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<!--Generated by Squarespace Site Server v5.9.1 (http://www.squarespace.com/) on Tue, 09 Feb 2010 10:54:40 GMT--><rss xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:wfw="http://wellformedweb.org/CommentAPI/" xmlns:itunes="http://www.itunes.com/dtds/podcast-1.0.dtd" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" version="2.0"><channel><title>Home</title><link>http://blog.franchisesales.com/home/</link><description></description><lastBuildDate>Mon, 08 Feb 2010 11:30:35 +0000</lastBuildDate><copyright></copyright><language>en-US</language><generator>Squarespace Site Server v5.9.1 (http://www.squarespace.com/)</generator><item><title>Pest Control Franchise Opens New Location</title><category>Franchise News</category><category>Pest Control Franchise</category><dc:creator>US Franchise Blog Staff</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 08 Feb 2010 11:26:22 +0000</pubDate><link>http://blog.franchisesales.com/home/2010/2/8/pest-control-franchise-opens-new-location.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">261949:2634980:6608100</guid><description><![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>]]></description><wfw:commentRss>http://blog.franchisesales.com/home/rss-comments-entry-6608100.xml</wfw:commentRss></item><item><title>Home Maintenance Franchise Prevents Dryer Fires</title><category>Franchise News</category><category>Home Maintenance</category><category>Home Repair Franchise</category><category>Home Services Franchises</category><dc:creator>US Franchise Blog Staff</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 02 Feb 2010 09:46:44 +0000</pubDate><link>http://blog.franchisesales.com/home/2010/2/2/home-maintenance-franchise-prevents-dryer-fires.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">261949:2634980:6528077</guid><description><![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>]]></description><wfw:commentRss>http://blog.franchisesales.com/home/rss-comments-entry-6528077.xml</wfw:commentRss></item><item><title>Shoe Franchise Launches iPhone App</title><category>Franchise News</category><category>Retail Franchise</category><category>Shoe Franchise</category><dc:creator>US Franchise Blog Staff</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 01 Feb 2010 10:17:37 +0000</pubDate><link>http://blog.franchisesales.com/home/2010/2/1/shoe-franchise-launches-iphone-app.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">261949:2634980:6516199</guid><description><![CDATA[<p><span class="full-image-float-left ssNonEditable"><img style="width: 200px;" src="http://blog.franchisesales.com/storage/Good%20Feet.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1265019570761" alt="Good Feet Worldwide franchise" /></span><strong><span style="font-size: 120%;">From </span></strong><a href="http://www.ecommwire.com/" target="_blank"><strong><span style="font-size: 120%;">Ecommwire.com</span></strong></a><strong><span style="font-size: 120%;">: </span></strong><a href="http://us.franchisesales.com/franchises/good-feet-worldwide-franchise" target="_blank"><strong><span style="font-size: 120%;">Good Feet Worldwide</span></strong></a><strong><span style="font-size: 120%;"> is proud to announce the creation and launch of its first interactive download application for iPhone and iPod touch users.</span></strong></p>
<p>The <a href="http://us.franchisesales.com/search/Shoe-Franchise" target="_blank">shoe franchise</a> 'App' allows users to identify common foot ailments and locate nearest Good Feet stores.</p>
<p><a href="http://ecommwire.com/?id=29416&amp;keys=store-locator-iPhone-Software-iPOD-touch-application" target="_blank">Read full article</a></p>]]></description><wfw:commentRss>http://blog.franchisesales.com/home/rss-comments-entry-6516199.xml</wfw:commentRss></item><item><title>Food Franchise Causes a Stir</title><category>Buying a Franchise</category><category>Cafe Franchise</category><category>Franchise News</category><category>Health Food Franchise</category><category>food franchise</category><dc:creator>US Franchise Blog Staff</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 26 Jan 2010 10:17:48 +0000</pubDate><link>http://blog.franchisesales.com/home/2010/1/26/food-franchise-causes-a-stir.