September 05, 2010
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Your Entertainment Franchise Media Coverage News SourceFranchise News Watch brings you the latest in entertainment franchising media coverage news from around the web. As a news aggregator for the entertainment franchise industry, Franchise News Watch streams the latest ground breaking franchise articles, features, guides, blogs, news and more directly to your desktop.  Entertainment Franchise Media Coverage NewsChildren's Party Franchise, Pump It Up, Launches Nationwide Fundraising Efforts to Benefit the Autism SocietyOn April 22, 2010, thousands of children and families across America will be bouncing, sliding and jumping to raise funds for autism and celebrate National Autism Awareness Month. BounceU of Sarasota Hosts "Families Helping Haiti" FundraiserThe tragedy of the recent Haitian Earthquake has touched the lives of thousands and individuals around the country are looking for ways to help. Local business owner of BounceU of Sarasota has taken it upon herself to make a difference by working with... IHG Encourages Its Loyalty Program Members to Donate Points to Haitian Earthquake ReliefInterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) [LON: IHG, NYSE: IHG (ADRs)] is encouraging its 47 million members of its guest loyalty program, Priority Club® Rewards, to donate their points to the American Red Cross for Haitian Earthquake Relief. Monster Mini Golf launches a Customer Appreciation Campaign with the support of Epiphone GuitarsMonster Mini Golf, the monster-themed indoor glow-in-the-dark mini golf franchise, is set to begin a massive Appreciation Campaign to give back to their fans. From June 15th through the month of July, fans of the entertainment center can enter to win a... Eileen Tener, ACC - Cruise Planners / International Conferences Top Producer for 2008A little over a year ago, Eileen Tener, ACC of Tampa based Cruise Planners announced a partnership with International Conferences to offer physicians, dentists, nurses, and attorneys an opportunity to participate in an accredited continuing education prog SeaMaster Cruises: "Learning from Each Other" is Most Valuable Aspect of 2008 Networking ConventionLiving up to this year's theme, "Learning from Each Other," SeaMaster Cruises wrapped up its Networking Convention on Saturday after a full week of countless opportunities for franchise owners from across the United States to rekindle relationships,... Krystal Celebrates San Antonio Expansion With Free Menu Tasting EventsIn celebration of The Krystal Company's expansion in San Antonio, including the opening of the first Krystal Drive-In location in Texas this past July and the opening of a brand-new Krystal restaurant in October, the fast food icon will host a series... EagleRider to Visit Laguna Seca in 2009EagleRider, the world's largest motorcycle rental company, today announces it will add the all-new Laguna Seca MotoGP 2009 guided tour to its existing line up of world famous guided tours. Play N Trade "Games for Grades" Promotion Recognizes Academic Excellence and Donates to SchoolsPlay N Trade Franchise, Inc., one of the fastest-growing franchises worldwide, today announced the local launch of its "Games for Grades" promotion designed to encourage responsible video game playing and provide financial support for schools... EagleRider Named the Official Motorcycle Rental Company of the Las Vegas BikefestEagleRider, the world's largest motorcycle rental company, is honored to announce that it has been named the "Official Motorcycle Rental Company" of the Las Vegas Bikefest. IHG's Hotel Management Group receives Gold Halo Award for its "Chase the Extraordinary" programIHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) [Lon: IHG; NYSE: IHG (ADRs)], one of the world's largest hotel groups by number of rooms, announced today that The Hotel Management Group, the company's Americas Operations division, was awarded the Gold Halo Award... IHG's People Notice program gets recognized – receives ASTD excellence in Practice AwardIHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) [Lon: IHG; NYSE: IHG (ADRs)], one of the world's largest hotel groups by number of rooms, announced today that it has received the... Accor's Fair Franchising Efforts Receive High MarksAccor North America, one of the largest hotel chain owners and operators in North America, was the franchisor to receive the highest marks on a progress report recently released by the Asian American Hotel Owners Association (AAHOA) evaluating... Microsoft and HipHopSodaShop Bring Hip-Hop to FOX Business NetworkH3 Enterprises, Inc.'s (Pink Sheets: HTRE) President and CEO, Dr. Benjamin Chavis, and Mike Fischer, General Manager of Microsoft's Xbox Marketing, appeared today on FOX Business Network's "Money for Breakfast" to announce that Xbox 360(R) video game... Nascar Day Telethon Participation EncouragedRacing Limos President Bryan Pease is encoraging all Racing Limos operators and their guests to participate in the NASCAR Day Telethon 2008. IHG'S Hotel Management Group receives Silver Reggie Award for its "Chase the Extraordinary" ProgramIHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) [Lon: IHG; NYSE: IHG (ADRs)], one of the world's largest hotel groups by number of rooms, announced today that The Hotel Management Group, the company's Americas Operations division, was awarded... A Corporate Responsibility To Mother EarthIn honor of international Earth Day on April 22, Accor North America, which operates more than 950 upscale and economy hotels, will launch Accor Earth Guest Week from April 21-25. The Krystal Company To Auction Special 75th Anniversary Coca-cola Bottle For CharityThe Krystal Company announced today that it will auction on eBay a specially issued Coca-Cola bottle commemorating the fast food icon's 75th anniversary, with all of the proceeds from the sale benefiting the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. RL Designated Official Limo Of Infineon RacewayBay Area Racing Limos, Inc. and Racing Limos, Inc. is pleased to announce its designation as The Official Limousine Provider of Infineon Raceway for the 2008 season. The agreement was signed last week. Chris Chike, World Record Holder, Wins Play N Trade National Guitar Hero III(TM) TournamentPlay N Trade Franchise, Inc., one of the fastest- growing franchises worldwide, announces that Chris Chike, reigning Guinness World Record holder for the highest score in the... IHG named Best Hotel Company and Best Employer in ChinaIHG (InterContinental Hotels Group), one of the world's largest hotel groups by number of rooms, has won a number of industry awards in China, the fastest growing region for the company in Asia Pacific. Super 8 China CEO Named 'One of the Most Influential People in World Travel'Super 8(R) Hotels China CEO Mitchell A. Presnick has been recognized as one of the 33 most influential people in the global travel industry by Travel Weekly magazine, a leading U.S.