September 05, 2010
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Your Franchise Conferences & Events News SourceFranchise News Watch brings you the latest in franchising conferences & events news from around the web. As a news aggregator for the franchise industry, Franchise News Watch streams the latest ground breaking franchise articles, features, guides, blogs, news and more directly to your desktop.  Franchise Conferences & Events NewsChipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. to Announce Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2009 Results on February, 11 2010Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (NYSE: CMG), the national chain of burrito restaurants known for serving Food With Integrity, today announced that it will host a conference call to discuss fourth quarter and full year 2009 financial results on Thursday... Domino's Pizza Announces Earnings WebcastDomino's Pizza, Inc. (NYSE: DPZ) announces the following webcast... Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory, Inc. Schedules Third Quarter Conference Call For January 8, 2008Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory, Inc. (Nasdaq Global Market: "RMCF") today announced that it will host an investor conference call at 4:15 p.m. Blockbuster Inc. Announces Its Fourth Quarter 2007 Conference Call and WebcastBlockbuster Inc. (NYSE: BBI)(NYSE: BBI.B) today announced that the Company will release its fourth quarter 2007 financial results on Thursday, March 6, 2008, before the opening of the U.S. financial markets. Bear Stearns Announces Conference Call At 12:30 P. M.The Bear Stearns Companies Inc. (NYSE: BSC) plans to host a conference call today at 12:30 p.m. EDT to address speculation in the marketplace related to its announcement this morning.
Red Lion Hotels to Report First Quarter 2009 Results on Wednesday, May 6, 2009Red Lion Hotels Corporation (NYSE: RLH) today announced that it will report first quarter 2009 results after the market closes on Wednesday, May 6, 2009. Realogy to Release Full Year 2009 Financial Results and Host Webcast on February 16Realogy Corporation will release its financial results and file its Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2009 on Tuesday, February 16, 2010. Caribou Coffee Announces Fourth Quarter and Fiscal 2009 Earnings CallCaribou Coffee Company, Inc. (NASDAQ:CBOU), the second largest company-owned gourmet coffeehouse operator in the United States based on the number of coffeehouses, announced today that it will release financial results for its fourth quarter...
Texas Roadhouse, Inc. to Announce Third Quarter Earnings on November 2, 2009Texas Roadhouse, Inc. (NASDAQ:TXRH) announced today that it will release third quarter 2009 financial results on Monday, November 2, 2009 after the market close. A conference call will follow at 5:00 PM ET and will be webcast live from the investor... Boston Pizza International Inc. and Boston Pizza Royalties Income Fund to Announce Second Quarter 2008 Financial Results on August 7thBoston Pizza International Inc. ('BPI") and Boston Pizza Royalties Income Fund (the "Fund") (TSX:BPF.UN) today announced that they will issue second quarter results via news release... Wendy's/Arby's Group, Inc. Announces Timing of Second Quarter 2010 Results and Conference CallWendy's/Arby's Group, Inc. (NYSE:WEN), the parent company of Wendy's International, Inc. and Arby's Restaurant Group, Inc., announced today that it will release second quarter 2010 financial results on Thursday, August 12, 2010 before the market opens. Weight Watchers Announces First Quarter 2009 Earnings Conference CallWeight Watchers International, Inc. (NYSE: WTW) will release its results for the first quarter 2009 after the NYSE close on Thursday, May 7, 2009. Brinker International Second Quarter 2010 Earnings Conference CallBrinker International, Inc. (NYSE: EAT), will hold its quarterly conference call to discuss second quarter fiscal 2010 results on Wednesday, January 20, 2010, at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time (9:00 a.m. Central Time). Landry's Restaurants, Inc. Announces 2nd Quarter 2009 Earnings Release and Conference CallLandry's Restaurants, Inc. (NYSE: LNY) 2nd Quarter 2009 results will be released before the market opens on Wednesday July 22, 2009, interested parties are invited to listen to a conference call with management that morning at 10:30 a.m. central... Jamba Juice and Dole Join Forces to Launch Jambafruit.comJamba Juice, the leading blender of fruit and other naturally healthy ingredients, has partnered with the Dole Food Company, the world's largest producer and marketer of high-quality fresh fruit, fresh vegetables, and a growing line of packaged... Wyndham Worldwide to Report Third Quarter 2008 Earnings on October 30, 2008; Conference Call and Webcast at 8:30 a.m. EDTWyndham Worldwide Corporation (NYSE: WYN) today announced that it will discuss the company's third quarter 2008 financial results at 8:30 a.m. EDT on Thursday, October 30, 2008. Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. To Report 2008 First-Quarter Results on April 24Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. (NYSE: BBW), an interactive, entertainment-based retailer of customized stuffed animals, will report results for its fiscal 2008 first quarter ended March 29, 2008, on April 24, 2008... easyhome Ltd. Announces Timing of 2008 First Quarter Conference Call and Webcasteasyhome Ltd. (TSX:EH), Canada's largest merchandise leasing company, will hold its management conference call with shareholders, analysts and portfolio managers to discuss the results for the first quarter ended March 31st... Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc. to Host Conference Call to Discuss Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2009 Financial ResultsRed Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc., (NASDAQ: RRGB), a casual dining restaurant chain focused on serving an innovative selection of high-quality gourmet burgers in a family-friendly atmosphere, will host a conference call on Thursday, February 18, 2010... Sbarro, Inc. to Host Conference Call on August 25, 2009 to Discuss Results of Operations for the Quarter Ended June 28, 2009Sbarro, Inc. (the "Company") announced that it issued a press release today on its Results of Operations for the quarter ended June 28, 2009 and has scheduled a conference call on Tuesday August 25, 2009 at 10:00 AM Eastern Time. OSI Restaurant Partners, LLC Announces Earnings CallOSI Restaurant Partners, LLC will host a conference call on Friday, August 15, 2008 at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time to discuss its financial results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2008, which will be filed with the... Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. Announces Second Quarter 2008 Earnings Release DateStarwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: HOT) announced today that it will release the Company's second quarter financial results prior to market open on Thursday, July 24, 2008, followed by a conference call at 10:30am EDT. Realogy to Release Second Quarter 2009 Financial Results and Host Webcast on August 11Realogy Corporation will release its financial results and file its Form 10-Q with the Securities and Exchange Commission for the quarter ended June 30, 2009 after the close of the market on Tuesday, August 11, 2009. Tim Hortons Inc. Announces Timing of Q1 2009 Results & Conference Call and Annual MeetingTim Hortons Inc. (NYSE: THI, TSX: THI) today announced the timing of its first quarter 2009 results and conference call and annual meeting of stockholders. Jamba, Inc. to Announce Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2007 Financial Results on March 13, 2008Jamba, Inc. (NASDAQ:JMBA; NASDAQ:JMBAU; NASDAQ:JMBAW) today announces that it will host a conference call and webcast on Thursday, March 13, 2008 at 5:00 p.m. EDT to review fourth quarter and fiscal year 2007 financial results. ACE Cash Express, Inc. Announces Earnings Date and Conference Call for Noteholders to Discuss Fiscal Second Quarter 2009 ResultsACE Cash Express, Inc. announced that on February 16, 2009, it will provide fiscal second quarter financial results to Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, the trustee under the Indenture dated as of October 5, 2006 governing the Company's 10.25%... Weight Watchers Announces Third Quarter 2009 Earnings Conference CallWeight Watchers International, Inc. (NYSE: WTW) will release its results for the third quarter 2009 after the NYSE close on Tuesday, November 10, 2009. CEC Entertainment, Inc. to Webcast Second Quarter 2009 EarningsCEC Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE:CEC) today announced that it will host a conference call with investors on Thursday, July 30, 2009 to discuss financial results for the second quarter ended June 28, 2009. The conference call will begin at 3:30 pm Central... Caribou Coffee Announces Third Quarter 2009 Earnings CallCaribou Coffee Company, Inc. (Nasdaq:CBOU), the second largest company-owned gourmet coffeehouse operator in the United States based on the number of coffeehouses, announced today that it will release financial results for its third quarter 2009 after... Blockbuster Inc. Announces Webcast of Investor Presentation on September 23, 2008On Sept. 23, 2008, Tom Casey, Blockbuster's Chief Financial Officer, will make a presentation at the Thomas Weisel Partners Annual Consumer Conference in New York City. Casey is expected to discuss matters relating to the Company's industry... Boston Pizza International Inc. and Boston Pizza Royalties Income Fund to Announce Third Quarter 2009 Financial Results on November 6thBoston Pizza International Inc. ("BPI") and Boston Pizza Royalties Income Fund (the "Fund") (TSX: BPF.UN) today announced that they will issue third quarter 2009 results via news release and on the Fund's website at www.bpincomefund.com on the morning... Mrs. Fields to Discuss Third Quarter Results on Rescheduled Conference Call-Mrs. Fields Famous Brands, LLC, a family of concepts that includes some of the most widely recognized brands in the category of on-premises, fresh-baked cookie products and soft-serve frozen yogurt, said today that it will be holding a conference... Ruby Tuesday, Inc. to Host First Quarter FY 2008 Earnings Conference Call on the Internet and to Present at Upcoming Investment ConferenceRuby Tuesday, Inc. (NYSE: RT), will hold its quarterly conference call to discuss first quarter results on Wednesday, October 10, 2007 at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time.
