Franchise Industry News & Announcements

April 24, 2014 // Franchising.com // The law firm of Roetzel & Andress LPA is pleased to announce that partner Stephen E. Thompson of the firm’s Naples, Florida office, has been presented with the Silver Beaver Award by the Southwest Florida Council of the Boy Scouts of America.
The Silver Beaver Award is the council-level distinguished service award of the Boy Scouts of America. Recipients of this award are registered adult leaders who have made an impact on the lives of youth through service given to the council. The award is presented to those who implement the Scouting program and perform community service through hard work, self-sacrifice, dedication and many years of service.
An active participant in the Boy Scouts of America for nearly 30 years, Mr...

Computer Troubleshooters is proud to welcome Grant Bertram to their international network of franchise owners as he prepares to open his new office in Lexington, KY.
Independence, OH, April 24, 2014 - (PR.com) - Computer Troubleshooters is proud to welcome Grant Bertram to their international network of franchise owners. Computer Troubleshooters franchisees provide on-site computer services and IT solutions to small and medium-sized businesses and residential clients. In the summer 2014, Bertram is scheduled to open a new office in Lexington, KY.
"Bertram recently completed his training at our corporate offices. He will be leveraging Computer Troubleshooters’ support and drawing on his technical skills to provide professional IT services to clients in the surrounding Lexington area," stated Halli Evans, Director of Marketing for Computer Troubleshooters...

Northfield, MN (PRWEB) April 24, 2014 - ServiceMaster by Ayotte is a ServiceMaster franchise specializing in disaster restoration in Northfield, Minnesota and they recently expanded their SEO marketing strategy with Proceed Innovative by adding their micro-site to Restoration Master Finder. Restoration Master Finder, or RMF, is an online lead generator created by Proceed Innovative that provides leads exclusively to ServiceMaster disaster restoration and cleaning franchises. By adding their micro-site to RMF, ServiceMaster by Ayotte is expanding their marketing outreach to appeal to a bigger pool of potential clients.
The addition of ServiceMaster by Ayotte’s micro-site to RMF will help them generate more traffic to their website which could increase their business volume by creating more leads and conversions...

Parents Can Stay Connected All Day, with Safe and Secure Communications from their Child's Classroom
April 24, 2014 // Franchising.com // Abingdon, MD – Open communication is a cornerstone of the Kiddie Academy educational child care philosophy. Now, Kiddie Academy parents can stay connected to their child's activities throughout the day via Kiddie Academy's innovative new parent communication portal, Academy Link™, powered by Tadpoles®. This communication portal allows safe and secure information sharing between the academy and parents.
"At Kiddie Academy, we know that nothing is more important to a parent than the security of their children and their children's information," says Kevin Murphy, vice president of operations for Kiddie Academy...

Leaves Financial Industry for The Maids Franchise
Concord, N.C. (PRWEB) April 24, 2014 - Kimberly Bartnik was in the financial industry for 25 years before she decided that enough was enough.
"I felt like all of my efforts were being utilized for the benefit of the CEO," said Bartnik. "I really wanted to be able to own my business."
In her previous career, she had a variety of positions: Quality Manager, Training Manager, Call Center Director, Training Consultant, and Process Improvement Manager. This versatility equipped her with the skills she needed to run her own business.
She chose to purchase a residential cleaning business, The Maids, and the Vice President of Franchise Development there recommended the services of Guidant Financial, which helped her roll retirement funds to reach the desired capital needed to start her franchise...

Orlando, FL (PRWEB) April 24, 2014 - Jan-Pro, a leading commercial cleaning franchise, has recognized Carlos and Rose Rodriguez as 2013 Unit Franchisees of the Year for their Jan-Pro of Orlando successes. This honorable accolade was presented to the couple at a recent Jan-Pro national conference in San Antonio, TX.
To win this award, Carlos and Rose exhibited superior customer service and were skilled in troubleshooting issues for the best business practices. Other Jan-Pro franchise owners often seek their advice on how to build a flourishing business like theirs, and their reply consistently reverts back to the importance of excellent service.
"We find that we do our best work when we anticipate what our clients need from us, even before they ask us," says Carlos...

Denver, CO (PRWEB) April 24, 2014 - Spavia is honored to receive the "Day Spa of the Year" award from Image Skincare. "Our guests deserve the best, and at Spavia we take great care in choosing which products to put on or guest’s skin to help them achieve the results they are looking for," says Spavia President, Allison Langenderfer. "We put extensive research into the product lines that we use, and Image Skincare has consistently provided optimal results."
The Image Skin Care line consists of natural and safe products that never use chemical preservatives like parabens. The use of parabens as preservatives in cosmetics and skin care products is controversial. There are clinical studies suggesting that parabens have potential health risks, including estrogen activity...

