Franchising World back issues from April 2009:
Franchising's magic: multi-unit operations.(IN THIS ISSUE)(International Franchise Association)(Conference news)
Apr 01, 2009; ... The recent International Franchise Association's 49th Annual Convention provided new and innovative strategies for operating in less than prosperous times. One element continues to weave itself into the fabric of franchising: the positive belief that franchising will be one of the ...
New laws threaten multi-unit owner growth and expansion: "perfect storm" of organized-labor legislative proposals is aimed squarely at multi-unit owners.(IFA PRESIDENT AND CEO'S COLUMN)
Apr 01, 2009; ... Multi-unit franchise ownership continues to increase in popularity as a growth strategy for franchising. Data show that since 2004, multi-unit operators control almost half of franchised units and about 20 percent of franchisees are multi-unit operators. Industry-research firm FRANdata ...
From single-unit owners to multi-unit achievers: a challenging but rewarding growth strategy.(USING MULTI-UNIT FRANCHISING TO EXPAND THE BRAND)(Cover story)
Apr 01, 2009; ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] As we look around the franchising community, it has become increasingly obvious that every year, more franchisees are becoming multi-unit operators, and more franchisors are focusing their development efforts on these multi-unit achievers. Many franchisors ...
Nurturing multi-unit operators to success: nurturing multi-unit operators requires training, guiding and nourishing them on the path to success.(USING MULTI-UNIT FRANCHISING TO EXPAND THE BRAND)
Apr 01, 2009; ... The following suggestions are in no particular order, nor ranked as to relative value since that would depend on your situation and the environment in which you are living. No matter what that environment was in the past, we can all agree there have been and continue to be, significant ...
How multi-unit operations boost a franchise: the benefits far outweigh the challenges.(USING MULTI-UNIT FRANCHISING TO EXPAND THE BRAND)
Apr 01, 2009; ... When building a franchise system, there are several ways to grow: by single-unit franchising, multi-unit franchising, or a combination. Multi-unit growth can provide accelerated growth of the brand versus single-unit operations, as well as other significant rewards that can be realized. ...
Minimize the messages, multiply the messengers: giving employees direction on priorities will mobilize your organization and benefit the entire organization.(USING MULTI-UNIT FRANCHISING TO EXPAND THE BRAND)
Apr 01, 2009; ... If you are a multi-unit franchisee, you will never be able to successfully communicate everything you want to all of your employees in all of your locations. You know this already, of course. You have come to terms with all the other things you can't do yourself to run your ...
Cash falling through the cracks? By evaluating existing systems and practices, cash that could fall through the cracks can be recovered and channeled back into the company.(SPECIAL REPORT: SUCCEEDING IN CHALLENGING TIMES)
Apr 01, 2009; ... It's hard to imagine anyone who isn't watching his or her expenses today, as avoiding the issue could have adverse effects in business, as well as personally. Unfortunately, even those who monitor their costs closely can still find themselves on the losing end of this economic tug-of-war ....
The brighter side of tax day: there is money out there begging to be claimed.(SPECIAL REPORT: SUCCEEDING IN CHALLENGING TIMES)
Apr 01, 2009; ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] While recent and ongoing economic concerns have forced some franchisors and franchisees into a state of financial panic, there can be a brighter side to tax day. Each year as tax time approaches, scrambling to collect funds to pay those taxes is top of ...
Eight proven steps to growing during a recession: have the courage to reinvent your franchise.(SPECIAL REPORT: SUCCEEDING IN CHALLENGING TIMES)
Apr 01, 2009; ... The star of franchising continues to shine brightly, even in these dark recessionary times. While independent retailers have been filing for bankruptcy and shuttering their doors, franchises have remained strong overall. I believe that is because the fundamental strengths of ...
Franchisees screaming for more customers, but budget limited? Your franchisees should be thriving with new customers, even with a limited marketing and advertising budget, even in a challenging economic environment. There are unlimited resources available.(SPECIAL REPORT: SUCCEEDING IN CHALLENGING TIMES)
Apr 01, 2009; ... New customers are the life-blood for any business. Limited advertising and marketing funds are not reasons for lagging sales or keeping a franchisee's business from thriving. Franchisees are screaming for more customers and their marketing resources are limitless regardless of the budget ....
All aboard the "brandwagon": online video becomes the hot ticket for franchisees to increase customers in tough economic times.(SPECIAL REPORT: SUCCEEDING IN THE CHALLENGING TIMES)
Apr 01, 2009; ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] With the economic crisis continuing to cripple Wall Street as well as Main Street, franchise owners are now forced to develop new ways to grow their businesses and attract customers. As consumer spending and confidence plummet, people will buy products and ...
