Franchising World articles from July 2005

Franchising World archives from July 2005

Correction.(Correction Notice)
July 1, 2005... Copy in the Dataworks advertisement appearing in Franchising World June p.26 should read: Call 800-526-9635 For More Information. A Dataworks[R] Company.

Sharing franchising's message.(IN THIS ISSUE)
July 1, 2005... Recently, I met with members of the U.S. Congress to discuss topics close to the heart of franchising. Lawmakers heard about the economic importance of franchising, the goals of VetFran, and our support of the Veterans Self-Employment Act,...

China's steps to regulate franchising watched closely: the word "franchise" is almost inextricably linked with the word "opportunity." But if you listen to many conversations among franchise leaders these days, there's a third word that is increasingly dropped into discussions about the future of the franchising sector--China.(a word from IFA President Matthew Shay)
July 1, 2005... As the economy of the People's Republic of China expands and with it, the opportunities for new business development, business-format franchising will no doubt play a major role. While those who have visited the country in recent years can...

Franchise sector reviews legal environment: annual IFA symposium celebrates 38th year.(International Franchise Association)
July 1, 2005... The foundation of franchising is a legal document that spells out the relationship between franchisee and franchisor. The foundation of franchise sales is also a legal document, this one disclosing to potential franchisees a tremendous amount...

Judicial Update 2005.(the IFA legal symposium)
July 1, 2005... The popular kick-off to the International Franchise Association's annual Legal Symposium, the Judicial Update runs the gamut of significant legal developments in franchise law that have occurred over the past year. Joyce Mazero addressed these...

Proposed changes to the FTC rule: what to do now? "Biz opps" are out, plain English is in ... who's liable for ...?(franchising and the law)
July 1, 2005... The Federal Trade Commission Staff Report on the Proposed Revised FTC Franchise Rule was released in August 2004. Since then, the staff report has been the subject of a number of explanatory programs presented to the franchising business and...

Minimizing compliance issues through pro-active measures: great compliance strategies are measured by a franchisor's ability to motivate and lead their franchises.(franchising and the law)
July 1, 2005... Compliance of system-wide standards is a much easier process for those franchisors who plan ahead and build systems that encourage franchisees to support the standards that are established for the franchise network. Best-in-class franchisors...

Mediating franchise disputes: an alternative to litigation or arbitration.(franchising and the law)
July 1, 2005... Many franchisors and franchisees are recognizing the benefits of mediation as a way to minimize legal costs and risk and preserve valued business relationships. The benefits of mediation far outweigh any disadvantages. First, mediation is much...

Mergers and acquisitions of franchise companies: navigating the almost perfect storm.(franchising and law)
July 1, 2005... The Pre-Merger Stage As anyone who has weathered such a transaction can attest, the merger of franchise companies can be a legal and business "perfect storm"--or almost--depending on how well the companies and their leadership prepare. The...

Franchising World Q & A with U.S. Rep. Ginny Brown-Waite.(FW FOCUS: FRANCHISING WORLD Q & A)(Interview)
July 1, 2005... In her second term as a member of the U.S. House of Representatives, Congresswoman Ginny Brown-Waite has built a reputation as a strong and tenacious leader with the ability and authority to get things done on behalf of her Florida...

IFA President urges Congress to act on self-employment bill for veterans: International Franchise Association President Matthew Shay testified before Congress May 25 in support of legislation that would allow U.S. veterans to use a portion of their educational benefits to pay for the training costs of purchasing a franchised small business.(government relations)(International Franchise Association)
July 1, 2005... The "Veterans Self-Employment Act," introduced by U.S. Rep. Richard Baker (R-La.), was heard by the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity of the U.S. House Veterans Affairs Committee. Among other provisions, the bill would establish a...

IFA hosts U.S. small business committee breakfast session: on May 19, the International Franchise Association hosted a breakfast for members of the U.S. House Committee on Small Business. This monthly opportunity allows those representing the small-business community in Washington, D.C. to get together with members of the committee and their staffs.(international franchise association)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... Rep. Ted Poe (R-Texas), a freshman member of the committee, spoke to the group on a number of issues important to him and to small businesses, including regulation and taxation. Earlier in the year, Poe was the featured guest at an...

