Franchising World articles from March 2001

Franchising World archives from March 2001

Franchising's Brightest and Best: The Stars in Our Universe.(Brief Article)
March 1, 2001... In today's fast-paced and sometimes confusing world, it's often a challenge to find dedicated leaders who know where they're going and how to get there. In this issue of Franchising World, you'll read about some of the brightest stars in the...

Entrepreneur of the Year.(Brief Article)
March 1, 2001... Sidney Feltenstein Chairman and CEO, Yorkshire Global Restaurants Chairman, IFA Educational Foundation This award, first presented in 1982, is conferred upon an individual who is currently building a successful business venture. The...

Captain Franchise Lands in Hall of Fame.
March 1, 2001... Although he disavows his contributions to the franchise landscape, Lloyd Tarbutton is credited with founding the economy hotel industry. This award, IFA's and most prestigious, is presented to an IFA member, or present, who exemplifies the...

2000 Bonny LeVine Award.(Brief Article)
March 1, 2001... Margaret McEntire President and CEO, Candy Bouquet International, Inc. This award was created in 1994 in memory of esteemed IFA member and Postal Instant Press co-founder Bonny LeVine in recognition of her outstanding accomplishments in...

Promoting Excellence in Franchise Education.
March 1, 2001... Two universities are leading the way in education and training for franchising: the University of St. Thomas, Minneapolis and the University of Texas at El Paso. This award is presented to any individual who or organization that has made...

Best Practices in Leadership.(Brief Article)
March 1, 2001... Linda Shunk MGW Group CEO This honor was developed by IFA's Women's Franchise Committee and will be concentrated and will be conferred during the committee's Second Annual Leadership Conference, held during IFA's 41st Annual Convention in...

2000 Honorary Life Member.(Brief Article)
March 1, 2001... Jerry Bergler, CFE The Honorary Life Member designation recognizes individuals who have played a major role in the development of franchising and the International Franchise Association. Nominees are selected by the IFA Past Chairmen's...

IFA Annual Convention's Speaker LEN ROBERTS Has Sights Set High For RadioShack.(Brief Article)
March 1, 2001... Under Roberts' leadership, the franchise has become a dominant retail player in the wireless phone arena and is targeting the home connectivity sector. Taking the podium at the 41st International Franchise Association's Annual Convention...

Franchisee of the Year Awards Sponsored by PepsiCo Inc.(Brief Article)
March 1, 2001... This year's Franchisee of the Year awards presentation is made possible by a generous sponsorship by PepsiCo Inc. Pepsico is among the most successful consumer products companies in the world, with 1999 revenues of over $20 billion. The...

Up-and-Coming Franchisors Offer Ageless Wisdom.
March 1, 2001... Most of the articles in this issue of Franchising World focus on those leaders of franchising who have blazed trails, earned their laurels and made a difference. In this article, we take a look at some "up and comers" who are on track to become...

Annual Franchise Business Development Survey Predicts 13 Percent Growth for Franchising in 2001.(Polling Data)(Statistical Data Included)
March 1, 2001... For the past decade, Franchise Recruiters Ltd. has conducted the exclusive survey, a distinct benchmark for projecting total unit growth. It represents system expansion opinions and executive outlook estimates for development from 100 top...

A Franchise Services "Evolution" is Underway at The Maids.(Brief Article)
March 1, 2001... Franchise Services Department aims to enhance services to franchisees. Adapt. Evolve. Survive. Darwin's theory not only applies to nature, but also to business. Among the bustle of everyday business at The Maids International (TMI), a...

Designing Your Diversity Marketing Strategy and Why.(Brief Article)
March 1, 2001... Does your franchise "get it?" Are you marketing to today's customers or yesterdays? If you are looking, you can see diversity marketing decisions in place all around you everyday. These decisions are strategically made to have an impact,...

Chairman's Message 2000.(Brief Article)
March 1, 2001... The Year 2000 proved to be an amazing year filled with opportunity for the International Franchise Association and the Community of Franchising. Thanks to you, the 30,000-plus members of IFA, our organization today is stronger, more vibrant and...

Government Relations.
March 1, 2001... Thanks to the dedication of the franchise community which IFA is proud to represent, the 106th Congress adjourned December 15 without any action on H.R. 3308, "The Small Business Franchise Act of 1999." IFA vigorously opposed the measure,...

