Franchising World back issues from November 2006:
Franchise Expo increases educational, networking opportunities.(organized by International Franchise Association)
Nov 01, 2006; ... The fall season may signal a slowdown for Mother Nature, but Nov. 3 to 5 in Los Angeles is a whirlwind of franchise activity. Participating in the third annual West Coast Franchise Expo enables attendees to learn, exhibit and network in an exciting market. While onsite at this ...
A tale of two cities.(franchises in Beijing and Los Angeles)(Column)
Nov 01, 2006; ... This month, in two very different cities, the global growth of franchising was readily apparent. Consider Beijing, China and Los Angeles, Calif. Beijing is home of Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City, but in recent years has become a prime example of a city with ...
Self-evaluation: is franchising for you?(WEST COAST INTERNATIONAL FRANCHISE EXPO PREVIEW AND EXHIBITOR GUIDE)
Nov 01, 2006 ... Visit almost any town in America today and on many streets you will find franchised businesses. So accepting has the American public been of franchising that financial experts refer to franchising as the "wave of the future." For example, franchised businesses account for nearly 10 percent ...
Franchising basics: online courses and resources: what you need to know when buying a franchise and where to learn it.(WEST COAST INTERNATIONAL FRANCHISE EXPO PREVIEW AND EXHIBITOR GUIDE)
Nov 01, 2006 ... Nearly 900 concepts began franchising over the last three years, according to a report released this summer by the International Franchise Association Educational Foundation and FRANdata. The first findings of "The Profile of Franchising: 2006" study series found that the number of ...
Networking and knowledge at the West Coast Franchise Expo.(WEST COAST INTERNATIONAL FRANCHISE EXPO PREVIEW AND EXHIBITOR GUIDE)
Nov 01, 2006; ... Whether a company is a seasoned franchise system or a new concept that's ready to expand, the West Coast Franchise Expo has educational opportunities available that will answer questions and provide insights for the company's future. During Nov. 3-5, MFV Expositions has arranged for some ...
Qualifying and matching candidates: the backbone and success of a franchise system is to create a selection process that matches the ideal candidate's skill level, financial investment level and financial expectations.(WEST COAST INTERNATIONAL FRANCHISE EXPO PREVIEW AND EXHIBITOR GUIDE)
Nov 01, 2006; ... A franchise system must first identify what it takes to have a reasonable chance to succeed as an operating franchised business. It should create a sales qualification process that addresses the specific needs, rewards and desires of the candidate--yes, the candidate. By doing this, the ...
The "dos" and "don'ts" of lead follow-up.(WEST COAST INTERNATIONAL FRANCHISE EXPO PREVIEW AND EXHIBITOR GUIDE)(franchise companies)
Nov 01, 2006; ... Franchise sales are all about lead generation. Franchise companies have probably heard this mantra over and over again and have come to accept it. Accordingly, they have carefully crafted a lead-generation program for their systems using a which likely include some combing: Web sites, ...
Marketing strategies to enhance a franchise system's expansion: for franchise systems considering geographic expansion, there are marketing initiatives that should be integrated into the expansion strategy before opening new locations.(WEST COAST INTERNATIONAL FRANCHISE EXPO PREVIEW AND EXHIBITOR GUIDE)
Nov 01, 2006; ... Expanding into new markets can be a high risk for franchise systems and its franchisees. Here are four marketing strategies that should be addressed and will lower the risk: * Commit to developing the market area with the proper number of stores. * Develop an opening ...
2006 FranPAC Report Card: the International Franchise Association's current financial support to candidates for federal office as of mid-September is reflected in the following "report card.".(Report)
Nov 01, 2006; ... <Pre> 2006 FranPAC Report Card The International Franchise Association's current financial support to candidates for federal office as of mid-September is reflected in the following "report card." IFA's political action committee, FranPAC, supports pro-franchise, pro-business ...
Record turnout for franchise appreciation day delivers a strong message: secretary of Commerce, SBA Administrator, Lawmakers address gathering.(SPECIAL REPORT--FRANCHISE APPRECIATION DAY 2006)(Conference news)
Nov 01, 2006 ... Continuing its streak of drawing ever-larger groups of franchising community attendees, the International Franchise Association's Seventh Annual Franchise Appreciation Day drew more than 350 franchisees, franchisors and suppliers to the nation's capital for its popular grassroots lobbying ...
