September 03, 2010
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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 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 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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