Franchising World articles from March 2005

Franchising World archives from March 2005

In this issue.(about franchising)
March 1, 2005... As we prepare to celebrate the 45 anniversary of the International Franchise Association, many milestones will be remembered, but last year's release of the Economic Impact of Franchised Businesses study will long stand as an important step for...

Hall of Fame.(Crossing boundaries and building dreams: the 45th annual IFA convention)(Frederick A. DeLuca awarded)
March 1, 2005... Frederick A. DeLuca President and Co-Founder, Doctor's Associates Inc. (Subway Restaurants). This award, IFA's oldest and most prestigious, is presented to an IFA member, past or present, who exemplifies the optimum in franchising and has...

Entrepreneur of the Year.(Crossing boundaries and building dreams: the 45th annual IFA convention)(Mary Ellen Sheets awarded)(Cover Story)
March 1, 2005... Mary Ellen Sheets Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Two Men And A Truck First presented in 1982, this award is conferred upon an individual who is currently building a successful business venture. The recipient need not be an IFA...

Bonny LeVine Award.(Crossing boundaries and building dreams: the 45th annual IFA convention)(Nikki Sells awarded)
March 1, 2005... Nikki Sells, CFE Vice President of Franchising, Express Personnel Services. 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...

Diversity in Franchising Award.(Crossing boundaries and building dreams: the 45th annual IFA convention)(Ronald E. Harrison awarded)
March 1, 2005... Ronald E. Harrison, CFE CEO and Managing Director Harrison & Associates IFA Chairman 1999 This award was created to recognize organizations and/or individuals who have made significant contributions to minorities in franchising either...

Honorary Life Member.(Frank Flack gets designation from International Franchise Association)(Biography)
March 1, 2005... Frank Flack Co-Founder and Former President Molly Maid USA 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...

WFC announces Crystal Compass recipient.(Crossing boundaries and building dreams: the 45th annual IFA convention)(Women's Franchise Committee)
March 1, 2005... Each year as part of its Leadership Conference, the International Franchise Association's Women's Franchise Committee bestows the WFC Crystal Compass upon someone within the franchise community who epitomizes the ideals of leadership....

William Rosenberg Leadership Award of the IFA Educational Foundation.(Crossing boundaries and building dreams: the 45th annual IFA convention)
March 1, 2005... The William Rosenberg Leadership Award is presented to an individual for outstanding contributions and leadership to advancing the mission of the IFA Educational Foundation through research, teaching, fundraising, activities or service. The...

Taste of Franchising event to reflect sector's diversity. (Crossing boundaries and building dreams: the 45th annual IFA convention.(International Franchise Association)
March 1, 2005... As members of the franchise community gather for the 45th annual convention of the International Franchise Association, with attendance likely to break previous records, attendees will learn first-hand the diversity of concepts within the...

Association health plans: a step towards affordable health care for small businesses: the 109th Congress will hear from the franchising community about this key concern.(Government Relations)(International Franchise Association)
March 1, 2005... The skyrocketing cost of health insurance is consistently cited as International Franchise Association members' No. 1 business concern, and IFA has vowed to intensify its efforts in the new Congress to pass association health plan legislation,...

Commerce program to secure intellectual property rights.(Commerce Department Initiative)(www.StopFakes.gov)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2005... The U.S. Department of Commerce announced the launch of a new Web site dedicated to assisting American innovators and entrepreneurs secure intellectual property rights at home and abroad. The site, www.StopFakes.gov, is an element of the Bush...

SBA technical assistance programs reached a record 2.44 million people in FY 2004: more than 2.44 million people interested in starting a business or expanding an existing one consulted with one of the U.S. Small Business Administration's technical assistance programs during FY 2004, a record for the agency's programs.(Small Business Administration, financial year)
March 1, 2005... "The president's small business agenda seeks to continue expanding business I ownership across America," SBA Administrator Hector V. Barreto said. "These numbers show that more and more Americans want to participate in the President's Ownership...

Q & A with Nevada Senator and Assistant Majority Leader Dennis Nolan.(A Franchising World Q & A)(Interview)
March 1, 2005... Nevada Senate Assistant Majority Leader Dennis Nolan is a life-long resident of the state, born in Las Vegas in 1961. The senator first served in the Nevada Legislature as an assemblyman from 1995-2001 and was elected to the Senate in 2002. He...

New franchising regulations go into effect in China.(International Development)
March 1, 2005... Five years ago, writing in this space, I described--not entirely fancifully--the conversation which might have taken place between a Western franchisor or lawyer and a Chinese "franchise observer," which, five years ago, was about as close as...

