February 05, 2012
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Your Construction Franchise News SourceFranchise News Watch brings you the latest in construction franchising news from around the web. As a news aggregator for the construction franchise industry, Franchise News Watch streams the latest ground breaking franchise articles, features, guides, blogs, news and more directly to your desktop.  Construction Franchise NewsF.C. Dadson Welcomes Joei Vander Kooy To Sales TeamF.C. Dadson is very excited to introduce Joei Vander Kooy as the newest member of its sales team. She brings to the company over 15 years of sales experience with an emphasis in retail and restaurants. F.C. Dadson to Participate in Help for the Homeless ProgramF.C. Dadson is excited to announce that we will once again be participating in the annual Northeast Wisconsin Help for the Homeless donation drive. Sponsored by Christian Family Radio with the help of Festival Foods and WFRV Channel 5, the Help for the... F.C. Dadson To Sponsor Speaker At Franchise Development ConferenceF.C. Dadson is please to announce that it will once again be a sponsor at this year's Franchise Development and Leadership Conference. Branding Your EnvironmentIn his newest article, "Branding Your Environment: Infusing Personality into Your Store Design," retail consultant Troy Schwehr takes a look at how retailers can use their brand to bring their stores to life. F.C. Dadson Welcomes New Designer To TeamF.C. Dadson is pleased to welcome Sandi Dahlke to the company's design team. Flexible FixturesOn average, retailers revamp their design concepts every five to seven years. What about the four to six years in between? Retail consultant Tim Matey helps answer that question with his latest article, "Flexible Fixtures: Adding Flexibility to Keep Displ F.C. Dadson To Attend PCBC 2008F.C. Dadson announces that it will again be attending the Pacific Coast Builders' Conference. Proclaimed as being homebuilding's premier tradeshow and conference, PCBC 2008 will take place June 24-27 at the Mascone Center in San Francisco. The New Look Of LaminateIn his newest article, "The New Look of Laminate,"retail consultant Larry Myer invites readers to take a second look at an economical material alternative – laminate. F.C. Dadson To Exhibit At 2008 Retail Construction ExpoF.C. Dadson is pleased to announce that it will once again be an exhibitor at the Retail Construction Expo. F.C. Dadson To Attend World Tea ExpoF.C. Dadson is excited to announce that it will be attending the upcoming World Tea Expo. Feminine AppealIn his newest article, "Feminine Appeal: Designing for Female Consumers," Troy Schwehr explores how elements of store design can be modified to appeal more to women. "Research has shown that women's influence over purchase decisions has increased... F.C. Dadson To Attend Kitchen/bath Industry ShowF.C. Dadson is pleased to announce that it will be attending this year's Kitchen/Bath Industry Show, taking place April 11-13 at Chicago's McCormick Place. Making It WorkFor his newest article, "Making It Work: Break through Location Restraints to Create Incredible Stores," Tim Matey looks at how retailers are achieving amazing store environments under less than ideal conditions. F.C. Dadson To Attend International Home & Housewares ShowF.C. Dadson is excited to announce that it will once again be attending the International Home & Housewares Show at Chicago's McCormick Place. F.C. Dadson To Attend Outdoor Retailer Winter MarketF.C. Dadson announces that it will be attending the Outdoor Retailer Winter Market, taking place January 23-26, 2008 at Salt Palace Convention Center in Salt Lake City. Smoothing The Permitting ProcessIn his first article, “Smoothing the Permitting Process: Tips to Reduce Roadblocks & Get Your Permits More Efficiently,” construction manager Rick Cline offers advice on how to get through the fickle construction permit process as quickly as possi F.C. Dadson Welcomes Construction Manager To TeamF.C. Dadson is proud to announce the addition of Rick Cline to its new Construction Management team. Rick comes to F.C. Dadson with over a decade of construction-related experience as a manager for a contactor-based building material supply house, and... F.C. Dadson Adds Construction Management DivisionF.C. Dadson announces the recent creation of its Construction Management division. Headed by Construction Manager Rick Cline, the new division will assist F.C. Dadson customers through the permitting and construction phases of their build out projects... F.C. Dadson To Exhibit At Franchise Expo SouthF.C. Dadson is proud to announce that it will be exhibiting at this year's Franchise Expo South. |
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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