The Feelgoods International, Inc. to Attend 4th Annual International Beauty Industry Show. Presenting the health franchises to estimated 20,000 industry professionals International, Inc. is pleased to announce that Company executives will be attending the 4th Annual Cosmoprof North America professional business-to-business beauty industry show. The Cosmoprof North America show will take place from July 16-18, 2006 …
Dermacare franchise names Abraham J. Sayegh, M.D. Corporate Medical Director. Dermacare Laser & Skin Care Clinics®, the nation’s only physician-based laser aesthetic skin-care franchiser, appointed Abraham J. Sayegh, M.D. as the company’s corporate medical director. He is responsible for all safety-related aspects of Dermacare franchises nationwide. Dr. Sayegh will advise Dermacare’s CEO, Carl Mudd, on …
Bio-Solutions Manufacturing, Inc. looks forward to Bio-Diesel venture. Bio-Solutions Manufacturing, Inc. today announced its commencement of its new bio-diesel venture by combining the recently acquired Bio-Extraction Services, Inc., (provider of the technology for extracting oil and grease from food service facilities’ grease traps (interceptors) and municipal collection systems), with the proposed acquisition of Bioremediation Services, …
As boomers plan retirement, start-up expert Jeff Williams offers critical advice. Aspiring 50+ entrepreneurs need to be clear on what they do and don’t want when selecting a retirement business. Business start-up expert offers seven criteria for selecting a retirement business. The recently released Yahoo Small Business Survey revealed that 55% of the Boomers surveyed …
Swisher franchise reaps awards in 2006. Taking stock of 2006, Swisher has reported a highly successful and eventful year. Not only was the company a finalist in the Franchisor of the Year Award 2006, Swisher also came runner up in the Best Advertisement Award and won the award for the Best Franchise Recruitment Team at …
Choice Hotels reports record results for second quarter 2006 – net income up 12% over prior year. “We continue to focus on brand enhancements and are seeing strong growth in occupancy, average daily rate and RevPAR,” said Charles A. Ledsinger, Jr., president and chief executive officer. “We are pleased with the substantial increase in year-to-date …
AAP is reporting today that the franchise model adopted by car audio and mobile phone retailer Strathfield Group is starting to reap financial benefits. The struggling Strathfield said it is on track to deliver a small earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation (EBITDA) profit for the six months to June 30, 2006. This compares …
The Johnny Rockets Group, Inc., the restaurant chain known for juicy hamburgers and table-top jukeboxes, is releasing its popular “Rocket Single” recipe for Americans to enjoy at home during the Fourth of July holiday and summer grilling season. In addition, the restaurant chain commissioned a national survey to uncover how Americans identify the classic American …
The highly successful online-auction franchise, Auction it TODAY, www.auctionittoday.com, recently announced that it has sold over 100 stores since franchise sales began in May 2005. To date, Auction it TODAY has 106 stores in 12 states. “Our franchises have expanded quickly and successfully because we carefully control our growth process,” states John Hoose, Auction it …
Royal Numico N.V. announces the successful completion of the Dumex integration with the divestiture of its baby food activities in India to Wockhardt Ltd. for an undisclosed amount. After an in-depth analysis of the competitive landscape, Dumex’ market position in India and the investments needed to build a longstanding profitable business in India, Numico has …
Oogles n Googles™, zaniest themed birthday parties and enrichment programs for kids, awards 25 franchises in 25 cities throughout the United States within its first two years of franchising the concept. “We’re thrilled with the phenomenal response we have received from our franchise offering,” states Co-founder Danya Mendell. “We are looking for just the right …
Organisations like the British Franchise Association (bfa) and franchisers should “think smarter” and embrace new media, in particular the internet, to promote the industry to the public. This is the claim by Ovenu, an oven valeting franchise, following a survey which revealed that there is a lack of franchise awareness among a significant number of …