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Your Franchise Consultants Franchise News SourceFranchise News Watch brings you the latest in franchise consultants franchising news from around the web. As a news aggregator for the franchise consultants franchise industry, Franchise News Watch streams the latest ground breaking franchise articles, features, guides, blogs, news and more directly to your desktop.  Franchise Consultants Franchise News
FranNet: Leading the Franchise Matchmaker RevolutionIn the corporate world, employees are a business' most valuable asset. Companies go to great lengths to recruit top talent, hiring corporate recruiters, "headhunters," to identify and screen the best candidates.
Proposed Labor Regulations Will Raise Health Care Costs on Seniors, Hinder Job Creation by Fast-Growing Sector of FranchisingThe International Franchise Association today opposed new regulations proposed by the Obama Administration to eliminate an exemption to overtime requirements for workers in the home care industry. FranNet 2012 Trend Predictions: Franchise Industry Will Continue to GrowThe nation's job market will continue to struggle in 2012, opening more opportunities for former corporate executives and managers to reinvent their careers as franchise owners, say the franchise experts at FranNet. U.s. Department Of Commerce Recognizes IFA's Efforts To Help Franchise Companies Grow In Foreign MarketsThe International Franchise Association has received the Peace Through Commerce Award from the International Trade Administration and the U.S. Department of Commerce, recognizing IFA's work to help U.S. franchisors expand their brands to foreign markets,. New SIGNARAMA Franchise Opens in ReisterstownThe United Franchise Group (UFG), a $500 million West Palm Beach franchise organization, announced today a new SIGNARAMA store at 11630 Reisterstown Road in Reisterstown, MD, under the ownership of local resident Rob Dahne. New Plan Ahead Events Franchise Opens in SouthbankThe United Franchise Group (UFG), a $500 million West Palm Beach franchise organization, announced today a new Plan Ahead Events is open at Southbank, Melbourne under the ownership of local resident, Robyn Rogalski. New SIGNARAMA Franchise Opens in Nashville, TNUnited Franchise Group (UFG), a $500 million West Palm Beach franchise organization, announced today that a new SIGNARAMA has opened at 95 White Bridge Road, Nashville, TN under the ownership of local resident Nick Snow.
UFG and Franchise Finance Increase Available Franchisee Lending Program to $10 MillionThe United Franchise Group (UFG), the global leader for entrepreneurs, today announced that after the recent success of its franchisee lending program with Franchise Finance, it has now been increased from $5 Million to $10 million. New Legislation Would Allow Veterans to Use G.I. Bill Funds for Franchise Training ProgramsThe International Franchise Association today hailed Rep. Tim Griffin (R-Ark.) for introducing new federal legislation, the Franchise Education for Veterans Act (H.R. 3351), to allow veterans interested in purchasing a franchise business to use up to... IFA Applauds Senate Passage of Veterans Tax Credits for EmployersThe International Franchise Association today applauded the Senate for taking steps to reduce the unemployment rate of our nation's veterans, which currently stands at 12.1 percent for post 9/11 veterans, by passing the Vow to Hire Heroes Act, which... IFA, SBA To Highlight Plans To Help Veterans Own Franchsises At The Ups Store In BostonOn Friday, Nov. 11, Steve Caldeira, President & CEO of the International Franchise Association (IFA), will join SBA Administrator Karen Mills, Massachusetts Lt. Governor Tim Murray, Stuart Mathis, President of The UPS Store Positive Jobs Numbers Would Be Even Higher With Pro-growth PoliciesSteve Caldeira, President & CEO of the International Franchise Association (IFA), released the following statement following the October U.S. Department of Labor unemployment report showing 80,000 jobs were created and the unemployment rate falling to a. IFA To Launch Campaign To Recruit And Hire Veterans For Careers In FranchisingOn Thursday, Nov. 10, IFA President & CEO Steve Caldeira and franchise business leaders will launch ″Operation Enduring Opportunity″. Former Apple Executive Guy Kawasaki To Speak At IFA ConventionGuy Kawasaki, a Silicon Valley venture capitalist, bestselling author, and former Apple Fellow who was the chief evangelist for the company and one of the employees originally responsible for marketing the Macintosh computer, will be a keynote speaker...
Louisville Biz Journal Ranks FranNet 12th in 'Fast 50' List of Fastest Growing CompaniesThe Louisville Business Journal ranked FranNet, a North American network of franchise consultants, 12th in its 'Fast 50' list of the Louisville area's fastest growing businesses.
