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Franchise Fetch Blog
Play N Trade Names Roger Lloyd New CEO
Tuesday, November 27, 2007
November 23, 2007 - Play N Trade Franchise, Inc., one of the fastest-growing franchises worldwide, today announced that Roger Lloyd has been named the new CEO. He replaces Yuvi Shmul, who will remain on the board of directors.
Lloyd’s combination of video game industry and retail expertise is ideal for leading the company to the next level by strengthening partnerships and launching initiatives to extend brand awareness and increase market share. He previously served as co-chief operating officer for Play N Trade, and was one of the first Play N Trade franchisees, where he worked closely with founder Ron Simpson to perfect the business model. He has shared his expertise as a panelist at industry conferences and tradeshows.
“Our franchisees are the key to our phenomenal growth and success,” Lloyd said. “The Play N Trade culture focuses on gamers, and we deliver an exceptional customer experience that can’t be found anywhere else. The market response has been tremendous and continues to gain momentum.
“We now have more than 100 stores open across the U.S., Canada, Puerto Rico and Guam, and I look forward to working with the franchisees as we introduce new products and programs that will enhance our status as the destination of choice for gamers. This will be an exciting time for the Play N Trade family as we continue to make major breakthroughs in the marketplace and expand our global footprint.”
About Play N Trade
Play N Trade is the largest and fastest-growing video game franchise worldwide. It is also one of the fastest-growing franchises worldwide across all industries. To date, the company has sold more than 400 franchises, opened more than 100 stores, and is now opening a new store every other day. The company provides exceptional training, support and marketing systems to its store owners, who in turn provide an outstanding customer experience for their shoppers. Play N Trade customers can try any video game before they buy, participate in local and national tournaments, have their consoles and games repaired, as well as buy, sell and trade video games. Please visit www.playntrade.com or call 1.888.PNT.GAME for more information.
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N.Y.Bagel Franchises $29,500 for 2 franchises
nybagelcafe is now offering a $29,500 franchise fee for the rights to open 2 franchises, this hot opportunity is for a limited time only and it is reguired for the franchisee to open the seconed store within 18 months of the first opening of nybagelcafe
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Franchise vs. Licensed Opportunities
Sunday, April 22, 2007
When it comes to business there is a whole lot of lingo out there that can be confusing. One example is that of a franchise or a licensed business opportunity. Anyone looking for business opportunities must understand what a franchise is and what a licensed business opportunity is. This brief overview will help you understand the differences.
First of all, a franchise is simply a business model that has been proven to be effective. The franchisor who created this business model will then sell you the rights to use the business model as well as the services or goods that particular system sells. Once you pay your franchise fee you will become a franchisee and have a relationship with the franchisor to assist you with the system. A franchise agreement will be signed and this agreement outlines the assistance the franchisee will receive through the franchisor and the business model. A franchise owner must pay royalty fees to the franchisor. Also, a franchise owner must follow the business plan exactly as it is. If any changes are to be made they must first be approved by the head office. Of course, with a franchise you will get a lot of support and a readymade plan to follow. Some franchises are better than others at helping their franchisees become successful, but most do everything possible because the name of the franchise is at stake. Marketing fees are also paid by most all franchisees to the franchisor. That’s because the franchisor is marketing and advertising the product/service to the benefit of all franchisees and they pay a yearly fee towards that.
A licensed business opportunity is a business opportunity not unlike a franchise, but it is set up a bit different. First of all a licensed business does not require royalties nor does it require that you pass off all decisions with the head company. A licensed business opportunity is generally significantly more affordable than a franchise. That’s because the license is all that is purchased, not the entire business model so there are no franchise fees, marketing fees, or royalties to pay. Most licensed business opportunities also do not require marketing fees. Many have graphics that may be used with instructions, but no set marketing fee that must be paid.
