March 10, 2010
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Your Franchise Conferences & Events News SourceFranchise News Watch brings you the latest in franchising conferences & events news from around the web. As a news aggregator for the franchise industry, Franchise News Watch streams the latest ground breaking franchise articles, features, guides, blogs, news and more directly to your desktop.  Franchise Conferences & Events NewsCaribou Coffee Announces Fourth Quarter and Fiscal 2009 Earnings CallCaribou Coffee Company, Inc. (NASDAQ:CBOU), the second largest company-owned gourmet coffeehouse operator in the United States based on the number of coffeehouses, announced today that it will release financial results for its fourth quarter... Realogy to Release Full Year 2009 Financial Results and Host Webcast on February 16Realogy Corporation will release its financial results and file its Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2009 on Tuesday, February 16, 2010. Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc. to Host Conference Call to Discuss Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2009 Financial ResultsRed Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc., (NASDAQ: RRGB), a casual dining restaurant chain focused on serving an innovative selection of high-quality gourmet burgers in a family-friendly atmosphere, will host a conference call on Thursday, February 18, 2010... Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group To Announce Fourth Quarter And Full Year 2009 Financial ResultsDollar Thrifty Automotive Group, Inc. (NYSE: DTG) will announce fourth quarter and full year 2009 financial results before the market opens on Wednesday, February 17, 2010. Red Lion Hotels to Report Fourth Quarter 2009 Results on Tuesday, February 16, 2010Red Lion Hotels Corporation (NYSE: RLH) today announced that it will report fourth quarter 2009 results before the market opens on Tuesday, February 16, 2010. Choice Hotels to Report 4th Quarter and Full-Year 2009 Earnings on February 11, 2010; Conference Call to Be Held on February 12, 2010Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH) today announced that it will report fourth quarter and full-year 2009 results after market close on Thursday, February 11, 2010. The company will hold a conference call to discuss its fourth quarter... Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. to Announce Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2009 Results on February, 11 2010Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (NYSE: CMG), the national chain of burrito restaurants known for serving Food With Integrity, today announced that it will host a conference call to discuss fourth quarter and full year 2009 financial results on Thursday... Burger King Holdings Inc. Announces Second Quarter Fiscal 2010 Earnings Conference CallBurger King Holdings Inc. (NYSE:BKC) will hold its second quarter earnings call for fiscal year 2010 on Thursday, February 4, at 11 a.m. EST following the release of its second quarter results before the stock market opens on the same day. During the... Brinker International Second Quarter 2010 Earnings Conference CallBrinker International, Inc. (NYSE: EAT), will hold its quarterly conference call to discuss second quarter fiscal 2010 results on Wednesday, January 20, 2010, at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time (9:00 a.m. Central Time). Boston Pizza International Inc. and Boston Pizza Royalties Income Fund to Announce Third Quarter 2009 Financial Results on November 6thBoston Pizza International Inc. ("BPI") and Boston Pizza Royalties Income Fund (the "Fund") (TSX: BPF.UN) today announced that they will issue third quarter 2009 results via news release and on the Fund's website at www.bpincomefund.com on the morning... Caribou Coffee Announces Third Quarter 2009 Earnings CallCaribou Coffee Company, Inc. (Nasdaq:CBOU), the second largest company-owned gourmet coffeehouse operator in the United States based on the number of coffeehouses, announced today that it will release financial results for its third quarter 2009 after...
Einstein Noah Restaurant Group Sets Date For Third Quarter Financial Results News Release and Conference CallEinstein Noah Restaurant Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:BAGL) today announced that it will release its third quarter 2009 financial results after the market close on Thursday, November 5, 2009. A conference call will follow at 3:00PM Mountain Time... Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc. to Host Conference Call to Discuss Third Quarter 2009 Financial ResultsRed Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc., (NASDAQ: RRGB), a casual dining restaurant chain focused on serving an innovative selection of high-quality gourmet burgers in a family-friendly atmosphere, will host a conference call on Thursday, November 5, 2009, at... Texas Roadhouse, Inc. to Announce Third Quarter Earnings on November 2, 2009Texas Roadhouse, Inc. (NASDAQ:TXRH) announced today that it will release third quarter 2009 financial results on Monday, November 2, 2009 after the market close. A conference call will follow at 5:00 PM ET and will be webcast live from the investor... Weight Watchers Announces Third Quarter 2009 Earnings Conference CallWeight Watchers International, Inc. (NYSE: WTW) will release its results for the third quarter 2009 after the NYSE close on Tuesday, November 10, 2009.