Optimism, leadership and networking merge in San Diego.(4th annual franchise convention: a photo feature)(Conference news)
Apr 01, 2009 ... There may be have been a few rain clouds and below average temperatures, but that didn't dampen the experiences of more than 2,300 franchise professionals who gathered in San Diego for the International Franchise Association's 49th Annual Convention at the Manchester Grand Hyatt. A buoyant ...
IFA restaurant members.(Directory)
Apr 01, 2009 ... ALAMO DRAFTHOUSE CINEMAS (512) 219-7800 (512) 532-0820 FAX 1717 W. 6th Street, Suite 351, Austin, TX 78703 Email: franchise@drafthouse.com Internet: http://www.drafthouse.com ALL AMERICAN ICE CREAM & FROZEN YOGURT ...
What will the healthy families Act mean for your franchised business? Congress will likely consider legislative measures to mandate a minimum amount of employer-provided paid sick leave in 2009.(GOVERNMENT RELATIONS)
Apr 01, 2009; ... As the federal government addresses the economic challenges facing the United States, this spring the International Franchise Association is working to encourage lawmakers to look to franchised-small businesses to help lead the economy out of recession. Franchised businesses represent more ...
The Business Activity Tax Simplification Act: Congress expected to address economic nexus confusion.(GOVERNMENT RELATIONS)
Apr 01, 2009; ... The discussion of state nexus and business activity taxes is not new to these pages. The issue has confounded franchise company CFOs for several years now and the International Franchise Association has continued to relay these concerns to Congress. During the last session of Congress ...
Convention-goers boost FranPAC donations more than $150k.(GOVERNMENT RELATIONS)
Apr 01, 2009; ... The International Franchise Association's Political action committee, FranPAC, tallied donations from is popular events conducted during the association's annual convention to the figure of $151,770 to aid franchise-friendly lawmakers. The "365" Club, the VIP reception with former ...
IFA to SBA: goodwill financing guide misses the mark: the proposed rule change would immediately devalue many small businesses. (After this article was prepared, IFA met with the U.S. Senate Small Business Committee and SBA policy staff to craft a compromise on goodwill financing. SBA indicated it will consider an alternative policy from IFA.).(GOVERNMENT RELATIONS)
Apr 01, 2009 ... Changes announced to the U.S. Small Business Administration policy guidance on the financing of goodwill do little to resolve the concerns of the franchise business industry, and only add more confusion and uncertainty during a time of economic crisis, the International Franchise ...
MinorityFran, U.S. Conference of Mayors partner for seminars.(DIVERSITY)(International Franchise Association)(Conference news)
Apr 01, 2009; ... The International Franchise Association's Minority-Fran program will conduct one-day franchise seminars and work closely with mayors across the country. Building on the partnership established last year with the U.S. Conference of Mayors and their newly-established Task Force on ...
Experienced franchisors weigh in on tactics: is no news, good news? Healthy relationships are the backbone of any successful business.(FRANCHISE RELATIONS)
Apr 01, 2009; ... Franchisors, like anyone else, are probably growing weary of what is becoming the most common way to start a sentence these days, "In today's uncertain economic times, it's more important than ever to ..." Unfortunately, here it is, one more time, with the ending appropriate ...
Determining the best international partner match.(INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT)
Apr 01, 2009; ... Selecting the best international partner underpins the essence of franchising (and joint venturing for that matter). It establishes the foundation for launching a brand and for a sustainable, successful franchise business relationship in any given international market. Notice the emphasis ...
The Foreign Corrupt Practices Act: implications on systems, franchisees: the prospect of a government investigation into FCPA violations is frightening, and frankly, that is just what the government intends.(INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT)
Apr 01, 2009; ... With the economic crisis in full swing, most businesses are trying to cut costs and follow he old adage, "a penny saved is a penny earned." Now is not the time to scrimp on compliance costs, especially in the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act arena, where cutting back on compliance efforts now ...
Franchising scholarship to aid freshman's career aspirations.(HONORS AND EDUCATION)
Apr 01, 2009; ... The franchising industry contributes to fostering young entrepreneurs' exploration of business-format franchising through an innovative and generous scholarship. Binghamton University (Binghamton, N.Y.) freshman Shawn Goldsmith was awarded the Don DeBolt Franchising Scholarship of $5,000 ...
