Franchise News for Friday October 12, 2012

It Takes Two in Franchising

For more than 33 years, franchisees Ken Gray and Larry Erdman have been successful business partners in the quick-serve industry. They explain how basic communication and idea sharing can create a smooth franchise relationship.

Conference Coaches Operators on Food Allergies

The inaugural "Food Allergy Conference for Restaurateurs" will offer restaurant chefs, owners, and managers the chance to learn about food allergies straight from executives, chefs, and allergists.

Children’s Apparel From EmbroidMe Meets Safety Standards » October 12, 2012 at 6:46AM PDT | Source: EmbroidMe

October 12, 2012 // Franchising.com // West Palm Beach, FL - Among the many things that parents must be aware of is the safety of children’s clothing. EmbroidMe understands the importance of child safety and is committed to offering products that meet the manufacturer standards set by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). The CPSC serves as a watchdog for manufacturers, and it frequently orders recalls for possible hazards with children’s clothing and toys; however, it is still important for parents to be proactive in this area. The most common issues in product safety in children’s apparel are sleepwear flammability, drawstrings, and choking hazards. The guidelines for flammability are very specific; and in fact, the garments must be tight fitting and “self-extinguish” when exposed to an open flame, such as a candle or match...

Inc. 5000 Recognizes Home Care Assistance As One Of America’s Fastest Growing Companies » October 12, 2012 at 6:25AM PDT | Source: Home Care Assistance

Home Care Assistance is honored as an Inc. 5000 fastest growing company after growing by over 100% in the past three years and adding over 1,000 new jobs. (PRWEB) October 12, 2012 - Home Care Assistance, North America’s leading provider of in-home care for seniors, has been selected as an Inc. 5000 fastest growing company. This latest award recognizes an incredible 2012 for Home Care Assistance, after the company has exceeded 25% growth every year for the past decade. In addition to the Inc. 5000 award, Home Care Assistance has also been recognized by Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500® and Franchise Business Review’s Top 50. “Inc.’s decision to honor Home Care Assistance is a testament to the strength of our business model and the success of our innovative approach to the market,” said Lily Sarafan, President of Home Care Assistance... Leading Youth Sports Franchise Company Expands Internationally » October 12, 2012 at 4:56AM PDT | Source: TGA Premier Junior Golf TGA Launches its Junior Golf Program In Spain to Grow Youth Sports Participation and Enrich Students at Schools Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) October 11, 2012 - TGA, one of the largest national youth sports franchise companies specializing in after-school golf and tennis enrichment programs, announces it has launched its first international franchise outside the United States. Ramon Luengo, a successful Madrid real estate developer who played a role in bringing the Coldwell Banker Franchise to Spain, has acquired the TGA sub-franchise for Spain, and is launching the first TGA Premier Junior Golf program in Madrid. “As our unique youth sports franchise model continues to evolve and grow, we recognized that our replicable and scalable model could be duplicated not only across the United States, but also in other countries around the world where golf needs to grow,” explains Joshua Jacobs, chief executive officer of TGA...

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