New Zinga! store opens in Malden, MA, with more to follow in region.
Malden, MA (PRWEB) April 24, 2014 - A new Zinga! Frozen Yogurt store opened in Malden, MA, this week, further enhancing Zinga's growing presence in the Greater Boston area. Grand Opening is Saturday, April 26.
The store is located at 775 Eastern Avenue, across from Planet Fitness at the entrance to Crystal Street and Malden Catholic High School, and shares a new building with Domino's Pizza. Local Zinga! Saugus franchisees Shannon Astle of Wakefield, MA, and Leonard Ceglarski of Byfield, MA, teamed up again to bring even more local ties and experience to the new Zinga! Malden location.
"At Saturday's Grand Opening we're donating free froyo to the first 500 customers and encouraging our patrons to donate to the Julia E...

A trendy new waxing salon is shaking things up with its latest waxing offer.
Pittsburgh, PA (PRWEB) April 24, 2014 - Waxing spas across Pittsburgh are recovering from the latest European Wax Center opening in the area and their unbeatable deals. Now, any European Wax Center first-time guest is eligible for complimentary waxing in Pittsburgh, PA at the European Wax Center Pittsburgh-Forbes Ave.
For men to claim their nose, ear, or eyebrow waxing and for women to claim their bikini, eyebrow, or underarm waxing in Pittsburgh, PA, they must bring a valid in-state I.D. to European Wax Center Pittsburgh-Forbes Ave. With a wide range of hygienic waxing services and an offer this generous, it is no wonder that local waxing salons are feeling the heat...

Seymour, Tennessee (PRWEB) April 23, 2014 - Beef Jerky Outlet in Richmond, Virginia will be participating in the annual A Taste of Hanover in Ashland, Virginia. The event will be held on April 30th from 5:00-8:00 p.m., inside Bass Pro Shops at 11550 Lakeridge Parkway. With the purchase of a $25 ticket, all attendees will be able to try samples from participating restaurants, chefs, and caterers. There will be wine and beer tastings, as well as musical entertainment for the whole family.
The goal of this event is to raise $25,000 for children and adults with disabilities in Hanover County. The funds from the event will improve lives by providing communication devices, gait trainers, wheelchairs, portable ramps, and other adaptive equipment, and providing interval care for children, adults, and their families...

The Melting Pot Fondue Restaurant Franchise offers Memorable Mother's Day Dining Experience
TAMPA, Fla. - April 24, 2014 - (BUSINESS WIRE) - This Mother's Day, fondue at The Melting Pot Restaurants, Inc., the world's premier fondue restaurant franchise, can transform a typical Mother's Day celebration into one a mom will always remember.
"The Melting Pot is the perfect Mother's Day restaurant for moms who want to escape their busy everyday routines and spend quality time with their families over a leisurely-paced interactive dining experience," said Mike Lester, president of The Melting Pot. "The fondue experience provides more than just a meal. It brings people together for a communal dining experience best enjoyed when surrounded by loved ones...

April 24, 2014 // Franchising.com // MADISON, N.J. - ERA Real Estate, a leading global real estate franchisor, named real estate agent Becky Babcock of ERA Sunrise Realty in Canton, Ga., winner of the 2013 Brenda W. Casserly Memorial Award. Named after former ERA Real Estate president Brenda Casserly, the award is the brand’s highest honor for an independent sales associate. The award is presented annually to the system’s top all-around agent. Babcock also won the Jim Jackson Memorial Award for 1st IN SERVICE®, named after the ERA Real Estate co-founder and former president.
Babcock accepted the awards during the ERA Real Estate International Business Conference in Los Angeles, Calif. She is the leader of her own real estate team, the Path & Post Becky Babcock Team...

ANN ARBOR, Mich., April 24, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Domino's Pizza, Inc. (NYSE:DPZ) announces the following webcast event:




What:            


First Quarter 2014 Earnings Conference Call



 
 



When:   


Thursday, May 1, at 10 a.m. Eastern Time



 
 



Where:          


www.dominosbiz.com



 
 



How:              


Live over the Internet (Web address above)



 
 



Contact:        


Lynn Liddle:  734-930-3008




This event will be archived on the Domino's website for replay...

Lyme Disease In The Limelight With Debbie Gibson Diagnosis
RICHMOND, Va. - April 24, 2014 /PRNewswire/ - Lyme disease doesn't discriminate. While singer Debbie Gibson is the latest noteworthy individual to announce her fight with the illness, lifestyle guru Martha Stewart, actor Alec Baldwin and President George W. Bush have all been given the Lyme disease diagnosis. Some say conditions are ripe for an increase in infected ticks and Lyme Disease this spring and summer due to warming temperatures, a particularly snowy and wet winter and, a fluctuating white tailed deer and fox population.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), an estimated 300,000 Americans are being diagnosed with Lyme disease every year...

