Franchising.com: CompuChild USA and KidZui, The Internet for Kids, announced a new program to bring KidZui to homes across the United States, and to benefit technology education in the process. Together, CompuChild and KidZui aim to educate children about new technology and problem-solving skills in... More

FOXBusiness: Hurricane Grill & Wings targets expansion in Florida and beyond with family dining popularity. After acquiring the Hurricane Grill & Wings franchisor on December 17, 2008, Hurricane AMT, LLC is moving forward with aggressive expansion plans for the Florida-based, tropically themed... More

Canada.com: Call it resilient franchising: While some large franchise chains have been busy closing stores, cutting staff and otherwise suffering the effects of a drop in sales, there are others who are quietly doubling sales and expanding franchise locations by 15% or more. So what makes a franchise... More

Franchising.net.au: Convenience chain NightOwl is opening three new corporate stores in the next three months in Townsville and is looking for franchisees for the sites. The 24 hour stores, at Fairfield, Nathan Street and Charles Street, will showcase NightOwl’s new branding, signage and food display... More

AllBusiness: Risks. We all take hem throughout our lives starting with asking someone out on a date, buying a first home, moving to a new city or launching a business. Most of the risks one takes during his life will be taken on his own. So it should be with personal risk one is most familiar. Risk-sharing... More

Columbia Daily Tribune: It’s no secret what distinguishes Jimmy John’s Gourmet Sandwiches from other sub shops, local franchisee Mike Monahan said. “We just serve them freaky fast and freaky good and keep them coming back,” he said. The chain, which was founded by Jimmy John Liautaud and is... More

Entrepreneur.com: When Dana Oliver adopted her daughter while working as a financial advisor, she quickly learned that trying to be a mother in an inflexible corporate world was going to be a challenge. Finding good child care also proved difficult: Reliable baby sitters weren’t easy to find,... More

Franchise Key: The Apollo Blinds franchise has announced the launch of the first of its new generation Apollo at home franchises in Wolverhampton. According to the information provided, the event held to celebrate the launch sparked interest from nearly 200 potential new customers. General manager,... More

Franchising.net.au: Howards Storage World is planning further overseas expansion with a master franchisee for the Benelux region (Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxemburg) starting the signing process. The first Howards Storage World Benelux store will open in October 2009 in Waterloo, Belgium. There... More

Tampa Tribune: Bob Vasturo, founder of Westshore Pizza & Cheesesteaks, announced plans Wednesday to begin regional franchising of the Tampa-based restaurants. Vasturo is working with business development consultant Gary Hoyle and former Wendy’s franchise sales vice president Graydon D. Webb... More

Boston Business Journal: The stock market’s dive and dried-up credit markets are battering the franchising business. During previous recessions franchising had served as a bastion for laid-off workers seeking employment. But the lack of available credit today has made the franchise business — which... More

NuWire Investor: Franchisee Selection Process Smart franchisors are very selective in establishing franchisee relationships. Your franchisees are the single most important factor in determining your success. You must make sure that they are financially, intellectually, and emotionally qualifed to run... More