Wednesday, November 27, 2013

KidsPark Childcare Franchise Silver Anniversary Has A Silver Lining

KidsPark Childcare Franchise Silver Anniversary Has A Silver Lining: Helping Families.

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Childcare franchise company KidsPark celebrates 25 years of providing licensed hourly childcare to Bay area families and being named to Franchise Business Review‘s 2014 Top Awards Report.  When KidsPark opened their doors the day after Thanksgiving, 1988, Black Friday became the red-letter day parents could get help with childcare without a contract and non-traditional hours - evenings and weekends in addition to days.  Families opt to “KidsPark” when they need short-term care without reservations.  Parents keep appointments, attend events, run errands go to dinner and a movie or work while their children are safe and participate in art, games, cooking, drama, music, stories, science experiments … fun.

More than 100,000 children have visited the San Jose KidsParks.  So many, in fact, Debra Milner the founder and CEO, quips, “Whenever I meet a person in their 20”s they happily recall their visits to KidsPark. It is pretty special to be a part of their memories and makes me realize how much we have become part of the Valley’s fabric.”

KidsPark has grown-up, too.  They now offer additional programs to meet the needs of today’s families:

  • Smart Start preschool that incorporates The Arts, science and math concepts.  Uniquely, parents pick their schedule.
  • Back-up care when school or other childcare providers are closed. 
  • Fun private parties with game and craft activities led by a KidsPark hostess so parents can focus on their child and taking pictures.

The KidsPark franchise concept became so popular it received calls to open centers outside the Bay area. They started franchising in 2005 and now have 15 centers in 7 states: 8 centers in California and centers in TX, KS, AZ, FL, TN and PA.   Franchise Business Review’s Top Awards Report recognizes our strong commitment to our franchise owners.  KidsPark wants to grow and maintain our core strengths of quality care and service to children, families and franchisees.

What’s changed since 1988?  

  • Dads equally participate in coordinating childcare and activities.
  • More visits are work related during the week due to telecommuting and more flexible work schedules.
  • The rage for kids in 1988 was television based - Power Rangers and Ninja Turtles.  Now, it is video games.
  • Pagers? Does anyone remember pagers?  KidsPark used to give each parent a pager in case they needed to be reached.  
  • “Hourly care” has replaced “baby-sitting” as the accepted service description.

OVERVIEW
Founded in Silicon Valley, KidsPark franchise is an hourly childcare center staffed by professional  caregivers for preschool and school age children. KidsPark is a unique childcare solution in a safe and fun space that is available without making a reservation – parents can drop their children by days, evenings or weekends (open until midnight Friday and Saturday nights).  They also do backup care when school is out of session – whenever they need childcare for half the price of a babysitter in most cities (San Jose parents pay about $15 per hour for a sitter or nanny and KidsPark charges start at $7.50 an hour).

To date, the KidsPark franchising system has 15 locations across the country — Arlington, TX,  2 in Jacksonville/FL, Scottsdale, AZ, Olathe KS, Willow Grove, PA, Chattanooga, TN and 8 centers in California – Chico, Northridge, Corona, Fresno, Rocklin, Sacramento, and 2 centers in San Jose. Founded in May 1988, KidsPark is a privately held company based in San Jose, California.

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FranchiseWorks.com was established in 1999 with the goal of providing qualified prospective entrepreneurs with the right franchise or business opportunity that meets his or her needs. We showcase hundreds of franchises and business opportunities in a variety of industries including new start-ups to established companies. www.FranchiseWorks.com also has information on franchise financing sources, business opportunity and franchise trade show schedules along with the latest franchise news. For additional franchise information visit http://www.franchiseworks.com or the franchise blog - http://franchiseworksblog.blogspot.com. For more information visit www.kidspark.com.

Friday, November 22, 2013

Burger Franchise Jake's Wayback Burgers Opens First Restaurant Franchise In Colorado

FranchiseWorks.com | Jake's Wayback Burgers is pleased to announce that our first burger franchise in Colorado will open Friday November 22, 2013.

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The store is located at the Woodmen Valley Shopping Center, 6964 Academy Blvd, Colorado Springs, CO.

Jake's Wayback Burgers franchise, now with 80 stores opened, franchises in 23 states and 225 stores in development, continues its aggressive growth in the U.S and internationally.

Jake's Wayback Burgers is about serving delicious, fresh never frozen hand-made burgers and hand-dipped milkshakes amidst an atmosphere that hearkens back to a simpler place and time – a time when “customer service” meant something, and everyone felt the warmth of the community.

The restaurant offers rich, thick milkshakes made the old-fashioned way by hand, using only fresh milk and hand-dipped ice cream. We cook to order, don't want a hamburger then try one of our Turkey or Garden Burgers, maybe a fresh made chicken or fish sandwich, a caesar or a garden salad.

If you would like more information about owning a franchise, go to http://www.franchiseworks.com.

About www.FranchiseWorks.com 
FranchiseWorks.com was established in 1999 with the goal of providing qualified prospective entrepreneurs with the right franchise or business opportunity that meets his or her needs. We showcase hundreds of franchise and business opportunities in a variety of industries including new start-ups to established companies. www.FranchiseWorks.com also has information on franchise financing sources, business opportunity and franchise trade show schedules along with the latest franchise news. For additional franchise information visit http://www.franchiseworks.com or the franchise blog - http://franchiseworksblog.blogspot.com. For more information visit www.jakeshamburgers.com.

