Recently added articles from Franchising World:
Supplying solutions to boost franchising's reach.(IN THIS ISSUE)
Oct 01, 2009; Dwyer-Owens, Dina ... The nature of franchising is one of advancing ideas, creating new brands and maintaining effective operations. The foundation of that process hinges on teamwork. Teamwork involves staff at the franchise's headquarters closely working with franchisees who take pride in delivering ...
Finding opportunities in challenging times.(IFA PRESIDENT AND CEO'S COLUMN)
Oct 01, 2009; Shay, Matthew ... Sir Winston Churchill once said that, "a pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity; an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty." Despite the adversity that the business community has experienced this past year, many are finding opportunities in this down economy. ...
Market research costs how much? With the advancement of technology, research and testing is now affordable.(IFA'S 2010 SUPPLIER SOURCE BOOK)
Oct 01, 2009; Sen, Prit ... The current economic conditions have changed the competitive landscape tremendously. This will be the likely scenario probably for the foreseeable future. Unemployment is reaching double digits and over 60 percent of consumers have less to spend now than they did a year earlier. What does ...
Building better local marketers: enabling franchisees to translate national marketing strategy into local execution.(IFA'S 2010 SUPPLIER SOURCE BOOK)
Oct 01, 2009; Gombert, Pete ... As a franchise system, it's critical that you enable your franchisees to effectively generate demand at the local level. As national advertising budgets continue to shrink, and locally-produced and customized advertising and marketing become more commonplace, your business success will ...
Retain talent today for success, stability tomorrow.(SPECIAL REPORT: SUCCEDING IN CHALLENGING TIMES)
Oct 01, 2009; Mazur, Sandy ... Franchisors have a choice to make: follow the same road traveled during past economic downturns when tenacity was replaced by complacency when it came to retention, and cost containment shoved every other workplace priority to the back burner. Or, adopt the valuable lessons learned when ...
Better lease terms strengthen your retail brand: take advantage of the best tenant market in decades to build stronger franchisees and a solid franchise system.(SPECIAL REPORT: SUCCEEDING IN CHALLENGING TIMES)
Oct 01, 2009; Johnson, Stuart ... After 30 years of escalating growth and skyrocketing rents, retail tenants finally have the advantage; both franchisors and franchisees have a lot to gain. Like independent blocks that form the foundation of your company, the future value of your brand may depend on the ...
IFA supports legislation to help vets become franchisees.(GOVERNMENT RELATIONS)(International Franchise Association)
Oct 01, 2009; Flanagan, Troy ... Earlier this year, U.S. Reps. Leonard Boswell (D-Iowa) and Aaron Schock (R-Ill.) introduced legislation creating a tax incentive for franchisors to select veterans as franchisees. The Help Veterans Owns Franchises Act (HR 2672) was inspired by language in the 2009 American Recovery and ...
Franchise Congress: the exclusive face of franchise advocacy: New initiative designed to build local relationships, one opportunity at a time.(GOVERNMENT RELATIONS)
Oct 01, 2009; Nethercutt, Meredith ... November 2008 heralded one of the most historic elections to come along in decades. With a near-record voter turnout resulting in the election of U.S. Sen. Barack Obama to the presidency, along with congressional Democrats increasing their majorities in both the House and Senate, a new era ...
IFA recommends SBA lending increase.(GOVERNMENT RELATIONS)(International Franchise Association)(Small Business Administration)
Oct 01, 2009; Straczewski, Jason ... When the International Franchise Association unveiled its "Five Point Plan for Economic Recovery" in January, several aspects were eventually included in the stimulus legislation, the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. After reviewing the final legislation, IFA determined several ...
Addressing health, quality-of-life issues: one of the most promising developments in recent years is the use of franchising to meet pressing health and quality-of-life issues.(TRENDS)
Oct 01, 2009; Seid, Michael ... We are a fortunate people in the United States. We have the luxury to be going through a debate on whether or not to change the best health-care delivery system in the world. Our discussion may be lively and occasionally even colorful but in the end, regardless of the outcome, most ...
Multi-unit growth through multiple brands: multiple franchise options offer unlimited potential for both franchisors and their franchisees.(MULTI-UNIT FRANCHISING)(Outdoor Living Brands, Inc.)
