New Frozen Yogurt Franchisor Sells 2 Franchises in First Month

Sarasota, FL based frozen yogurt chain SunniBunni just announced the launch of its new franchise program – and proceeded to sell 2 franchises in its first month.

According to its press release: “As one is never enough, SunniBunni Frozen Yogurt has sold their first two franchises within the first month of offering franchises. A testament to the concept and its owners Vic and Alex Van Wie, the frozen yogurt industry and SunniBunni are growing with the trend of eating healthy without sacrificing taste or quality. Focusing on customer satisfaction and a hip, vibrant appeal, SunniBunni has made itself the place to be in Sarasota, Florida and soon-to-be two other franchise locations.

SunniBunni has an extreme focus on product quality as they use only the highest quality yogurts and organic toppings. With dozens of toppings from fruits to candies and more, SunniBunni has a flavor and a topping for everyone…”

The company slogan is “SunniBunni… The Ten Minute Spa for your Tummy.”

In addition to frozen yogurt, SunniBunni also sells a retail line of “BunniWear” clothing, described as “cute tops and sportswear which will show that, you too, can be a SunniBunni!”

For more information, visit the SunniBunni frozen yogurt website.

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New Divorce Franchise Opportunity

Established in 2006, Fairway Divorce Solutions offers a first-of-its-kind alternative to the traditional system of divorce by offering a new divorce paradigm that saves money, time, stress and protects the children. Charging a flat fee, Fairway Divorce Solutions uses a common sense step-by-step proven approach called The Fairway Process™. The Company is growing rapidly with franchises in Victoria, BC; Edmonton, AB; two in Calgary, AB; and one in Saskatoon, SK. Expansion plans into Eastern Canada and the United States will begin in 2009.

On January 15, 2009,  Fairway Divorce Solutions, Ltd. (Fairway) announced the opening of the Fairway Divorce Solutions® franchise in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.

”We are excited to be offering Saskatoon a new alternative to divorce. In the traditional system, divorce can be costly, and Fairway offers a strategic step-by-step process with win-win resolutions that saves time, money, stress and protects the children,” said Karen Stewart, President and CEO of Fairway Divorce Solutions.

Carolyn Genest and Don Rosten are the new franchise owners who see significant value in offering Fairway’s new divorce paradigm to families in and around the Saskatoon area. Genest, the Saskatoon franchise’s spokesperson, is currently the Chief Financial Officer for a tourism and hospitality company in Saskatoon, and also acts as the company’s sales and marketing director.

“After learning about Fairway’s divorce paradigm through Dean Bergsma, the Edmonton Fairway franchise owner, we thought it was a fantastic opportunity. We felt that a company like Fairway would help keep people’s integrity while going through a divorce,” said Genest. “We have seen many people go through divorce, and there is a lot of animosity that follows years after. I fully appreciate the importance of a well-managed divorce, and the Fairway Process™ is a proven business model that I am proud to be a part of. This would be our way of giving back to the people of Saskatoon and Saskatchewan.”

Fairway Divorce Solutions is the brainchild of Karen Stewart, whose turbulent divorce using the traditional system not only prompted her to open Fairway Divorce Solutions and design The Fairway Process™, but to pen her first self-help book, Clean Break: How to Divorce with Dignity and Move on with Your Life. Source:  Fairway Divorce Solutions

FAIRWAY DIVORCE SOLUTIONS FRANCHISE

Established in 2006, Fairway Divorce Solutions offers a first-of-its-kind alternative to the traditional system of divorce by offering a new divorce paradigm that saves money, time, stress and protects the children. Charging a flat fee, Fairway Divorce Solutions uses a common sense step-by-step proven approach called The Fairway Process™. Growing rapidly, the Company began franchising in spring 2008.

Founder Karen Stewart is touted as a national “divorce guru” by media and supporters alike. Stewart is the author of the newly released book Clean Break: How to Divorce with Dignity and Move on with Your Life. She is also the founder and CEO of Fairway Divorce Solutions®, the first real alternative to the traditional divorce process. With Fairway Divorce Solutions, she has created another category that fairly represents both parties when dealing with all issues of divorce.

Today, Fairway Divorce Solutions, Ltd., announced the opening of its first two additional franchises. One has opened in Edmonton and a second in Calgary, rolling into action a strategic plan to aggressively expand its operations throughout Canada and the United States.

The Fairway flagship office opened its doors in 2006. “We are extremely pleased to grow our successful Fairway Divorce Solutions® franchise beginning right here in Alberta. The new Edmonton satellite and second Calgary offices are the first of many to be opened throughout Canada and eventually the United States.” said Karen Stewart, President and CEO, Fairway Divorce Solutions.