IFA Wins ″Distinguished Service″ Honor from Small Business LendersThe National Association of Government Guaranteed Lenders (NAGGL) has honored the International Franchise Association (IFA) with its Distinguished Service Award, the first time NAGGL has given the award to an organization outside the lending community. IFA Formalizes Platform To Help Professional Athletes Become FranchiseesThe International Franchise Association (IFA) and the Professional Athlete Franchise Initiative (PAFI) today announced a new Memorandum of Understanding to further enhance their partnership to provide a centralized platform for athletes seeking to get... House Small Business Committee Hearing Examines Access to Credit ChallengesThe International Franchise Association, following yesterday's House Small Business Committee hearing entitled ″Oversight of the Small Business Administration's (SBA) Financing Programs″, applauded the SBA's 2011 performance and thanked... Small Business Development Center Turns to FranNet and Franchising to Help Create Georgia JobsThe Georgia Small Business Development Center network is turning to the franchise industry to help create much-needed jobs. IfA Launches Tools To Help Franchise Businesses Determine Costs Of Health Care LawThe International Franchise Association today launched new online resources, including calculators to determine the cost of the employer mandate and eligibility for the small business health care tax credit. IFA Announces Facebook as New Member; Will offer Franchise Small Businesses Tools to Spur Job CreationThe International Franchise Association, representing the nation's over 825,000 franchise establishments, nearly 18 million jobs and over $2.1 trillion in economic output, today announced that Facebook, the world's largest social networking site with... Senators Join Franchise Businesses to Support Pro-Growth PoliciesMembers of the International Franchise Association joined Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.), Sen. John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) and Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) for a press conference yesterday to discuss burdens that policies being pushed by some... Strength in Numbers: Murphy Business & Financial Corporation Creates Collaborative Culture to Benefit Brand's Franchisees and Regional DevelopersCheck your egos at the door. It's not a mandate you'll ever hear Roger Murphy say, but it does define a key component of Murphy Business & Financial Corporation's (Murphy Business) ascent to the top of North America Snag A Job is Best Small Company to Work For in AmericaSnagajob, hourly job experts with the world's largest online community of hourly workers and a leading provider of workforce solutions for employers, helps its customers maximize employee potential and has been recognized for maximizing its own...
New Billboard Connection Franchise Opens in TemeculaThe United Franchise Group (UFG), a $500 million West Palm Beach franchise organization, announced today a new Billboard Connection franchise in Temecula, CA, under the ownership of local resident John Gale. New SIGNARAMA Ownership in Rocky Hill, CTThe United Franchise Group (UFG), a $500 million West Palm Beach franchise organization, announced today Richard and Gabriela Kossakoski are now the new owner of the Rocky Hill SIGNARAMA at 2162 Silas Deane Highway.
FranNet Makes INC Magazine's List of Top 10 FranchisesFranNet, a national network of franchise consultants, has made the list of "Top 10 Franchises" in the 2011 INC 500, Inc. magazine's annual list of the fastest-growing privately held American companies.
FranNet and BNI Form Partnership to Help Franchise Owners Grow Small BusinessesCorporate refugees and other potential new franchise owners now have even more resources available through a new partnership between FranNet and Business Network International, the world's largest business networking organization. Franchising Booms for FranNet, Boosts Economic Recovery and Job CreationFranchising is the economy's superstar. Growth of new franchised businesses is helping lift a still-sluggish economy, creating jobs and providing new options to corporate workers wanting a change.
FranNet Sees Increase in Child Education FranchisesFranNet, a national franchise consulting firm that helps corporate workers transition to franchise ownership, has seen a sharp increase in openings of new child education franchises. "Heat Helpers" Aids Local Seniors Who Ignore Heat WarningsA deadly heat wave is melting most of the country but as it turns out, many senior citizens, most vulnerable to the heat, may be ignoring the warnings. A study out of Kent State University shows 90 percent of respondents over the age of 65 were aware of h Cold Stone Creamery Challenges Canadians To Design The Ultimate Signature CreationFrom Gummi Bears and cookie dough to roasted almonds and strawberries, what will Canadians choose when they create their own ice cream masterpiece for Cold Stone Creamery? FranNet to Present Bay Area "Meet the Franchisors Workshop" EventsWith more and more people recognizing that franchising and entrepreneurship offer freedom and control in a turbulent economic climate, FranNet is presenting a rare opportunity to get up close and personal with executives from the top franchise organizatio
The Growth Coach Expands Business Coaching into EcuadorThe Growth Coach, a national franchise of small business coaches with a presence in more than 140 markets in North America, will be taking its business coaching model overseas by expanding into Ecuador.
Maximizing Strengths to Increase Business SuccessPositioned as the leader of the nation's small business community, The Growth Coach, a national franchise of business coaches with a presence in more than 140 markets, is set to further enhance its services through a recent partnership with the Institute The Growth Coach(R) Breathing New Life into Fairfax County Businesses in Tough EconomyWith thousands of small business owners and self-employed professionals needing guidance to succeed in today's increasingly unstable economy, Fairfax Business Coach, LLC, a part of The Growth Coach franchise system, is coaching small business owners locat
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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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