As you can see franchises and licensed business opportunities are not the same thing. They both offer the opportunity at a new business, but the way that business is managed and the fees that must be paid in association with the new business are significantly different. Keep in mind that there are benefits and drawbacks associated with both franchises and licensed business opportunities. You must weigh the advantages and disadvantages before making a decision to go ahead with any particular franchise or licensed business opportunity.
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Play n Trade brings a new Experence to Chubbuck
CHUBBUCK Idaho, – Play N Trade Franchise, Inc., one of the fastest-growing franchises worldwide, celebrated the Chubbuck store Grand Opening with a three-day event, featuring Mayor Stephen England in a ribbon-cutting ceremony, a guest appearance by Spiderman, a Super Smash Brothers tournament, a costume contest, Guitar Hero challenges, prizes, and free food and drinks, bringing the ultimate video gaming experience to town.
“As soon as they walk in the door, gamers know Play N Trade is the place they want to be,” said store owner Jeremy Hix. “Our stores are fun. We encourage our customers to come in and challenge the employees to a game, or relax on the couch with a soft drink and watch other people play. We offer an atmosphere that is inviting to everyone from the casual gamer to the hard core enthusiast, as well as parents looking for recommendations on what games to buy their kids.”
In addition to participating in the official opening ceremonies, Mayor England played a rousing rendition of “You Really Got Me” as made famous by Van Halen on Guitar Hero, cheered on by the enthusiastic crowd. Later in the day, Spiderman dropped in, and had such a good time that he promised he would come back to the store for another visit.
More than 125 gamers participated in the Super Smash Brothers tournament, and Jay Tan was the lucky winner of the very popular and hard-to-find Wii Nintendo console. The Matt English family, dressed as various Mario Party characters, won the costume contest and was awarded a $100 in-store gift card.
“We appreciate the support of the community and look forward to strengthening our relationship with them,” Hix said. “All customers will experience superior service from a friendly staff, and we will continue to offer the best selection of games, consoles and accessories. Our in-store tournaments and contests will give gamers a chance to have fun meeting each other, showing off their skills, and competing to win great prizes.”
Play N Trade is located at 150 Bullock Street, #4 in Chubbuck. Store hours are 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, and 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. on Saturday. The store is closed on Sunday.
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National Property Inspections
Tuesday, March 06, 2007
The American dream is alive and well at National Property Inspections (NPI). Our franchise owners love what they do for a living. They play a vital role in the real estate community, advising home buyers and investors on their property's condition, while building a valuable business for themselves. In business since 1987, we now have over 265 franchise owners in the U.S. and Canada, yet we still maintain a friendly, family-like supportive atmosphere throughout the company. (In Canada, NPI is marketed as GPI (Global Property Inspections)
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Contours Express "The all women gym"
Contours Express, the all-women circuit training gym, offers its members a customized 29-minute workout on equipment that is not only designed for women, it also features positive and negative resistance; Women will never "plateau" with Contours Express' weight-bearing equipment like they would at competing gyms using hydraulic equipment. Whether women are looking to tone, lose inches or simply live stronger daily lives, Contours Express' customized strength-training workouts are made for women of any age!
And, more and more doctors agree - strength training regimens featuring weight-bearing equipment are the better way to exercise. That's why Contours Express is "The Better Idea in Women's Gyms".
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Planet Beach America's top tanning salon franchise for 2007...
Wednesday, February 14, 2007
When a person leaves the beach after a sunny day of relaxation and tanning he/she feels a sense of mental renewal and physical revitalization. Planet Beach was founded in 1996 with the idea that a tanning salon should provide an experience that is similar to that of a beach vacation, yet alternative and stimulating at the same time. Thus, to capture the essence of this feeling, the words "Planet" and "Beach" were combined to form a name representative of such a tanning salon environment.
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Kensington Nanny & Home Services
Kensington Nanny & Home Services is the leader in professional childcare staffing solutions for homes, hotels and resorts. We are currently seeking professionals who are looking for a proven, home-based business concept in a high-growth industry.
