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Your Franchise Consultants Franchise General Announcement News SourceFranchise News Watch brings you the latest in franchise consultants franchising general announcement 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 General Announcement News
"Entrepreneur's Checklist" Helps Reveal Aptitude for Small Business OwnershipAs the economy continues to struggle toward recovery, the opportunity presented by franchise ownership continues to grow in appeal for many with an entrepreneurial spirit, according to the franchise experts at FranNet. The Growth Coach Franchise Names Greg Scheingold PresidentThe Growth Coach, a national franchise of small business coaches with a presence in more than 140 markets, is implementing a series of changes to the franchise systemâEUR s corporate leadership team that will position it well for continued growth an
The Growth Coach of Memphis Recognized for Advanced GrowthNatasha Bowen, owner of The Growth Coach in Memphis, was recently honored as the recipient of the 2010 Best New Market Award by The Growth Coach, a North American franchise system of small business coaches in more than 140 markets. The Growth Coach of Omaha Recognized as System-Wide PioneerMark Eldridge, owner of The Growth Coach in Omaha, was recently honored as the recipient of the 2010 System Innovator Award by The Growth Coach, a North American franchise system of small business coaches in more than 140 markets. The Number of Women Business Coaches is on the RiseWomen own an estimated 10 million businesses and as this number continues to grow, the demand for female business coaches is also increasing.
The Growth Coach of Baltimore Bestowed With Prestigious System-Wide AwardSusan Katz, owner of The Growth Coach in Baltimore, was recently honored as the recipient of the 2010 Coach of the Year Award by The Growth Coach, a North American franchise system of small business coaches in more than 140 markets. The Growth Coach(R) New Sales Mastery Program a Game Changer for Sales TeamsWith the economy continuing to impact company budgets and spending, salespeople across the country trying to sell their products and services are experiencing real resistance and a plateau in their sales results. In an effort to help salespeople reclaim t The Growth Coach(R) Location Breathing New Life into Berks, Chester and Montgomery County Businesses in Tough EconomyWith thousands of small business owners and self-employed professionals across Becks, Chester and Montgomery County needing guidance to succeed in today's increasingly unstable economy, The Growth Coach of Becks, Chester and Montgomery Counties is coachin Franchise Consulting - A Recession-Proof Business That Thrives in Any EconomyDespite the fact that the country continues to be mired in an economic downturn, Franchise Alliance founder and president, Dan Prechtel, finds himself in the enviable position of operating a business that continues to thrive. The Growth Coach of Baltimore Bestowed With Prestigious System-Wide AwardSusan Katz, owner of The Growth Coach in Baltimore, was recently honored as the recipient of the 2010 Coach of the Year Award by The Growth Coach, a North American franchise system of small business coaches in more than 140 markets. Quiznos Veteran Named CEOQuiznos, pioneer of the toasted sandwich and one of the nation's premier restaurant chains for subs, salads and soups, today announced the appointment of Greg MacDonald as CEO of Quiznos worldwide. MacDonald succeeds former CEO and Quiznos founder, Rick S The Growth Coach(R) Franchise New Sales Mastery Program a Game Changer for Sales TeamsWith the economy continuing to impact company budgets and spending, salespeople across the country trying to sell their products and services are experiencing real resistance and a plateau in their sales results. In an effort to help salespeople reclaim t Dine at Chili's Franchise All Day, Monday, Sept. 27 to Help Fight Childhood CancerParticipating Chili's(R) Grill & Bar restaurants across the country will donate 100 percent of all profits Monday, Sept. 27 to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital(R) during the brand's annual Donate Profits Day. Each September during National Childh Business Coaching Expert, The Growth Coach Franchise, Offers Free Webinar for Landscape Contractors throughout SeptemberJonathan Goldhill, owner of The Growth Coach of Los Angeles, a business coaching franchise that serves small business owners throughout the region, is offering landscape contractors nationwide a free webinar throughout the month of September. The webinar, Business Coaching Expert Offers Free Webinar for Landscape Contractors throughout SeptemberJonathan Goldhill, owner of The Growth Coach of Los Angeles, a business coaching franchise that serves small business owners throughout the region, is offering landscape contractors nationwide a free webinar throughout the month of September. The webinar, FranNet Franchise Makes the Inc. 500 List of America's Fastest-Growing Private CompaniesFranNet, an industry leader in advising clients in business ownership options and matching entrepreneurs to franchise opportunities, announced that the company was named to the prestigious Inc. 500 list, an exclusive ranking of the nation's most entrepren
