Franchising World back issues from April 2003:
Going global: franchising's international development. (In This Issue).(Industry Overview)
Apr 01, 2003; ... As franchising continues to expand around the globe, it is timely to take a closer look at potential growth areas, emerging markets and the hot spots for opportunities. In this issue of Franchising World, we've asked some of the business sector's foremost experts to share their thoughts on ...
American dream beckons foreign-based franchisors: U.S. franchise companies have become an integral part of the international economy, buoyed by foreign consumers' enthusiasm for American goods and services.(Industry Overview)
Apr 01, 2003; ... American dream beckons foreign-based franchisors: U.S. franchise companies have become an integral part of the international economy, buoyed by foreign consumers' enthusiasm for American goods and services. But for the most part, it has been a one-way street, with franchisors from other ...
Franchising in Eurasia: opportunities one of the world's few growing markets: Eurasia's business parameters are changing and opening opportunities for franchising. (Going global: franchising's international development).(Industry Overview)
Apr 01, 2003; ... Franchising is a much-demanded business model throughout the countries of Eurasia (i), and has only in recent years started to develop. In a world experiencing declining economic growth, Eurasia offers U.S. franchisors seeking to compete in fast growing, less saturated markets, 4 percent ...
Latin America ... how safe is it? Looking to expand your franchise? Give serious consideration to some of these countries. (Going global: franchising's international development).
Apr 01, 2003; ... As we sat in and moderated several roundtables at the recent International Franchise Association convention in San Antonio, one factor was predominantly present in the minds of those seeking to expand their business overseas: How safe is it? Many are concerned with the general ...
The ABCs of cross-border franchising: in an increasingly global society it doesn't take very long for even a newly-formed franchise system to be contacted with a bona fide request to consider franchising the concept in, say, Mexico, Canada, or even India.
Apr 01, 2003; ... The ABCs of cross-border franchising: in an increasingly global society it doesn't take very long for even a newly-formed franchise system to be contacted with a bona fide request to consider franchising the concept in, say, Mexico, Canada, or even India. Sure, it's flattering to be asked ...
Leveraging technology for international growth: through technology and key systems, franchisors can avoid some international headaches and get higher financial returns. (Going global: franchising's international development).
Apr 01, 2003; ... Global markets are becoming one of the fastest growing segments for franchise expansion. International master licensees and international franchisees feel naturally attracted to U.S. and Western franchise concepts because of their strong brands, a focus on well-established processes and ...
International trade shows: the smartest ticket for overseas research: get your passport ready. A world of opportunity awaits. (Going global: franchising's international development).(Industry Overview)
Apr 01, 2003; ... For those of us ingrained in the franchising sector, frequent business travel is a way of life. Our second homes have names like O'Hare, Hartsfield, LAX and DIA. Frequent flier miles accumulate by the multitude as we continue to educate 'ourselves, expand our businesses and network our ...
The people connection to global expansion: the quality of people is critical to the success of a corporation. (Going global: franchising's international development).(Industry Overview)
Apr 01, 2003; ... In previous articles in this publication, we have stressed the importance of franchisors carefully selecting their own personnel on all levels, and perhaps of even more importance, upgrading the productivity of those already on board. In speaking with dozens of franchisor top executives, ...
IFA's Global Marketing Committee: international development at its best: where can you find a group of franchise executives with combined experience in international franchise development of more than 10 years? Ever wondered who directs the International Franchise Association's international programs? (Going global: franchising's international development).(Company Profile)
Apr 01, 2003; ... In an effort to better direct the international activities of the association, the Global Marketing Committee was created in July, 1998. Members of this committee, better known as GLOMAK, are responsible for directing overseas franchise development support and information services. ...
Venture capital: in search of quality investments: a marriage between franchising and private equity is a win-win for all parties. (Finance).(Industry Overview)
Apr 01, 2003; ... By some estimates there were $228 billion dollars left idle in venture capital and private equity investment funds by the end of 2002. Many of these firms have been unable to find quality investments even though multiples for the sale of privately held companies have declined in the past ...
43rd Annual International Franchise Association convention breaks attendance and fund-raising records. (Convention Highlights).
Apr 01, 2003 ... Breaking all previous attendance records for its annual gatherings, the International Franchise Association (IFA) drew nearly 1,600 conventioneers to its 43rd annual meeting, conducted in San Antonio in late February. Featuring an almost non-stop slate of seminars, roundtable discussions, ...
