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Engineering for Kids Franchise for Sale

Growing STEM Educator Begins 2013 Strong and Maintaining Goal of Adding 50-60 Locations This YearFREDERICKSBURG, VAEngineering for Kids, a 50-plus-unit Fredericksburg, Va.-based franchise offering a range of learning-based classes including after school programs, camps, evening classes, in-school field trips, workshops and even birthday parties, today announced a 124 percent system-wide sales increase in the first quarter of 2013. With expansion, the company has seven new openings in areas of the country including Tennessee, Maryland, New Jersey, Wisconsin, Texas and California.Sales strength has allowed them to complete a total of 15 signings in the first quarter, further demonstrating the rate of

05/28/2013

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ServiceMaster Clean Franchise for Sale

Memphis, Tenn. (May 16, 2013) ServiceMaster Clean, one of the leading commercial cleaning franchises for more than 60 years, announced today it was ranked in the top 10 percent of all franchises nationwide and named a 2013 Military Friendly Franchise by Victory Media, publisher of G.I. Jobs. The company was also recognized for the first time as one of Military Times "Best for Vets Franchises".ServiceMaster Clean honors military veterans by offering service members 15 percent off their franchise fee, allowing veterans to use their background and training to launch a new civilian career."One in four returning service members indicate interest

05/17/2013

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ServiceMaster Clean Franchise for Sale

- Commercial Cleaning Franchise Continues Aggressive Expansion Across United States -Memphis, Tenn. (May 1, 2013) ServiceMaster Clean, one of the leading commercial cleaning franchises for more than 60 years, announced today the signing of two new franchise agreements. The first agreement is with an existing franchise group, ServiceMaster Facilities Maintenance, who added portions of Atlanta as a third territory. The other is with a new franchisee David Dragicevich of ServiceMaster Janitorial by Zvon for a Syracuse, N.Y. territory. "As our business continues to expand across the United States, we're excited to announce both an expansion of one business and the

05/01/2013

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Teddy's Bigger Burgers Franchise for Sale

Teddy's Bigger Burgers' second franchise store was set to open Monday in a formerBlockbuster location, the Hawaii-based restaurant chain's third Honolulu store."Today is the big day," Teddy's Bigger Burgers co-owner Rich Stula told PBN. He saidthat franchise operator James Gazelle came to him and co-owner Ted Tsakiris withthe opportunity to open a restaurant in the former Blockbuster building at 1646Kapiolani Blvd.. Although the plan was to have only one franchise store on Oahu (it'sin Wahiawa), Stula and Tsakiris decided that it was a great opportunity for Gazelle toexpand the franchise."We gave in and said you could do just one more,"

04/17/2013

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Maid Simple Franchise for Sale

Maid Services Leader Opens Central Kentucky, West Orlando, and Fort Wayne, Ind. Locations ATLANTAMaid Brigade announced the opening of three new Maid Simple House Cleaning franchises, which will begin serving residents in Central Kentucky, West Orlando, and Fort Wayne, Ind., in March and April 2013. To date, the company has sold a total of seven of its new Maid Simple House Cleaning franchises throughout the United States and Canada."Franchising gives you the support of a proven working model," says Tai Jeffries, owner of Maid Simple House Cleaning of Fort Wayne, Ind. "Out of every franchise I researched, this was the

03/22/2013

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Valpak Franchise for Sale

Former U.S. Marine Brings the Blue Envelope to Local Businesses and Residents LARGO, FL March 20, 2013 Valpak, a leader in local print and digital coupons, announced today that it has signed a franchise agreement with Michael Lambert to bring the Blue Envelope to residents in Lubbock County, Texas. This is the first time that the Lubbock community and the surrounding areas, will benefit from Valpak's signature products and services since 1993. The first Blue Envelope will be mailed to residents beginning in spring 2013. "I wanted the opportunity to own my own businesses, but still have the support ...

03/20/2013

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Valpak Franchise for Sale

Leader in Local Print and Digital Coupons Continues Expansion Into New Markets LARGO, Fla. (March 13, 2013) Valpak, a leader in local print and digital coupons, announced today that its unique business model and continued investment in emerging technologies has launched another year of exponential growth for the brand. In the first quarter of 2013, the company has signed franchise agreements with new partners in Boston, Mass.; Lubbock, Texas; Shenandoah Valley, Va.; Du Bois, Pa; and Southwestern Ontario in Canada, as well as announced expansion with existing franchisees in Canada that will add another 3.5 million new homes to circulation

03/13/2013

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Wok Box Franchise for Sale

Wok Box fresh asian kitchen, North America's premier quick service Asian inspired restaurant system, is excited to announce it has signed agreements to open in Austin, TX in 2013 and has finalized a lease for a second location in greater Phoenix, AZ.Austin, Texas (PRWEB) February 19, 2013 - Wok Box fresh Asian kitchen (http://www.wokbox.net) has recently come to terms to open a flagship restaurant in Austin, Texas. The site will be confirmed in the upcoming weeks."The Texas market is a market we identify as a significant growth area for our brand. The customer demographics, the strong economy, and the general

02/26/2013

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CarePatrol Franchise for Sale

February 25, 2013, Gilbert, AZ- CarePatrol Franchise Systems, LLC has won a FranchiseeSatisfaction Award from the Franchise Business Review based on a survey of more than 10,000franchisees representing more than 300 franchise brands for 3rd year in a row.CarePatrol was ranked #1 of Senior Placement Companies and #36 overall for all franchisesunder 50 units."We have earned this award in tandem with our franchisees who have worked extremely hard inour system during a time when other companies are struggling" states CEO Chuck Bongiovanni."We have big plans for 2014 and beyond for our franchise system and franchisees". "We werealso happy to hear

02/25/2013

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A Buyer's Choice Home Inspections Franchise for Sale

Home Inspection Franchise Poised for Accelerated Growth in Targeted Markets Company Projects Tripling Size of U.S. Franchisee Base in the Next Two Years POMPANO BEACH, Fla. A Buyers Choice Home Inspections (ABCHI) USA is returning trust, safety and security to a fractured housing market with an innovative home inspection business poised for U.S. prominence. To meet the needs of a steadily recovering market, ABCHI today announced an aggressive growth strategy, which calls for expanding from nearly 30 U.S. offices today to more than 100 by 2015. The companys U.S. growth expectations will make it the worlds largest home inspection business.

