/08/fortune-affiliates-online-casino-programme-sponsors-cbg-affiliate-conference-164592.htm Wed, 11 Aug 2010 07:00:00 GMT Fortune Affiliates, the online casino affiliate programme, is sponsoring the CBG Affiliate Conference, which is being held in Canada this August. http://www.business-newsarticles.com/business_franchise_articles/2010/08/hudson-ferry-capital-forms-100-million-sbic-164922.htm Tue, 10 Aug 2010 07:00:00 GMT Hudson Ferry Capital is pleased to announce that it has received its license from the Small Business Administration to operate Hudson Ferry Capital II, L.P. ("HFC II") as a Small Business Investment Company ("SBIC"). http://www.business-newsarticles.com/business_franchise_articles/2010/08/whataburger-brings-back-the-bbq-cheddar-burger-164926.htm Tue, 10 Aug 2010 07:00:00 GMT Limited time menu item celebrates burger icon's Southern roots. http://www.business-newsarticles.com/business_franchise_articles/2010/08/the-gift-that-keeps-on-givingmucho-burrito-launches-reloadable-gift-card-164605.htm Sun, 08 Aug 2010 07:00:00 GMT Canadian Franchisor Eliminates Hassle and Improves Ordering Experience http://www.business-newsarticles.com/business_franchise_articles/2010/08/kerr-drug-advises-parents-to-plan-ahead-for-a-healthy-start-to-school-164607.htm Sun, 08 Aug 2010 07:00:00 GMT Preparation keeps children on the right track to a healthy school year http://www.business-newsarticles.com/business_franchise_articles/2010/08/ultrasonix-medical-corporation-opens-china-office-164542.htm Sat, 07 Aug 2010 07:00:00 GMT Ultrasonix Medical Corporation is pleased to announce that it has opened a Representative Office in Shanghai, China to better support their growing customer base and will act as a liaison between Ultrasonix and its customers and partners in China. http://www.business-newsarticles.com/business_franchise_articles/2010/08/1st-choice-chemdry-stay-true-to-franchising-164394.htm Sat, 07 Aug 2010 07:00:00 GMT Given the current economic climate and the fact that good business news appears to be thin on the ground, expanding a franchise business beyond its current operating areas could be regarded as an enormous leap of faith and a real challenge.