CEC Entertainment, Inc. to Webcast Third Quarter 2009 EarningsCEC Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE:CEC) today announced that it will host a conference call with investors on Thursday, October 29, 2009, to discuss financial results for the third quarter ended September 27, 2009. The conference call will begin at... Red Lion Hotels to Report Third Quarter 2009 Results on Wednesday, November 4, 2009Red Lion Hotels Corporation (NYSE: RLH) today announced that it will report third quarter 2009 results after the market closes on Wednesday, November 4, 2009. Choice Hotels to Report 3rd Quarter 2009 Earnings on November 5, 2009; Conference Call to Be Held on November 6, 2009Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH) today announced that it will report third quarter 2009 results after market close on Thursday, November 5, 2009. The company will hold a conference call to discuss its third quarter earnings at... Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. Announces Third Quarter 2009 Earnings Release DateStarwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: HOT) announced today that it will release the Company's third quarter financial results prior to market open on Thursday, October 22, 2009, followed by a conference call at 10:30am ET. The conference... Diedrich Coffee Sets Fourth Quarter and Year End 2009 Conference Call for September 21 at 4:30 p.m. ETDiedrich Coffee, Inc. (Nasdaq: DDRX), a leading roaster and wholesaler of the world's finest coffees, will hold a conference call on Monday, September 21, 2009 at 4:30 p.m. Eastern time to discuss their results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year...
Krispy Kreme to Release Second Quarter Fiscal 2010 ResultsKrispy Kreme Doughnuts, Inc. (NYSE: KKD) plans to release its financial results for the second quarter of fiscal year 2010 on Thursday, September 3, 2009, and host a conference call to review the quarter's results at 4:30 p.m. (ET) that day. Sbarro, Inc. to Host Conference Call on August 25, 2009 to Discuss Results of Operations for the Quarter Ended June 28, 2009Sbarro, Inc. (the "Company") announced that it issued a press release today on its Results of Operations for the quarter ended June 28, 2009 and has scheduled a conference call on Tuesday August 25, 2009 at 10:00 AM Eastern Time. Brinker International Fourth Quarter 2009 Earnings Conference CallBrinker International, Inc. (NYSE:EAT), will hold its quarterly conference call to discuss fourth quarter fiscal 2009 results on Thursday, August 6, 2009, at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time (9:00 a.m. Central Time). Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc. to Host Conference Call to Discuss Second Quarter 2009 Financial ResultsRed Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc., (NASDAQ:RRGB), a casual dining restaurant chain focused on serving an innovative selection of high-quality gourmet burgers in a family-friendly atmosphere, will host a conference call on Thursday, August 13, 2009, at... Realogy to Release Second Quarter 2009 Financial Results and Host Webcast on August 11Realogy Corporation will release its financial results and file its Form 10-Q with the Securities and Exchange Commission for the quarter ended June 30, 2009 after the close of the market on Tuesday, August 11, 2009. CEC Entertainment, Inc. to Webcast Second Quarter 2009 EarningsCEC Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE:CEC) today announced that it will host a conference call with investors on Thursday, July 30, 2009 to discuss financial results for the second quarter ended June 28, 2009. The conference call will begin at 3:30 pm Central... Landry's Restaurants, Inc. Announces 2nd Quarter 2009 Earnings Release and Conference CallLandry's Restaurants, Inc. (NYSE: LNY) 2nd Quarter 2009 results will be released before the market opens on Wednesday July 22, 2009, interested parties are invited to listen to a conference call with management that morning at 10:30 a.m. central... Wyndham Worldwide Reiterates Second Quarter and Full Year GuidanceWyndham Worldwide (NYSE: WYN) today reiterated adjusted EPS guidance for the second quarter of 2009 of $0.36 - $0.41 and adjusted EBITDA guidance for the full year of 2009 of $760 - $810 million.
Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory, Inc. to Host FY2009 Earnings Conference Call on Tuesday May 19, 2009Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory, Inc. (Nasdaq: RMCF) today announced that it will host an investor conference call at 4:15 p.m. Eastern Time on Tuesday, May 19, 2009, to discuss its operating results for the quarter and fiscal year ended... Blockbuster Conference Call and Webcast to be Held on May 14, 2009Blockbuster Inc. (NYSE: BBI, BBI.B), a leading global provider of media entertainment, today provided a reminder to all interested parties that it will report its first quarter 2009 financial results for the period ending April 5, 2009 on Thursday... Rubio's(R) Restaurants, Inc. to Announce First Quarter 2009 Financial Results On May 13, 2009Rubio's(R) Restaurants, Inc. (Nasdaq:RUBO) (Rubio's) will host a conference call on Wednesday, May 13, 2009 at 2:00 p.m. Pacific Time to discuss first quarter 2009 financial results. The company will release earnings on the same day at the close of market Red Lion Hotels to Report First Quarter 2009 Results on Wednesday, May 6, 2009Red Lion Hotels Corporation (NYSE: RLH) today announced that it will report first quarter 2009 results after the market closes on Wednesday, May 6, 2009. Tim Hortons Inc. Announces Timing of Q1 2009 Results & Conference Call and Annual MeetingTim Hortons Inc. (NYSE: THI, TSX: THI) today announced the timing of its first quarter 2009 results and conference call and annual meeting of stockholders. Weight Watchers Announces First Quarter 2009 Earnings Conference CallWeight Watchers International, Inc. (NYSE: WTW) will release its results for the first quarter 2009 after the NYSE close on Thursday, May 7, 2009.
ACE Cash Express, Inc. Announces Earnings Date and Conference Call for Noteholders to Discuss Fiscal Second Quarter 2009 ResultsACE Cash Express, Inc. announced that on February 16, 2009, it will provide fiscal second quarter financial results to Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, the trustee under the Indenture dated as of October 5, 2006 governing the Company's 10.25%... Suburban 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... Sonic Revises Date and Time for Release of Results for the First Quarter of 2009 and Its First Quarter Conference CallSonic Corp. (NASDAQ:SONC), the nation's largest chain of drive-in restaurants, today announced that it has revised the date and time for the release of results for the first quarter of fiscal 2009 ended November 30, 2008, and the online Web simulcast... Uno Restaurant Holdings Corporation to Host Conference Call Announcing Fiscal Year End 2008 ResultsUno Restaurant Holdings Corporation, operator and franchisor of Uno Chicago Grill restaurants, will host a conference call for interested investors, analysts and portfolio managers on Monday, December 22, 2008 at 11:00 AM (EST) to discuss its financial... Choice Hotels International To Host 2009 Outlook Conference CallChoice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH) today announced that it will hold a conference call with analysts and investors on Wednesday, December 17, 2008 at 10:00 a.m. EST. Stephen P. Joyce, president and chief executive officer, and David White...
GNC Schedules Conference Call and Webcast to Report 3rd Quarter 2008 Financial ResultsGeneral Nutrition Centers, Inc. ("GNC" or the "Company"), announced today that it has scheduled a conference call and webcast to report its financial results for the third quarter of 2008 on Tuesday, November 11, 2008 at 11 a.m. ET. Wendy's/Arby's Group, Inc. to Release Third Quarter 2008 Earnings Results on November 6, 2008Wendy's/Arby's Group, Inc. (NYSE: WEN), the franchisor of the Wendy's(R) and Arby's(R) restaurant systems, today announced that it will issue a press release with third quarter 2008 financial results on Thursday, November 6, 2008 before the market open. Weight Watchers Announces Third Quarter 2008 Earnings Conference CallWeight Watchers International, Inc. (NYSE: WTW) will release its results for the third quarter 2008 after the NYSE close on Tuesday, November 4, 2008. Red Lion Hotels to Report Third Quarter 2008 Results on Wednesday, November 5, 2008Red Lion Hotels Corporation (NYSE: RLH) today announced that it will report third quarter 2008 results after the market closes on Wednesday, November 5, 2008. Tim Hortons Inc. Announces Timing for Third Quarter Earnings Results and Conference CallTim Hortons Inc. (NYSE/TSX: THI) today announced the timing of its third quarter earnings results and conference call. |
