February 18, 2010

Business Is Booming At Health Club Chains Anytime, Snap Fitness

Finance and Commerce: As cross-town rivals, Snap Fitness and Anytime Fitness are in corporate arm-wrestling match of sorts for bragging rights as the nationâ€™s foremost industry operator. The two fitness featherweights both operate small, 24/7 neighborhood fitness and health clubs and are enjoying explosive growth since coming online earlier this decade, a stark contrast to […]

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Be Your Own Boss, Says Ovenu Franchisee

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Franchising.net.au: Ovenu franchisee Warren Cowsell, says he is not surprised by the results of the Martin College survey which has revealed that an enormous 78 per cent of Australian workers want a career change; with almost 30 percent reporting they have not switched careers because it would be too difficult or time consuming. Cowsell is

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Unusual Verdict: Jackson Hewitt Liable For Franchisee’s Actions

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BusinessWeek: Last Wednesday a jury found that franchisor Jackson Hewitt Tax Services (JTX) must pay a Sarasota dentist $575,000 for his losses in being duped in a broad investment scheme by franchisee Daniel Prewett, a convicted felon. Prewett had been in prison for a tax fraud conviction prior to running his tax preparation franchises for

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Previous Employer Skills Aids Franchise Owner

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The Franchise Magazine: Chem-Dry franchise owner Alex Shurko has used his previous experience as an employee and employer to build a successful franchise business. Alex has used the skills he gained as an employee with Osram part of the Siemens Group and running his own independent MOT and Car Repair business to build a thriving

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Click, Click; Batteries Plus Franchise Debuts New Website With Improved Features

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Franchising.com: Batteries Plus, the nation’s first and largest all battery retailer, enjoyed the best year in company history in 2009. With the help of a new website and even more hard work, they intend on producing an even better year in 2010. With a new platform, navigation, database, content, and graphics, the new BatteriesPlus.com website

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