Franchising World articles from January 2006

Franchising World archives from January 2006

Sleepeck and Dixonweb.(FW SPOTLIGHT)
January 1, 2006... When it comes time to make purchasing decisions for your printed materials, there are some important points to look at when choosing your supplier. Does your printer have 100 years of experience and stand behind every job they produce? Are they...

See you in Palm Springs.(2006 International Franchise Association Annual Convention)
January 1, 2006... For nearly half a century, the International Franchise Association has presented a stellar lineup of programs. The 2006 IFA Annual Convention in Palm Springs, set for Feb. 25-28, will continue in this tradition. Here are just a few of the types...

New Year's resolutions are fine, but what's your plan?(IFA PRESIDENT'S COLUMN)
January 1, 2006... With the holidays behind us and a new year ahead, we naturally look at the possibilities with optimism and anticipation. Many of us begin the year with resolutions, but only a few will actually accomplish the goals we set for ourselves....

Palm Springs ... February ... need I say more?(International Franchise Association annual convention)
January 1, 2006... When the International Franchise Association staff asked about authoring an article about the reasons one might attend the upcoming annual convention, it became difficult to contemplate writing more than a paragraph. To cut to the chase, the...

2006 Leadership Conference explores management styles; a focus on unique leadership style and development.(INTERNATIONAL FRANCHISE ASSOCIATION'S ANNUAL CONVENTION PREVIEW)
January 1, 2006... The Women's Franchise Committee is especially enthusiastic about this year's Leadership Conference which will take place during the International Franchise Association's Annual Convention in Palm Springs. For the seventh year, the committee...

Franchising's leaders: The International Franchise Association's Board of Directors and Executive Committee.(INTERNATIONAL FRANCHISE ASSOCIATION'S ANNUAL CONVENTION PREVIEW)
January 1, 2006... The International Franchise Association's board of directors serve as the "Voice of Franchising." The IFA board, composed of talented and experienced representatives, includes franchisees, franchisors and suppliers. The franchised businesses...

2006 nominees to the International Franchise Association's board of directors.
January 1, 2006... These franchise leaders have been nominated to join the International Franchise Association's board of directors in 2006. Representing the diversity of the industries that operate within franchising, these executives will help to mold...

Leadership perspectives to share.(INTERNATIONAL FRANCHISE ASSOCIATION'S ANNUAL CONVENTION PREVIEW)
January 1, 2006... The beginning of a new year often prompts many people to focus on assessing current levels of achievement, overcoming challenges and reflecting on better ways to complete tasks. Franchising World invited a trio of franchise company...

Franchising building the future together: 46th Annual International Franchise Convention.(INTERNATIONAL FRANCHISE ASSOCIATION)
January 1, 2006... >> FEBRUARY 25-28, 2006 Palm Springs Convention Center & Wyndham Hotel Palm Springs, CA For more information or to register, visit www.franchise.org or call the Conferences Department at 202/628-8000. >> Special Feature >> Opening...

Building a prosperous partnership: franchisors lay a foundation for progress.(INTERNATIONAL FRANCHISE ASSOCIATION'S ANNUAL CONVENTION PREVIEW)
January 1, 2006... Franchisors have a high calling. We pave the way for motivated and talented people to determine and direct their own life work; to create an avenue of financial support for themselves and others; and to operate businesses that become building...

Communicate your way to the best franchise relationship: positive interaction allows a great franchise system the opportunity to become better every year.
January 1, 2006... No doubt about it, good relationships are good for business, particularly in franchising. But why does the relationship between franchise owner and franchisor break down? There are many reasons beyond the scope of this article, but a logical...

The International Franchise Association's federal legislative agenda for 2006.(FW FOCUS: GOVERNMENT RELATIONS)
January 1, 2006... As the Second Session of the 109th Congress reconvenes, the International Franchise Association has met with its Legislative Action Group to discuss and determine the association's top federal priorities for 2006. Congress must address several...

Q & A with U.S. Sen. John McCain: U.S. Sen. John McCain has a long career of public service.(Interview)
January 1, 2006... After graduating from the Naval Academy in 1958, John McCain began his career as a naval aviator. During the Vietnam War, he spent more than five years as a prisoner of war. In 1982, he was elected to Congress representing what was then the...

State round-up: Virginia, New Jersey elect new governors, Massachusetts legislators pass health care bills and IFA meets with state retailers.(FW FOCUS: GOVERNMENT RELATIONS)(International Franchise Association)
January 1, 2006... In early November, voters in New Jersey and Virginia went to the polls to elect new governors, while California voters cast their ballots against several high profile initiatives supported by Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger. These elections were...

