Franchising World back issues from December 2007:
Financial determination: creating strategies to reach your franchise's goals.(IN THIS ISSUE)
Dec 01, 2007; ... It requires careful planning and implementation to position your company for advancement. That same principle can be applied to locating financial sources that will complement your franchised business. This issue of Franchising World offers advice from those in a position to ...
A year defined by growth and resiliency.(IFA PRESIDENT'S COLUMN)(International Franchise Association)(Column)
Dec 01, 2007; ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Franchising is booming a phrase echoed widely at the end of last year that continues to resonate on through the remaining weeks of 2007. This growth and resiliency are reflected in the increases in International Franchise Association membership, attendance ...
Which money source is best for your franchise system? The right amount, for the right reasons, at the right time, from the right source can cause significant, positive change in a franchise systems and ownership. Each of these factors requires a detailed analysis and plan.(FRANCHISE FINANCE TACTICS)
Dec 01, 2007; ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] What is the right source of money? First, decide how much money is needed for ownership liquidation desires or system growth. Be careful to only take as much money as is actually needed to have a substantial positive impact on the organization ...
When loan options narrow: financing partners, can help: franchise systems that put the time and effort toward establishing financing partner relationships provide an extremely valuable component that each franchisee can tap into to succeed.(FRANCHISE FINANCE TACTICS)
Dec 01, 2007; ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Volatile change in global credit markets is year did not leave the franchising industry untouched. So, the question, "How can I obtain funding?" requires a bit more detailed answer than last year, when credit options were widespread and adequate liquidity ...
It's still a good time to sell, refinance or recapitalize your business: headlines can be misleading, but the sky is not falling and it is still a very good time to sell, refinance or recapitalize a business.(FRANCHISE FINANCE TACTICS)
Dec 01, 2007; ... It is difficult to pick up a newspaper or magazine these days without reading about the dramatic changes taking place in the global financing markets. In March, many heard about a dramatic sell-off of U.S. subprime mortgage assets on fears of rising homeowner defaults. In June, readers ...
IFA wins first round in federal case: IFA believes Congress has a mandate and an obligation to address immigration reform at the federal level, in a fair, comprehensive way.(FW FOCUS: GOVERNMENT RELATIONS)(International Franchise Association and AFL-CIO)
Dec 01, 2007; ... Recently, a U.S. District Court blocked the federal government from implementing its new "final rule" requiring increased employer action in response to "no match" letters. In August, the International Franchise Association joined a lawsuit against the federal government to stop the ...
Op-ed: franchises, small businesses would suffer under "carried interest" tax.(FW FOCUS: GOVERNMENT RELATIONS)
Dec 01, 2007; ... Legislation proposed this summer would alter the way private-equity compensation arrangements are taxed, raising the taxes on "carried interest" payments for managing partners and essentially penalizing entrepreneurial risk-taking. The following op-ed appeared in the Oct. 8 issue of ...
2008 in the states--politics over policy: an overcrowded ballot will assure political posturing when Congress and state legislatures convene.(FW FOCUS: GOVERNMENT RELATIONS)
Dec 01, 2007; ... As Americans head into the New Year, they may already be tiring of a presidential race that remains months away from its conclusion. Chances are the airwaves are already being infiltrated with ads "paid for by the Committee to Elect Me President." Unfortunately, with other state and ...
FranPAC report card.(FW FOCUS: GOVERNMENT RELATIONS)(International Franchise Association)
Dec 01, 2007; ... The International Franchise Association's current financial support to candidates for federal office as of mid-October is reflected in the following "report card." IFA's political action committee, FranPAC, supports pro-franchise, pro-business candidates for U.S. Congress. ...
Exclusive gathering of top franchising executives launches new annual IFA program.(FW FOCUS: INAUGURAL EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE)(International Franchise Association)(Conference notes)
Dec 01, 2007 ... The combination of stellar programming and notable business visionaries drew more than 50 top-level franchise executives to the Royal Palms Resort & Spa in Phoenix this fall. The International Franchise Association's Executive Leadership Conference--the first of its kind--was conducted ...
Franchising expansion fueled by industry entrepreneurs.(SPECIAL REPORT)
Dec 01, 2007; ... Franchising has been on a fast growth trajectory since 2000. Much of that growth has come from established franchise systems continuing to expand their presence across the United States. Some of that growth also has been fueled by entrepreneurs who are using the franchise business model to ...
Betting against conventional wisdom: enhancing decision-making skills increases your odds of achieving desired results.(FW FOCUS: MANAGEMENT & OPERATIONS)
Dec 01, 2007; ... Would it feel like if one gambled his career to make a crucial business decision, only to have a famous commentator deride the move as "nothing of value" and "a dark deed done in the night?" Well, that's exactly what happened in '67, and at $7 million, this decision came with plenty of ...
