Franchising World articles from February 2003

Franchising World archives from February 2003

Franchising: building bridge to success. (In This Issue).
February 1, 2003... More than 40 years ago, a group of business leaders were trying something new: franchising. These entrepreneurs were convinced that this model held great things, but they were also savvy enough to realize that the road ahead would test them and...

Entrepreneur of the Year 2002: a passion for PostNet. (Franchising: building bridges to success).(Steven Greenbaum of Postnet International Franchise Corp. wins award from International Franchise Association)
February 1, 2003... Steven Greenbaum, CFE President and CEO PostNet International Franchise Corporation This award, first presented in 1982, is conferred upon an individual who is currently building a successful business venture. The recipient need not be an...

Hall of Fame 2002. (Franchising: building bridges to success).(International Franchise Association recognizes Irl H. Marshall)
February 1, 2003... Irl H. Marshall, CFE President Franchise Consulting Services The Hall of Fame Award is the International Franchise Association's (IFA) oldest and most prestigious honor. It is presented to an IFA member, past or present, who exemplifies the...

Bonny LeVine Award 2002: carrying on the legacy. (Franchising: building bridges to success).(International Franchise Association recognizes Lorrie Rennick of American Leak Detection Inc.)
February 1, 2003... Lorrie Rennick, CFE Executive Vice President American Leak Detection, Inc. This award was created in 1994 in memory of esteemed IFA member and Postal Instant Press co-founder Bonny LeVine in recognition of her outstanding accomplishments...

Free Enterprise Award 2002. (Franchising: building bridges to success).(Robert T. Justis, Louisiana State University, wins award from International Franchise Association)
February 1, 2003... Robert T. Justis, Ph.D. Director of International Franchise Forum Professor, Management Department and the Entrepreneurship Institute E.J. Ourso College of Business Administration Louisiana State University The International Franchise...

Honorary Life Member 2002. (Franchising: building bridges to success).(Lawrence W. Hantman)
February 1, 2003... Lawrence W. Hantman Former Senior Vice President-General Counsel Allied Domecq-Dunkin' Donuts The International Franchise Association (IFA) Honorary Life Member designation recognizes individuals who have played a major role in the...

William Rosenberg Leadership Award 2002 of the IFA Educational Foundation. (Franchising: building bridges to success).(goes to Eugene O. Getchell)
February 1, 2003... Eugene O. Getchell, CFE President Eugene O. Getchell, Inc. The William Rosenberg Leadership Award is presented to an individual for outstanding contributions and leadership to advance the mission of the IFA Educational Foundation through...

Slone to receive 2002 Irl Marshall CFE Scholarship Award. (Franchising: building bridges to success).(Dan Slone, of LSR Group Inc., Pop-A-Lock)
February 1, 2003... Dan Slone Vice President and Director of Franchise Operations LSR Group, Inc., Pop-A-Lock International Franchise Association (IFA) Educational Foundation Chairman Sidney Feltenstein, chairman and CEO, Long John Silver's/A&W Restaurants,...

IFA prepares for the 108th Congress and State Legislative Sessions. (Government Relations).(International Franchise Association )
February 1, 2003... Every other year, the International Franchise Association (IFA) and its members have to prepare for a new congressional session and 50 new state legislative sessions. This means educating new members of the U.S. Senate and House of...

State taxation of franchise royalties and fees--an update. (Legal).
February 1, 2003... The Issue During the last couple of years, many states have aggressively increased their efforts to collect income taxes from out-of-state businesses. The dual pressures of looming state budget deficits and citizen resistance to additional...

One-stop shopping for international trademark protection: Madrid Protocol goes into effect in the U.S. (International Development).
February 1, 2003... This story is true. The names have been changed to protect the innocent, which is just another word for those with a lack of either foresight, understanding of international trademark law or financial and administrative resources, or perhaps...

Facilitating Chinese buyer and employee visas to the United States: want to bring Chinese citizens to the United States on business? You'll need Non-Immigrant Visas and some savvy to ease the process. The U.S. Foreign Commercial Service offers some guidelines and insights. (International Development).
February 1, 2003... Due to the economic and political situation in China, there are hundreds of thousands of people who would like not only to visit the United States, but stay and work there. Each day, between the five Consular Offices in China, (Beijing,...

South African franchising: a cautionary tale: "franchising may well hold the key to boosting the South African economy." (International Development).
February 1, 2003... Dateline: Durban, South Africa Reading that optimistic observation en route to recent franchising meetings in South Africa triggered recollections of earlier trips. In this case the passage is from a recent article in Franchising World. In...

