Franchising World articles from July 2004

Franchising World archives from July 2004

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July 1, 2004... One of franchising's most popular educational events, the International Franchise Association's Annual Legal symposium, just celebrated its 37th gathering in the nation's capital. Nearly 500 attendees came to the session, which featured many of...

Judicial update: developments in state and federal franchise law: a variety of interesting legal developments in both state and federal franchise law came about last year. This is a summary of an update presented during the 37th International Franchise Association Legal Symposium in Washington, D.C.(Franchising and the law: 37th annual legal symposium)
July 1, 2004... Electronic Delivery of Franchise Disclosure Documents On September 14, 2003, NASAA adopted a statement of policy regarding electronic delivery of franchise disclosure documents (Business Franchise Guide [paragraph] 12,727). This proposed...

Limiting liability risks for franchisors: in deciding liability, the courts have not been entirely consistent in their approach.(Franchising and the law: 37th annual legal symposium)
July 1, 2004... One of the most significant liability risks faced by franchise systems is the risk of liability for the acts of negligence or wrongful conduct of its franchisees. A franchisor's potential for vicarious liability for the acts of its franchisees...

Supply and distribution issues in franchising.(Franchising and the law: 37th annual legal symposium)
July 1, 2004... At the core of any franchise is its supply and distribution system. The type of system used depends on a variety of factors, including the nature and size of the franchise business, the amount of control the franchisor wishes to maintain over...

E-Discovery: introduction to issues, concerns, and strategies: as e-commerce grows, so do the challenges. Franchise systems should be concerned about the arrival of electronic evidence.(Franchising and the law: 37th annual legal symposium)
July 1, 2004... The discovery of electronic data in litigation proceedings is nothing new. Nonetheless, it is only recently that electronic discovery has rapidly become a hot topic, and franchise attorneys and their franchisor clients have been scrambling to...

Creating and maintaining effective relations with franchisee advisory councils: communication is the key to establishing and maintaining effective relations.(Franchising and the law: 37th annual legal symposium)
July 1, 2004... Many franchise systems have valued relationships with franchisee advisory councils that have developed over the years. Franchisee advisory councils can assist a franchisor in developing cohesiveness, in test-marketing new products or services,...

Property leasing: the franchisor perspective.(Management & Operations)
July 1, 2004... For many franchise companies, probably n single factor is more important to a unit's success than location. Property location and leasing is a complex part of the franchising process to which no single approach is right for all franchise...

What applications do franchisees appreciate most? Organizations should use technology to accomplish the goals of the business. A franchisor is responsible for equipping the franchise system with the tools needed to operate the business and contribute to the bottom line.(Technology)
July 1, 2004... To be successful in the Information Age, businesses and individuals must embrace the ever-increasing role that technology plays. Today information, communication and business applications are delivered through the Internet via the World Wide...

Modern recruitment strategies: targeting your most valuable resource--successful multi-unit operators; lots of activity, but little legal action makes the multi-unit operator trend a development worth watching.(Management & Operations)
July 1, 2004... As franchising has matured as a growth strategy, so too have its operators. Multi-unit operators generally have more financing options, are better capitalized, have existing "back of house" operations and are familiar with local real estate...

Developing an inclusive marketing strategy: organizations that value diversity in their workplace and marketplace and support them with a focused marketing strategy will be industry leaders.(Minorities And Emerging Markets)
July 1, 2004... Adapting to changes in the marketplace and aligning your company's vision, mission and objectives with those changes is key to survival in any competitive environment. One of the major changes that has occurred in the last 10 years is consumer...

Minority technical assistance program launched in Corpus Christi.(Minorities and Emerging Markets)
July 1, 2004... The IFA Educational Foundation and the Association of all Business Development Centers have partnered to create the Minority Technical Assistance Program. The goal of the program, funded by the Exxon Mobil Foundation, is to increase the number...