“We have responded quickly to heightened demand. Since our inception, it became apparent clients valued our revolutionary new system for divorce, which uses a practical, step-by-step process to dramatically reduce time, reduce costs, the emotional pain of traditional divorce and, most importantly, to protect the children.”

Margot Gyorgy, owner of the new Calgary franchise, has worked closely with owner Karen Stewart at Fairway’s flagship office as Executive Vice-President, Sales & Marketing, for almost two years and jumped at the opportunity to grow the company. “It was apparent working at Fairway that Karen’s new divorce paradigm, The Fairway Process™, was a clear winner. I am thrilled to be one of the first to take the company to a new level and offer this efficient service to more people looking for a sensible alternative to the traditional divorce.”

The new Calgary franchise is located in south Calgary, making it more accessible to clients in that area. The phone numbers for both locations are: Additional franchises are scheduled to open across Western Canada in fall 2008. Movement into Eastern Canada will begin in late 2008 and traction into the United States will commence in 2010. Cameron Herold, Executive Vice President of Corporate Development for Fairway Divorce Solutions, is the driving force behind the franchising growth. Prior to Fairway, Mr. Herold was a leading force behind 1-800-GOT-JUNK?’s explosive success, growing from a start-up in Vancouver to a franchised company in virtually every major city in North America and Australia.

As the beacon for a “new alternative divorce,” Fairway Divorce Solutions is Changing the Way Divorce Happens™ by saving people money, stress, time and most importantly children from needless financial and emotional pain. It is an alternative to the traditional process of divorce, whereby a couple is taken step by step through The Fairway Process with a trained negotiator, who facilitates resolution on all issues in divorce.

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The Hygienic Home Franchise Opportunity

The Hygienic Home claims to be the first company in the U.S. to offer a franchise that focuses on eliminating germs, allergens and other harmful contaminants in the home using only safe eco-friendly products that leave no harsh irritants or residue.

The Hygienic Home is a unique franchise that makes the world better and meets a growing demand for green services. The Hygienic Home® is a revolutionary franchise offering. As a franchisee, you’ll be on the cutting edge of the $500 billion green movement by offering homeowners a single source for all of their green cleaning needs.

Year Established: 2006 Franchising Since: 2007

Franchised Units: 0 0%
Company-Owned Units: 1 100%
Total Operating Units: 1

States with operating units: New Jersey:

Franchise Investment:
Minimum Net Worth: $75K
Cash Investment: $25K
Total Investment: $67.8-82.4K
Average Total Investment: $75K

Fees:
Initial Franchise Fee: $25K
Average Franchise Fee: $25K
On-Going Royalty: $600-1050
Average Royalty: 0%
Advertising Fee: $200

Average Number of Employees: 1 Full-time, 0 Part-time

Source: World Franchising, FranBest
Research links: Franchise Marketing, Franchisor Marketing, Franchise Publicity

NEW FOOTWEAR FRANCHISE

There’s a funky new franchise on the market: Flip Flop Shops. Flip Flop Shops, a new concept focused on footwear and sandals, has launched a nationwide expansion effort to recruit franchises. With seven U.S. locations open, Flip Flop Shops is calling for 236 stores across the country within five years.

In a statement, the owners said that once reserved only for poolside or beachwear, flip flops have grown to become the “global youth uniform,” as well as accepted footwear for anyone ranging from surfers to high-level corporate executives. It said flip flop sales exceeded those of athletic shoes for the first time in 2006, and flip flop fever has continued to build momentum ever since.

“Flip Flop Shops is more than a store—it’s a lifestyle,” said Brian Curin, Flip Flop Shops president. “Our flip flops are an extension of who we are and what we stand for. There are droves of people just as passionate about freeing their toes as we are. By focusing on doing right by our franchisees, our consumers and the hottest brands we carry, we have been able to develop what is destined to become a breakthrough brand with cult-like following.”

Among the unique features of the concept is that within 15 feet away, consumers can smell coconut suntan oil scent and hear active lifestyle inspired music.

Founded in September 2004, Flip Flop Shops began franchising in January 2008. The executive team has more than 50 years growing some of the world’s fastest-growing franchise concepts, category leaders and some of America’s most well-known brands, including Cold Stone Creamery, Moe’s Southwest Grill, Planet Smoothie Café and Shane’s Rib Shack.

