Franchising World articles from April 2008

Franchising World archives from April 2008

Using multi-unit franchising as an expansion strategy.(IN THIS ISSUE)
April 1, 2008... As members of the franchising community strive to help policymakers and other audiences better understand the industry, one trend they point to with pride helps to illustrate the power of franchising. Multi-unit franchising serves as an...

Leading your franchise systems toward a future of growth.(IFA PRESIDENT'S COLUMN)(Column)
April 1, 2008... The expansion strategy of multi-unit franchising continues to gain popularity as an integral part of the development plans of franchise systems today. The growing incidence has affected the way franchise agreements are constructed, even how...

Making a franchise system attractive to multi-unit franchisees: a company's failure can be directly correlated to poor strategic planning, and to recruiting the wrong franchise partner.(MULTI-UNIT GROWTH: FRANCHISING'S FUTURE)
April 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] It's common knowledge among those in franchising that franchisees have varying backgrounds of business knowledge, experience, investment and financial capability with as many variations to these as there are stars in...

Expansion options: multi-unit and third-party arrangements.(MULTI-UNIT GROWTH: FRANCHISING'S FUTURE)
April 1, 2008... OVERVIEW Although some in the franchise community may use different nomenclature for these programs, the three most common forms of multi-unit and third-party franchising are area development, master franchise and development agent...

Effective strategies to strengthen multi-unit growth: common-sense methods to avoid "development freeze.".(MULTI-UNIT-GROWTH: FRANCHISING'S FUTURE)
April 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] So now the concept is hot. The lead qualifier has a time returning all the calls, and the franchise system is headed into new territories. What are the challenges when times are good? If the franchise is a unit-based...

Multi-unit growth through coordinated communications strategies: developing a clear communication plan for a target audience offers a powerful advantage for finding franchise growth partners.(MULTI-UNIT GROWTH: FRANCHISING'S FUTURE)
April 1, 2008... For most companies, growing business through franchisee capital is often an attractive option when resources are scarce or investment capital is limited, or the need exists to lower the company's exposure in brand development. In such...

Franchising: a dynamic and diverse industry with many economic players.(Special Report: ECONOMIC IMPACT OF FRANCHISING, VOL. 2)
April 1, 2008... Franchising World presents Part 2 of a special report about the economic impact of franchised businesses. The first part, "Franchise Growth Outpaces Other Business Sectors," was published in the March issue of Franchising World magazine. The...

Business activity tax relief urged.(FW FOCUS: GOVERNMENT RELATIONS)(Business Activity Taxation Simplification Act)
April 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Small companies came to Congress on Feb. 14 to ask for relief from state business activity taxes. Testimony came during a hearing of the U.S. House Small Business Committee, which convened to consider the need for...

FranPAC report card.(FW Focus: GOVERNMENT RELATIONS)(Statistical table)
April 1, 2008... FranPAC Report Card The International Franchise Association's current financial support to candidates for federal office as of mid-February is reflected in the following "report card." IFA's political action committee, FranPAC,...

IFA's Franchise Relations Committee--learning from veterans: Franchise Relations Committee's mission: to assist IFA members by developing information and programs that promote positive relations and encourage dialogue and cooperation between franchisees and franchisors.(FW FOCUS: GOVERNMENT RELATIONS)
April 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Under the leadership of Chairwoman Barbara Moran, president of Moran Industries, the International Franchise Association's Franchise Relations Committee continues to produce useful educational materials for the...

Washington State: a profile: this profile is part of an occasional series examining the issues and atmosphere guiding politics and policy in the various states.(FW FOCUS: GOVERNMENT RELATIONS)
April 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Issues affecting franchising in Washington Family Leave The federal Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 requires employers of 50 or more employees to provide up to 12 weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave to...

Canadian franchise legislation: finding the balance.(FW FOCUS: LEGAL/LEGISLATIVE)
April 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] It may surprise some to learn that Canada has had franchise legislation since the early 1970s. That is when the province of Alberta chose to introduce franchise legislation of the type then favored in the United...