A look ahead to the 2006 state legislative sessions: battle looms over health care, wages.(FW FOCUS: GOVERNMENT RELATIONS)
January 1, 2006... Beginning this month, 45 state legislatures will gavel in their legislative sessions (Arkansas, Montana, North Dakota, Nevada and Texas are not in regular session this year) to address budget, education and many other important public-policy...

China's new franchise regulations clarified.
January 1, 2006... New Peoples Republic of China franchise regulations, which became effective February 1, 2005, attempt to clarify the process by which foreign franchisors may extend their businesses to China. Although these regulations help clarify the...

Franchises gaining popularity in China: International Franchise Association leaders address key issues during Franchising China Conference and Exhibition.
January 1, 2006... For the past eight years, the International Franchise Association has partnered with Global Sources, which in 1998 launched Franchising China Conference and Exhibition, a major trade show that has the support of the Chinese government and is...

The power to dream: how trade shows have transformed the idea of business ownership for thousands.
January 1, 2006... Helping people realize their dreams of owning their own business is one of the greatest things about franchising, according to Kera Vo, franchise development manager of Maui Wowi. And she should know. Having just exhibited at the West Coast...

Los Angeles plays host to franchise "super sessions": more than 120 franchise executives gathered in Los Angeles in early November to network, share and learn about the latest techniques in franchise development from a select group of experts in the franchise community.(FW FOCUS: FRANCHISE EVENTS)
January 1, 2006... Held just days before the opening of the International Franchise Association's West Coast Franchise Expo, the attendees were thoroughly enriched with the combined knowledge of decades of franchise sales experience. The event was kicked off...

Economic census will count franchised businesses; the International Franchise Association has learned that plans are being finalized by the U.S. Bureau of the Census to include questions about franchising in the 2007 Census of Business.(FW FOCUS: FRANCHISING AND THE ECONOMY)
January 1, 2006... Questions will be added to census forms that will allow businesses to answer the question whether the establishment was "operating under a trademark authorized by a franchisor" and if it is a "franchisee-owned establishment or franchisor-owned...

Hurricane recovery and rebuilding programs available.(FW FOCUS: DISASTER RELIEF)
January 1, 2006... Through recognition, communications, research, issue analysis and coalition development activities, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce's Center for Corporate Citizenship works to improve the social environment in which businesses operate. The center...

International Franchise Association programs and calendar of industry events.(FW FOCUS: IMPORTANT DATES IN FRANCHISING)(Calendar)
January 1, 2006... 2006 JANUARY 23-24 How to Recruit Better Candidates and Close More Franchise Sales * Management 2000 Houston Contact: ICFE 26-27 How to Become a More Effective Field Consultant * Management 2000 Houston Contact: ICFE FEBRUARY...

Franchise.org is the free advice clearinghouse.
January 1, 2006... Franchising World magazine readers have learned about a valuable tool that is available for free. This resource will help them better manage and operate their franchised businesses. This free tool is an online discussion forum section on the...

Welcome new IFA Members!(FW FOCUS: WELCOME)
January 1, 2006... Franchise Systems Adventures in Advertising Franchise Inc., Oshkosh, Wisc., Contact Tom Lehr A Sweet Beginning Wedding Consulting & Event Planners, Vancouver, B.C., Contact Elana Lancit Budget Blinds Inc., Orange, Calif., Phil...

Veterans turning to franchising in increasing numbers.(FW FOCUS: VETFRAN)
January 1, 2006... More than 350 veterans own franchised small businesses today because of the Veterans Transition Franchise Initiative, an International Franchise Association program known as VetFran, which offers discounted franchise fees to veterans seeking to...

7-Eleven.(Joseph M. DePinto appointed, Aaron Rents appoints Christopher M. Champion)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2006... 7-Eleven named Joseph M. DePinto president and CEO. He will replace Jim Keyes, who retired. DePinto will oversee all strategic, operational and financial aspects of the company, and will report to Toshifumi Suzuki, chairman and CEO of...

Abrakadoodle.(PEOPLE)
January 1, 2006... Abrakadoodle selected re:group Pres. Janet Muhleman as a member of its advisory board.

Aire Serv.(PEOPLE)(Tom Thomas appointed)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2006... Aire Serv, a global franchise organization providing heating, ventilation and air conditioning and repair services, announces the addition of Tom Thomas to its franchise systems management team.

BP Oil.(PEOPLE)(Ben Amante appointed)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2006... Ben Amante has been appointed BP Oil's (Arco/am pro) vice president of U.S. franchise development. He previously served as vice president of franchising for Bally Total Fitness.