CANTON, Mass. - April 24, 2014 /PRNewswire/ - Dunkin' Brands Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: DNKN), the parent company of Dunkin' Donuts (DD) and Baskin-Robbins (BR), today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend to shareholders. The dividend of $0.23 per share of common stock is payable on June 4, 2014 to shareholders of record at the close of business on May 27, 2014.
About Dunkin' Brands Group, Inc.
With more than 18,000 points of distribution in nearly 60 countries worldwide, Dunkin' Brands Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: DNKN) is one of the world's leading franchisors of quick service restaurants (QSR) serving hot and cold coffee and baked goods, as well as hard-serve ice cream. At the end of fiscal 2013, Dunkin' Brands nearly 100 percent franchised business model included nearly 11,000 Dunkin' Donuts restaurants and 7,300 Baskin-Robbins restaurants, which are primarily owned and operated by approximately 2,000 franchisees, licensees and joint venture partners...

Montgomery, AL (Grassroots Newswire) April 21, 2014 - EXIT Hodges Real Estate has ten new agents and counting! We are so excited to welcome them to our team of EXcellent agents. Each individual brings different characteristics to our team and as a whole they are unstoppable. Each agent is very hard working and determined to make you happy. Our new agents Ruthie Allums, Anna Cox, Kathy Dooley, Jachala Ezell, Bobby Hall, Randy Kinman, Jenny Motyka, Laura Selmon, Towannah Smith, and DeeDra Wheeler are very eager to sell or help you purchase a home today!
About EXIT Hodges Real Estate
For more information about EXIT Hodges Real Estate, please call 334-280-2033. EXIT Hodges Real Estate is located at 1065 N. Eastern Blvd.
SOURCE EXIT Hodges Real Estate
Contact:
Paul HodgesBrokerEXIT Hodges Real Estate334-280-2033paul...

Baltimore, MD (PRWEB) April 23, 2014 - Corner Bakery Cafe is happy to again team up with The Mom Strategist™ and author Mia Redrick to help busy moms in Maryland, Virginia and Washington D.C. get the most out of motherhood. Redrick and Corner Bakery Cafe know that being a mom is the toughest job in the world, so beginning May 1st they will be providing moms with a comfortable atmosphere, freshly baked sweets, and a welcoming environment to build community during Redrick’s six-week Time for Mom-Me® groups.
Redrick and Corner Bakery Cafe encourage moms to schedule weekly “me time” by participating in a local Time for Mom-Me® group. Registered moms will receive complimentary sweets and beverages when they attend a group held at a neighborhood Corner Bakery Cafe...

ERA Courtyard Real Estate and ERA Levinson Realtors Win Prestigious Jim Jackson Memorial Award for 1st IN SERVICE®
April 24, 2014 // Franchising.com // MADISON, N.J. 04-23-2014 - ERA Real Estate, a global real estate franchisor, named ERA Courtyard Real Estate and ERA Levinson Realtors the 2013 winners of the organization's prestigious Jim Jackson Memorial Award for 1st IN SERVICE® named after the ERA Real Estate founder and former president.
The Jim Jackson Memorial Award for 1st IN SERVICE® is presented annually to the company that upholds Jackson's legacy of superior customer service and sales productivity. The award is divided into two categories. Category One recognizes companies with 500 or more transactions and Category Two recognizes companies with 100-499 transactions...

Booming Build-Your-Own Pizza Concept Poised to Reach 65 Units in 2015
April 24, 2014 // Franchising.com // Los Angeles, CA - Two years ago, PizzaRev forever changed the rules of the Los Angeles pizza game by empowering customers to "Craft Their Own." The anniversary was marked yesterday with a special $5 pizza day at PizzaRev’s inaugural Northridge, Calif. location – the restaurant served more than 1,000 pizzas.
PizzaRev currently operates eight LA-area restaurants and is on pace to open 65 franchised and corporate locations across the country by the end of 2015. Named "Best New Restaurant 2013" by the L.A. Daily News, PizzaRev has some of the highest Yelp ratings of any pizza restaurant in LA. Guests also increasingly take to Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook to show off their uniquely crafted pizzas and sing PizzaRev’s praises for developing a completely customized, more satisfying pizza experience...

101 Mobility of San Jose awarded Certified Environmental Access Consultant (C.E.A.C.) designation from Accessible Home Improvement of America.
April 24, 2014 // Franchising.com // Virgil Moore, owner of 101 Mobility San Jose, was recently awarded the Accessible Home Improvement of America (AHIA) issued Certified Environmental Access Consultant (C.E.A.C.) designation. This prominent designation recognizes Virgil Moore’s knowledge and field experience in the mobility and aging-in-place related industries.
The AHIA offers independent, accredited certifications to knowledgeable professionals who have required licensure, passed required exams, and demonstrated the application of wheelchair access. C.E.A.C. designated professionals have demonstrated knowledge and experience in wheelchair access, aging-in-place, nursing sciences, remodeling services, contracting and other related fields...