Franchising World articles from January 2001

Franchising World archives from January 2001

Leading the Way to Franchising's Future.(Editorial)
January 1, 2001... Nowhere in the world do the opportunities and the challenges for franchising loom larger than in China. In November, I was honored to represent the International Franchise Association (IFA) as keynote speaker to the Third Annual Franchise China...

Franchising Veteran Jim Amos Prepares to Take the International Franchise Association Helm.(Interview)
January 1, 2001... Franchising World posed a series of questions to Mail Boxes Etc. President and Chief Executive Officer James H. Amos, Jr. CFE, who will become chairman of the International Franchise Association in February. Here he shares his vision for...

Newly IFA Directors Represent Franchising's Far Reach.(International Franchise Association)
January 1, 2001... The International Franchise Association (IFA) has elected leaders of some of the most influential and recognizable franchise brands to its board of directors. They will take their seats at the conclusion of IFA's 41st annual convention, slated...

From Franchisee to COO: A Career in Franchise Leadership.(Mike Bidwell of Rainbow International Carpet Care and Restoration Specialist franchise)
January 1, 2001... When Mike Bidwell had is carpets cleaned by Rainbow International in 1984, the last thing on his mind was buying a franchise. True, he and his wife had been talking about moving back home to Tucson, Ariz., a plan he mentioned to the Rainbow...

Great Harvest: "The Best of Both Worlds".(Great Harvest Franchising Inc.)
January 1, 2001... A franchise whose chief operating officer imagines he is a sheep dog? And their mission statement includes "Be loose and have fun... "? What kind of company is this? One that is very successful. You won't find many franchise company chief...

Saluting Franchising's Best and Brightest.(International Franchise Association's past award winners)
January 1, 2001... As we prepare to honor franchising's best and brightest at the IFA Annual Convention, we thought it important to review the ranks of those upon whose shoulders today's franchising sector stands. Listed below are some of franchising's greatest...

Communication: The Road to Solid Franchisee Relations.
January 1, 2001... The key to good franchise relations is keeping channels of communication open and receptive to help achieve understanding. All parties are after the same result: success and a profitable bottom line. The expansion of nationally-recognized...

The National Franchise Mediation Program: A Business-like Alternative to Suing Your Business Partner.
January 1, 2001... Dispute resolution facility has resulted in 90 percent consensual resolution of disputes submitted, on satisfactory terms. Any businessperson knows that, in doing business, relationships are the key. In few industries, however, is that fact...

Internet Offer Exemptions: California Joins the Fold.(franchise offers over the internet; state laws)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2001... An unsuspecting franchisor based in one state that includes certain information on its Web site may unknowingly be susceptible to accusations that a violation of other state franchise laws has occurred. Increasingly, we are becoming...

Ontario Passes New Disclosure-based Act Regulating Sale of Franchises.
January 1, 2001... The Franchise Act is expected to have a profound impact on ways in which franchising is conducted in Ontario. What is the Franchise Disclosure Act? The Arthur Wishart Act (Franchise Disclosure) 2000 is a recently passed statute...

Careful Analysis, Subtle Approach Advised on European Block Exemption.(Brief Article)
January 1, 2001... With some close attention to detail, most franchise systems will be able to benefit from the exemption granted by the regulation without suffering from the pitfalls. The big event in Europe in 2000 was the change in the antitrust laws with...

Beijing and Washington--A Tale of Two Cities.(comparison of franchising laws)
January 1, 2001... As franchising begins to flourish in China under the smiling countenance of Chairman Mao, the concept is under siege here in the U.S., in the city named for the father of our country. I recently attended the third annual China Franchise...

Sometimes, Simple Is Better.(Brief Article)
January 1, 2001... Section 162 fringe benefit plan is simple to establish and it works to retain key employees. It's no secret that we live in a business world that is ultra-competitive. In order to succeed, a company must demand the effective and efficient...

Blimpie Announces Launch of Urban Initiative In Michigan.(Brief Article)
January 1, 2001... Blimpie Subs & Salads launched the Blimpie Urban Initiative for Leadership Development (BUILD) program in Detroit, Mich. by granting franchises to four area individuals and waiving the standard franchise fee of $18,000. Harrien and Donna...

Minority, Women Entrepreneurs Invited To Explore Franchising At Small-Business Workshops Throughout U.S.(Brief Article)
January 1, 2001... The International Franchise Association's (IFA) U.S. Emerging Markets & Diversity Department is continuing the Franchise Trade Delegation program in 2001 to help minority and women entrepreneurs explore owning their own franchised small...

Certification: Meeting The Educational Needs Of Franchising Professionals.(Brief Article)
January 1, 2001... Teacher turned franchise professional shares her views of the importance of franchise-specific education. In 1993, the International Franchise Association (IFA) Educational Foundation began offering the Certified Franchise Executive...

Capitol Hill Committee Assignments May Set Tone for Congressional Approach to Franchising.(Brief Article)
January 1, 2001... Although January, 2001 will be highlighted by such special events as the Presidential Inauguration and Super Bowl XXXV, the franchise community's attention will be drawn to the Congress as crucial announcements will be made to determine who...

Public Relations: Pulling The Trigger on the "Shotgun Approach".(Brief Article)
January 1, 2001... Veteran auto franchise publicist offers tips and ideas on how to garner publicity in your local media. Many years ago, when I was a public relations officer for the City of Philadelphia, I also did some "moonlighting" as a publicist for...

There's Something For Everyone At IFA's 41st Annual Convention.(International Franchise Association)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2001... Association expects full house for its conference, Feb. 24-27 at Las Vegas' MGM Grand IFA members who aren't yet convinced of the value of attending the association's 41st annual convention need only thumb through the brochure enclosed in...

PEOPLE.
January 1, 2001... AFC Enterprises appointed Steven Schickler as president of its Seattle Coffee Co. subsidiary. Schickler will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the Seattle's Best and Torrefazione Italia brands in the U.S. and around the world. He...

NEWS BRIEFS.
January 1, 2001... At-A-Glance Planet Smoothie has teamed with Rich's department store to offer customers quick, healthy food in a trendy environment inside the new Rich's store that opened Nov. 2 at the Mall of Georgia, the state's largest shopping mall......

CFS BRIEFS.(Brief Article)
January 1, 2001... Charles Modell, leader of the franchise practice at Larkin, Hoffman, Daly & Lindgren Ltd., has been elected to a three-year term on the Governing Committee of the American Bar Association's Forum on Franchising. Modell has served as an active...

Franchising Community Fund nears $2 Million; Broad Campaign Appeal Begins.(Brief Article)
January 1, 2001... With the addition of several new major gifts, the Franchising Community Fund campaign to build the endowment of the IFA Educational Foundation is nearly at the $2 million mark in pledges received, 80% of the $2.5 million goal. Sid Feltenstein,...

It's A Family Affair.(Merry Maids franchises)
January 1, 2001... For the Blomkers, success is shared by parents and children alike Jean Blomker is modest about her family's success in franchising, but the Blomkers have much to be proud of, including ownership of seven thriving Merry Maids franchises....