Dryer Vent Wizard Franchise Announces Results Fundraiser for Children's Burn Foundation

FranchiseWorks.com | Franchise Company Dryer Vent Wizard Announces Results of 2nd Annual Fundraiser for Children's Burn Foundation.

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DETROIT, MI-- Nov 18, 2013 - Terry Reuer, CEO of Dryer Vent Wizard (DVW), announced that its corporate headquarters and franchises raised $7,000 for the Children's Burn Foundation during National Fire Prevention month in October. All proceeds will go to benefit the non-profit's programs that provide educational, medical and psychological care for children burned in fires.

"Our franchisees throughout North America participated in a variety of activities during the month-long drive that helped to raise awareness about fire safety and to collect donations for this worthwhile organization," said Reuer. She recognized franchisee Webb Dickson, who serves Middlesex and Essex counties in eastern Massachusetts, as the top fundraiser at $750.

DVW franchisees gave out wristbands with the company's slogan "Prevent a Fire, Clean Your Dryer" in exchange for donations, and several franchises contributed a dollar from each completed customer service visit during October. Franchisees also partnered with local fire departments throughout the U.S. and Canada to give safety tips and demonstrate dryer vent cleaning services.

DVW is an international franchise that specializes in dryer vent repair, replacement, alteration, cleaning and maintenance for residential and commercial clients.

It is estimated that poorly maintained or clogged dryer vents are the leading cause of appliance fires, resulting in more than 15,500 dryer fires every year. These are only the reported cases.

Founded in 2004 and headquartered in Farmington Hills, Mich., Dryer Vent Wizard International services more than 9,000 communities of all sizes throughout the U.S. and Canada and helps raise public awareness about the importance of dryer vent cleaning to prevent dryer fires and save energy. For more information or to schedule an appointment, visit www.DryerVentWizard.com or call 866-498-SAFE (7233) in the U.S. and 866-395-SAFE (7233) in Canada.

If you would like more information about owning a vent cleaning franchise, go to http://www.franchiseworks.com.

About www.FranchiseWorks.com
FranchiseWorks.com was established in 1999 with the goal of providing qualified prospective entrepreneurs with the right franchise or business opportunity that meets his or her needs. We showcase hundreds of franchise and business opportunities in a variety of industries including new start-ups to established companies. www.FranchiseWorks.com also has information on franchise financing sources, business opportunity and franchise trade show schedules along with the latest franchise news. For additional franchise information visit http://www.franchiseworks.com or the franchise blog - http://franchiseworksblog.blogspot.com. For more information visit www.DryerVentWizard.com.

Tuesday, November 12, 2013

Franchise Trade Show - Free Pass To Attend New York / New Jersey Franchise Expo

FranchiseWorks.com | Franchise Trade Show News: New York / New Jersey Franchise Expo, A Fresh Career Path Awaits the New Entrepreneurs.

SECAUCUS, NJ (November 12, 2013) - There’s a new brand of entrepreneur in the marketplace. Individuals who may have retired, lost their jobs, or have decided to embark on a new career path have found a new direction: thanks to The New York / New Jersey Franchise Expo, held on November 16 & 17, 2013 at the Meadowlands Exposition Center.

Get your Free Pass to attend the NY/NJ Franchise Expo courtesy of FranchiseWorks.com. Print the coupon below and bring it with you to attend for free.


 New York - New Jersey Franchise Expo Free Pass

Entrepreneurs are invited to meet with representatives from proven and profitable businesses, across the U.S., who are on the look-out for local owners. With a broad spectrum of industries ranging from senior care, retail, restaurants, education, and cleaning services, it’s easy to see why so many individuals choose The New York / New Jersey Franchise Expo as the first step to launching their new career paths.

“We are pleased to produce an event that brings together North America’s fastest growing franchises and business opportunities with potential business owners who are looking for their next path to success,” says Fred Cox, President of National Event Management. “Face-to-face meetings are the best way to research a business ownership opportunity as well as compare and contrast many great new concepts looking to expand in the tri-state area.”

While the event provides a platform for discovering your ideal business fit, it also provides valuable educational resources, including free seminars hosted by industry experts, lawyers, and consultants to help educate and ensure that future business owners have all the information, tools, and resources they need in order to achieve success.

The New York / New Jersey Franchise Expo
Dates: November 16 & 17, 2013
Times: Saturday: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. and Sunday: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Location: Meadowlands Exposition Center
355 Plaza Drive, Secaucus, New Jersey

Admission: $10 at the door or 2 for $10 online at www.newyorkfranchiseshow.com.
To attend for free, print the FREE PASS below courtesy of FranchiseWorks.com.

About National Event Management:
The New York / New Jersey Franchise Expo is produced by National Event Management. National Event Management is the producer of 27 annual business ownership events across North America showcasing over 1,700 businesses to 65,000 prospective business owners. For more information on National Event Management visit www.nationalevent.com.

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About www.FranchiseWorks.com
FranchiseWorks.com was established in 1999 with the goal of providing qualified prospective entrepreneurs with the right franchise or business opportunity that meets his or her needs. We showcase hundreds of franchise and business opportunities in a variety of industries including new start-ups to established companies. www.FranchiseWorks.com also has information on franchise financing sources, business opportunity and franchise trade show schedules along with the latest franchise news. For additional franchise information visit http://www.franchiseworks.com or the franchise blog - http://franchiseworksblog.blogspot.com.