"Partner" On-Call Franchise News

Caregivers check on elderly in brutal heat July 14, 2011 // Franchising.com // A deadly heat wave is melting most of the country but as it turns out, many senior citizens, most vulnerable to the heat, may be ignoring the warnings. A study out of Kent State University shows 90 percent of respondents over the age of 65 were aware of heat warnings, but most seniors thought the messages were targeted toward "older Americans," a group to which they did not think they belonged.* That's why Senior Helpers, one of the largest in-home providers for seniors in the nation, has started a program called "Heat Helpers," caregivers who come to the home to keep the elderly safe in this sweltering summer.

"Nobody wants to admit they can't deal with extreme heat like they used to...

Winner takes home a year's worth of free ice cream
OAKVILLE, ON - July 22, 2011 - From Gummi Bears and cookie dough to roasted almonds and strawberries, what will Canadians choose when they create their own ice cream masterpiece for Cold Stone Creamery? The Signature CreationTM Contest launches on Facebook today to discover the most original (and delicious) ice cream creation that will ultimately win a year's worth of free ice cream.
″We keep hearing from guests how they'd like to be the ones behind the Cold Stone counter,″ said Andrea Hughes, Cold Stone Creamery Canada's ice cream expert. ″Now they can with the Signature CreationTM Contest. There are millions of possible combinations out there and we can't wait to try all the submissions...

Quiznos President Greg MacDonald Appointed Chief Executive Officer DENVER --(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Quiznos, pioneer of the toasted sandwich and one of the nation's premier restaurant chains for subs, salads and soups, today announced the appointment of Greg MacDonald as CEO of Quiznos worldwide. MacDonald succeeds former CEO and Quiznos founder, Rick Schaden, who will remain involved with the company as chairman of the board as he pursues new entrepreneurial and philanthropic endeavors.

"Greg has the support of Quiznos' board, shareholders and franchise owners. We are confident in his ability to execute a sound strategy for even greater company success." .MacDonald brings more than 12 years' experience at Quiznos to the role of CEO, including his most recent position as the company's president...

BestSweet to Sample Free Baskin-Robbins Smooth & Creamy Mango Delight Hard Candies™ at Participating Stores Nationwide

CANTON, Mass., Sept. 30 /PRNewswire/ -- BestSweet, Inc., one of the world's leading mass-market confectionery manufacturers, today announced the launch of free Baskin-Robbins Smooth & Creamy Mango Delight Hard Candy™ sampling at participating Baskin-Robbins locations in the U.S. Baskin-Robbins, America's favorite neighborhood ice cream shop, will offer a complimentary piece of sugar-free Baskin-Robbins Mango Delight candy to customers beginning Friday, October 1, 2010. There is no purchase necessary and sampling will continue while supplies last.

BestSweet's new Smooth & Creamy Hard Candy treats feature a natural swirl appearance and offer the delicious flavor, smooth texture and experience of Baskin Robbins's favorite ice cream flavors...

Chili's(R) Grill & Bar to donate 100 percent of profits to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. MEMPHIS, Tenn. /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- Participating Chili's(R) Grill & Bar restaurants across the country will donate 100 percent of all profits Monday, Sept. 27 to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital(R) during the brand's annual Donate Profits Day. Each September during National Childhood Cancer Awareness month, Chili's supports St. Jude through the Create-A-Pepper to Fight Childhood Cancer campaign. To date, Chili's has raised more than $30 million for St. Jude, moving the brand beyond the halfway point of its 10-year goal of $50 million. Once completed, Chili's contribution will be the largest donation from a single partner campaign in St...

BrightStar becomes first franchisor to receive credit facility from new SBA guaranteed lending program CHICAGO, IL /24-7PressRelease/ -- BrightStar , the first franchising company in the United States to specialize in both medical and non-medical care and healthcare staffing, announced today that it has become the first franchisor to receive a credit facility from a new SBA guaranteed lending program created by Franchise America Finance and The Bancorp Bank.

The $6 million facility provides start-up franchisees entering the BrightStar system, as well as expansion funding for existing franchisees that are ready to expand their businesses. An acquisition funding program has also been defined for existing franchisees. This capital allows BrightStar franchisees to help stimulate the economy by creating new permanent and sustainable jobs...

Regional chain names Bruce Holzman VP of Franchise Sales July 13, 2010 // Franchising.com // Athens, GA — A former franchise professional for some of the nation's top emerging chains, Bruce Holzman has joined Mexican cantina Barberitos as vice president of franchise sales.

A 20-year veteran of the restaurant industry, Holzman is lending his expertise to drive the same kind of growth for Barberitos that he did for restaurant chains like Salsarita's Fresh Cantina, Dairy Queen, and Huddle House.