International Franchise Association honors small-business franchisees. (Franchise Relations).
Apr 01, 2003 ... Small-business franchisees who manage and operate shops and stores that represent some of the world's most familiar brands were honored with the Franchisee of the Year Award by the International Franchise Association (IFA) during its 43rd annual convention in San Antonio in February. ...
Franchise conventions raise awareness of sector's value. (Franchise Conventions).(Calendar)
Apr 01, 2003 ... The value and power of franchising is demonstrated by the number of systems in the sector that are conducting conventions throughout 2003 and beyond. The International Franchise Association developed the master calendar below that presents a listing of upcoming conventions that will be ...
IFA builds bridges to regulatory-legislative community. (Government Relations).(International Franchise Association )(Company Profile)
Apr 01, 2003; ... The International Franchise Association (IFA) and its company members have built better relations with regulators and legislators through congressional visits and related activities and this year expect even greater opportunities to communicate. The Federal Trade Commission ...
Rescuing the American dream of business ownership. (Spotlight On Success).(The Entrepreneur's Source is discussed)(Company Profile)
Apr 01, 2003 ... An overwhelming 75% of the adult population has the dream to be self-sufficient, yet only 5% ever find a way to make this dream come true. There are many reasons behind these sad statistics. For some people it has to do with comfort levels and fear of the unknown. Others look for a ...
Veterans Franchise Initiative gains momentum: inspired by the late Don Dwyer, VetFran was originally launched during the Gulf War.(International Franchise Association's Veterans Transition Franchise Initiative discussed)(Illustration)
Apr 01, 2003 ... The International Franchise Association's (IFA) revival of the popular Veterans Transition Franchise Initiative, known as VetFran, has quickly garnered strong support from the franchise community. As this edition of the Franchising World went to press, more than 70 companies had responded ...
The franchise partnership: Chicago's source for minority franchisees: started in 1999, the Franchise Partnership is a unique non-profit organization in Chicago, Ill. that serves as a franchise broker and financier for franchise companies looking to recruit African-American and Hispanic franchisees in the Chicago area.(Interview)(Company Profile)
Apr 01, 2003; ... The franchise partnership: Chicago's source for minority franchisees: started in 1999, the Franchise Partnership is a unique non-profit organization in Chicago, Ill. that serves as a franchise broker and financier for franchise companies looking to recruit African-American and Hispanic ...
Franchise Expo shines light on military veterans turned small-business owners. (Franchise Expo).
Apr 01, 2003 ... Veterans who are now franchisees will explain how their experiences in the armed services prepared them to become franchisees during an April 11 Franchising 101 for Veterans seminar. The VetFran seminar is one highlight of the International Expo, set April 11-13 at the Washington, D.C ....
Moran Industries: from sibling rivalry to successful partnership: Nashville brothers take their Mr. Transmission center to the top. (Spotlight On Success).(Jimmy and David Mitchell)
Apr 01, 2003 ... Jimmy and David Mitchell, brothers and franchisee partners of the Madison-based Mr. Transmission, worked at every Mr. Transmission shop in the Nashville-area before deciding to open their own store 18 years ago. The Mitchells have worked on transmissions and automotives as a ...
Uninsurable business associate in buy-sell arrangements. (Blue Chip Strategies).
Apr 01, 2003; ... Many times in the course of designing a business continuation plan, it develops that one of the partners or stockholders is either uninsurable or heavily rated. This should not stand in the way of completing the development of the buy-sell plan. In fact, if one of the owners has ...
Strong IFA membership growth recorded in 2002. (Association Growth).(International Franchise Association)(Industry Overview)
Apr 01, 2003 ... Thanks to International Franchise Association (IFA) members' recruiting efforts, the association welcomed 127 new franchise systems, 3,076 franchisees and 91 suppliers to its membership rolls in 2002. IFA membership now stands at 821 franchise systems, 6,164 franchisees who were added ...
FranchiseHelp, Inc.(Mary E. Tomzack, the company's president and founder)(Company Profile)
Apr 01, 2003 ... Mary E. Tomzack is the President and Founder of FranchiseHelp, Inc. She is a noted franchise expert and the author of Tips & Traps When Buying a Franchise (New, revised edition, 1999, Source Book Publications). Prior to forming FranchiseHelp, Ms. Tomzack researched and wrote on general ...