Taming your Internet leads. (Communicating With Prospects: Advertisement).
February 1, 2003... Tired of your sales team jumping through hoops, chasing down every Internet lead that comes your way? Now you can leverage the true power of technology and make your prospects do all the jumping! Learn how setting up an automated email process...

Thailand holds potential and opportunities for U.S. franchisors. (International Development).
February 1, 2003... Political and economic cooperation between Thailand and the United States traces back to 1833 when the two countries signed the Treaty of Amity and Commerce. The treaty was the first treaty of its kind that the U.S. entered with an Asian...

Diversity today and implications for tomorrow. (Education & Training).
February 1, 2003... In February of 2001, the IFA Educational Foundation conducted the first Diversity Today training seminar, made possible by a grant from the Coca Cola Foundation. Since then, more than 100 franchise systems have been exposed to the IFA...

Educational foundation publishes new research on diversity: diversity case studies provide resources, best practices. (Education & Training).
February 1, 2003... Many companies are developing and implementing plans to deal with the challenges and opportunities created by a rapidly changing workplace and marketplace. For example, by 2005, the Census Bureau estimates that 85 percent of all entries to the...

Yours, mine and ours: the public relations of mergers and acquisitions: saying communication has to be a top priority is like asserting that change is inevitable. It may be obvious, but it's amazing how often the obvious is frequently overlooked. (Communications).
February 1, 2003... The only constant is change. We've heard this expression countless times; so much so, that it's starting to sound hackneyed. Why then do we have so much difficulty in accepting change and adapting to it? Perhaps it's a fundamental part of our...

Growing trend of multi-unit franchisees documented in study. (Education & Training).
February 1, 2003... The IFA Educational Foundation, in cooperation with International Franchise Association and Indiana University Southeast, has published a study documenting the growing incidence of multi-unit franchisees. The study, conducted by Dr. Frank...

Stretching the family tree: youth sports photography franchise stresses the importance of their franchisee `family'. (Franchise Relations).
February 1, 2003... How do you keep close ties with a family that's spread among 43 states, Puerto Rico, Canada, Australia and New Zealand? Don't be afraid to pick up the phone and make sure you get together often, says Joe Lindenmayer of The Sports Section (TSS),...

Exceptional franchise executives are brands unto themselves: "if you are a cow, please press one." (Professional Development).
February 1, 2003... Management individuals in the business of franchising succeed because they have an innermost purpose, a definite goal at which to aim, an acute proficiency at studying the future. It is a keen skill, painted with the brush of bruised experience...

Managing the human resource risk: risky business? Of all the risks facing franchises today, none is greater than those associated with your workforce. (Management & Operations).
February 1, 2003... Let's face it, owning a business today is about managing risk. Whether it's the traditional fire, wind, hail kind of risk or the more perplexing and subtle kind of risk like the economy, we all have a huge exposure to elements both within and...

Who do you work for? From brand awareness and employee identification to making customers feel secure, a uniform and work wear apparel program can meet a variety of business goals. (Management & Operations).
February 1, 2003... "Who do you work for?" A question your customers should never have to ask upon entering your place of business or when your employee makes a customer visit. Companies create and reinforce their image and identity in a variety of ways including...

Franchise expo: wide range of small business concepts on display. (Franchise Events).(International Franchise Expo to be held)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003... Franchise concepts that represent the world's most recognized brands will provide visitors a business-eye view of the varied products and services the sector has to offer during the International Franchise Expo, sponsored by the International...

Thinking of cutting your tradeshow budget--big mistake! (Management & Operations).
February 1, 2003... Whenever a recession threatens the economy, companies immediately look at where they can cut budgets. Without much forethought, the first to hit the block is inevitably training, followed closely behind by marketing. Why? Both are viewed on the...

Women's Franchise Committee branches out to the local markets.
February 1, 2003... Seeking the most effective ways to positively affect women in franchising, the International Franchise Association's (IFA) Women's Franchise Committee (WFC), recently launched local networking chapters designed to provide female franchise...

A "structured" buy-sell can help buyer and seller alike. (Blue Chip Strategies).
February 1, 2003... Does this scenario ring a bell? An individual 65 years old, wants to sell his or her business and has identified two other individuals as the prospective buyers. The current owner stands to receive approximately $750,000 in cash but is...

TARGUSinfo[R] helps Jenny Craig overcome complex store locator needs. (Spotlight).
February 1, 2003... The Problems: Maintenance nightmare with standard locator solution. Inaccurate locator program causing loss of sales. The Solution: TARGUSinfo IntelliRouting Express[R] The Benefits: Improved customer satisfaction and...

CoGo's. (People).(appointed Joseph N. Donas president)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003... CoGo's has announced the appointment of Joseph N. Donas to president.

American Leak Detection. (People).(Tim Rennick; Nancy Bigley)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003... Tim Rennick has been promoted to president and Nancy Bigley to vice pres. at American Leak Detection.