Prior to joining Barberitos, Holzman sold close to 300 Salsarita's franchises in less than 20 months turning the start-up Fresh-Mex chain into a prominent regional brand.

He had similar success at Dairy queen where he developed and sold more than 130 new DQ Grill & Chill, Orange Julius and Karmelkorn franchises in the Southeast generating an annual royalty stream of $2...

Sixty-five Wishes Will Come True from Seventh Annual 'Eat-A-Dish for Make-A-Wish(R)' DALLAS /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- Maggiano's Little Italy announced today it raised more than $500,000 to help grant the wishes of more than 65 children during its seventh annual "Eat-A-Dish for Make-A-Wish" campaign. The program ran April 15 through May 26 with proceeds directly benefitting the Make-A-Wish Foundation, which grants the wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions.

"The dedication of our guests and teammates made 2010's 'Eat-A-Dish for Make-A-Wish' campaign the most successful yet," said Steve Provost, president of Maggiano's Little Italy. "With their support, we far exceeded our initial goal, raising half a million dollars for this worthy case, enabling us to give back to the communities who give us so much...

KENOSHA, Wis. (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Snap-on Incorporated (NYSE: SNA) will release 2010 second quarter results prior to the market open on Friday, July 23, 2010. A conference call to discuss the results will be held at 11:00am ET on that day. The conference call, with accompanying slides, will be webcast live via the Internet.

To access the call, visit www.snapon.com/sna and click on the link to the webcast. The release can also be accessed on the Snap-on Web site. An archived replay will be available for at least 10 days following the call. About SNA Snap-on Incorporated is a leading global innovator, manufacturer and marketer of tools, equipment, diagnostics, repair information and systems solutions for professional users. Products and services include hand and power tools, tool storage, diagnostics software, information and management systems, shop equipment and other solutions for vehicle dealerships and repair centers, as well as customers in industry, government, agriculture, aviation and natural resources...

July 09, 2010 // Franchising.com // Minneapolis - Citigroup Incorporated must buy back at par student loan auction rate securities purchased by Faegre & Benson LLP client Intevac Inc.

While prior auction rate securities cases have been arbitrated against Citigroup, this is the first in which a Financial Industry Regulatory Authority arbitration panel has ordered the seller to buy back the securities at the full price paid by the customer. Under the award issued June 29 by the arbitration panel, Citigroup has 30 days to complete the purchase.

Intevac currently holds $55.2 million par value in student loan auction rate securities purchased from Citigroup. The $300 billion auction rate securities market collapsed in February 2008 when Citigroup and other major broker-dealers stopped supporting it...

Billings, MT – John Halstvedt was looking to supercharge his dealmaking career. A business broker for 22 years, he facilitated sellers and buyers so they could achieve a done deal but he could not, due to conflict of interest, provide buyers with all the guidance they need to access all the businesses for sale, evaluate companies and make a profitable acquisition. This made him search for a better way. He found it when he met a Business Buyer Advocate at "Partner" On-Call Network LLC. He liked what he saw so much, in April 2009, Halstvedt became a member of "Partner" On-Call Network.

Founded in June 2005, "Partner" On-Call Network is a business opportunity that enables people who have been successful in business to become a business consultant using their experience and founder Ted J...

Business consultant Dan Pellegrino (California), a franchisee of "Partner" On-Call Network LLC, helps clients buy, start, improve, finance, value and sell small and midsize businesses.

Pellegrino was presented the 2008-2009 Sources of Client Referral Development Award from "Partner" On-Call Network. POCN offices nationwide are tightly networked with each other; they work on cases together with some of the 2,746 professional service providers with which POCN has a reciprocal referral relationship.

A peer review process was used by the members of Pellegrino's nationwide network of independently owned and operated offices.

The Sources of Client Referral Development Award recognizes the individual "Partner" who achieves the most credibility with a variety of prospective sources of client referral, which create the potential for business growth and sustained development of the "Partner's" consulting practice...

Esteemed B2B Consulting Franchise Aids Transition of Corporate Execs into Business Ownership; Offers Unique Franchise Opportunity

NORTH PALM BEACH, FL, March 28, 2009 /24-7PressRelease/ -- As outplacement agencies burst at the seams with downsized corporate executives, some of them have come to rely on "Partner" On-Call Network (POCN), a national consulting firm that helps its clients, buy, start, improve, finance, value and sell small and midsize businesses that typically generate 1 to 10 million in annual revenue.

POCN's Business Buyer Advocates help individuals and companies buy the right business the right way at the right price. They introduce buyers to profitable businesses on the "hidden market," companies that are quietly for sale by-owner, and then assist buyers through due diligence, financing, valuation and dealmaking...

