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Entries in Green Franchise (7)

Tuesday
17Nov2009

Green Franchise: First For Home Maintenance

A happy home; home maintenance franchiseGreen franchise Dryer Vent Wizard is safe and efficientFrom EmailWire: Dryer Vent Wizard is not only a green franchise it is the number one prevention of dryer fires; however, this isn’t the only benefit of dryer vent home maintenance.

Clothes dryers are one of the most expensive appliances to operate; dryer vent repair, cleaning and proper installation ensure safety and efficiency.

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Wednesday
16Sep2009

Cartridge Recycling Franchise Inks Record Sales

Cartridge World franchisees are reaping the benefits of the tighter economic times.

The world's fasted growing ink and toner refilling retailer is reporting double digit increases on like for like sales as more and more consumers are realizing the value of refilling and recycling their ink cartridges.

Despite the tough economic conditions, 55% of Cartridge World’s stores have achieved an all time high month at some point during the seven months of the year.

“Our continued success clearly reflects the acceptance of our products from both consumers and businesses alike, as they realize the financial and environmental benefits of refilling and recycling their ink and toner cartridges,” said Steven Yeffa, President of Cartridge World Americas. “We are happy for our franchisees’ success during these challenging economic times and look forward to continued growth throughout the remainder of the year and beyond.”

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Monday
27Jul2009

Green Franchise Growth is Sustainable

From Entrepreneur.com: Green franchises can mean business success - just be sure they're as green as they claim.

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Tuesday
09Jun2009

Lawn Care Franchise Number One

HOLMDEL, N.J. - Lawn Doctor was recently named in Entrepreneur magazine's Franchise 500 list - as the number one lawncare provider for the third consecutive year.

Entrepreneur magazine, the industry leading publication for helping people start, grow or manage a small business venture, has offered the best and most comprehensive ratings of franchises since 1980. Only franchise companies that submit full Uniform Franchise Offering Circulars (UFOCs) or Canadian disclosure documents and whose information is verified by Entrepreneur are considered for the Franchise 500® rankings.

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Monday
30Mar2009

Green Franchises All the Rage

From The Geneva Sun: If you're a small-business owner trying to grow, here's a piece of advice: Get green, and you'll start seeing the green.

But you fear it costs too much money to get environmentally friendly? Or you're worried about the ultimate payoff?

For Larry Byers, who owns a printing franchise, AlphaGraphics, in Aurora, getting certification as a "green" franchise was the smartest move he could've made in his 10 years in business.

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