A Franchising World Q & A United States Senator Harry Reid.(A Franchising World Q & A)(Interview)
July 1, 2004... Since elected to the Senate in 1986, Sen. Harry Reid has developed a reputation as a consensus builder and an accomplished legislator. Even his Republican colleagues praise his reasoned, balanced approach. After Nevadans sent Harry Reid to the...

Broadcaster Chris Matthews keynote speaker for Franchise Appreciation Day.(Government Relations)
July 1, 2004... International Franchise Association members have the opportunity to travel to Capitol Hill each fall to promote and protect franchising as a successful way of doing business. The Fifth Annual Franchise Appreciation Day, September 28, is the...

Keith Miller: bracing for the impact of California's healthcare tax.(Government Relations)
July 1, 2004... Keith Miller, Subway franchisee and immediate past president of the North American Subway Franchisee Association, worries about how the California healthcare tax will impact his businesses. Adopted by the California Legislature (Senate Bill 2)...

Shay elected to small business legislative council's board: International Franchise Association Exec. Vice Pres. and COO Matthew Shay was elected to a three-year term on the Small Business Legislative Council's board of directors.
July 1, 2004... The organization has a long history with IFA. IFA Pres. Don DeBolt once headed SBLC's founding member Menswear Retailers of America. DeBolt served as the SBLC's second chair and recently as a member of its board. "SBLC was created to stop...

VetFran joint effort renewed.(VetFran)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2004... International Franchise Association Chairman Sidney Feltenstein (right) signs an official Memorandum o[ Understanding with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs to renew joint promotion of the association's Veterans Transition Franchise...

Figaro's Italian pizza donates $15,000 to veterans scholarship fund.(Education Training)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2004... Figaro's Italian Pizza has donated $15,000 to establish a Veterans Scholarship Fund in the name of their company. The veterans educational advancement scholarship was established by the International Franchise Association Educational Foundation...

Key facts about franchising: to help you tell the story of the rapidly-growing franchising sector, this handy sheet provides facts and figures about the economic strength of franchised businesses. Now you can share key facts about franchising with your local business group, college career day program or trade show.(Franchising and the Economy)
July 1, 2004... The Economic Impact of Franchised Businesses was conducted for the International Franchise Association Educational Foundation by PricewaterhouseCoopers in 2003 to measure economic activity that occurred in 2001, the latest data available....

Franchising: a recipe for growth: combining a love of cooking with the joy of working with children, this new International Franchise Association member has found its niche. Welcome to franchising.(Trends)(Viva the Chef)
July 1, 2004... Finding Her Niche Gina Martinez comes from a family of entrepreneurs who opened eight Cuban restaurants in southern Florida in the 1960s. At age 24, she founded Toddler University, a day-care center, which has since grown to three...

Quantity and quality define the 13th Annual International Franchise Exposition: Washington, D.C. franchise expo sets momentum for West Coast event.(Franchise Expo Photo Feature)
July 1, 2004... Two men, franchise business partners in Venezuela, decided to visit the International Franchise Expo earlier this year in Washington, D.C. They weren't particularly looking for a franchise, but they owned the master licenses in Venezuela for a...

Master Franchising in Canada: while master franchising can be a very profitable way to expand in this country, there are critical areas that must be considered.(International Development)
July 1, 2004... Canada offers attractive expansion opportunities for American franchisors. Due to its proximity and similar culture, Canada is the logical first step for expanding a U.S. franchise system. There are many ways for an American franchisor to...

Welcome new IFA members!(Welcome)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2004... Franchise Systems 3D Franchising, Colorado Springs, Contact: Lori Taylor Cremalita Management, New York, Contact: Allison Britz FocalPoint International, Las Vegas, Contact: Steve Thompson JumpBunch, Annapolis, Contact: Thomas...

Applebee's International Inc.(People)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2004... Applebee's International Inc. elected Michael A. Volkema, chairman and chief executive officer of Herman Miller Inc., to its board of directors during the company's annual stockholders' meeting.