Business consultant, Jeff Smith (Indiana), a member of "Partner" On-Call Network LLC, helps clients buy, start, improve, finance, value and sell small and midsize businesses.

Smith was presented the 2008-2009 "Partner" of the Year award from "Partner" On-Call Network. This is his second win; Smith was the 2006-2007 "Partner" of the Year.

He is credited for coining the phrase: "It's a beautiful day to be a "Partner" On-Call!"

A peer review process was used by the members of Smith's nationwide network of independently owned and operated offices. Qualifying factors included recognition by sources of client referral, client service, esprit de corp, contributions that benefit the POCN brand, participation in network events, continuing education, achievement of operating efficiencies, sales success plus publicity by and about the "Partner...

March 24, 2009 // Franchising.com // FREE ADVERTISING for business brokers and business sellers in the Directory of PROFITABLE Businesses for Sale, published by the Business Buyer Advocates at "Partner" On-Call Network.

Sellers and business brokers can promote their businesses for sale to our nationwide audience of business buyers and dealmakers. See the "Selling a Business" navigation tab at PartnerOnCall.com. It shows details about the POCN Directory of PROFITABLE Businesses for Sale. You can download the Advertising Application within which you can access FAQs by business brokers and business sellers.

According to an article in "The Business Broker" newsletter, BusinessesforSale.com research on their database of business buyers shows:
53% of buyers are willing to relocate within their state...

You could rob a bank or you can have this book: "How to Get ALL the Money You Want For Your Business Without Stealing It." Using it is like fishing with dynamite! It is the most comprehensive book on creative financing for small and midsize businesses.

This creative financing book is written by Ted J. Leverette, president of multi-office national business consulting firm, "Partner" On-Call Network LLC.

The book explains over 300 proven techniques to borrow or obtain equity capital, plus over 200 business operation tactics that generate fast cash. You get more than an explanation - on many of the techniques you learn advantages and disadvantages, practical tips and warnings.

What could you accomplish if you had sufficient capital?

People in business and people who want to own a business share a common problem - MONEY...

August 14, 2008 // Franchising.com // Durham, NC – Audun Runde, Ph.D., was looking to supercharge his consulting career and his passion for entrepreneurship. His difficulty in finding a good business to buy at a reasonable price made him search for a better way. He found it when he met a Business Buyer Advocate at "Partner" On-Call Network LLC. He liked what he saw so much, in June 2008, Runde became a member of "Partner" On-Call Network.

Founded in June 2005, "Partner" On-Call Network is a business opportunity that enables people who have been successful in business to become a business consultant using their experience and founder Ted J. Leverette's successful 30 year old business model.

Runde has an impressive background to support his consulting capabilities...

August 14, 2008 // Franchising.com // Santa Monica, CA – Dan Pellegrino was looking to supercharge his consulting career and his passion for entrepreneurship. His difficulty in finding a good business to buy at a reasonable price made him search for a better way. He found it when he met a Business Buyer Advocate at "Partner" On-Call Network LLC. He liked what he saw so much, in January 2008, Pellegrino became a member of "Partner" On-Call Network.

Founded in June 2005, "Partner" On-Call Network is a business opportunity that enables people who have been successful in business to become a business consultant using their experience and founder Ted J. Leverette's successful 30 year old business model.

Pellegrino has an impressive background to support his consulting capabilities...

March 03, 2008 // Franchising.com // Portland, OR – Penny Cruz was looking to supercharge her passion for entrepreneurship. Having bought and sold businesses, she knows how difficult it is for buyers to find a good business to buy at a reasonable price; she wondered if there is a better way. She found it when she met a Business Buyer Advocate at "Partner" On-Call Network LLC. She liked what she saw so much that, in November 2007, Cruz became Portland's first "Partner" On-Call Network franchisee.

Founded in June 2005, "Partner" On-Call Network is a franchising opportunity that enables people who have been successful in business to become a business consultant using their experience and founder Ted J. Leverette's successful 30 year old business model...

North Palm Beach, FL -- "Where's the beef?" Too many prospective franchisees discover a sales pitch, instead of hard facts, during their Discovery Day visit to franchisors. Savvy franchise seekers want deep insight - before they decide to become a franchisee - into the training and support they will get from the franchisor, plus hands-on experience into how they will operate their franchise.

Virtual Discovery Day
"Partner" On-Call Network LLC is the first franchise company to offer a Virtual Discovery Day. A prospective franchisee, from the comfort of home, can evaluate the cost/benefit of the POCN franchise. And then the prospective franchisee may visit the franchisor for a Day-on-the-Job.

"Prospective franchisees don't want to waste time or money screening business opportunities...