02/19/2013

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Maid Simple Franchise for Sale

Company Ranks 98th on Americas Top Franchise Opportunities ListATLANTAMaid Brigade, the residential cleaning leader, has been named to the Entrepreneur 2013 Franchise 500 list, ranking 98th as one of Americas top franchise opportunities. In its 34th year, Entrepreneurs annual Franchise 500 evaluates companies based on financial strength and stability, growth rate, and size of the franchise system. Also considered are the number of years a company has been in business and the length of time it has been franchising, startup costs, litigation, percentage of terminations, and whether the company provides financing. The Franchise 500 is the first, best, and most

02/07/2013

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Valpak Franchise for Sale

(LARGO, FL Feb. 4, 2013) Valpak, a leader in local print and digital coupons will expand its print circulation and footprint in Canada, beginning immediately. In collaboration with Valpak of Toronto East, 360,000 additional homes in the greater Toronto area will begin mailing each month starting in April, in addition to the current 80,000 household circulation.This is the first step in embarking in our collective effort to expand our position in Canada as a leader in print and digital marketing solutions, said Michael Vivio, president of Cox Target Media, provider of Valpak. Having a strong presence in Toronto is a

02/04/2013

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Wok Box Franchise for Sale

Wok Box is excited and pleased to open its second location 'south of the border' in Scottsdale, Arizona. The fast moving Canadian-founded company has been focusing on key growth in several select US markets for the past 18 months. The fruits of these efforts, store openings, shall highlight a busy 2013 for the Wok Box. Wok Box features a bold, modern interior and an open exhibition kitchen with all meals cooked to order, in view of the guest, utilizing fresh, quality ingredients. The workhorse of the kitchen is a 7 foot long, custom stainless steel wok range with five high

01/31/2013

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IKOR USA Inc. Franchise for Sale

The New York Post called it the swindle trial. Jurors likened it to a Shakespearean tragedy. When New York socialite Anthony D. Marshall was convicted of defrauding and stealing from his elderly mother, philanthropist Brooke Astor, reports detailed how he conspired with lawyer Francis Morrissey to amend her will in his favor, took millions without her consent, and lifted paintings from her walls while she languished in her Park Avenue home. The trial painted a portrait of greed and filial neglect. Both men were sentenced to one to three years in prison and are currently out pending appeal.Elsie Brookss lifestyle

01/28/2013

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IKOR USA Inc. Franchise for Sale

Protect yourselfPreventing financial exploitation by the people you know might require taking legal precautions; at the very least youll need to have some uncomfortable conversations with friends and family. You might need to revisit plans youve made beforeand create new ones.Hire the right professionals. Engage a CPA or certified financial planner to handle such concerns as how much money you can withdraw safely from retirement funds. Hire an estate-planning attorney with elder-law expertise to write your will and power-of-attorney documents; they can also craft trusts, which can limit relatives access to your money. A professional daily money manager can help

01/28/2013

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IKOR USA Inc. Franchise for Sale

The most least expected nuggets may be the most valuable-Martin M. ShenkmanWith the 2013 Heckerling Institute completed, perhaps a look back at the past week might be worthwhile. There have been, and will be, scores of articles and reports written about the proceedings. My guess is that the technical sessions are the draw for most. But theres much more. While there are many different reasons professionals attend Heckerling, the outstanding seminars are only one. Some of the others (leaving aside the golf and great bank dinners), include the non-technical sessions, networking and the exhibit hall. Personally, I find that some

01/24/2013

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Valpak Franchise for Sale

- Valpak Opens New Circulation to Bring the Blue Envelope to Fayette, Bourbon, Clark, Jessamin, Madison, Scott and Woodford Counties - LARGO, Fla. (January 2013) Valpak, a leader in local print and digital coupons, announced that it will once again be mailing to residents in Lexington, Ky. beginning in March. Valpak had previously mailed to residents in the area, but has been dormant since 2005. As we were researching franchise opportunities, we saw how beneficial the Valpak products, including their print, digital and mobile solutions, are to help local businesses in our area become more successful, said Peter St...

01/24/2013

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Valpak Franchise for Sale

Target Marketing Solutions, Inc. to Bring the Blue Envelope to Dane, Columbia, Jefferson, Rock and Sauk Counties (LARGO, FL Jan. 23, 2013) Valpak, a leader in local print and digital coupons, announced today that it has signed a franchise agreement with Target Marketing Solutions, Inc., to assume local ownership of the Madison, Wis., market. Target Marketing Solutions, Inc., plans to grow the previously existing territory to include the counties of Dane, Columbia, Jefferson, Rock and Sauk, and mailed their first Valpak Blue Envelope in November. As I was researching franchise opportunities, I saw how rewarding owning a Valpak franchise was

01/23/2013

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Valpak Franchise for Sale

-Seasoned World Travelers Assume Ownership of Existing Valpak Territory in Daytona Beach & Volusia County- LARGO, Fla. (January 2013) Valpak, a leader in local print and digital coupons, announced today that it has signed a new franchise agreement with Andrew Pritchard and Mia Brenc to assume local ownership of the Volusia County, Fla. market, which includes Daytona Beach. Valpak of Volusia has served businesses and residents since 2009. The team plans to mail their first Valpak Blue Envelope in January. Mia and I were ready to take on a new business venture that would also benefit the community and Valpak

01/22/2013

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Maid Simple Franchise for Sale

Franchise Model Responds to Existing Industry Demands ATLANTAMaid Simple House Cleaning announces the sale of its newest cleaning service franchise slated to serve residents in Orlando, Fla. The innovative home-based franchise model was launched in 2012 by the nations residential cleaning leader, Maid Brigade, to address the demands of potential franchisees for low cost franchise opportunities. To date, Maid Simple House Cleaning serves customers in four locations throughout the United States and Canada. The great track record of Maid Brigade and the low cost of the Maid Simple House Cleaning franchise model allowed me to make the switch from corporate

01/21/2013

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Teddy's Bigger Burgers Franchise for Sale

HONOLULU, HI (October 25, 2012) Two new franchises, one in Seattle, WA and onein Iowa City, IA, have joined the family of Teddys Bigger Burgers locations nationwide,and market expansion is accelerating for the local burger company built on the premise ofserving up the best quality burgers in an energetic, fast-paced environment with a fun50s theme.Opening a brand-new franchise in the greater Seattle area is Ken Wong, whose decadelongbackground in manufacturing consulting and two years in project managing willserve him well as he launches the Seattle Teddys. His father owned a restaurant inKamloops, Canada, and spent almost 40 years in the

01/10/2013

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Valpak Franchise for Sale

(LARGO, FL Jan. 8, 2013) Valpak Direct Marketing Systems, Inc., a leader in local print and digital coupons, today announced that it will partner with YaSabe.com to enter the expanding US Hispanic market. YaSabe, the leading provider of local information for US Hispanics, will enable users to find and discover Valpak coupons and special offers online and from their mobile phones.We are pleased to be able to reach out to the Hispanic community and offer values and savings, said Michael Vivio, President of Valpak/Cox Target Media. Valpak is dedicated to helping families save money anywhere@anytime, and were happy to be

01/08/2013

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Valpak Franchise for Sale

Seasoned World Travelers Assume Ownership of Existing Valpak Territory in Daytona Beach & Volusia County(LARGO, FL Jan. 8, 2013) Valpak, a leader in local print and digital coupons, announced today that it has signed a new franchise agreement with Andrew Pritchard and Mia Brenc to assume local ownership of the Volusia County, Fla. market, which includes Daytona Beach. Valpak of Volusia has served businesses and residents since 2009. The team plans to mail their first Valpak Blue Envelope in January.Mia and I were ready to take on a new business venture that would also benefit the community and Valpak has

01/08/2013

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PooPrints Exclusive Distributor Franchise for Sale

DALLAS (CBSDFW.COM) Officials with a company looking to expand a dog poop DNA business made another stop at Dallas City Hall Wednesday and they brought a Hollywood endorsement with them. Actor David Keith, who has a recurring role on the CBS drama Hawaii Five-O, has joined forces with the pet waste management company Poo Prints. The company maintains a database so that poop left on North Texas sidewalks can be matched to dog owners. Keith told members of the Dallas City Council that the pet waste problem is more serious than landscaping damage and yucky shoes. You can clean it