Expanding to the Gulf Cooperation Council market: what are U.S. franchisors waiting for? Despite the fact that the Gulf Cooperation Council countries are receptive for franchising concepts in general, American franchisors are not usually as enthusiastic.(International Development)
March 1, 2005... Many countries of the Gulf Cooperation Council region are recently witnessing dramatic developments in their economies manifested in the proliferation of real estate development and infrastructure rehabilitation projects paralleled with a...

Getting to know the Asian American Hotel Owners Association: with AAHOA's 8,700 members whose ownership is made up of almost 65 percent franchises, and the International Franchise Association comprised of both franchisees and franchisors, it is important that continued dialogue for a healthy franchise system be paramount to both organizations.(Associations)
March 1, 2005... The Asian American Hotel Owners Association has grown significantly since its founding with 100 members in 1989 to today's membership total of more than 8,700. Founded as an advocacy organization, AAHOA continues to work for its members,...

Looking past the suburbs: inner city expansion can positively impact a franchise company's bottom line.(Minority Franchise Development)
March 1, 2005... At first glance, freshly developed suburban areas may seem like the ideal place to grow your franchise. There are new subdivisions full of potential customers and strip malls offering prime commercial real estate. Upon closer examination,...

Franchise sector to experience growth: the franchise sector is expected to experience 6 percent growth this year, according to 100 franchise executives who were recently surveyed by Franchise Recruiters for the annual study "2005 Franchise Business Development Forecast and Industry Trends Analysis.".(Research)
March 1, 2005... The franchise sector is realizing new revenue reams and brands are responding to an increasingly self-service economy, the study concludes. Franchisors are adding to the bottom line by "fusing" products and services that customers want. Such...

Self-employment up sharply for women, African Americans and Latinos.(Trends)
March 1, 2005... Self-employment rates for women, African Americans and Latinos have risen sharply since 1979, according to a study released by the Office of Advocacy of the U.S. Small Business Administration. During 1979 to 2003, self-employment rates...

Motivating the workforce with a positive culture: recognition that works: aside from having more fun at work, recognition programs can ultimately result in a more motivated, loyal and productive workforce. That's good for the company and its bottom line.(Management & Operations)
March 1, 2005... In the world of franchising, people are a company's greatest resource. Attracting and keeping the right people can make all the difference in the success of a business, particularly in service industry franchises where there is no tangible...

Turn knowledge into competitive advantage: introducing the virtual school to traditional training: the power of the Web at its very low cost eliminates most of the remaining barriers to fine tuning your work force for an enduring competitive edge.(Technology)
March 1, 2005... The breadth of the opportunity to improve employee knowledge and capabilities through e-learning ranges from the most senior executive to the newest hire. This is due to the unprecedented reach of the Web, its minimal cost, and its increasing...

Staying conservative, focused and in-the-loop: solid advice from a successful female multi-unit franchisee.(Management & Operations)
March 1, 2005... When speaking to womens' groups, I often state that the best influences I had were a father and a husband who believed I could accomplish anything. Now in my 50s, as the owner of eight successful Aaron's Sales & Lease Ownership stores with...

Marine Corps veterans named Seid Scholarship recipient.(Education & Training)(Johnny Fajardo and Nathaniel Fick)
March 1, 2005... U.S. Marine Corps veteran Johnny Fajardo is the second recipient of the Michael H. Seid & Associates Veterans Scholarship Award. The award was established in 2004 by Michael H. Seid & Associates and is administered by the IFA Educational...

June celebration to honor Vietnam veterans.(Veterans Honored)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2005... Preparations are underway to honor Vietnam veterans and a franchise sector leader will be there to help. James H. "Jim" Amos Jr., CFE, chairman and CEO of Sona MedSpa and former chairman of the International Franchise Association, is the...

The International Franchise Association and First Data launch "Customers First" program.(IFA Service)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2005... The International Franchise Association, in partnership with First Data Corp. has launched "Customers First." Created specifically for IFA members, Customers First is designed to reduce merchant costs for payment card processing and provide...

Momentum builds for large turnout at Franchise Expo 2005.(International Franchise Expo)
March 1, 2005... It's anyone's guess as to how many prospects will pass through the 2005 International Franchise Expo, scheduled for April 8-10 at the Washington. D.C. Convention Center, but exhibitors will be primed and ready for them. "The International...

Franchise community responds to tsunami disaster.(Community Outreach)
March 1, 2005... As this issue of Franchising World was being written, the staggering loss of life and destruction left in the wake of the tsunami that struck South Asia recently captures the world's attention and ignites compassion. Many predict that this...