The Hill: Franchise Association ranked among top small-business lobby organizations.(FW FOCUS: GOVERNMENT RELATIONS)
July 1, 2005... The International Franchise Association and its Vice President of Government Relations John Gay were recognized among other leading business organizations, including the National Restaurant Association, National Federation of Independent...

Franchise Appreciation Day taps the "voice of franchising".(government relations)
July 1, 2005... Every day in the nation's capital, the International Franchise Association's government relations staff represents the concerns of the franchise community. The staff often meets with members of Congress to help lawmakers understand the impact...

IFA state government relations goes on the road.(International Franchise Association)
July 1, 2005... Educating state lawmakers about franchising and about public-policy issues that are important to the franchising community is a critical role for the International Franchise Association, one that keeps IFA Director of State Relations Matt...

Franchise.org delivers franchising and operations forums.
July 1, 2005... Last month, Franchising World magazine reminded readers of online discussion forums that enable International Franchise Association members and visitors to "converse" via e-mail. The Franchise Discussion Forums found at Franchise.org utilize...

Franchise.Org "streams" IFA convention highlights: franchisees, franchisors and suppliers who attended the International Franchise Association's annual convention no longer need to rely on their memories to recall exciting moments from the event. Convention highlights are now available at a convenient location for viewing pleasure: find it at Franchise.org.(international franchise association 2005 convention)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... In a seven-minute session, viewers can revisit, or visit for the first time if they were unable to attend the convention, excerpts from the Taste of Franchising festivities, moments from IFA Chairman Sid Feltenstein's address, the excitement of...

Effective use of the Internet: a guide for franchise systems.(technology)
July 1, 2005... Internet Web sites, intranets and extranets can be effective ways to communicate with existing franchisees, prospects and the public in general. However, if a franchise system is not careful, it could lose control over these valuable tools. ...

Virus control: dodging spyware infections: just when you think it's safe to surf in the digital waters again, a new threat emerges.(technology)
July 1, 2005... Lately, we've received a good number of calls to our Technical Support Center hotline with people reporting poor or sluggish performance when surfing the Internet. "What's going on," they exclaim, "I haven't changed a thing?" Enter the...

Recognizing achievement and anticipating the future: Planet Beach links certification to success.(education and training)
July 1, 2005... Recognizing individual achievement is a fairly commonplace practice in most franchise systems. Many have walked into a franchisor's office and browsed their "wall of fame." Often it features franchisees who have achieved exemplary sales or...

West Coast Franchise Expo builds on success: successful first year paves the way for 2005 event.(franchise expo)
July 1, 2005... Franchise expos are generally educational, motivational and mutually beneficial to franchise companies and prospective franchisees. But how many of them can be compared to a three-day show stopper? That was the feedback from the 2004 West...

Food: the best advertising in the world.(international franchise association)
July 1, 2005... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Caption: IFA President Matthew Shay welcomes new association member Virginia Barbeque, whose owner Rick Ivey, generously shared his product with the ravenous IFA staff during a recent visit to headquarters. "Food is...

Face-to-face with Congress.
July 1, 2005... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Caption: IFA Legislative Action Group Chairman Sam Wright, left, senior vice president of government relations for Cendant Corp., discusses IFA's legislative priorities with freshman U.S. Rep. Dan Boren (D-Okla.)...

Discussing diversity.(international franchise association)
July 1, 2005... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Caption: From left, Esperanza USA President Luis Cortes and Washington Representative Peggy Ellis meet with IFA Educational Foundation President John Reynolds and IFA President Matthew Shay at the International...

Welcome new members!
July 1, 2005... Franchise Systems Aerus, Dallas, Contact Jeffrey M. Harvey BounceU, Gilbert, Ariz., Eric McCabe Buck or Two, Concord, Ontario, Contact Tom Norwell CLIX, Marietta, Ga., Contact David Asarnow Data Doctors Franchise Systems,...

UNH researchers earn award for franchise research.(education and training)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... Two researchers from the University of New Hampshire have received the Arthur S. Karp Research Award for best applied paper from the International Franchise Association Educational Foundation. The authors honored were Udo Schlentrich, Ph.D.,...

