Cape Cod based franchisor ElizaJ will be exhibiting at the 17th Annual International Franchise Expo.

FORT LAUDERDALE, FL (April 1, 2008) — Four years after the Corporate Mr. Food no-fuss Meals store opened in Coral Springs, Florida, the popular meal assembly retail concept has seen a new market open up due to the country’s struggling economy.

ElizaJ, providers of fine self-contained restrooms for catered outdoor events, recently exhibited at Franchise Expo South, the world’s premiere franchise showcase in the Southeast held in Miami, FL.

ElizaJ is currently offering franchises throughout the U.S.

FORT LAUDERDALE, FL (March 20, 2008) — Mr. Food no-fuss Meals, the popular retail meal assembly concept, is now offering franchise opportunities to Mr. Food fans in Chicago. The nationally syndicated Mr. Food TV show has been part of Chicago’s culture and WLS- Channel 7 for more than 20 years.

As news of economic downturn sweeps the country, franchise options such as Snap-on are more relevant to those seeking to control their own destiny.

A study due out in March by Price Waterhouse Coopers/International Franchise Association reveals that numbers are up in all areas of franchising. Barrie Young, president-sales and franchising for Snap-on Tools, says this is true with his company as more and more Americans are looking at ways to secure their future with a Snap-on franchise.

Renting an upscale portable restroom for your next event, yet concerned about the environment?  ElizaJ, providers of upscale, self-contained restrooms for special events, has gone “green” with the addition of Solar Deluxe units in their portable restroom line. 

Serving thousands of clients along the East Coast, ElizaJ, has recently added the environmentally friendly Solar Deluxe unit to the portable restroom fleet.  The new unit conserves water, only using up to six gallons of clean water and does not require hookup. 

ElizaJ, providers of upscale, self-contained restrooms for special events and serving thousands of clients along the East Coast, has recently named Michael Lett as the new Director of Franchise Development.

ElizaJ, headquartered in Harwich, Mass., is one of the largest providers of fine self-contained restrooms for catered outdoor events and Lett will be responsible for sales and marketing of ElizaJ franchises as the company begins its westward expansion.

Entrepreneur’s #1 Franchise Takes Center Stage

ANN ARBOR, January 21, 2008 – Designing Spaces, cable television’s Telly Award-winning, home-improvement series, features a prominent segment on how to ensure a healthy home environment with DUCTZ International franchise founder and president, John Rotche.

“This high-profile association and national exposure further validates our position as Entrepreneur magazine’s #1 duct-cleaning franchise,” said Rotche.  “For prospects interested in either hands-on or absentee business ownership, this telecast is a front row seat to our DUCTZ franchise opportunity.” 

The Designing Spaces program airs Friday, January 25, at 7:30AM (EST/PST) on Women’s Entertainment Network (WE), and Saturday, January 26, at 7AM (EST/PST) on The Learning Channel (TLC), to more than 142 million available households across the country.  The show will re-broadcast January 30 and 31, on network television affiliates in 14 markets from Salt Lake City, Utah, to Buffalo, New York, reaching another 12 million potential households. 

ANN ARBOR, January 14, 2008 – John Rotche, president of Ductz International, LLC, formally announced the New Year achievement to company staffers and franchise owners across the country.

 “Having Entrepreneur magazine rank DUCTZ as the number one duct-cleaning franchise, validates our owners’ commitment to delivering quality, service and value to our customers,” said Rotche.  “And, with our ranking among Entrepreneur’s Top New Franchises and recognition as a Top Home-Based Franchise for 2008, there are well-deserved accolades all around.”             

David G. McKinnon, founder and chairman of Service Brands International (SBI), a multi-concept franchisor, announced that senior vice president Jim Evers has been named to spearhead their new business development effort.

 “To increase the value of Service Brands to our stakeholders and to strengthen our position within the industry, we’re going to aggressively explore and acquire established franchise brands and function as an incubator for emerging concepts,” said McKinnon. 

“We’re franchise builders and we have the infrastructure to support fresh ideas.  Jim has the organizational experience, the competitive drive, and the sweeping vision to guide this critical campaign.” 

Evers joined SBI in August 2003, to direct and to mentor the company’s franchise sales team.  In 2005, SBI sold 151 franchises more than double the number awarded in 2004.  In February 2006, Jim was named to lead SBI’s 1-800-DryClean brand.  “1-800-DryClean had reached a plateau and I knew if we were going to elevate the brand, we needed to draw on Jim’s extraordinary management, financial, analytical, and sales skills to spark innovation and to improve our service quality,” said McKinnon.  “Thanks to Jim’s leadership, 1-800-DryClean moved into the #1 spot in category on Entrepreneur magazine’s 2008 Franchise 500Ò.”