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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.  Retail Franchise Conferences & Events NewsCaribou 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. |
Features & Special ReportsFamily Friendly: A case study on family-run franchisingFamily-run franchise operations can offer a blessing, or a curse. An example of the blessing would be the close relationships and high degree of trust that exists in many families. In this case, success generally follows. But an example of the curse of family-run franchises could be the inability to separate business from family. That could be a serious problem after 5:00 and on weekends. Still, many families find the attraction of working together a strong pull and the results can be quite productive. Families like Ed Doherty's are a perfect example.< Mentor-Motivated: Two Key Individuals have Inspired Jerry HeathTwo people have figured prominently in Jerry Heath's career. The first is his father, who helped bankroll him when he started out in franchising. The second is Steve Jackson, the president of Hungry Howie's Pizza, who began mentoring Heath at an impressionable age (12). Stop the Bleeding: What Franchisors can do to Help Struggling FranchiseesTwo years of tight credit and reduced consumer spending not only have left many franchisees reeling, they've also put a serious crimp in their franchisors' royalty streams. We asked workout professionals and bankruptcy attorneys experienced in franchising what franchisors can do to help turn around their distressed franchisees--without spending precious funds or getting themselves into legal hot water. Franchising 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.
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