Franchising World back issues from January 2008:
Franchising's premiere event begins next month.(IN THIS ISSUE)
Jan 01, 2008; ... The 2008 International Franchise Association Annual Convention will deliver on its promises to empower, enlighten and educate. The Convention Committee, which is chaired by PostNet International Franchise Corp. Pres. and CEO Steve Greenbaum, CFE, worked diligently and has formulated a ...
Quality, consistency and value: the hallmarks of franchising ... and of IFA.(IFA PRESIDENT'S COLUMN)(International Franchise Association)
Jan 01, 2008; ... Now that the holidays are behind us and New Year's Resolutions loom ahead, convention season has gotten its cue to shift into high gear. Next month, Orlando is the place to be if you're a franchise professional seeking to sharpen your industry skills and network with thousands of your ...
Introducing the 2008 IFA Executive Committee and Board of Directors.(2008 IFA CONVENTION PREVIEW)(International Franchise Association)
Jan 01, 2008 ... The International Franchise Association's leadership determines and follows the association's mission statement to protect, enhance and promote franchising, and its vision to act as the pre-eminent voice and acknowledged leader for franchising worldwide. The board of directors includes ...
2008 International Franchise Association Board of Directors' Nominees.(2008 IFA CONVENTION PREVIEW)
Jan 01, 2008 ... The International Franchise Association's board of directors welcomes these franchise executives who will focus their respective experiences, talents and insights to benefit the association's primary leadership group. The nominees will assume their posts during the association's 48th ...
A brave new workplace: creating an innovative environment for today's top talent.(2008 IFA CONVENTION PREVIEW)
Jan 01, 2008; ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Even though the phrase "work/life balance" is used very liberally these days, life can often seem more like a juggling act than a balancing one. Whether your life includes work and children, work and caring for older parents, work and time for yourself or ...
Maintaining unity in a franchise system: maintaining unity within a franchise system is paramount if a brand is to succeed. Several members of the franchising industry, representing different brands and offering varying views, provide their insights on what is involved in ensuring cohesion among corporate, field and franchisee operations.(2008 IFA CONVENTION PREVIEW)(International Franchise Association )
Jan 01, 2008; ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Managing the Mindset of a Franchise Organization Matt "Red" Boswell Founder and Chief Executive Officer Pet Butler Managing an organization's psyche is one of a franchise company's top jobs. Just like giving birth to a new ...
Acknowledging success: how to build an effective franchise recognition program: building an effective franchise recognition program can be a crucial element in promoting the actions, diligence and planning required for being a successful franchisee.(2008 IFA CONVENTION PREVIEW)(International Franchise Association)
Jan 01, 2008; ... Building an effective franchise recognition program must start with a simple goal: to acknowledge, to appreciate, and to award treasured franchisees. The basis for such recognition programs relies on the consistent achievements and accomplishments of its owners, each of whom contribute to ...
Goal planning breeds business success.(2008 IFA CONVENTION PREVIEW)
Jan 01, 2008; ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] If you don't know where you are going, any road will do --Lewis Carroll, author of Alice in Wonderland. Lewis Carroll's words, though over a century old, seem especially appropriate when thinking about goal planning in a business ...
Leveraging contacts after the convention is over: the best method to leveraging contacts after the convention is over is to start before the convention begins.(2008 IFA CONVENTION PREVIEW)(International Franchise Association)
Jan 01, 2008; ... The thing that is so great about the International Franchise Association's annual convention is the opportunity for networking that results in long-term contacts, both personally and professionally. And the IFA convention gets better and better each year on many levels. So, how ...
48th Annual International Franchise Convention.
Jan 01, 2008; ... LETTER FROM THE 2008 CONVENTION COMMITTEE CHAIRMAN: Dear Franchise Professional, Prepare to be empowered, enlightened and educated! We are pleased to invite you to attend the most significant event in franchising--the IFA's 48th Annual Convention, "Building the Future ...
Special events.
Jan 01, 2008 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] FRANPAC SPECIAL EVENTS Please join us again for the FranPAC Silent Auction, held in the Exhibit Hall during regular Exhibit hours. The silent auction is a great way to support FranPAC by bidding on travel packages, electronics and other ...
Exhibitors.(EXHIBITS)
Jan 01, 2008 ... OUR EXHIBIT HALL Our Exhibit Hall is a one-stop shopping experience for the latest and greatest in services and products available to the franchising community. Your business solution partners are eager to meet you and demonstrate a wide selection of state-of-the-art support ...
Convention information.