Big O Tires.(PEOPLE)(Jim Bull appointed and Steve Steffens retires)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2006... Big O Tires hired Jim Bull as vice president of sales and operations for the West Division. He replaces Steve Steffens, who recently became vice president of marketing.

BizCom Associates.(PEOPLE)
January 1, 2006... BizCom Associates has named Leah Templeton and Jacy Cochran account executives.

Carlson Restaurants Worldwide.(PEOPLE)
January 1, 2006... Carlson Restaurants Worldwide picked Laurie Curtis as vice president of brand marketing for T.G.I. Friday's U.S.A.

Cendant Hotel Group.(PEOPLE)(Greg Ade appointed)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2006... Cendant Hotel Group established a hotel management company to manage and oversee the daily operations of its more than 20 managed Wyndham hotels and appointed Greg Ade as its president.

Community Wealth Ventures.(PEOPLE)(Ben Litalien appointed)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2006... Ben Litalien, CFE, joined Community Wealth Ventures as managing director of a national franchise initiative to bring nonprofits and franchisors together to create sustainable funds and franchisors looking to grow through social enterprises.

Dunkin'Brands.(PEOPLE)(Stan Frankenthaler appointed)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2006... Dunkin'Brands named Stan Frankenthaler, one of Boston's top chefs and culinary experts, as executive chef and director of culinary development. He is chef and owner of Salamander restaurant and author of The Occidental Tourist.

Express Services.(PEOPLE)
January 1, 2006... Express Services named Fred Bartliff as franchise director for the Central and Western U.S.

Moran Industries.(PEOPLE)
January 1, 2006... Moran Industries announced the addition of Miguel Ramos as operations manager.

Mr. Appliance.(PEOPLE)
January 1, 2006... Mr. Appliance selected Thomas Ta to join its Franchise Systems Management team.

Noodles & Co.(PEOPLE)
January 1, 2006... Noodles & Co. hired Dawn Voss as vice president of operations.

RE/MAX International.(PEOPLE)
January 1, 2006... Patricia E. Lawrence has been named vice president of human resources at RE/MAX International.

Rita's Water Ice Co.(PEOPLE)
January 1, 2006... Lenny Valentino Jr. has been named vice president of business development, purchasing and warehousing for Rita's Water Ice Co.

We regret ...(Correction Notice)
January 1, 2006... In the December and November issues of "Franchising World" magazine were errors that we regret. Below ae corrections about those items. In the December article "When A Large, Established Company Decides to Become a Franchise," the names of...

Brooke Franchise Corp. opened its 500th franchise.(Growth)
January 1, 2006... Brooke Franchise Corp. opened its 500th franchise, this one in Fredericksburg, Va. owned by John R. McDaniel and Sandra Chittum.

Cold Stone Creamery.(Growth)
January 1, 2006... Cold Stone Creamery opened its first store in Japan, located in Tokyo's Roppongi Hills.

Camp Bow Wow's.(Growth)
January 1, 2006... Camp Bow Wow's 100th location will open in O'Fallon, Ill. soon.

Express Services.(Growth)
January 1, 2006... Express Services hit the 500 office mark. The company's client base is now in four countries and employs 300,000 people a year.

LA Boxing Franchise Corp. signed a franchise agreement that will mark its first step outside the United States with the opening of a Ciudad Juarez, Mexico gym.(Growth)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2006... LA Boxing Franchise Corp. signed a franchise agreement that will mark its first step outside the United States with the opening of a Ciudad Juarez, Mexico gym. Mark Taylor of St. Charles, Mo., recently opened the 800th residential cleaning...

PostalAnnex+.(Growth)
January 1, 2006... PostalAnnex+ celebrated its 20th anniversary in October.

RE/MAX International.(Growth)
January 1, 2006... RE/MAX International's, operations now can be found in 62 countries. Richard Chury of Slovakia has become the company's regional director there.

Sign-A-Rama granted a regional development license for Germany under the direction of master license partners for Northwest Europe.(Growth)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2006... Sign-A-Rama granted a regional development license for Germany under the direction of master license partners for Northwest Europe, John van den Bosch, Leo Plasman and Pim de Koekkoek.

American Leak Detection and Plain Sight Systems have merged to leverage their strengths in franchising and technology development.(Acquisitions & Transactions)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2006... American Leak Detection and Plain Sight Systems have merged to leverage their strengths in franchising and technology development. ALD will continue to operate as an independent franchise entity affiliated with Plain Sight. Dick Rennick, CFE,...