12/05/2012

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Valpak Franchise for Sale

LARGO, FL. (December 4, 2012) Valpak Direct Marketing Systems, Inc., a leader in local print and digital coupons, brings a powerful and innovative new way to get savings on the go. Valpak has partnered with ROXIMITY to bring its offers right into the car, allowing consumers to have immediate access to savings while theyre on the road. And its safe, easy and convenient.Valpak coupons and offers are now available to be downloaded in any one of 1 million Ford and Lincoln automobiles with SYNC AppLink, as well as 2 million Honda and Subaru vehicles coming on board soon. The hands-free

12/04/2012

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Valpak Franchise for Sale

Leader in Local Print and Digital Coupons Continues Expansion fromCoast-to-CoastLARGO, FL. (December 3, 2012) Valpak, a leader in local print and digital coupons, announced today the signing of eight new franchise agreements for territories including Greensboro, N.C.; Fargo, N.D.; Akron, Ohio; Southern Utah; Sacramento, Calif.; Seattle (Kitsap County); Columbia, S.C.; Daytona Beach, Fla. and Madison, Wis. Markets including Greensboro, Fargo and Akron are new territories for Valpak and residents in these areas will receive the Blue Envelope for the very first time. These developments are part of an aggressive growth plan for the brand to increase its presence throughout North

12/03/2012

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Valpak Franchise for Sale

Leader in Local Print & Digital Coupons Plans to Continue Incentive Program into 2013LARGO, Fla. (November 8, 2012) As Veterans Day approaches, Valpak -- a leader in local print and digital coupons -- announces that the company has made great strides in veteran recruiting and hiring this year. Since announcing a new incentive program in February waiving start-up fees for qualified, honorably discharged U.S. military veterans, Valpak has signed, or is in the process of signing, franchise agreements with five new veterans, more than doubling the total number of Valpak veteran franchisees. These veterans took advantage of Valpaks special incentive

11/08/2012

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Valpak Franchise for Sale

(LARGO, FL October 1, 2012) Valpak Direct Marketing Systems, Inc., a leader in local print and digital coupons, has enhanced its iOS app, enabling consumers to now add their favorite local coupons from Valpak to the new iOS 6 Passbook, which makes saving money on-the-go seamless and easier than ever.Passbook, announced by Apple last week, makes it easy for consumers to organize, manage and retrieve local coupons, loyalty cards, and other money-saving information from one place. With this new functionality, consumers will even be alerted with a reminder to use the coupon in their Passbook when they are in close

10/01/2012

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Valpak Franchise for Sale

Valpak.com and Savings.com Partner to Celebrate National Coupon Month (LARGO, FL August 28, 2012) SAVE-tember is just around the corner, and to celebrate the 14th annual National Coupon Month, Valpak.com and its new sister site, Savings.com, will unite top savings and couponing bloggers to coach consumers on thrifty new tips to save year-round. Joining forces behind two of the leading destinations for online deals, from local shops to national retailers, consumers will learn from the best through a downloadable playbook, online quizzes, live webinars with Savings.com DealPros and more, all available online. “Even seasoned coupon veterans can learn a new

08/28/2012

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Valpak Franchise for Sale

Leader in Local Print and Digital Coupons Continues Expansion from Coast-to-CoastLARGO, Fla. (July 9, 2012) Valpak, a leader in local print and digital coupons, announced today the signing of seven new franchise agreements for territories including North Brooklyn, N.Y.; Salem, Ore.; Grand Rapids, Mich.; Memphis, Tenn.; Parsippany, N.J.; Jacksonville, Fla. and East Toronto, Ontario. Both North Brooklyn and East Ontario are new territories for Valpak and residents in these markets will receive the Blue Envelope for the very first time. These developments are part of an aggressive growth plan for the brand to increase its presence throughout the country.We are

07/09/2012

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PooPrints Exclusive Distributor Franchise for Sale

MONTGOMERY, Ala. Property managers across the nation are turning to a CSI strategy to battle dog poo. They're using DNA technology to match which canine is responsible for leaving the piles so their owners can face fines. Just the idea of of using the technology people are used to seeing on the Crime Scene Investigation TV shows was enough to get residents at Legends at Taylor Lakes, an upscale Montgomery apartment community, to clean up their act. "We sent out letters to residents about what we were going to do," said Joe Johnson , property manager. Legends has been using

06/12/2012

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Kona Ice Franchise for Sale

Mobile Gourmet Shaved Ice Concept Captures Americas Appetite for Affordable Fun; Passionate Fans and Franchisees Drive Eye-Popping Three-Year Growth Rate of 4000 Percent FLORENCE, Ky. - America's "coolest" movement is breaking down generational barriers to bring kids and adults together for an experience unlike any before. The frozen frenzy Kona Ice has created is quickly spreading, capturing the hearts, minds and taste buds of the nation. Blending together its decked out truck that endears all who see it, mouthwatering gourmet flavors, and an unyielding commitment to community, Kona Ice is positioned to continue its remarkable ascent throughout the country. ...

03/22/2012

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Unishippers Franchise for Sale

Leading Logistics Franchise Offers New National Franchises without Geographic Boundaries Salt Lake City, UT - Founded in 1987 and with more than 290 franchise locations today, Unishippers Global Logistics, LLC, a franchise company in the transportation industry that provides small business owners a complete line of shipping options, including express, ground, freight, and international, , is celebrating its 25th Anniversary. Thanks to partnerships with more than thirty regional and national shipping carriers, including, UPS®, YRC Freight™, Estes, and Saia, Unishippers can offer small and mid-sized businesses complete shipping options, attractive pricing, state-of-the-art technology and dedicated account service teams that its

03/08/2012

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Valpak Franchise for Sale

From Humble Handwritten Beginnings to More than $3 Billion in Annual Savings Each Year, the Coupon Proves Its Worth; Receives Long Overdue Party LARGO, Fla. (March 8, 2012) Today more than ever before, consumers love savings, and businesses are using deals and discounts to drive their bottom line. The coupon turns 125 years old this year, and to commemorate the birthday, Valpak, the 44-year-old savings and direct marketing leader, is throwing a "virtual party" celebrating their love of all things thrifty with a $5,000 Facebook sweepstakes, and expert advice to help consumers save money in todays digital age, including recommendations

03/08/2012

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PooPrints Exclusive Distributor Franchise for Sale

Tom Boyd of Knoxville, Tenn., has been an entrepreneur for 50 years. He created Fi-Shock, one of the first electric fences for dogs and livestock; Mark Electronics, a major electronics supplier; EDP Biotech, which is researching an early detection test for colon cancer; and BioPet Vet Lab, a DNA testing service for determining dog ancestry. That may have been enough to keep most people satisfied, but in 2009, Boyd was bitten by the business bug once again, so he asked his DNA experts to brainstorm untapped niches for the technology. The answer? Dog poop. Enter BioPet Vet Lab's PooPrints, a

