Franchising World articles from April 2003

Franchising World archives from April 2003

Going global: franchising's international development. (In This Issue).(Industry Overview)
April 1, 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...

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)
April 1, 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...

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)
April 1, 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...

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).
April 1, 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?...

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.
April 1, 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...

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).
April 1, 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...

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)
April 1, 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...

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)
April 1, 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...

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)
April 1, 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...

Venture capital: in search of quality investments: a marriage between franchising and private equity is a win-win for all parties. (Finance).(Industry Overview)
April 1, 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...

43rd Annual International Franchise Association convention breaks attendance and fund-raising records. (Convention Highlights).
April 1, 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...

International Franchise Association honors small-business franchisees. (Franchise Relations).
April 1, 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...

Franchise conventions raise awareness of sector's value. (Franchise Conventions).(Calendar)
April 1, 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...

IFA builds bridges to regulatory-legislative community. (Government Relations).(International Franchise Association )(Company Profile)
April 1, 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...

Rescuing the American dream of business ownership. (Spotlight On Success).(The Entrepreneur's Source is discussed)(Company Profile)
April 1, 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...

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)
April 1, 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...

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)
April 1, 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...

Franchise Expo shines light on military veterans turned small-business owners. (Franchise Expo).
April 1, 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...

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)
April 1, 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...

Uninsurable business associate in buy-sell arrangements. (Blue Chip Strategies).
April 1, 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...

Strong IFA membership growth recorded in 2002. (Association Growth).(International Franchise Association)(Industry Overview)
April 1, 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...

FranchiseHelp, Inc.(Mary E. Tomzack, the company's president and founder)(Company Profile)
April 1, 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,...

Franchise innovators pen stories of farmer's market roots and flights of scientific fancy.(Book Review)
April 1, 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....

PepsiCo. (People).(personnel changes)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003... Mike White has been appointed to lead combined operations as chairman and CEO of PepsiCo International and Gary Rodkin has been named chairman and CEO of PepsiCo Beverages & Foods.

Field Fisher Waterhouse. (People).(Mark Abel names No. 1 franchise lawyer)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003... Field Fisher Waterhouse's Mark Abel has been ranked the United Kingdom's No. 1 franchise lawyer by the Chambers Guide to the U.K. Legal Profession.

Maui Wowi. (People).(personnel changes)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003... Maui Wowi has named Mark Challis president, Brian Fox has been appointed president of Smoothie Rip-Sticks and Jerry Conklin became director of global development.

CiCi Pizza. (People).(founder to leave company)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003... CiCi Pizza founder, President and CEO Joe Croce will leave the company in July.

FranChoice. (People).(personnel changes)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003... Steve Hockett has been appointed president of FranChoice and former FranChoice President and founder Jeff Elgin has been named CEO of Capistar, the holding company for FranChoice.

Nichol & Company. (People).(Jennifer Dobrzelecki promoted)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003... Nichol & Company has promoted Jennifer Dobrzelecki to vice president.

Cold Stone Creamery. (People).(executive vice presidents named)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003... David Andow and Jim Flaum have been named executive vice presidents for Cold Stone Creamery.

iFranchise Group. (People).(company hires George Rummel)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003... George Rummel has joined iFranchise Group as a senior consultant.

Coverall Cleaning Concepts. (People).(Glenn Miller promoted)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003... Coverall Cleaning Concepts has promoted Glenn Miller to executive vice president, Kevin Derella to vice president, divisional operations and director of corporate regions, Shirley Klein to vice president, divisional operations and regional...

Pro-Cuts. (People).(Kathy Steams named director of accounting)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003... Kathy Stearns has been named director of accounting for Pro-Cuts.

International Franchise Association (IFA). (People).(Anne Poodiack promoted)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003... Anne Poodiack has been promoted to director of meetings for the International Franchise Association (IFA).

Cendant. (People).(appointment named for hotel group)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003... Cendant has appointed Milton C. Anderson senior vice president, human resources of the corporation's hotel group.

McDonald. (People).(executive vice president and COO named)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003... McDonald's has named Ralph Alvarez executive vice president and COO for its United States operations.

Uno's Chicago Grill. (People).(Christopher S. Gatto named executive chef-vice president of food and beverage)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003... Christopher S. Gatto has been named executive chef-vice president of food and beverage for Uno's Chicago Grill.

U.S. Franchise Systems. (People).(Teri Fox promoted)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003... U.S. Franchise Systems has promoted Teri Fox to senior vice president of operations for Microtel Inns & Suites and Best Inns and Best Suites brands.

General Nutrition Company. (People).(J.J. Sorrenti promoted)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003... J.J. Sorrenti has been promoted to senior vice president, retail stores by General Nutrition Company.

McDonald's Europe. (People).(Russ Smyth named president)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003... Russ Smyth has been named president of McDonald's Europe.

Michael H. Seid & Associates. (People).(Marla Rosner joins company)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003... Marla Rosner has joined Michael H. Seid & Associatesas training and employee development consultant.

Six Continents. (People).(company appoints vice president of franchise sales)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003... Six Continents has announced the appointment of Robert Mayer as vice president of franchise sales for Crowne Plaza Hotels and Resorts, NA.

Holiday Inn founder Kemmons Wilson. (In Memoriam).(Obituary)
April 1, 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...

