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Your Retail Franchise Conferences & Events News SourceFranchise News Watch brings you the latest in retail franchising conferences & events news from around the web. As a news aggregator for the retail franchise industry, Franchise News Watch streams the latest ground breaking franchise articles, features, guides, blogs, news and more directly to your desktop. Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. Announces Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2011 Results Release Date, Webcast and Conference CallBuild-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. (NYSE: BBW), an interactive, entertainment-based retailer of customized stuffed animals, will report results for its fiscal 2011 fourth quarter and fiscal year ended December 31, 2011, on February 16, 2012 prior to the opening. Snap-on Incorporated to Webcast Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2011 Results Conference CallSnap-on Incorporated (NYSE:SNA) will release 2011 fourth quarter and full year results prior to the market open on Thursday, February 2, 2012. Caribou Coffee to Present at the 14th Annual ICR XChange Investor ConferenceCaribou Coffee Company, Inc. (NASDAQ: CBOU), announced today that Michael Tattersfield, President and Chief Executive Officer, and Tim Hennessy, Chief Financial Officer, will present the Company at the 14th Annual ICR XChange Investor Conference. Toys "R" Us, Inc. Announces Third Quarter 2011 Lender Conference Call For Toys "R" UsToys "R" Us, Inc. is pleased to announce that its third quarter 2011 Lender Conference Call to discuss the financial results of Toys "R" Us. easyhome Ltd. Announces Timing of Third Quarter Conference Call and Webcasteasyhome Ltd. (TSX:EH), Canada's largest merchandise leasing company and a growing provider of financial services, will hold a conference call with shareholders, analysts and portfolio managers on Wednesday, November 9, 2011. Winmark Corporation Announces Cash DividendWinmark Corporation (Nasdaq: WINA) announced today that its Board of Directors has approved the payment of a cash dividend to shareholders. RadioShack Corporation Sets Date for Third-Quarter 2011 Earnings AnnouncementRadioShack Corporation (NYSE: RSH) will host a live webcast of its third-quarter earnings conference call with investors starting at 4:30 p.m. EDT on Tuesday, Oct. 25, 2011, to review financial results for the third quarter, which ended Sept. 30, 2011. Caribou Coffee Announces Third Quarter 2011 Earnings CallCaribou Coffee Company, Inc. (NASDAQ: CBOU), the second largest company-owned premium coffeehouse operator in the United States based on the number of coffeehouses, announced today that it will release financial results for its third quarter after the... Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. Announces Third Quarter Fiscal 2011 Results Release Date, Webcast and Conference CallBuild A Bear Workshop, Inc. (NYSE: BBW), an interactive, entertainment-based retailer of customized stuffed animals, will report results for its fiscal 2011 third quarter ended October 1, 2011, on October 27, 2011 prior to the opening of trading on the... Snap-on Incorporated to Webcast Third Quarter 2011 Results Conference CallSnap-on Incorporated (NYSE: SNA) will release 2011 third quarter results prior to the market open on Thursday, October 20, 2011. Gap Inc. to Present North America Business and Global Growth Strategy Updates at Annual Investor EventGap Inc. (NYSE: GPS) today announced that it will host a meeting for investors on Thursday, October 13, 2011 at its Gap Global Creative Center in New York. A live webcast will take place from 8:45 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Eastern Time. easyhome Ltd. Announces Timing of Second Quarter Conference Call and Webcasteasyhome Ltd. (TSX:EH), Canada's largest merchandise leasing company and a growing provider of financial services, will hold a conference call with shareholders, analysts and portfolio managers on Thursday, August 4, 2011. A Press Release will be issued a Snap-on Incorporated to Webcast Second Quarter 2011 Results Conference CallSnap-on Incorporated (NYSE:SNA) will release 2011 second quarter results prior to the market open on Thursday, July 21, 2011. A conference call to discuss the results will be held at 11:00am ET on that day. The conference call, with accompanying slides, w Caribou Coffee to Present at Three Investor Conferences in JuneCaribou 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 the Company will present at three investor conferences in June. 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... 