September 05, 2010
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Your Business Services Franchise Conferences & Events News SourceFranchise News Watch brings you the latest in business services franchising conferences & events news from around the web. As a news aggregator for the business services franchise industry, Franchise News Watch streams the latest ground breaking franchise articles, features, guides, blogs, news and more directly to your desktop.  Business Services Franchise Conferences & Events NewsSuburban Propane Partners, L.P. to Hold Fiscal 2009 First Quarter Results Conference CallSuburban Propane Partners, L.P. (NYSE: SPH), a nationwide distributor of propane, fuel oil and related products and services, as well as a marketer of natural gas and electricity, announced today that it has scheduled its Fiscal 2009 First Quarter... Jackson Hewitt to Report Fiscal 2009 First Quarter Results on September 4, 2008Jackson Hewitt Tax Service Inc. ("Jackson Hewitt") (NYSE: JTX) announced today that it will report its fiscal 2009 first quarter results prior to the opening of trading on the New York Stock Exchange on Thursday, September 4, 2008. Spherion to Report Second Quarter 2008 Financial ResultsSpherion Corporation (NYSE: SFN) will release its financial results for the second quarter ended June 29, 2008, after market close on Monday, July 28, 2008. Brooke Capital Corporation Announces Operating Initiatives and Schedules First Quarter Financial Results and Conference CallBrooke Capital Corporation (AMEX: BCP) announced that it has reduced its staff by approximately 17% by reducing its workforce at its Overland Park and agent service centers effective May 2, 2008. Bear Stearns Announces Conference Call At 12:30 P. M.The Bear Stearns Companies Inc. (NYSE: BSC) plans to host a conference call today at 12:30 p.m. EDT to address speculation in the marketplace related to its announcement this morning. Bear Stearns To Hold Conference Call On March 20 To Announce First Quarter 2008 ResultsThe Bear Stearns Companies Inc. (NYSE: BSC) plans to announce its first quarter 2008 financial results on Thursday, March 20, 2008, in a press release that will be issued prior to the opening of the New York Stock Exchange. Suburban Propane Partners, L.P. to Hold Fiscal 2008 First Quarter Results Conference CallSuburban Propane Partners, L.P. (the "Partnership") (NYSE: SPH), a nationwide marketer of propane gas, fuel oil and related products and services, announced today that it has scheduled its Fiscal 2008 First Quarter Results Conference Call for Thursday... Bear Stearns To Hold Conference Call On December 20 To Announce Fiscal Year And Fourth Quarter 2007 ResultsThe Bear Stearns Companies Inc. (NYSE: BSC) plans to announce its fiscal year and fourth quarter 2007 financial results on Thursday, December 20, 2007, in a press release that will be issued prior to the opening of the New York Stock Exchange. Suburban Propane Partners, L.P. to Hold Fiscal 2007 Third Quarter Results Conference CallSuburban Propane Partners, L.P. (the "Partnership") (NYSE: SPH), a nationwide marketer of propane gas, fuel oil and related products and services, announced today that it has scheduled its Fiscal 2007 Third Quarter Results Conference Call for Thursday... Brooke Corporation Announces Schedule for Second Quarter Financial Results Release and Conference CallBrooke Corporation (NASDAQ: BXXX) announced it will report its second quarter 2007 earnings and other financial results after the close of the market at 3 p.m. CDT (4 p.m. EDT) on Wednesday, Aug. 8, 2007. |
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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