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<title><![CDATA[The Little Gym Franchise - Sixth franchise is opened in Bishop Stortford]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[The Little Gym is to continue its expansion across the UK and has opened its sixth children's gym facility in Bishop Stortford.  The Little Gym intends to open nine more gyms within the next 10-12 months situated in Basingstoke, Beaconsfield, Guildford, Hampstead, Harpenden, Harrogate, Kensington, Weybridge and Windsor.<script language="javascript">document.write("<img width=1 height=1 src='http://www.feedzilla.com/tools/tracking_pixel.asp?tool=feed_free&prov=&cat=business&cat2=Franchising&kw=&ip=38.103.63.16&ref='>");</script><BR>Brought to you by <a href='http://www.feedzilla.com' title='Add free content to your site and blog.'>Feedzilla.com</a>]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 03 Jul 2008 09:40:43 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Drain Doctor Franchise - Drain Doctor Plumbing customer becomes franchisee]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Drain Doctor Plumbing's focus on customer service attracts another franchisee.  Sel Fayyad a previous Drain Doctor customer has purchased the South London Drain Doctor territory that covers Croydon, Brixton, Battersea, Camberwell and the surrounding area.<script language="javascript">document.write("<img width=1 height=1 src='http://www.feedzilla.com/tools/tracking_pixel.asp?tool=feed_free&prov=&cat=business&cat2=Franchising&kw=&ip=38.103.63.16&ref='>");</script><BR>Brought to you by <a href='http://www.feedzilla.com' title='Add free content to your site and blog.'>Feedzilla.com</a>]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 03 Jul 2008 09:34:46 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Signs Express Franchise - Double celebration for Signs Express franchise]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Staff at Signs Express, Milton Keynes are celebrating 13 years of success and the completion of a signage project for the Sports Hall at Milton Keynes College.  The 13 years of productive business have been marked by the move to a new premises and larger production unit, situated not far from the company's previous location on Alston Drive, Bradwell Abbey.<script language="javascript">document.write("<img width=1 height=1 src='http://www.feedzilla.com/tools/tracking_pixel.asp?tool=feed_free&prov=&cat=business&cat2=Franchising&kw=&ip=38.103.63.16&ref='>");</script><BR>Brought to you by <a href='http://www.feedzilla.com' title='Add free content to your site and blog.'>Feedzilla.com</a>]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 02 Jul 2008 09:15:06 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Riverford Organic Vegetables Franchise - 100th franchisee for Riverford Organic Vegetables]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Organic vegetable box scheme Riverford Organic Vegetables has signed its 100th franchisee, Dave Hanlon.  Dave will distribute seasonal vegetables to customers across Stockport and Macclesfield.<script language="javascript">document.write("<img width=1 height=1 src='http://www.feedzilla.com/tools/tracking_pixel.asp?tool=feed_free&prov=&cat=business&cat2=Franchising&kw=&ip=38.103.63.16&ref='>");</script><BR>Brought to you by <a href='http://www.feedzilla.com' title='Add free content to your site and blog.'>Feedzilla.com</a>]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 02 Jul 2008 09:10:27 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Drain Doctor Franchise - Drain Doctor welcomes new franchisee]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Drain Doctor plumbing has welcomed new franchisee Michael Burrows to the network.  Michael purchased the Leicester franchise and will provide emergency plumbing and drainage repairs to residents within the city and surrounding villages.  Prior to joining Drain Doctor, Michael was a soldier with the 1st Battalion Royal Green Jackets and supervisor in a plumbing business, managing a team of 12<script language="javascript">document.write("<img width=1 height=1 src='http://www.feedzilla.com/tools/tracking_pixel.asp?tool=feed_free&prov=&cat=business&cat2=Franchising&kw=&ip=38.103.63.16&ref='>");</script><BR>Brought to you by <a href='http://www.feedzilla.com' title='Add free content to your site and blog.'>Feedzilla.com</a>]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 01 Jul 2008 09:32:28 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[The Six Stages of Franchise Relationships]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Corporate psychologist Greg Nathan talks about the relationship between franchisors and franchisees. Read about what Greg identifies as the six stages of franchise relationships. This model will be of interest to prospective and existing franchisors and franchisees.<script language="javascript">document.write("<img width=1 height=1 src='http://www.feedzilla.com/tools/tracking_pixel.asp?tool=feed_free&prov=&cat=business&cat2=Franchising&kw=&ip=38.103.63.16&ref='>");</script><BR>Brought to you by <a href='http://www.feedzilla.com' title='Add free content to your site and blog.'