Franchising World articles from July 2001

Franchising World archives from July 2001

IN THIS ISSUE.
July 1, 2001... Few topics in today's rapidly-expanding franchise community garner more attention than the application of new technologies to business operations. Not only are most of us struggling to keep abreast of the changes in cyberspace, but we're even...

Going Head-to-Head with Technological Change.(Brief Article)(Column)
July 1, 2001... Not that many years ago, the general consensus in the franchising community was that technology might impact larger companies, but it certainly wouldn't play a significant role in the operations of the smaller businesses that comprise the...

Keeping Pace With Tomorrow: A Conversation with IFA Information Technology Committee Chair David McKinnon.(International Franchise Association)
July 1, 2001... A year ago, Franchising Worldposed a series of key questions to Service Brands International Chairman David McKinnon, who heads the International Franchise Association's (IFA) Information Technology Committee. A year, in tech-time, is eons...

Web Enabled Franchises Rush to Adapt Internet's Efficient Management Potential.
July 1, 2001... From the humdrum to the imaginative edge, the Internet is rapidly becoming franchising's proving ground for real-time business operations. For most franchisors, the Internet means business. That's because, increasingly, those important but...

Intranet/extranet Systems Usher in a New `Way of Life' for Franchise Companies.(IFX Online.com)(Interview)
July 1, 2001... Technology is changing our world and revolutionizing the franchise industry. Dan Martin, president and founder of IFX Online.com, has helped bring franchise companies into the new millennium with cost-effective, easy-to-use intranet/extranet...

Why Franchise Systems Should Consider an Application Service Provider (ASP) for Their Technology Needs.(Brief Article)
July 1, 2001... Confused by "tech talk?" Looking for ways to save money, speed up computing operations and keep your franchise system focused on core business initiatives? Maybe it's time you considered an ASP. Ever heard of an Application Service Provider...

'Net Nets Gains in Franchisee Lead Generation.
July 1, 2001... Internet-generated leads have quickly become a top franchisee recruitment tool for most franchise systems. As they allocate ever more of their marketing dollars to this newest source of leads, franchise systems are searching for ways to assure...

Files, Files, Everywhere Files: Managing Data Management.(business)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2001... The all-in-one solution is "out there." The key to true data management is finding the right partner, says American Leak Detection. Franchise data management, does the true concept really exist? We all need it, but we can't seem to find...

From Clicks Cash: How to Use the Internet to Drive New Business to Your Franchisees.(Brief Article)
July 1, 2001... Vroom. Your direct mailer just hit the trash can, Vroom. Your radio spot aired just while I was deep in conversation, Vroom. Your TV spot ran as I was running to the microwave to retrieve popcorn. Vroom. Your newspaper ad that is...

Managing Internet Issues Within the franchise System: A Legal Perspective.
July 1, 2001... Internet and e-commerce law is still emerging. Franchise systems face a myriad of issues in determining how to effectively use the Internet and limit associated risks. For franchise systems, the Internet is above all an information...

Online Request-for-Quote Services Boost Local Selling Power.(Brief Article)
July 1, 2001... Although the Web offers virtually unlimited opportunities for customers to get what they want, they still crave convenience and human touch. It's crucial to capture local customer attention online and then follow up with personal contact,...

Killer Franchise Web Sites Demystified: An Industry Primer.
July 1, 2001... Is your Web site a place of business or just one of those e-billboards occupying space? Here's a look at some new software that could help you gain that competitive edge. While stellar e-commerce site design once involved unending tedious...

Hottest Legal Topics Addressed by Franchising's Experts.(Brief Article)
July 1, 2001... Some of the brightest franchise attorneys addressed the hottest topics in franchising at IFA's 34th Annual Legal Symposium. Over the three-day program there were robust discussions of legal and regulatory issues by many industry veterans and...

Effective Relationships With Franchise Associations--Legal and Practical Aspects.(Brief Article)
July 1, 2001... The growth of franchisee associations in size and number in the last ten years has changed the way many franchise companies approach their operations. Franchisee associations, once a rarity reserved for large franchise systems, now participate...