HouseMaster. (People).(Kathleen Kuhn)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003... HouseMaster has announced the appointment of Kathleen Kuhn to president and CEO.

Qdoba Mexican Grill. (People).(Richard Pugh)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003... "Richard Pugh has been named chief operating officer at Qdoba Mexican Grill.

Ritter's Frozen Custard. (People).(Chuck Moore)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003... Ritter's Frozen Custard has promoted Chuck Moore to vice. pres. of training.

Jimmy John's Gourmet Sandwich Shop. (People).(Rick Sherman)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003... Rick Sherman has joined Jimmy John's Gourmet Sandwich Shop as strategic advisor to the chain's founder and chairman Jimmy John Liautaud.

Hilton Garden INN. (People).(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003... Hilton Garden INN has announced the promotions of Dawn Berry to vice pres., hotel performance support and Mark Nogal to vice pres., marketing.

Mail Boxes Etc. (People).(Bob Bonsutto)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003... Bob Bonsutto has been named vice pres. of operations and industrial engineering at Mail Boxes Etc.

Allied Domecq. (People).(Keith Bakker, senior market executive)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003... Allied Domecq has appointed Keith Bakker to senior market executive.

Pro-Cuts. (People).(Randy Renfro; Todd Jones)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003... Randy Renfro has been named vice pres. of franchise operations and Todd Jones has been named director of franchise development at Pro-Cuts.

Veterans Transition Franchise Initiative.(International Franchise Association)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003... The International Franchise Association's (IFA) revival of the popular Veterans Transition Franchise Initiative, known as VetFran, was officially relaunched September 24 during Franchise Appreciation Day in Washington, D.C. As this edition of...

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

Proforma. (At A Glance).(David Kolko honored)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003... David Kolko of the Proforma network, has been named to the Rochester Business Journal's 40 Under 40 Award...

Proforma ImageDirect. (At A Glance).(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003... Proforma ImageDirect brought the images representing the cover of the Neiman Marcus Christmas Book to life in 125 windows of the historical Main Street building in downtown Dallas. The project utilizes more than 6,000 square feet of graph...

Proforma Pinnacle. (At A Glance).(won three Palm Awards from Promotional Products Association of Florida)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003... Proforma Pinnacle has won three Palm Awards from the Promotional Products Association of Florida. The award is given in recognition of outstanding promotional programs...

MasterCard. (At A Glance).(new way of using card announced)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003... MasterCard announced its card payment program that provides consumers a simpler way to pay by tapping or waving the card on a specially equipped merchant terminal...

Express Personnel. (At A Glance).(Hollywood Christmas Parade)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003... Express Personnel's Clydesdales pranced down Hollywood and Sunset Blvds. in the annual Hollywood Christmas Parade Dec. 1...

Deck the Walls. (At A Glance).(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003... Twenty-nine young artists from across the United States have been named finalists in the Deck The Walls Kids Masterpiece contest...

Students in Free Enterprise. (At A Glance).(Tom Coughlin named chairman)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003... Tom Coughlin president and CEO of Walmart has been named chairman of Students in Free Enterprise (SIFE). IFA is long time supporter of the organization.

Subway. (Around the World).(opens 100th outlet in UK)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003... Subway has opened its 100m outlet in the United Kingdom. The store is located in Bristol, England...

Gymboree Play & Music. (Around the World).(expanding into Ecuador and Peru)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003... Gymboree Play & Music is expanding into Ecuador and Peru.

Pro-Cuts. (Community Outreach).(donates $20,200 to Leukemia & Lymphoma Society)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003... Pro-Cuts has donated $20,200 to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society as part of the society's Light the Night Walk. In addition to personal gifts, stylists raised funds by soliciting friends, families and customers to help sponsor teams and...

Choice Hotels. (Community Outreach).(renews $40,000 in scholarships)
February 1, 2003... Choice Hotels International Foundation has announced renewal of $40,000 in scholarships to several nonprofit educational programs targeted at minority and hospitality students for the 2003-2004 school year. The 2002 Choice Hotels U.S. Open...

Mail Boxes Etc. (Community Outreach).(assisting Italian town of San Giuliana di Puglia)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003... ... Mail Boxes Etc.'s We Deliver Dreams Foundation has contributed $5,000 to assist the Italian town of San Giuliana di Puglia in the aftermath of the recent earthquake that claimed 29 lives. The foundation also established an Italy Relief...