Franchising's voice rings through the halls of Congress.(SPECIAL REPORT--FRANCHISE APPRECIATION DAY 2006)
Nov 01, 2006; ... Politics, they say, is a contact sport. And nowhere in the world is the sport practiced with more ferocity than in the cool, quiet, marbled halls of Congress. But it was with welcome relief that hundreds of members of Congress and their staff members opened their office doors to find the ...
FranPAC Congressional Dinner.(SPECIAL REPORT--FRANCHISE APPRECIATION DAY 2006)(Brief article)
Nov 01, 2006 ... Featured as the final segment of the Seventh Annual Franchise Appreciation Day, the FranPAC Congressional Dinner was again a success. More than 100 franchise leaders gathered at the popular Equinox Restaurant where $21,000 was raised to support pro-franchising candidates for the U.S. House ...
WCFE 2006 Exhibitor Guide.(Directory)
Nov 01, 2006 ... 7-Eleven Booth: 220 Joanne Web-Joyce 2711 N. Haskell Ave, 34th Floor, Dallas, TX 75204 U.S.A. Phone: 214-828-7764 Fax: 214-841-6776 jwebbj01@7-11.com A Sweet Beginning Wedding Consultant & Event Planning ...
Success in selling for B2B franchises: back to the basics: cold calls, personal meetings, saying "please" and "thank you" brings results.(FW FOCUS: LEAD GENERATION)
Nov 01, 2006; ... Selling is a balancing act for franchise companies. For business-to-business concepts, cultivating relationships is critical to maintaining a client base and acquiring referrals. Identifying and implementing effective sales tactics for lead generation can fuel growth on the national level ...
Thinking about re-energizing your current brand? Determine how to decide and implement the re-imaging of your franchise.(FW FOCUS: MARKETING)
Nov 01, 2006; ... Competition in the marketplace is increasing. New and re-energized brands are entering the world everyday. A franchise system needs to be aware of the current issues and trends to keep growing its concept cost-effectively. In a world of copycats, it pays to be the original. Innovative ...
Building strong business and community relationships: the key to establishing a presence in the market: creating a strong brand identity through the power of networking.(FW FOCUS: MARKETING)
Nov 01, 2006; ... The success of a franchise concept often relies on the competency and skill of its system. Many franchisors underestimate the impact of community networking, and fail to recognize how powerful it can be in boosting a company's bottom line and determining longevity in the marketplace. Not ...
Six key ways to stay ahead of the competition: by conducting research, knowing what customers want and following a strategic plan, you can outdistance competitors.(FW FOCUS: MANAGEMENT & OPERATIONS)
Nov 01, 2006; ... According to a recent IFA Educational Foundation study conducted by PricewaterhouseCoopers titled, "The Economic Impact of Franchised Businesses in the United States," "franchises provided 9,797,117 jobs, met a $229.1 billion payroll and produced $624.6 billion of output in 2001." With ...
How acquisitions affect franchisees.(FW FOCUS: FRANCHISE RELATIONS)
Nov 01, 2006; ... How do acquisitions affect franchisees? This question will be addressed much more frequently by management teams from both buyers and sellers as acquisitions become more common. Companies that franchise have caught the attention of private-equity firms, investment bankers, multi-brand ...
Contact management for franchisees: some factors to consider when performing requirements analysis for contact management systems, and, key characteristics that vary significantly among contact management systems.(FW FOCUS: TECHNOLOGY)
Nov 01, 2006; ... Contact management systems have been around for a long time--one of the most popular, ACT!, was introduced in 1987 and is currently in its eighth version. Almost everyone in business knows something about a contact management system. However, these systems have changed over the years and ...
Communicate, communicate, communicate: in a global environment, how are U.S. and foreign franchisees kept on the same communications page to solidify the brand?(FW FOCUS: INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT)
Nov 01, 2006; ... The Three Cs Everyone knows the three major factors for success in establishing a retail business are location, location, location, but how does one successfully keep a team, company or a global franchise system on the same page to solidify the brand? I recommend the three Cs: ...
France serves as a gateway to Europe.(FW FOCUS: INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT)
Nov 01, 2006; ... Similar to the United States, France has a long history in franchising, which dates back to the 1930s when a knitting company started to "franchise" its business model. It was around the 1970s that franchising clearly started to grow and to appear in all sectors of the economy, parallel to ...