The Florida Restaurant Association named Beef O'Brady's President Nick Vojnovic to serve as chairman of its board of directors through December.(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... The Florida Restaurant Association named Beef O' Brady's President Nick Vojnovic to serve as chairman of its board of directors through December. Burger King Corp. appointed Ben K. Wells as senior vice president and treasurer. Before joining...

Church's Chicken.(appointed Farnaz Wallace as chief marketing officer)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... Church's Chicken named Farnaz Wallace chief marketing officer.

CM IT Solutions.(appointed Gordon Bridge as president)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... CM IT Solutions announced that Gordon Bridge, president, will also assume the role of chief executive officer, replacing Linda Burzynski who was recently named CEO of Liberty Fitness. She will remain a member of the CM IT board of directors....

FiltaFry.(appointed Scott Finn as director)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... FiltaFry appointed Scott Finn director of franchise development for the United States.

Gray Plant Mooty.(appointments)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... Gray Plant Mooty law firm has named John Fitzgerald and Kirk Reilly as co-chairs of its Franchise and Product Distribution Practice Group.

International Center for Entrepreneurial Development.(appointed Arvind Gupta as chairman and CEO)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... The International Center for Entrepreneurial Development named Arvind Gupta as chairman and CEO of Kwik Kopy Printing, The Ink Well, Franklin's Printing, Copy Club and Kwik Kopy Business Centers.

Lenny's Sub Shops.(Lenny and Larry)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... Lenny's Franchisor, franchisor of Lenny's Sub Shops, named Bill Knight as area director of franchise sales and Mark Luttrell as director of compliance and standards.

McDonald's USA.(McDonald's Corp)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... McDonald's USA promoted Karen King to president of McDonald's East Division and Wade Thoma to vice president of menu management.

Six Disciplines Corp.(PEOPLE)(appoints Scott May as director of sales)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... Scott May has been named director of sales for Six Disciplines Corp.

Coverall Cleaning Concepts.(HONORS)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... For the second consecutive year, Coverall Cleaning Concepts has won an International Stevie Award for "Best Support Organization" in the 2005 International Business Awards.

The Schaumburg, Ill., DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen by Worldwide franchise owned by Mark and Mary Jo Mazza, was awarded a regional 2005 Contractor of the Year Award.(HONORS)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... The Schaumburg, Ill., DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen by Worldwide franchise owned by Mark and Mary Jo Mazza, was awarded a regional 2005 Contractor of the Year Award by the National Association of the Remodeling Industry for their remodel of a...

Angela Bachfeld, managing director of FranFIND and Peter Stern, International Franchise Consultant of PDS International Franchising.(HONORS)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... Angela Bachfeld, managing director of FranFIND and Peter Stern, International Franchise Consultant of PDS International Franchising, a FranFIND associate, were recognized during the British and International Franchise Exhibition for their roles...

CEO and Chairman Richard Cole was honored with the 2005 High-Tech Entrepreneur Award by the Hampton Roads Technology Council.(HONORS)(Geeks on Call)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... Geeks on Call CEO and Chairman Richard Cole was honored with the 2005 High-Tech Entrepreneur Award by the Hampton Roads Technology Council and KPMG for demonstrating outstanding entrepreneurial success in the development of a technology-based,...

Hilton Hotels & Resorts, Doubletree Hotels, Resorts, Guest Suites and Clubs and Embassy Suites Hotels brands recognized the top development champions of 2004 during the corporation's owners' summit in May.(HONORS)(Kenny Gibson, Douglas Dreher, Lara Latture)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... Hilton Hotels & Resorts, Doubletree Hotels, Resorts, Guest Suites and Clubs and Embassy Suites Hotels brands recognized the top development champions of 2004 during the corporation's owners' summit in May. Best Conversion Winners included:...

Deal of the Year Winners.(HONORS)(Warren Q. Fields, Bill Hunt, Ronnie Lain)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... Deal of the Year Winners were: Warren Q. Fields, Pyramid Advisors, Hilton Daytona Beach Oceanfront Resort, Fla.; Bill Hunt, The Elmhurst Group, Doubletree Hotel Pittsburgh City Center, Pa.; Ronnie Lain, Kam Sang Co, Embassy Suites Hotel...

