February 06, 2012
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Your Automotive Franchise Personnel News SourceFranchise News Watch brings you the latest in automotive franchising personnel 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 Personnel NewsGlass Doctor(R) Names New Vice President of OperationsMichael Gai has been named Vice President of Operations at Glass Doctor, following the recent promotion of Mark Liston to President. Glass Doctor(R) Names New PresidentMark Liston has been named President of Glass Doctor, following the recent resignation of Mark Dawson. Dollar Thrifty Board Appoints Scott L. Thompson Chairman Of The BoardDollar Thrifty Automotive Group, Inc. (NYSE: DTG) announced today that Scott L. Thompson, President and Chief Executive Officer, will assume the role of Chairman of the Board of Directors effective immediately. Volvo Rents Names Matt Tavianini Vice President of Sales & MarketingVolvo Rents, a worldwide provider of small to- medium sized construction equipment, announces the appointment of Matt Tavianini as Vice President of Sales & Marketing. Pro Fleet Care Announces First Female FranchiseePro Fleet Care, the only mobile rust control service franchise, is thrilled to announce Laurie Ann Bowman, mother of two and the first female franchisee of Pro Fleet Care, as their newest business partner. Honest-1 Auto Care Announces New Management Level HiresHonest-1 Auto Care, the only national full-service auto repair and maintenance franchise that is 100 percent ESA(R) Certified Eco-Friendly, announces the appointment of Josh Knoll as Project Manager and Mike Still as National Operations Manager. Honest-1 Auto Care Franchise Drives in New OwnershipHonest-1 Auto Care, the only national full-service auto repair and maintenance franchise that is 100 percent ESA(R) Certified Eco-Friendly, announced today a strategic ownership change within the company designed to further increase support for its... J.D. Byrider hires franchisee as company's chief operating officerJ.D. Byrider, the nations largest franchised used car sales and finance business, has hired one of its most successful franchisees to serve as the companys chief operating officer. Volvo Rents Announces Central Region Management TeamTo support its rapid growth, Volvo Rents, a worldwide provider of small-to-medium sized construction equipment, announces the opening of a Central Region Office and appointment of a new management team. Snap-on Incorporated Appoints Henry W. Knueppel to Board of DirectorsSnap-on Incorporated (NYSE: SNA) today announced that its board of directors has appointed Henry W. Knueppel as a director, effective September 1, 2011. Honest-1 Auto Care promotes Rissy Sutherland to COO, Hires Chip Baranowski as VP of Franchise DevelopmentHonest-1 Auto Care promotes Rissy Sutherland to COO, Hires Chip Baranowski as VP of Franchise Development Christian Brothers Automotive Corporation Names Samantha Scheiner Marketing ManagerChristian Brothers Automotive Corporation, the nation's leading automotive service and repair franchise system, today announced the hiring of Samantha Scheiner as the company's new Marketing Manager. Scheiner will work with Marketing Director JC Woods to Glass Doctor(R) Announces New Canadian Advertising CouncilGlass Doctor has established a Canadian Advertising Council to review marketing initiatives and customer service system enhancements in the Canadian market. EagleRider Gears up for Busy 2011With its recent ranking in the top half of Entrepreneur magazine's Franchise 500, it's no wonder EagleRider, the world's largest motorcycle rental and tour company, is revving up for another busy year. To help maximize the company's growth, EagleRider has EagleRider Gears up for Busy 2011With its recent ranking in the top half of Entrepreneur magazine's Franchise 500, it's no wonder EagleRider, the world's largest motorcycle rental and tour company, is revving up for another busy year. To help maximize the company's growth, EagleRider has Snap-on Elects Nicholas T. Pinchuk ChairmanSnap-on Incorporated (NYSE:SNA), a leading global innovator, manufacturer and marketer of tools, diagnostics and equipment solutions for professional users today announced that Nicholas T. Pinchuk, currently president and chief executive... Ace Hardware Appoints Bossmann To New Role In Supply Chain PlanningLeading hardware cooperative Ace Hardware Corporation has appointed Lori Bossmann, a 23-year Ace veteran, to vice president, supply chain planning. The company has hired John Surane to fill Bossman's role as vice president... Jiffy Lube International Adds Seasoned Marketing Executive to Leadership TeamJiffy Lube International (JLI) today announced that John Sanfacon has joined the Fast Lubes organization as marketing and innovations manager. As the leader of the newly created Marketing and Innovations Group, Sanfacon is responsible for all aspects... Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group Announces Executive Officer ChangesThe Board of Directors of Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group, Inc. (NYSE: DTG) today announced that it has approved changes to the Company's executive management team. Effective today, Scott L. Thompson was appointed as the Company's new President and Chief EagleRider Appoints Director of Corporate OperationsEagleRider, the world's largest motorcycle rental company, is happy to announce the appointment of Barry Breckon as Director of Corporate Operations. Advantage Rent A Car Names Vice President SalesAdvantage Rent A Car, the first major U.S. rental car company to commit to going 100 percent green with its fleet of rental cars, recently announced the appointment of Robert Thunell as the Vice President of Sales. Ace Hardware Elects Three New Board Members, Re-elects One MemberAce Hardware Corporation, the largest retailer-owned hardware cooperative in the industry, elected three new directors and re-elected one director to its board of directors during an annual shareholders meeting on June 3 at its... Snap-on Incorporated Appoints Nathan J. Jones to Board of DirectorsMr. Nathan J. Jones has been appointed to the board of directors of Snap-on Incorporated (NYSE: SNA), a global leader in tools, diagnostics and equipment, effective July 1, 2008. Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group Announces New Chief Financial OfficerDollar Thrifty Automotive Group, Inc. (NYSE: DTG) today announced that Scott L. Thompson has joined the Company as Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer effective May 23, 2008.