Home Instead Senior Care Master Franchisee Trevor Brocklebank signs on the dotted line, officially expanding the franchise to the United Kingdom.(Brief Article)
January 1, 2006... Home Instead Senior Care Master Franchisee Trevor Brocklebank signs on the dotted line, officially expanding the franchise to the United Kingdom. Founders Lori and Paul Hogan celebrate the moment. Home Instead also opened franchises in...

The Franchise Company sold its Stained Glass Overlay and Nutri-Lawn concepts.(Acquisitions & Transactions)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2006... The Franchise Company sold its Stained Glass Overlay and Nutri-Lawn concepts. Stained Glass Overlay was sold to Michael Cassidy, while Nutri-Lawn was sold to Ryan Vincent and partner Ted Dzialowski. The Franchise Company directly owns or...

Trimaran Capital Partners completed the acquisition of El Pollo Loco.(El Pollo Loco Inc)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2006... Trimaran Capital Partners completed the acquisition of El Pollo Loco. Trimaran purchased the company from American Securities Capital Partners. El Pollo Loco's management team, headed by President and CEO Stephen E. Carley, will continue in...

Aaron's Sales & Lease Ownership initiated an "Aaron's Hurricane Relief Fund" for employees and their families.(Brief Article)
January 1, 2006... Aaron's Sales & Lease Ownership initiated an "Aaron's Hurricane Relief Fund" for employees and their families. The company donated $200,000 to establish the fund. Franchisee Charles Smithgall immediately gave a $5,000 contribution. Aaron's...

Aaron's Sales & Lease Ownership franchisees Tom Bernau, Bob Clark, Steve Griffith and Rob Patterson donated furniture, appliances, electronics and computers.(Brief Article)
January 1, 2006... Aaron's Sales & Lease Ownership franchisees Tom Bernau, Bob Clark, Steve Griffith and Rob Patterson donated furniture, appliances, electronics and computers to the Homes for the Holidays program founded by Atlanta Falcons running back Warrick...

The Asian American Hotel Owners Association.(Brief Article)
January 1, 2006... The Asian American Hotel Owners Association donated $20,000 toward relief efforts for the earthquake which struck Pakistan and parts of India and Afghanistan on Oct. 8.

Money Mailer entered into a strategic partnership with Children's Miracle Network, a non-profit organization dedicated to saving and improving the lives of children by raising funds for 170 children's hospitals across North America.(Money Mailer Inc)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2006... Money Mailer entered into a strategic partnership with Children's Miracle Network, a non-profit organization dedicated to saving and improving the lives of children by raising funds for 170 children's hospitals across North America. Godfred...

The Dwyer Group employee, Terrence Raper, carefully loads boxes of food into military trucks reserved to carry more than 14,000 pounds of food raised by the Dwyer Group's annual Food for Families program.(Community Service)
January 1, 2006... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] CAPTION: The Dwyer Group employee, Terrence Raper, carefully loads boxes of food into military trucks reserved to carry more than 14,000 pounds of food raised by the Dwyer Group's annual Food for Families program....

White Castle.(White Castle System Inc)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2006... White Castle recently released its newest recipe book, By the Sackful: A Scrapbook with Recipes from 85 Years of White Castle Craving. Proceeds will be donated to Turkeys 4 America, a charity dedicated to providing turkeys to families in need...

AlphaGraphics entered into a partnership with SmartDraw.(Marketing)
January 1, 2006... AlphaGraphics entered into a partnership with SmartDraw, a publisher of diagramming software which will enable users to submit designs directly for professional printing.

CiCi's Pizza.(Brief Article)
January 1, 2006... CiCi's Pizza opened an exhibit at the Dallas Children's Museum to help teach kids. A Slice of Pizza, A Slice of Math is geared toward children between the ages of two and 10 and creates a pizza parlor atmosphere where parents read recipes and...

DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen by Worldwide.(Marketing)
January 1, 2006... DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen by Worldwide inked a distribution agreement with Whirlpool Corp. to make the remodeling process easier.

LaMar's Donuts.(Marketing)
January 1, 2006... Frontier Airlines is giving passengers free LaMar's Donuts.

Former NFL offensive tackle Antone Davis.(Marketing)
January 1, 2006... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] CAPTION: Former NFL offensive tackle Antone Davis, left, has become a franchisee of Buffalo's Southwest cafe.

ServiceMaster Clean has selected Memphis Grizzlies forward Shane Battier as its new spokesperson to promote and initiate franchise opportunities to entrepreneurs across the country.(Brief Article)
January 1, 2006... ServiceMaster Clean has selected Memphis Grizzlies forward Shane Battier as its new spokesperson to promote and initiate franchise opportunities to entrepreneurs across the country. Five ServiceMaster Clean franchises will be donated by the...