IFA Promotes French To Svp Of Government Relations & Public PolicyInternational Franchise Association President and CEO Steve Caldeira today announced the promotion of David French, currently IFA vice president of Government Relations, to Senior Vice President Government Relations & Public Policy. IFA Urges Senate To Act On Small Business Lending BillThe International Franchise Association has urged the Senate to include a substitute amendment to the Small Business Lending Fund Act (H.R. 5297) that extends important provisions first enacted by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act and modernizes BrightStar Franchise Becomes First Approved Franchise System to Receive Credit Facility from New SBA Guaranteed Lending ProgramBrightStar , the first franchising company in the United States to specialize in both medical and non-medical care and healthcare staffing, announced today that it has become the first franchisor to receive a credit facility from a new SBA guaranteed lend IFA Urges Senate To Act On Small Business Lending BillThe International Franchise Association has urged the Senate to include a substitute amendment to the Small Business Lending Fund Act (H.R. 5297) that extends important provisions first enacted by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act and modernizes Barberitos gets serious about franchisingA former franchise professional for some of the nation's top emerging chains, Bruce Holzman has joined Mexican cantina Barberitos as vice president of franchise sales. Maggiano's Little Italy(R) Franchise Helps Make Wishes Come True by Raising $500,000 for the Make-A-Wish Foundation(R)Maggiano's Little Italy announced today it raised more than $500,000 to help grant the wishes of more than 65 children during its seventh annual "Eat-A-Dish for Make-A-Wish" campaign. The program ran April 15 through May 26 with proceeds directly benefitt Snap-on Incorporated Franchise to Webcast 2010 Second Quarter Results Conference CallSnap-on Incorporated (NYSE: SNA) will release 2010 second quarter results prior to the market open on Friday, July 23, 2010. A conference call to discuss the results will be held at 11:00am ET on that day. The conference call, with accompanying slides, wi FINRA Panel Awards Firm Client Intevac Full Return on ARS Purchase From CitigroupCitigroup Incorporated must buy back at par student loan auction rate securities purchased by Faegre & Benson LLP client Intevac Inc. IFA Members Lobby Conferees Hard to Keep Franchised Small Business Out of New Rules for Wall StreetThe International Franchise Association applauds Senate and House conferees for protecting franchised small businesses during consideration of the Restoring American Financial Stability Act agreed to earlier today. OneCoach Vice President of Training to Speak at Infusionsoft's Revolution Tour 2010Adrian Ulsh, Vice President of Training at small-business coaching and consulting company, OneCoach, based in San Diego, CA, will be the keynote speaker at Infusionsoft's annual Revolution Tour. OneCoach is teaming up with Infusionsoft at this event to he IFA Applauds Wise Treatment Of Franchises In New Oklahoma Workers Comp LawA new law in Oklahoma recognizes the important role that franchised businesses play in the economy and clarifies the definition of franchisees and employees, the International Franchise Association said today. The Growth Coach(R) Franchise Offers $5,000 Referral FeeAs traditional advertising and broker relationships continue to get more expensive but less effective at generating quality franchise leads, The Growth Coach, a national franchise of small business coaches in more than 140 markets, is breaking away... IFA Launches Next Wave Of Campaign To Promote The Economic Impact Of FranchisingIn conjunction with National Small Business Week May 23-25, the International Franchise Association has launched the latest installment of its public awareness campaign designed to highlight the economic impact of franchising on Main Streets across... IFA Supports Legislation To Increase Capital To Franchise BusinessesThe International Franchise Association today reaffirmed its support for legislation that addresses the credit crisis facing small franchised businesses, specifically the Small Business Job Creation and Access to Capital Act (H.R. 4302/S. 2869). IFA Urges Congress To Approve Tax Credit To Help Veterans Get Into Business For ThemselvesThe International Franchise Association today urged Congress to quickly pass legislation that would help veterans purchase franchise businesses after they return to civilian service by incentivizing franchise businesses to recruit honorably...