02/10/2012

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Valpak Franchise for Sale

(LARGO, FL Jan. 9, 2012) Valpak, a leader in local print and digital coupons, will expand its reach further by making its coupons available on CheckPoints, an app that gives shoppers easy access to discounts and savings right when and where they need them. Valpak, known for its hyper-local offers in 170 markets in North America, will offer its savings to mobile consumers via CheckPoints, the leading shopper rewards app with national brand partners such as Procter & Gamble, Unilever, Energizer, Belkin, Nestle, Kimberly Clark and Coca-Cola. CheckPoints, "The App that Pays You Back," allows consumers to check in and

01/09/2012

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Cruise Planners/American Express Travel Services Franchise for Sale

Company also ranked No. 1 in travel industry category for the ninth consecutive year CORAL SPRINGS, Fla. January 9, 2012 Cruise Planners/American Express, the nations largest home-based travel agent franchise network in the cruise industry, is ranked No. 44 out of 500 franchises in Entrepreneur magazines 33rd Annual Franchise 500 Issue and for the ninth year in a row ranked the No. 1 franchise in the travel industry category. "Our ultimate goal as a turnkey franchise business model is to establish the framework to help franchise owners succeed, and we do this by creating and implementing tools and programs so

01/09/2012

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Valpak Franchise for Sale

(LARGO, FL Oct. 5, 2011) Hallmark Channel returns this fall with two shows, two pros, one network, and one great sweepstakes from Valpak Direct Marketing Systems, Inc. The pros and shows are Martha Stewart from "The Martha Stewart Show" and Emeril Lagasse from "Emeril's Table." One lucky winner of the sweepstakes will receive a trip to New York to be part of the audience for the live taping of The Martha Stewart Show and take home Emeril's Kitchen Essentials prize pack. The Valpak sweepstakes was recently announced live on the show by Martha and Emeril themselves. Martha and Emeril are

10/05/2011

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Interface Financial Group Franchise for Sale

IFG receives certification from Franchise Research Institute for the 6th consecutive year Bethesda, MD July, 2011 The Interface Financial Group has received World-Class Franchise certification from the Franchise Research Institute and FranSurvey. The recognition comes after an independent survey by the Institute in which over 75 percent of The Interface Financial Group franchisees participated. The survey was designed to determine the level of franchisee satisfaction with The Interface Financial Group franchise system. "We appreciate this recognition from The Franchise Research Institute and they work they have done to gather the information from our franchisees," says David Banfield, president of the

07/21/2011

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Minuteman Press International Franchise for Sale

Farmingdale, NY (07/21/2011) The Minuteman Press in Lowell, MA, owned by Mark Cassidy, recently had a reptile problem! The Canaillgators the mascots for the Lowell Spinners, who are the local minor league baseball team, paid Minuteman Press a visit to film a segment of "Where are they?" Minuteman Press is a sponsor of the Lowell Spinners, as well as one of the teams printers. They also have a billboard in the outfield which gives them great exposure to the community. The mascots came to their store to film a segment of the coveted Where are they series that plays in

07/21/2011

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Valpak Franchise for Sale

Valpak, leader in direct mail industry, pushing QR codes to 80 million households (LARGO, FL July 6, 2011) Valpak Direct Marketing Systems, Inc., a leader in local print and digital coupons, is launching a major initiative using quick response or QR codes. Over the course of two months, Valpak will mail to more than 80 million households with QR codes on the outside of the envelope and on individual inserts. "This huge initiative is a great example of the power of print and digital working together, said Michael Vivio, president of Cox Target Media. "It represents print to digital extension

07/06/2011

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Minuteman Press International Franchise for Sale

Farmingdale, NY (06/28/2011) Jiten Raikundalia, owner of the Loughborough, Leicestershire UK center, had been teaming up with his local BNI groups to raise money for a local charity. Not only has he been doing charity work with the Parkside and South Derbyshire BNI groups, he is also the recipient of two BNI awards. Recently his BNI groups teamed up with a local charity called Children in Need, they were able to raise 250 pounds by doing a Fancy Dress luncheon where BNI members dressed up in costumes while meeting. Not only did they raise money for the charity but they

06/28/2011

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Minuteman Press International Franchise for Sale

Farmingdale, NY (06/16/2011) Habeel Tariq, owner of the Minuteman Press is Glasgow Scotland, has linked up with the Well Foundation. The Well Foundation is a charity that takes on projects to build Water Wells in areas throughout the world who either struggle for water supply or have poorly treated water, in other words they help aid areas of drought and disease from dirty water. Habeel regularly promotes the Well Foundation on advertising material that the store uses and at marketing and advertising events the store regularly visits; as well as donating to the charity. Next up for the store is

06/16/2011

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Minuteman Press International Franchise for Sale

Farmingdale, NY (06/10/2011) Store owner of the Ayr, Minuteman Press center in Scotland, Jeff Whittle is not only involved with but, along with one or two other Local Business Owners is credited with creating and setting up the "Ayr Independent Shops & Businesses". The group has now become a cooperative business dedicated to promoting local businesses within the community. They run on a non-for-profit basis and put profits towards advertising and marketing local independent business in the town including Minuteman Press of Ayr. So far Jeff and some of his colleagues have been in the newspaper, a Scottish National Television

06/10/2011

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Minuteman Press International Franchise for Sale

Farmingdale, NY (06/09/2011) Parris Frisby, owner of the Akron, OH Minuteman Press center, was riding in style two weekends ago, as he participated in the annual Kenmore Community Days Parade. On Saturday May 28th, 2011 Parris along with his PT Cruiser car road along the streets of Akron, throwing bags of candy out to excited onlookers. The cruiser recently had some work done to it; Parris had the car body wrapped to display his Minuteman Centers information and details about what his company does. Parris was extremely honored to partake in the festivities and even sponsored the event by providing

06/09/2011

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Minuteman Press International Franchise for Sale

Farmingdale, NY (06/03/2011) For the past 3 and a half years Diana and Jeff Merritt, owners of the Salisbury Minuteman Center in Maryland, have been giving their time to help support our service men and women who are deployed overseas. They started a non-for-profit organization in their area called Operation We Care. On Sunday May 22nd, 2011 they held a packing party at the Powellville Fire House in Powellville, MD. Diana said they had 150 volunteers come in from all areas and they were able to send about 250 packages with various items. They were overjoyed with the amount of

06/03/2011

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Minuteman Press International Franchise for Sale

Farmingdale, NY (05/18/2011) Joanne Miner, owner of Minuteman Press in Miramar, FL, was recently honored as one of the 100 Outstanding Women of Broward County. The gala which took place on May 12th, 2011, at the Signature Grand in Davie, honored 100 women in Broward County for their Outstanding Accomplishments in the charity and philanthropic community. When Joanne found out she was being honored for her achievements, she was humbled as always, for even having been considered. Joannes charity work with her church group as well as owning and running a very successful Minuteman Press center are what sets her

05/18/2011

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Minuteman Press International Franchise for Sale

Farmingdale, NY (05/17/2011) JD Gumm runs and manages the International Minute Press in Reno, Nevada with his wife Cindy, whose father John Hill owns the business. During a recent marketing call, JD was able to score a new client, the Reno Aces. The Reno Aces are the Minor League baseball team out of Reno, Nevada, and International Minute Press is now their "Preferred Printer." JDs diligent, persistent, professional and consistent follow up, is what led the Aces to see what a great company the International Minute Press of Reno is, and that they would be able to meet all their

