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<!--Generated by Squarespace Site Server v5.9.2 (http://www.squarespace.com/) on Mon, 15 Mar 2010 21:21:31 GMT--><feed xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/"><title>Home</title><subtitle>Home</subtitle><id>http://blog.franchisesales.com/home/</id><link rel="alternate" type="application/xhtml+xml" href="http://blog.franchisesales.com/home/"/><link rel="self" type="application/atom+xml" href="http://blog.franchisesales.com/home/atom.xml"/><updated>2010-03-12T13:17:36Z</updated><generator uri="http://www.squarespace.com/" version="Squarespace Site Server v5.9.2 (http://www.squarespace.com/)">Squarespace</generator><entry><title>Social Media Debate Featuring Aamco Franchise</title><category term="Franchise News"/><category term="automotive franchise"/><id>http://blog.franchisesales.com/home/2010/3/12/social-media-debate-featuring-aamco-franchise.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://blog.franchisesales.com/home/2010/3/12/social-media-debate-featuring-aamco-franchise.html"/><author><name>US Franchise Blog Staff</name></author><published>2010-03-12T12:54:26Z</published><updated>2010-03-12T12:54:26Z</updated><content type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[<p><span style="font-size: 120%;"><strong><a href="http://us.franchisesales.com/franchises/aamco-transmissions-franchise" target="_blank"><span class="full-image-float-left ssNonEditable"><span><img src="http://blog.franchisesales.com/storage/Social media.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1268399326164" alt="" /></span></span>AAMCO</a> Transmissions, Inc. Vice President and General Counsel James A. Goniea was one of three franchising industry protagonists to get together and discuss rich media.</strong></span></p>
<p>Goniea discusses the importance of social networking for the franchising industry and how his <a href="http://us.franchisesales.com/search/Automotive-Franchise" target="_blank">automotive franchise</a> can exploit a revolutionary - and I don't feel that is hyperbole - online medium.</p>
<p>It's a fascinating topic, given it's still in its infancy, and that the scope and nature of its impact is still very uncertain. What we do not is that it is already having a transformative impact on human relationships as well as commerce.</p>
<p><a href="http://franchise.org/Franchise-Industry-News-Detail.aspx?id=49416" target="_blank">Read the article</a></p>]]></content></entry><entry><title>Ready-Made Businesses Appeal to Unemployed</title><category term="Franchise News"/><id>http://blog.franchisesales.com/home/2010/3/10/ready-made-businesses-appeal-to-unemployed.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://blog.franchisesales.com/home/2010/3/10/ready-made-businesses-appeal-to-unemployed.html"/><author><name>US Franchise Blog Staff</name></author><published>2010-03-10T12:41:57Z</published><updated>2010-03-10T12:41:57Z</updated><content type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[<p><strong style="font-size: 120%;"><span class="full-image-float-left ssNonEditable"><span><img src="http://blog.franchisesales.com/storage/BuyNow.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1268320221468" alt="" /></span></span>From the <a href="http://www.gazette.com" target="_blank">Colorado Springs Gazette</a>: After being unemployed for a year, Pauline Hamian ditched the r&eacute;sum&eacute; and bought herself a job.</strong></p>
<p>The former Burger King employee had no luck finding a job after being part of a corporate restructuring in 2008.<br /><br />While at an outplacement center, she stumbled on a webinar about franchising.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.gazette.com/articles/made-95168-appeal-miami.html" target="_blank">Read full article</a></p>]]></content></entry><entry><title>World-class Recognition for Printing Franchise</title><category term="Advertising / Marketing Franchise"/><category term="Business Franchise"/><category term="Copy / Design / Printing Franchise"/><category term="Franchise News"/><category term="Publishing/Magazine"/><id>http://blog.franchisesales.com/home/2010/3/3/world-class-recognition-for-printing-franchise.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://blog.franchisesales.com/home/2010/3/3/world-class-recognition-for-printing-franchise.html"/><author><name>US Franchise Blog Staff</name></author><published>2010-03-03T13:30:18Z</published><updated>2010-03-03T13:30:18Z</updated><content type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[<p><strong style="font-size: 120%;"><span class="full-image-float-left ssNonEditable"><span><img style="width: 200px;" src="http://blog.franchisesales.com/storage/AlphaGraphics.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1267623206126" alt="AlphaGraphics franchise; help with copy/design/printing" /></span></span>From <a href="http://www.graphicartsonline.com/" target="_blank">GraphicArtsOnline</a>: The success of a franchise <span>business</span> depends greatly on the opinions of its franchisees.</strong></p>
