Recently added articles from Franchising World:
Multi-cultural inclusion strengthens franchising.(IN THIS ISSUE)
Jun 01, 2009; ... Members of the franchising community are aggressively seeking solutions to maintain and expand their businesses in this tight economy and adjust for demographic shifts. Using new-found strategies and revamping existing ones to achieve better management operations are the topics of popular ...
Social networking: it's not just for kids.(IFA PRESIDENT AND CEO'S COLUMN)
Jun 01, 2009; ... This spring, we heard more tweets than usual when we welcomed the birds back from their long winter in the South. But it wasn't birds, it was people. Everywhere you turned people were "tweeting." I, of course, am talking about www.twitter.com, the popular social networking Web site. It has ...
Navigating the franchising process: a primer for minority franchisees.(EIGHTH ANNUAL MINORITIES IN FRANCHISING SPECIAL EDITION)
Jun 01, 2009; ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] It is important to understand that to assist minority candidates in searching and obtaining financing, there are similarities to doing the same for non-minority candidates on the surface as you peel away the components of the stages of securing the ...
Minority small-business owners: tapping franchising's power: here are several inspiring stories about six committed and creative minority franchisees who offer insights for all operating in a challenging environment.(EIGHTH ANNUAL MINORITIES IN FRANCHISING SPECIAL EDITION)(Cover story)(Brief article)
Jun 01, 2009 ... As franchisors know, many prospects new to franchising are not aware of the opportunities, not sure where to begin in the process, and are often uninformed about the resources at their disposal. The Eighth Annual Minorities in Franchising Special Edition features several minority ...
Out of the projects, Emir Lopez returns to give back.(EIGHTH ANNUAL MINORITIES IN FRANCHISING SPECIAL EDITION)
Jun 01, 2009 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Name: Emir Lopez Company: Domino's Pizza Number of Units: Two Locations: East Harlem, N.Y. Years in Franchising: Since 1996 When Emir Lopez was ready to open his first Domino's Pizza store, he could ...
Teamwork works, even in troubled times.(EIGHTH ANNUAL MINORITIES IN FRANCHISING SPECIAL EDITION)(Ron and Patricia Ramsey)(Brief article)
Jun 01, 2009 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Name: Ron and Patricia Ramsey Company: Furniture Medic Number of Units: One Locations: Cleveland Heights, Ohio Years in Franchising: Since 2002 While the economy is threatening the survival of many ...
"I want to be on this guy's team".(EIGHTH ANNUAL MINORITIES IN FRANCHISING SPECIAL EDITION)(Sam Hilo )(Liberty Tax Service)
Jun 01, 2009 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Name: Sam Hilo Company: Liberty Tax Service Number of Units: Eight Locations: San Bernardino, Calif. Years in Franchising: Since 2003 "Only in America," says Sam Hilo whose business success as a ...
She wears lots of different hats besides "boss".(EIGHTH ANNUAL MINORITIES IN FRANCHISING SPECIAL EDITION)(Nancy Liu )(Brief article)
Jun 01, 2009 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Name: Nancy Liu Company: Precision Tune Auto Care Number of Units: One Locations: Atlanta Years in Franchising: Since 2004 Nancy Liu worked 10 years in information technology as a developer and then ...
A black belt in caring.(EIGHTH ANNUAL MINORITIES IN FRANCHISING SPECIAL EDITION)(Juan Grana )
Jun 01, 2009 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Name: Juan Grana Company: Sarahcare Adult Day Services Number of Units: One Locations: North Plainfield, N.J. Years in Franchising: Since 2005 Not only is Juan Grana one of Sarahcare's leading ...
Power couple pays trust forward.(EIGHTH ANNUAL MINORITIES IN FRANCHISING SPECIAL EDITION)(Serdar and Sujata Chakraborty)(Wireless Zone )
Jun 01, 2009 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Name: Serdar and Sujata Chakraborty Company: Wireless Zone Number of Units: Three Locations: Bel Air and Edgewood, Md. Years in Franchising: Since 2006 In an economic climate when "flat" is the new ...
