The News-Press: Tricia Tierney is finding that doggie No. 1 and No. 2 can pay big dividends. She is the owner of the Rascal Dog Litter Box Company and the creator of the three types of canine commodes that the business sells. Roughly 1,200 have been sold since March 1 when the litter boxes hit the market,... More

Select Your Franchise: If you are considering new markets to expand into, the UK and mainland Europe is an obvious choice. With a history of stable economies and franchising success it represents one of the lower risk opportunities for growth. There are of course differences across the region in areas... More

Portugal News: The English coffee shop franchise, Costa Coffee, opened its first coffee shop in Portugal at Faro Airport on Wednesday, in a franchising contract with Marhotel. Costa Coffee is currently the second largest international chain in the coffee shop business worldwide, owning over 1,300 coffee... More

Zawya: Driven by strong demand from its network of close business partners, Leo Sterling, UAE’s premier property portfolio managers, has announced that it has recently launched a new franchise program, offering a highly cost-effective start-up to individuals in the Middle East, UK and Europe who... More

European Franchising: UK-based home furnishings and clothing franchise Laura Ashley has announced its plans to continue its European expansion through franchising. Laura Ashley is looking for Area Developers in Belarus; Germany; Hungary; Monaco and Poland. “Laura Ashley is already operating across... More

WIBW: Collective Brands says it has struck a deal to bring its Payless Shoe Source stores to the world’s eighth largest economy. The Topeka-based shoe retailer teamed up with M.H. Alshaya to start franchising Payless stores in Russia beginning next year. Alsaya has already opened Payless stores... More

European Franchising: Inverpoint Consulting is a business consultancy franchise specialising in giving assistance and advice on the purchase and sale of small and medium sized businesses, offering an integral, specialised and personalised service to its customers. The company already has offices operating... More

Franchise Key: The Mortimer Master Partner for Hungary, Mrs Katalin Schmidt-Vig, had a hectic time at the beginning of August as she held an induction training course for new Hungarian Franchise Partners as well as two specialist seminars in Budapest and Pécs. Trainer Susanne Wrage-Grundt from Hamburg,... More

FranchiseKey: It’s essential to be part of F&T 2009 (franchising fair in Milano), a vibrant showcase where new trends and trend-seekers come together. Thanks to their responsiveness and market studies, companies at F&T have the answers to new market demands and can offer interested professionals... More

PR Web: Re-Bath, a bathroom remodeler with 30 years of experience nationally, is taking its expertise to Europe, bringing new styles to the Old World. Based in Tempe, Arizona, Re-Bath LLC has selected a Belgian couple as the company’s first Master Franchisers, who will not only install the company’s... More

European Franchising: Inverpoint Consulting is a business consultancy franchise specialising in giving assistance and advice on the purchase and sale of small and medium sized businesses, offering an integral, specialised and personalised service to its customers. The company already has offices operating... More

FOXBusiness: Edible Arrangements, the pioneer and leader in hand-sculpted, fresh fruit arrangements, announced today the signing of two Master Franchisee agreements in Rome, Italy and Hong Kong. With these recent agreements, Edible Arrangements is now available to consumers in eight countries outside... More