Franchising World articles from March 2006

Franchising World archives from March 2006

Franchising knows no borders.(a report from International Franchise Association)
March 1, 2006... Franchised businesses are valuable commodities in the United States, as the International Franchise Association's study "The Economic Impact of Franchised Businesses" makes clear. Many well-known brands have expanded around the world, evidence...

IFA: guiding global growth.(IFA PREDIENT COLUMN)
March 1, 2006... In the January issue of Franchising World, you read about the trip that IFA Chairman Dick Rennick, General Counsel Philip Zeidman and I made to China to meet with government officials to discuss proposed franchising regulation there. This...

How franchise companies can target growth markets.
March 1, 2006... International development is viewed by many as a green field that spins profits with limited risk. In reality, however, this statement could not be further from the truth. The international market place is a complex and often uncertain...

Perspectives for the franchising sector in Europe--2006: the synergy of mature franchise practice and an ever more integrated single market in Europe augur well for the continued expansion of franchising in Europe.
March 1, 2006... The Figures A 2005 survey on franchising in Europe generated by the European Franchise Federation reveals that there are 6,500 distinct franchised brands operating in 20 different countries. These countries are Austria, Belgium, the...

A tale of two cities: from Shainghai to Moscow.(state of franchising)
March 1, 2006... More than a decade ago, I asked to speak at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. My topic was "Franchising as a Technique for Privatization in Emerging Economies". but the panel was broader. It included one of the leading investment...

Mexican franchising at its peak.(INTERNATIONAL FRANCHISING--EXPANDING YOUR FRANCHISE)
March 1, 2006... Mexico was completely different when the arrival of the first franchise occurred. Since then, the banks have become private, a new political party is governing after 70 years and the North American Free Trade Agreement has come into effect....

And the survey says, future for franchising is bright.
March 1, 2006... Current economic conditions are good for franchised businesses and the outlook for the year ahead is very optimistic, International Franchise Association franchisor-members confirmed in a recent Web-based survey. More than two-thirds (68...

Tax cuts, health care for small businesses priority for president.(George Bush)
March 1, 2006... President George Bush, speaking to an audience of small-business owners in Sterling, Va., foreshadowed his legislative agenda for 2006 by stressing the importance of tax cuts, affordable health care and reduced federal spending. The president...

Q & A with U.S. Sen. Ben Nelson.(Interview)
March 1, 2006... With a reputation for problem solving and a voting record to support his common sense approach to issues, Nebraska's Sen. Ben Nelson has carved for himself a bipartisan role in a bitterly partisan Washington environment. In a closely-divided...

Newly-elected U.S. House Majority Leader is friend of franchising: Ohio's John Boehner honored as IFA Legislator of the Year in 2002. IFA President Matthew Shay, who worked with Boehner in the 1980's when Boehner was a member of the Ohio legislature and Shay represented the retail industry there, called the new Majority Leader "a long-time champion of small business.".(FW FOCUS: GOVERNMENT RELATIONS)
March 1, 2006... The new U.S. House Majority Leader, Rep. John Boehner of Ohio, is no stranger to the franchising community. As chairman of the House Education and the Workforce Committee, he has long demonstrated his support of free enterprise through...

Hurricane relief, small business loans on Washington's agenda: Record pace for disaster loan approvals continues.(Small Business Administration approves loans)
March 1, 2006... Record Pace For Disaster Loan Approvals Continues The U.S. Small Business Administration continues to approve recovery and rebuilding loans for residents and businesses in the Gulf Coast region at a record pace. Following Hurricanes...

Dunkin' Brands' major donation supports IFA Educational Foundation.
March 1, 2006... The IFA Educational Foundation received a major donation from Dunkin' Brands Inc. to support its certification and professional development programs. The donation of $100,000 ($20,000 per year for five years), will be used to help underwrite...

McKnight awarded Irl Marshall CFE scholarship.(Linton McKnight, Certified Franchise Executive )
March 1, 2006... The Irl Marshall Certified Franchise Executive Scholarship Award provides $2,500 toward tuition expenses to the recipient, plus a complimentary registration to attend the International Franchise Association's Annual Convention. To qualify for...

William Rosenberg leadership award of the IFA Educational Foundation.(International Franchise Association)
March 1, 2006... 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, or activities or service. The...

