Making sales or making excuses? Turn every lead into a real
prospect.(FW FOCUS: FRANCHISE DEVELOPMENT)
A craftsman never blames his tools. But when it comes to selling
franchise units, increasingly both mature and start-up franchises are
falsely blaming the "junk" quality of portal and . . .
Franchise Association names restaurant executive to board of
directors.(FW FOCUS: IFA LEADERSHIP)
The International Franchise Association's recent annual
convention included opportunities for many franchise executives to
advance their brand's operation. During the convention, a . . .
Supporting candidates: FranPac report card: the International
Franchise Association's current financial support to candidates fo
IFA's political action committee, FranPAC, supports
pro-franchise, pro-business candidates for U.S. Congress.
2007-2008 Receipts $380,930.22
2007-2008 Expenditures $273,000
FranPAC Supported . . .
Franchise Association's Government relations team enlists
policy expert: the International Franchise Association has named Jason
Along with other members of the association's Government
Relation's Department, Jason Straczewski will help work to
influence public policy that affects the more than 900,000 . . .
South Dakota sets example for regulation streamlining.(FW FOCUS:
GOVERNMENT RELATIONS)
In March, South Dakota Gov. Michael Rounds (R) signed into law
Senate Bill 52, legislation endorsed by the International Franchise
Association that brings state and federal franchise regulation . . .
IFA boosts communications and marketing efforts, names vice
presidents to new posts.(FW FOCUS: COMMUNICATIONS AND MARKETING)(Ali
The International Franchise Association recently named Alisa
Harrison as vice president of communications and marketing, a new
position designed to enhance the organization's external . . .
New awareness campaign prepares franchising for changes ahead.(FW
FOCUS: BUILDING OPPORTUNITY)
"Voters don't decide issues, they decide who will decide
issues."--George Will, U.S. journalist for the Washington Post,
Newsweek and ABC News.
Regardless of who wins the presidential and . . .
The "states" of franchising: IFA Educational Foundation
study finds that while franchising is flourishing in every state, the
in
The March and April issues of Franchising World reported on some
highlights of the report released by the IFA Educational Foundation that
provides estimates on the growth of the franchising sector . . .
New economic research unveiled at National Press Club: IFA
simultaneously launched a public-awareness campaign themed
"Franchisi
International Franchise President and CEO Matthew Shay announced
during a March 12 press conference at the National Press Club in
Washington, D.C. new research findings showing the direct . . .
Finding local counsel in international markets: retaining
experienced and competent foreign counsel will ensure a much smoother
Domestic Legal Needs
U.S. franchisors are well acquainted with the fact that franchising
is a highly-regulated business. With a myriad of federal and state laws
governing the preparation, . . .
Post-purchase synergies: they come in all types: there are
endless possibilities in organizing a multi-brand company that can ta
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Over the past 40 years, franchising has undergone dynamic changes.
In its infancy, the developing franchise systems were truly
entrepreneurial with unique ideas coming in . . .
The disclosure process--uncertainties, ambiguities and unresolved
issues: while the disclosure document conversion process has g
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The Federal Trade Commission's announcement in January 2007
that it had--after roughly 12 years of rulemaking-finally revised the
federal franchise disclosure rule . . .
Addressing the most common franchisee claims: common-sense steps
that franchise systems often fail to apply.(EXPLORING THE LEGAL
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One thing that all franchisors can agree upon is that litigation
with franchisees is a no-win situation. Even if the franchisor prevails
on all claims, it takes an . . .
Franchising weathers economic challenges.(IFA PRESIDENT'S
COLUMN)(Industry overview)
The state of the economy in recent months may have caused a case of
the jitters among the general population, but judging by the
overwhelmingly-optimistic comments shared among those who . . .
Evaluating the current legal environment.(IN THIS ISSUE)(Industry
overview)
While the franchising industry is experiencing significant
growth--18 percent expansion between 2001 and 2005, according to the IFA
Educational Foundation's Economic Impact of Franchised . . .
Economic uncertainty, sizable veterans' population may boost
franchise ownership: questions about the nation's economy might
pro
Policymakers are debating if the United States is approaching, has
slid into or can avoid an economic recession. At the same time, the
nation has more than 23.8 million veterans, according to the . . .
Correction.(Correction notice)
Correction: Franchising World regrets the deletion of material from
News Briefs in the March issue. It should have read: Gray Plant Mooty
Franchise Distribution practice group Principal Gaylen . . .
As part of a social mission during Ben & Jerry's annual
convention conducted in Cancun, Mexico, franchisees worked to repair a
c
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As part of a social mission during Ben & Jerry's annual
convention conducted in Cancun, Mexico, franchisees worked to repair a
children's school in Puerto Morelos. Upon . . .
Home Instead Senior Care partnered with the Univ. of Nebraska
Medical Center to build a geriatrics center in Omaha.(Community
Se
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Caption: Home Instead Senior Care partnered with the Univ. of
Nebraska Medical Center to build a geriatrics center in Omaha using a $5
million gift made through the . . .
During a recent episode of ABC's "Extreme Makeover:
Home Edition" that built a home for a deserving family in
Baltimore.(Communi
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Caption: During a recent episode of ABC's "Extreme
Makeover: Home Edition" that built a home for a deserving family in
Baltimore, Smoothie King was onsite to blend fruit . . .
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