Join colleagues in Las Vegas to build the future together.(FW FOCUS: FRANCHISING EVENTS)
Nov 01, 2006; ... Why would anyone want to come to the International Franchise Association's 47th Annual Convention? As the time to make a decision about attending the event draws near, one may be wondering: * Is it worth the cost? * Can one really afford to spend so much time away ...
Connect with local women in franchising to excel in business, in life.(FW FOCUS: WOMEN IN FRANCHISING)
Nov 01, 2006; ... At a recent Women's Franchise Network meeting at a downtown Chicago restaurant, Barbara Moran, president of Moran Industries, Inc., a franchisor of automotive repair centers, sat around a table along with about a dozen other women, eating dinner and sharing stories of how she overcame ...
The Profile of Franchising: 2006: this is the fourth in the series of IFA Educational Foundation-FRANdata research reports about the franchising sector.(SPECIAL REPORT)
Nov 01, 2006 ... Franchisor Financial Assistance Programs Come in Many Shapes and Sizes It takes money to start a business, whether it's a coffee shop around the corner, a pet store in the local mall, a van-based handyman service, or a luxury hotel. In the world of franchising, franchisees need ...
Institute of certified franchise executives marks progress with major evaluation of CFE program.(FW FOCUS: EDUCATION AND TRAINING)
Nov 01, 2006; ... The mission of the Institute of Certified Franchise Executives is to enhance the professionalism of franchising by certifying the highest standards of quality training and education. The program is guided by the ICFE Board of Governors, whose members are franchise executives, the majority ...
Veterans declare their financial independence: veterans are increasingly declaring their financial independence by purchasing franchised small businesses through the International Franchise Association's VetFran program.(FW FOCUS: VETFRAN)(Brief article)
Nov 01, 2006 ... Nearly 600 veterans in 45 states have purchased franchised small businesses through the association's Veterans Transition Franchise Initiative, known as VetFran, and more than 150 are in various stages of negotiation. A list of participating companies is available on the association's Web ...
New online resources for teen business start-ups launched: The U.S. Small Business Administration and JA Worldwide come together to aid young entrepreneurs.(FW FOCUS: EDUCATION AND TRAINING)(Junior Achievement)(www.mindyourownbiz.org)
Nov 01, 2006 ... The U.S. Small Business Administration recently announced the launch of new online sources for young entrepreneurs at the Mind Your Own Business teen Web site www.mindyourownbiz.org, to help young entrepreneurs succeed in the business. The SBA and JA Worldwide (Junior ...
Welcome new IFA members!(FW FOCUS: WELCOME!)(List)
Nov 01, 2006 ... Franchise Systems Bar Louie, Glenview, Ill., Contact Tony DeSalvo Exovations, Cumming, Ga., Contact Candice Skinner FIRE + ICE Restaurants, Boston, Contact Hol Hustus Hurricane Grill and Wings, Stuart, Fla., Contact Chris Russo Jet's ...
Accor North America.(PEOPLE)(Brief article)
Nov 01, 2006 ... Accor North America has announced several personnel changes: James Dixon is now director of purchasing materials for the negotiating team; Raffaella Manetti is senior director of sales, deluxe travel agencies. Mark ...
Concerto Networks.(PEOPLE)
Nov 01, 2006 ... Concerto Networks appointed Kurt Ullman ...
Ron Stilwell, president and chief executive officer of Eatza Pizza, resigned to launch a franchise consulting business.(PEOPLE)(Brief article)
Nov 01, 2006 ... Ron Stilwell, president and chief executive officer of Eatza Pizza, resigned to launch a franchise consulting business ....
FASTSIGNS International.(PEOPLE)
Nov 01, 2006 ... FASTSIGNS International promoted Matt Miles to ...
Franchise Payments Network.(PEOPLE)
Nov 01, 2006 ... Franchise Payments Network ...
Fransmart.(PEOPLE)
Nov 01, 2006 ... hired Greg Jones as East ...
Great Clips.(PEOPLE)
Nov 01, 2006 ... Great Clips hired Kathy Wetzel as vice ...
Max & Erma.(PEOPLE)
Nov 01, 2006 ... Eric Steinhoff has been named director ...
Molly Maid.(PEOPLE)
Nov 01, 2006 ... Kristi Mailloux has ...