<p>That's why <a href="http://us.franchisesales.com/search/Copy-Design-Printing-Franchise" target="_blank">printing franchise</a> <a href="http://us.franchisesales.com/franchises/alpha-graphics-franchise" target="_blank">AlphaGraphics</a> wants people to know about its world-class franchise certification from the Franchise Research Institute, which it recently received for the fourth year in a row.﻿</p>
<p><a href="http://www.graphicartsonline.com/article/449060-AlphaGraphics_Honored_by_Franchise_Research_Institute.php" target="_blank">Read full article</a></p>]]></content></entry><entry><title>Cleaning Franchise Opens in Sussex</title><category term="Cleaning Franchise"/><category term="Domestic Cleaning Franchise"/><category term="Franchise News"/><category term="Home Maintenance Franchise"/><id>http://blog.franchisesales.com/home/2010/3/1/cleaning-franchise-opens-in-sussex.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://blog.franchisesales.com/home/2010/3/1/cleaning-franchise-opens-in-sussex.html"/><author><name>US Franchise Blog Staff</name></author><published>2010-03-01T10:11:54Z</published><updated>2010-03-01T10:11:54Z</updated><content type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[<p><span style="font-size: 120%;"><strong><span class="full-image-float-left ssNonEditable"><span><img src="http://blog.franchisesales.com/storage/merry%20maids.gif?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1267438850846" alt="" width="300" height="134" /></span></span>From <a href="http://www.franchiseek.com/" target="_blank">Franchiseek</a>: Barry and Rosie Pensome are the newest additions to the <a href="http://us.franchisesales.com/franchises/merry-maids-franchise-1" target="_blank">Merry Maids</a> <a href="http://us.franchisesales.com/search/Cleaning-Franchise" target="_blank">cleaning franchise</a> network.</strong></span></p>
<p>The pair decided to investigate local business opportunities after Barry was made redundant from his job as a Consultant Quantity Surveyor last year as a result of the recession.﻿</p>
<p><a href="http://www.franchiseek.com/NewsDetail.asp?NewsID=705" target="_blank">Read full article</a></p>]]></content></entry><entry><title>Home Improvement Franchise Ranked First Place</title><category term="Franchise News"/><category term="Home Improvement Franchise"/><category term="Home Maintenance Franchise"/><category term="Interior Decorating Franchise"/><category term="Kitchen &amp; Bathroom Franchise"/><id>http://blog.franchisesales.com/home/2010/2/24/home-improvement-franchise-ranked-first-place.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://blog.franchisesales.com/home/2010/2/24/home-improvement-franchise-ranked-first-place.html"/><author><name>US Franchise Blog Staff</name></author><published>2010-02-24T09:59:59Z</published><updated>2010-02-24T09:59:59Z</updated><content type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[<p><strong style="font-size: 120%;"><span class="full-image-float-left ssNonEditable"><span><img style="width: 220px;" src="http://blog.franchisesales.com/storage/Miracle%20Method.gif?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1267006300900" alt="" /></span></span>From <a href="http://www.prweb.com/" target="_blank">PrWeb</a>: <a href="http://us.franchisesales.com/franchises/miracle-method-surface-restoration-franchise">Miracle Method Surface Refinishing</a> is ranked number one by Franchise Business Review in their 2010 <a href="http://us.franchisesales.com/search/Home-Improvement-Franchise" target="_blank">home improvement franchise</a> category and number two in their top 50 for franchisee satisfaction. </strong></p>
