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Flip Flop Shops Adds Authentic Birkenstock Brand

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.

Flip Flop Shops Continues Explosive International Expansion with Caribbean Development Deal

Flip 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.

Flip Flop Shops Franchise Steps into the Middle East with Kuwait Opening

Flip 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.

Flip Flop Shops launches Havaianas partnership with February freebie promotion

Flip 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.

Flip Flop Shops Opens Its First Retail Doors in Africa

Flip 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.

Flip Flop Shops Partners With OluKai to Offer Shoppers the Opportunity to Win a First Class Hawaiian Airlines Vacation

Shoppers 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.

Flip Flop Shops Ranks on Inc.???s 500 | 5000 List for Fifth Consecutive Year

Flip 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.

New Deal Takes Del Taco to Northeast

Del 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.

Quiksilver and Roxy Partner with Flip Flop Shops to Help Fight Heart Disease

Can 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.

ShelfGenie Announces Brand Development Partnership

ShelfGenie, 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.

SPEEDO USA Offers Consumers the Chance to Explore the Waters of Australia

SPEEDO 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.

Brothers Bring Barbecue to Middleton with New Dickey???s Barbecue Pit

Brothers, 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.

CMIT Solutions Announces Strategic Partnership with Jetico

Market Leaders Team Up to Deliver Best-in-Class Data Encryption Software to Small and Medium-Sized Businesses Nationwide

New Dickey???s Barbecue Pit in South Lebanon is a Family Affair

Randy and Kevin Daniel have over 25 years of combined restaurant experience

Father-Daughter Duo Bringing Maui Wowi to South Texas

Maui 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.

how dual branding works at famous brands

The TCBY & Mrs. Fields dual branding strategy provides a mix of revenue growth opportunities, significant brand awareness, and financial efficiencies rarely offered by a franchisor.

La Madeleine Advances Strategic Growth Plan with Key Executive Team Moves

Amid 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.

Maui Wowi Coming Soon to the Jersey Shore

Maui Wowi Hawaiian, premium coffee and smoothie retailer, plans to open a location at the Ocean City Boardwalk, bringing paradise to the vibrant vacation community.

Maui Wowi Takes Aloha Spirit to The Jersey Shore

Maui Wowi Takes Aloha Spirit to The Jersey Shore

Sign & Graphics Franchise Sees Increased Domestic and International Demand

Just 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.

Smoothies spur healthy sales

Smoothies 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.

Welcyon, Fitness After 50, Unveils New Club Design and Dcor Concept

Continuing 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.

Wok Box Fresh Asian Kitchen Signs Area Development Agreement for 37 Restaurants Throughout Northern California

Wok 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.

You Can't Be Afraid to Make the Jump to Become a Franchisee

When 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.

National Property Inspections, Inc., 2015 Franchisee Survey Reveals Strong Satisfaction

Over 90 percent of respondents have a positive attitude about their affiliation with NPI

9Round Opens First Gym in Australia, Plans More Than 100 Additional Locations Over Next Five Years

Add 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.

FASTSIGNS Recognized for 10 Years of Outstanding Franchisee Satisfaction

Demonstrating 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.

Nashville???s First Potbelly Sandwich Shop to Open in the Gulch

Potbelly 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.

Sears Hometown and Outlet Refreshes Appliance Retail Strategy

The 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.

Our Yogurt And Cookies Are Taking Over The World

Together, TCBY and Mrs. Fields have more than 900 locations in 33 countries. But, that number will soon be growing.

Adult paradise opens on Main Street

If 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.

First Dickey???s Barbecue Brings Pit Smoked Texas Barbecue to New Jersey

The 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.

Giddy Up Knoxville! Air Force Veteran Opens Dickey???s Barbecue Pit Thursday

Knoxville 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.

A Buyer???s Choice Home Inspections Offers New Franchise Partners First-Year Income Guarantee

A 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.

CruiseOne Recognizes Franchisee with National Business Award In Celebration of Women???s History Month

For 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.

Always Best Care Expands with Sale of 11 New Franchise Territories in Jan/Feb 2015

Always Best Care Senior Services announced today the company closed the sale of 11 new franchise territories during the first two months of 2015.

Navy Vet Takes on Barbecue in Issaquah with New Dickey???s Barbecue Pit

Following 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.

Three Day Barbecue Bonanza Kicks off Thursday at New Dickey???s Barbecue Pit

Morgantown 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.

9Round Named to Forbes??? 2015 List of ???America???s Most Promising Companies

9Round, 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.

Sam and Rubina Batt Bringing Much-Needed Cool To The South

Sam 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.

Fro Yo Still A Go Go

Here???s the Scoop: TCBY and Mrs. Fields Have Over 30 Years of Franchising Experience

The 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.

Love the Idea of Owning Your Own Franchise but Looking for Something a Little Different?

Ready 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.

Maui Wowi Calls in the ???Doctors???

Maui Wowi Hawaiian, franchise retailer of gourmet coffee and fresh fruit smoothies, gathered its Directors of Regional Support (DRS) to outline strategic goals and commitments.

Maui Wowi Franchisee Adds Concession Trailer

Local 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.

Maui Wowi???s Pacific Passion Coffee Returns

Maui 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.

Casual Dining Franchise Adds Experienced Vice President of Marketing to Executive Team

East 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.

It???s Getting Smokin??? Hot in Woodland with the New Dickey???s Barbecue Pit

Woodland 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.

Put on Your Cowboy Boots Orlando: Dickey???s Barbecue Pit Opens Thursday

Business 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.

Franchise Business Review Ranks Unishippers in Top 50 Franchises at No. 40

The 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.