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Friday, October 19, 2012

Franchise News

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Jersey Mike's Donates More Than $218,000 To Wreaths Across America »

October 19, 2012 at 6:30AM PDT | Source: Jersey Mike's Subs

Third Annual “Christmas in July” Campaign Helps WAA Place Wreaths On Headstonesat Arlington National Cemetery on December 15th
October 19, 2012 // Franchising.com // COLUMBIA FALLS, Maine - Jersey Mike’s founder & CEO Peter Cancro and Retired Air Force Master Sergeant and North Carolina franchise owner Joseph Minyon prepared to place wreaths on the Tomb of the Unknowns as part of the ceremony.
COLUMBIA FALLS, Maine — Wreaths Across America (WAA), a nonprofit organization founded to continue and expand the annual wreath-laying ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery, today announced that Jersey Mike’s, a nationwide sub sandwich franchise, has donated $218,282 to support its mission to Remember the fallen, Honor those who serve and their families, and Teach our children the value of freedom...

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Sky Zone Indoor Trampoline Park Announces Its First Location In Worcester County, Massachusetts »

October 19, 2012 at 6:24AM PDT | Source: Sky Zone

The Creator Of The World's First All-Trampoline Walled Playing Court Is Coming To Town
Worcester County, MA (PRWEB) October 19, 2012 - Sky Zone Indoor Trampoline Park, creator of the world's first all-trampoline, walled playing court, announces it has awarded its newest facility in Worcester County, Massachusetts. Sky Zone is the ultimate 3-D play experience for teens, parents and kids to jump, leap and defy gravity on the patented all-trampoline walled playing court.
Sky Zone provides guests with thrilling activities fit for all ages and fitness levels where they are guaranteed to have a ‘soaring’ time. Filled with wall-to-wall trampolines, Sky Zone provides a brand new way to move and sets the stage for a variety of activities such as 3-D Dodgeball and SkyRobics - an invigorating and fun, yet highly effective, fitness class that can burn up to 1,000 calories in an hour...

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Wednesday, October 17, 2012

Franchise News Wednesday Oct 17, 2012

Teen Phenomenon Cody Simpson Invites Fans Across The USA To Help Make Over 25,000 Stuffed Animals To Donate To U.S. Marine Toys For Tots Foundation »

October 17, 2012 at 9:19AM PDT | Source: Build-A-Bear Workshop

During National “Stuffed with Hugs” Birthday Celebration Weekend
ST. LOUIS - (BUSINESS WIRE) - Oct. 17, 2012 - As part of the 15th birthday celebration of Build-A-Bear Workshop®, the leader in interactive retail, over 25,000 stuffed animals will be made and donated to children who might not otherwise receive gifts this holiday season. During the special weekend of October 20 – 21,
Build-A-Bear Workshop invites the first 100 Guests in all of its U.S. stores to make a stuffed animal for free to donate to the Marine Toys for Tots® Foundation to distribute to kids in need in communities across the country. Stuffed with Hugs® is a core program of Build-A-Bear Workshop in its eleventh year and the weekend event is part of a variety of activities celebrating the company’s 15th birthday...

Elevation Burger Celebrates Milestone With Opening Of Its 30th Store In Naples, Florida »

October 17, 2012 at 9:02AM PDT | Source: Elevation Burger

October 17, 2012 // Franchising.com // Arlington, VA - Elevation Burger, the rapidly growing, fast-casual restaurant serving great-tasting, 100% organic, grass-fed, free-range burgers, excitedly hits a growth milestone with today’s opening of its 30th store in Naples, Florida.
Located at 6436 Naples Blvd, directly across the street from Barron Collier High School, the 50-seat Naples location is the second franchise operated by Mario Michetti, who opened his first Elevation Burger franchise in Ft. Myers, FL this past January. Like its Ft. Myers counterpart, the newly opened location will feature the Elevation Burger Super Griddle -- an unprecedented system for cooking burgers that matches Elevation Burger’s commitment to high-quality, freshly-made product with the friendly convenience of quick-service restaurants that deliver food within a predictably short time...

Three Associates Join Taft’s Indianapolis Office »

October 17, 2012 at 8:57AM PDT | Source: Taft, Stettinius & Hollister

October 17, 2012 // Franchising.com // Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP is pleased to announce that Julian E. Harrell, Jinee L. Majors, and Christopher P. Montagano have joined the firm’s Indianapolis office as associates.
Julian E. Harrell is a member of the firm’s Environmental practice group. He received his J.D. from Indiana University McKinney School of Law and his B.A. in history from DePauw University. Harrell is active in the community through his involvement with diverse institutions, including the Charles A. Tindley Accelerated High School, Indianapolis Public School #58 and Coburn Place Safe Haven.
Jinee L. Majors is a member of the firm’s Business and Finance practice group. She received her J.D...