Meineke Discount Mufflers. (At A Glance).(company changes name to Meineke Car Care Centers)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003... Meineke Discount Mufflers has changed its name to Meineke Car Care Centers...

Liberty Tax Service. (At A Glance).(company increases offices)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003... Liberty Tax Service increased the number of offices from 611 to more than 900...

Interiors by Decorating Den. (At A Glance).(featured in magazine)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003... Interiors by Decorating Den was featured in the February Good Housekeeping magazine...

DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen, Mr. Rooter and Mr. Electric. (At A Glance).(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003... DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen, Mr. Rooter and Mr. Electric was featured on the nationally syndicated television show "Your New House" for a remodeling project on a Dallas residence...

IntraLearn. (At A Glance).(firm chosen for online training by World Intellectual Property Organization)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003... The World Intellectual Property Organization, an agency of the United Nations, has chosen IntraLearn to provide online training...

Cold Stone Creamery. (At A Glance).(company gives award)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003... Cold Stone Creamery presented its most prestigious award, the Dan Farr Award, to Ruben Navarro, George Huggins and Greg Ferrell....

Primrose School. (At A Glance).(new headquarters)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003... Primrose School has opened its new national headquarters and training center in Bentwater, Ga...

Prime Hospitality Corp. has unveiled its new hotel brand, Prime Hotels & Resorts. (At A Glance).(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003... Prime Hospitality Corp. has unveiled its new hotel brand, Prime Hotels & Resorts, with the launch of the Sheraton Hotel Saratoga Springs as the Prime Hotel and Conference Center...

Six Continents. (At A Glance).(Doug Lewis named one of the business world's Premier 100 IT Leaders)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003... Six Continents' Doug Lewis has been named one of the business world's Premier 100 IT Leaders by IDG's Computerworld...

Wendy's. (At A Glance).(anniversary of death of founder Dave Thomas marked by tribute)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003... Wendy's one-year anniversary of the death of founder Dave Thomas is marked by a tribute highlighting Thomas' thoughts on business, giving back to the community and motivation. The IFA Web site is referenced there as a resource on franchising...

Holger Gantz, 16-year general manager for the Hilton San Francisco has retired after 40 years. (At A Glance).(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003... Holger Gantz, 16-year general manager for the Hilton San Francisco has retired after 40 years with the corporation...

IFA staff anniversaries. (At A Glance).(International Franchise Association)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003... IFA staff anniversaries include Educational Foundation Pres. John Reynolds 16 years, Vice Pres., Development and Marketing Scott Lehr 13 years and IFA Executive Vice Pres. Matthew Shay 10 years...

Franchise Recruiters. (At A Glance).(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003... Franchise Recruiters celebrated its 25th anniversary in franchising... Luxury Bath Systems has opened its 200th retail location in the United States...

Kinderdance International. (At A Glance).(selected by Baton Rouge public schools to provide developmental dance and gymnastics programs)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003... Baton Rouge public schools have chosen Kinderdance International to provide developmental dance and gymnastics programs in the entire school district...

Dwyer Group. (At A Glance).(Women in Trades program)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003... The Women in Trades program, originated by Dwyer Group President and CEO Dina Dwyer-Owens in 2002 at Texas State Technical College, will be offered again this year. The courses teach women skills in plumbing and drain cleaning to help them...

Jimmy John's Gourmet Sandwich. (At A Glance).(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003... Jimmy John's Gourmet Sandwich chain has signed an agreement to build its 400th store, which is located in Libertyville, Ill.

Sandler Sales Institute. (Around the World).(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003... Sandler Sales Institute has awarded rights to open a sales management training franchise in Ireland...

General Nutrition International. (Around the World).(new store in Turkey)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003... General Nutrition International will open a store in Antalya, Turkey, representing its 500th international franchise...

Dippin' Dots. (Around the World).(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003... Dippin' Dots has opened its first facility outside the United States in Ansong, South Korea.

Boston's Gourmet Pizza. (Community Outreach).(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003... Boston's Gourmet Pizza held its annual Valentine's Day campaign to raise funds for the March of Dimes by donating $1 per heart-shaped pizza sold and $1 for paper hearts sold between Feb. 1 and 14...

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)
April 1, 2003... From Jan. 20 to Feb. 14, Mail Boxes Etc., Inc. provided free commemorative Bob Hope stationery and free first-class postage for one-ounce valentines and letters to U.S. military personnel stationed overseas or to veterans in VA hospitals...

Mail Boxes Etc., Inc. (Community Outreach).(Brief Article)
April 1, 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 MBE's commitment to the communities it serves, was accepted by MBE Pres. Stuart...

Denny's. (Community Outreach).(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003... Denny's has launched its second year of a national multi-year fundraising campaign promoting human and civil rights and will raise $1 million to support the King Center in Atlanta...

Meineke Car Care Centers. (Community Outreach).(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003... Meineke Car Care Centers will donate more than $60,000 to the Children's Miracle Network, which supports children's hospitals nationwide.

The lasting legacy of the ultimate graduation gift: $50,000 and a choice? (Spotlight On Success).(Column)
April 1, 2003... Have you ever heard of the gift that "keeps on giving?" Here is the ultimate example. Sixteen years ago, my parents gave me a college graduation gift that has literally lasted a lifetime, and continues to propagate within the retail...