From Franchising.com: Local business developers Ron and Donna Lang Stoffel announce plans to open over 18 Massage Heights locations in Inland Orange County and Riverside County over the next five years.
Executives of the spa/salon franchise say these are both are prime areas for expansion.
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From the Wall Street Journal: Sears Holdings Corp. (SHLD) has agreed to sell its popular Craftsman tool brand through Ace Hardware stores, as the company turns again to outsiders to help grow its sales.
AAMCO Transmissions, Inc. Vice President and General Counsel James A. Goniea was one of three franchising industry protagonists to get together and discuss rich media.
Goniea discusses the importance of social networking for the franchising industry and how his automotive franchise can exploit a revolutionary - and I don't feel that is hyperbole - online medium.
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.
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From the Colorado Springs Gazette: After being unemployed for a year, Pauline Hamian ditched the résumé and bought herself a job.
The former Burger King employee had no luck finding a job after being part of a corporate restructuring in 2008.
While at an outplacement center, she stumbled on a webinar about franchising.
From GraphicArtsOnline: The success of a franchise business depends greatly on the opinions of its franchisees.
That's why printing franchise AlphaGraphics 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.
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From Franchiseek: Barry and Rosie Pensome are the newest additions to the Merry Maids cleaning franchise network.
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.
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From PrWeb: Miracle Method Surface Refinishing is ranked number one by Franchise Business Review in their 2010 home improvement franchise category and number two in their top 50 for franchisee satisfaction.
The ranking is based on third party interviews with franchisees on their satisfaction with the purchase, training, value and support.
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From EuropeanFranchising: Glamour Secrets has franchise opportunities available throughout Europe.
The Canada-based beauty franchise is looking for master franchise owners to expand its concept in countries across Europe.
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From NorthCentralPA: The world’s number one entertainment franchise is about to hit the stage!
Mad Science presents CSI: LIVE!, an exciting, interactive journey through the fascinating world of crime scene investigations.
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From SltToday: Nation’s 'Tax Lady' Roni Deutch opens newest location with help of a local entrepreneur.
Building on her celebrity status from TV commercials seen daily in every major U.S. market, CEO and founder of Roni Deutch Tax Center, has announced that the newest and first Missouri tax franchise location will open in Brentwood, offering the St. Louis community competent, professional tax return preparation.
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