September 05, 2010
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Your Childrens Franchise Strategic Alliance News SourceFranchise News Watch brings you the latest in childrens franchising strategic alliance news from around the web. As a news aggregator for the childrens franchise industry, Franchise News Watch streams the latest ground breaking franchise articles, features, guides, blogs, news and more directly to your desktop.  Childrens Franchise Strategic Alliance News
Toys"R"Us, Inc. Partners with Home Safety Council(R) to Help Parents Keep Children Safe at HomeToys"R"Us, Inc. today announced it has partnered with the Home Safety Council, the only national nonprofit organization solely dedicated to preventing unintentional home-related injuries that result in nearly 21 million medical visits each year. CompuChild USA, Partners with KidZui, The Internet for KidsCompuChild USA and KidZui, The Internet for Kids (www.surfkidzui.com), announced a new program to bring KidZui to homes across the United States, and to benefit technology education in the process. Together, CompuChild and KidZui aim to educate... Goddard Systems, Inc. Joins Earth Hour and Kicks Off 'Stepping Up for the Environment'Goddard Systems, Inc., named the number one child care franchise company for the eighth year in a row by Entrepreneur magazine, is proud to announce it has joined World Wildlife Fund's 2009 Earth Hour. A global call to action on climate change... Golf TEC and Homewatch CareGivers Join Growing List of Franchisors Investing in Litigation InsuranceCherry Creek Insurance, one of the nation's top independent insurance agencies, announced today that two fast-growing national franchise companies, GolfTEC and Homewatch CareGivers, have joined an increasing list of franchisors to invest in... Kumon and Realogy Global Client Solutions form Real Estate AllianceKumon, the No. 1 ranking children's franchise, formed a real estate alliance with Realogy Global Client Solutions to provide real estate services for new and existing Kumon franchisees. Gap Partners With Renowned Paris Boutique Colette To Create 'Colette x Gap': September 6th - October 5th, 2008Gap has commissioned renowned Paris boutique colette to create a special one-month installation in Gap's rotating concept store adjacent to the New York City flagship store at 54th and 5th Avenue. Primrose Schools(R) Announces New Equity PartnerPrimrose Schools, the nation's leader in educational child care, announced today it has entered into a strategic equity partnership with Roark Capital Group, an Atlanta-based private equity firm. Findley Group Triggers Franchise Growth of Games2U - Brings Fun & Games to FranchisingProving that business can be all fun and games, Games2U, a mobile video game theater and laser tag franchise, is bursting onto the entertainment scene with an aggressive entrance into the U.S. market. Coca-Cola Announces First-Ever College Scholarship Contest With Chuck E. Cheese'sCoca-Cola, in conjunction with Chuck E. Cheese's -- the home of safe, fun family entertainment -- is teaming up on a college scholarship promotion. i9 Sports(R) Teams Up With Walt Disney Pictures For An Action-packed Season Of Sportsi9 Sports Corporation, a leading franchisor of youth sports leagues, camps, and programs, announces a brand new collaboration with entertainment icon, Walt Disney Pictures. Matheson Gerds Advertising Announces New Client: Fantastic SamsMatheson Gerds Advertising announces its most stylish client yet — Fantastic Sams of Georgia full service hair salons. Monkey Joe's Boosts Hygiene for Kids' HealthMonkey Joe's party and play centers, each with more than 12,000 square feet of kid-friendly inflatable jumps, slides and obstacle courses, now offers families a heightened level of cleanliness through a partnership with Swisher Hygiene. My Gym Children'S Fitness Center And Stroller Strides Team For National Fitness CampaignMY GYM CHILDREN'S FITNESS CENTER and STROLLER STRIDES - two of the country's most prominent names in fitness and health - have joined forces for a national campaign designed to engage the vast memberships of each celebrated franchise. |
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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