The franchising community honors its best.(FW FOCUS: AWARDS & RECOGNITION)
April 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATIONS OMITTED] 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...

Two franchise leaders recognized by IFA Educational Foundation: a leak-detection pioneer and a franchise development manager were chosen to receive two of the IFA Educational Foundation's highest honors.(FW FOCUS: HONORS AND AWARDS)
April 1, 2008... Richard "Dick" Rennick, CFE, founder and past CEO of American Leak Detection received the William Rosenberg Leadership Award and Eva Crosland, manager of franchise development of Gymboree Play & Music, received the Irl Marshall Certified...

IFA restaurant members.(Directory)(Company overview)
April 1, 2008... ALL AMERICAN ICE CREAM & FROZEN YOGURT All American Specialty Restaurants, Inc. (800) 311-3930 (503) 224-6199 (503) 224-5042 FAX 812 SW Washington Street, #1100, Portland, OR 97205-3222 Email:...

When all else fails, go make a sales call! There's only one reason not to sell and that's because you've closed your doors.(FW FOCUS: MANAGEMENT & OPERATIONS)
April 1, 2008... How do franchisees and franchisors spend their day? How many times a day do they connect with prospects or clients? Percentage-wise, how much of their time is spent selling? Whether the franchisee or the franchisor, if they haven't sold...

Partnering with the health-care industry: from automotive aftermarket chains to quick-service restaurants, forming partnerships with the health-care industry can benefit a franchise system on multiple levels.(FW FOCUS: MARKETING)
April 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] From attracting new customers through the introduction of fresh product offerings to funding grants for medical research, there are many ways for a franchise system to enhance its visibility in any industry by...

Developing and licensing technology: another source of revenue.(FW FOCUS: TECHNOLOGY)
April 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Merchandizing and Licensing There is a multi-billion dollar industry, merchandizing, which can create additional revenue sources for franchisors and franchisees. Merchandizing occurs when: * McDonald's...

Franchise Expo South emerging as West Coast show's equal: snowbirds weren't the only ones headed south in January as thousands of franchise prospects and more than 250 exhibitors descended on Miami for the second annual Franchise Expo South.(FW FOCUS: FRANCHISING EVENTS)
April 1, 2008... The newest member of the MFV Exposition's family of expos is quickly emerging as an equal to its West Coast cousin and a perfect, early-year complement to the granddaddy of them all, the International Franchise Expo, all sponsored by the...

Franchising community mourns passing of key members: Lois Marshall, 60, founder of The Marshall Group and Anthony A. (Tony) Martino, 75, founder, chairman and CEO of Maaco Collision Repair & Auto Painting passed away in late January.(IN MEMORIAM)(Obituary)
April 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Lois Marshall, a long-time supporter the IFA Educational Foundation, as one of the top franchise recruiters for more than 30 years and responsible for the placement of many executives. For those who wish to contact...

Welcome new IFA members!(FW FOCUS: WELCOME TO IFA!)
April 1, 2008... Franchise Systems 3 Day Closets, Orlando, Contact Gary Mitchem Buff & Coat International, Inc., Eagan, Minn., Contact David T. Varley Capriotti's Sandwich Shop, Inc., Las Vegas, Contact Jason Smylie City Bites, Edmond, Okla.,...

Chester's International.(PEOPLE)
April 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Chester's International hired James Venable as director of operations.

Dunn Bros. Coffee.(PEOPLE)
April 1, 2008... Dunn Bros. Coffee appointed Jan Pithey as director of franchise development.

The Dwyer Group.(PEOPLE)
April 1, 2008... The Dwyer Group appointed Chris Loudermilk as director of military development.

Express Services.(PEOPLE)
April 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Express Services promoted Fred Bartliff to vice president of franchising.

Mullin House.(PEOPLE)
April 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Law firm Mullin House named David L. Leon as "of counsel" in the franchise and business law section.

Pet Butler.(PEOPLE)
April 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Pet Butler appointed Judy Esparza as finance department manager.