<p>The ranking is based on third party interviews with franchisees on their satisfaction with the purchase, training, value and support.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.prweb.com/releases/miraclemethod/franchiseranking/prweb3600034.htm" target="_blank">Read full article</a></p>]]></content></entry><entry><title>Beauty Franchise Expands Across Europe</title><category term="Beauty Franchise"/><category term="Franchise News"/><category term="Hair Salon Franchise"/><category term="Retail Franchise"/><category term="Spa/Salon Franchise"/><id>http://blog.franchisesales.com/home/2010/2/23/beauty-franchise-expands-across-europe.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://blog.franchisesales.com/home/2010/2/23/beauty-franchise-expands-across-europe.html"/><author><name>US Franchise Blog Staff</name></author><published>2010-02-23T12:42:04Z</published><updated>2010-02-23T12:42:04Z</updated><content type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[<p><span class="full-image-float-left ssNonEditable"><span><img style="width: 220px;" src="http://blog.franchisesales.com/storage/image1.gif?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1266929654958" alt="" /></span></span>From <a href="http://www.europeanfranchising.net/" target="_blank">EuropeanFranchising</a>: <a href="http://us.franchisesales.com/franchises/glamour-secrets-franchise" target="_blank">Glamour Secrets</a> has franchise opportunities available throughout Europe.</p>
<p>The Canada-based <a href="http://us.franchisesales.com/search/Beauty-Franchise" target="_blank">beauty franchise</a> is looking for <a href="http://us.franchisesales.com/search/Master-Franchise" target="_blank">master franchise</a> owners to expand its concept in countries across Europe. ﻿</p>
<p><a href="http://www.europeanfranchising.net/franchise/glamour-secrets/5821" target="_blank">Read full article</a></p>]]></content></entry><entry><title>Entertainment Franchise Presents Live Show</title><category term="Childrens Entertainment / Party Franchise"/><category term="Entertainment Franchise"/><category term="Franchise News"/><id>http://blog.franchisesales.com/home/2010/2/15/entertainment-franchise-presents-live-show.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://blog.franchisesales.com/home/2010/2/15/entertainment-franchise-presents-live-show.html"/><author><name>US Franchise Blog Staff</name></author><published>2010-02-15T10:02:53Z</published><updated>2010-02-15T10:02:53Z</updated><summary type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[<p><strong style="font-size: 120%;"><span class="full-image-float-left ssNonEditable"><span><img style="width: 280px;" src="http://blog.franchisesales.com/storage/Children Mad Science.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1266228361335" alt="Children entertainment franchise" /></span></span>From <a href="http://www.northcentralpa.com/" target="_blank">NorthCentralPA</a>: </strong><strong style="font-size: 120%;">The world&rsquo;s number one <a href="http://us.franchisesales.com/search/Entertainment-Franchise" target="_blank">entertainment franchise</a> is about to hit the stage!&nbsp; </strong></p>
<p><a href="http://us.franchisesales.com/franchises/science-educational-franchise" target="_blank">Mad Science</a> presents CSI: LIVE!, an exciting, interactive journey through the fascinating world of crime scene investigations.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.northcentralpa.com/event/02-09-2010_mad-science-presents-csi-live-292010" target="_blank">Read full article</a></p>]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Tax Franchise Opens In St. Louis</title><category term="Business Franchise"/><category term="Business Services Franchise"/><category term="Coaching Franchise"/><category term="Financial Franchise"/><category term="Franchise News"/><category term="consulting franchise"/><id>http://blog.franchisesales.com/home/2010/2/9/tax-franchise-opens-in-st-louis.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://blog.franchisesales.com/home/2010/2/9/tax-franchise-opens-in-st-louis.html"/><author><name>US Franchise Blog Staff</name></author><published>2010-02-09T12:16:59Z</published><updated>2010-02-09T12:16:59Z</updated><content type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[<p><strong style="font-size: 120%;"><span class="full-image-float-left ssNonEditable"><span><img style="width: 180px;" src="http://blog.franchisesales.com/storage/Roni Dutch.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1265718072109" alt="Founder of Roni Deutch Tax Center franchise" /></span></span>From <a href="http://www.stltoday.com/" target="_blank">SltToday</a>: Nation&rsquo;s 'Tax Lady' Roni Deutch opens newest location with help of a local entrepreneur.</strong></p>
