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Commercial Cleaning Franchise Expands To Greenville, NC

Jantize® America, the emerging franchisor of commercial cleaning services, has continued its expansion with the sale of the area development rights to the Greenville/Spartanburg, SC, "The UpState" territory to local professionals Guy Luksic and Ed Barry. The sale brings promising expansion into major markets and unparalleled corporate support for the area developers. "We are extremely pleased to have Guy and... Read more →

Dogtopia Washes Dogs To Raise Money For K-9 Law Enforcement Units

Hundreds of dogs across the country were bathed, towel-dried and spritzed this past weekend all in the name of charity. Dogtopia, a chain of upscale dog day care and spa facilities, held its 5th Annual Charity Dog Wash to benefit working dogs, raising a record amount of money for their four-legged friends. From California to Maryland, 14 Dogtopia locations held... Read more →

National Franchise Advisory Service Launched For Veterans; It's Free!

Over the years, I have had the pleasure of helping several military veterans make the transition to franchise/small business ownership, in my local area. {Cleveland, Akron, and Canton, Ohio} Each time I made a successful franchise match with a veteran, it felt special. Please don't get me wrong here. I always get energized when I am able to move a... Read more →

DiversityBusiness.com Honors Top Businesses At Annual Conference

DiversityBusiness.com's latest event, the 9th Annual National Multicultural Business Conference brought together 850 people from all over the United States. Once again, the diversity business world came together under one roof, to network, to learn from one another, to exchange ideas, approaches and strategies, and, in the case of some, to be formally recognized for their hard work and commitment... Read more →

The Green Turtle Restaurant Is Expanding It's Footprint {Flipperprint, Actually}

It’s the place that pops to mind more than any other when Maryland residents head out to watch their favorite sports teams, enjoy satisfying comfort food, or grab a few drinks with good friends. And now, families, fans and friends throughout the eastern United States will have more opportunities to visit their favorite casual restaurant and sports bar, thanks to... Read more →

Veteran Franchise Opportunities; Technology Related Franchise Waives $29,995 Franchise Fee

DotComGuy, an information technology (IT) services and products company for small to mid-sized businesses and residential home offices, today announced that it is waiving its $29,995 franchise fee for qualified, honorably discharged military veterans. Offered through June 2009, DotComGuy enacted this program in hopes of providing U.S. military veterans with a lucrative business ownership opportunity. Now, just because a franchise... Read more →

2009 Franchise Marketing {UK} Award Winners Announced!

The winners of the Franchise Marketing Awards 2009 were revealed before a large audience of leaders of the UK franchising industry who gathered to recognize excellence in marketing at a gala dinner and ceremony at the Marriott London, Grosvenor Square, on Friday, 20 March. Go here to see the winners! Read more →

Personal Training Institute Introduces a Guarantee

The guarantee provides that if clients using the PTI fitness program do not achieve mutually-agreed fitness goals within a 6-month period, which may include weight loss, muscle mass or other agreed physical health improvements, they can get free personal fitness training sessions and nutrition consultation for the next 6-month period. Read more about this Fitness franchise... Read more →

International Franchise Association Gives Thumbs Up To House Voting Yes On Bailout Bill

The IFA his applauding the YES vote on the bailout/rescue bill.... The IFA President, Matthew Shay, said: "We are very pleased that lawmakers heard the pleas of millions of small business owners who are feeling the effects of the credit crunch on Main Street.,” said Matthew Shay, IFA President and CEO. “It is very unfortunate that we find ourselves supporting... Read more →

New Veteran's Website Goes Live. And It's a SDVOB!

This Veteran Franchise Specialist just joined a new Veteran's focused website, called iVeteran.US. This huge website also happens to be a Service Disabled Veteran Owned Business. {SDVOB} The website appears to add some cool technology, lots of current event news, and lots of humor. Here is how the site is described... "iveterans.US is a SDVOB, or Service Disabled Veteran Owned... Read more →