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Flip Flop Shops, one of the fastest growing global retail chains, continues to make strides as a casual footwear industry leader with the introduction of Birkenstock to its retail brand selection. As an approved retailer for Birkenstock USA, LP, shoppers will soon be able to pick up Birkenstock's iconic slides and sandals at select Flip Flop Shops' domestic locations.
Read MoreFlip Flop Shops, one of the fastest growing retail chains in North America, today announced the latest deal in an international development hat trick: a master franchise agreement with the retail-savvy team behind Happy Toes Caribbean. The agreement calls for the establishment and development of at least 20 new shops throughout the islands, the first of which will open in Aruba in late 2014. The master franchise rights agreement also covers the management of three already well-established shops in St. Thomas, St. Maarten and Curacao.
Read MoreFlip Flop Shops, one of the fastest growing global retail chains, achieved another milestone for its international expansion efforts with the company???s first shop opening in the Middle East. Opened Aug. 10, and located at The Avenues Mall in Kuwait City, Kuwait, this marks the first of 50 planned shops for the region through a master franchise agreement with Al Mana Fashion Group, W.L.L., a subsidiary of Al Mana Group.
Read MoreFlip Flop Shops,the fast-growing global retail chain devoted exclusively to flip flops and casual footwear, is expanding its merchandise selection with the addition of iconic Havaianas styles in all of the company???s North American shops. To mark the new partnership, the two brands have teamed up to provide shoppers with an extra sweet surprise in February.
Read MoreFlip Flop Shops, one of the fastest growing global retail chains, announced the grand opening of the first of 25 locations set to open throughout South Africa, Zimbabwe and Mauritius over the next several years. The shop development is part of a master franchise agreement with Barefoot, an experienced retail group in the region. Opened Thursday, July 3 in Woodlands Boulevard, Pretoria East, South Africa, the new store marks the first Flip Flop Shops location in Africa.
Read MoreShoppers dreaming of a Hawaiian getaway can let their feet do the talking by heading to Flip Flop Shops across the U.S and slipping on a pair of OluKai sandals for a chance to win! Throughout the month of March, OluKai has teamed up with Flip Flop Shops to present the "Anywhere Aloha" in-shop sweepstakes, in which one lucky winner will receive a first class trip for two to any Hawaiian island of their choice with the help of Hawaiian Airlines.
Read MoreFlip Flop Shops, one of the fastest-growing global retail chains, today achieved a significant milestone by being named to the prestigious Inc. 500 | 5000 list of fastest-growing U.S.-based private companies for five consecutive years. The retail chain, devoted exclusively to the latest styles of flip flops and casual footwear from the world???s hottest brands, joins an elite list of companies who have been able to maintain steeply escalated revenue growth for five years running.
Read MoreDel Taco announced that it will enter into the Northeast region with the signing of two development agreements in New Jersey. The restaurants are slated to open in 2016. With 550 restaurants in 16 states, this latest expansion supports the company???s strategic growth initiatives to bring Del Taco???s fresh, made-to-order Mexican and American favorites to new guests across the country.
Read MoreCan flip flops help fight heart disease? Popular outdoor sports apparel and footwear brands Quiksilver and Roxy have teamed up with fast-growing retail chain Flip Flop Shops to say: yes! Today, the companies unveiled two stylish limited edition flip flops to be sold exclusively at Flip Flop Shops 100-plus locations in support of the retailer???s ???the Heart To Sole: Creating a Stress Free America?????? campaign. Throughout the month of June, Roxy and Quiksilver will donate fifty cents from the sale of each limited edition flip flop to the American Heart Association???s My Heart. My Life.(TM) initiative for a total of $20,000.
Read MoreShelfGenie, the industry leader in customized cabinet solutions is pleased to announce a new partnership with CSE, a forward-thinking digital marketing agency. The partnership is the next step to enhance the company???s digital presence and further establish ShelfGenie as the go-to brand in the marketplace.
Read MoreSPEEDO USA, a division of PVH Corp. (NYSE:PVH), today announced in partnership with Flip Flop Shops, the chance to win a trip to Bondi Beach in Sydney, Australia ??? the birthplace of Speedo and one of the most popular beaches in the world.
Read MoreBrothers, Clint and Nick Ziegler knew barbecue would be a hit in Madison. On Thursday, April 9 at 11 a.m., the Zieglers open their second location to the area in Middleton.