Franchisees of the year named during IFA convention.(International Franchise Association)
March 1, 2006... More than 50 franchise small-business operators who have been singled out for their outstanding performance were honored Feb. 27 by the International Franchise Association. The IFA annual convention was last month at the Palm Springs Convention...

Honoring franchising's visionaries: "Congratulations, you're a winner," is about to be repeated for the next round of franchising's visionaries.(International Franchise Association honors)(Cover story)
March 1, 2006... A message from the 2006 IFA awards committee chairman U. Gary Charlwood, CFE Chairman, Awards Committee 1991 Entrepreneur of the Year The International Franchise ssociation recognizes those who excel in the franchising sector by...

Successful resolution of network expansion conflict.(difficulties faced by franchises )
March 1, 2006... One of the most challenging issues today in franchising is that of franchise network expansion conflict, often referred to as "encroachment." Such expansion occurs in three forms: the addition of traditional outlets of the network...

Maximizing compliance on a system-wide basis.(franchising a powerful business model)
March 1, 2006... One of the bedrock principles that makes franchising a powerful business model within a very competitive retail environment is the concept of independent, but consistent distribution points. Irrespective of a particular distribution point's...

US-based franchising assn sees potential for strong growth in China.(International Franchise Association )(Brief article)
March 1, 2006... There is great growth potential in China for new businesses through the use of franchising, the chairman of the International Franchise Association (IFA) said. "It is obvious to the entire world that China's dedication to expanding its...

An ode to the laws of franchising, or something like that.(franchising)
March 1, 2006... Robert Frost said "Poetry is what is lost in translation." It is also, according to English romantic poet Percy Bysshe Shelley, record of the best and happiest moments of the happiest and best minds. " If there were ever a segment of...

Outsourcing your franchise applications and IT systems: this choice is the most important it decision you will ever make.(information technology)
March 1, 2006... The benefits of a sound information technology strategy in franchising are unquestionable. IT here refers to franchise management systems and business applications that allow franchises to better manage their operations as against computer...

The franchising of small business in America.(International Franchise Association)(Brief article)
March 1, 2006... "Franchising is a direct by-product of the American entrepreneurial spirit," says IFA President Matthew Shay. "The concept was developed by successful entrepreneurs looking to expand their businesses rapidly. Today, the franchise phenomenon has...

Franchise Expo: the pathway to global franchising.
March 1, 2006... When the 15th annual International Franchise Expo begins its three-day run on June 2 in Washington D.C., most of the attention will be focused on the hundreds of franchise concepts on display in the Washington, D.C. Convention Center. For...

Discussion forum addresses master franchise agreement execution.
March 1, 2006... Communicating via e-mail using the International Franchise Association's Franchise Discussion Forum offers participants such benefits as easy access to information about issues, programs, seminars and activities that affect the franchising...

Welcome new IFA members!(International Franchise Association)
March 1, 2006... Franchise Systems Advanced Maintenance, Wilmington, N.C., Contact Janet Holman Capstone Institute of Mortgage Finance, Marietta, Ga., Contact Randall Schlanger Creative World School Franchising Co. Inc., Tampa, Contact Duane J....

FASTSIGNS.(Bill Belmont, Frank Kent and John Mark elected)(Brief article)
March 1, 2006... FASTSIGNS owner Bill Belmont, Lawrenceville, N.J.; Frank Kent, Burlington, Ontario; John Mark, Asheville, N.C. and Matt Metcalf, Englewood, Colo. were elected to the company's National Advertising Council.

Gray Plant Mooty.(PEOPLE)
March 1, 2006... Gray Plant Mooty elected Jason Stover as a principal of the firm's Minneapolis office.

Great Clips.(PEOPLE)
March 1, 2006... Great Clips hired Nancy Uden as vice president of human resources and franchise services.

Lenny's Franchisor LLC.(PEOPLE)
March 1, 2006... Lenny's Franchisor LLC, franchisor of Lenny's Sub Shops, hired Tina Busby to be director of human resources and Steve Durst as senior director of operations.

Pizza Inn.(PEOPLE)
March 1, 2006... Pizza Inn selected Darrell Smith as vice president of development and promoted Danny Meisenheimer to vice president of brand management.

Qdoba Mexican Grill.(PEOPLE)
March 1, 2006... Chris Polito has been named manager of quality assurance by Qdoba Mexican Grill.

Service Brands International.(PEOPLE)
March 1, 2006... Service Brands International promoted Rob Goggins to vice president of franchise development.