McDonald's former President and CEO Charlie Bell.(In Memoriam)(Obituary)
March 1, 2005... Charlie Bell, McDonald's former president and CEO died Jan. 17 of cancer in his hometown of Sydney, Australia. He was 44 years old. Bell, who was elected McDonald's president and CEO in 2004, previously served as president and chief...

HomeVestors' founder Ken D'Angelo.(In Memoriam)(Obituary)
March 1, 2005... Ken D'Angelo, founder and CEO of HomeVestors of America, Inc. died Jan. 8 after a five-month battle with cancer. He was 55. D'Angelo, a real estate veteran, businessman, entrepreneur and franchising pioneer, was best known for establishing...

Cendant Hotel Group International.(People)(appoints Daniel Del Olmo and Marc Stanley )(Brief Article)
March 1, 2005... Cendant Hotel Group International appointed Daniel Del Olmo as vice president of international marketing and Marc Stanley as vice president of international sales. Del Olmo will be responsible for marketing Cendant's Ramada, Days, Howard...

Cruise Holidays.(People)(names Kevin Weisner as vice president and general manager )(Brief Article)
March 1, 2005... Kevin Weisner has been named vice president and general manager of Cruise Holidays. He will succeed Charles J. Dunwoody.

DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen by Worldwide.(People)(gives promotion to Amy Brown )(Brief Article)
March 1, 2005... DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen by Worldwide promoted Amy Brown to director of marketing.

Duane Morris.(People)(appoints Pamela J. Mills)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2005... Pamela J. Mills has joined the Duane Morris law firm as a partner in the Chicago office.

The Dwyer Group.(People)(appoints Todd Cottrell and Jeff Moody)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2005... The Dwyer Group brands Mr. Appliance and Mr. Rooter have added Todd Cottrell and Jeff Moody, respectively, to their franchise system management teams where they will work directly with franchise owners.

Haynes and Boone LLP.(People)(appoints Joyce Mazero to the board of directors )(Brief Article)
March 1, 2005... Haynes and Boone LLP announced that Joyce Mazero, partner and practice group leader of the firm's franchise and distribution practice group, has been appointed to the board of directors of the Women's Foodservice Forum for a two-year term...

Kitchen Solvers.(People)(Gerald Baldner resigns and Jason Baldner been appointed)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2005... Kitchen Solvers announced the retirement of company founder and CEO Gerald Baldner. His son, company president Jason Baldner, has taken over leadership.

Pick Up Stix.(People)(appoints Jeff Warne as president and chief operating officer )(Brief Article)
March 1, 2005... Jeff Warne has been named president and chief operating officer of Pick Up Stix restaurants, a quick-casual dining concept of Carlson Restaurants Worldwide. Warne joined CRW in 1998 as vice president of finance and chief financial officer, has...

RE/MAX Relocation Inc.(People)(Kylie Smith returns back)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2005... Kylie Smith has returned to RE/MAX Relocation Inc. as West Coast regional sales executive.

Sport Clips Inc.(People)(promotion and appointment)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2005... Sport Clips Inc. promoted COO Paul Mangiamele to executive vice president and named Richard Mueller vice president of franchising.

T.G.I. Friday.(People)(appoints Steve King)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2005... Steve King became executive vice president and chief operating officer of T.G.I. Friday's international business.

Wendy's.(People)(appoints Ian B. Rowden)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2005... Wendy's picked Ian B. Rowden as executive vice president and chief marketing officer.

Ray Titus, president of SIGN-A-RAMA and EmbroidMe was awarded the Arthur E. Turner Excellence.(Honors)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2005... Ray Titus, president of SIGN-A-RAMA and EmbroidMe was awarded the Arthur E. Turner Excellence in Entrepreneurship for South Florida at Northwood University.

TCBY awarded franchisee Cindy Rogers, manager/owner of TCBY's Shreveport, Louisiana location, its Rookie of the Year Award for U.S. franchise operators.(Brief Article)
March 1, 2005... TCBY awarded franchisee Cindy Rogers, manager/owner of TCBY's Shreveport, Louisiana location, its Rookie of the Year Award for U.S. franchise operators. The award is presented to a new franchisee who shows the drive, effort and dedication to...

RE/MAX co-founders Dave and Gail Liniger were honored by the FBI for their work in drug and violence education and prevention.(RE/MAX International Inc.)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2005... RE/MAX co-founders Dave and Gail Liniger were honored by the FBI for their work in drug and violence education and prevention. In 1997, the Linigers established the Sanctuary Golf Course in Sedalia, Colorado as a private enclave for charity...