Leadership Changes In Congress Could Open Door for Franchising Role.(Brief Article)
March 1, 2001... IFA grassroots political efforts kick off anew as gavel signals beginning of 107th session of Congress. A Fresh Start As we start the new year, IFA and its members face fresh challenges and opportunities to make the Voice of...

It's Prime Time for IFA's Franchise Business Networks.(Brief Article)
March 1, 2001... Prime Time for IFA's Franchise Business Networks has arrived, says this veteran of franchising, who strongly encourages all in franchising to take full advantage of the opportunities to explore local relationship building. For the past...

Flexible "Wait-And-See" Agreement.
March 1, 2001... Many owners of closely held corporations have the foresight to provide for the continuation of their business after death to assure that their valuable asset will generate an income for surviving heirs. Business continuity is generally provided...

IFA Foundation Activities Expanded Broadly in 2000.
March 1, 2001... IFA-EF Chairman Sid Feltenstein and President John Reynolds recently reviewed the most important things happening in the Foundation during the past year. Following are the highlights. A full report on the Foundation's programs will be published...

The International Franchise Expo Returns to Washington, D.C. May 18-20 and That's Just Fine with Dale Carnegie.(Brief Article)
March 1, 2001... Many companies believe the best, most efficient way to conduct business is through phone calls, faxes, and emails. To them, meeting with contacts in person takes up valuable time that could be used in other areas. Bob DelVecchio, vice...

Ten Common Mistakes Exhibitors Make.(Brief Article)
March 1, 2001... With the International Franchise Expo just weeks away (May 18-20), exhibitors should begin preparing to maximize the opportunities the popular show presents by carefully planning to avoid missteps. In this article, a veteran tradeshow...

Beginning of New Millennium Brings Evidence of Fundamentally New Phenomena.
March 1, 2001... If one were to turn the clock back at 10 year intervals over the last 40 years--not coincidentally, the life span of the International Franchise Association--and ask, "What's Happening in International Franchising?"--the pattern would have been...

Franchise Community Reaches Out to Neighbors in Need.(Brief Article)
March 1, 2001... In previous issues of Franchising World magazine, the charitable contributions and good works of franchisors, franchisees and their employees were highlighted to emphasize the very real and positive influence that franchising has on local...

Papa Murphy's Has a Food Fight.(Brief Article)
March 1, 2001... Papa Murphy's corporate employees recently broke into teams by department and competed against one another to see whose team could donate the most food and daily necessities to their local Vancouver, Washington homeless organization, The Share...

Important Dates In Franchising.(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
March 1, 2001... MARCH 6-20 (Tuesdays): (*)ICFE Marketing Strategies That Make & Keep Your Franchise A Household Word (Teleseminar)... Mar. 16-18: Franchising & Business Investment, Mumbai, India... Mar. 23: IFA Legal Roundtable Series, Denver... Mar. 23:...

IFA Makes the Web Site Easier Than Ever to Surf.(Brief Article)
March 1, 2001... We know you don't have time to sift through a lot of links to find the franchising information you need, which is why IFA's tech specialists recently installed a search engine on the association's Web site, www.franchise.org. But, as is always...

PEOPLE.
March 1, 2001... FRANCHISEES HONORED Eileen Rogers, owner of Allegra Print & Imaging in Scottsdale, Ariz., recently won the Athena Award, which honors women in business and is presented annually by the Greater Phoenix and Arizona Chambers of Commerce....

NEWS BRIEFS.(Brief Article)
March 1, 2001... At-A-Glance Wingate Inns International Inc. is taking its hotel brand to the gridiron with a franchise agreement with Unity Development LLC to build several hotels, beginning first quarter 2001. Headed by Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver...

CFS BRIEFS.(Brief Article)
March 1, 2001... Entrepreneur.com recently partnered with Business Filings Inc., a leading incorporation service, to provide time- and money-saving incorporation services to small-business owners who visit www.entrepreneur.com to begin the formation of their...

Automotive Aftermarket Franchise Takes New Direction.(Brief Article)
March 1, 2001... New president takes Moran Industries' successful family business attitude to new levels. Although the continuing saga of Moran Industries appears to follow the standard beginning, middle and happy ending format, the inspiring story's final...