Jan 01, 2008 ... 48TH ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL FRANCHISE CONVENTION FEBRUARY 9-12, 2008 // MARRIOTT WORLD CENTER // ORLANDO, FL [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] WHERE DREAMS COME TRUE The Marriott World Center offers a multitude of on-site activities amidst 200 acres of lush tropical ...
You're "lobbyist?" So, what do you do, anyway? From strength in numbers to targeted outreach, IFA promotes franchising industry's interests.(FW FOCUS: GOVERNMENT RELATIONS)(International Franchise Association)
Jan 01, 2008; ... Within the nation's capital, a robust subculture of political enthusiasts, politicians, lobbyists, interest groups and political commentators is thriving. The International Franchise Association, headquartered in Washington, D.C., has made its government relations efforts a top ...
California: a profile: this profile is part of an occasional examining the issues and atmosphere guiding politics and policy in the various states.(FW FOCUS: GOVERNMENT RELATIONS)
Jan 01, 2008; ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The Facts Often referred to as "The California Republic," a reference to the Bear Flag Revolt of 1846. Nickname: The Golden State Capital: Sacramento State Motto: Eureka! (I have found it!) 31st ...
FranPAC report card.(FW FOCUS: GOVERNMENT RELATIONS)(Statistical table)
Jan 01, 2008; ... FranPAC Report Card The International Franchise Association's current financial suppoort to candidates for federal office as of mid-November is reflected in the following "report card" IFA's political action committee, FranPAC, supports pro-franchise, pro-business ...
When is it time to change management? Identifying the most effective CEO for a franchise enterprise is a complicated, time-consuming and sometimes painful task, but installing the right CEO is the only way to push the company to the next stage.(FW FOCUS: MANAGEMENT & OPERATIONS)
Jan 01, 2008; ... Without exception, the success of any company, including a franchise company, is directly related to its leadership. Conversely, the root cause of a failed enterprise is without question the product of the decisions (and non-decisions) of its leader. Obviously, determining when to replace ...
Managing the outside sales representative: by using behavioral techniques, franchise systems can determine the traits necessary for success.(FW FOCUS: MANAGEMENT & OPERATIONS)
Jan 01, 2008; ... Franchise companies are seeking ways for potential franchisees who have certain personal and professional characteristics to determine if the person they're recruiting would be suitable to run a successful franchise. According to articles by FranChoice CEO Jeff Elgin and Andrew A. Caffey; ...
Support a cause and get an effect: charitable team-building exercises are important not only for the immediate experience of the activities performed by the participants, but also for the community's perception of the franchise's commitment to making a positive difference.(FW FOCUS: MANAGEMENT & OPERATIONS)
Jan 01, 2008; ... Renowned physicist Albert Einstein once said, "The value of a man should be seen in what he gives." If the mission of an upcoming annual franchisee event is to create a meaningful, memorable and heartwarming experience for each attendee, then consider a team-building activity ...
Hey mister, we can't take that $5 bill: redesigned currency is safer, smarter and more secure.(FW FOCUS: MANAGEMENT & OPERATIONS)
Jan 01, 2008 ... Before the franchisee small-business owner dials the authorities about a customer passing strange-looking bills, the U.S. government wants businesses to know it has unveiled a new $5 bill. It is part of the government's ongoing commitment to protect U.S. currency from counterfeiters. The ...
Sharing best practices: building a culture of information sharing improves operations, boosts franchise relations and saves time.(FW FOCUS: FRANCHISE RELATIONS)
Jan 01, 2008; ... If others are doing well, people tend to be interested in what they are doing and how they're doing it, so that they, too, can be successful. Sharing best practices is a key part attributing to the success of any organization. Similar to the old saying, "Learn from other's mistakes," it's ...
Ensuring your franchise's involvement in diverse neighborhoods: engaging in and building relationships in the diverse communities where you own a franchise helps ensure success.(FW FOCUS: DIVERSITY)
Jan 01, 2008; ... Perhaps your franchise company plans to open a store in a community in which the majority of the population is composed of one or more racial or ethnic minority groups. Perhaps the plan is to open a store in a highly-multicultural community. Perhaps the franchise system already ...
London host city for International Symposium on franchising: annual gathering concentrates efforts, energy on global expansion.(FW FOCUS: INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT)
Jan 01, 2008 ... [ILLUSTRATIONS OMITTED] Designed specifically for franchise professionals whose mission is expanding their company internationally, the joint annual British Franchise Association-International Franchise Association International Symposium on Franchising met in October in London ....
Bulgaria--bullish on franchising: Bulgaria's franchise market is still mostly unexplored and untapped.(FW FOCUS: INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT)
Jan 01, 2008; ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Bulgaria is an often overlooked, but potentially profitable country for franchisors interested Pin international expansion. The country that was once behind the Iron Curtain is now moving with a groundswell of economic change. A stable political climate, ...
