Monthly archives: June, 2006

Don’t Knock The SellSmart Franchise

SellSmart Real Estate announced the first subscription of the groundbreaking Knockbox by its Redding, California office, SellSmart First Choice Realty. The Knockbox is a sleek, self-contained appliance that sits unobtrusively inside the home for sale, and relays information about the property 24/7. Outside the home, anyone with a WiFi-capable device can view the home’s individual …

International Franchises Over Regulated

VietnamNetBridge reports that in the process of economic integration, the granting of franchise by international companies to local operators in Vietnam is a key issue. The news agency observes that franchise agreements are a significant pathway for technology transfers and for licensing of trade names, industrial processes, proprietary software, and other valuable intellectual property to …

New Aussie Franchise Disclosure Laws?

The Australian Associated Press reports that franchise owners may have to give more warnings to prospective franchisees, after the government announced a review of the franchising code of conduct. Small Business Minister Fran Bailey said the government would review the disclosures section of the code, which relates to the information franchisers must disclose to prospective …

Graeter Franchise Cool As Ice

You don’t need a private chef or reservations at an exclusive restaurant to eat like a star. In fact, Cincinnati’s Graeter’s Ice Cream franchises gives you the opportunity to enjoy a celebrity favourite without leaving home. It’s no coincidence that New York and Los Angeles are two of the company‘s largest markets outside of Cincinnati. …

Who’s Kiddin’ Who? Snap Up A Photo Franchise

Eric Arbitblit of North Brunswick, NJ was recently awarded a Kids At Heart Photo franchise and will service the greater Middlesex County area. “With my Kids At Heart franchise, no one is standing behind me telling me what to do and when… I choose my own schedule. I don’t have to work nights and weekends …

Totally Fit Franchise

Fitness Leader to Launch New Franchising Program at International Franchise Expo; Plans for Two New U.S. Fitness Franchises Already Underway Bally Total Fitness Franchise the nation’s leader in health and fitness, has renewed its focus on fitness franchises and will launch a new franchising program at the International Franchise Expo June 2-4, 2006 in Washington …

Count Your Chickens – Fire Up A Franchise

StartupJournal.com reports today that the Employee Retirement Income Security Act allows potential franchisees with limited liquid savings to start a franchise without outside help, according to a new report published by StartupJournal.com, The Wall Street Journal’s guide for entrepreneurs. “The Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA) allows investors to control their IRA and …

Greetings For Card Franchise Team

Greetings For Card Franchise Team Leading greeting card publisher and franchisor, Card Connection, has recognised Bath franchisees Roger and Margaret Hookway with the Heidi Sulley commemorative cup – a special award for tenacity and team spirit, at its recent national conference held at the Hilton, Watford. “Margaret and Roger’s help, cooperation and determination to go …

Chippin Away At Computer Franchise

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Computer Franchises Feature University graduate Ant Meehan has returned to his old stamping ground in Ormskirk – to set up his own business. The 24-year-old games fanatic has just thrown open the doors of his video games store, CHIPS, and is convinced it will prove a great hit in the town. CHIPS Ormskirk in Church …

Vacuum Central To Franchise Suction

Already highly popular in many other parts of the world, centralised vacuum cleaning systems are now gaining wide recognition in the UK. Having recognised the advantages of the system at an exhibition eight years ago, Andy Finch and his wife Katherine created VacuDuct Ltd specialising in the importation, sale and installation of such equipment. Having …

Feelgoods Franchise Labels Privately

Essentials, Ltd to secure the exclusive worldwide distribution rights to a new skincare product line produced specifically for Feelgoods International by Farfalla. Feelgoods will have the exclusive right to use, market, and sell Farfalla’s new skincare product line, which will also be privately labelled by Feelgoods and distributed into the U.S. through their future e-commerce …

Smoothie Goes It – Health Franchise Option

Health franchise Robeks Corporation, a premium retail juice franchising company, today announced the results of a study which compared the nutritional content of a Robeks fruit smoothie to four other meal options. The study found the Robeks smoothie offered the nutritional benefits of an ideal meal. The study compared the nutritional value of five meal …