Identifying future franchise system leaders: hire the best candidate who can be found and hire for the future, not for today.(FW FOCUS: MANAGEMENT & OPERATIONS)
Dec 01, 2007; ... Corporate management educator and researcher Jim Collins wrote in his book "From Good to Great" that one must have the right people on the bus and the right people in the right seats to become a great company. Every franchise organization wants to grow a strong viable franchise ...
Give franchisees a head start on success: having a successful franchise depends a lot on whether the owner knows how to run the business. Knowing the rules is part of what helps franchisees to be successful.(FW FOCUS: MANAGEMENT & OPERATIONS)
Dec 01, 2007; ... Topping the list of rules for running a successful small business is the U.S. Internal Revenue Service Tax Rule: pay what should be paid, when it should be paid. This could be easier said than done. Knowing which taxes a franchise is responsible for, and when those taxes should be paid is ...
Veterans Franchise small-business sales hit 1,000 milestone: 200 more sales are pending in "VetFran" program designed to financially assist military veterans.(FW FOCUS: HONORING AMERICA'S VETERANS)
Dec 01, 2007 ... As the nation prepared to observe Veterans Day n Nov. 11, the International Franchise Association announced that its "VetFran" program, created to aid former military personnel in the transition to civilian life, has enabled 1,000 veterans to become franchise small-business owners and has ...
Keys to a successful start-up: satisfied first-year franchisees are essential to validation and the consistent growth of the franchised concept year after year.(FW FOCUS: FRANCHISE RELATIONS)
Dec 01, 2007; ... Picture an excited new franchisee ready to join a growing franchise system. This new franchisee has already made a life-changing decision after searching for the right concept and the right company. He strongly believes that the franchise organization offer is the perfect fit for his ...
Gen. Colin Powell to address IFA 48th Annual Convention: the International Franchise Association's Opening General Session keynote speaker for the organization's 48th annual convention will be retired U.S. Army Gen. Colin Powell, announced IFA Chairman Michael M. Isakson.(FW FOCUS: FRANCHISING EVENTS)
Dec 01, 2007; ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Retired U.S. Army General Colin Powell became the 65th Secretary of State on Jan. 20, 2001. As he stated during his confirmation hearing, the guiding principle of U.S. foreign policy during his tenure was that "America stands ready to help any country that ...
Welcome to the great franchise idea exchange! Orlando is scheduled to host thousands of franchising representatives who will gather to exchange ideas Feb. 9 to 12.(FW FOCUS: FRANCHISING EVENTS)(International Franchise Association)(Conference news)
Dec 01, 2007 ... A flyer e-mailed to association members posed the question, "Why should you invest time and money to attend the International Franchise Association's Annual Convention?" The typical answers about attending the event might include exposure to new ideas and strategies, participating in ...
Encore performance for Franchise Expo South should be a showstopper.(FW FOCUS: FRANCHISE EXPO)
Dec 01, 2007; ... It has taken less than a year for word to spread among the franchising community that Miami is the place to be in January. In fact, for some it took only a matter of minutes to realize that the Franchise Expo South is not an average event. "It was absolutely the best franchise ...
The world's hottest franchise concepts premiering in the South: Miami Beach Convention Center, Florida, January 11-13, 2008.(FRANCHISE EXPO SOUTH)
Dec 01, 2007 ... Franchise Expo South Exhibitors 3 Day Closets Booth #146 7-Eleven Booth #333 AccuDiagnostics Booth #134 Alloy Wheel/Repair Specialists Booth #127 Alphagraphics Booth #636 ...
IFA Publications Net Four Design Awards.(FW FOCUS AWARDS)
Dec 01, 2007 ... The International Franchise Association's flagship publication, Franchising World, has reaped more awards for its outstanding graphic design. Honored each year since 2002, the magazine earned recent recognition for design excellence. IFA also garnered kudos for the association's Membership ...
Welcome new members.(FW FOCUS: WELCOME NEW MEMBERS)
Dec 01, 2007 ... Franchise Systems Age Advantage Home Care Franchising, Inc., La Mesa, Califl, Contact Gregory Archer Air Advantage Franchising Group, Frankenmuth, Mich., Contact David Simmet All Star Franchising, LLC, Ann Arbor, Mich., Contact Brent Wall ...
ADIR Restaurants Corp.(PEOPLE)
Dec 01, 2007 ... ADIR Restaurants Corp. named Rick ...
Brooke Corporation.(PEOPLE)
Dec 01, 2007 ... Brooke Corporation appointed Keith Bouchey director, president ...
Fitness Together Franchise.(PEOPLE)
Dec 01, 2007 ... Fitness Together Franchise named Samuel ...