You've Come to the Right Place!
You will work with your community's most affluent families, offering the most professional childcare services in your area. You will reap the financial rewards of childcare staffing ownership too
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Ricky's Candy Cones & Chaos
Monday, November 27, 2006
Own Your Own Ricky's Candy, Cones and Chaos Candy Store and Ice Cream Franchise. It's A Sweet Opportunity. Candy and ice cream combined are a $45 billion industry with an annual growth rate of about 2 percent.
Check out this tasty list of facts:
- Ricky's Offers several ready product lines to make your location so much more than ice cream
- Candy boasts terrific margins and we offer bulk candy AND nostalgia candy - the candy you loved when you were a kid and can't find anywhere else.
- Ice cream sales have become an all-season business
- There is a growing demographic of young parents who cater birthday parties for their children outside of their homes. Once they have a catered party, they'll never go back to having parties in their homes
- The Ricky's Brand - as seen is our unique dragon mascot - continues to grow and represent a great time and a truly unique retail experience.
Ricky's Candy, Cones and Chaos is the ultimate ice cream and candy experience for customers - and a sweet franchise opportunity for you! It includes thousands of bulk candy choices; a delicious super-premium ice cream you make in the store; candy novelties and other great gifts; and a color-filled party room terrific for kids' birthdays. These three business centers - candy, cones and 'chaos' - provide an all-season business opportunity for the dedicated franchisee.
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Lion & Rose Pub Opportunity
Tuesday, November 21, 2006
Since the day we opened our first location on Broadway in San Antonio, the Lion and Rose has been known for our authentic pub atmosphere. Pubs aren't just about drinking! A real pub is a place to gather for a great meal, warm conversation, good music and fine spirits.
With the best English food, American flavors, a place to play darts or watch their favorite team, the Lion and Rose has it all! This is a fantastic opportunity for investors who can see themselves managing and profiting from this stylish restaurant and pub niche franchise!
Operate your own business, The Lion and Rose Restaurant and Pub is not just a great place for a meal and a drink! It's also an opportunity to own and operate your own business! We are currently looking for well qualified franchise owner/operators. Our concept serves an untapped niche in the service industry, and we are looking forward to many franchise opportunities, so move fast
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Jets Pizza Franchise
Wednesday, November 15, 2006
Jet's Pizza was originated in 1978 by Eugene Jetts, Jr. and John Jetts. Fourteen years later, a corporation was formed with James Galloway, Jr. and Jeff Galloway. The Jet's Pizza concept of franchising began in 1990 and has grown to more than 100 franchises throughout Michigan and Florida. We have been able to offer knowledge and expertise throughout the development of the Jet's Pizza System.
Jet's has been selling pizza, submarine sandwiches and salads since the opening of the first pizzeria twenty five years ago. With our vast amount of restaurant experience, Jet's Pizza has had the opportunity to remain strong in an effort to provide our customers establishments that create a consistent look and provide top notch quality products. Due to our expertise, diligent hours of hard work and determination we have been able to offer our customers, quality products along with excellent customer service appreciation. We implement strong guidelines to achieve this goal. We use a set of criteria that includes essential timesaving and effective methods to make Jet's Pizza always taste consistent and extremely awesome. Our team will direct and offer assistance in many details of opening a pizzeria. We are able to provide continuing support along with an effort to streamline costs that are associated with opening pizzerias. Ask a franchisee and you will find that we are a "hands on team" and assist in every way possible. Many emails have been sent to our corporate office stating that customers who have tried our pizza can't wait until a Jet's Pizza arrives in their area. The market demands quality and we strive to give our customers what they demand. We are continuously called or an E-mail is sent in an effort to communicate that a great job is being done in meeting customer demands. We hope to continue to expand throughout the United States as long as prospective franchisees continue their interest in Jet's Pizza.
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