Franchising World articles from October 2006

Franchising World archives from October 2006

Reap the benefits of the supplier forum.(IN THIS ISSUE)
October 1, 2006... One of the many strengths of the franchising sector is that brands and owner-operators can both depend on consistent and expert services from franchise suppliers who are members of the International Franchise Association. This value-added asset...

The real "franchise" deal.(frachising definition)
October 1, 2006... We spend a great deal of time interacting with elected officials, members of Congress and their staffs, and the media explaining franchising and what a "franchise" really is. While the definition of "franchise" is second nature to most of us,...

Too many leads, too little time: having a definitive development process will help with the challenge of "too many leads, too little time.".(sales management)
October 1, 2006... In today's world, business is about speed, volume and market dominance. This is no different in franchising. We are all competing for potential franchisees and the leads that get us to them. It has been well established that Internet leads are...

How to select a lead referral network: criteria for reducing a franchise system's risk, optimizing costs and enabling faster scaling.(sales strategies)
October 1, 2006... Why do companies use franchise consultants, also known as lead-referral networks? Is it because they do not have inside salespeople? Is it because they do not get ample lead flow from other lead channels? Is it because they have...

Leverage through the SBA: strategies for success: if you aren't taking advantage of the agency's help, your franchise system is missing out.(2007 SUPPLIER SOURCE BOOK)(Small Business Administration)
October 1, 2006... Leverage, in the traditional sense, refers to a factor by which force is multiplied. In the financial sense, it generally refers to borrowed funds. In a way, the U.S. Small Business Administration satisfies both definitions. The SBA provides...

Cracking the code of franchise brand marketing: cooperating for success: "life did not take over the world by combat, but by networking. Life forms multiplied and complexified by co-opting others ..." Drs. Lynn Margulis and Dorion Sagan in Microcosmos.(2007 SUPPLIER SOURCE BOOK)
October 1, 2006... Before cracking the code, understanding the mutually-symbiotic relationship between franchisor and franchisee is important. Think about it this way: in nature, there are infinite examples where a mutually-beneficial interdependence develops...

Lease dangers: critical issues affecting franchises.(2007 SUPPLIER SOURCE BOOK)
October 1, 2006... A properly negotiated lease protects the interests of both franchisee and the franchise system in the marketplace. By failing to address key issues, both parties open themselves up to increased liability, unexpected costs and potential damage...

Metrics that matter: benchmarking.(franchise performance management)
October 1, 2006... Remember grade school? Back then, knowing our rank amongst your classmates used to be as simple as ABC and bringing home that "A" was a sure way to get to stay up late or get some extra dessert. Years later in business, particularly in...

The profile of franchising: 2006: this is the third in the series of IFA Educational Foundation-FRANdata research reports about the franchising sector.(SPECIAL REPORT)
October 1, 2006... Royalty and Advertising Fees Vary Widely In Franchise Systems Franchising offers entrepreneurs a deal: in return for using a franchise brand trademark, getting operational guidance, marketing support and other services provided by the...

Republican view: the choice on Nov. 7 is clear: the choice for voters this Election Day could not be clearer, pro-growth U.S. House Republicans with a strong record of accomplishment are facing serious challenges from pro-tax Democrat candidates who want to put the hammer to small businesses.(FW FOCUS: GOVERNMENT RELATIONS)
October 1, 2006... Together, House Republicans and American businesses have created low tax rates, strong economic growth, and shrinking budget deficits. The numbers tell the story: 5.5 million new jobs over the past three years, 4 percent real GDP growth...

Ohio governor's race gets IFA attention.(International Franchise Association arranges breakfast for Ken Blackwell)(Brief article)
October 1, 2006... The International Franchise Association arranged a "Meet and Greet" breakfast in August for Ohio gubernatorial candidate Ken Blackwell, right, who is completing his second term as Secretary of State. Blackwell joined members of the Ohio...