Outstanding Achievement Winners.(HONORS)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... Outstanding Achievement Winners were: Len Wolman, Waterford Group, Hilton Hartford, Conn.; Susan Griffin, MFB Realty, Doubletree Ocean Pointe Resort and Spa, Miami Beach; Mitesh Shah, Noble Investment Group, Embassy Suites Hotel, Winston-Salem,...

Developer of the Year Winners.(HONORS)(Lawrence Lui, Hilton Santa Clara and John Q. Hammons)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... Developer of the Year Winners included: Lawrence Lui, Stanford Hotels Corp., Hilton, Washington Dulles International Airport; Hilton Santa Clara, Calif.; Hilton Suites Boca Raton, Fla.; Amrit Patel, Shirish Patel and Bill O'Connell, Orangewood,...

The Latino Coalition presented local McDonald's franchise owner Perla Gonzalez with the Circle of Excellence Award for giving back to her community while demonstrating excellence in service for McDonald's.(HONORS)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... The Latino Coalition presented local McDonald's franchise owner Perla Gonzalez with the Circle of Excellence Award for giving back to her community while demonstrating excellence in service for McDonald's. The Ohio resident accepted the award...

Papa John's International recently recognized its Franchise Operators of the Year.(HONORS)(Hinkle Enterprises Inc., Circle C Corp. and Pizza Venture of San Antonio)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... Papa John's International recently recognized its Franchise Operators of the Year: Hinkle Enterprises, Inc., Elizabethtown, Ky., Single Restaurant Franchise; Circle C Corp., Harrisburg, Pa., Small Group Franchise; and Pizza Venture of San...

Subway Corporate Dietitian Lanette Kovachi, MS, RD, has received the Recognized Young Dietitian of the Year 2005 honor.(HONORS)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... Subway Corporate Dietitian Lanette Kovachi, MS, RD, has received the Recognized Young Dietitian of the Year 2005 honor from the Connecticut Dietetic Association.

T.G.I. Friday.(Dewey Schiller, Bill Guenthner and Tim Yang awared Overall General Managers of the Year )(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... T.G.I. Friday's named its top general managers for 2004. Top Overall General Managers of the Year include Dewey Schiller, Coon Rapids, Minn., Bill Guenthner, Atlanta Hartsfield/Jackson Airport, Ga. and Tim Yang, Weizhong, Beijing, China. Top...

Wing Zone.(People's Choice Award and Celebrity Choice at the first Atlanta Wings Festival)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... Wing Zone won both the "People's Choice Award" and the "Celebrity Choice" at the first Atlanta Wings Festival.

Rich LeFevre of Henderson, Nev. won his 12th international eating title, "World Birthday Cake-Eating Champion," in early May for consuming a five-pound cake in 11 minutes, 26 seconds to celebrate the first birthday of Cendant Hotel Group's loyalty program, TripRewards.(Nevada)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... Rich LeFevre of Henderson, Nev. won his 12th international eating title, "World Birthday Cake-Eating Champion," in early May for consuming a five-pound cake in 11 minutes, 26 seconds to celebrate the first birthday of Cendant Hotel Group's...

Mr. Goodcents Subs and Pastas Pres. and CEO Joe Bisogno, and Raytown, Mo. restaurant owner, Dean Drennan, surprised the Johnson Family, recipients of Extreme Makeover Home Edition.(MARKETING)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... Mr. Goodcents Subs and Pastas Pres. and CEO Joe Bisogno, and Raytown, Mo. restaurant owner, Dean Drennan, surprised the Johnson Family, recipients of Extreme Makeover Home Edition that aired in early May on ABC-TV, at their new home with a...

Subway.(Subway Restaurants and Alloy Marketing and Promotions' marketing contract)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... Subway restaurants hired Alloy Marketing and Promotions to execute a promotional campaign targeting teenagers.

Wingate Inns International.(marketing campaign)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... Wingate Inns International launched a marketing campaign that allows consumers to create animated virtual greeting cards featuring their own photos. The campaign invites Web surfers to submit photos of children, pets, friends and loved ones and...