Krispy Kreme to Hold 2009 First Quarter Earnings Conference CallKrispy Kreme Doughnuts, Inc. (NYSE: KKD) plans to release its financial results for the first quarter of fiscal year 2009 on Monday, June 9, 2008 and host a conference call to review first quarter results at 4:30 p.m. (ET) on the same day. Jamba, Inc. to Announce Third Quarter 2009 Financial Results on November 12, 2009Jamba, Inc. (NASDAQ: JMBA) today announced that it will host a conference call and webcast on Thursday, November 12, 2009 at 5:00 p.m. ET to review third quarter 2009 financial results. Participating on the call will be James D. White... Choice Hotels to Report 4th Quarter and Full-Year 2009 Earnings on February 11, 2010; Conference Call to Be Held on February 12, 2010Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH) today announced that it will report fourth quarter and full-year 2009 results after market close on Thursday, February 11, 2010. The company will hold a conference call to discuss its fourth quarter...
Brinker International Fourth Quarter 2009 Earnings Conference CallBrinker International, Inc. (NYSE:EAT), will hold its quarterly conference call to discuss fourth quarter fiscal 2009 results on Thursday, August 6, 2009, at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time (9:00 a.m. Central Time). Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group To Announce Fourth Quarter And Full Year 2009 Financial ResultsDollar Thrifty Automotive Group, Inc. (NYSE: DTG) will announce fourth quarter and full year 2009 financial results before the market opens on Wednesday, February 17, 2010. Blockbuster Conference Call and Webcast to be Held on May 14, 2009Blockbuster Inc. (NYSE: BBI, BBI.B), a leading global provider of media entertainment, today provided a reminder to all interested parties that it will report its first quarter 2009 financial results for the period ending April 5, 2009 on Thursday... CEC Entertainment, Inc. to Webcast Third Quarter 2009 EarningsCEC Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE:CEC) today announced that it will host a conference call with investors on Thursday, October 29, 2009, to discuss financial results for the third quarter ended September 27, 2009. The conference call will begin at... DineEquity, Inc. to Hold Third Quarter 2008 Investor Conference Call on October 27thDineEquity, Inc. (NYSE: DIN), franchisor and operator of Applebee's and IHOP restaurants, today announced that it will release third quarter 2008 financial results Monday, October 27, 2008 before the market opens.
Boston Pizza Royalties Income Fund to Announce Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2007 Financial Results on February 11thBoston Pizza Royalties Income Fund (the "Fund") (TSX:BPF.UN) today announced that it will issue its fourth quarter and full year 2007 results via news release and on the Fund's website at www.bpincomefund.com on February 11, 2008. Bear Stearns To Hold Conference Call On December 20 To Announce Fiscal Year And Fourth Quarter 2007 ResultsThe Bear Stearns Companies Inc. (NYSE: BSC) plans to announce its fiscal year and fourth quarter 2007 financial results on Thursday, December 20, 2007, in a press release that will be issued prior to the opening of the New York Stock Exchange. Sbarro, Inc. to Host Conference Call on August 11, 2008 to Discuss Results of Operations for the Quarter Ended June 29, 2008Sbarro, Inc. (the "Company") announced that it issued a press release today on its Results of Operations for the quarter and six months ended June 29, 2008 and has scheduled a conference call on Monday, August 11, 2008 at 1:30 PM Eastern Time. Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. to Report 2007 Third Quarter Results on October 18Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. (NYSE: BBW), an interactive, entertainment-based retailer of customized stuffed animals, will report its fiscal 2007 third quarter (13 weeks ended September 29, 2007) on October 18, 2007 prior to the opening of trading on... |
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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