>Feedzilla.com</a>]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 28 Jun 2008 22:20:23 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Online Search Tactics for Finding Your Dream Business]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Learning about franchising and finding the ideal franchise needn't be the arduous task it was 10 years ago. Pamela Gold explains how many stages of the selection process can be undertaken online.<script language="javascript">document.write("<img width=1 height=1 src='http://www.feedzilla.com/tools/tracking_pixel.asp?tool=feed_free&prov=&cat=business&cat2=Franchising&kw=&ip=38.103.63.16&ref='>");</script><BR>Brought to you by <a href='http://www.feedzilla.com' title='Add free content to your site and blog.'>Feedzilla.com</a>]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 21 Jun 2008 06:32:15 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[The Right Marketing Materials]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[It starts with the development of the story, which should percolate through the marketing materials, like the franchise brochures, website, newsletters and videos. CEO of iFranchise Group, Mark Siebert, shares his knowledge of the essentials.<script language="javascript">document.write("<img width=1 height=1 src='http://www.feedzilla.com/tools/tracking_pixel.asp?tool=feed_free&prov=&cat=business&cat2=Franchising&kw=&ip=38.103.63.16&ref='>");</script><BR>Brought to you by <a href='http://www.feedzilla.com' title='Add free content to your site and blog.'>Feedzilla.com</a>]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 15 Jun 2008 01:32:14 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Franchise & Licensing Asia 2008 Franchise - Set To Return Bigger &amp; Better]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Drawing from the success garnered in 2007, Franchising & Licensing Asia (FLAsia) promises to return bigger and better this year from 16th-18th October 2008 at Suntec Singapore.<script language="javascript">document.write("<img width=1 height=1 src='http://www.feedzilla.com/tools/tracking_pixel.asp?tool=feed_free&prov=&cat=business&cat2=Franchising&kw=&ip=38.103.63.16&ref='>");</script><BR>Brought to you by <a href='http://www.feedzilla.com' title='Add free content to your site and blog.'>Feedzilla.com</a>]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 13 Jun 2008 11:57:45 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[RDS Consulting Franchise - Fieramilano welcomes the growing world of franchising]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[The 2008 Franchising & Trade show is totally new.  Organised by Fiera Milano Expocts in collaboration with RDS Consulting, the show will be held in the fieramilano-Rho trade fair complex from 17 to 20 October.<script language="javascript">document.write("<img width=1 height=1 src='http://www.feedzilla.com/tools/tracking_pixel.asp?tool=feed_free&prov=&cat=business&cat2=Franchising&kw=&ip=38.103.63.16&ref='>");</script><BR>Brought to you by <a href='http://www.feedzilla.com' title='Add free content to your site and blog.'>Feedzilla.com</a>]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 09 Jun 2008 11:17:24 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Destination Australia and New Zealand]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Callum Floyd explains why Australia and New Zealand should not be overlooked as international franchise markets.<script language="javascript">document.write("<img width=1 height=1 src='http://www.feedzilla.com/tools/tracking_pixel.asp?tool=feed_free&prov=&cat=business&cat2=Franchising&kw=&ip=38.103.63.16&ref='>");</script><BR>Brought to you by <a href='http://www.feedzilla.com' title='Add free content to your site and blog.'>Feedzilla.com</a>]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 07 Jun 2008 06:09:44 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Franchise & Licensing Asia 2008 Franchise - Your Gateway to the Booming Asia Market]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Franchising & Licensing Asia 2008<script language="javascript">document.write("<img width=1 height=1 src='http://www.feedzilla.com/tools/tracking_pixel.asp?tool=feed_free&prov=&cat=business&cat2=Franchising&kw=&ip=38.103.63.16&ref='>");</script><BR>Brought to you by <a href='http://www.feedzilla.com' title='Add free content to your site and blog.'>Feedzilla.com</a>]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 05 Jun 2008 16:51:53 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[China: The Mother of all Franchise Markets]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Returning from a recent trip, Jerry Wilkerson explains the huge potential (and complex challenges) encountered by foreign franchisors entering China.<script language="javascript">document.write("<img width=1 height=1 src='http://www.feedzilla.com/tools/tracking_pixel.asp?tool=feed_free&prov=&cat=business&cat2=Franchising&kw=&ip=38.103.63.16&ref='>");</script><BR>Brought to you by <a href='http://www.feedzilla.com' title='Add free content to your site and blog.'>Feedzilla.com</a>]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 30 May 2008 22:49:29 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[How Healthy are Your Franchise Relationships?]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[In this article Greg Nathan explains the 6 reasons why franchise relationships get strained and applies the old adage ''if you can't measure it you can't manage it.''