Read MoreMarket Leaders Team Up to Deliver Best-in-Class Data Encryption Software to Small and Medium-Sized Businesses Nationwide
Read MoreRandy and Kevin Daniel have over 25 years of combined restaurant experience
Read MoreMaui Wowi Hawaiian, gourmet coffee and fresh fruit smoothie retailer, welcomes new franchisees who are teaming up to build a business where family is a priority.
Read MoreThe TCBY & Mrs. Fields dual branding strategy provides a mix of revenue growth opportunities, significant brand awareness, and financial efficiencies rarely offered by a franchisor.
Read MoreAmid an exciting growth phase in which it will double its caf count, la Madeleine Country French Caf announced a pair of executive team moves that further reinforces the brand???s commitment to strategic expansion.
Read MoreMaui Wowi Hawaiian, premium coffee and smoothie retailer, plans to open a location at the Ocean City Boardwalk, bringing paradise to the vibrant vacation community.
Read MoreMaui Wowi Takes Aloha Spirit to The Jersey Shore
Read MoreJust a month prior to opening its first Dubai location, FASTSIGNS International, Inc. will be exhibiting at the 2015 ISA International Sign Expo April 9-11 at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas. The worldwide franchisor for the more than 570 FASTSIGNS sign, graphic and visual communications centers in nine countries is attending the expo to connect with independent business owners regarding its various franchise programs as well as opportunities for international franchise agreements.
Read MoreSmoothies are becoming ubiquitous on quick-serve and fast-casual menus due in no small measure to convenience, delicious flavor combinations and the perception of healthfulness that these fruit and vegetable beverages command.
Read MoreContinuing to anchor itself as the premier fitness destination for adults 50 or older, Welcyon, Fitness After 50, has unveiled an all-new interior dcor package that features a more spa-like ambiance designed to inspire and motivate members and make them feel at home.
Read MoreWok Box Fresh Asian Kitchen, a Canadian-based fast-casual chain that offers fast and fresh cuisine from 10 Asian countries, has signed a franchise agreement to develop 37 restaurants throughout Northern California over the next 10 years.
Read MoreWhen Amit Patel was laid off from his job as a product design engineer, he found himself working at his cousin's Subway shop. Soon, he was inspired to open up a location of his own. Once he caught the franchising bug, he couldn't stop. Today, he also runs a Maui Wowi Hawaiian Coffee & Smoothies location. Here's what he's learned.
Read MoreOver 90 percent of respondents have a positive attitude about their affiliation with NPI
Read MoreAdd 9Round to the list of world-class fitness chains looking to capitalize on Australia???s booming fitness sector. The world???s fastest-growing kickboxing gym franchise recently opened its first club Down Under.
Read MoreDemonstrating reliable performance through 10 consistent years of annual placement in Franchise Business Review???s (FBR) Top Franchises list, FASTSIGNS International, Inc. has been named one of the inaugural inductees to FBR???s Hall Of Fame.
Read MorePotbelly Sandwich Shop announced today a signed agreement that will soon bring Nashville???s first shop to the area. Currently slated to open in late summer, the 2,000-square-foot shop will be located in the MarketStreet Enterprises??? Gulch Crossing building at 220 11th Ave. South. The widely acclaimed neighborhood hangout is known for its signature-toasted sandwiches, hand-dipped milkshakes and live, local music.
Read MoreThe appliance market landscape in America is changing, with customer research showing that brand name, quality and appearance are increasing in importance. Evolving to meet changing customer needs and to embrace its branding as ???America???s Appliance Experts,??? Sears Hometown and Outlet Stores, Inc. (NASDAQ: SHOS) announced today the reinvention of its appliance retail strategy at its store formats, starting with Sears Hometown Stores.
Read MoreTogether, TCBY and Mrs. Fields have more than 900 locations in 33 countries. But, that number will soon be growing.
Read MoreIf you???re tempted to take a peek inside the the first Adam and Eve store in Oklahoma, don???t worry ??? you won???t find forbidden fruit.
Read MoreThe nation???s largest barbecue chain, Dickey???s Barbecue Pit is opening its first location in New Jersey on Thursday, March 19 at 11 a.m. The fast casual barbecue chain offers meats pit smoked onsite, home style sides and free ice cream with every meal.
Read MoreKnoxville is getting a new barbecue option on Thursday, March 19 at 11 a.m., when Dickey???s Barbecue Pit opens their first location to the area with a three day grand opening. Local owner, Anthony Hayes served 25 years active duty in the United States Air Force before deciding it was time to pursue a new career in the barbecue business.
