Grins 2 Go, Inc. Franchise News

Grins 2 Go franchisee Jay Henderson takes control of his own financial future by starting his photography business despite the economic times. Orange County, CA, --(PR.com)-- In these uncertain economic times, being able to control one's own destiny is critical to new business owner Jay Henderson, a local resident of Laguna Hills. Earlier this month, Henderson opened a Grins 2 Go® mobile franchise business that specializes in event and portrait photography.

According to Henderson, the timing could not have been better. "When you work for a company, you have to accept a culture and management decisions; when you own your own business, you make things happen for you," explains Henderson matter of factly. For self-motivated Henderson, the constraints placed by the executive committee or senior management make for lack of control of one's own destiny...

San Diego, CA, --(PR.com)-- The signing of a franchise agreement with Jay Henderson, marks another veteran joining the Grins 2 Go® photography franchise system. Henderson will open his photography franchise in Laguna Hills, California in March.

"We support those who have served our country," states Harish Babla, President of Grins 2 Go, Inc. By participating in veteran friendly programs, Grins 2 Go® makes it attractive for veterans looking to transition from the military to business ownership.

Army, Navy, Air Force, and the Marines are all represented within the Grins 2 Go® franchise family.

Grins 2 Go® is a member in good standing of VetFran, a veteran friendly program in conjunction with the International Franchise Association...

September 29, 2008 // Franchising.com // San Diego, California—October brings the Grins 2 Go® Kids' Watch month, an annual campaign sponsored by the Grins 2 Go® franchise units. Free Child ID/fingerprint kits along with photos are distributed to parents at Kids' Watch Day in various different locations around the nation.

Grins 2 Go® franchise owners select the time, place and a local business to conduct the Kids' Watch. Emphasis is placed on being in the local community with an established business partner to encourage the neighborhood to proactively take responsibility for the safety and welfare of its children.

"Even in these economic times, Grins 2 Go® has dedicated the resources for Kids' Watch," states Venu Babla, Vice-President of the franchise organization, Grins 2 Go, Inc...

August 21, 2008 // Franchising.com // Murrieta, CA—Grins 2 Go® and Murrieta Chamber of Commerce join hands to host an executive portrait fundraising event to benefit the Community Food Pantry of Murrieta. The executive portraits will be taken on August 23 from 3p-6p by the professional photographers of Grins 2 Go®. The event will be held at the Murrieta Chamber of Commerce in the Conference Room.

Mark Hays, owner of the Grins 2 Go® in the Temecula Valley pitched the idea of an Executive Portrait fundraiser to the Murrieta Chamber. The innovative idea was embraced by Rhonda Warner of the Chamber who wholeheartedly supports the Community Food Pantry.

"Business people need to update their portraits on a regular basis," says Hays...

July 18, 2008 // Franchising.com // - Founder and President, Harish Babla of the Grins 2 Go® photography franchise chain, was presented with the 2008 IndUS Business Journal Award of Excellence in the Franchisor category. The Award honors the individuals "that best represent the influential South Asian business community in the US," according to the IndUS Business Journal, Editor, Martin Desmarais.

The 2008 Indus Business Journal award winners include 13 individuals and companies from a variety of categories, including Venture Capital, Health care & Medicine, Legal Services, Hospitality, etc. The winners were selected by the IndUS Business Journal editorial staff.

"It's quite an honor to be in the company of such distinguished winners," states Mr...

June 06, 2008 // Franchising.com // SAN DIEGO, Calif.– Grins 2 Go®, an event and portraiture photography franchise company headquartered in San Diego, Calif., has announced it is expanding its franchise operations worldwide for the first time ever. "Our regional licensees have been extremely successful throughout the U.S. and there's no limit to how many units they sell within their area," said Harish Babla, President and CEO of Grins2Go. "We have such a unique concept that research tells us will work especially well in other parts of the world."Babla enlisted World Franchisors as the company's international expansion partner, advising Grins 2 Go on which countries to enter, helping connect prospective franchisees to the company, and assisting with contracts...