05/17/2011

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Minuteman Press International Franchise for Sale

Farmingdale, NY (05/11/2011) The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society (LLS) of Seattle, WA recently held their annual Big Climb event. Steve Cooper, Minuteman Presses Regional Vice President for the Pacific Northwest area, teamed up with Wilma Comenat, campaign director of LLS Seattle, to help raise money for the Society. On March 20th, 2011 Steve, along with Minuteman Mascot Coach Clock-head, and hundreds of other participants took part in the Big Climb. The event which took place at the Columbia Center in Seattle is geared at raising money for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. The Big Climb is a race to see

05/11/2011

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Wok Box Franchise for Sale

Wok Box Fresh Asian Kitchen is Canadas premier fresh and fast pan-Asian quick service restaurant. Its not only a very popular choice for customers seeking fresh, healthy dishes from many regions of Asia, it also appeals to prospective franchise owners looking to capitalize on the hot and underserved freshly prepared Asian food segment. Wok Box is poised to blast past the 70-stores-open mark sometime this year. With gross annual sales now reaching $45 million, the Wok Box team is thrilled to be planning the expansion of the brand in the U.S. franchise market. Wok Boxs success has caught the attention

05/11/2011

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Farmingdale, NY (05/05/2011) Jim Landrigan, owner of the Minuteman Press center in Brattleboro, VT, was recently selected to sit on the board of directors for the Brattleboro Chamber of Commerce. Jim found out about 2 weeks ago that he was appointed to be of the board. His term as a board member will run through 2014. He will be in charge of two committees; the first will be the membership committee which is in charge of recruitment of new members for the chamber and the second one will be the marketing committee. He is excited to head the marketing committee

05/05/2011

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Farmingdale, NY (05/03/2011) Jeannie Wagner, owner of the Crystal Lake, IL Minuteman Press center, has added to her marketing mix, along with the marketing programs Minuteman Press has to offer. She recently purchased Billboard signs in 6 different locations to help drive business to her. The billboards run for a total of 12 months and are moved every 2 months to different location in the community. With the 6 foot by 12 foot day and night-lit two sided structure, these Ad lites are creating new customers just with-in its first month of exposure! Jeannie is bringing a new level of

05/03/2011

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Farmingdale, NY (05/02/2011) The Minuteman Press center, located in the Lewisville, TX has recently moved to a new, bigger facility. Owners Glen and Pam Penshorn, who have been at the same location for the past 11 years, recently purchased a bigger location due to the growth and demand of their business. The new center, located at 1565 West Main St. Lewisville, TX 75067, is 3400 square feet, compared to the older location that was just 2500. Glen hopes that along with the new larger space, they can expand and increase their business, as well the needs of their current and

05/02/2011

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Minuteman Press International Franchise for Sale

Farmingdale, NY (04/28/2011) Recently, the owner of the Albany, OR Minuteman Press center was presented with not one but TWO exemplary awards. Mark Nicholson, the owner, learned in early March that he had won the Small Business of the Year award from the Albany Chamber of Commerce. To say he was excited would be an understatement, but not long after that he found out he was also the recipient of the Small Business Sponsor award from the Linn County United Way of America. Both awards are a lifetime award, which means you can only receive them once, but Mark could

04/28/2011

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Farmingdale, NY (04/27/2011) Minuteman Owner, David Meyerson, of Hyde Park, NY was reappointed as a board member of the Hyde Park Chamber of Commerce recently. He was asked by the president two years ago to sit on the board, and after a year decided to continue his venture with the Chamber. This year he is tasked with being the fundraiser chair, and is excited for all the fundraising events he has planned in the near future. He is most eager for the Antique car show fundraiser they will be organizing later this year, as it was a huge success last

04/27/2011

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Farmingdale, NY (04/14/2011) - Doug Dipasquale, co-owner of the Lansdale, PA Minuteman Press center, was elected President of the Lansdale Business Association (LBA). He ousted the former president who was in the position for 5 years, by a vote from the members. As of March 1st, 2011, he took over the position and hit the ground running. In a recent news article Doug said that his main goal for the LBA is to get back to the basics of helping all the businesses in the Lansdale area, and thats just what he intends to do. With a successful fundraiser under

04/14/2011

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Farmingdale, NY (04/11/2011) The Minuteman Press center in Humble, TX, is going pink until June 30th. They are one of a dozen or so businesses taking part in the Love Yourself campaign going on in the area. The campaigns main goal is to promote the significance of womens health. The Pink Light District is the name of the businesses, including the Minuteman Press center, which are participating in the campaign. They all will be displaying pink lights in their store front windows, as well as offering 15 percent off of select products for any woman who brings in a mammography

04/11/2011

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Farmingdale, NY (04/08/2011) Gail Peterson, owner of the Minuteman Press in Galveston Island, TX, is helping to raise money for the local animal shelter. Gail, along with Allison Schoenvogel and Cynthia McEldowney, are holding the 1st annual Galveston Island Dog Show called A Bark in the Park. The show will be held at the Kempner Park on April 30th, 2011 from 9am-3pm. The event was inspired by another dog show that one of Gails friends (Allison Schoenvogel) saw in Charleston, SC. Gail along with her friends wanted to do something in their town to raise money for the local Humane

04/08/2011

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Farmingdale, NY (04/05/2011) Joanne Miner, owner of the Minuteman Press Center in Miramar, FL has gone above and behind her call of duty when it comes to the relief efforts for Haiti. Since the earthquake left Haiti in a state of devastation, Joanne and her church have traveled to Haiti twice to help rebuild the country. On June 10th, 2011, Joanne will be embarking on her 3rd trip to Haiti, this time to help build desks for the school of a local church that they have a relationship with. The area where the church is located was not directly affected

04/05/2011

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Farmingdale, NY (4/1/2011) Jerry Tallman, owner of the San Rafael, CA Minuteman Press center, was chosen as the 2011 volunteer of the year by the San Rafael Chamber of Commerce. Out of the 550 members, Jerry was nominated because of his outstanding work as the Chair of 2010 business showcase, and was selected as this years recipient by the executive board of the San Rafael Chamber. Not only was Jerry humbled by the recognition he received for his hard work, he was extremely honored to be this years Volunteer of the Year in the San Rafael area. Minuteman Press is

04/04/2011

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Farmingdale, NY (03/25/2011) The owner of the Minuteman Press Center in Roseville, CA, Doug Schumacher, was elected to be the 2012 President of the South Place Rotary Club. Doug, who has been a member of his Rotary Club for about a year now, was elected by a vote of his fellow members. Doug will first become Vice President in July of 2011, and then in July of 2012 he will take over the position of President until the following July. We wish Doug continued success and congratulate him on his recent election!

03/25/2011

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Farmingdale, NY (03/25/2011) Windy Schulte, owner of the Minuteman Press Center, in Clinton, NC, received the Entrepreneurial Success Award from the Clinton/Samson Chamber of Commerce, in February of 2011. Windy, who is a member of the Clinton/Samson Chamber of Commerce along with 400 members, was nominated with three other businesses for this award. The businesses in the Clinton area then voted for whom should win and Windy beat out the competition! She was nominated for the award based the following criteria; she is a chamber member, she has seen growth in her business for the past two years, she ...