New Bookkeeping Franchise

A new franchise from a 20-year old company hopes to enable individuals meet the rising demand for certified bookkeepers.  Bookkeeping Express franchise owners will focus on the huge potential market of 26.8 million small businesses in the U.S. The new franchising model offers home-based or office location options.  Bookkeeping Express touts the advantages of their franchise as being only franchise company focusing solely on bookkeeping services nationwide, their 20-year track record, their status as an authorized QuickBooks affiliate, a full franchise training and certification program recognized by the American Institute of Professional Bookkeepers, and an initial investment under $50,000.  More information is available by calling 877-525-5337.

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New Salon Franchise

The trend in the salon rental industry is now shifting toward the salon suite concept. There’s a new salon franchise hoping to capitalize on that trend: Salons by JC.

Salons by JC provides high-end retail space for beauty and wellness practitioners. The original Salon by JC opened in 1998. Other salons followed and there are now a total of 6 operating Salons by JC in the Arlington, Dallas, and San Antonio areas and Salons by JC is projecting 12 franchisees over the next 12 months.

The Salons by JC franchise program incorporates site selection, facility development, inventory guidance, and operational instruction into your business vision. Some of the advantages appear to be no inventory, low labor costs (only 1-2 employees needed to start your business) and the ability for the franchisee to operate as an absentee owner.

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New Pizza Franchise

We’ve discovered a new pizza franchise opportunity from an old name in pizza.  For more than four decades, pizza loveers in the Northeast have enjoyed the crisp crust and distinctive taste of pizza from Papa Gino’s. Finally, Papa Gino’s decided to let franchise owners get a piece of their pie… through the Papa Gino’s franchise program.

Papa Gino’s, a venerable New England pizza chain, has signed an agreement with the brand’s first-ever franchisee. “We have been serving New England for over 40 years, but this agreement creates an opportunity for individual investors to become involved with our business model and allows us to grow our brand recognition,” says Anthony Padulo, Senior Vice President of Franchise Development.

Rajender and Sunita Malhotra are the first to partner with Papa Gino’s and have agreed to build three restaurants over the next three years. While the locations have not been finalized, preliminary indications suggest they will be in Beverly, Salem, and Swampscott, Massachusetts. Financial terms of the agreement were not disclosed.

The Malhotras say they’re excited about becoming the first Papa Gino’s franchisees. “Papa Gino’s has strong brand recognition in Boston and the surrounding suburbs,” Rajender says. “We saw this as a unique opportunity to become involved with an established restaurant franchise with a built-in customer base.

Dedham, Massachusetts-based Papa Gino’s Holding Corporation,the parent company of Papa Gino’s, operates more than 360 company-owned and franchised restaurants and employs more than 5,000 people.

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New Sales & Publishing Franchise

(FranchisePick.Com) TheHomeMag is a unique publishing franchise business based on the publication of a full-color advertising “magazine” that contains home-service and product related advertising. According to the corporate office of TheHomeMag, they intend to expand their operations by adding 58 new markets throughout the United States.

TheHomeMag started franchising in late 2006 and currently has 29 magazines with a monthly circulation reaching over five million homes in 12 states.

The idea behind this new expansion initiative is based on offering franchise ownership in designated locations at a reduced cost. President Chris Goebel states, “We are looking for franchisees with great sales expertise who have vast knowledge about these cities. Whether they currently reside, or have lived there in the past and are very familiar with both demographics and factors that drive the economy, intimate knowledge of the location is necessary.”

Rapid expansion of TheHomeMag has been based on two factors: developing a duplicatable formula for reaching the right audience for advertisers through a constantly evolving targeted distribution list, and providing opportunities for people to own a franchise business with a reasonable financial threshold of entry.

Goebel states, “We are aware that not all great operators have the capital to invest in their own business. Our plan is to capture the best business and sales people by offering an affordable option for franchise ownership. We are opening locations that can be purchased for almost one-third of our normal franchise fee. These locations have smaller populations, but franchisees can still be very successful. For many, it is a way to return to their hometown with an opportunity to make a comparatively substantial income. Our franchise model allows each franchisee to focus solely on sales consulting, customer service, and business management while design, production and distribution are handled by corporate. Franchisees are trained and supported by TheHomeMag in a way that affords them the best opportunity to become successful without having prior experience in publishing.”

TheHomeMag was created to provide an efficient method for delivering remodeling inspiration to homeowners. By using visual advertising, homeowners can immediately identify ideas for enhancing their homes and lifestyle. The homeowner can take a visual idea and turn it into reality without spending time searching for contractors.

TheHomeMag anticipates that over 26 million single family homes will receive their magazine each month in over 180 publishing locations by the end of 2012. For more information on TheHomeMag franchise, click the request info button.

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