September 05, 2010
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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 NewsBusiness 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, 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
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. 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 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. 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 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... 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... 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 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. 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. 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
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... 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...
"Partner" On-Call Network ® announces its first Washington State franchisee: John MartinkaA Business Buyer Protection Report ™ is free at John Martinka's website: PartnerOnCall.com/ johnmartinka. Already serving clients and communicating with leaders in the business buy/sell industry, Martinka aims for done deals as "Business Buyer Advoca "Partner" On-Call Network honors Jeff Smith, "Partner" of the Year"Partner" On-Call Network announced the "Partner" of the Year award won for the second year by Indiana business consultant, Jeff Smith. Known as a member of "The Done Deal Team," Smith serves clients as a Business Buyer Advocate and a "Partner" On-Call. 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). United Franchise Group (UFG) Launches Plan Ahead EventsUnited Franchise Group (www.unitedfranchisegroup.com), a company that specializes in franchise development and services, has launched Plan Ahead Events, the first home-based franchise in the corporate meetings and events industry. Business Coaching Thrives Despite the Economic Downturn:The Growth Coach, the only pure business coaching franchise system with the single purpose of helping drive the success and balance the lives of small business owners, has coached its way to the top, earning a spot on the acclaimed 2009 edition of... "Partner" On-Call Network ® announces its first Arizona franchisee: Austin PattersonA Business Buyer Protection Report ™ is free at PartnerOnCall.com/austinpatterson. Serving clients and communicating with leaders in the business buy/sell industry, Austin Patterson aims for done deals as a "Business Buyer Advocate"™. Small Business Franchise Owners Reach for Success Despite Gloomy EconomyAlthough retailers are licking their wounds after reporting their worst holiday shopping seasons in years and President Obama began working on an economic stimulus package long before his inauguration, not everyone is bemoaning the current economy.
"Partner" On-Call Network ® announces its first Illinois franchisee: Lee A. DahmerA Business Buyer Protection Report ™ is free at Lee A. Dahmer's website: PartnerOnCall.com/leedahmer. Already serving clients and communicating with leaders in the business buy/sell industry, Dahmer aims for done deals as a "Business Buyer Advocate&q
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...
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.
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 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...
"Partner" On-Call Network announces its second Washington State franchisee: Dennis HebertA Business Buyer Protection Report ® is free at PartnerOnCall.com/DennisHebert. Serving clients and communicating with leaders in the business buy/sell industry, Dennis Hebert aims for done deals as a "Business Buyer Advocate" ®.
AD-vantage Promotions Prepares for St. Nick's DayWhen you wake up on the morning of Dec. 6, will there be a Sack full of candy and maybe even a present in it waiting for you? If you answered yes, you're one of the special ones in the Midwest who participate in a tradition known as St. Nick's Day.
The Growth Coach Attracts the Spiritually MotivatedThe Growth Coach, the only pure business coaching franchise system with the single purpose of helping drive the success and balance the lives of small business owners, has proven to be an ideal match for spiritually-minded professionals.
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Features & Special ReportsFranchising With Family Members Can Be Fraught With Danger Or Filled With SuccessIt can be difficult enough to get a franchise up and running on your own, or with other operational and investing partners, but it can be downright arduous if family members are involved in the deal. But that's the route some franchisees take and when done properly this management model can provide years of personal and professional harmony. But there are some secrets to making it work. Go in unprepared and you could break up a business and a family. The Winner's ColumnAs savvy franchise companies continue to flourish in this challenging economy, FUSR will continue to bring you good news each month, highlighting brands that are adding units, increasing comp store sales, striking deals with investors, and continuing to grow despite the economy - maybe even because of it. And, as the U.S. struggles through its "jobless recovery," growth-oriented franchisors continue to look overseas for expansion opportunities. Sales Intelligence for Superior Performance, Part 2Aggressive growth companies measure the performance of their sales personnel just as they do their advertising. With high recruitment expenses you can't afford mediocre selling performance, which costs dearly in lost franchise deals. A policyholder survey by Prudential Insurance revealed that the greatest influencing factor in the buying process is the sales person. Turning Around Struggling FranchiseesTwo years of tight credit and reduced consumer spending have left many franchisees reeling and put a serious crimp in franchisors' royalty streams. Workout professionals and bankruptcy attorneys experienced in franchising discuss what franchisors can do to help turn around distressed units - without spending scarce funds or getting themselves into legal hot water. New Gift Card Regulations Kicked in August 22ndLast year when President Obama signed the Credit Card Act of 2009 (the Act") into law, the nation's attention largely focused on those provisions of the law that aim to change the way credit card companies do business with consumers. However, since the Act imposes requirements on gift card issuers, it also changed the way many retailers and franchise companies will do business with consumers. Strong Cultures Sell More Franchises!Every franchise organization has a culture, the same way every person has a personality. If your franchise brand is serious about growth and development, ask yourself these two questions: 1) Does our franchise system have a strong, positive culture?; and 2) Is it a culture that promotes selling franchises? Special Operations: Franchising in a Strange LandOpening franchise units in nontraditional locations has been the domain of specialists--but not anymore. With the economy still slumping, lending still tight, and suburban expansion at a standstill, many multi-unit franchisees are exploring the viability of sites such as airports, hotels, colleges, senior centers, highway rest stops, hospitals, and military bases. Rolling with the Punches: Franchisors Continue Adapting to ChangeThe rules and methods for franchise sales are changing daily with the general public's increasing awareness of the economy, deficits, lending, the housing market, and more. As some of us "graybeards" can remember, this isn't the first time the rules have changed--and it won't be the last. Change on the HorizonJust like any business, the franchising business is one that I have seen evolve tremendously over the past 30 years. While many of the cornerstones and crucial elements - product, simplicity, control, and support - remain the same, so much is changing. Hiring Entrepreneurs: A Case Study of Hiring the Spirit of SuccessAs we continue to mine Dave Melton's book, <i>Hire the American Dream,</i> I thought it would be interesting to highlight a case study that demonstrates just how successful smart hiring can be. Here Melton describes his experience hiring an immigrant.
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