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Five military veterans with a passion for travel were recently recognized as the 2015 winners of the fourth annual ???Operation Vetrepreneur: Become Your Own General??? contest.
Read MoreNew program empowers agents with automated social media marketing support
Read MoreIn this Salute to American Success, we???re taking a look at Oxi Fresh Carpet Cleaning and its millennial founder Jonathan Barnett. The company was created in August of 2006 in Denver, Colorado.
Read MoreBrothers in business and in life, Jesse Keyser 39, and Charles Keyser, 34, demonstrate that it is possible to operate a diverse portfolio of franchise businesses in multiple locations
Read MoreLeading home-based travel agencies CruiseOne and Cruises Inc., which are part of World Travel Holdings, have been recognized by South Florida Business Journal and Florida Trend and on their annual lists of Top Private Companies based on revenue.
Read MorePhoenix may not be New York or Chicago, but this desert metropolis has more than its share of great pizza parlors, including one restaurant whose pies were famously dubbed "the best pizza in America.
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Read MoreFree Webinar Will Teach Entrepreneurs About the Property Inspection Business. The inspection business is booming, making it a solid, low-cost choice for prospective small-business owners.
Read MoreNational Property Inspections, Inc., parent company of National Property Inspections in the United States and Global Property Inspections in Canada, is pleased to announce several new franchise owners who will bring NPI to new areas of the United States:
Read MoreCruiseOne, which is part of World Travel Holdings ??? the world's largest cruise agency and award-winning leisure travel company, has announced that Robert Stephens, the founder of Geek Squad, will be the keynote speaker at its 2015 National Conference which takes place the week of November 14, 2015 aboard the brand new Norwegian Escape.
Read MoreBeeline Bikes, The Mobile Bike Shop, today announced that it closed a $2.6M Series A financing round led by Backcountry.com, LLC ("Backcountry"), one of the largest online specialty retailers of outdoor gear and apparel and operator of Competitive Cyclist. With the investment, Beeline Bikes will expand its fleet of "We Come to You" mobile bike shops across the United States using a franchise model, and continue to provide a convenient, customer-friendly channel in the bicycle industry.
Read MoreOxi Fresh Carpet Cleaning has opened a total of 33 new units in the frst sixmonths of 2015 and saved 1.5 million gallons of water, once again anchoring itself as one of the fastest-growing and greenest carpet cleaning companies in the country.
Read MoreFor most Americans, July 4th means cook-outs, picnics, swimming, boating, time spent with family and friends and, of course, fireworks. But the nation???s birthday celebration is also one of the deadliest holidays of the year due to alcohol-impaired traffic fatalities. Cottman Transmission & Total Auto Care and its neighborhood car care centers throughout the nation remind drivers that police will be out in force during the days leading up to and including the Fourth of July, cracking down on impaired drivers.
Read MoreMembers of the headquarters team of home-based travel franchise CruiseOne recently spent the afternoon at the beach, all in the name of a good cause
Read MoreNamed "Best Music Class 2010??? by New York Magazine, songs for seeds is a rockin' music program that encourages children newborn to 6-years old to sing, dance, and play along with a live 3-piece rock band.
Read MoreUseful Comparison Chart Weighs Similar, Yet Different, Business Ownership Opportunities in the Logistics Industry
Read MoreColor Glo International is a third generation, family owned business that is a world leader in restoration and repair of leather, vinyl, velour, cloth and hard plastics.
Read MoreConference aboard the brand new Norwegian Escape, has officially sold out. With record-breaking attendance for the second year in a row of more than 900 attendees, the National Conference will feature the theme CONNECT and focus on setting the framework for developing strong relationships as well as new opportunities
Read MoreFull-Service Canadian Catering Brand Forecasts Opening in 10 U.S. Markets by the End of the Year; Debuting at the Texas Restaurant Association Marketplace June 28-29
Read MoreWhether it???s a Father???s Day gift or simply a gift to yourself as a car owner, a summer tune-up is a good way to keep your car running smoothly and safely. The annual salute to Dads is good time to think about summer car care, since this is when most of us spend more time in our cars, vacationing or taking weekend or day trips.
Read MoreHome-based travel franchise CruiseOne, which is part of the world???s largest cruise agency and award-winning leisure travel company World Travel Holdings, is announcing today at the annual International Franchise Expo the opening of its 1,000th location. The franchise has locations in all 50 states and Mexico, and grows by 10 percent each year
Read MoreAmericans are continuously investing more money in home renovations, with increases in the Residential Remodeling Index for twelve consecutive years, says a recent Metrostudy forecast. This increase in home improvement spending makes it necessary for companies to continue to invest in and develop industry leading technologies.
Read MoreIt wasn???t a hard call for Paula Davis, owner of the local Cottman Transmission and Total Auto Care franchise located here in Charlotte to take. Four years ago, she was asked to help support a fundraiser in memory of a local girl who had lost her battle with cancer at age 12.
Read MoreCutting-edge technology advances an agent???s ability to find the ideal cruise vacation for their clients improving the overall agent and customer experience
Read MoreCarePatrol Franchise Systems, LLC has won a Franchisee Satisfaction Award from the Franchise Business Review based on a survey of more than 10,000 franchisees representing more than 300 franchise brands for 3rd year in a row.