03/25/2011

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Minuteman Press International Franchise for Sale

Farmingdale, NY (03/24/2011) The Minuteman Press center, located in the Bellaire section of Houston, TX has recently moved to a new, bigger facility. Owner Steve Edman, who bought the franchise in 2006, recently purchased a bigger location due to the growth and demand of their business. The new center, located at 4662 Beechnut, Houston TX 77096, is more centrally located to their existing clientele. Steve and his staff hope that with the new location they are able to execute larger marketing opportunities which they anticipate will bring more business and traffic to their center. They have also ...

03/24/2011

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Minuteman Press International Franchise for Sale

Farmingdale, NY (01/07/2011) Minuteman Press International, the worlds largest printing and graphics franchise, is hosting a FREE Franchise Discovery Event on Saturday and Sunday, January 15th and 16th, 2011. The event will take place at the Woodfin Suites Hotel in Emeryville, California located at 5800 Shellmound St. Industry experts will discuss pertinent topics in the franchise industry such as; how to research a franchise, financing, training and support options, advertising and marketing strategies for your franchise , and how to find a location. These topics will be talked about every hour on the hour from 10 am - 3pm on

01/07/2011

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Cruise Planners/American Express Travel Services Franchise for Sale

CP Savers promotion offers $1,000 franchise fee discount and free trainingCORAL SPRINGS, Fla. - August 12, 2010 - Cruise Planners/American Express, the nation's largest home-based travel agent franchise network in the cruise industry, today launched CP Savers, an exclusive franchise program for first responders in the public service and emergency medical professions. The limited-time program provides a variety of incentives to assist emergency personnel including paramedics, law enforcement officers, firefighters and emergency medical technicians with starting their own franchise travel business. "The intent of CP Savers is to show our gratitude to the people who protect and save lives as

08/12/2010

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Valpak Franchise for Sale

Generation of Spenders Demand ValueSemi-annual report finds consumers work to stretch their hard-earned dollar; relax on valucations (LARGO, FL August 3, 2010) Despite signs of economic recovery, value is here to stay. According to a recent consumer survey* conducted by Valpak, one of the leading direct marketing companies in North America, 75 percent surveyed say searching for coupons and discounts will remain routine after the recession. Even more 79 percent planned to spend about the same or less this summer versus last summer. Consumers are emerging from the economic downturn cautiously optimistic and expecting more for their money.Couponing Goes Digital

08/03/2010

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Chyten Educational Services Franchise for Sale

Chyten Educational Services, one of the fastest growing education franchises in America, based in Lexington, Massachusetts, announced today that they will continue their laser-like focus on expansion throughout North Carolina with anticipated openings in or around Asheville, Charlotte, Wake Forest & the Cary areasin addition to their existing presence in Clayton, North Carolina. We have had expressions of interest in these education friendly North Carolina communities, and we are ready to respond as soon as possible noted Neil Chyten, founder and CEO of Chyten Educational Services.Neil Chyten stated: We are the only franchise of its kind in America, specializing in

06/28/2010

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Minuteman Press International Franchise for Sale

Farmingdale, NY (06/28/2010) Joanne Miner, Minuteman Press owner of the Miramar, FL center has been sewing up some major good deeds, just a stitch at a time. Joanne with the help of the seniors at the Southwest Focal Point Senior Center; have been sewing new clothing for the woman and young girls of Haiti, who were hit by the earthquake that devastated the countries capital, Port-au-Prince, earlier this year.In 2009 Joanne visited Haiti on a mission to help the poor, and was planning on making a return trip when the earthquake struck. She wanted to make an impact on her

06/28/2010

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Valpak Franchise for Sale

(JUNE 17, 2010) Valpak, the most recognized direct mail brand in the U.S., has signed an Area Development agreement with a Quebec-based company that has offices in Montreal and the Greater Toronto Area (GTA). The company will eventually bring the blue Valpak envelope to over 2 million mailboxes in Quebec. Valpak envelopes carry money-saving coupons and targeted special offers for consumers. Valpak content is also distributed across a fast-growing digital network through Valpak.com.Roy Brown and Robert Plamondon are principals in the new venture a division of Montreal Creativi-t Options Group Inc., which is a marketing, branding and performance improvement company

06/17/2010

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Play N Trade Franchise for Sale

San Clemente, CA, May 10, 2010 - - Play N Trade Franchise, Inc, the fastest growing video game franchise worldwide, is excited to announce that for the first quarter of 2010 store sales were up 1.4% compared to that of 2009, while industry sales as a whole were down 7.1%, according to NPD sales data.In addition to overall increased sales, the average transaction size for Play N Trade stores also improved by 6.2% for the quarter. "This is something we are very pleased to see, says Play N Trade CEO, Larry Plotnick. We are noticing excellent gains from our focus

05/10/2010

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Minuteman Press International Franchise for Sale

Farmingdale, NY (04/16/2010) Bill Chapman, owner of both the Brampton and Milton Ontario Minuteman Press centers, is featured in Franchise Entrepreneur Magazines May/June 2010 issue. The article titled Youve Got What it takes is featured in the breaking through section of the Magazine.The article talks about how, like most of our owners Bill, having no prior experience in the printing and graphics industry, used his knowledge from past experiences, and the proven programs of Minuteman to become an exceptional franchise owner. Before becoming a Minuteman franchise owner Bill spent about 15 years in the corporate training business. His jobs ranged

04/16/2010

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Valpak Franchise for Sale

Coupon Giant Launches New, Free Mobile Appson Android Platform to Join iPhone and Palm Pre; Blackberry app coming soon(LARGO, FL March 16, 2010) In challenging economic times, coupon use has grown dramatically. As tight budgets endure, consumers continue to aggressively seek out savings opportunities and Valpak, one of the leading direct marketing companies in North America, is helping by empowering them to save anytime, anywhere.More than 10 million digital coupons were redeemed in the first half of 2009, up 25 percent from the previous year. Those of the mobile variety are increasingly in demand as consumers try them and realize

03/16/2010

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Valpak Franchise for Sale

Unprecedented B2B and B2C Campaigns Demonstrate Valpaks Leadership in the Direct Marketing Space(LARGO, FL MARCH 4, 2010) - Valpak, the leading cooperative direct marketing company in North America, today released two new Augmented Reality (AR) campaigns designed to give businesses and consumers a rich new way to interact with the classic Valpak product.In what may be two firsts for use of AR technology, Valpak unveiled a new B2B campaign as well as a new consumer promotion, both using AR technology.Business owners can find the B2B AR marker on full page ads in the March issues of Advertising Age and DMNews...