<p>Building on her celebrity status from TV commercials seen daily in every major U.S. market, CEO and founder of&nbsp; <a href="http://us.franchisesales.com/franchises/Tax-Preparation-Business-Services" target="_blank">Roni Deutch Tax Center</a>, has announced that the newest and first Missouri <a href="http://us.franchisesales.com/search/Tax-Franchise" target="_blank">tax franchise</a> location will open in Brentwood, offering the St. Louis community competent, professional tax return preparation.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.stltoday.com/pr/business/PR02031010003430" target="_blank">Read full article</a></p>]]></content></entry><entry><title>Pest Control Franchise Opens New Location</title><category term="Franchise News"/><category term="Pest Control Franchise"/><id>http://blog.franchisesales.com/home/2010/2/8/pest-control-franchise-opens-new-location.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://blog.franchisesales.com/home/2010/2/8/pest-control-franchise-opens-new-location.html"/><author><name>US Franchise Blog Staff</name></author><published>2010-02-08T11:26:22Z</published><updated>2010-02-08T11:26:22Z</updated><content type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[<p><span style="font-size: 120%;"><strong><span class="full-image-float-left ssNonEditable"><span><img style="width: 290px;" src="http://blog.franchisesales.com/storage/mosquito squad.JPG?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1265628436899" alt="Mosquito Squad franchise logo" /></span></span>From <a href="http://www.earthtimes.org/" target="_blank">EarthTimes</a>: <a href="http://us.franchisesales.com/franchises/mosquito-squad-franchise" target="_blank">Mosquito Squad</a>, the mosquito exterminator is opening a new location in Saint Louis, Missouri.</strong></span><br /><br />The <a href="http://us.franchisesales.com/search/Pest-Control-Franchise" target="_blank">pest control franchise</a> is happy to announce that Martha and Carson Baur are opening the new franchise location.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/show/mosquito-squad-opens-new-location-in-saint-louis,1143634.shtml" target="_blank">Read full article</a></p>]]></content></entry><entry><title>Home Maintenance Franchise Prevents Dryer Fires</title><category term="Franchise News"/><category term="Home Maintenance"/><category term="Home Repair Franchise"/><category term="Home Services Franchises"/><id>http://blog.franchisesales.com/home/2010/2/2/home-maintenance-franchise-prevents-dryer-fires.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://blog.franchisesales.com/home/2010/2/2/home-maintenance-franchise-prevents-dryer-fires.html"/><author><name>US Franchise Blog Staff</name></author><published>2010-02-02T09:46:44Z</published><updated>2010-02-02T09:46:44Z</updated><content type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[<p><strong><span style="font-size: 120%;"><span class="full-image-float-left ssNonEditable"><span><img style="width: 220px;" src="http://blog.franchisesales.com/storage/Dryer%20Vent%20Wizard.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1265104228234" alt="" /></span></span>From </span></strong><a href="http://www.earthtimes.org/" target="_blank"><strong><span style="font-size: 120%;">EarthTimes</span></strong></a><strong><span style="font-size: 120%;">: </span></strong><a href="http://us.franchisesales.com/franchises/cleaning-repair-service" target="_blank"><strong><span style="font-size: 120%;">Dryer Vent Wizard</span></strong></a><strong><span style="font-size: 120%;"> has many benefits, most important, the </span></strong><a href="http://us.franchisesales.com/search/Home-Maintenance-Franchise" target="_blank"><strong><span style="font-size: 120%;">home maintenance franchise</span></strong></a><strong><span style="font-size: 120%;"> prevents dryer fires.</span></strong></p>
<p>A Dryer Vent Wizard technician in Greenville, North Carolina finishes job at midnight to ensure customer safety.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/show/dryer-vent-cleaning-technician-in-greenville-nc-finishes-job-at-midnight,1113333.shtml" target="_blank">Read full article</a></p>]]></content></entry></feed>