Following the resignation of Hitesh Bhakta as chairman of the Asian American Hotel Owners Association.(People)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2004... Following the resignation of Hitesh Bhakta as chairman of the Asian American Hotel Owners Association, the existing officers on the board of directors have succeeded to the next available position and will serve in those capacities through the...

The Athlete's Foot.(People)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2004... Chuck Eggers has been appointed executive rice president and general merchandise manager of The Athlete's Foot.

Atlanta Bread Co.(People)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2004... Atlanta Bread Co. has named Larry Bader vice president of franchise sales. Auntie Anne's Inc. promoted Brian Boycan to director of real estate and site development.

Bally Total Fitness Corp.(People)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2004... Bally Total Fitness Corp. appointed Ben Amante to the position of vice president of franchising.

Cendant Corp.'s Hotel Group.(People)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2004... Cendant Corp.'s Hotel Group appointed Kevin Rupert vice president of strategy and development.

Choice Hotels International Inc.(People)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2004... Choice Hotels International Inc.'s board of directors has promoted and elected Joseph M. Squeri to executive vice president and chief financial officer.

Hilton Hotels Corp.(People)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2004... Hilton Hotels Corp. has named Michael D. Hirsch, CHA, area vice president, South Central and William Fitzgerald, CHA, area vice president/general manager of the Philadelphia area.

HomeVestors of America Inc.(People)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2004... HomeVestors of America Inc. named Michael Blatney director of franchise systems support.

Palm Beach Tan.(People)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2004... Palm Beach Tan has picked Bill Spae as the company's new president and CEO.

Profit-Tell International Inc.(People)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2004... Profit-Tell International Inc. hired Michael Johnson as director of franchise development.

RomaCorp Inc.(People)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2004... RomaCorp Inc. tapped Sarah Jackson as vice president to head the training and human relations functions for Tony Roma's restaurant chain.

Signs Now Corp.(People)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2004... Signs Now Corp. promoted Randy Corona to president.

Spring-Green Lawn Care Corp.(People)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2004... James M. Young has been named vice president of franchise development for Spring-Green Lawn Care Corp.

Wendy's International.(People)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2004... Wendy's International announced two Baja Fresh appointments: sally Abshire as chief operating officer and Bonita Williams, vice president of human resources.

Veterans Franchise Program offers increased visibility.(Veteran)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2004... Franchise systems that support America's veterans can tap additional resources in their efforts to offer opportunities to former military personnel. Through an alliance with the Destiny Group, the International Franchise Association has taken...

TurboHaul.(Community Service)
July 1, 2004... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Caption: TurboHaul of Washington D.C. and congregation members of the Olney Ward of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints joined forces to remove nearly three tons of undergrowth and debris near an...

Blimpie International recently served more than 5,000 free subs, chips, cookies and gifts to the troops of the Army's 4th Infantry Division.(Community Service)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2004... Blimpie International recently served more than 5,000 free subs, chips, cookies and gifts to the troops of the Army's 4th Infantry Division at the Task Force Iron Horse Welcome Home Celebration in Fort Hood, Texas. More than 20,000 troops and...

Burger King Corp. has made a $500,000 contribution to the BurgerKing/McLamore Foundation.(Community Service)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2004... Burger King Corp. has made a $500,000 contribution to the BurgerKing/McLamore Foundation. The funds will be allocated to support thousands of Burger King Scholars awards to deserving students throughout the United States, Canada and Puerto...

In recognition of the nation's oldest environmental holiday Doubletree Hotels announced a two-month initiative with the National Arbor Day Foundation.(Community Service)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2004... In recognition of the nation's oldest environmental holiday Doubletree Hotels announced a two-month initiative with the National Arbor Day Foundation as part of the brand's successful Teaching Kids to CARE program.

Subway Restaurants.(Growth)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2004... Subway Restaurants' international markets outside the U.S. and Canada have reached the 2,000-unit milestone.

RE/MAX franchise rights for Lebanon, Bahrain and the United Arab Emirates have been purchased.(Growth)(RE/MAX franchise)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2004... RE/MAX franchise rights for Lebanon, Bahrain and the United Arab Emirates have been purchased and offices will open soon in all three countries, bringing to 50 the number of countries with RE/MAX franchises.