Summary of Mergers and Acquisitions of Franchise Companies.(Brief Article)
July 1, 2001... Despite the recent slowdown in the economy, there continues to be a number of acquisitions of franchise companies, and the acquisition of these companies is expected to continue. When undertaking the acquisition of a franchise company, the...

Enforcing Restrictive Covenants and Protecting Trade Secrets.(Brief Article)
July 1, 2001... Trade secrets, confidential and proprietary information concerning business methods, trademarks and trade dress are the lifeblood of most franchise systems. It is of the utmost importance that the franchise system be protected from defaulting...

Legal Issues Upon Expiration of the Franchise Term.(Brief Article)
July 1, 2001... Expiration and renewal issues have received relatively little judicial attention. This article reviews the current statutory scheme governing renewal decisions, common law contractual issues, and frequently asked questions concerning renewal....

Franchise Transfer, Succession and Renewal Issues.(Brief Article)
July 1, 2001... I. SUCCESSION ISSUES Franchisees who diligently work their businesses have every incentive to pass their successful businesses to their designated employees and family members. The franchise system's restrictions on transfer and...

Issues Concerning Franchise Transfers by Franchisees and Franchisors.(business)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2001... Franchise transfers occur when the franchisee elects to sell or assign any portion of the franchise agreement, assets of the business, and/or the business itself before the expiration of the term of the franchise agreement. They also occur when...

Summary of Selected Internet & E-Commerce Issues for Franchisors and Franchisees.(business)
July 1, 2001... Online Privacy & Data Protection Issues for Franchisors and Franchisees Introduction Many new privacy and data protection laws in the U.S., Canada, Europe and elsewhere apply to various franchise-related activities. These laws...

Using The Lanham Act to Combat Foreign Trademark Piracy.(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
July 1, 2001... American franchise companies have been slow to join the recent increase in the use of the Lanham Act to thwart piracy of their trademarks in foreign countries. Franchisors, like other American companies that expand into foreign countries, often...

Minimum Resale Price Maintenance: Minimizing Antitrust Risks.(Monsanto Co.)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2001... Minimum resale price maintenance (RPM) -- i.e., an agreement setting a minimum or "floor" price or range of prices -- is per se illegal under U.S. antitrust law. To be sure, in Monsanto Co. v. Spray-Rite Service Corp., 465 U.S. 752 (1984), and...

Third Annual Franchise Appreciate Day Plans Underway.(International Franchise Association)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2001... Many International Franchise Association (IFA) members will travel to Capitol Hill in October to share their views with members of Congress during the Third Annual Franchise Appreciation Day October 2. Franchise Appreciation Day is the...

Electronic Signature Capability Arrives, But Skepticism Abounds.
July 1, 2001... Obstacles to the electronic signature will prove temporary and franchise agreements made with this technology will become routine, the authors predict. But no one knows when the party will begin. It's been more than eight months since the...

E-Mail Marketing: Is It On Your Radar Screen?
July 1, 2001... That computer screen before you represents new power for franchise development and retail sales. E-mail is potentially the most powerful form of affordable marketing communications in our lifetime. Already major chains are building...

Uninsurable Business Associate in Buy-Sell Arrangements.(Brief Article)
July 1, 2001... Many times in the course of designing a business continuation plan, it sometimes 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 Franchise System with the Best Franchisees Wins.(Brief Article)
July 1, 2001... At the pace of today's global communications, establishing and maintaining a competitive edge requires instant response to anything that affects the market environment. E-learning holds the key. The latest business axioms play off the...

"Prevent Defense" Legal Roundtables Kick Off Series.(International Franchise Association)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2001... IFA's Legal Roundtable Series, "Prevent Defense", has received considerable praise from those who attended in the cities where it was presented this year--Denver, San Diego, Philadelphia and Dallas. As one attendee commented, "Any meeting such...

