September 03, 2010
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Your Recreation Franchise Personnel News SourceFranchise News Watch brings you the latest in recreation franchising personnel news from around the web. As a news aggregator for the recreation franchise industry, Franchise News Watch streams the latest ground breaking franchise articles, features, guides, blogs, news and more directly to your desktop.  Recreation Franchise Personnel NewsGamer Doc(TM) Video Games Expands Franchise Development TeamGamer Doc(TM), the retail video game store that delivers a new and interactive customer experience, today announced that Darren Monahan has been tapped to fill the newly-created director of franchise development position. He reports to David Walker... Gamer Doc(TM) Video Games Adds Brian Seligman to Area Developer TeamGamer Doc(TM), the retail video game store that delivers a new and interactive customer experience, today announced that Brian Seligman has joined the company as the Area Developer for Northern Virginia and Atlanta. Pump It Up Expands Management Team Following Merger with BounceUPump It Up, the nation's largest franchise of interactive, indoor inflatable playgrounds for private parties, announced today that it has added two highly experienced franchising executives to its management team, including a Vice President of... i9 Sports Adds Key Positions To Support Franchise GrowthAt a time when corporate downsizing is the trend, i9 Sports(R) announces the addition of several members to its staff to support the rapid growth in the number of franchises nationwide... PRO GOLF OF AMERICA Elects Stephen T. Porter Vice ChairmanJames M. Jabara, Chairman and CEO of Golf Acquisitions, LLC, owner of PRO GOLF OF AMERICA (PRO GOLF), a Michigan LLC, announced that, effective immediately, Stephen T. Porter is elected Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors. Max Muscle Sports Nutrition Names Mick Riddiough Senior Vice President of Worldwide DevelopmentMax Muscle Sports Nutrition, the nation's premier franchise in sports nutrition, weight loss and fitness, announces the appointment of Mick Riddiough as Senior Vice President of Worldwide Development. Athletic Republic performance sports training names Tanya Porter Vice-PresidentAthletic Republic Chief Science and Technology Officer Steve Swanson announced today the appointment of Tanya Porter as Vice-President of Training and Technology. Gamer Doc(TM) Adds David Walker and Pat Harriman To Executive TeamGamer Doc(TM), the retail video game store that delivers a new and interactive customer experience, today announced that it has added David Walker and Pat Harriman to its executive team. Athletic Republic Names Tad O'Had Vice-President of HockeyAthletic Republic CEO Charlie Graves today announced the appointment of Tad O'Had as Vice-President of Hockey. Michael Lett Appointed Director of Franchise Development at ElizaJElizaJ, providers of upscale, self-contained restrooms for special events and serving thousands of clients along the East Coast, has recently named Michael Lett as the new Director of Franchise Development. Athletic Republic Builds All-Star Management TeamAthletic Republic CEO Charlie Graves has been busy building his management team, making the following recent appointments: Kevin Barker, Vice President of Sales; Tricia Kobos, Vice President of Operations; Trajan King, Vice President of Finance... The Little Gym International Names Dickison VP of Marketing and Brand ManagementPaul Dickison, an Orange Park, Fla.-based franchisee of The Little Gym International (TLGI), has been appointed Vice President of Marketing and Brand Management for the international chain of gyms, reporting to Senior Vice President of Franchise... JumpBunch Hires New Chief Operating OfficerJumpBunch, Inc., a provider of sports and fitness programs for young children, has hired Heather Wheelock as Chief Operating Officer, effective January 2, 2008. AmericInn International, LLC Names Thomas Giuliano Director of Franchise Sales and DevelopmentAmericInn International, LLC announces the appointment of Thomas Giuliano as director of franchise sales and development. Giuliano joined the franchise sales team October 15, 2007 and will cover the New England and Mid-Atlantic states. New CEO at Contours Express Sees Tremendous Growth Potential for Fitness BusinessContours Express, a women's circuit training gym franchise second only to Curves International, welcome's their new CEO, Jose I. Perez, Jr. Mr. Perez enters his new position with plans to educate consumers on the difference between weight-bearing... |
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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