Put franchising's leaders in the spotlight: nominations due June 30.(AWARDS & RECOGNITION)
Apr 01, 2009 ... The International Franchise Association annually recognizes an elite group of individuals who excel in the industry by honoring them with the association's highest awards during its annual convention. These individuals have been singled out for their accomplishments and truly merit these ...
International Franchise Association: programs and calendar of events.(IMPORTANT DATES IN FRANCHISING CALENDAR)(Calendar)
Apr 01, 2009 ... 2009 APRIL 14-16-Creating Strategic Value, Implementing Strategic Planning and Utilizing the Balanced Scorecard Nova Southeastern University Fort Lauderdale, Fla. 14-16-Strategic Planning and The Balanced Scorecard Nova Southeastern University Fort ...
New program supports employment success of injured veterans: program aims to dispel myths related to people with two increasingly common battlefield injuries.(HONORING AMERICA'S VETERANS)
Apr 01, 2009 ... The U.S. Department of Labor recently launched Americas Heroes at Work, a program designed to help employers support veterans who are coping with two increasingly common battlefield injuries: traumatic brain injury and post-traumatic stress disorder. The initiative equips ...
Accor North America.(People)(Robert Moore and Jeffrey Palmer have been appointed)(Brief article)
Apr 01, 2009 ... Accor North America promoted Robert Moore to executive vice president, technical services and new construction and Jeffrey ...
ActionCOACH.(People)
Apr 01, 2009 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] ActionCOACH appointed ...
Ballard Spahr Andrews & Ingersoll, LLP.(People)( Kim I. McCullough, Jeffrey Cowman and Lynne M. Hanson have been appointed)(Brief article)
Apr 01, 2009 ... Ballard Spahr Andrews & Ingersoll, LLP welcomed two additional partners: Kim I. McCullough and Jeffrey ...
The Michigan Restaurant Association.(People)
Apr 01, 2009 ... The Michigan Restaurant Association elected Bob ...
Cox Target Media.(People)
Apr 01, 2009 ... Greg Bicker has been named president of ...
Elements Therapeutic Massage.(People)
Apr 01, 2009 ... Elements Therapeutic Massage named Kyle ...
El Pollo Loco.(People)(Joe Stein and Gary Campanaro have been appointed)(Brief article)
Apr 01, 2009 ... Joe Stein, El Pollo Loco's CFO, has been selected for a newly-created position, senior ...
Franchise Services, Inc.(People)(Richard Lowe and John Bowen have been named)(Brief article)
Apr 01, 2009 ... Franchise Services, Inc., whose print management brands include Sir Speedy, PIP, Signal Graphics, Copies Now and MultiCopy, restructured its executive management ...
Cheryl Hammons was hired as manager of training for Home Helpers and Direct Link.(People)(Cheryl Hammons, Joel Roadruck and Sue Susskind have been appointed)(Brief article)
Apr 01, 2009 ... Cheryl Hammons was hired as manager of training for Home Helpers and Direct Link; Joel Roadruck was promoted ...
Home Instead Senior Care.(People)(Jeff Huber and Yoshino Nakajima have been named)(Brief article)
Apr 01, 2009 ... Jeff Huber, who joined Home Instead Senior Care in 1998 as franchise development manager, has been named chief administrative officer and Yoshino Nakajima, who helped build the ...
Key West Inns.(People)
Apr 01, 2009 ... Key West Inns hired Rick ...
Krass Monroe.(People)
Apr 01, 2009 ... Krass Monroe Chairman Dennis Monroe has assumed additional responsibilities as CEO ...
Marco's Pizza.(People)
Apr 01, 2009 ... Marco's Pizza announced the promotion of ...
The National Veteran-Owned Business Association (NaVOBA).(People)(Scott Denniston has been named)(Brief article)
Apr 01, 2009 ... The National Veteran-Owned Business Association (NaVOBA) hired Scott Denniston as its director of programs. He served as director of the U.S. Dept. of Veterans Affairs Center for Veterans ...
Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers.(People)(Lee Evans, Layne Marshall and David Williams have been appointed)(Brief article)
Apr 01, 2009 ... Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers named Lee Evans to vice president-controller, Layne Marshall as director of recruiting, ...
Safeguard Business Systems.(People)
Apr 01, 2009 ... Safeguard Business Systems ...
SRA International.(People)
Apr 01, 2009 ... SRA International named Marty Thallman ...
Tossed Franchise Corporation.(People)
Apr 01, 2009 ... Tossed Franchise Corporation promoted ...