IFA-Coca Cola Diversity Seminar Series Is Underway.(International Franchise Association)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2001... As reported in the April issue of Franchising World, the IFA Educational Foundation established a Diversity Training Institute with support from the Coca-Cola Company. The purpose of the Institute is to foster diversity awareness and provide...

Lawn Doctor Inc.(Scott Frith)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2001... Lawn Doctor Inc. recently announced the promotion of Scott Frith to marketing director He will oversee the development of promotional materials and programs, as well as franchise development.

Meineke Discount Muffler Shops Inc.(Jeff Blum)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2001... Meineke Discount Muffler Shops Inc. has tapped Jeff Blum to succeed Jeff Williams CFE as vice president of franchise development. Blum, a former Meineke multi-shop owner, moved to the corporate side last year. Williams departs the organization...

Re/Max International Relocations Services.(Linda Wood)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2001... Re/Max International Relocations Services has promoted three individuals: Linda Wood, who formerly led a relocation team as senior account executive, has been named team operations manager; Paulla Bogle, who served several years as a senior...

Sign-A-Rama.(Chris Yingling)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2001... Sign-A-Rama has added a level of franchisee support by creating four new district operation manager positions, filled by Chris Yingling, Chris Cheringal, Terry McGee and Nansea Peden. They will be charged with increasing the company's in-field...

Etrana Inc.(Gloria Chabot)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2001... Gloria Chabot has joined Etrana Inc. as sales director, and will be responsible for building relationships with new and existing clients.

Wing Zone.(Robert Girau)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2001... Wing Zone has appointed Robert Girau as regional manager for Georgia and Jeff Daughenbaugh as regional manager for Florida. Both are former Wing Zone managers and have been with the company since '94.

The Athlete's Foot Group.(business)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2001... Donald Camacho, former senior vice president and CFO of Converse Inc., has joined The Athlete's Foot Group as senior vice president and CFO. He will oversee all financial and accounting operations.

Dr. Vinyl.(Brief Article)
July 1, 2001... Dr. Vinyl has promoted several long-time staffers: Sandra Garringer, formerly assistant controller, is the company's new vice president of franchise operations; Buster Coppage, former manager of Dr. Vinyl's parts department, has been named vice...

Red Lion Hotels & Inns.(Brief Article)
July 1, 2001... Red Lion Hotels & Inns has named Marie Malloy, Arthur Sabo and Alex Chopra as directors of franchise development. They will be responsible for continued aggressive growth across the US.

Bob Newton has been tapped as director of franchise development for A&W and Long John Silver's restaurants in the northwestern U.S.(Brief Article)
July 1, 2001... Bob Newton has been tapped as director of franchise development for A&W and Long John Silver's restaurants in the northwestern U.S., and will be responsible for developing traditional and nontraditional venues, including new co-branded units.

Yorkshire Global Restaurants.(Brief Article)
July 1, 2001... Yorkshire Global Restaurants appointed Larry Stein as director of franchise development for A&W and Long John Silver's restaurants. He will be responsible for development in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex, northern Texas and Oklahoma.

YGR.(business)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2001... YGR has also appointed Wayne Vincent as director of franchise development for its two brands in the southeastern U.S., including markets in Tennessee and Georgia.

The Maids International.(business)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2001... Dan Kirwin has been appointed executive vice president of finance and administration, a new position at The Maids International, and will oversee all financial and business management aspects of The Maids, American Security Services and Bishop...

El Pollo Loco.(business)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2001... El Pollo Loco has named Stephen Carley president and CEO. He brings more than 20 years of marketing and operations experience to the position, including serving as president and COO of Universal City, Hollywood. The company has also appointed...

Accor Lodging North America.(Brief Article)
July 1, 2001... Gayle Colston Barge has joined Accor Lodging North America as director of communications. Barge was named one of the 12 Leading African Americans in Public Relations by PR Week magazine, and brings 20-plus years of experience to her new...

Ramada Franchise Systems.(business)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2001... Ramada Franchise Systems has named Darren Cole corporate director of training. He will be responsible for enhancing the Ramada Institute of Training and Technology, developing a comprehensive property openings training program, fine-tuning...