Building recruitment and support strategies for franchises: change is unavoidable and being flexible may be the key to long-term, sustainable success.(EIGHTH ANNUAL MINORITIES IN FRANCHISING SPECIAL EDITION)
Jun 01, 2009; ... The one thing you can always count on is change. How many times have you heard that? Today, the notion of change is more prevalent than ever. From the new presidential administration in Washington, D.C. to globalization, technology and the economy, everyone is experiencing change. ...
Evaluating business development opportunities in urban markets: has your franchise system researched buying powers lately of racial and ethnic minorities?(EIGHTH ANNUAL MINORITIES IN FRANCHISING SPECIAL EDITION)
Jun 01, 2009; ... Much has been written about the shifts in demographics that the United States has witnessed over the past decade and what is on the horizon from a racial and ethnic standpoint. But let's also consider the shifts in people moving into the city from the suburbs and use that information to ...
Ending credit logjam will create more jobs: new report makes case for new small-business lending policies.(SPECIAL REPORT: SUCCEEDING IN CHALLENGING TIMES)(Report)
Jun 01, 2009 ... A new study released by the International Franchise association confirms that the current recession and the corresponding credit crunch are hampering the franchising industry's ability to create jobs and economic growth on Main Street. "Historically, franchising as a business ...
Franchise leaders discuss credit, social networking during Dallas roundtable.(SPECIAL REPORT: SUCCEEDING IN CHALLENGING TIMES)
Jun 01, 2009; ... The stormy skies in Dallas May 14 did not damper the enthusiasm of the franchise leaders who attended the latest in the series of CEO Roundtables being hosted by the International Franchise Association. Seventeen area franchise leaders braved the spring storms to gather at the Jani-King ...
Senate majority leader Reid tells IFA: lending help coming.(SPECIAL REPORT: SUCCEEDING IN CHALLENGING TIMES)
Jun 01, 2009 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] U.S. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) told IFA President and CEO Matthew Shay that a new small-business stimulus package will be released within six weeks. Reid made the remarks in a response to a question from Shay during a National Journal ...
Financial implications of the stimulus package.(SPECIAL REPORT: SUCCEEDING IN CHALLENGING TIMES)(American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009)
Jun 01, 2009; ... On Feb. 17, President Obama signed into law the "American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009," better known to all of us as the "Stimulus". This 407 page legislation's intent was stated in the preamble: * To preserve and create jobs and promote economic recovery; ...
Franchise lending: beyond a paradigm shift: it will be incumbent for franchisors to become far more familiar with the changes their lenders are undergoing.(SPECIAL REPORT: SUCCEEDING IN CHALLENGING TIMES)
Jun 01, 2009; ... A Paradigm shift is a complete change in thinking, innovation, theory, or belief systems that allows the creation of a new condition previously thought impossible or unacceptable. Many would say that what we are currently witnessing in the credit markets is a completely new paradigm. That ...
The entrepreneurial climate: 2009 and beyond: it seems clear that the ingredients for an entrepreneurial boom are in place.(SPECIAL REPORT: SUCCEEDING IN CHALLENGING TIMES)
Jun 01, 2009; ... America has always been a nation of entrepreneurs. y grandfather was the original type of entrepreneur--a farmer. He had customers who followed him until the day he died. Together, he and my grandmother earned a living for their family and created a legacy for generations to come. They ...
The death tax: will the new Congress bring relief to franchised small businesses?(GOVERNMENT RELATIONS)
Jun 01, 2009; ... With the economy in crisis and the new Obama administration struggling to right the ship, Congress is again faced with a decision so central to small businesses that few if any issue comes close to the level of motivation the franchise community has shown in achieving this goal. The issue: ...
10 key states targeted as IFA launches "Franchise Congress": nationwide network to create franchise-business advocates.(GOVERNMENT RELATIONS)(International Franchise Association)
Jun 01, 2009 ... To bolster the franchising industry's advocacy efforts and ensure its voice is heard on key legislative and regulatory issues, the International Franchise Association has launched a new grassroots program. To be known as "Franchise Congress," the efforts will create a nationwide network of ...