Tapping into a goldmine: how corporate refugees contribute to a franchise system: nearly 92 percent of our 293 franchisees worldwide are former executives from such prestigious corporations as IBM, Kimberly-Clark, Polaroid, Playtex and others. (Spotlight On Success).(AlphaGraphics)
February 1, 2003... Having spent 25 years with several franchise organizations, I've had the opportunity to observe many trends. I've seen my share of dry spells where franchise leads were scarce. In many ways, I have not encountered the trends that are...

Dan Martin, Founder and President, IFX Online[R]. (Spotlight: IFX Online: Advertisement).(Company Profile)
February 1, 2003... IFX Online develops communications technology solutions that help franchise organizations meet their mission-critical business needs. These solutions include customized Intranet/Extranet systems; web-based programs that allow franchisors and...

Americalist direct mail services for franchisors.
February 1, 2003... Michael S. Dauer, Director of Americalist Franchise Services, will lead a roundtable discussion on "How to Increase Your Franchisee's Customer Base." The roundtable will address ways for franchisors to help their new and established franchisees...

Buchanan Ingersoll.
February 1, 2003... The Franchise and Distribution Group of the law firm of Buchanan Ingersoll has assisted regional, national and international franchise and distribution system clients on a wide variety of legal issues. Our attorneys bring practical,...

Business solution roundtables.
February 1, 2003... RELATIONSHIP TRACK CONFERENCE ROOM 8 WORKING WITH THE FINANCIALLY TROUBLED FRANCHISEES * What procedures do franchisors use to track the financial status of their franchisees ** To what degree does this utilize third parties...

Boost your franchise success rate ... and save thousands doing it! .
February 1, 2003... If you know how important it is to the life of your business to significantly reduce, even eliminate franchisee failure, then you owe it to yourself to add the FranchiZe Profile to your selection process. The franchisee selection tool that...

Scalable solutions for the franchising sector: ESRI Business Information Solutions. (Spotlight: ESRI Business Information Solutions: Advertisement).
February 1, 2003... Gone are the days when franchisors/ franchisees could use "one size fits all" solutions to solve their marketing applications problems. Today's franchise environment is faster, more complex, fiercely competitive, and expensive. To keep pace,...

Janet Muhleman, President, re:group.
February 1, 2003... About Jan: Jan, and many of her associates at re:group (formerly Fitch: Ann Arbor), has over 25 years of experience in developing and managing franchise brands. From 1974-1996, her firm helped Domino's grow from 85 units to 5,300 units and $2.3...

FranchiseHelp, Inc.
February 1, 2003... FranchiseHelp, Inc., founded in 1996, is a one-stop source for almost everything in franchising. Renowned for its staff's real-world experience, one-on-one consultative style, and pragmatic approach, FranchiseHelp provides hard-to-obtain,...

Nichol & Company: why we win awards .
February 1, 2003... NEW YORK -- Nichol & Company creates and implements franchise communications that are distinctive, creatively tailored to each client's unique selling proposition and, most importantly, results-oriented. Our public relations programs are...

The franchise and distribution practice of Piper Rudnick LLP.
February 1, 2003... Piper Rudnick has been a national and international leader in franchise and distribution law since modern franchising began. We currently represent several hundred franchisors and other enterprises that distribute products and services. Our...

Power selling for franchise systems: national account programs. (Spotlight: Piper Rudnick LLP: Advertisement).
February 1, 2003... Buyers of products and services with multiple locations frequently have a strong preference to purchase under a single contract. This enables the buyer to utilize its purchasing resources efficiently--it is able to negotiate with and pay a...

Franchising in Mexico. (Spotlight: Piper Rudnick LLP: Advertisement).
February 1, 2003... Franchising in Mexico has, of late, appeared to be routine in the realm of international franchising. Since the passage of NAFTA in 1994, and the onslaught of conforming legislation that Mexico passed relating to NAFTA, Mexico provided a...

Sonnenschein Nath & Rosenthal.
February 1, 2003... Sonnenschein's franchise and distribution lawyers are well-recognized for their keen ability to combine highly specialized legal knowledge with a detailed, pragmatic understanding of their client's business needs. With experience in all aspects...

Urban Science.
February 1, 2003... Rick Jones, Managing Director, Urban Science will co-facilitate the Business Solutions Roundtable entitled "Implementing a Successful Franchise Standards Management Program." Rick Jones operates Urban Science's Detroit-based strategic...

Wiggin & Dana LLPa.
February 1, 2003... Wiggin & Dana represents national, regional and start-up franchisors and distributors in numerous industries. The firm regularly assists these clients in both transactional and litigation matters. Wiggin & Dana lawyers assist franchisors in...

History of Sanderson & Associates.
February 1, 2003... As luck would have it, she landed a position with a small firm that was only 2 years old. In the time that she was there, she helped develop a franchise division, and worked on such accounts as Subway, Houlihan's and Hair Performers. That firm...