Iowa candidate visits IFA headquarters.(IFA Members Take Grassroots Action)(Mike Whalen)(Brief article)
October 1, 2006... Iowa candidate for Congress Mike Whalen, right, came to the International Franchise Association's headquarters in August to meet with association staff and other representatives of the business community in his bid to garner support for his...

Franchise-friendly candidates get fund-raising boosts.(IFA Members Take Grassroots Action)(Brief article)
October 1, 2006... IFA Chairman Lawrence "Doc" Cohen CFE, hosted a fund-raising dinner at his home in Tomball, Texas for U.S. Rep. Mike McCaul (R-Texas) late this summer. McCaul, elected in 2004 with 79 percent of the vote, has demonstrated his support for the...

2006 FranPAC report card.(International Franchise Association supports political candidates for Congress)(Statistical table)
October 1, 2006... The International Franchise Association's current financial support to candidates for federal office as of mid-August is reflected in the following "report card." IFA's political action committee, FranPAC, supports pro-franchise,...

Minimum wage: the wedge issue of 2006?(FW FOCUS: GOVERNMENT RELATIONS)
October 1, 2006... By the very nature of the American two-party system, virtually every issue where division is detectible has the potential to become a battle royale between the Republicans and Democrats. In a system with essentially two options and many common...

Just sign here, sonny: why union card-check agreements are coercive: the secret ballot is the engine of representative democracy. A person casts a vote in complete confidence, without fearing coercion, bribery or blackmail by onsite opponents.(FW FOCUS: GOVERNMENT RELATIONS)
October 1, 2006... For some 70 years American labor law has operated on this principle. If and when employees decide whether to be represented by a particular union, they shouldn't have to worry about pressure from their peers, the union or the employer. The...

Privacy programs for small businesses.(franchises getting privacy seal from Council of Better Business Bureaus for doing online business)
October 1, 2006... With reports swirling of data security breaches, consumers worry about identity theft and businesses brace for potential legal claims. Franchise networks add a layer of complexity to these worries. Franchise companies and franchisees share a...

How to select a franchise supplier.
October 1, 2006... You are reading a Directory of Members of the IFA's Supplier Forum presumably because you are either curious about the membership, or because you need a product or service which may be offered by someone identified in the directory. At this...

Accountants.(Directory)
October 1, 2006... BD JONES (303) 377-6488 (303) 377-6498 FAX 234 Columbine Street, Suite 300A, Denver, CO 80206 Email: brian.jones@bdjonescpa.com Internet: http://www.bdjonescpa.com CONTACT: Brian D. Jones, CPA, Managing Partner ...

Advertising/design.(Directory)
October 1, 2006... 100FRANCHISES.COM Franchise Works (877) 824-4411 (215) 672-9048 (215) 672-1878 FAX 345 North York Road, Suite C, Hatboro, PA 19040 Email: advertise@100franchises.corn Internet: http://www.100franchises.com ...

Attorneys.(Directory)
October 1, 2006... AKERMAN SENTERFITT (407) 843-7860 (407) 843-6610 FAX 255 South Orange Avenue, Orlando, FL 32801 Email: gkelly@akerman.com Internet: http://www.akerman.com CONTACT: Gregory J. Kelly, Shareholder TYPE OF BUSINESS:...

Audio visual productions.(Directory)
October 1, 2006... AVIATECH (858) 777-5039 (858) 777-5000 (858) 777-5050 FAX 4350 Executive Drive, Suite 200, San Diego, CA 92121 Email: sales@aviatech.com Internet: http://www.aviatech.com CONTACT: Grant Gould, Executive Vice...

Background screening services.(Directory)(Brief article)
October 1, 2006... INSIGHT WORLDWIDE, INC. (888) 314-8908 (888) 822-4121 FAX P.O. Box 4586, Salem, OR 97302 Email: bill@insightww.com Internet: http://www.insightww.com CONTACT: Bill Johnston, President TYPE OF BUSINESS:...