Play N Trade.(PEOPLE)
April 1, 2008... Play N Trade hired Tom McMahon as chief operating officer.

Salad Creations.(PEOPLE)
April 1, 2008... Salad Creations appointed John M. King as vice president of marketing.

TruePresence.(PEOPLE)
April 1, 2008... TruePresence named Dave Mattson, CEO and partner of Sandier Systems, to its board of directors.

Two Men And A Truck.(PEOPLE)
April 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Two Men And A Truck hired Barb Dawson as vice president of information technology.

United Franchise Group.(PEOPLE)
April 1, 2008... United Franchise Group named Jim Tatem president of SIGN-ARAM& and Mark Johnson president of EmbroidMe.

Wyndham Hotel Group.(PEOPLE)
April 1, 2008... Wyndham Hotel Group appointed Jeff Farina as vice president of business development.

Accor Canada.(Mergers, Acquisitions and Transactions)
April 1, 2008... Accor Canada assumed the role of master franchisor from Realstar Hospitality for the Novotel hotel brand in Canada.

Carlson Leisure Group was acquired by CLG's management team.(Mergers, Acquisitions and Transactions)
April 1, 2008... Carlson Leisure Group was acquired by CLG's management team, led by Pres. and CEO Michael Batt.

NexCen Brands acquired the Great American Cookie Company.(Mergers, Acquisitions and Transactions)
April 1, 2008... NexCen Brands acquired the Great American Cookie Company from Mrs. Fields Famous Brands.

PostNet International Franchise Corporation.(Mergers, Acquisitions and Transactions)
April 1, 2008... PostNet International Franchise Corporation announced a channel partnership with Canada Post to serve the Canadian small-business market.

Accor North America.(Awards & Honors)
April 1, 2008... Accor North America was recognized by ComputerWorld and Infrastructure Management World for its efforts in ensuring the safety of its customers' personal electronic data.

DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen.(Awards & Honors)(Brief article)
April 1, 2008... DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen locations in Greater Grand Rapids, Mich. and Colorado Springs, Colo. received regional Contractor of the Year awards from the National Association of the Remodeling Industry.

FASTSIGNS awarded franchise owner Bill Belmont of Lawrenceville, N.J., multiple sales achievement awards.(Awards & Honors)
April 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] FASTSIGNS awarded franchise owner Bill Belmont of Lawrenceville, N.J., multiple sales achievement awards, including the FASTSIGNS Award.

FOCUS Brands honored several of its franchise partners for their excellence in terms of service, sales, and growth in 2007.(Awards & Honors)(Brief article)
April 1, 2008... FOCUS Brands honored several of its franchise partners for their excellence in terms of service, sales, and growth in 2007. Partners of the year included Carvel owner Chuck Keller of Boca Raton, Fla.; Cinnabon owner Greg Komen of Bellevue,...

U.S. Lawns named franchisees Jeff Dajani of Ashburn, Va. and Patsy and Phil Gay of Tuscaloosa and Birmingham to the company's Franchisee Hall of Fame.(Awards & Honors)
April 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Caption: U.S. Lawns named franchisees Jeff Dajani of Ashburn, Va. and Patsy and Phil Gay of Tuscaloosa and Birmingham to the company's Franchisee Hall of Fame. From left, U.S. Lawns Vice Pres. Paul Wolbert, the Gays,...

The Dwyer Group was named one of the "Best Companies to Work for in Texas" by Texas Monthly magazine.(Awards & Honors)
April 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Caption: The Dwyer Group was named one of the "Best Companies to Work for in Texas" by Texas Monthly magazine. From left, Dwyer Group Pres. Mike Bidwell, Human Resources Dir. Rene Masiongale, and Chairwoman and CEO...

HouseMaster.(Milestones)
April 1, 2008... HouseMaster celebrated its 25th year of membership with IFA.

Figaro's Pizza.(Growth)
April 1, 2008... Figaro's Pizza opened its first location in Abu Dhabi.

