September 03, 2010
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Your Art Franchise Personnel News SourceFranchise News Watch brings you the latest in art franchising personnel news from around the web. As a news aggregator for the art franchise industry, Franchise News Watch streams the latest ground breaking franchise articles, features, guides, blogs, news and more directly to your desktop.  Art Franchise Personnel NewsFASTSIGNS Announces New Senior VP of Franchise DevelopmentFASTSIGNS International, Inc.,sign and graphics centers, has appointed Mark Jameson as senior vice president of franchise development and promoted Brian Wieters to the role of assistant vice president of franchise development. With these appointments... Signs Now President Named Allegra Chief Development OfficerAllegra Network LLC, one of the world's largest print and graphic communications franchises, recently announced that Signs Now President Steve White, has been appointed as the company's Chief Development Officer. White will be responsible for managing... FASTSIGNS(R) Names Catherine Monson CEOFASTSIGNS International, Inc., the franchisor and operator of FASTSIGNS(R) sign and graphics centers worldwide, announced today that Catherine Monson will assume the position of CEO beginning January 2, 2009. H3 Enterprises, Inc. Announces New Management TeamH3 Enterprises, Inc. (PINKSHEETS: HTRE) ("H3" or the "Company") announces the revamping of its management team to focus on building strong internal controls to help manage the Company's expansion efforts. H3 Enterprises, Inc. Announces New Chief Technology OfficerH3 Enterprises, Inc. (PINKSHEETS: HTRE), the world's first publicly traded hip-hop company, has hired Jordan Edelson as Chief Technology Officer and Digital Entertainment Director to spearhead H3's video gaming and web property development. Teresa Rector Joins FASTSIGNS International, Inc. as Director of TrainingFASTSIGNS International, Inc., a sign and graphics franchisor with over 530 locations worldwide, hired Teresa Rector as the Director of Training. Signs Now Franchise Advisory Board Appoints Two New MembersSigns Now, A Division of Allegra Network LLC, recently held elections for new seats for the company's Franchise Advisory Board (FAB), and has named Kristin Trevino and Travis Masters as its two newest members. SIGNARAMA Franchise in Delran Under New OwnershipSIGNARAMA, the world's largest sign franchise, located at 4000 Rt. 130, is now under the ownership of local resident Kevin de Young. SIGNARAMA Franchise in Brighton Under New OwnershipSIGNARAMA, the world's largest sign franchise, located at 5050 S. Old U.S. Highway 23, is now under the ownership of local resident Robert LaVenture. SIGNARAMA Franchise in Plano Under New OwnershipSIGNARAMA, the world's largest sign franchise, located at 6100 Avenue K, Suite 104-A, is now under the ownership of local residents Jolee K. and Mike W. Marion. SIGNARAMA Franchise in West Springfield Under New OwnershipSIGNARAMA, the world's largest sign franchise, located at 1313 Riverdale St., is now under the ownership of local resident Pavel Shevchuk. SIGNWAVE(R) Sign and Graphics Franchise Introduces New Staff and Support ModelAfter considerable evaluation, a new support team and support model have been introduced to SIGNWAVE®, the sign and graphics franchisor in Australia. KidzArt Announces New Vice President of Franchise Service and DevelopmentKidzArt, a national art education franchise organization, today announced the appointment of Sue Bartman as a key component of the company's plan to strengthen its position as a leader in the marketplace. SIGN*A*RAMA Franchise in Lancaster Under New OwnershipSIGN*A*RAMA, the world's largest sign franchise, located at 1748 Columbia Ave., is now under the ownership of local resident Ed Zielinski. SIGN*A*RAMA Franchise in Lawrenceville Under New OwnershipSIGN*A*RAMA, the world's largest sign franchise, located at 396 W. Pike St., Ste. D, is now under the ownership of local residents, Ron and Trina Dudley. |
Features & Special ReportsFranchising With Family Members Can Be Fraught With Danger Or Filled With SuccessIt can be difficult enough to get a franchise up and running on your own, or with other operational and investing partners, but it can be downright arduous if family members are involved in the deal. But that's the route some franchisees take and when done properly this management model can provide years of personal and professional harmony. But there are some secrets to making it work. Go in unprepared and you could break up a business and a family. The Winner's ColumnAs savvy franchise companies continue to flourish in this challenging economy, FUSR will continue to bring you good news each month, highlighting brands that are adding units, increasing comp store sales, striking deals with investors, and continuing to grow despite the economy - maybe even because of it. And, as the U.S. struggles through its "jobless recovery," growth-oriented franchisors continue to look overseas for expansion opportunities. Sales Intelligence for Superior Performance, Part 2Aggressive growth companies measure the performance of their sales personnel just as they do their advertising. With high recruitment expenses you can't afford mediocre selling performance, which costs dearly in lost franchise deals. A policyholder survey by Prudential Insurance revealed that the greatest influencing factor in the buying process is the sales person. Turning Around Struggling FranchiseesTwo years of tight credit and reduced consumer spending have left many franchisees reeling and put a serious crimp in franchisors' royalty streams. Workout professionals and bankruptcy attorneys experienced in franchising discuss what franchisors can do to help turn around distressed units - without spending scarce funds or getting themselves into legal hot water. New Gift Card Regulations Kicked in August 22ndLast year when President Obama signed the Credit Card Act of 2009 (the Act") into law, the nation's attention largely focused on those provisions of the law that aim to change the way credit card companies do business with consumers. However, since the Act imposes requirements on gift card issuers, it also changed the way many retailers and franchise companies will do business with consumers. Strong Cultures Sell More Franchises!Every franchise organization has a culture, the same way every person has a personality. If your franchise brand is serious about growth and development, ask yourself these two questions: 1) Does our franchise system have a strong, positive culture?; and 2) Is it a culture that promotes selling franchises? Special Operations: Franchising in a Strange LandOpening franchise units in nontraditional locations has been the domain of specialists--but not anymore. With the economy still slumping, lending still tight, and suburban expansion at a standstill, many multi-unit franchisees are exploring the viability of sites such as airports, hotels, colleges, senior centers, highway rest stops, hospitals, and military bases. Rolling with the Punches: Franchisors Continue Adapting to ChangeThe rules and methods for franchise sales are changing daily with the general public's increasing awareness of the economy, deficits, lending, the housing market, and more. As some of us "graybeards" can remember, this isn't the first time the rules have changed--and it won't be the last. Change on the HorizonJust like any business, the franchising business is one that I have seen evolve tremendously over the past 30 years. While many of the cornerstones and crucial elements - product, simplicity, control, and support - remain the same, so much is changing. Hiring Entrepreneurs: A Case Study of Hiring the Spirit of SuccessAs we continue to mine Dave Melton's book, <i>Hire the American Dream,</i> I thought it would be interesting to highlight a case study that demonstrates just how successful smart hiring can be. Here Melton describes his experience hiring an immigrant.
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