It's a wrap for 2007: seven cities played host to International Franchise Association's Legal Roundtable Series and Franchise Development Seminars garnering quality audiences during 2007.(FW FOCUS: IFA EVENTS)(Discussion)
Jan 01, 2008 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Education was the central focus ever since the U.S. Federal Trade Commission revised its Franchise Rule in early 2007. For those playing a role in how their companies conduct business, understanding the implications of the revisions were paramount. That is ...
Viewpoint: truly "Super" Session.(FW FOCUS: IFA EVENTS)(International Franchise Association )
Jan 01, 2008; ... Another excellent Franchise Development Super Session has concluded, as well as an all round great trip out west. Why would one go? Instead of throwing around lots of generic reasons like getting people motivated, learning new ideas, making connections and networking, let's get to the ...
The West Coast Franchise Expo gets rave reviews.(FW FOCUS: IFA EVENTS)
Jan 01, 2008; ... Forget Sunset Boulevard and the Hollywood Hills, the West Coast Franchise Expo was the place to be during October in Los Angeles. More than 10,000 people attended the fourth annual event, including the industry's top franchisors and franchisees. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] ...
Two terms combine to create small-business ownership opportunities for veterans.(FW FOCUS: HONORING AMERICA'S VETERANS)
Jan 01, 2008 ... "VetFran" is increasingly popping up to remind those within franchising industry circles and beyond that the two terms "veterans" and "franchising" can combine as one sure way to create small-business ownership opportunities for former military veterans. In 2007, such ...
Welcome new members!(FW FOCUS: WELCOME NEW MEMBERS)
Jan 01, 2008 ... Franchise Systems ARCUBE Franchising, Inc., Richardson, Texas, Contact Rita Damle BlueLens Franchise Group, Southport, Conn., Contact Sean Meehan Chick N' Friends Franchise Systems, Inc., Columbia, Md., Contact Rhodney Lloyd Color World ...
Accor North America.(People)
Jan 01, 2008 ... Accor North America promoted Dana Peluso to ...
Adventures in Advertising.(People)
Jan 01, 2008 ... Adventures in Advertising hired Gary Goodhart as northeast ...
BrightStar Healthcare.(People)
Jan 01, 2008 ... BrightStar Healthcare appointed Ray Moore, ...
F.C. Dadson.(People)
Jan 01, 2008 ... F.C. Dadson welcomed ...
Fitness Together Franchise Corp.(People)
Jan 01, 2008 ... Fitness Together Franchise Corp. named ...
FOCUS Brands.(People)(promotions of Greg Regian, Mike Shattuck and Jocelyn Blain)(Brief article)
Jan 01, 2008 ... FOCUS Brands promoted Greg Regian to chief marketing officer, Mike Shattuck to senior vice president of international, Jocelyn Blain to senior ...
The Auto Glass Replacement Safety Standard.(People)
Jan 01, 2008 ... The Auto Glass Replacement Safety Standard named Glass Doctor Vice President of ...
Haynes and Boone, LLP.(People)(appointment of Joyce Mazero at Nina McLemore Inc)(Brief article)
Jan 01, 2008 ... Haynes and Boone, LLP partner Joyce Mazero has been selected to serve on the ...
Hurricane Grill and Wings.(People)(appointment of Lori Cuonze and Kim Murphy)(Brief article)
Jan 01, 2008 ... Hurricane Grill and Wings named Lori Cuonze as vice president of mar keting and communications ...
International Center for Entrepreneurial Development.(People)
Jan 01, 2008 ... The International Center for Entrepreneurial Development named Charles W. Mudd as ...
InterContinental Hotels Group.(People)
Jan 01, 2008 ... InterContinental Hotels Group appointed Gina LaBarre vice president, brand management of ...
INTERIORS by Decorating Den.(People)
Jan 01, 2008 ... Jeff Bevis, CFE, has been named ...
Women's Franchise & Distribution Forum.(People)
Jan 01, 2008 ... Massaggiano President and owner Michelle Novak was appointed to the advisory ...
Nationwide Floor & Window Coverings.(People)
Jan 01, 2008 ... Nationwide Floor & Window Coverings announced the appointment of Meg ...
Qdoba Mexican Grill.(People)
Jan 01, 2008 ... Qdoba Mexican Grill hired Lisa Dahl as chief financial ...