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">261949:2634980:6432818</guid><description><![CDATA[<p><strong><span style="font-size: 120%;"><span class="full-image-float-left ssNonEditable"><span><img style="width: 300px;" src="http://blog.franchisesales.com/storage/Zoup.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1264501498202" alt="" /></span></span>From </span></strong><a href="http://www.franchiseworks.com/" target="_blank"><strong><span style="font-size: 120%;">FranchiseWorks</span></strong></a><strong><span style="font-size: 120%;">: Soup franchise </span></strong><a href="http://us.franchisesales.com/franchises/zoup-franchise" target="_blank"><strong><span style="font-size: 120%;">Zoup!</span></strong></a><strong><span style="font-size: 120%;"> expands by feeding a&nbsp;consumer appetite with fresh, healthy and comforting food.</span></strong></p>
<p>Powered by strong marketplace demand for healthy dining options, variety and convenience, this <a href="http://us.franchisesales.com/search/Food-Franchise" target="_blank">food franchise</a> is a hot commodity &ndash; feeding a hearty base of consumer and entrepreneurial appetites with plans to reach 100 units within five years.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.franchiseworks.com/franchise_news_story.aspx?nid=603" target="_blank">Read full article</a></p>]]></description><wfw:commentRss>http://blog.franchisesales.com/home/rss-comments-entry-6432818.xml</wfw:commentRss></item><item><title>Dunkin' Donuts Franchise Plans to Re-enter Russia</title><category>Bakery Franchise</category><category>Coffee Franchise</category><category>Franchise News</category><category>food franchise</category><dc:creator>US Franchise Blog Staff</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 25 Jan 2010 10:08:02 +0000</pubDate><link>http://blog.franchisesales.com/home/2010/1/25/dunkin-donuts-franchise-plans-to-re-enter-russia.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">261949:2634980:6423385</guid><description><![CDATA[<p><strong><span style="font-size: 120%;"><span class="full-image-float-left ssNonEditable"><span><img style="width: 200px;" src="http://blog.franchisesales.com/storage/Dunkin%20Donuts.gif?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1264414335624" alt="Dunkin' Donuts Logo" /></span></span>From </span></strong><a href="http://www.franchise-net.com/" target="_blank"><strong><span style="font-size: 120%;">Franchise-Net</span></strong></a><strong><span style="font-size: 120%;">: Just as Burger King is opening its first store in Russia this week, Russian business daily Vedomosti has reported that&nbsp;</span></strong><a href="http://us.franchisesales.com/search/Bakery-Franchise" target="_blank"><strong><span style="font-size: 120%;">bakery franchise</span></strong></a><strong><span style="font-size: 120%;">&nbsp;</span></strong><a href="http://us.franchisesales.com/franchises/dunkin-donuts-franchise" target="_blank"><strong><span style="font-size: 120%;">Dunkin' Donuts</span></strong></a><strong><span style="font-size: 120%;"> plans to open dozens of stores in Moscow, according to news organization RIA Novosti.</span></strong></p>
<p>Dunkin' Donuts franchisee Allied Domecq canceled expansion plans and closed all units in the country in 1999.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.franchise-net.com/DE/International-news/E12120.htm?b=1" target="_blank">Read full article</a></p>]]></description><wfw:commentRss>http://blog.franchisesales.com/home/rss-comments-entry-6423385.xml</wfw:commentRss></item><item><title>Jani King Franchise Returns to Elite</title><category>Cleaning Franchise</category><category>Franchise News</category><dc:creator>US Franchise Blog Staff</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 22 Jan 2010 11:50:02 +0000</pubDate><link>http://blog.franchisesales.com/home/2010/1/22/jani-king-franchise-returns-to-elite.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">261949:2634980:6397772</guid><description><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://us.franchisesales.com/franchises/jani-king-international-franchise" target="_blank"><strong><span style="font-size: 120%;"><span class="full-image-float-left ssNonEditable"><span><img style="width: 200px;" src="http://blog.franchisesales.com/storage/Jani%20King%20President.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1264161063634" alt="Jani-king president, Jerry Crawford" /></span></span>Jani-King International</span></strong></a><strong><span style="font-size: 120%;"> has climbed back into the world&rsquo;s top 10 franchise companies.</span></strong></p>
