February 06, 2012
 |
 |
 |
|
News & Information:
Conferences:
|
|
Your Franchise Consultants Franchise Media Coverage News SourceFranchise News Watch brings you the latest in franchise consultants franchising media coverage 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 Media Coverage News
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. 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... 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...
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... 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
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
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
2011 Challenges: Economic Uncertainty, Sales GrowthAs the first quarter of 2011 shifts into full gear, business owners must analyze the top challenges they expect to face in the coming year and how it will impact their business. According to a survey conducted by The Growth Coach, a national franchise of 2011 Challenges: Economic Uncertainty, Sales GrowthAs the first quarter of 2011 shifts into full gear, business owners must analyze the top challenges they expect to face in the coming year and how it will impact their business. According to a survey conducted by The Growth Coach, a national franchise of
Baskin-Robbins(R) and BestSweet Inc. Offer Free Candy to Satisfy Customers' Sweet ToothBestSweet, Inc., one of the world's leading mass-market confectionery manufacturers, today announced the launch of free Baskin-Robbins Smooth & Creamy Mango Delight Hard Candy(TM) sampling at participating Baskin-Robbins locations in the U.S. Baskin-Robb
OneCoach Announces Susan Ross as a New Franchisee for Ventura CountyOneCoach is pleased to announce the expansion of the Los Angeles territory to Ventura County. As the region's newest Business Partner, Susan Ross will combine her background in business-growth coaching with proven OneCoach strategies and tactics to...
Robert Purvin, AAFD Chairman Announces the Updated Release of "The Franchise Fraud: How To Protect Yourself Before And After You Invest"The American Association of Franchisees and Dealers (AAFD), has announced the publication of the updated release of Robert Purvin's critically acclaimed book...
International Association To Honor Franchise LeadersThe International Franchise Association will bestow its highest honors this week during its 46th annual convention at the Palm Springs Convention Center. IFA is the world's largest trade group representing the franchising sector, which is comprised of... |
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? 
|