Submarina Inc.(People)(appointments of Jeff Warfield,Mimi Zeller and Charles Lynn Lowder)(Brief article)
Jan 01, 2008 ... Submarina Inc. has filled three executive management positions: Jeff Warfield took over as chairman of the board and CEO, Mimi Zeller was ...
The Dwyer Group.(Awards & Honors)(Dwyer Group Inc.)(Brief article)
Jan 01, 2008 ... The Dwyer Group was named one of the "Best Companies to Work for in Texas" by Texas Monthly, sponsored by the Texas ...
Gray Plant Mooty.(Awards & Honors)(John W. Mooty)(Brief article)
Jan 01, 2008 ... Franklin Jesse, Gaylen Knack and Robert Zisk of Gray Plant Mooty law firm have been recognized in The International Who's Who of Franchise Lawyers 2008. John W. Mooty was recently honored with the Marry Baskerville Philanthropy ...
Haynes and Boone LLP.(Awards & Honors)(ClientConnect)(Brief article)
Jan 01, 2008 ... ClientConnect, a software company created by Haynes and Boone LLP, was honored as one of the Dallas ...
HomeVestors of America.(Awards & Honors)
Jan 01, 2008 ... HomeVestors of America was ranked among the "Dallas 100" by the Caruth ...
Wyndham Worldwide.(Awards & Honors)(Stephen Po Holmes)(Wyndham International Inc.)(Brief article)
Jan 01, 2008 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Stephen Po Holmes, chairman, president and CEO of Wyndham Worldwide received the Travel Industry ...
Liberty Tax Service.(Awards & Honors)(John Hewitt)(Brief article)
Jan 01, 2008 ... Liberty Tax Service CEO and Founder John Hewitt has been named one of the Accounting Today ...
2008 Zagat Survey.(Awards & Honors)
Jan 01, 2008 ... The 2008 Zagat Survey announced that Polio Campero in ...
Proforma.(Awards & Honors)
Jan 01, 2008 ... Proforma owners Gidget Tracy and Holly Ambrose were named finalists in the ...
Stroller Strides.(Awards & Honors)(Brief article)
Jan 01, 2008 ... Stroller Strides won the Stevie Award for "Best Overall Company of the Year, ...
Annex Brands.(Community Service)(Annex Brands Inc. offers free mailbox rental)(Brief article)
Jan 01, 2008 ... Annex Brands stores in San Diego offered six months of free mailbox rental and up to five ...
Big O Tires.(Community Service)(Big O Tires Inc. awarded scholarships to 11 college students)(Brief article)
Jan 01, 2008 ... The Big O Tires Scholarship Fund awarded scholarships to 11 college students from schools in Arizona, California, ...
Church's Chicken.(Community Service)
Jan 01, 2008 ... Falcon Holdings LLC donated $26,000 to the Muscular Dystrophy Association on ...
FASTSIGNS.(Community Service)(Cory Merchant)(Jeff Youngblood)(Brief article)
Jan 01, 2008 ... Jeff Youngblood and Cory Merchant, co-owners of the FASTSIGNS center in Irving, Texas made good on their commitment to give back to the community by challenging their staff to select a local business or ...
Qdoba Mexican Grill.(Community Service)
Jan 01, 2008 ... Qdoba Mexican Grill has committed $10,000 and employee volunteer ...
Schlotzsky.(Community Service)(Brief article)
Jan 01, 2008 ... Schlotzsky's, which hosts Austin, Texas' longest-running 5k race, the Bun Run, launched a t-shirt design contest with cash prices for winners. The event hosts 5,000 participants and raises an average $50,000 for Austin Sunshine ...
Leaving the light on ...(NEWS BRIEFS)
Jan 01, 2008 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] As the debates heat up and election time draws near, Motel 6's famous spokesman Tom Bodett tackles the major issues between red states and blue states--conflicts like who has the best potato salad and who has the best selection when ordering coffee--in his ...
Sport Clips.(Community Service)(Brief article)
Jan 01, 2008 ... Sport Clips included two recent Purple Heart recipients among 19 clients, stylists, franchisees and area developers as drivers of a NASCAR racer to participate in the MVP 500 Richard Petty Driving Experience at ...
WineStyles.(Community Service)(Share Our Strength partnered with WineStyles)(Brief article)
Jan 01, 2008 ... WineStyles partnered with Share Our Strength, an organization working to end childhood hunger in America, to launch the Series Wine Club, Collaboration Wines ...
Froots.(Growth)
Jan 01, 2008 ... Froots appointed Austin-based Two Eyes Blue, LLC as its exclusive area franchise ...
Mister Softee.(Growth)(Brief article)
Jan 01, 2008 ... Mister Softee recently rolled into the streets of Suzhou, China making history, the ...