New Owners at Ferntree GullyABS Ferntree Gully situated on Burwood Highway in Victoria, now has new faces behind the counter since long term residents Dan & Julie Gallet aquired the well estalished workshop. Frank Lopez to Oversee Volvo Rents' Hispanic Entrepreneur OutreachVolvo Rents, a division of Volvo Construction Equipment, is pleased to announce that Frank Lopez, former president and CEO of the U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Foundation (USHCC), has been retained by Volvo Rents to oversee the company's Hispanic... Ace Hardware Names Dorvin Lively CFOAce Hardware Corporation, the largest retailer-owned cooperative in the home improvement industry, has named Dorvin D. Lively chief financial officer, effective March 20, 2008. 90-Year-Old Glass Doctor Sales Rep Ponders RetirementCecil Lawrence is thinking about retiring on Feb. 11, when he celebrates his 90th birthday. He probably won't, though. The outside sales representative for Glass Doctor of North Texas retired once already. He wore out three RVs over the years traveling... Dollar Thrifty Announces Executive ChangesDollar Thrifty Automotive Group, Inc. (NYSE: DTG), parent company of the Dollar Rent A Car and Thrifty Car Rental brands, today announced the following executive changes. Carstar Automotive Canada Appoints Dave Lush To New Position Of Chief Operating OfficerCARSTAR Automotive Canada announced today the appointment of Dave Lush to the newly-created position of Chief Operating Officer. Teacher Quits School to Become a Pathetic MedicNo more reading. No more books. Now it's about how your automobile looks. Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group Hires Rick Morris as New Chief Information OfficerDollar Thrifty Automotive Group, Inc. (NYSE: DTG) announced today that Rick Morris has joined the company as Executive Vice President and Chief Information Officer. |
Features & Special ReportsCreating a Cost-Effective Lead Generation StrategyFor many franchisors, the traditional advertising vehicles - portals, print advertising, PR, and broker networks - do not appear to be working as effectively as they were five years ago. New Highlights from the 2012 AFDRIn the previous two issues of FUSR, we published (1) a high-level overview of the 2012 Annual Franchise Development Report (AFDR), followed by (2) a selection of highlights from the report. Finding Your Optimal Buyer: Sellers Must Learn To Look Beyond PriceWhen sellers are contemplating a decision regarding the sale of their business, they overwhelmingly select the bidder with the highest price, only to find afterward that this might not have been the best decision for their circumstances. The Four Steps to Lead Generation Success, Part 4: Wow 'Em!This fourth installment builds on those ideas, showing how you can "wow" your candidates and the importance of how you present your concept to them. The Winner's Column - February 2012As savvy franchise companies continue to flourish in a volatile economy, FUSR continues to bring you good news each month, highlighting brands that are adding units, increasing comp store sales, striking deals with investors, innovating, and continuing to grow, whether domestically or overseas. Jim Collins to Keynote 2012 Multi-Unit Franchising ConferenceMulti-Unit Franchisee Magazine announced today that Jim Collins, business expert and best-selling author, will deliver the opening keynote address at the 2012 Multi-Unit Franchising Conference (MUFC). Growing Up Franchising: Sam Covelli Develops Both His Brands And EmployeesSam Covelli says he grew up in the restaurant business working in his father's McDonald's. Under his father's leadership, Covelli Enterprises eventually grew to 26 locations, one of the largest McDonald's franchisees in the country. Members Only: Ray Harrigill Builds A Successful Membership-Based Business ModelRay Harrigill believes in diversification. His Sunray Companies has restaurants (Bumpers Drive-In), tanning salons (Palm Beach Tan), fitness centers (Koko FitClub), and hotel properties (Hampton Inn), to name a few. That's because of lessons he's learned along the way. Creating Jobs: Zane Tankel Is Taking Matters Into His Own HandsZane Tankel is not waiting on any government job programs to help his business. CMO Roundtable - Using Profiling to Retain More CustomersWhat are some fresh, innovative ways you are using profiling, targeting,<br /> and loyalty programs to acquire and retain more customers? 
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