Gray Plant Mooty.(PEOPLE)
Dec 01, 2007 ... Gray Plant Mooty hired Ashley M. Ewald and Katherine Wallman as ...
Homewatch International.(PEOPLE)
Dec 01, 2007 ... Homewatch International hired Rick Greenbaum, ...
InterContinental Hotels Group.(PEOPLE)
Dec 01, 2007 ... InterContinental Hotels Group appointed Tom Seddon ...
Mullin House.(PEOPLE)(Robert D. Royse Jr., Zachary A. Copp and Laine Schroeder appointed)(Brief article)
Dec 01, 2007 ... Mullin House, formerly Cheryl Mullin & Associates, named Dyan House partner, hired ...
Polio Campero.(PEOPLE)
Dec 01, 2007 ... Todd Deckert joined Polio Campero's U.S. division as ...
RE/MAX International.(PEOPLE)
Dec 01, 2007 ... RE/MAX International named David M ....
Two Guys and a Truck.(PEOPLE)
Dec 01, 2007 ... Two Guys and a Truck hired Brendan Bowie as marketing director of ...
Metal Supermarkets.(Mergers, Acquisitions and Transactions)
Dec 01, 2007 ... Metal Supermarkets acquired ...
Byron Ashbridge and Joe Pitt, who operate five Sona MedSpa International franchises in North Carolina.(Mergers, Acquisitions and Transactions)
Dec 01, 2007 ... Byron Ashbridge and Joe Pitt, who operate five Sona MedSpa International ...
Critter Control founder and CEO Captain Kevin Clark was winner of the First International Game Fish Association.(Awards & Honors)(Brief article)
Dec 01, 2007 ... Critter Control founder and CEO Captain Kevin Clark was winner of the First International Game ...
Express Personnel Services.(Awards & Honors)
Dec 01, 2007 ... Express Personnel Services was named one of ...
Hilton Sedona Resort & Spa.(Awards & Honors)
Dec 01, 2007 ... Meetings & Conventions magazine named Hilton ...
Pet Butler.(Awards & Honors)(Celebration of Enterprise)(Brief article)
Dec 01, 2007 ... Pet Butler was named a "Celebration of Enterprise" award winner for companies ...
SUBWAY.(Awards & Honors)
Dec 01, 2007 ... SUBWAY presented its Franchisee of the Year awards to Savana and Jennifer Som ...
Two Men And A Truck.(Awards & Honors)(J.D. Power and Associates)(Brief article)
Dec 01, 2007 ... The J.D. Power and Associates 2007 Full-Service Moving Company Customer Satisfaction ...
Brooke Franchise Corp.(Milestones)
Dec 01, 2007 ... Brooke Franchise Corp. reached ...
Extreme Pita.(Milestones)
Dec 01, 2007 ... Extreme Pita ...
FranNet.(Milestones)
Dec 01, 2007 ... FranNet is ...
The Little Gym International.(Milestones)
Dec 01, 2007 ... The Little Gym International ...
N-Hance.(Milestones)
Dec 01, 2007 ... N-Hance opened its 150th franchise ...
Petland.(Milestones)
Dec 01, 2007 ... Petland celebrated ...
Yogen Fruz.(Growth)
Dec 01, 2007 ... Yogen Fruz completed a master franchise agreement with ...
Grins 2 Go.(Marketing)(Brief article)
Dec 01, 2007 ... Grins 2 Go conducted its third annual Kids' Watch throughout October during which franchise units across the country ...
L A Weight Loss.(Marketing)(Food and Drug Administration)(Brief article)
Dec 01, 2007 ... L A Weight Loss sent 20,800 brownies to 1,300 journalists nationwide to taste-test its new fat ...
The Little Gym.(Marketing)
Dec 01, 2007 ... The Little Gym joined Walt Disney Pictures in a strategic ...
Postal Annex+.(Marketing)
Dec 01, 2007 ... Postal Annex+ changed ...
Rent-N-Roll.(Marketing)
Dec 01, 2007 ... RENT-N-ROLL is re-branding to ...
Two Men And A Truck.(Marketing)
Dec 01, 2007 ... Two Men And A Truck installed an environmentally-friendly, 123-foot tall ...
PostNet.(Sharing Franchise Opportunities)
Dec 01, 2007 ... PostNet area franchisee and IFA board member John Francis participated in a roundtable informational interview "A Day in the Life of ..." during ...
International Franchise Association programs and calendar of industry events.(Calendar)
Dec 01, 2007 ... 2008 JANUARY 11-13--Franchise Expo South Miami Beach Convention Center 14-15--How to Recruit Better Candidates & Close More Franchise Sales Management 2000 Tucson 23-24--How to Become a More Effective Field Consultant Management 2000 Tucson ...