Strasburger & Price LLP.(PEOPLE)
March 1, 2006... Strasburger & Price LLP partner Earsa Jackson was elected the 2006 chair of the Franchise & Distribution Law Section of the Dallas Bar Association.

Former Schwinn executive Ray Burch passes away.(Schwinn Bicycle and Fitness/L.P.)(Obituary)(Reprint)
March 1, 2006... Ray Burch served as chairman of the International Franchise Association in 1973 and was honored as the association's Hall of Fame Award recipient in 1983. JANUARY 09, 2006 -- RANCHO SANTA FE--Former Schwinn marketing executive Ray Owen...

Veterans sales break 400 mark.(International Franchise Association in service of veterans)
March 1, 2006... More than 400 veterans own franchised small businesses today because of the Veterans Transition Franchise Initiative, an International Franchise Association program known as VetFran, which offers discounted franchise fees to veterans seeking to...

Budget Blinds.(Growth)
March 1, 2006... With the opening of its St. Paul, Wise. store, Budget Blinds reached the 1,000 franchise mark.

Comfort Keepers.(Growth)
March 1, 2006... Comfort Keepers has opened its 500th office.

iSold.(Growth)
March 1, 2006... iSold it has begun franchising in the United Kingdom and Ireland.

The Melting Pot Restaurants.(Growth)
March 1, 2006... The Melting Pot Restaurants opened its 100th location, this one in Pasadena, Calif.

Signs Now.(Growth)
March 1, 2006... Signs Now has moved its division offices to a larger facility at 6976 Professional Parkway East in Sarasota.

Hungry Howie's Pizza President Steve Jackson, with his corporate staff, presents a check for $25,000 to Maureen Keenan Meldrum, director of the Breast Cancer Special Program at the Karmanos Cancer Institute.(Hungry Howie's Pizza and Subs Inc.)(Brief article)
March 1, 2006... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Caption: Hungry Howie's Pizza President Steve Jackson, with his corporate staff, presents a check for $25,000 to Maureen Keenan Meldrum, director of the Breast Cancer Special Program at the Karmanos Cancer Institute....

Microtel Inns & Suites.(Brief article)
March 1, 2006... In order to better serve its travelers with disabilities, Microtel Inns & Suites has begun providing 'Access Microtel' pamphlets, 'Accessible Fitness' bags and upper body ergometers for guests with special needs. The guide offers specific...

Papa Gino.(Brief article)
March 1, 2006... In 2005, Papa Gino's donated more than 7,000 pizzas during 135 local fire department open houses. The company also provides press and educational materials that fire stations can use during school outreach programs, as well as fire hats for the...

Dina Dwyer-Owens, president and CEO of The Dwyer Group, has been named a Woman of Distinction by the Bluebonnet Council of Girl Scouts of the USA, comprised of more than 13 Central Texas counties.(Brief article)
March 1, 2006... Dina Dwyer-Owens, president and CEO of The Dwyer Group, has been named a Woman of Distinction by the Bluebonnet Council of Girl Scouts of the USA, comprised of more than 13 Central Texas counties. The award recognizes women who exemplify the...

Big O Tires.(Bill Windham of Big O Tires Inc. partners with David Baca of Baca Motorsports )(Brief article)
March 1, 2006... Big O Tires A/Fuel Dragster owner Bill Windham has entered an alliance with David Baca, driver and owner of the Baca Motorsports Top Fuel entry on the POWERade Drag Racing Series.

Jani-King International.(signs agreement with Professional Golfers' Association )(Brief article)
March 1, 2006... Jani-King International has become an official marketing partner of the PGA Tour through a three-year agreement. The company received rights as the official cleaning company of the PGA Tour and the Champions Tour in the commercial cleaning...

Helen Ruth Mitchell.(wins sweepstake competition of Meineke Car Care Center)(Brief article)
March 1, 2006... Helen Ruth Mitchell of Cayce, S.C. won the Meineke Car Care Bowl Sweepstakes grand prize, a 2006 PT Cruiser, during the New Year's Eve bowl game between N.C. State University and the Univ. of South Florida.

International franchise association programs and calendar of industry events.(FW FOCUS: IMPORTANT DATES IN FRANCHISING)
March 1, 2006... 2006 MARCH 15-17 The Innovative Leader Workshop NOVA Southeastern University Fort Lauderdale Contact: ICFE 20-21 How to Recruit Better Candidates and Close More Franchise Sales * Management 2000 Houston ...