September 09, 2010
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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 News
Meineke Car Care Centers, Inc. Appoints New PresidentMeineke Car Care Centers, Inc., a leader in franchised automotive services, named today as its new president Keenan V. Moran, a seasoned franchising professional with extensive experience in the automotive services industry.
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. 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... 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. 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... 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. 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... Teacher Quits School to Become a Pathetic MedicNo more reading. No more books. Now it's about how your automobile looks. 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.
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 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 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. 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. 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. |
Features & Special ReportsFamily Friendly: A case study on family-run franchisingFamily-run franchise operations can offer a blessing, or a curse. An example of the blessing would be the close relationships and high degree of trust that exists in many families. In this case, success generally follows. But an example of the curse of family-run franchises could be the inability to separate business from family. That could be a serious problem after 5:00 and on weekends. Still, many families find the attraction of working together a strong pull and the results can be quite productive. Families like Ed Doherty's are a perfect example.< Mentor-Motivated: Two Key Individuals have Inspired Jerry HeathTwo people have figured prominently in Jerry Heath's career. The first is his father, who helped bankroll him when he started out in franchising. The second is Steve Jackson, the president of Hungry Howie's Pizza, who began mentoring Heath at an impressionable age (12). Stop the Bleeding: What Franchisors can do to Help Struggling FranchiseesTwo years of tight credit and reduced consumer spending not only have left many franchisees reeling, they've also put a serious crimp in their franchisors' royalty streams. We asked workout professionals and bankruptcy attorneys experienced in franchising what franchisors can do to help turn around their distressed franchisees--without spending precious funds or getting themselves into legal hot water. Franchising 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.
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