Franchise innovators pen stories of farmer's market roots and flights of scientific fancy.(Book Review)
Apr 01, 2003 ... Auntie Anne, My Story Auntie Anne's, Inc. 717-442-3461 $14.99 Follow the trail from her farmer's market roots to creation of a 700-plus unit franchised business in Anne Beiler's Auntie Annie, My Story, an autobiographical storybook. The Auntie Anne founder and CEO ...
PepsiCo. (People).(personnel changes)(Brief Article)
Apr 01, 2003 ... Mike White has been appointed to lead combined operations as chairman and CEO of PepsiCo ...
Field Fisher Waterhouse. (People).(Mark Abel names No. 1 franchise lawyer)(Brief Article)
Apr 01, 2003 ... Field Fisher Waterhouse's Mark Abel has been ranked the United Kingdom's ...
Maui Wowi. (People).(personnel changes)(Brief Article)
Apr 01, 2003 ... Maui Wowi has named Mark Challis president, Brian Fox has been appointed ...
CiCi Pizza. (People).(founder to leave company)(Brief Article)
Apr 01, 2003 ... CiCi Pizza founder, President and CEO ...
FranChoice. (People).(personnel changes)(Brief Article)
Apr 01, 2003 ... Steve Hockett has been appointed president of FranChoice and former FranChoice President ...
Nichol & Company. (People).(Jennifer Dobrzelecki promoted)(Brief Article)
Apr 01, 2003 ... Nichol & Company has promoted ...
Cold Stone Creamery. (People).(executive vice presidents named)(Brief Article)
Apr 01, 2003 ... David Andow and Jim Flaum have been named ...
iFranchise Group. (People).(company hires George Rummel)(Brief Article)
Apr 01, 2003 ... George Rummel has joined ...
Coverall Cleaning Concepts. (People).(Glenn Miller promoted)(Brief Article)
Apr 01, 2003 ... Coverall Cleaning Concepts has promoted Glenn Miller to executive vice president, Kevin Derella to vice president, divisional operations and director of corporate ...
Pro-Cuts. (People).(Kathy Steams named director of accounting)(Brief Article)
Apr 01, 2003 ... Kathy Stearns has been named ...
International Franchise Association (IFA). (People).(Anne Poodiack promoted)(Brief Article)
Apr 01, 2003 ... Anne Poodiack has been promoted to director of ...
Cendant. (People).(appointment named for hotel group)(Brief Article)
Apr 01, 2003 ... Cendant has appointed Milton C. Anderson senior vice ...
McDonald. (People).(executive vice president and COO named)(Brief Article)
Apr 01, 2003 ... McDonald's has named Ralph Alvarez executive vice ...
Uno's Chicago Grill. (People).(Christopher S. Gatto named executive chef-vice president of food and beverage)(Brief Article)
Apr 01, 2003 ... Christopher S. Gatto has been named executive chef-vice ...
U.S. Franchise Systems. (People).(Teri Fox promoted)(Brief Article)
Apr 01, 2003 ... U.S. Franchise Systems has promoted Teri Fox to senior vice president of ...
General Nutrition Company. (People).(J.J. Sorrenti promoted)(Brief Article)
Apr 01, 2003 ... J.J. Sorrenti has been promoted to senior vice ...
McDonald's Europe. (People).(Russ Smyth named president)(Brief Article)
Apr 01, 2003 ... Russ Smyth has been named ...
Michael H. Seid & Associates. (People).(Marla Rosner joins company)(Brief Article)
Apr 01, 2003 ... Marla Rosner has joined Michael H. Seid & ...
Six Continents. (People).(company appoints vice president of franchise sales)(Brief Article)
Apr 01, 2003 ... Six Continents has announced the appointment of Robert Mayer as vice ...
Holiday Inn founder Kemmons Wilson. (In Memoriam).(Obituary)
Apr 01, 2003 ... Kemmons Wilson, 90, founder of Holiday Inn Hotels & Resorts, passed away February 12 at his home in Memphis, Tenn. He was honored by the International Franchise Association in 1982 as the organization's first Entrepreneur of the Year, and again in 1989, when the association bestowed upon ...
Meineke Discount Mufflers. (At A Glance).(company changes name to Meineke Car Care Centers)(Brief Article)
Apr 01, 2003 ... Meineke Discount Mufflers has changed ...