Read MoreLa Madeleine???s summer menu evokes an unmistakable feel of the French countryside, inspired by the freshest ingredients of the season.
Read MoreThe Cottman Man Blog, a new blog about transmission and general car care and service, has been named one of the Top 50 Automotive and Mechanics Blogs, in a list compiled by Direct Capital, a CIT company.
Read MoreNational Property Inspections, Inc., is proud to be named a top low-cost franchise opportunity by Franchise Business Review for the second year in a row.
Read MoreTeaching leadership and fitness to kids through a high-energy fundraising program, Apex Fun Run is the alternative hassle-free way for elementary schools to afford school supplies and equipment, without forcing teachers to dip into their own pockets.
Read MoreA valley school promotes fitness and philanthropy by having students participate in a "fun run."
Read MoreGarett Chatham waits outside a classroom at Sonoran Sky Elementary School dressed from headband to sneakers in the orange and blue running gear of school fundraising company Apex Fun Run.
Read MoreA happy coincidence years ago led to a long career for Beth Burns, owner of the Cottman Transmission and Total Auto Care center at 1816 N. Olden Avenue in Trenton. Beth???s husband Robert brought his car in for service at the Cottman center more than 24 years ago. When he saw how busy the place was, he struck up a conversation with the manager, who told him the owner was looking to sell so he could move south. The owner had enough of the cold Jersey winters.
Read MoreJust for a moment, pretend you???re the one who answers the phone at your local repair shop. Two customers called this morning: One was a regular customer you know by name; the other a one-time price shopper.
Read MoreMaybe you???re new to the area??? or maybe your old shop closed. Whatever the reason, there may come a time when you have to look for a new repair shop. But how do you choose the right one? Start with recommendations from friends and family. See who other people in your neighborhood use.
Read More???Serving the customer is in my blood,??? says Stan Guardino. The owner of Cottman Transmission and Total Auto Care at 8259 Midlothian Turnpike has been serving customers since he was ten, working with his parents in their mom & pop grocery store.
Read MoreBecome Your Own General??? contest. Military veterans can enter the contest beginning on Memorial Day, which is Monday, May 25, 2015, until the contest???s deadline of Friday, Aug. 7, 2015. Five deserving U.S. military veterans will each receive a CruiseOne home-based travel franchise, a total value of $63,500.
Read More(CHICAGO) FastCasual.com???s editorial team has released its annual list of the industry???s most significant brands and trends, awarding Dickey???s Barbecue Pit the number four spot.
Read More(Mason, OH) May marks national barbecue month and the nation???s largest barbecue joint is here to celebrate.
Read MoreThe key ingredient common to all successful restaurant owners is passion. This business isn???t always easy, requiring lots of long hours. A passion for what you???re doing is essential to see you through when times get tough. In addition to passion, you also need to be an efficient multi-tasker. Owning a TCBY and Mrs. Fields has many components to their daily operations.
Read MoreMaui Wowi Hawaiian Coffees & Smoothies, a leading beverage retailer at events and venues, is bringing its fun, island flavor and quality products to Petco Park for the 2015 San Diego Padres Major League Baseball season. With two island oasis locations inside the ballpark, fans will enjoy high quality, fresh fruit smoothies, as well as adult beverage ???Smoothies that Party??? that include Pina Coladas, Strawberry Daiquiris, and more.
Read MoreMaui Wowi Hawaiian, global retailer of Hawaiian coffee and fresh made smoothies, invites the public to an Open House on May 14, 2015 in Oceanside, California to learn more about the company???s franchise opportunities and find out why so many people have left their old careers behind and said Aloha to Maui Wowi.
Read MoreMaui Wowi Hawaiian Coffees & Smoothies, a leading beverage retailer at events and venues, is bringing its products to Petco Park for the 2015 San Diego Padres Major League Baseball season.
Read MoreEntrepreneur Magazine???s Franchise 500 rankings acknowledge InXpress as the best franchise organization in its class.
Read MoreCruiseOne recently recognized its top-producing franchise owners who are members of the home-based network???s prestigious ???Circle of Excellence,??? with a special Tulip Time River Cruise aboard the AmaSonata.
Read MoreThis is probably the number one question that we get asked by people thinking of entering the food business: Am I better off taking a franchise in an already proven concept or should I develop my own concept? Here???s how we answer that.
Read MoreBefore deciding on a franchise, ask yourself these four questions
Read More(North Little Rock, AR) Slow smokin??? Texas barbecue arrives to Maumelle/North Little Rock on Thursday, April 30 at 11 a.m. To celebrate, the nation???s largest barbecue chain is hosting a three day grand opening party
Read More(Victorville, CA) Victorville residents will have a new reason to eat out when Dickey???s Barbecue Pit opens on Thursday, April 30 at 11 a.m. The new location is hosting a three day grand opening celebration where the first 50 guests will receive gift cards ranging from $5 to $50.
Read More(Corona, CA) On Thursday, April 30 at 11 a.m., the new Dickey???s Barbecue Pit is hosting a three day grand opening to introduce the community to slow smoked Texas-style barbecue
Read MoreWhen you are considering a franchise, you need to think about which concept works best for you. First, we strongly encourage you to study the market. Is there a clear audience for the product? Is the product category growing? Avoid gimmicks and theme-style concepts. Analysts say that most people often only visit theme restaurants once and don???t come back ??? been there, done that.
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