September 05, 2010
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Your Automotive Franchise Strategic Alliance News SourceFranchise News Watch brings you the latest in automotive franchising strategic alliance news from around the web. As a news aggregator for the automotive franchise industry, Franchise News Watch streams the latest ground breaking franchise articles, features, guides, blogs, news and more directly to your desktop.  Automotive Franchise Strategic Alliance News
Snap-on Expands Relationship With NHRA Legend Cruz PedregonBuilding on a successful 18-year relationship, Snap-on Tools announced today that it will be expanding its partnership with NHRA legend Cruz Pedregon. In 2010, Snap-on will serve as the primary sponsor for Cruz's NHRA Funny Car team.
Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group Signs Long-Term Vehicle Supply Agreement With Ford Motor CompanyDollar Thrifty Automotive Group, Inc. (NYSE: DTG) today announced that it has executed a secondary vehicle supply agreement with Ford Motor Company that will allow the Company to source a portion of its annual vehicle purchases through Ford until... AAA/CAA Members Receive Discounts on EagleRider Motorcycle RentalsEagleRider, the world's largest motorcycle rental company, is proud to announce its exclusive partnership with the Automobile Club of America (AAA) and the Canadian Automobile Association (CAA). AAA/CAA members will now receive discounts at over 58... Mr. Lube Hits the Road With WOW Mobile MediaMr. Lube has partnered with WOW Mobile Media to launch a promotional campaign using "rolling billboard" transport trucks as its latest advertising medium. Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Europcar Expand Strategic Alliance To Create the World's Largest Car Rental NetworkEnterprise Rent-A-Car, North America's largest car rental company, and Europcar, the number one car rental company in Europe, today announced they have enhanced their strategic alliance to include the Enterprise brand in North America, as well... DOLLAR(R) and Thrifty Car Rental Launch Daily DividendsDollar Rent A Car and Thrifty Car Rental, subsidiaries of Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group, Inc., are joining forces to launch a new travel agent loyalty program that will give travel agents the power to earn cash with every rental at DOLLAR(R) or Thrifty. Dollar Rent A Car and Thrifty Car Rental Join Emirates Skywards ProgramDollar Rent A Car and Thrifty Car Rental, subsidiaries of Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group, Inc., are showing the sky's the limit in launching a new frequent flyer partnership with the Emirates Skywards program. Advantage Rent A Car Selects Preferred Partner for Industrial Supply PurchasesAdvantage Rent A Car has announced its selection of W.W. Grainger, Inc. as the car rental company's preferred partner for maintenance, repair and operations (MRO) purchases. Thrifty Car Rental and Expedia Sign Preferred Partner AgreementThrifty Car Rental, a subsidiary of Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group, Inc. (NYSE: DTG), today announced the expansion of its existing relationship with Expedia, Inc. (Nasdaq: EXPE). Advantage Rent A Car Partners With Drive America to Provide 24-Hour Roadside Assistance for Car Rental CustomersAdvantage Rent A Car has announced a new partnership with Drive America to provide rental car customers "anywhere, anytime, peace of mind" 24-hour emergency roadside assistance services. Advantage Rent A Car Announces Exclusive Joint Venture for Car Rentals With GayTravel.comAdvantage Rent A Car is joining forces with GayTravel.com to form an exclusive partnership with lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) travelers offering GayTravel.com visitors convenient access to some of the best deals and promotions in the... Advantage Rent A Car Partners With Tourism Radio in Hawaii to Offer Virtual Tour Guide Service Available Exclusively to Advantage Rent A Car CustomersNext week, Advantage Rent A Car will help introduce a Global Positioning System-based audio device that will help change how tourists and business travelers get to their destinations when renting a car from Advantage. Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group Selects Responsys to Increase Email Marketing Impact and PerformanceResponsys, a leading global provider of on-demand email and marketing automation solutions, today announced that Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group, Inc. has selected Responsys as its email marketing service provider. MonitorClosely.com Franchise partners with Boxing ChampionKelly "The Ghost" Pavlik, current WBO and WBC middleweight world champion has entered into an agreement to be surveillance systems franchise company MonitorClosely.com's official spokesperson. MARS International Selects XPEL as Sole Source for Paint Protection FilmXPEL Technologies Corp. (TSX VENTURE: DAP.U) announced today that they have entered into a sole source agreement with MARS International. This agreement makes XPEL the exclusive provider of paint protection film and patterns to the entire MARS network. Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group and Travelocity Renew Successful AgreementDollar Thrifty Automotive Group, Inc. (NYSE: DTG) today announced that it has renewed its agreement with Travelocity to continue marketing car rentals from its two value brands -- Dollar Rent A Car and Thrifty Car Rental -- as an online distribution... GT3 and VTS Team Up to Deliver GPS-Based Location Services Through Odyssey(TM) SoftwareVehicle Tracking Solutions (VTS) and Ground Travel Technology Team, (GT3) today announced that they will work together to provide GT3 customers with a GPS tracking solution.
EagleRider, the World's Largest Renter of Harley-Davidson Motorcycles, Partners With Bruce RossmeyerEagleRider, the world's largest renter of Harley-Davidson motorcycles, is pleased to announce with Bruce Rossmeyer, Owner and CEO of 15 Harley-Davidson® locations, the opening of new EagleRider locations within Bruce Rossmeyer's Boston Harley-Davidson Midas Denver Partners with Make-a-Wish Foundation of Colorado to Share the Power of a WishMidas' Denver area stores, 22 locations situated along the Front Range and affiliated with Midas International Corporation (NYSE:MDS), one of the world's largest providers of automotive services, are ringing in the new year by teaming up with the...
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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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