Two Men And A Truck.(People)(Brig Sorber, Mary Hlen and Melanie Bergeron have been appointed)(Brief article)
Apr 01, 2009 ... Two Men And A Truck's board of directors has shifted roles: Brig Sorber, CFE, was named chief executive officer and president, Mary Hlen Sheets is founder, ...
eMed-ID.(Growth)(Medical-identification franchise)(Brief article)
Apr 01, 2009 ... Medical-identification franchise eMed-ID recently launched a low-cost, home-based franchise concept that provides a personal USB device to consumers ...
Glass Doctor opened its first Canadian franchise.(Growth)
Apr 01, 2009 ... Glass Doctor opened its first Canadian franchise, Glass Doctor of Kawartha Lakes, ...
Motel 6.(Growth)(Brief article)
Apr 01, 2009 ... Motel 6 announced the opening of its 1,000th Motel 6/Studio 6 property and the first corporately-built and owned location to feature the new "Phoenix" room design. The Biloxi, Miss. property ...
Procter & Gamble is expanding its Mr. Clean Car Wash franchise chain nationwide through Agile Pursuits Franchising, a new P&G subsidiary established to oversee franchising efforts which will be led by Bruce Arnett Sr.(Growth)
Apr 01, 2009 ... Procter & Gamble is expanding its Mr. Clean Car Wash franchise chain nationwide through Agile Pursuits Franchising, a new P&G subsidiary established to oversee ...
Proforma.(Growth)
Apr 01, 2009 ... Proforma added 10 new members to its prestigious Million ...
Sandella's Flatbread Cafe.(Growth)
Apr 01, 2009 ... Sandella's Flatbread Cafe recently opened its ...
Wyndham Hotel Group.(Growth)(Brief article)
Apr 01, 2009 ... Wyndham Hotel Group recently launched seven hotels in China, including three new construction properties, under its Ramada, Howard Johnson and Super ...
Sports Clips celebrated the opening of its 600th store.
Apr 01, 2009 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Caption: Sports Clips ...
FASTSIGNS International.(Marketing)
Apr 01, 2009 ... FASTSIGNS International announced a partnership with ...
Fitness Together Franchise Corporation.(Marketing)(Brief article)
Apr 01, 2009 ... Fitness Together Franchise Corporation launched a national brand marketing campaign to communicate with high-end consumers. The campaign uses a sense of humor to break the ice and introduce fitness in a new ...
Great American Cookies.(Marketing)(Brief article)
Apr 01, 2009 ... Great American Cookies is using social networking to market its signature Cookie Cakes via a "Cookie Cake Creator" application on ...
HomeVestors of America.(Marketing)(Brief article)
Apr 01, 2009 ... HomeVestors of America, famous for its "We Buy Ugly Houses" billboards, initiated the HomeVestors ...
Liberty Tax Service.(Marketing)
Apr 01, 2009 ... Liberty Tax Service, as part of its commitment to the Latino community through its Hispanic Initiative program, Una Farnilia Sin Fronteras ...
Uno Chicago Grill.(Marketing)
Apr 01, 2009 ... Uno Chicago Grill catered the Illinois Inaugural Celebration Ball with ...
ColorTyme.(Milestones)
Apr 01, 2009 ... Rent-to-own franchise ColorTyme ...
MaidPro.(Milestones)
Apr 01, 2009 ... MaidPro kicked off 2009 by opening its ...
SRA International.(Milestones)
Apr 01, 2009 ... SRA International, franchisor of the Sanford Rose Associates Network, celebrated its 50th Anniversary in March. The company has also ...
The Dwyer Group.(Community Service)(Brief article)
Apr 01, 2009 ... The Dwyer Group was recently honored for donating more food than any other company with 100 or more employees to the local Food for Families food drive. The company also set a new internal record, donating 27,717 pounds ...
Home Helpers.(Community Service)(Conference news)(Brief article)
Apr 01, 2009 ... In an attempt to spread the word about the Aid and Attendance Benefit to the nation's older population, Home Helpers, an in-home, non-medical care provider, and California-based Veterans Express, a ...
Glass Doctor announced the winners of its Season of Sharing awards recently which encouraged franchisees to collect and donate non-perishable food items to local food banks and non-profit organizations.(Community Service)(Awards list)(Brief article)
Apr 01, 2009 ... Glass Doctor announced the winners of its Season of Sharing awards recently which encouraged franchisees to collect and donate non-perishable food items to local food banks and non-profit organizations. Award ...
Schlotzsky.(Community Service)(Schlotzsky's Inc.)(Brief article)
Apr 01, 2009 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Schlotzsky's conducted a T-shirt art contest for its annual Bun Run, offering the design winner a $1,000 cash prize and recognition during the 5K event in Austin, Texas. The ...