Business products/systems.(Directory)
October 1, 2006... AMERICALIST Division of Haines & Company (888) 219-5478 (330) 494-9111 (330) 494-5507 FAX 8050 Freedom Avenue, NW North Canton, OH 44720 Email: jmsayre@americalist.com Internet: http://www.americalist.com ...

Check/credit card services.(Directory)
October 1, 2006... DIRECT TECHNOLOGY INNOVATIONS, LLC (954) 943-3334 (954) 943-4429 FAX 500 West Cypress Creek, Suite 270, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33309 Email: michael@directtec.com Internet: http://www.directtec.com CONTACT: Michael...

Computer software/internet services.(Directory)
October 1, 2006... ATLAS BUSINESS SOLUTIONS (800) 874-8801 (701) 235-5226 (701) 280-0842 FAX 3330 Fiechtner Drive SW, Fargo, ND 58103 Email: sales@abs-usa.com Internet: http://www.abs-usa.com CONTACT: Jon Forknell, Vice President &...

Construction/management.(Directory)
October 1, 2006... COMMERCIAL LIGHTING INDUSTRIES (800) 755-0155 (760) 343-2704 (760) 343-5361 (760) 262-3041 FAX 30643 Front Street, Thousand Palms, CA 92276 Email: info@commercial-lighting.net Internet:...

Consumer feedback/market research.(Directory)
October 1, 2006... GENALYTICS, INC. (978) 684-7580 (978) 684-7585 FAX 300 Brickstone Square, Suite 701, Andover, MA 01810 Email: gward@genalytics.com Internet: http://www.genalytics.com CONTACT: Gene Ward, Director, Franchise Programs...

Convention/planning travel.(Directory)
October 1, 2006... BIZLINK PREMIUM SERVICES PTE LTD (65) 64678385 (65) 64678325 FAX 896 Dunearn Road, #04-01C Sime Darby Centre, Singapore, 589472 Singapore Email: info@FranchiseLicenseAsia.com Internet: http://www.FranchiseLicenseAsia.com...

Direct mail.(Directory)
October 1, 2006... CONSOLIDATED GRAPHICS (713) 787-0977 (713) 493-6178 FAX 5858 Westheimer Road, Suite 200, Houston, TX 77057 Email: agrohs@cgx.com Internet: http://www.cgx.com CONTACT: Aaron Grohs, EVE Sales & Marketing; Ryan Farris,...

Displays & fixtures.(Directory)
October 1, 2006... F.C. DADSON, INC. (800) 728-0338 (920) 757-1486 Ext. 145 (920) 757-1492 FAX N1043 Craftsman Drive, Suite 2, Greenville, WI 54942 Email: info@fcdadson.com Internet: http://www.fcdadson.com CONTACT: Angie Peters,...

Dispute resolution.(Directory)
October 1, 2006... EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION ASSOCIATES, LLC (703) 772-5224 116 Beachview Drive, Mooresville, NC 28117 Email: kmarshall@adelphia.net CONTACT: Karen Marshall, Registered Contact Member TYPE OF BUSINESS: Dispute...

Education/training.(Directory)
October 1, 2006... BERLITZ INTERNATIONAL (800) 626-6419 (609) 514-3046 (609) 514-9675 FAX 400 Alexander Park, Princeton, NJ 08540 Email: charles.gilbert@berlitz.com Internet: http://www.berlitz.com CONTACT: Charles J. Gilbert,...

Executive search.(Directory)
October 1, 2006... DECISION TOOLBOX, INC. (562) 472-0713 (562) 684-4170 FAX 2667 E. 28th Street, Suite 508, Signal Hill, CA 90755 Email: jroberts@dtoolbox.com Internet: http://www.dtoolbox.com CONTACT: Jennifer Roberts, TYPE OF...

Financial services.(Directory)
October 1, 2006... ACI CAPITAL CO., LLC (212) 634-3336 (212) 634-3330 FAX 666 Third Avenue, 29th Floor, New York, NY 10017 Email: esfield@acicapital.com Internet: http://www.acicapital.com CONTACT: Ezra Field, Managing Director ...