-based travel industry publication. Play N Trade Video Games Recognized as Number Seven in ''Top 100 Fastest Growing Franchises''Play N Trade Franchise, Inc., one of the fastest-growing franchises worldwide, today announced that Franchise Market Magazine has recognized it as number seven in its "Top 100 Fastest Growing Franchises" list for 2008. Cruise Planners Wins American Express Travel Representative AwardCruise Planners, a South Florida-based national cruise agency with a franchised network of more than 700 experienced travel professionals, was recently named a winner of the American Express Travel 2007 Representative Excellence Award. SeaMaster Cruises(R) Franchise Owner Satisfaction Ranks HighlyBoasting an excellent overall franchisee satisfaction rate and a near-perfect score from its franchisees for "honesty and ethics," SeaMaster Cruises today announced it has placed sixth overall in Franchise Business Review's rankings of midsize... Pump It Up and Autism Society of America Launch 'Bounce for Autism'The Autism Society of America, the nation's leading grassroots autism organization, and Pump It Up, the nation's largest and fastest-growing franchise of giant indoor inflatable playgrounds for private parties, announced today the launch of... H3 Enterprises, Inc.'s HipHopSodaShop Sponsors Sold Out 18,000 Seat "Wild Splash" Regional Hip-Hop Concert in Tampa, FLH3 Enterprises, Inc.'s (PINKSHEETS: HTRE) President and CEO, Dr. Benjamin Chavis, announced today that H3 Enterprises and its HipHopSodaShop are the major national sponsors of the upcoming CBS radio affiliate WILD 98.7 annual "Wild Splash" concert... Cruise Planners Inducted into Carnival's Pinnacle ClubCruise Planners, a South Florida-based national cruise agency with a franchised network of more than 700 experienced travel professionals, announced today that it has been inducted into Carnival Cruise Lines' Pinnacle Club. Play N Trade to Award $2,000 to National Guitar Hero III(TM) ChampionPlay N Trade Franchise, Inc., one of the fastest-growing franchises worldwide, announces the National Guitar Hero III(TM) Tournament at participating stores across the U.S., Canada, Puerto Rico and Guam on Saturday, March 15, 2008. Accor North America It Department HonoredAccor North America, one of the nation's largest hotel owners and operators, has been recognized by two respected organizations in the IT security industry for its commitment to network security. RL National Conference Readies For VegasFinal plans for the annual conference of Racing Limos Franchisees are being made. This year's event will take place in Las Vegas February 21st through the 23rd. HipHopSodaShop Hosts Barak Obama's Team for the New Hampshire Primary Presidential ReturnsH3 Enterprises, Inc. (PINKSHEETS: HTRE) President & CEO, Dr. Benjamin Chavis, today announced that Barak Obama's Florida team assembled and viewed the New Hampshire Presidential Primary returns last night at the recently opened HipHipSodaShop in Tamp Play N Trade Video Game Store Voted "Best Business" in Longmont For December, 2007Play N Trade Franchise, Inc., one of the fastest-growing franchises worldwide, today announced that the Longmont video game stores was voted the number 1 business for the month of December, 2007, by the readers of the online newsletter, Best of Longmont. Ron Simpson, Founder of Play N Trade, Honored In ''Top 25 People of 2007'' by Next GenerationPlay N Trade Franchise, Inc., one of the fastest-growing franchises worldwide, today announced that founder Ron Simpson has been recognized as one of the "Top 25 People of 2007" by Next Generation, an interactive entertainment industry newsletter. Play N Trade Makes "Top 10 New Franchises" List for 2008 as Ranked by Entrepreneur MagazinePlay N Trade Franchise, Inc., one of the fastest-growing franchises worldwide, today announced that it has been recognized by Entrepreneur Magazine as one of the "Top 10 New Franchises" for 2008, achieving the number nine ranking. IHG scoops prestigious award for disabled employmentInterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) this week received recognition from the Minister for Disabled People, Anne McGuire, for its ongoing success in recruiting, retaining and promoting disabled staff at the RADAR People of the Year Human Rights Awards. Play N Trade Named in ''Top 20 Businesses'' by Small Business Opportunities MagazinePlay N Trade Franchise, Inc., one of the fastest-growing franchises worldwide, has been named one of the "20 boom moneymakers to start now" by Small Business Opportunities Magazine. Play N Trade Earns #4 Ranking in "Top 100 New Franchises" by Franchise Market MagazinePlay N Trade Franchise, Inc., one of the fastest-growing franchises worldwide, earned the #4 ranking in the "Top 100 New Franchises" by Franchise Market Magazine. More People Haunted by Ghosts, According to Blockbuster SurveyDo you believe in ghosts? According to a recent Blockbuster Inc. survey, more of us (67%) believe ghosts might be real than other Halloween ghoulies like demons (52%), aliens (56%) or vampires (15%). |
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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