Liberty Tax Service. (At A Glance).(company increases offices)(Brief Article)
Apr 01, 2003 ... Liberty Tax Service increased the number ...
Interiors by Decorating Den. (At A Glance).(featured in magazine)(Brief Article)
Apr 01, 2003 ... Interiors by Decorating Den was featured in ...
DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen, Mr. Rooter and Mr. Electric. (At A Glance).(Brief Article)
Apr 01, 2003 ... DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen, Mr. Rooter and Mr. Electric was featured on the nationally ...
IntraLearn. (At A Glance).(firm chosen for online training by World Intellectual Property Organization)(Brief Article)
Apr 01, 2003 ... The World Intellectual Property Organization, an agency of the ...
Cold Stone Creamery. (At A Glance).(company gives award)(Brief Article)
Apr 01, 2003 ... Cold Stone Creamery presented its most prestigious award, the Dan ...
Primrose School. (At A Glance).(new headquarters)(Brief Article)
Apr 01, 2003 ... Primrose School has opened its new national ...
Prime Hospitality Corp. has unveiled its new hotel brand, Prime Hotels & Resorts. (At A Glance).(Brief Article)
Apr 01, 2003 ... Prime Hospitality Corp. has unveiled its new hotel brand, Prime Hotels & Resorts, with the ...
Six Continents. (At A Glance).(Doug Lewis named one of the business world's Premier 100 IT Leaders)(Brief Article)
Apr 01, 2003 ... Six Continents' Doug Lewis has been named one of the ...
Wendy's. (At A Glance).(anniversary of death of founder Dave Thomas marked by tribute)(Brief Article)
Apr 01, 2003 ... Wendy's one-year anniversary of the death of founder Dave Thomas is marked by a tribute highlighting Thomas' thoughts on ...
Holger Gantz, 16-year general manager for the Hilton San Francisco has retired after 40 years. (At A Glance).(Brief Article)
Apr 01, 2003 ... Holger Gantz, 16-year general manager for the Hilton San ...
IFA staff anniversaries. (At A Glance).(International Franchise Association)(Brief Article)
Apr 01, 2003 ... IFA staff anniversaries include Educational Foundation Pres. John Reynolds 16 years, Vice Pres., ...
Franchise Recruiters. (At A Glance).(Brief Article)
Apr 01, 2003 ... Franchise Recruiters celebrated its 25th anniversary in franchising ... ...
Kinderdance International. (At A Glance).(selected by Baton Rouge public schools to provide developmental dance and gymnastics programs)(Brief Article)
Apr 01, 2003 ... Baton Rouge public schools have chosen Kinderdance International to provide ...
Dwyer Group. (At A Glance).(Women in Trades program)(Brief Article)
Apr 01, 2003 ... The Women in Trades program, originated by Dwyer Group President and CEO Dina Dwyer-Owens in 2002 at Texas State Technical College, ...
Jimmy John's Gourmet Sandwich. (At A Glance).(Brief Article)
Apr 01, 2003 ... Jimmy John's Gourmet Sandwich chain has signed an agreement to ...
Sandler Sales Institute. (Around the World).(Brief Article)
Apr 01, 2003 ... Sandler Sales Institute has awarded rights to open ...
General Nutrition International. (Around the World).(new store in Turkey)(Brief Article)
Apr 01, 2003 ... General Nutrition International will open a store in ...
Dippin' Dots. (Around the World).(Brief Article)
Apr 01, 2003 ... Dippin' Dots has opened its first facility ...
Boston's Gourmet Pizza. (Community Outreach).(Brief Article)
Apr 01, 2003 ... Boston's Gourmet Pizza held its annual Valentine's Day campaign to raise funds for the March of ...
From Jan. 20 to Feb. 14, Mail Boxes Etc., Inc. provided free commemorative Bob Hope stationery and free first-class postage. (Community Outreach).(Brief Article)
Apr 01, 2003 ... From Jan. 20 to Feb. 14, Mail Boxes Etc., Inc. provided free commemorative Bob Hope stationery and free first-class ...
Mail Boxes Etc., Inc. (Community Outreach).(Brief Article)
Apr 01, 2003 ... Mail Boxes Etc., Inc. has been named as one of 10 winners of Executive Technology magazine's Second Annual Retail Community Service Award. The award, which honors ...