http://www.franchisenewswatch.com/?ref=rss Franchise News Watch is a news aggregator for the franchise industry. Listing articles, news, features, whitepapers, and more from around the web. en-us benjaminf@franchiseupdatemedia.com (Franchise Update) Sun, 20 May 2012 13:48:08 PDT Copyright 2012 Franchise Update Media Group. All rights reserved. http://www.franchisenewswatch.com/images/rss_logo.gif http://www.franchisenewswatch.com/?ref=rss 186 40 http://www.franchise-update.com/article/1754/ Everyone loves a good comeback story, and I am honored and humbled to be at the helm of a classic turnaround tale. http://www.franchise-update.com/article/1754/ Fri, 18 May 2012 10:00:00 PDT http://www.mufranchisee.com/article/1730/ Anil Yadav has graced the pages (and one cover) of Multi-Unit Franchisee magazine twice before. http://www.mufranchisee.com/article/1730/ Fri, 18 May 2012 08:00:00 PDT http://www.franchise-update.com/article/1753/ For franchise marketers, mobile marketing is now paramount to a successful online strategy. http://www.franchise-update.com/article/1753/ Wed, 16 May 2012 12:00:00 PDT http://www.franchise-update.com/article/1752/ In case you missed it (and when it comes to marketing and social media there's plenty to keep up on), MarketingSherpa published its Wisdom Report, "Marketing Wisdom for 2012" earlier this year. http://www.franchise-update.com/article/1752/ Wed, 16 May 2012 10:00:00 PDT http://www.mufranchisee.com/article/1728/ I am convinced that someday the franchising community will finally get around to unleashing its biggest competitive strength: unit predictability. http://www.mufranchisee.com/article/1728/ Wed, 16 May 2012 08:00:00 PDT http://www.franchise-update.com/article/1751/ We asked two franchise marketing pros what they're doing to provide more timely - and relevant - responses to prospect inquiries. http://www.franchise-update.com/article/1751/ Wed, 16 May 2012 08:00:00 PDT http://www.franchise-update.com/article/1750/ Here are four reasons local business marketers should continue to use the Yellow Pages. http://www.franchise-update.com/article/1750/ Wed, 16 May 2012 06:00:00 PDT http://www.mufranchisee.com/article/1729/ Since national health care reform was signed into law in March 2010, it has generated strong reaction from multi-unit franchisees and small-business owners across the nation. http://www.mufranchisee.com/article/1729/ Mon, 14 May 2012 08:00:00 PDT http://www.mufranchisee.com/article/1742/ When we talk about customer service, we usually think about how we deal with the people who walk through our doors--both physical and virtual--to purchase our products and services. http://www.mufranchisee.com/article/1742/ Wed, 09 May 2012 12:00:00 PDT http://www.mufranchisee.com/article/1740/ Procrastination is like a virus. It creeps up on you slowly, drains you of energy, and is difficult to get rid of if your resistance is low. http://www.mufranchisee.com/article/1740/ Wed, 09 May 2012 10:00:00 PDT http://www.mufranchisee.com/article/1741/ Effective leadership is based on ongoing input and feedback. Where 20 years ago managers rarely asked for input, today effective leaders are regularly seeking and receiving employee feedback. http://www.mufranchisee.com/article/1741/ Wed, 09 May 2012 08:00:00 PDT http://www.mufranchisee.com/article/1743/ Gavin Hart loves his Dairy Queen vanilla cones and Dunkin' Donuts coffee. But he also loves to see his customers enjoy them, too. http://www.mufranchisee.com/article/1743/ Wed, 09 May 2012 06:00:00 PDT http://www.franchise-update.com/article/1708/ If somebody were ever to build the Hollow Business Phrase Hall of Fame, this one stands right up there with "Your call is very important to us." http://www.franchise-update.com/article/1708/ Mon, 07 May 2012 08:00:00 PDT http://www.mufranchisee.com/article/1723/ The cost of credit card data compromise has risen nearly 70 percent since 2010 (Cost of Cyber Crime Study, 2011). http://www.mufranchisee.com/article/1723/ Fri, 04 May 2012 08:00:00 PDT http://www.franchise-update.com/article/1736/ Public relations is a business and a world unto itself, and most franchisors should consider outsourcing their publicity efforts when they can afford it. http://www.franchise-update.com/article/1736/ Wed, 02 May 2012 12:00:00 PDT http://www.franchise-update.com/article/1735/ Franchise candidates need easy access to capital. Many candidates who were "slam dunks" to get financing in the past are now receiving rejection letters and are faced with the prospect of trying to finance franchise opportunities through internal funds or with help from friends and family. http://www.franchise-update.com/article/1735/ Wed, 02 May 2012 10:00:00 PDT http://www.mufranchisee.com/article/1718/ It's fitting that Johnny Collins runs marathons. The persistence and long-term training needed to finish a 26.1-mile race is mirrored in Collins' long, difficult quest to start his own business. http://www.mufranchisee.com/article/1718/ Wed, 02 May 2012 08:00:00 PDT http://www.franchise-update.com/article/1737/ Franchising is bursting (not busting!) out all over this spring, with a flurry of activity in financing, MandA activity, and franchisee incentives. http://www.franchise-update.com/article/1737/ Wed, 02 May 2012 08:00:00 PDT http://www.franchise-update.com/article/1738/ As 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, innovating, and continuing to grow, whether domestically or overseas. http://www.franchise-update.com/article/1738/ Wed, 02 May 2012 06:00:00 PDT http://www.mufranchisee.com/article/1733/ The Coalition of Franchisee Associations (CFA) has recently added two new franchisee association groups to its ranks. http://www.mufranchisee.com/article/1733/ Wed, 25 Apr 2012 12:00:00 PDT http://www.mufranchisee.com/article/1731/ Managers are inundated with a high volume of information and required to make multiple decisions daily. http://www.mufranchisee.com/article/1731/ Wed, 25 Apr 2012 10:00:00 PDT http://www.mufranchisee.com/article/1732/ What customers value most changes constantly, and the pace of change has increased exponentially with the economic recession, says marketing/management expert and best-selling author Jaynie L. Smith. http://www.mufranchisee.com/article/1732/ Wed, 25 Apr 2012 08:00:00 PDT http://www.mufranchisee.com/article/1734/ Robert Branca, Jr., is part of the Dunkin' Donuts family...seriously. Branca and his family own 60 Dunkin' Donuts in New England. http://www.mufranchisee.com/article/1734/ Wed, 25 Apr 2012 06:00:00 PDT http://www.franchise-update.com/article/1707/ Defining and executing brand strategy for more than 1,150 domestic and international Auntie Anne's franchise locations is no small task. http://www.franchise-update.com/article/1707/ Mon, 23 Apr 2012 08:00:00 PDT http://www.mufranchisee.com/article/1713/ One brand, two brands, three brands, more. When it comes to growth and expansion, that's exactly what many multi-unit operators have in mind. http://www.mufranchisee.com/article/1713/ Fri, 20 Apr 2012 08:00:00 PDT