03/04/2010

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Valpak Franchise for Sale

(LARGO, FL MARCH 3, 2010) Valpak Direct Marketing Systems Inc., located in Largo, FL, announces the sale of Valpak of New York to New York businessman Rod Lowenstein. Lowenstein has more than 20 years of experience in sales, operations, marketing, advertising, strategic planning and new media.Previously, Lowenstein has held senior executive positions with MTV Networks, Time Warner Inc. and Transcontinental Records.Born and raised in New York, Lowenstein is currently co-founder and president of Shape Media, LLC in New York, a digital marketing solutions company. He has a proven track record of building brands, market share, revenues and profit growth. In

03/03/2010

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Blue Coast Savings Consultants

4 Things Businesses can do to get back in the BlackDo a review of Workers Compensation PoliciesLeverage extended tax rulings before they expireLearn what your company can qualify for in Stimulus MoneyReview Waste Removal CostsThese 4 bullet items are just an example of the over 15 services that we provide across the country to businesses. We have found that, although complex in the review, if a business owner will take the time to have topics like this reviewed, they have the potential to find significant savings they have not taken advantage of. Right now at the start of 2010, there

02/16/2010

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Minuteman Press International Franchise for Sale

Farmingdale, NY (01/01/2010) Mike Geygan owner and operator of the Minuteman Press center located in Lebanon, Ohio, is celebrating thirty (30) years of service in 2010. Starting out in 1980 and moving to different locations through-out the last thirty years (as seen in the photo below), Mike has won numerous awards for outstanding performance for his Minuteman Press center."This is an extraordinary milestone for Mike Geygan," said Bob Titus, President. "We are proud to have Mike as an owner of one of our centers and look forward to another thirty years of continued success."

02/01/2010

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Valpak Franchise for Sale

(LARGO, FL - Jan. 19, 2010) When it comes to New Year's resolutions, money management is always at the top, and 2010 is no exception. The current economic state has forced many consumers to become value shoppers. In fact, according to researchers 95 percent have modified their shopping behavior in response to the recession. Valpak, one of the leading direct marketing companies in North America, is helping consumers save in these harsh economic times offering many ways that consumers can maintain their lifestyles without breaking the bank."More and more consumers are turning into value shoppers, adopting price savings related attitudes

01/19/2010

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Kona Ice Franchise for Sale

Kona Ice, a Kentucky-based shaved-ice concept, has entered the California market with the same success that they have seen in the rest of their expansion. In just a few short months after registration, they have already sold 5 units in the Golden State. "The reception has been great," says Tony Lamb, CEO of Kona-Ice. "We have seen massive interest in our concept and its great to see California showing us the same opportunity for growth." "Despite the unfortunate economic situation that is affecting the residents of the state," continues Mr. Lamb, "there are a lot of ...

09/21/2009

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ServiceMaster Clean Franchise for Sale

Given current economic times, Smith finds perfect match with premier franchisor; will set up operations in Fort Lauderdale.MEMPHIS, Tenn. (July 28, 2009)ServiceMaster Clean announced today that Jarrett C. Smith has been awarded one of the company's distinguished Shane Battier Franchise Scholarship. Selected from hundreds of applicants, Smith completed a 1,500-word essay detailing how he would utilize ServiceMaster corporate objectives in his business."Franchises are the best way to start a business because you have faster start-up, people are typically already familiar with your brand and the support you receive, particularly with ServiceMaster Clean, is immeasurable," said Smith. "But what I find

07/29/2009

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AAMCO Transmissions Franchise for Sale

AAMCO supports our veterans with a special program designed to make the transition from military to business ownership possibleHorsham, PA July 6, 2009 As the largest group of active duty military personnel in a decade prepares to enter civilian life, many in the military are searching for a job or business for the next stage in their lives.AAMCO, a longtime supporter of our armed forces, has taken an aggressive step forward to help those who have been there to help us; our veterans. Effective immediately, AAMCO will provide an $8,000 credit to any veteran who purchases a new AAMCO franchise...

07/01/2009

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ServiceMaster Clean Franchise for Sale

Given current economic times, Ellison finds perfect match with premier franchisor; will set up operations in Northwest Harris County.MEMPHIS, Tenn. (July 28, 2009)ServiceMaster Clean announced today that Corbet K. Ellison has been awarded one of the company's distinguished Shane Battier Franchise Scholarship. Selected from hundreds of applicants, Ellison completed a 1,500-word essay detailing how he would utilize ServiceMaster corporate objectives in his business."Franchises are the best way to start a business because you have faster start-up, people are typically already familiar with your brand and the support you receive, particularly with ServiceMaster Clean, is immeasurable," said Ellison. "But what I

06/30/2009

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Kona Ice Franchise for Sale

Kona-Ice and Franchise Insites are enjoying a fun and dynamic expansion of the Cincinnati-based frozen treat concept. They faced a multitude of hurdles as they initiated their expansion effort in December dealing with the holidays, the height of the recession, the election, and the credit crisis. On top of that, they were selling ice in the wintertime with a goal of 34 new units on a relative start-up. Yet with summer just now really setting upon us, they are poised to exceed their annual sales goal by the end of June and they are running with a full head of

06/23/2009

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Blue Coast Savings Consultants

In Las Vegas last month, financials were the talk of the town. Blue Coast Financial Group brought its top advisors together for an awards ceremony and an advanced education on 3 of its core services Cost Segregation, R&D Tax Credits, and Property Tax Recovery. According to owner, Shawn Hull, These are 3 services that provide a lot of cost-savings to our clients. Therefore, it is of the utmost importance that our advisors are well versed in these areas so that they can bring the maximum savings to them. As the economic situation continues to tighten corporate budgets, these services, ...

06/11/2009

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ServiceMaster Clean Franchise for Sale

Detroits native son returns to home state to catch NASCAR action and to tout the companys Shane Battier Franchise ScholarshipMEMPHIS, Tenn. (June 11, 2009) ServiceMaster Clean announced today that it will host professional basketball player, Shane Battier, this weekend at the Michigan International Speedway for the Lifelock 400 Sprint Cup Series race. Since 2007, Battier has promoted the companys commitment to franchise ownership diversity through the Shane Battier Franchise Scholarship, which boasts at least nine winners since the programs inception.The purpose of the Shane Battier Franchise Scholarship is to expand the ServiceMaster Clean commercial cleaning ownership base among women and

06/11/2009

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Minuteman Press International Franchise for Sale

Farmingdale, NY (05/18/2009) Joanne Miner, owner of Minuteman Press in Miramar, FL, was recently honored as one of the 100 Outstanding Women of Broward County. The gala which took place on May 7th, 2009 at the Signature Grand in Davie, FL, honored 100 women in Broward County for their Outstanding Accomplishments. When Joanne found she was being honored for her achievements, she was humbled for even having been considered one of the 100 Outstanding Women in Broward County; this isnt the first time Joanne has been recognized for her achievements though, she also has twice been named business person of

05/18/2009

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Minuteman Press International Franchise for Sale

Farmingdale, NY (05/18/2009) Recently the Kitchener Ontario Minuteman Press store was nominated for the prestigious title of Business of the Year Under 20 employees. The Kitchener store is owned by Kathy and Frank Rogers, both of whom are invaluable members not only of Minuteman Press; but in the community where they live and continually grow their business.Kathy and Frank have owned the Minuteman Press store in Kitchener for 25 years. When they found out about the nomination for Business of the Year, they were honored, but at the same time very humble about the whole situation. They continue to work

05/18/2009

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Minuteman Press International Franchise for Sale