Verlo Mattress Factory Stores.(Marketing)
January 1, 2006... Verlo Mattress Factory Stores was scheduled to participated in ABC's "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition's" Sunday, Nov. 13 episode.

Joe Dobbins, who operates a 1-800-WATER DAMAGE franchise in Northern Alabama.(Honors)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2006... Joe Dobbins, who operates a 1-800-WATER DAMAGE franchise in Northern Alabama, was recently ranked among the nation's top four carpet cleaning professionals as a part of CM/Cleanfax magazine's annual "Dream Team" awards.

Aussie Pet Mobile.(Honors)
January 1, 2006... Aussie Pet Mobile named Mexico City owners Ernesto Burciaga and Magdalena Calderoni their 2005 International Franchisee of the Year 2005.

Denny's 2005 Operator of the Year awards spotlighted Dencan Restaurants of Vancouver, owned by Robert J. Gaglardi and Robert T. Gaglardi, and led by president and CEO Bobby Naicker, among franchises with five or more restaurants.(Honors)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2006... Denny's 2005 Operator of the Year awards spotlighted Dencan Restaurants of Vancouver, owned by Robert J. Gaglardi and Robert T. Gaglardi, and led by president and CEO Bobby Naicker, among franchises with five or more restaurants. The award for...

Express Personnel Services founder, Chairman and CEO Robert A. Funk was recently awarded the Honorary American FFA Degree, the highest award given by the organization.(Honors)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2006... Express Personnel Services founder, Chairman and CEO Robert A. Funk was recently awarded the Honorary American FFA Degree, the highest award given by the organization. This award is presented to individuals who have demonstrated outstanding...

H&R Block franchisee Tony Zabaneh was recently named the company's 2005 National Franchisee of the Year.(Honors)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2006... H&R Block franchisee Tony Zabaneh was recently named the company's 2005 National Franchisee of the Year. Zabaneh, who owns 18 offices, competed against more than 1,800 franchisees in key growth areas, including the number of returning clients,...

Hilton International.(Honors)
January 1, 2006... Hilton International won two 2005 Hospitality Awards: Best Innovative Concept outside Hotel Lodging and Best Professional Development Program for junior employees.

HomeVestors of America.(Honors)
January 1, 2006... HomeVestors of America has been ranked 21st among the "Dallas 100" by the Caruth Institute at the Cox School of Business at Southern Methodist University.

Jim McCarren of Annapolis, Md. was awarded the 2005 Franchisee of the Year Award.(Honors)
January 1, 2006... Jim McCarren of Annapolis, Md. was awarded the 2005 Franchisee of the Year Award for MaggieMoo's Ice Cream and Treatery.

The Melting Pot Restaurants recognized its Sacramento unit as Franchise of the Year during its annual meeting.(Melting Pot Restaurants Inc)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2006... The Melting Pot Restaurants recognized its Sacramento unit as Franchise of the Year during its annual meeting. The restaurant is owned and operated by Michael Frampton.

Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce and Junior Achievement-Rocky Mountain, Inc.(Honors)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2006... The Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce and Junior Achievement-Rocky Mountain, Inc. named Dave Liniger, co-founder and chairman and Gail Liniger, co-founder and vice chairman of RE/MAX International among its 2005 inductees to the Colorado...

Sonic Corp honored Craig Abbott of Iola, Kan. with the Troy Smith Award, named after the founder of Sonic DriveIn, as the most distinguished franchisee in the system.(Honors)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2006... Sonic Corp honored Craig Abbott of Iola, Kan. with the Troy Smith Award, named after the founder of Sonic DriveIn, as the most distinguished franchisee in the system. Abbott has been part of the Sonic family for more than 30 years.

In Memoriam.(Obituary)
January 1, 2006... Ray Lamar, 89, the founder of LaMar's Donuts passed away Nov. 10. Lamar opened the first store in a converted gas station in Kansas City, Mo. 45 years ago. He and his wife, Shannon, franchised the brand in the early 1990s. There are currently...

The Ken D'Angelo Foundation recently donated $10,000 to the Mayo Clinic in memory of Ken D'Angelo.
January 1, 2006... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] CAPTION: The Ken D'Angelo Foundation recently donated $10,000 to the Mayo Clinic in memory of Ken D'Angelo, the late founder of HomeVestors of America, who died in 2005 after a battle with bile duct cancer.

Hair cuttery to expand via franchises.(WHAT THE MEDIA IS SAYING: The Washington Post)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2006... Hair Cuttery to Expand Via Franchises "Franchising is certainly a quicker, easier, and more cost efficient way of finding employees to work for your branded business," said Richard Rennick, chairman of the International Franchise...