<p>The leading <a href="http://us.franchisesales.com/search/Commercial-Cleaning-Franchise" target="_blank">commercial cleaning franchise</a> is ranked in eighth place in Entrepreneur magazine&rsquo;s January 2010 Franchise 500 issue &ndash; a jump of seven places from last year&rsquo;s 15th position.</p>
<p>Jani King has also retained its place as number one commercial cleaning franchise and number one home-based franchise. The cleaning company is also ranked in second place in the low-cost investment category against comparable brands.</p>]]></description><wfw:commentRss>http://blog.franchisesales.com/home/rss-comments-entry-6397772.xml</wfw:commentRss></item><item><title>Bakersfield Ben &amp; Jerry's Franchise Scoops Award</title><category>Cafe Franchise</category><category>Fast Food Franchise</category><category>Franchise News</category><category>Franchisee Stories</category><category>Smoothie Franchise</category><dc:creator>US Franchise Blog Staff</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 21 Jan 2010 11:37:56 +0000</pubDate><link>http://blog.franchisesales.com/home/2010/1/21/bakersfield-ben-jerrys-franchise-scoops-award.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">261949:2634980:6388356</guid><description><![CDATA[<p><strong><span style="font-size: 120%;"><span class="full-image-float-left ssNonEditable"><span><img style="width: 150px;" src="http://blog.franchisesales.com/storage/Ben%20and%20Jerry's%20Ice%20Cream.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1264074063289" alt="Ben and Jerry's ice cream" /></span></span>From </span></strong><a href="http://www.turnto23.com/index.html" target="_blank"><strong><span style="font-size: 120%;">TurnTo23 News</span></strong></a><strong><span style="font-size: 120%;">: </span></strong><a href="http://us.franchisesales.com/franchises/ben-and-jerrys-scoop-shop-franchise" target="_blank"><strong><span style="font-size: 120%;">Ben &amp; Jerry&rsquo;s</span></strong></a><strong><span style="font-size: 120%;"> headquarters proudly recognises Larry Roland and Kirsten Potegian, owners of the </span></strong><a href="http://us.franchisesales.com/search/Cafe-Franchise" target="_blank"><strong><span style="font-size: 120%;">cafe franchise</span></strong></a><strong><span style="font-size: 120%;"> in East Hills Mall, with the Rookie Of The Year.</span></strong></p>
<p>The global recognition was recently announced at the company&rsquo;s 'Global Franchise Community Gathering.'</p>
<p><a href="http://www.turnto23.com/news/22247134/detail.html" target="_blank">Read full article</a></p>]]></description><wfw:commentRss>http://blog.franchisesales.com/home/rss-comments-entry-6388356.xml</wfw:commentRss></item><item><title>PostNet Franchise Launches In-Store Centre</title><category>Business Services Franchise</category><category>Franchise News</category><category>Packaging / Shipping Franchises</category><dc:creator>US Franchise Blog Staff</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 20 Jan 2010 14:04:36 +0000</pubDate><link>http://blog.franchisesales.com/home/2010/1/20/postnet-franchise-launches-in-store-centre.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">261949:2634980:6376320</guid><description><![CDATA[<p><strong><span style="font-size: 120%;"><span class="full-image-float-left ssNonEditable"><span><img style="width: 180px;" src="http://blog.franchisesales.com/storage/PostNet.gif?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1263996777838" alt="Copying services provided by PostNet franchise" /></span></span>From </span></strong><a href="http://www.newswire.ca/en/" target="_blank"><strong><span style="font-size: 120%;">CNW Group</span></strong></a><strong><span style="font-size: 120%;">: </span></strong><a href="http://us.franchisesales.com/franchises/postnet-franchise" target="_blank"><strong><span style="font-size: 120%;">PostNet</span></strong></a><strong><span style="font-size: 120%;"> is pleased to announce the opening of their first location.</span></strong></p>