<script language="javascript">document.write("<img width=1 height=1 src='http://www.feedzilla.com/tools/tracking_pixel.asp?tool=feed_free&prov=&cat=business&cat2=Franchising&kw=&ip=38.103.63.16&ref='>");</script><BR>Brought to you by <a href='http://www.feedzilla.com' title='Add free content to your site and blog.'>Feedzilla.com</a>]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 23 May 2008 18:54:25 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Taking your Franchise to the UK and Europe]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[This article outlines a range of key factors and decisions to consider when evaluating international franchising in the UK and Europe.<script language="javascript">document.write("<img width=1 height=1 src='http://www.feedzilla.com/tools/tracking_pixel.asp?tool=feed_free&prov=&cat=business&cat2=Franchising&kw=&ip=38.103.63.16&ref='>");</script><BR>Brought to you by <a href='http://www.feedzilla.com' title='Add free content to your site and blog.'>Feedzilla.com</a>]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 16 May 2008 19:39:11 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Duraclean Franchise - US franchise seeks international expansion]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Duraclean has been solving cleaning, restoration and remediation problems for homes, offices and institutions since 1930 and is currently looking for Master Franchisees to expand the Duraclean Franchise System.<script language="javascript">document.write("<img width=1 height=1 src='http://www.feedzilla.com/tools/tracking_pixel.asp?tool=feed_free&prov=&cat=business&cat2=Franchising&kw=&ip=38.103.63.16&ref='>");</script><BR>Brought to you by <a href='http://www.feedzilla.com' title='Add free content to your site and blog.'>Feedzilla.com</a>]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 12 May 2008 15:02:24 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Franchise - AN IMPORTANT APPOINTMENT FOR EUROPEAN FRANCHISING]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[The 19th Edition of the International Franchising Show, Business Opportunities and Associated Trade, SIF&Co, will be held between 23rd and 25th October.<script language="javascript">document.write("<img width=1 height=1 src='http://www.feedzilla.com/tools/tracking_pixel.asp?tool=feed_free&prov=&cat=business&cat2=Franchising&kw=&ip=38.103.63.16&ref='>");</script><BR>Brought to you by <a href='http://www.feedzilla.com' title='Add free content to your site and blog.'>Feedzilla.com</a>]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 23 Apr 2008 09:28:31 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Baja Fresh Mexican Grill Franchise - Join a successful US restaurant chain]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[A US based Mexican themed restaurant chain Baja Fresh has successfully franchised across the US and has over 300 outlets nationwide.  The company is now looking to capitalise on this success and is seeking international franchisee partners to develop a country, region or territory.<script language="javascript">document.write("<img width=1 height=1 src='http://www.feedzilla.com/tools/tracking_pixel.asp?tool=feed_free&prov=&cat=business&cat2=Franchising&kw=&ip=38.103.63.16&ref='>");</script><BR>Brought to you by <a href='http://www.feedzilla.com' title='Add free content to your site and blog.'>Feedzilla.com</a>]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 17 Apr 2008 09:18:56 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[La Salsa Fresh Mexican Grill Franchise - Aid the international growth of a US chain]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[A new international franchise opportunity has emerged as US based Mexican restaurant chain, La Salsa, is looking for suitable franchisee partners to aid its global expansion plans.<script language="javascript">document.write("<img width=1 height=1 src='http://www.feedzilla.com/tools/tracking_pixel.asp?tool=feed_free&prov=&cat=business&cat2=Franchising&kw=&ip=38.103.63.16&ref='>");</script><BR>Brought to you by <a href='http://www.feedzilla.com' title='Add free content to your site and blog.'>Feedzilla.com</a>]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 17 Apr 2008 09:17:28 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Marketing Your Franchise]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Marketing is a challenge for franchise organizations at every level. Franchisors  often find themselves spread thin as they attempt to simultaneously develop brand  awareness, attract quality franchisees, expand into new markets, and help franchisees  build sales. Interestingly, it doesn't seem to matter what type of product  or service is involved. Franchising itself is a unique animal, with every organization  facing the same problems and issues. In this issue we continue our look at franchise  marketing as we talk to Martin Greenbaum of Greenbaum  Marketing Communications and Michael St Jacques of St  Jacques Franchise Marketing.<script language="javascript">document.write("<img width=1 height=1 src='http://www.feedzilla.com/tools/tracking_pixel.asp?tool=feed_free&prov=&cat=business&cat2=Franchising&kw=&ip=38.103.63.16&ref='>");</script><BR>Brought to you by <a href='http://www.feedzilla.com' title='Add free content to your site and blog.'>Feedzilla.com</a>]]></description>
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