The Growth Coach Franchise 'Business Barometer' Polls Owners on Job OutlookSmall business owners across the U.S. are starting to show signs of job growth, according to a survey conducted by The Growth Coach, a business coaching franchise system that serves several thousand small business clients annually in more than 150... Ruling Threatens Viability of Franchise Businesses in MassachusettsA recent ruling by U.S. District Court of Massachusetts Judge William G. Young will severely impact the ability of franchise businesses to operate, create jobs and provide millions in economic output in the Commonwealth, the International Franchise... Pre-emption Of State And Local Menu Labeling Laws Good News For Franchise RestaurantsFederal government pre-emption of state and local menu labeling regulations included in the health care reform legislation will provide more regulatory certainty to franchise chain restaurants and offer consumers consistent nutritional information... Franchise Consulting - A Recession-Proof Business That Thrives in Any EconomyDespite the fact that the country continues to be mired in an economic downturn, Franchise Alliance founder and president, Dan Prechtel, finds himself in the enviable position of operating a business that continues to thrive.
Business Coach's Rebate Incentive Program Designed to Spur GrowthWith all the talk about economic stimulus and job creation plans due to the lingering effects of the recession, The Growth Coach is cranking up their expansion plans, confronting "start-up fears" and "tight credit" in the marketplace head on.
Survey: Small Businesses Make Noticeable Post-Recession ChangesA majority of U.S. small business owners have changed the way they think about and operate their companies as a result of the recent recession, according to a survey conducted by The Growth Coach, a business coaching franchise system which serves... The Growth Coach Ranked Among Nation's Top 300 Franchise CompaniesThe Growth Coach, the only pure business coaching franchise system in North America with the single purpose of helping drive the success and balance the lives of business owners, ranked # 139 in an overall comprehensive listing of the nation's top 300... The Growth Coach Recognizes Its Outstanding Franchise OwnersThe Growth Coach, the only pure business coaching franchise system in North America with the single purpose of helping drive the success and balance the lives of business owners, recently presented seven deserving franchise owners with awards ranging... Survey: U.S. Business Coaches `Cautiously Optimistic' on Economic RecoveryA random survey of small business coaches across the country reveals that 60 percent of those surveyed agree with economists that the recession is rapidly coming to an end, overall expressing a "cautiously optimistic" approach to economic recovery.
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Features & Special Reports"The Proven Match" for Finding Qualified Franchisees Debuts on Franchising.com Ad PortalProven Match has teamed up with Franchise Update Media Group (FUMG) to give results-driven franchisors a cost-saving profiling service that delivers pre-qualified candidates. Restaurateur Extraordinaire: Sam Covelli Does It With More Than 200 LocationsSam Covelli says he grew up in the restaurant business working in his father's McDonald's. Running For Charity: Colortyme Franchisee Raises Money And Awareness For Children's HospitalThis April will mark the third year in a row that Al Coelho has run the 26-mile Boston Marathon. That's a significant achievement. But it's only a part of what Coelho will do that day. Turning Up The Heat: Learning How To Handle Irate Customers And Look Like A HeroIrate customers. No matter how good you are at what you do, what business you are in, or where it is located, you will at some point find yourself facing an irate customer. Sustaining Business: Zane Tankel On Growing During Tough TimesAs the economy continues to struggle through a slow recovery, business people everywhere are looking for any tools or techniques that will help them keep their businesses alive and thriving. Creating 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. 
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