<p>The <a href="http://us.franchisesales.com/search/Courier-Franchise" target="_blank">courier franchise</a> has opened inside the Metro grocery store located on Appleby Line in Burlington, Ontario.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.newswire.ca/en/releases/archive/January2010/14/c8732.html" target="_blank">Read full article</a></p>]]></description><wfw:commentRss>http://blog.franchisesales.com/home/rss-comments-entry-6376320.xml</wfw:commentRss></item><item><title>Home Repair Franchise is Rebuilding War-torn Iraq</title><category>Franchise News</category><category>Home Improvement Franchise</category><category>Home Maintenance</category><category>Home Repair Franchise</category><dc:creator>US Franchise Blog Staff</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 14 Jan 2010 10:40:13 +0000</pubDate><link>http://blog.franchisesales.com/home/2010/1/14/home-repair-franchise-is-rebuilding-war-torn-iraq.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">261949:2634980:6320659</guid><description><![CDATA[<p><span class="full-image-float-left ssNonEditable"><img style="width: 280px;" src="http://franchisesamus.squarespace.com/storage/Handyman%20Matters%20Man.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1263465792632" alt="Handyman Matters franchisee" /></span><strong><span style="font-size: 120%;">From </span></strong><a href="http://sanantonio.bizjournals.com/sanantonio/" target="_blank"><strong><span style="font-size: 120%;">San Antonio Business Journal</span></strong></a><strong><span style="font-size: 120%;">: </span></strong><a href="http://us.franchisesales.com/franchises/Handyman-Franchise" target="_blank"><strong><span style="font-size: 120%;">Handyman Matters</span></strong></a><strong><span style="font-size: 120%;"> of San Antonio is assisting Iraqi carpenters rebuild their country.</span></strong></p>
<p><a href="http://us.franchisesales.com/search/Home-Repair-Franchise" target="_blank">Home repair franchise</a> co-owner Mike Caraballo is currently in Iraq to lend his support to the I-BIZ (Iraqi Base Industrial Zone) program.</p>
<p><a href="http://sanantonio.bizjournals.com/sanantonio/stories/2010/01/11/daily8.html" target="_blank">Read full article</a></p>]]></description><wfw:commentRss>http://blog.franchisesales.com/home/rss-comments-entry-6320659.xml</wfw:commentRss></item><item><title>Haircare Franchise Opens New Salon</title><category>Beauty Franchise</category><category>Franchise News</category><category>Hair Salon Franchise</category><dc:creator>US Franchise Blog Staff</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 11 Jan 2010 10:16:03 +0000</pubDate><link>http://blog.franchisesales.com/home/2010/1/11/haircare-franchise-opens-new-salon.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">261949:2634980:6289671</guid><description><![CDATA[<p><strong><span style="font-size: 120%;"><span class="full-image-float-left ssNonEditable"><span><img style="width: 280px;" src="http://blog.franchisesales.com/storage/Great%20Clips.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1263205137779" alt="Great Clips hair salon" /></span></span>From </span></strong><a href="http://www.franchisewire.com/" target="_blank"><strong><span style="font-size: 120%;">FranchiseWire</span></strong></a><strong><span style="font-size: 120%;">: Rob Goggins, vice president of franchise development for </span></strong><a href="http://us.franchisesales.com/franchises/hair-salon-franchise-4" target="_blank"><strong><span style="font-size: 120%;">Great Clips</span></strong></a><strong><span style="font-size: 120%;">, announced the grand opening of the company&rsquo;s newest </span></strong><a href="http://us.franchisesales.com/search/Hair-Salon-Franchise" target="_blank"><strong><span style="font-size: 120%;">hair salon franchise</span></strong></a><strong><span style="font-size: 120%;"> in the Stone Mill Plaza, in Lancaster, Pennsylvania.</span></strong></p>
<p>&ldquo;Our manager-run hair salon business is conveniently located just west of Lancaster on high-trafficked Route 462,&rdquo; said Goggins.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.franchisewire.com/article.php?id=4672" target="_blank">Read full article</a></p>]]></description><wfw:commentRss>http://blog.franchisesales.com/home/rss-comments-entry-6289671.xml</wfw:commentRss></item></channel></rss>