Wyndham Hotel Group.(Growth)
April 1, 2008... Wyndham Hotel Group signed an exclusive development agreement with Ukrainian Hotels LLC to build 15 Ramada Encore hotels over the next 10 years.

Sport Clips celebrated the opening of its 500th store.(Growth)
April 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Caption: Sport Clips celebrated the opening of its 500th store with area developer Ron Chamberlain, founder and CEO Gordon Loan, Sporty the Sport Clips mascot, and Pres. Clete Brewer on-site at the celebration in San...

Embassy Suites Hotels.(Marketing)(Brief article)
April 1, 2008... Embassy Suites Hotels launched its Business Balance initiative to offer business travelers guidance and tips to help maintain balance on the road related to nutrition, exercise and sleep.

Express Employment Professionals.(Marketing)
April 1, 2008... Express Employment Professionals was featured as a "breakthrough company" by Keith R. McFarland in his book, The Breakthrough Company: How Everyday Companies Become Extraordinary Performers.

Microtel Inns & Suites and Hawthorn Suites hotels are providing guests with custom "Sereno Spa" amenities.(Marketing)
April 1, 2008... Microtel Inns & Suites and Hawthorn Suites hotels are providing guests with custom "Sereno Spa" amenities, exclusive to the brands and cost-effective for the franchisees.

Motel 6.(Marketing)(Brief article)
April 1, 2008... Motel 6 completed its rollout of a national fluorescent light bulb and battery recycling program. The company also launched its new "My Motel 6" profile program to ease online reservations.

Pet Butler.(Marketing)(Brief article)
April 1, 2008... Pet Butler launched a nationwide jingle contest, searching for individuals, duets, and trios to compose and sing their own jingle for a chance to win the grand prize of $2,500.

Two Men And A Truck.(Marketing)(Brief article)
April 1, 2008... Two Men And A Truck conducted its "Bucks for Boxes" contest on YouTube where contestants were challenged with creating the second best use for moving boxes to compete for a $1,000 gift card.

United Franchise Group.(Marketing)
April 1, 2008... United Franchise Group created a new franchise services division.

Chester's International announced its sponsorship of the #88 Skinner Nurseries stock car.(Community Service)
April 1, 2008... Chester's International announced its sponsorship of the #88 Skinner Nurseries stock car, driven by Justin Larson, pictured with Chester's mascot.

During a recent episode of ABC's "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition" that built a home for a deserving family in Baltimore.(Community Service)
April 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Caption: During a recent episode of ABC's "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition" that built a home for a deserving family in Baltimore, Smoothie King was onsite to blend fruit smoothies and provide energy bars to the...

Home Instead Senior Care partnered with the Univ. of Nebraska Medical Center to build a geriatrics center in Omaha.(Community Service)
April 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Caption: Home Instead Senior Care partnered with the Univ. of Nebraska Medical Center to build a geriatrics center in Omaha using a $5 million gift made through the university's foundation by Paul and Lori Hogan,...

As part of a social mission during Ben & Jerry's annual convention conducted in Cancun, Mexico, franchisees worked to repair a children's school in Puerto Morelos.(Community Service)(Brief article)
April 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] As part of a social mission during Ben & Jerry's annual convention conducted in Cancun, Mexico, franchisees worked to repair a children's school in Puerto Morelos. Upon completion, the company treated the students to...

Correction.(Correction notice)
April 1, 2008... Correction: Franchising World regrets the deletion of material from News Briefs in the March issue. It should have read: Gray Plant Mooty Franchise Distribution practice group Principal Gaylen Knack was named to the Chambers Global 2008...

Economic uncertainty, sizable veterans' population may boost franchise ownership: questions about the nation's economy might prompt more people to consider financial independence through franchise ownership.(FW FOCUS: HONORING AMERICA'S VETERANS)
April 1, 2008... Policymakers are debating if the United States is approaching, has slid into or can avoid an economic recession. At the same time, the nation has more than 23.8 million veterans, according to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Could these...