Franchise brokers.(Directory)
October 1, 2006... BUSINESS ALLIANCE, INC. (800) 557-4850 (404) 763-2244 (404) 763-2255 FAX 100 Hartsfield Centre Parkway, Suite 500, Atlanta, GA 30354 Email: leads@businessallianceinc.com Internet: http://www.BusinessAllianceInc.com...

Franchise consultants.(Directory)
October 1, 2006... ABSOLUTE FRANCHISING HobbyTown USA (402) 434-5064 (402) 434-5055 FAX 6301 South 58th Street, Lincoln, NE 68516-3676 Email: dfo@hobbytown.com Internet: http://www.absolutefranchising.com CONTACT: Nichole Ernst,...

Franchise research services.(Directory)
October 1, 2006... FRANCHISEHELP, INC. Franchise Research Services (800) 401-1446 (914) 347-6735 (914) 347-4063 FAX 101 Executive Boulevard, 2nd Floor, Elmsford, NY 10523-1316 Email: lgiurca@franchisehelp.com Internet:...

Hotels.(Directory)
October 1, 2006... THE BROADMOOR HOTEL (800) 633-7711 (719) 577-5777 (719) 577-5779 FAX 1 Lake Avenue, Colorado Springs, CO 80906 Email: jwilson@broadmoor.com Internet: http://www.broadmoor.com CONTACT: Jeremy Wilson, National...

Human resources.(Directory)
October 1, 2006... @WORK PERSONNEL SERVICES, INC. (800) 233-6846 Ext.229 (865) 609-6911 (865) 573-1171 FAX 3215 John Sevier Highway, Knoxville, TN 37920 Email: mbanmgardner@atworkpersonnel.com Internet: http://www.atworkpersonnel.com...

Insurance.(Directory)
October 1, 2006... BFIA Joe Max Green Insurance Concepts Insurance Agency (800) 255-1384 (630) 467-2620 (630) 467-0708 FAX 650 E. Devon Avenue, Suite 154, Itasca, IL 60143 Email: info@bfia.com Internet: http://www.bfia.com ...

International development consultants.(Directory)
October 1, 2006... EDWARDS GLOBAL SERVICES, INC. EGS, Inc. (949) 224-3896 (949) 266-5913 FAX 19800 MacArthur Boulevard, Suite 300, Irvine, CA 92612 Email: bedwards@edwardsglobal.com Internet: http://www.edwardsglobal.com CONTACT:...

Internet sites.(Directory)
October 1, 2006... 100FRANCHISES.COM Franchise Works (877) 824-4411 (215) 672-9048 (215) 672-1878 FAX 345 North York Road, Suite C, Hatboro, PA 19040 Email: advertise@100franchises.com Internet: http://www.100franchises.com ...

Lighting.(Directory)
October 1, 2006... COMMERCIAL LIGHTING INDUSTRIES (800) 755-0155 (760) 343-2704 (760) 343-5361 (760) 262-3041 FAX 30643 Front Street, Thousand Palms, CA 92276 Email: info@commercial-lighting.net Internet:...

Manuals.(Directory)
October 1, 2006... FRANCHISE DEVELOPMENTS, INC. (800) 576-5115 (412) 687-8485 (412) 687-0541 FAX 4730 Centre Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15213 Email: franchise-dev@earthlink.net Internet: http://www.franchise-dev.com CONTACT: Kenneth...

Marketing/public relations.(Directory)
October 1, 2006... AD GIANTS, LLC (214) 265-4165 8117 Preston Road, Suite 260, Dallas, TX 75225 Email: bcox@adgiants.com Internet: http://www.adgiants.com CONTACT: Bob Cox, VP & Marketing Director TYPE OF BUSINESS: Marketing/Brand...

Organizations.(Directory)
October 1, 2006... SOCIAL FRANCHISE VENTURES, LLC (202) 478-6568 (202) 347-5868 FAX 1730 M Street NW, Suite 700, Washington, D.C. 20036 Email: info@socialfranchise.com Internet: http://www.socialfranchise.com CONTACT: Benjamin C....