Rita's Water Ice Franchise Corp., which operates 322 franchises in 11 states, has been purchased by McKnight Capital Partners of Pittsburgh.(TRANSACTIONS)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... Rita's Water Ice Franchise Corp., which operates 322 franchises in 11 states, has been purchased by McKnight Capital Partners of Pittsburgh. Jim Rudolph, will serve as president and CEO. McKnight Capital Partners, which is run by Rudolph and...

Richard J. "Rich" Carter has acquired Akron-based SRA International, parent company of Sanford Rose Associates executive search network.(TRANSACTIONS)
July 1, 2005... Richard J. "Rich" Carter has acquired Akron-based SRA International, parent company of Sanford Rose Associates executive search network. Carter owns its San Francisco franchise.

Caribou Coffee reintroduced "Amy's Blend" coffee, an annual tribute to one of the company's first roastmasters, who succumbed to breast cancer in 1995 at the age of 33.(COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT)(portion of proceeds to go to National Breast Cancer Foundation)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... Caribou Coffee reintroduced "Amy's Blend" coffee, an annual tribute to one of the company's first roastmasters, who succumbed to breast cancer in 1995 at the age of 33. In honor of Amy Erickson, a portion of the proceeds of whole bean coffee...

Country Inns & Suites.(COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT)(lending library service raises funds for ProLiteracy Worldwide)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... Country Inns & Suites has created the "Book It And Return" lending library program that allows guests to borrow books for free, based on the assurance they will return the book on their next visit to any Country Inns & Suites location. For...

D'Angelo Sandwich Shops and Papa Gino's restaurants in May kicked off their annual coupon campaign to support Easter Seals and The Genesis Fund.(COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... D'Angelo Sandwich Shops and Papa Gino's restaurants in May kicked off their annual coupon campaign to support Easter Seals and The Genesis Fund. Throughout the month, customers were able to donate $1 to support the charitable work of the...

EmbroidMe and Sign-A-Rama contributed $35,000 to the Countess' Challenge Grant for the Countess Henrietta de Hoernle Student Life Center at Northwood University.(COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... EmbroidMe and Sign-A-Rama contributed $35,000 to the Countess' Challenge Grant for the Countess Henrietta de Hoernle Student Life Center at Northwood University. The 47,000 square foot Student Life Center will serve as the first official home...

Maid Brigade.(COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT)(supports Mothers Against Drunk Driving)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... Maid Brigade has announced its support of Mothers Against Drunk Driving by launching a new campaign, "We're Cleaning Up the Streets for the Safety of Our Community," which enlisted participating Maid Brigade offices to distribute MADD red...

Postal Annex+.(COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT)(sponsors Cure Charity Soccer Tournament & Festival)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... Postal Annex+ will be among the sponsors of the inaugural Kick for a Cure Charity Soccer Tournament & Festival to benefit Parent Project Muscular Dystrophy in San Diego June 11 and 12.

Burger King Corp.(GROWTH)
July 1, 2005... Burger King Corp. announced plans for a new corporate headquarters in Coral Gables, Fla., that will serve as home to its global marketing, product development, operations, finance, information technology and other departments. Scheduled for...

Cinnabon.(GROWTH)(openes unit in Iraq)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... Cinnabon has opened its first unit in Iraq, located at Camp Victory North in the city of Baghdad.

Cold Stone Creamery.(foreign operations)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... Cold Stone Creamery's Columbus, Ohio store became the franchise's 1,000th establishment.

Home Instead Senior Care.(foreign operations)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... Home Instead Senior Care has expanded into the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland.

CiCi's Pizza.(20th anniversary celebrations)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... In honor of its 20th anniversary, CiCi's Pizza hosted a weeklong, system-wide celebration in late April, offering customers a chance to win an all-expense paid family vacation to the birthplace of pizza, Naples, Italy. The week ended with an...

International Franchise Association programs and calendar of industry events.(FW FOCUS: IMPORTANT DATES IN FRANCHISING)
July 1, 2005... 2005 JULY 12 Franchise Business Network Topic: Leverage Your Advertising Dollars By Targeting The Right Audience * Contact: IFA 18-19 How to Recruit Better Candidates and Close More Franchise Sales * ...