Oct 01, 2009; Grandpre, Christopher M. ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Researchers have forecasted significant growth in the outdoor living and at-home leisure categories due to both the ongoing "cocooning" effect Americans have adapted (relaxing or vacationing within the confines of their homes with friends and family) and ...
Ex-Im Bank: a valuable partner for IFA members seeking to export Ex-Im Bank's financing is more critical and useful than ever before in the current economic crisis.(INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT)(Export-Import Bank )
Oct 01, 2009; Richter, John ... Franchising businesses may be leery of competing in the global marketplace during the current economic crisis, but the truth is that exports are more important than ever in these difficult times. In fact, companies cannot afford not to export. While many U.S. companies are being ...
IFA supplier forum--the first place to look for suppliers and advisors: welcome to the IFA Supplier Source Book.(IFA'S 2010 SUPPLIER SOURCE BOOK)
Oct 01, 2009; Ainsley, Kay ... Whether you are a franchisor or franchisee, whether you have years and years of experience or are brand new to franchising, when you need to find a supplier, the first, and only, place to look is the IFA Supplier Source Book. On the following pages you will find the resources ...
Accountants.(IFA'S 2010 SUPPLIER SOURCE BOOK)(Directory)
Oct 01, 2009; ... AMCHECK PAYROLL (888) 810-0165 (480) 763-5900 (520) 975-9332 (480) 889-0422 FAX 10201 S. 51st Street, Phoenix, AZ 85044 Email: sales@amcheck.com Internet: http://www.amcheck.com CONTACT: Thomas Bowden, ...
Advertising/design.(IFA'S 2010 SUPPLIER SOURCE BOOK)(Directory)
Oct 01, 2009; ... AD GIANTS, LLC (866) ADGIANTS (214) 347-9285 (214) 347-9275 8117 Preston Road, Suite 260, Dallas, TX 75225 Email: bcox@adgiants.com Internet: http://www.adgiants.com CONTACT: Bob Cox, VP & Marketing Director; Steve ...
Attorneys.(IFA'S 2010 SUPPLIER SOURCE BOOK)(law firms)(Directory)
Oct 01, 2009; ... ABRAHAMS KASLOW & CASSMAN LLP (402) 392-1250 (402) 392-0816 FAX 8712 West Dodge Road, #300, Omaha, NE 68114 Email: jherdzina@akclaw.com Internet: http://www.akclaw.com CONTACT: John W. Herdzina, Partner; Tyler P. McLeod ....
Audio visual productions.(IFA'S 2010 SUPPLIER SOURCE BOOK)(Directory)
Oct 01, 2009; ... E. H. ANDERSON PUBLIC RELATIONS (254) 772-5909 (254) 772-7841 FAX 510 N. Valley Mills Drive, #403, Waco, TX 76710 Email: info@ehandersonpr.com Internet: http://www.ehandersonpr.com CONTACT: Elizabeth H. Anderson, ...
Background screening services.(IFA'S 2010 SUPPLIER SOURCE BOOK)(Directory)(Brief article)
Oct 01, 2009; ... PALMERWEB.COM Palmer, Reifler & Associates (866) 875-6565 (770) 420-8451 (770) 420-8452 FAX 1900 Summit Tower Boulevard, #820, Orlando, FL 32810 Email: joemurphy@palmerweb.com Internet: ...
Business products/systems.(IFA'S 2010 SUPPLIER SOURCE BOOK)(Directory)
Oct 01, 2009; ... AMCHECK PAYROLL (888) 810-0165 (480) 763-5900 (520) 975-9332 (480) 889-0422 FAX 10201 S. 51st Street, Phoenix, AZ 85044 Email: sales@amcheck.com Internet: http://www.amcheck.com CONTACT: Thomas Bowden, ...
Business services.(IFA'S 2010 SUPPLIER SOURCE BOOK)(Sandler Training)(Directory)(Brief article)
Oct 01, 2009; ... SANDLER TRAINING Franchise Development (800) 638-5686 (410) 653-1993 (410) 559-2029 (410) 753-8270 FAX 300 Red Brook Boulevard, Suite 400, Owings Mills, MD 21117 Email: rtaylor@sandier.com Internet: ...