The Asian American Hotel Owners Association announced several award winners for the year 2003 and the 2004-2005 scholarship recipients.(Honors)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2004... The Asian American Hotel Owners Association announced several award winners for the year 2003 and the 2004-2005 scholarship recipients during its annual convention and trade show. Champak B. Patel was recognized with the AAHOA Award for...

National Association of the Remodeling Industry's.(Honors)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2004... Shawn McCadden, franchise systems manager for DreamMaker Bath and Kitchen, was named recipient of the National Association of the Remodeling Industry's Harold Hammerman Spirit of Education award for excellence in training and education.

The RE/MAX Satellite Network won the International Film and Video Festival's Silver Screen Award.(Honors)(RE/MAX Satellite Network )(Brief Article)
July 1, 2004... The RE/MAX Satellite Network won the International Film and Video Festival's Silver Screen Award. The company also garnered several honors during the 2004 Communicator Awards Print Media for publications it has produced including RE/MAX Times,...

El Pollo Loco.(Community Service)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2004... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Caption: El Pollo Loco was honored as Corporation of the Year by California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger during the Second Annual Arnold's All-Stars After. School Adventures Program, which addresses the importance of...

Ugoff.(Marketing)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2004... Ugoff, the designer of the pouch for Burger King's new fire-grilled salads, was unveiled during the final episode of "Frazier" in May. The ad featured an exclusive Web address--www.ugoff.com--where visitors can learn the secrets behind Ugoff's...

Carvel Corp. built the world's largest ice cream cake May 25.(Marketing)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2004... Carvel Corp. built the world's largest ice cream cake May 25, breaking the world's previous record, according to the Guinness Book of World Records. Weighing in at 12,096 pounds, the cake took 75 minutes to make and 54 people to build and...

The Travel Distribution Services Division of Cendant Corp. has formed a new global partner marketing team.(Marketing)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2004... The Travel Distribution Services Division of Cendant Corp. has formed a new global partner marketing team dedicated to providing travel suppliers including hotels, airlines, cruise lines, car rental companies, destinations and convention and...

DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen by Worldwide has retained the services of award-winning designer, artist and writer Mike Palkowitsch.(Marketing)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2004... DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen by Worldwide has retained the services of award-winning designer, artist and writer Mike Palkowitsch as showroom designer.

McDonald's introduced its first "Go Active! Happy Meal" for adults in May.(Marketing)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2004... McDonald's introduced its first "Go Active! Happy Meal" for adults in May. It includes the choice of a premium salad, bottled water or drink of choice, a Stepometer and a fun, informative booklet that provides walking and exercising tips.

Primrose Schools, in response to research showing that hearing.(Of Note)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2004... Primrose Schools, in response to research showing that hearing, pre-verbal children can communicate at an early age through sign language, last year launched a pilot program for infants and toddlers at its Acworth, Georgia franchise, a site...

Carousel Capital and franchise executive Jim Amos have acquired Sona International Corp.(Transactions)(Sona International Corp)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2004... Carousel Capital and franchise executive Jim Amos have acquired Sona International Corp., which provides a range of medical spa services including laser hair removal and laser skin treatments for anti-aging, acne, and cellulite. Headquartered...

Young Rembrandts.(Community Service)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2004... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Caption: Young Rembrandts Pres. and founder Bette Fetter helped Louisville, KY. franchisees and students decorate a fiberglass statue of a horse for Gallopalooza, a "Sidewalk Derby," The statues will be auctioned to...

International Franchise Association Programs and Calendar of Industry events.(Important Dates In Franchising)(Calendar)
July 1, 2004... 2004 JULY 12-13 How to Recruit Better Candidates and Close More Franchise Sales * Management 2000 Houston Contact: ICFE 13 Franchise Business Network Meeting: "Your Earnings Claim--How to use it to your benefit" Contact:...