MOTO Franchise Corp.(PEOPLE)
Nov 01, 2006 ... MOTO Franchise Corp. promoted Ashley ...
Kim Divell, president of Premier Franchise Consultants, has entered into a partnership with PostNet Canada.(PEOPLE)
Nov 01, 2006 ... Kim Divell, president of Premier Franchise Consultants, has entered into a ...
Norman Schwarzkopf.(Special Guests)(leadership)(Brief article)
Nov 01, 2006 ... Gen. Norman Schwarzkopf was the featured speaker for the 2006 International Convention of ServiceMaster Clean and Furniture Medic, who spoke on leadership and its importance ....
Aire Serv.(Growth)
Nov 01, 2006 ... Aire Serv has passed the 100 ...
Romacorp signed an international franchise deal for the development of Tony Roma's restaurants in Saudi Arabia.(Growth)
Nov 01, 2006 ... Romacorp signed an international franchise deal for the ...
T.G.I. Friday.(Growth)
Nov 01, 2006 ... T.G.I. Friday's opened its 50th ...
NiteLites.(Community Service)
Nov 01, 2006 ... NiteLites has become a sponsor of the second annual McDonald's ...
Qdoba Mexican Grill.(Community Service)(Brief article)
Nov 01, 2006 ... Qdoba Mexican Grill's St. Louis-area locations raised funds in September for the Humane Society ...
Camille's Sidewalk Cafe.(Mergers, Acquisitions & Transactions)
Nov 01, 2006 ... Camille's Sidewalk Cafe's new parent ...
PostalAnnex+ acquired Sunshine Pack & Ship.(Mergers, Acquisitions & Transactions)
Nov 01, 2006 ... PostalAnnex+ acquired ...
TSS Photography Pres. Joe Lindenmayer and CEO, co-founder Carl Hansson have become co-owners of the 225-unit youth sports and school photography franchise.(Mergers, Acquisitions & Transactions)
Nov 01, 2006 ... TSS Photography Pres. Joe Lindenmayer and CEO, co-founder Carl Hansson have ...
Sport Clips.(Marketing)
Nov 01, 2006 ... Sport Clips now holds the title: ...
Carlson Restaurants Worldwide.(Honors)(Brief article)
Nov 01, 2006 ... Carlson Restaurants Worldwide has been named a 2006 SPIRIT Award recipient by the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation ...
Coverall Cleaning Concepts named the winners of its Coverall Foundation, Inc. Scholarship Program, created to recognize, honor and provide the dependent children of system franchise owners with the opportunity to gain financial assistance in their pursuit of a higher education.(Honors)(Brief article)
Nov 01, 2006 ... Coverall Cleaning Concepts named the winners of its Coverall Foundation, Inc. Scholarship Program, created to recognize, honor and provide the dependent children of system franchise owners with the opportunity to gain financial assistance in their pursuit of a higher education. Eighteen ...
Nation's Restaurant News.(Honors)(Brief article)
Nov 01, 2006 ... Nation's Restaurant News named Gary Beisler, president and CEO of Qdoba Mexican Grill, as ...
SIGN*A*RAMA created the Eric Lonshein Most Valuable Player award in honor of the late owner of the Gaithersburg, Md. franchise.(Honors)
Nov 01, 2006 ... SIGN*A*RAMA created the Eric Lonshein Most Valuable Player award in honor of the late owner of the Gaithersburg, Md ....
Papa Murphy.(Milestones)
Nov 01, 2006 ... Papa Murphy's Take 'N' Bake Pizza ...
HomeVestors added a state-of-the-art training facility at its Dallas headquarters, dedicated in memory of its late founder, Ken D'Angelo.
Nov 01, 2006 ... HomeVestors added a state-of-the-art training facility at its Dallas headquarters, dedicated in memory of its late founder, Ken D'Angelo. From ...
International Franchise Association programs and calendar of industry events.(IMPORTANT DATES IN FRANCHISING CALENDAR)(Calendar)
Nov 01, 2006 ... 2006 NOVEMBER 3-5 West Coast Franchise Expo Los Angeles Convention Center Los Angeles Contact: MFV 7 Mastering Franchisee Recruitment * Franchise Performance Group Hartford Contact: ICFE 9-10 Busting the Bell Curve, Developing Peak Performing ...