Read MoreA Buyer???s Choice Home Inspections (ABCHI) is poised to build on its monumental national growth in 2014 with innovations that will not only save inspectors valuable time in the field, but will utilize an automated marketing system with enough power and proven success to guarantee new franchisees a first year income of at least $52,500.
Read MoreFor the third year in a row, the leading home-based travel franchise CruiseOne celebrates Women???s History Month in March by honoring a female CruiseOne Vacation Specialist and Franchise Owner with the OPAL Award for Women. The company has named Pleasant Hill, Calif. resident Margaret Miner the 2015 recipient of this prestigious award.
Read MoreAlways Best Care Senior Services announced today the company closed the sale of 11 new franchise territories during the first two months of 2015.
Read MoreFollowing his retirement from the United States Navy, Scott wanted to pursue his dream of owning a business. On Thursday, March 12 at 11 a.m., Scott and his wife will open their first Dickey???s Barbecue Pit in Issaquah with a three day grand opening.
Read MoreMorgantown residents can battle the winter with slow smoked Texas barbecue when Dickey???s Barbecue Pit opens on Thursday, March 12 at 11 a.m. Local owner, Randy Miller opens the new fast casual option in his hometown with a three day grand opening.
Read More9Round, the world???s fastest-growing kickboxing gym franchise, announced today that it has been named one of ???America???s Most Promising Companies??? by Forbes Magazine. The annual list is a ranking of the Top 100 privately-held companies today, based on revenue and employment growth, how long they???ve been doing what it is they do, operating margins, capital raised, product ideas, management and other factors.
Read MoreSam and Rubina Batt have been long-time fans of TCBY. So, when the TCBY close to their home closed, getting a deliciously healthy sweet tooth fix became very difficult. A move to Charlotte, North Carolina, proved the perfect location and time for the Batts to give it a swirl, opening their first TCBY store.
Read MoreThe sweetest part about earning a reputation as an iconic brand is all the experience you gather along the way. And, just like we enjoy sharing a sweet treat with our many millions of happy customers around the world, we also delight in sharing all of our years of experience to help our franchisees achieve success right along with us.
Read MoreReady to make the move into franchise ownership but craving something a bit more non-traditional? Well, at TCBY and Mrs. Fields we serve up plenty of options to choose from. Our non-traditional stores are perfect for airports, malls, travel plazas, and other locations where there is a captive audience of customers. TCBY and Mrs. Fields??? non-traditional options are designed to maximize sales while minimizing costs. You can operate out of space as small as 250 square feet! What???s not to love about that?! In these locations, limited menu and staff make for an efficient operating environment while still being able to serve large numbers of customers.
Read MoreMaui Wowi Hawaiian, franchise retailer of gourmet coffee and fresh fruit smoothies, gathered its Directors of Regional Support (DRS) to outline strategic goals and commitments.
Read MoreLocal Cincinnati franchise owner of Maui Wowi Hawaiian Coffees & Smoothies is broadening his reach and expanding his business with the launch of a new concession trailer that will soon be hitting the streets to serve the city some aloha spirit.
Read MoreMaui Wowi Hawaiian, retailer of premium Hawaiian coffees and fresh fruit smoothies, prepares to bring back its popular Pacific Passion coffee blend as a limited time offer.
Read MoreEast Coast Wings & Grill, a polished casual family dining franchise with an emphasis on buffalo wings, has recently named Stacey Kane as Vice President of Marketing. As an experienced marketing professional, Kane brings with her extensive knowledge in the restaurant industry.
Read MoreWoodland residents get a new dining option on Thursday, March 5 at 11 a.m., when Dickey???s Barbecue Pit opens with a three day grand opening celebration.
Read MoreBusiness partners, Cameron Steinagel and Patrick Bradford knew Floridians would love Texas barbecue. On Thursday, March 5 at 11 a.m., they???ll open the first Dickey???s Barbecue Pit in Orlando with a three day grand opening.
Read MoreThe Market Research Firm Ranked Unishippers in the Top 50 out of 200 Franchise Opportunities in the Business Services Category. Ranked as No. 40 of the Top 50 franchises in the 250-Plus Unit Class category and No. 10 in the Business Services category, Unishippers Global Logistics, LLC, was recognized by Franchise Business Review as a top franchise opportunity for entrepreneurs considering business ownership. This is the fourth consecutive year the shipping reseller has made the list.
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