Features & Special ReportsMulti-Tasking: What It Takes To Be A Successful Multi-Unit FranchiseeTwenty years ago, franchising meant buying the rights to and opening a single unit or business. But a changing trend has taken hold during the last two decades. Today, it's not uncommon for a single franchise operator to have 5, 6, or even dozens of units. FRANdata research notes the number of multi-unit operators now tops 34,000, and those operators control more than 155,000 franchised units in the U.S. It's a growth strategy that has proven effective but it should be approached with caution. Multi-unit operators are generally wired differently then their single-unit counterparts. Successful multi-unit operators are typically experienced, skilled, professional business executives who have chosen franchising as their business model. They possess the skills, training, capital, infrastructure, and vision to operate numerous units and have the ability to continue adding units to their portfolio--without stressing their organization or their stomach. Episode 006: The Benefits of a Franchise ModelFranchising provides benefits for both seller and buyer. For franchisors, the primary benefit is the ability to use other people's money to expand the brand more rapidly than they could either on their own or through investors or lenders. The initial franchise fee and ongoing royalties they collect allow franchisors to build their brand without sacrificing control to outsiders or the pressure of repaying lenders. Measure for Measure: Unit Economics Plays a Leading Role on Today's Economic StageThe most fundamental business strategy calls for black numbers on the bottom line. In simplest terms, it's proof the business is generating more cash than it is spending. All too often, though, entrepreneurs get involved in businesses without employing a proper system to help them keep a watchful eye on what they're earning and what they're spending. Managing day-to-day operations can be so time-consuming that it leaves little room for financial analysis. Or perhaps key individuals lack a basic understanding of how to read and interpret financial statements. Combine these factors with the down economy, and you'll likely wind up with a troubled business. Service Based Franchising: Where the Action IsLast week we ended our discussion of service concepts with the point that many of these businesses are based on customers making the choice to trade money (surplus) for time (deficit). The example we used was maid services, where time-starved customers spend money to buy time they can spend with their family and friends. Other examples of businesses built on services that customers could perform themselves but choose to pay someone else for include lawn and landscaping services, residential painting, oil change, and installation of home entertainment systems. Seven Steps to Fiscal Fitness: A "Fiscal Physical" Will Help Your Business Survive, Grow, and ProsperIn the few minutes it takes you to read this article, 40 businesses across the nation will fail--and that statistic was [i]before[/i] the economic downturn of the last 24 months. Tragic? Yes. Remarkable? Not at all. The road to business success is littered with the skeletons of companies whose owners--mostly brilliant and skilled individuals--failed to "take care of business" in the financial management of their enterprise. Service Based Franchising: What Franchisors WantWhen you first consider franchising as a business model, one of the choices that arises is which type of business, in which sector, suits you best. One basic choice is to make is goods or service; another is retail or home-based. In previous months, we've explored ways to find the sector, and the franchisor, most likely to give you the best chance of success. More recently, in the previous four weeks, we've discussed the attributes franchisors look for in franchise candidates in the retail sector and in the home-based sector. Here we apply the same lens to the services sector. Let's begin with the similarities. All franchisors want candidates who follow the system, pay royalties on time, possess marketing skills and savvy, know how to run a business, show leadership and growth potential, are good communicators, and are expansion-minded, community-oriented, and willing to give back to the system. Franchisors look for these skills whether you choose a service, retail, B2B, or other concept. Margaritas Mix: Franchise Veterans get on Board for Franchise LaunchThe south-of-the-border spirit of great Mexican food and authentic art could soon spread throughout New England and beyond, thanks to a new franchising and area development agreement rolled out by Margaritas Mexican Restaurant. The Winner's ColumnAs savvy franchise companies continue to flourish in this challenging economy, FUSR will 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. How To Work Franchise Trade Shows, Part 3: Quick Tips For Greater Success - And What To Do After The ShowThis last installment of a three-part series provides quick tips for greater success at the show, and the final ingredient for making the most of your trade show spend: what to do after you get back to the office to increase your franchise sales. Franchisors: Spread the Word on Tax CreditsThere are three essential areas of focus in a successful business: operations, sales, and financials. For the purpose of this discussion, let's assume you have a well-run operation and are doing as good a job as possible to maintain or increase sales. For most businesses, the easiest and most fun parts of the business are running it and having lots of happy and repeat customers.
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