Franchise Blog

Domino's Pizza, the recognized world leader in pizza delivery, is ranked in the Top 10 for the ninth time in Entrepreneur magazine's annual listing of great franchise opportunities.

Domino's continues to create unique ways to encourage and support people interested in business ownership. In 2006, Domino’s introduced its Delivering the Dream program designed to help turn current minority Domino’s team members into independent business owners by offering financial support to build new stores. (more…)

Yakety Yak Wireless, Inc., one of the largest wireless franchises in the nation, today announced its debut on Entrepreneur Magazine's annual 'Franchise 500' list, ranked at number 470.

'The Entrepreneur 'Franchise 500' list is the premier ranking of all the franchises in the country and we are very pleased that we were recognized as one of the best,” said David Timlin, CEO of Yakety Yak. “The wireless industry is constantly changing, and with the current shift by some carriers to open their networks to any mobile phone or device I believe we will see a significant positive impact on the consumer and the way we conduct business in the wireless arena. Our franchisees, as vested store owners, understand these market trends and opportunities and consult with each customer so they can recommend the plan and phone that best fits their needs.' (more…)

Play N Trade Franchise, Inc., one of the fastest-growing franchises worldwide, today announced it is continuing to experience phenomenal growth – 25 percent in less than two months – with the opening of its 125th store, located in Charlotte, North Carolina.

“The impressive growth rates we are experiencing exceed that of most franchise operations,” said Ron Simpson, founder of Play N Trade. “We are continuing to strengthen our position as one of the fastest-growing franchises across all industries worldwide. This is in direct response to the robust video game market, a compelling business model, and outstanding execution of our go-to-market strategy. We offer entrepreneurs the best franchise opportunity to participate in a market that is projected to reach $18 billion in U.S. sales this year.” (more…)

Garlic Jim's Famous Gourmet Pizza, the first and only 'gourmet' carry-out and delivery pizza chain, is proud to announce their first Florida store opening. On December 18, 2007, Citrus Park, FL franchisee Brett Larabee will open the doors to Florida’s first Garlic Jim’s store, in front of Wal Mart at the corner of Gunn Highway and Henderson Road.

“The first Florida opening is right in line with our national expansion plans,” says Dwayne Northrop, CEO, Garlic Jim’s. “Our philosophy of ‘Gourmet, Right Away!’ is infectious and as we continue growing throughout the United States, I envision a Garlic Jim’s in every community. (more…)

Entrepreneur magazine listed Glass Doctor No. 318 in its 2008 'Franchise 500' list, as published in the January 2008 issue.

Glass Doctor is the nation's largest full-service glass provider, serving the residential, automotive and commercial glass repair and replacement markets at more than 365 locations.

“It’s a great honor for the entire Glass Doctor franchise team to be in this elite group,” President Mark Dawson said. “We represent more than 155 active franchise owners who work hard to deliver the highest quality service possible to our customers. It’s rewarding that their efforts over the past year have been recognized by Entrepreneur magazine.” (more…)

SIGNARAMA, the world’s largest sign franchise, located at 4000 Rt. 130, is now under the ownership of local resident Kevin de Young.

Before becoming a SIGNARAMA franchisee, de Young worked in the printing and packaging industry for 25 years. (more…)

Pizza Fusion, America's most environmentally sustainable restaurant, will be opening Florida’s first ever LEED certified restaurant in Palm Beach Gardens (http://www.usgbc.org/LEED/Project/RegisteredProjectListDetail.aspx?ID=10103877) at 4783 PGA Blvd. in mid-January. The restaurant will be the first of Pizza Fusion's national franchise expansion that kicked off in February. Entrepreneurs Rick and Linda Wilson are the franchisees behind Pizza Fusion Palm Beach Gardens and are also opening stores in Boca Raton, Jupiter and Aspen, Colorado in the coming year.

“Pizza Fusion’s industry leading socially conscious approach to restaurant service and delicious organic menu has been warmly accepted by Broward Country,” Linda Wilson states. “We’re very excited to not only enhance Palm Beach County’s restaurant portfolio with a healthy destination for quality food, but are thrilled to introduce the state of Florida to its first ever LEED certified restaurant. It’s sincerely rewarding to contribute to a more socially responsible future.” (more…)

Sir Speedy Printing has recently been named to a number of industry ranking reports. The company ranked number 157 on the Franchise Times Top 200 List, number 284 on the Entrepreneur Franchise 500 and number 20 on the Printing Impressions 400. In addition, Entrepreneur ranked the company number 147 of America’s Top Global Franchises.

The Franchise Times Top 200 list was published in the magazine’s October 2007 issue. The Entrepreneur Magazine Franchise 500 appears in the January 2008 issue and the Printing Impressions 400 appears in the December 2007 issue. (more…)

In the competitive world of dieting, one of three Horsham-based weight-loss companies has taken an abrupt, mysterious fall.
The demise of Pure Weight Loss Inc. follows a split three years ago between two key business partners and a name change last summer. Pure Weight Loss was once part of LA Weight Loss Centers Inc., which still operates from the same office park.

In a terse statement, Pure Weight Loss said it would close Jan. 4 after 18 years because of “fierce competition from the Internet; the introduction of Alli, the over-the-counter weight-loss pill, and other commercial diet programs; combined with a difficult economic environment.” (more…)

KidzArt, top children's art franchise in U.S., offers services for franchise development internationally at new web site.

KidzArt, an acclaimed art educational enrichment organization, is now offering franchise opportunities worldwide. Ranked the Top Children’s Art Franchise for 2006 and the Top New Franchise for 2007 by Entrepreneur Magazine, KidzArt has launched over 55 franchises in the US, and is now offering services internationally. Nationally, KidzArt operates in 25 states, from California to New York. (more…)

Manhattan Bagel stretches to live up to its name.

For one, the chain, founded at the Jersey Shore, is now owned by Lakewood, Colo.-based Einstein Noah Restaurant Group.

For another, although its stores sell almost two dozen varieties of bagels, the business’ emphasis is now on offering “quick-casual” service midway on the restaurant spectrum between fast-food restaurants and those eateries offering table service. The stores now sell sandwiches, soups and salads. Some also sell hot specialty drinks such as espressos and cappuccinos and frozen smoothies known as Chillerz. (more…)

This is retrenchment time in the housing industry, right?

Not everywhere, according to Doug Disney, founder of a Rancho Cordova-based tile chain that’s launching a national expansion, despite the foundering housing market.

His company, Tile Outlet, has 65 franchise stores — and 34 more set to open — in six Western states. Locally, there’re more than a dozen outlets between Auburn and Woodland.

And now Disney is pushing his concept across the country, planning to open supply warehouses in Houston and Massachusetts to serve prospective franchisees in those regions. (more…)

Memphis-based SERVE Holdings LLC, the largest franchisee in the country of Captain D's-brand restaurants, Thursday filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy reorganization, according to The Daily News Online, www.memphisdailynews.com.

SERVE owns 13 Captain D's in Memphis and another 13 in the Mid-South region. (more…)