Choice Hotels International launched Cambria Suites, a lower-upscale, select-service, all-suites hotel brand designed to maximize return on investment for developers.(Growth)
March 1, 2005... Choice Hotels International launched Cambria Suites, a lower-upscale, select-service, all-suites hotel brand designed to maximize return on investment for developers. Each hotel will typically offer 100 to 150 units, each 25 percent larger than...

U.S. Franchise Systems.(Hawthorn Hotels & Suites to take Hawthorn Suites brand to Turkey)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2005... U.S. Franchise Systems announced that Hawthorn Hotels & Suites Brand Management, regional licensor for the Middle East, North Africa and Turkey, will bring the Hawthorn Suites brand to Turkey. The first property, the Hawthorn Karaca Resort, is...

PostNet International Franchise Corp.(Rob Anderson of Ontario gets Canada franchising contract)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2005... PostNet International Franchise Corp. announced that Rob Anderson of Ontario has been awarded its master franchise for Canada.

RE/MAX has sold regional franchising rights in the Czech Republic to Prague Top Estates headed by Vojtech Kratky, a specialist in real estate legal relations and trade.(RE/MAX International Inc.)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2005... RE/MAX has sold regional franchising rights in the Czech Republic to Prague Top Estates headed by Vojtech Kratky, a specialist in real estate legal relations and trade. Kratky, whose education includes a combination of business and law, is a...

Rotelli Pizza & Pasta reported that Marvos Restaurants Worldwide, owned by the DeVries family and Rob Bartlett, has secured the area development rights.(contract)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2005... Rotelli Pizza & Pasta reported that Marvos Restaurants Worldwide, owned by the DeVries family and Rob Bartlett, has secured the area development rights for the company in the Phoenix market.

MaggieMoo's was one of the sponsors of the Lili Claire Foundation's Seventh Annual Benefit Dinner and Auction to raise funds to benefit children with neurogenetic birth defects.(MaggieMoo's International L.L.C. )(Brief Article)
March 1, 2005... MaggieMoo's was one of the sponsors of the Lili Claire Foundation's Seventh Annual Benefit Dinner and Auction to raise funds to benefit children with neurogenetic birth defects. The event raised nearly $1 million and featured the company's...

Microtel Inn & Suites has been named official sponsor for Ms. Wheelchair Pennsylvania 2005.(community service)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2005... Microtel Inn & Suites has been named official sponsor for Ms. Wheelchair Pennsylvania 2005. Debra Charles, crowned Ms. Wheelchair Pennsylvania 2005 will stay at Microtel hotels around the state as she promotes disability awareness during 2005.

Carlson Hotels Worldwide launched goldpoints plus, a loyalty program for the company's hotels worldwide.(marketing)(Carlson Hospitality Worldwide)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2005... Carlson Hotels Worldwide launched goldpoints plus, a loyalty program for the company's hotels worldwide and four of its brands including Radisson Hotels & Resorts, Park Plaza Hotels & Resorts, Country Inns & Suites By Carlson, and Park Inn.

Hilton Hotels.(hotel group sponsors United States Olympic Team)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2005... Hilton Hotels has announced its sponsorship of with the U.S. Olympic Committee (USOC) as the official hotel sponsor of the U.S. Olympic Team, which will extend through the 2006 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games in Torino, Italy and the 2008...

Liberty Fitness.(Women's fitness club partners with Dietsite.com)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2005... Women's fitness chain Liberty Fitness has partnered with Dietsite.com, a nutritional Internet site operated by registered dieticians to launch the Liberty Fitness Diet Club. It became available to club members throughout the United States at...

Meineke Car Care Centers will be the new title sponsor of the NCAA college bowl game played in Charlotte, N.C., replacing Continental The North America.(National Collegiate Athletic Association)(North Carolina)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2005... Meineke Car Care Centers will be the new title sponsor of the NCAA college bowl game played in Charlotte, N.C., replacing Continental The North America. Raycom Sports certifies and operates the game. Financial terms were not disclosed. Meineke...

After nearly 17 years of owning and operating Auntie Anne's, Inc., founders "Auntie" Anne and Jonas Belier have sold the company.(Transactions)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2005... After nearly 17 years of owning and operating Auntie Anne's, Inc., founders "Auntie" Anne and Jonas Belier have sold the company to President and COO Sam Belier.

International Franchise Association programs and calendar of industry events.(Important Dates In Franchising)
March 1, 2005... 2005 MARCH 5-6 ICFE Special Sessions Diplomat Resort & Country Club Hollywood, Fla. Contact: ICFE 6-9 45th Annual Convention * Diplomat Resort & Country Club Hollywood, Fla. Contact: IFA ...