Farmingdale, NY (04/15/2009) QuickPrinting Magazine, a publication with the latest information in the printing & graphics industry, has said in their 2009 Annual Franchise Review that Minuteman Press is the only printing franchise that reported an increase in over-all sales for the 2008 fiscal year. We feel that our increase is due to many contributing factors. We believe that our 34 years of franchise experience, our proven marketing strategies, and the 27 strategically placed support offices are the reasons we remain the largest franchise system in our industry. The last quarter of 2008 held pretty consistent to the previous quarter,

04/15/2009

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Minuteman Press International Franchise for Sale

Farmingdale, NY (03/16/2009) Even in these uncertain economic times, Minuteman Press is one of the few franchises who are still offering financing options to potential owners.The recession that were facing today affects everyone, even the lending companies. Theyre in a state that makes it almost impossible to lend the credit that is needed to businesses that they once helped finance. Minuteman Press though is fortunate enough to still put forth a wide variety of financing options. During these tough economic times, credit markets are extremely tight, said Jay Feldman, Director of Finance for MMP. We here at Minuteman Press have

03/16/2009

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Minuteman Press International Franchise for Sale

Farmingdale, NY (03/03/2009) - Minuteman Press, the largest printing and graphics franchise system in the world, was recently rated the number one franchise in the world by Entrepreneur magazine, again. This is the 17th year that Minuteman Press has received this prestigious award. "We have worked very hard over the years to provide the best training and support in the industry, which gives our owners the confidence that they are the best prepared and the most efficient owners in their market," said Bob Titus, President of MMP. About MMP Minuteman Press International, Inc. (MMP) with more than thirty (30) years

03/05/2009

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Minuteman Press International Franchise for Sale

Farmingdale, NY (03/04/2009) - Minuteman Press owner Todd Duckworth in Janesville, WI was recently named Small Business Person of the Year, by the Small Business Council. "A great lesson," said Mr. Duckworth "is to find a source of passion and commit to it." Beside Minuteman Press being a passion of his, which is why he is Small Business Person of the year, Todd also is passionate about giving back and getting involved in the community. Todd's passion and devotion to community organizations is a great example of how Minuteman Press continues to grow and generate new and repeat business through

03/05/2009

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Kona Ice Franchise for Sale

Tony Lamb is prepared to take franchising fun to the streets with his Kona-Ice concept."We intentionally spent our first year in a slow, deliberate development of 18 units in order to ensure that we are offering the best opportunity, price point, and support possible", says Tony. "We will speed up the development this upcoming year, but will still retain our focus on franchisee success. Our franchisees are a part of the Kona-Ice family and we take care of them as such." KONA Ice provides a complete turnkey franchise at a fraction of typical food industry costs and without the paralyzing

11/13/2008

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Blue Coast Savings Consultants

In the November issue of Inc. Magazine article, consultant and writer Candee Wilde, named Blue Coast Financial Group one of her top picks for franchise and business opportunities in the in the Business Services sector. She sees this sector as extremely stable and was kind enough to provide the readership with her top 10 companies of interest.Shawn Hull, founder and owner of Blue Coast Financial Group, says "It's great to see us being noticed in the marketplace as a company of stability, and especially from a publication of Inc.'s caliber. We have taken a lot of care to create a

01/15/2008

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Huntington Learning Center Franchise for Sale

(ORADELL, NJ) The National Minority Franchising Initiative (NMFI) has selected Huntington Learning Center as one of its 50 Top Franchises for Minorities, based on factors that include Huntington's success in recruiting and supporting minority franchisees, historical performance, brand identification and franchisee satisfaction, among others. In addition to market research, the selection was based on findings from a detailed questionnaire completed by existing minority franchisees and the senior managers at Huntington, as well as incentive programs offered to minority franchisees. Founded in 1977 by Dr. Raymond J. and Eileen Huntington, Huntington Learning Center provides instruction in reading, writing, spelling, phonics, mathematics

10/18/2007

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Blue Coast Savings Consultants

Electricity and Natural Gas Rates Expected to Double According to a recent report from Bloomberg News, a respected worldwide business news service, future rates for electricity and gas are expected to rise by 100 - 125%, which translates into doubled rates for users. Furthermore, as previously reported by the Wall Street Journal, U.S. wholesale energy prices experienced a sharp rise with much higher than expected swelling increases in the production costs of energy, natural gas, and gasoline.With energy costs typically being the third largest expense of U.S. companies, these dire forecasts of continued energy inflation could have devastating effects on

05/31/2007

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Huntington Learning Center Franchise for Sale

(Oradell, NJ) Noting that there are more than 2,500 U.S. based franchises for entrepreneurs to choose from, The Wall Street Journal’s StartupJournal.com report cuts through the clutter by identifying 25 high performing franchise brands. As the only supplemental education services organization included on the list, Huntington Learning Center is lauded for criteria that include well-experienced leadership, strong financial health and a proven record of franchising success. StartupJournal.com developed its report in partnership with FRANdata, an Arlington, Virginia-based independent franchise information company. “The search for the right franchise can be a real obstacle course through thousands of opportunities before you find

02/28/2006

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Huntington Learning Center Franchise for Sale

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 9, 2006 CONTACT: Laura Gehringer - 201 261-8400 The oldest national provider of franchised supplemental educational services, Huntington Learning Center, added 50 new franchised centers to its national network during 2005. This is the largest number of centers to be added in one single year, and the most since 2004, when 32 centers were added. This is a nearly 30% growth rate in the number of centers in the system. Huntington added its largest number of centers to the state of Texas, which has eight new centers, followed by California, which has six new centers. Founded

01/09/2006

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Alphagraphics Franchise for Sale

September 7, 2005 (SALT LAKE CITY) – AlphaGraphics, Inc., a leader in the visual communications industry, that the company has established an AlphaGraphics Hurricane Katrina Relief Fund. The fund, which has already raised more than $50,000, has been established to help New Orleans AlphaGraphics owner Ayaz Korejo, his family and staff recover from the effects of Hurricane Katrina. AlphaGraphics and its nearly 300 locations worldwide will also make donations to the American Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund to help support other families affected by the tragedy. “Hurricane Katrina has devastated the lives, homes and businesses of so many, including a

09/07/2005

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Alphagraphics Franchise for Sale

Executive Honored as one of “30 Women to Watch” in Utah Business May 12, 2005 (Salt Lake City) – Kory Kogon, executive vice president of operations for Salt Lake City-based AlphaGraphics, was honored today as one of Utah’s most dynamic businesswomen by Utah Business magazine’s annual Women’s Business Day luncheon. Kogon was named one of Utah’s “30 Women to Watch” listed in the magazine’s May issue. “AlphaGraphics was very pleased to have Kory Kogon named as one of the 30 "Women to Watch" in Utah,” says Kevin Cushing, CEO of AlphaGraphics. “It is a well-deserved honor as Kory has lead

05/12/2005

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Alphagraphics Franchise for Sale

Salt Lake City, UTAH -- Utah university and college graphic design faculty teamed up with AlphaGraphics to select a new logo to celebrate the 35th Anniversary of the leading provider of print-related and digital publishing services for businesses worldwide. The winning design was submitted by Bruce Harris of Cary, North Carolina and was selected from more than 450 submissions from around the world at an event held at AlaphaGraphics' headquarters. "When we invited graphic designers from our 278 business centers around the world to submit designs for our Anniversary logo, we ...

02/23/2005

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