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... Diedrich Coffee Sets Fourth Quarter and Year End 2009 Conference Call for September 21 at 4:30 p.m. ETDiedrich Coffee, Inc. (Nasdaq: DDRX), a leading roaster and wholesaler of the world's finest coffees, will hold a conference call on Monday, September 21, 2009 at 4:30 p.m. Eastern time to discuss their results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year... 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... Suburban Propane Partners, L.P. to Hold Fiscal 2009 First Quarter Results Conference CallSuburban Propane Partners, L.P. (NYSE: SPH), a nationwide distributor of propane, fuel oil and related products and services, as well as a marketer of natural gas and electricity, announced today that it has scheduled its Fiscal 2009 First Quarter... 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... Blockbuster Inc. Announces Its Second Quarter 2008 Conference Call and WebcastBlockbuster Inc. (NYSE: BBI, BBI.B) today announced that the Company will release its second quarter 2008 financial results on Thursday, Aug. 7, 2008, before the opening of the U.S. financial markets. Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. Sets Date for 2008 Second-Quarter Earnings Announcement and Investor Conference CallBuild-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. (NYSE: BBW), an interactive, entertainment-based retailer of customized stuffed animals, will report results for its fiscal 2008 second quarter ended June 28, 2008, on July 24, 2008 prior to the opening of trading on the... Snap-on Incorporated to Webcast 2008 Second-quarter and Six-month Results Conference CallSnap-on Incorporated (NYSE:SNA) will release 2008 second-quarter and six-month results prior to the market open on Thursday, July 24, 2008. Blockbuster Inc. Announces Its First Quarter 2008 Conference Call and WebcastBlockbuster Inc. (NYSE: BBI, BBI.B) today announced that the Company will release its first quarter 2008 financial results on Thursday, May 15, 2008, before the opening of the U.S. financial markets. 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, 2008 at 9am EST on Tuesday... Snap-on To Webcast Annual Shareholder Meeting Live Via the InternetSnap-on Incorporated (NYSE: SNA) announced today that it will webcast its 2008 Annual Meeting of Shareholders live via the Internet on Thursday, April 24. 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... Snap-on Incorporated to Webcast 2008 First-quarter Results Conference CallSnap-on Incorporated (NYSE: SNA) will release 2008 first-quarter results prior to the market open on Tuesday, April 22, 2008. NexCen Brands to Release 2007 Results on March 14NexCen Brands, Inc. (Nasdaq: NEXC) expects to release its 2007 financial results during pre-market hours on March 14, 2008. 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. Suburban Propane Partners, L.P. to Hold Fiscal 2008 First Quarter Results Conference CallSuburban Propane Partners, L.P. (the "Partnership") (NYSE: SPH), a nationwide marketer of propane gas, fuel oil and related products and services, announced today that it has scheduled its Fiscal 2008 First Quarter Results Conference Call for Thursday... Blockbuster Inc. Announces Webcast of Investor Presentation on January 9, 2008On Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2008, Jim Keyes, Blockbuster's Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, will make a presentation at the Citigroup 2008 Global Entertainment, Media and Telecommunications Conference in Phoenix. Blockbuster Inc. Announces Its Third Quarter 2007 Conference Call and WebcastBlockbuster Inc. (NYSE: BBI)(NYSE: BBI.B) today announced that the Company will release its third quarter 2007 financial results on Thursday, Nov. 1, 2007, before the opening of the U.S. financial markets. 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... Suburban Propane Partners, L.P. to Hold Fiscal 2007 Third Quarter Results Conference CallSuburban Propane Partners, L.P. (the "Partnership") (NYSE: SPH), a nationwide marketer of propane gas, fuel oil and related products and services, announced today that it has scheduled its Fiscal 2007 Third Quarter Results Conference Call for Thursday... 1-800-FLOWERS.COM to Release Results for its Fiscal 2007 Fourth Quarter and Full-Year on Wednesday, August 8, 20071-800-FLOWERS.COM (NASDAQ: FLWS), a leading florist and multi-channel retailer of thoughtful gifts for all occasions, today announced that the Company will release financial results for its fiscal 2007 fourth quarter and full year... Blockbuster Inc. Announces Its Second Quarter 2007 Conference CallIn conjunction with Blockbuster Inc.'s second quarter 2007 earnings release on Thursday, July 26, 2007, the Company will hold a conference call to discuss operating results at 10 a.m. ET. |
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. 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? |