Other.(Directory)
October 1, 2006... AMERCARE, INC. (800) 800-8550 (843) 824-0550 (843) 824-2550 FAX 7450 Industry Drive, N. Charleston, SC 29418 Email: sales@amercare.com Internet: http://www.amercare.com CONTACT: Brennen King, National Sales...

Point of sales systems.(Directory)
October 1, 2006... FIRST DATA MERCHANT SERVICES Direct Business Group (800) 767-2484 Ext. 5198 (866) 420-4613 (407) 290-6632 FAX 8027 Canyon Lake Circle, Orlando, FL 32835 Internet: http://www.IFAmerchantservices.com CONTACT: Stan...

Printing.(Directory)
October 1, 2006... ALEXANDER'S PRINT ADVANTAGE (800) 574-8666 (801) 224-8666 (801) 224-0446 FAX 245 South 1060 West, Lindon, UT 84042 Email: info@alexanders.com Internet: http://www.alexanders.com CONTACT: Eric Butterfield,...

Promotional items.(Directory)
October 1, 2006... 2COOL PROMOS LLC (888) 352-3100 100 Otis Street, Unit 6, Northboro, MA 01532 Email: jeff@2coolpromos.com Internet: http://www.2coolpromos.com CONTACT: Jeff Michaelson, President TYPE OF BUSINESS: Promotional Items....

Publications.(Directory)
October 1, 2006... ASIAWIDE FRANCHISE CONSULTANTS PTE LTD. (65) 674-32282 (65) 674-31139 FAX 420 North Bridge Road, #04-08 North Bridge Center, Singapore, 188727 Singapore Email: asiafran@singnet.com.sg Internet:...

Real estate.(Directory)
October 1, 2006... AFFILIATED REALTY & MANAGEMENT COMPANY (847) 439-0400 (847) 439-0431 FAX 1720 West Algonquin Road, Mt. Prospect, IL 60056-5400 Email: armcol@aol.com Internet: http://www.affiliatedrealty.com CONTACT: Andrew Bresler,...

Security systems.(Directory)
October 1, 2006... ADT / SENSORMATIC (248) 705-5109 (519) 258-7574 FAX One Town Center Road, Boca Raton, FL 33486 Email: tpetrucci@adt.com Internet: http://www.sensormatic.com CONTACT: Terry Petrucci, Business Development Manager ...

Sign products & services.(Directory)
October 1, 2006... AWARDCRAFT AND VISIONS AWARDS Eighth Floor Promotions, LLC (419) 586-6433 (419) 586-6597 FAX P.O. Box 337, One Visions Parkway, Celina, OH 45822 Email: chrisp@efpmail.com Internet: http://www.eighthfloorpromotions.com...

Site selection.(Directory)
October 1, 2006... AFFILIATED REALTY & MANAGEMENT COMPANY (847) 439-0400 (847) 439-0431 FAX 1720 West Algonquin Road, Mt. Prospect, IL 60056-5400 Email: armcol@aol.com Internet: http://www.affiliatedrealty.com CONTACT: Andrew Bresler,...

Telecommunications.(Directory)
October 1, 2006... FRIENDLICALL COMMUNICATIONS INC. (866) 363-1452 (954) 337-0367 FAX 3000 NE 30th Place, Suite 207, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33306 Email: support@friendlicall.net Internet: http://www.friendlicall.net CONTACT: Ronald Clark...

Teleconferencing services.(Directory)
October 1, 2006... READYTALK (800) 843-9167 (303) 209-1601 (303) 209-1788 FAX 1598 Wynkoop, Denver, CO 80202 Email: sales@readytalk.com Internet: http://www.readytalk.com CONTACT: Mike Ligon, Senior Account Executive; Jessica Kahn,...

Trade shows/expos.(Brief article)
October 1, 2006... ASSOCIATION OF CHAIN & FRANCHISE PROMOTION, TAIWAN (886) 2-2523-5118 (866) 2-2523-0229 FAX 7FL. No 82 Sec 1, ZhongShan N. Rd, Taipei104, China Email: afpt@franchise.org.tw Internet: http://www.franchise.org.tw ...

