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Stay Informed! http://www.franchisedirect.com/rss/14/feed.xml en-us Beef ‘O’ Brady’s continues growth in Texas Franchise of family sports pubs & restaurants eyes Taylor for new location. http://www.franchisedirect.com/news/barpubfranchises/beefobradysfamilysportspub20120207/1051/10738/ Wed, 08 Feb 12 04:28:53 -0600 HomeStory franchise revolutionizes door replacement business Innovative technology opens the door to home improvement industry for entrepreneurs. http://www.franchisedirect.com/news/homeimprovementfranchises/homestory-door-replacement20120207/8483/10741/ Wed, 08 Feb 12 04:49:57 -0600 Liquid Nutrition launches franchise program for Canadian and US military personnel 'Operation Good To Go' available in Canada, US and internationally. http://www.franchisedirect.com/news/smoothiefranchises/liquid-nutrition20120201/8870/10692/ Thu, 02 Feb 12 05:51:18 -0600 Welcome relief for entrepreneurs: Nestlé Toll House Café by Chip offers alternative funding solutions through two financing options Premium dessert destination franchise introduces Capital Improvement Program in 2012. http://www.franchisedirect.com/news/coffeefranchises/nestle-toll-house-cafe-by-chip20120131/6581/10682/ Wed, 01 Feb 12 08:02:28 -0600 Sport Clips Haircuts exceeds $1 million in donations to VFW’s Operation Uplink™ Free Call Day program U.S. service members to connect with loved ones for a fifth year through Sport Clips’ “Help a Hero” campaign. http://www.franchisedirect.com/news/barber-shop-franchises/sportclips20120131/5038/10694/ Thu, 02 Feb 12 06:09:01 -0600 FASTSIGNS® to enter Puerto Rico with five-unit franchise deal Sign & graphics franchise partners with established entrepreneurs to expand on island. http://www.franchisedirect.com/news/printercopyingsignfranchises/fastsigns20120130/918/10681/ Wed, 01 Feb 12 07:52:27 -0600 A proven franchise that has stood the test of time - by repairing time itself! FAST-FIX Jewelry And Watch Repairs® celebrates 28th year as the world’s largest jewelry and watch repair franchise. http://www.franchisedirect.com/news/jewelry-and-fashion-accessories/fast-fix-jewelry-and-watch-repairs20120127/8807/9986/ Tue, 15 Nov 11 04:49:13 -0600 Fresh Coat Painters doubled its size in 2011 with the awarding of more than 40 new painting franchises across the United States “We saw extraordinary growth and success last year,” said Bernie Brozek, Fresh Coat president. http://www.franchisedirect.com/news/repairpaintingfranchises/freshcoat20120126/92/10622/ Thu, 26 Jan 12 09:33:24 -0600 Beef ‘O’ Brady’s continues growth in Tennessee Franchise of family sports pubs & restaurants eyes Gallatin for new location. http://www.franchisedirect.com/news/barpubfranchises/beefobradysfamilysportspub20120124/1051/10621/ Thu, 26 Jan 12 09:23:55 -0600 Home Plate: Beef ‘O’ Brady’s slides into Kingsport with new location Family sports pub to create local ties. http://www.franchisedirect.com/news/barpubfranchises/beefobradysfamilysportspub20120121/1051/10618/ Thu, 26 Jan 12 07:19:39 -0600 Showhomes ranks high on the Franchise 500 list Showhomes, America’s largest home staging company, ranked high in several categories in the 2012 Entrepreneur magazine Franchise 500 list. http://www.franchisedirect.com/news/realestatefranchises/showhomes-home-staging20120119/7726/10739/ Wed, 08 Feb 12 04:35:49 -0600 Beef ‘O’ Brady’s continues growth in Tennessee Franchise of family sports pubs & restaurants eyes Oak Ridge for new location. http://www.franchisedirect.com/news/barpubfranchises/beefobradysfamilysportspub20120112/1051/10519/ Mon, 16 Jan 12 05:40:10 -0600 Oxi Fresh cleans up on Entrepreneur’s 2012 Franchise 500 Carpet cleaning franchise earns high rankings in many categories. http://www.franchisedirect.com/news/carpetcleaningfranchises/oxifreshcarpetcleaning20120110/2454/10505/ Fri, 13 Jan 12 09:39:14 -0600 Modernistic offers a simple and quick formula for success After dominating the carpet cleaning market in the state of Michigan for nearly 40 years, Modernistic is determined to spread its “simple and quick” promise to home and business owners across the nation. http://www.franchisedirect.com/news/carpetcleaningfranchises/modernistic20120110/8911/10506/ Fri, 13 Jan 12 10:21:03 -0600 Cruise Planners ranks high on Entrepreneur magazine's 2012 Top Franchise list Company also ranked No. 1 in travel industry category for the ninth consecutive year. http://www.franchisedirect.com/news/cruisefranchises/cruiseplannersamericanexpress20120109/5922/10499/ Thu, 12 Jan 12 13:12:31 -0600 Beef ‘O’ Brady’s signs five-year foodservice distribution agreement with Sysco Growing franchise sets framework for imminent expansion. http://www.franchisedirect.com/news/barpubfranchises/beefobradysfamilysportspub20120106/1051/10464/ Mon, 09 Jan 12 08:03:48 -0600 Beef ‘O’ Brady’s continues growth in Texas Franchise of family sports pubs & restaurants eyes Humble for new location. http://www.franchisedirect.com/news/barpubfranchises/beefobradysfamilysportspub20120106/1051/10498/ Thu, 12 Jan 12 09:25:15 -0600 Nestlé® Toll House® Café by Chip ranks among franchising's finest in Entrepreneur’s 33rd Annual Reputable Franchise 500® Ultimate dessert destination recognized as leading franchise concept; ranks among nation’s best in “Franchise 500” list. http://www.franchisedirect.com/news/coffeefranchises/nestle-toll-house-cafe-by-chip20120104/6581/10462/ Mon, 09 Jan 12 07:52:33 -0600 Norwegian Cruise Line honors Cruise Planners with Franchise of the Year award Cruise Planners/American Express was recognized by Norwegian Cruise Line as its 2011 Franchise of the Year, honoring the outstanding sales partnership and overall commitment to the success and growth of the cruise line. http://www.franchisedirect.com/news/cruisefranchises/cruiseplannersamericanexpress20120104/5922/10463/ Mon, 09 Jan 12 07:57:18 -0600 Beef ‘O’ Brady’s continues growth in Tennessee Franchise of family sports pubs & restaurants eyes Morristown for new location. http://www.franchisedirect.com/news/barpubfranchises/beefobradysfamilysportspub20111229/1051/10416/ Wed, 04 Jan 12 10:37:30 -0600 Honest-1 Auto Care revs up the New Year with nationwide growth plans Innovative auto repair and maintenance franchise announces new Region Developer program; fuels demand for eco-friendly and family-focused automotive care in key growth markets. http://www.franchisedirect.com/news/automotiverepairfranchises/honest1autocare20111227/5984/10414/ Wed, 04 Jan 12 10:11:05 -0600 FASTSIGNS outshines competition with No.1 ranking two years straight Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500® ranks company the frontrunner in sign and graphic category. http://www.franchisedirect.com/news/printercopyingsignfranchises/fastsigns20111227/918/10415/ Wed, 04 Jan 12 10:30:55 -0600 Beef ‘O’ Brady’s continues growth in Arkansas Franchise of family sports pubs & restaurants eyes Benton for new location. http://www.franchisedirect.com/news/barpubfranchises/beefobradysfamilysportspub20111223/1051/10374/ Tue, 27 Dec 11 08:23:07 -0600 Oxi Fresh Carpet Cleaning® named top consumer product and service of 2011 Inc. 500/5000 ranks franchise #80 on prestigious list. http://www.franchisedirect.com/news/carpetcleaningfranchises/oxifreshcarpetcleaning20111220/2454/10292/ Tue, 20 Dec 11 16:22:44 -0600 Sandler Training named among top workplaces in Baltimore Sandler Training is pleased to announce that the company has been named a 2011 Top Workplace by The Baltimore Sun. http://www.franchisedirect.com/news/b2b-franchises/sandlertraining20111213/176/10260/ Thu, 15 Dec 11 04:50:51 -0600