Build-A-Bear Workshop Supports Stop Cyberbullying Month »

October 17, 2012 at 8:46AM PDT | Source: Build-A-Bear Workshop

Cody Simpson to Participate in Company’s Efforts as Brand Ambassador
October 17, 2012 // Franchising.com // ST. LOUIS – Build-A-Bear Workshop®, the interactive entertainment retailer of customized stuffed animals, will continue its efforts to promote October as Stop Cyberbullying Month at Build-A-Bear Workshop. The company, along with Build-A-Bear Workshop Brand Ambassador and teen pop singer Cody Simpson, invites Guests to take the pledge against cyberbullying with a number of programs in Build-A-Bear Workshop stores and online at Bearville.com™, the company’s virtual world and entertainment destination.
“At Build-A-Bear Workshop, we strive to provide a fun and safe experience for all our Guests, both in our stores and online at Bearville...

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Saturday, October 13, 2012

Franchise News

The First And Only Franchisor Of LED Lighting In North America To Outline The LED Lighting Industry, The Company And Owning A Franchise »

October 12, 2012 at 7:48AM PDT | Source: LED Source

October 12, 2012 // Franchising.com // Wellington, Fla. - LED Source®, the leading North American LED lighting solutions provider, will be hosting a free webinar to present their franchise opportunity on Thursday, November 15th at 11:00am ET.
President and CEO Marcel Fairbairn, will discuss this exciting opportunity and explain the history of the company, the LED market and why now is the right time to own an LED Source® franchise.
“The LED lighting business is rapidly evolving and now is the right time to get involved,” Fairbairn said. “This free webinar is the perfect platform to introduce individuals who are thinking of owning a franchise and looking for the next big thing.”
Prospective franchisees are invited to attend a webinar on the LED Source Franchise Opportunity on Thursday, November 15th at 11:00am ET...

ColorTyme Appoints Debbie Romero As New Director Of Purchasing »

October 12, 2012 at 7:41AM PDT | Source: ColorTyme

October 12, 2012 // Franchising.com // PLANO, Texas – ColorTyme, Inc., the nation’s first franchisor of independently owned-and-operated rent-to-own stores, announced today the hiring of Debbie Romero as Director of Purchasing.
“The success of our franchisees is the No. 1 goal of ColorTyme’s brand, and Debbie will be an important piece in achieving this goal,” ColorTyme COO Fred Mattox said. “I look forward to working with Debbie to continue to improve our purchasing operations as we plan for the company’s ongoing growth plans.”
Romero comes to ColorTyme from Rent-A-Center, where she most recently held the position of Senior Director of Strategic Merchandising Initiatives. She started her career in the rent-to-own industry in the 1990s as a sales associate and was promoted to store manager within 10 months...

Mama Fu’s Asian House 'Heats Up' Lubbock »

October 12, 2012 at 7:28AM PDT | Source: Mama Fu's Asian House

West Texas and San Antonio Franchisee Opens First of Eleven Mama Fu’s Units, Starting in Lubbock, TX
October 12, 2012 // Franchising.com // LUBBOCK, Texas – Growing as one of the hottest Asian concepts in the fast casual restaurant industry, Mama Fu’s Asian House continues to expand its unique flex casual concept and menu throughout the United States, establishing the sizzling concept for the first time in Lubbock, TX.
Entrepreneur and restaurateur, Kendall Howard, has opened the newest Mama Fu’s location in Lubbock at 2531 82nd Street, as part of a deal to open 11 new locations across northwest Texas and San Antonio in the coming years.
“There is a new niche in Asian fast-casual and after seeing the activity with Panda Express, Pei Wei and Chipotle’s new concept, I knew I had to get involved,” Howard said...

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Thursday, October 11, 2012

Franchise News Thursday October 11, 2102

Steak 'N Shake Charts New Waters

Steak ‘n Shake announced its first international development agreement, bringing the better-burger chain to the Middle East in 2013.

The Hands-On CEO

Setting strategic objectives, visiting stores, developing franchisee relationships, building a strong organization, mentoring tomorrow’s leaders—CEOs have a lot of responsibilities. But several of them manage to add one very helpful task to their to-do list: getting into the field.

Firehouse Subs CEO Don Fox regularly visits store operators in the field.

Maui Wowi Hawaiian’s Newest Franchisees In New Richmond, Wisconsin Are Following The Path To Success »

October 11, 2012 at 4:29AM PDT | Source: Maui Wowi Hawaiian Coffees & Smoothies

Maui Wowi Hawaiian, a coffee and smoothie Franchise Company, grants a new opportunity for success with a flexible, family-style business in New Richmond, Wisconsin.
Greenwood Village, Colo. (PRWEB) October 11, 2012 - Maui Wowi Hawaiianhas opened the doors to opportunity and success to Jim and Patty Jackson out of New Richmond, Wisconsin, who have recently become the company’s newest franchisees.
While attending the Minnesota Franchise & Business Opportunities Expo, Jim and Patty set out with one franchise in mind with which they had been interested in prior to the show. When they visited the booth, Jim and Patty decided it just wasn’t for them. Just minutes later, they turned down a different aisle and set their eyes on Maui Wowi Hawaiian, spotting their brightly colored cart and beach attire...

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Wednesday, October 10, 2012

Franchise News for Wednesday October 9, 2012

Taking Credit: Technology Automates Tax Credits

Oct 10, 2012 9:00 am

Automating the hiring process has a number of benefits for multi-unit franchisees, from speeding the hiring process to helping identify higher-quality...