Uniforms.(Directory)(Brief article)
October 1, 2006... BRUXTON CAREER CLOTHING (860) 663-5545 (860) 663-5508 FAX 176 Route 81, Building 1, Unit 1-C, Killingworth, CT 06419 Email: markpentowsld@comcast.net Internet: http://www.bruxtoncareerclothing.com CONTACT: Mark...

To disclose or not to disclose, that is the question.(management and operations of franchises)
October 1, 2006... One of the most thorny issues to come up when first developing a Uniform Franchise Offering Circular or when completing the annual update of the document is whether to disclose financial information, and in what format and how much of it, if...

What to consider before adding a retail storefront to your services franchise: retail storefronts give franchise owners the tangible product they need to entice potential customers into making a purchase, and likewise, make the franchise concept more appealing to the potential franchisee.(management and operations)
October 1, 2006... One of the first questions franchisors are asked when promoting their service franchise to prospects relates to the existence of a storefront or a retail component. Two schools of thought on storefronts immediately come to mind. Some...

How to nip nepotism in the bud: nepotism should never be a problem or consideration at a growing, thriving franchise company.(management and operations)
October 1, 2006... When I came to work in the family business that my father originated 20 years ago, the tension I felt from co-workers was palpable. It was May 2003 and I had come to work for my father, David Haglund, the founder and president of Kitchen...

Why retirees make ideal franchisees: they're experienced in business and in life, bring wisdom and quite a few other desirable attributes.(FW FOCUS: LEAD GENERATION)
October 1, 2006... Retirement, a stage in life once associated with warm climates, golf and well-deserved rest and relaxation, is now being redefined. Driven by improved health, longevity and economic factors, an increasing number of retirees are choosing to...

Retired? Not us!(retired executives plans to open franchises)(Brief article)
October 1, 2006... "Retirement for us was not a preferred option. We have worked all our lives and honestly would not know what to do with ourselves if we didn't work. Having our own business, we can decide how much or how little we want to work in our senior...

Applying business intelligence to your franchise: implementing a crucial aspect of business operations ... one step at a time.(information management)
October 1, 2006... Most businesspeople have heard iterations of the phrase, "You manage what you measure." Most organizations do a great job of measuring sales history, past marketing results and so on. This is tremendously important for businesses, but is it...

The Hispanic-Latino Wave.(workplace diversity and migrant workers in United States)
October 1, 2006... With the recent immigration debate heating up in Washington, D.C., more inquiries and questions about the Hispanic-Latino emerging wave in the U.S. work force and workplace are being raised. This article is intended to add value to the national...

Franchising in India.(FW FOCUS: INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT)
October 1, 2006... The Upsurge in Economy India is a vast country with a population of more than one billion people. Following its phased opening of the many stifling government regulations starting in the early 1990s, the economy is doing extremely well...

Take young entrepreneurs, add a dash of franchising and stir vigorously.(FW FOCUS: EDUCATION)
October 1, 2006... DECA, an organization of marketing students and their advisors, and a number of International Franchise Association members, including 7-Eleven, HomeVestors, Pepsi, Tony Roma's, ValPak and Wing Zone, have been "mixing it up" with young...

California dreaming at the West Coast Franchise Expo.(FW FOCUS: FRANCHISE EXPO)
October 1, 2006... Entrepreneurial dreams are alive in California where, for the third year in a row, franchise seekers and franchise systems will connect in Los Angeles for the West Cost Franchise Expo, Nov. 3 to 5. More than 9,000 visitors from 41 states and 30...

Stay ahead with effective marketing strategies: the type of team you assemble and their ability to execute properly are crucial factors.(FW FOCUS: MARKETING)
October 1, 2006... It wasn't long ago that word-of-mouth was considered the most effective method for disseminating information about a budding business. Networking remains an important tool. But in today's age of changing technology, businesses are continually...