International Center for Entrepreneurial Development.(business)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2001... The International Center for Entrepreneurial Development (ICED) has named Larry Kyle as vice president of franchise operations, and has named Brian Gay as vice president and director of the franchise development department.

Glass Doctor.(business)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2001... Glass Doctor promoted Greg Holden to vice president. Holden joined the company as vice president of operations in 1998 and helped it expand from 24 locations in 18 states to 80 locations in 33 states.

Mail Boxes Etc.(Brief Article)
July 1, 2001... Mail Boxes Etc. appointed Smart Mathis executive vice president of operations. His top priorities will include expanding the MBE brand domestically and implementing the numerous technological initiatives the company has undertaken.

Opal Concepts Inc. has hired Craig Harrison as president of Pro-Cuts Franchise Corp.(Brief Article)
July 1, 2001... Opal Concepts Inc. has hired Craig Harrison as president of Pro-Cuts Franchise Corp. He is responsible for the overall strategic direction and system-wide operations, and will emphasize enhancing the company's franchisee support operations and...

Shakey's Inc.
July 1, 2001... Sean Flynn is Shakey's Inc.'s new president. He has been charged with strengthening the company's relationships with its franchisees.

Express Personnel Services.(Brief Article)
July 1, 2001... Douglas Eaton is the new president and COO of Express Personnel Services. He joins the company after serving in several positions at State Farm Insurance, most recently as regional vice president for Oklahoma and Kansas, where he was...

Jodi Maroni's Sausage Kingdom.
July 1, 2001... Terri Torres has been named director of operations at Jodi Maroni's Sausage Kingdom, a promotion from her previous position as director of franchise development.

International Center for Entrepreneurial Development (At-A-Glance).
July 1, 2001... The International Center for Entrepreneurial Development (ICED) has completed the Settlement House at Northwest Forest, a 4,500-square foot ballroom, and part of the Northwest Forest Conference Center facility that ICED makes available for...

Milford Conn. recently became home to Subway's 15,000th restaurant.
July 1, 2001... Milford Conn. recently became home to Subway's 15,000th restaurant. Franchisees Robert and Carolyn Burns run two other Subway shops in the area...

Re/Max International (At-A-Glance).
July 1, 2001... The 2001 Power Broker Report, an annual study by National Relocation and Real Estate magazine indicates that Re/Max International sales associates averaged more transactions in 2000 than those in other real estate companies. Of the major...

Re/Max has also added a new feature to its Web site, www.remax.com.
July 1, 2001... Re/Max has also added a new feature to its Web site, www.remax.com, that allows visitors to click and locate an office within a specific geographic area by using the map-based office search function hosted by MapQuest...

Domino's Pizza.
July 1, 2001... Domino's Pizza has selected Re/Max to handle its employee home sale assistance program. The pizza franchise employs more than 120,000 associates around the globe, 15,000 of whom are corporate employees...

Consultant firm Francorp and online information center Franchise.com have formed a strategic alliance.
July 1, 2001... Consultant firm Francorp and online information center Franchise.com have formed a strategic alliance that will provide prospective franchisees with comprehensive information on franchise companies...

Hilton Garden Inn.
July 1, 2001... Hilton Garden Inn recently opened its 100th hotel property, located at SeaWorld at International Center in Orlando...

Crown Trophy.
July 1, 2001... Crown Trophy has opened its 91th and 92nd stores, located in Helena, Montana and Caldwell, Idaho, respectively...

Kinderdance International.
July 1, 2001... Kinderdance International has introduced a new benefit for its teachers called the Employee Credit Program, which allows teachers to earn credit of up to $3,000 toward the purchase of a Kinderdance franchise of their own...

The Wall Street Journal is chronicling the triumphs and tribulations of new Golden Corral.
July 1, 2001... The Wall Street Journal is chronicling the triumphs and tribulations of new Golden Corral franchisee Bruce McIntosh with a year-long series that will report on his experiences...

