February 10, 2012
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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 NewsFranNet to Help Disabled Veterans Through Wounded Warrior ProjectFranNet, an international network of franchise consultants, is donating money to the Wounded Warrior Project™ (WWP), a national nonprofit with a mission to honor and empower wounded warriors.
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 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.
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.
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″.
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.
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... 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 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. 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...
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 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.
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... 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 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... 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 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...
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? "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 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
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 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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