September 09, 2010
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Your Small Business Franchise Conferences & Events News SourceFranchise News Watch brings you the latest in small business franchising conferences & events news from around the web. As a news aggregator for the small business franchise industry, Franchise News Watch streams the latest ground breaking franchise articles, features, guides, blogs, news and more directly to your desktop.  Small Business Franchise Conferences & Events NewsSbarro, 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.
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%... 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... GNC Schedules Conference Call and Webcast to Report 3rd Quarter 2008 Financial ResultsGeneral Nutrition Centers, Inc. ("GNC" or the "Company"), announced today that it has scheduled a conference call and webcast to report its financial results for the third quarter of 2008 on Tuesday, November 11, 2008 at 11 a.m. ET. 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. GNC Schedules Conference Call AND Webcast to Report 2nd Quarter 2008 Financial ResultsGeneral Nutrition Centers, Inc. ("GNC" or the "Company"), announced today that it has scheduled a conference call and webcast to report its financial results for the second quarter of 2008 on Thursday, August 7, 2008 at 11 a.m. ET. Panera - Second Quarter 2008 Earnings CallThe Company will report its 2008 Second Quarter earnings after the market close on Tuesday, July 22, 2008. Sbarro, Inc. to Host Conference Call on May 15, 2008 to Discuss Results of Operations for the Quarter Ended March 30, 2008Sbarro, Inc. (the "Company") announced that it issued a press release today on its Results of Operations for the first quarter ended March 30, 2008 and has scheduled a conference call on Thursday, May 15, 2008 at 11:00 AM Eastern Time. GNC Schedules Conference Call and Webcast to Report 1st Quarter 2008 Financial ResultsGeneral Nutrition Centers, Inc. ("GNC" or the "Company"), announced today that it has scheduled a conference call and webcast to report its first quarter 2008 financial results at 11 a.m. ET Thursday, May 8, 2008. Panera - First Quarter 2008 Earnings CallThe Company will report its 2008 First Quarter earnings after the market close on Tuesday, April 29, 2008. 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... 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... |
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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