In its April 18 installment, the paper wrote, "Franchising is a way to offer entrepreneurs some expertise.
July 1, 2001... In its April 18 installment, the paper wrote, "Franchising is a way to offer entrepreneurs some expertise from the get-go and allows expansion-minded chains--food, lodging, auto repair and many others--a chance to grow quickly using other...

At-A-Glance: Sign-A-Rama.
July 1, 2001... Sign-A-Rama is celebrating its 15th anniversary this year. It has more than 520 franchises in the U.S. and around the world...

Sign-A-Rama has also partnered with Detroit Northern Senior High School.(Brief Article)
July 1, 2001... Sign-A-Rama has also partnered with Detroit Northern Senior High School for the school to operate a franchise on campus, with partial funding coming from the W.K Kellogg Foundation...

Fantastic Sams.(Brief Article)
July 1, 2001... Fantastic Sams is marking its 25th anniversary this spring with special promotions, the launch of a new charity program, and special national advertising campaign.

Sanford Rose Associates.
July 1, 2001... Sanford Rose Associates has opened offices in Hong Kong and Seoul as part of a multi-year plan to expand into at least seven Asian locations, including Shanghai, Taipei and Tokyo. The company has franchises in parts of Asia...

Subway Restaurants.(Brief Article)
July 1, 2001... Subway Restaurants has opened its 50th restaurant in the United Kingdom...

Around the Globe: Sign-A-Rama.(Brief Article)
July 1, 2001... Sign-A-Rama has penned master license agreements in Turkey and the Netherlands. The company already operates in 11 countries outside the U.S., and plans to expand to Guatemala, Italy, France and Kenya this year...

Cottman Transmissions.(Brief Article)
July 1, 2001... Cottman Transmissions has opened its first center in Latin America in Caracas, Venezuela.

Sanctuary Among Golf's Elite Courses.(Brief Article)
July 1, 2001... For the second time, Sanctuary, a private golf course in the foothills south of Denver owned by RE/MAX International co-founders Dave and Gaff Liniger has been ranked among the Top 100 golf courses in the U.S. by "Golf Digest" in its May 2001...

Ad planning is now easier!(Brief Article)
July 1, 2001... Franchise Media Guide is a long overdue "first" in the franchising community. This special directory is a time-saving, central resource for executives who buy franchise recruitment media... presidents, marketing and franchise development...

Lead Generation Plans That Work.(Brief Article)
July 1, 2001... Successful franchise recruitment requires building a media plan that produces qualified prospective buyers at acceptable costs. It isn't an easy task, especially in this new media age, where franchise buyers now access multiple recruitment and...

How to Measure Your Media Success.(Brief Article)
July 1, 2001... Effective monitoring systems give you the advantage of (1) determining your most productive recruitment sources, (2) creating compelling, direct-response advertising messages for each media selected, and (3) staying ahead of the competition....

Print Publications.
July 1, 2001... Black Enterprise Magazine 130 Fifth Avenue 10th Floor New York, NY 10011 Lawrence Cooke, Vice President Phone: 212 242 8000 Fax: 212 886 9618 Council of Franchise Suppliers Member. Bond's Franchise Guide 1814...

Recruitment Web Sites.
July 1, 2001... Abracat.com/AdOne Newspaper Network www.abracat.fransol.com 875 Greenland Road Portsmouth, NH 03801 Started 2000 Steve Collins, Sr. Client Consultant Phone: 800 898 4455 Fax: 603 430 2942 Email:...

Trade Shows.(Brief Article)
July 1, 2001... China International Exhibition Center (CIEC) 6 East Beisanhuan Road Chaoyang District Beijing 100028 China Helen Zhang, Deputy General Manager Phone: 10 84602158 Fax: 10 64663204 Email: clecb@public.east.co.net ...

Public Relations Firms.(Brief Article)
July 1, 2001... Fishman Public Relations 1181 Lake Cook Road, Suite A Deerfield, IL 60015 Started 1991 Brad Fishman, CEO Phone: 847 945 1300 Fax: 847 945 3755 Email: bfish@fishmanpr.com Council of Franchise Suppliers Member....