Small-business ranks gain more than 600 veterans: momentum gaining for popular franchise discount program that honors nation's veterans.(FW FOCUS: HONORING AMERICA'S VETERANS)(Company rankings)
October 1, 2006... Nearly four years after its re-launch by the International Franchise Association, the Veterans Transition Franchise Initiative, a voluntary discount program designed to help former military personnel become small-business owners, has surpassed...

New book on franchising billed as "must read" for prospective franchisees: Street Smart Franchising, $19.95 from Entrepreneur Press: three experts in franchising have teamed up to offer a new guide for prospective franchisees, Street Smart Franchising, published by Entrepreneur Press.
October 1, 2006... Former International Franchise Association President Don DeBolt, Franchise Performance Group founder Joe Mathews and franchise development professional and writer Deb Percival crafted the 234-page publication that focuses on the importance of...

Welcome New IFA Members!(FW FOCUS: WELCOME)(Directory)
October 1, 2006... Franchisors AlliNew Publishing, Inc., Plymouth, Mass., Contact Allison Nuovo Always Best Care, Inc., Citrus Heights, Calif., Contact Michael Newman Baby Boot Camp, LLC, Sarasota, Fla., Contact Mark Horler Between Rounds...

Franchise Update.(PEOPLE)
October 1, 2006... Publisher Franchise Update named Steve Olson as publisher.

Fiducial.(PEOPLE)
October 1, 2006... Fiducial appointed James (Jim) Fuss as its new national sales manager.

Interiors by Decorating Den.(PEOPLE)
October 1, 2006... Interiors by Decorating Den picked Melanie Jakab to be director of training and education.

Wyndham Hotel Group's Sales and Marketing Department.(PEOPLE)(appointment of Margo Beckwith-Byrne, Jill Noblett and Rosanne Zusman)(Brief article)
October 1, 2006... Wyndham Hotel Group's Sales and Marketing Department has announced several promotions including Margo Beckwith-Byrne to senior vice president, hotel operations centers; Jill Noblett to senior vice president, loyalty and direct marketing;...

Corrections.(Correction notice)
October 1, 2006... In the August issue of Franchising World magazine, the e-mail address for Dan Dugal, CEO of Remote Data Backups Inc., was incorrect. The correct address is: dandugal@remotedatabackups.com. In the September issue, the e-mail address for Eric...

America's Best Inns & Suites has opened two hotels in northeastern Argentina and a third property is currently under construction.(Growth)(America's Best Inns and Suites )(Brief article)
October 1, 2006... America's Best Inns & Suites has opened two hotels in northeastern Argentina and a third property is currently under construction, all to be operated by Guillermo Santaella, master franchisor.

Cartridge World.(Growth)
October 1, 2006... Cartridge World has signed deals with master franchisors for India, China, the Philippines, Vietnam, and Malaysia.

Kinderdance has awarded an area development franchise to Deyanira Escalante and Mariangely Silvestre of Puerto Rico.(Growth)
October 1, 2006... Kinderdance has awarded an area development franchise to Deyanira Escalante and Mariangely Silvestre of Puerto Rico.

Wyndham Hotel Group.(Growth)(Brief article)
October 1, 2006... Wyndham Hotel Group and the Corinthia Group of Companies have signed an agreement in principle to jointly manage hotels under the Wyndham and Ramada brands in Europe, the Middle East and Africa.

Driven Brands Inc., formerly Meineke Holding Co., has acquired Econo Lube N' Tune Inc., a California-based franchise specializing in quick oil changes, automotive maintenance and minor repair services.(Mergers and Acquisitions)(Driven Brands Inc. acquired Econo Lube N' Tune Inc.)(Brief article)
October 1, 2006... Driven Brands Inc., formerly Meineke Holding Co., has acquired Econo Lube N' Tune Inc., a California-based franchise specializing in quick oil changes, automotive maintenance and minor repair services. Established in 1973, Econo Lube N' Tune...