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Franchise Update Media Group (FUMG), the leading industry resource for franchise development, announces that 57 brands with more than $11 billion in annual system-wide sales, were represented at the first annual Franchise Consumer Marketing Conference.
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Back in 1981, with the prime borrowing rate at an all-time high of 21 percent, most bank customers felt that those cameras they have in banks to photograph robbers should, in all fairness, be pointed at the "real" crooks: the lending officers. At such rates most companies found it difficult (if not impossible) to borrow money. Actually, it wasn't so hard to borrow money--it's just that no one could repay it.
  • Steve LeFever
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The Great Recession has shifted the thinking and behavior of consumers, forcing franchise brands to respond with changes of their own as they try to keep up with the new normal. Indeed, no discussion of franchise trends in 2011 and multi-unit operators' favorite brands can begin without a nod to the recent economic turmoil and its residual short and long-term effects.
  • Kerry Pipes
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Hot business opportunities come and go in franchising but one that's currently providing a sizzling opportunity is child services franchises, according to a new study by Franchise Business Review. The report examines a number of franchise models within the child services sector to assess the franchise investment opportunity. The businesses evaluated encompass many different offerings, including tutoring and education, sports and physical development, child care, retail/resale stores, and niche services like photography and event hosting.
  • Kerry Pipes
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As savvy franchise companies continue to flourish in a challenging 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.
  • Eddy Goldberg
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Franchise Update magazine, published by Franchise Update Media Group (FUMG), launched its new look and feel with the Q2 2011 issue. The latest edition shows off the design facelift and also introduces the expanded and reorganized content - Leadership, Growth (sales and development), and Consumer Marketing sections.
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Multi-Unit Franchisee Magazine, published by Franchise Update Media Group, today announced that John Metz, president of RREMC Restaurants, LLC has been named chairman for the 2012 Multi-Unit Franchising Conference. The conference will be held April 24-25 at The Mirage in Las Vegas.
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Multi-Unit Franchisee Magazine honored the 2011 MVP (Most Valuable Players) at a special session of the 10th annual Multi-Unit Franchising Conference on April 28, which highlighted the brand leadership, franchise innovation, commitment to quality, outstanding customer service, and community involvement of the award winners who were in attendance. The conference was held at The Venetian in Las Vegas, April 27-29.
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Glenn Miller's first look at the franchising business came in the early 1990s, when the British Chartered Accountant's brother, an attorney, wound up with six Arby's in Central Illinois. It didn't take a rocket scientist to see some of the problems that needed fixing.
  • John Carroll
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It's no surprise that employees like benefits. Medical, dental insurance, and contribution plans rank high on the wish list of most workers, yet four out of 10 employees lack any knowledge of how much their medical insurance costs and of the 60 percent of employees who think they know the cost of their medical insurance, just 15 percent were able to provide a reasonable estimate, according to a new report by LIMRA, a worldwide research, consulting and professional development organization.
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I was recently asked the question, "How do you convince small business owners that social media is a must-do? It wasn't difficult to answer as it's something I'm asked almost every day, and my answer remains the same. The reason? Quite simply, it works!
  • Paul Segreto
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Owning and operating a small business was once the exclusive domain of the risk takers of the business world. The true entrepreneur had a distinct flair for creativity, innovation and vision. He, and I emphasize "he", knew how to operate outside-the-box. He knew how to make things happen. Many times, this individual had little choice as he knew from an early age he would be responsible for shaping his future and for making it on his own. Formal education was usually limited and often just a far-fetched dream. Corporate life was not even an option. Besides, he couldn't be told what to do, how to do it and when to do it. No way. No how.
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One evening in 1982, Iris Cohn's husband, Dick, came home and told the family he wanted to open a Taco Bell restaurant in the Chicago area. So the couple took their daughter, Jennifer, to one of the restaurants, where they proceeded to order one of every item on the menu. "We were hooked," she recalls. Putting everything on the line, the Cohns became the first Taco Bell franchisees in the Chicago metro area, growing steadily over the years to become one of the brand's largest franchisees.
  • Debbie Selinsky
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Keith Gerson is currently president and COO of Sopra Brands, a privately held, multi-concept franchise system headquartered in Salt Lake City. The organization is experienced in growing small and large companies in the franchise industry.
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Franchising is the champion of small business expansion, and Franchising.com is the official home page of the industry, offering 50,000 pages of information for interested consumers. The site is the most comprehensive intelligence and information resource for more than 2,400 franchises worldwide, covering 24 franchise industries, and more than 250 sub-industries.
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Multi-Unit Franchisee Magazine today announced the winners of the annual MVP (Most Valuable Player) Awards. These awards honor successful franchisees who have demonstrated outstanding performance in building their businesses, growing their brands, and serving their communities.
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Franchise Update Media Group (FUMG), the leading industry resource for franchise development, announces that registration is now open for the First Annual Franchise Consumer Marketing Conference, to be held June 14-15 at the Omni San Francisco Hotel.
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Multi-Unit Franchisee Magazine today announced that nominations are now open for the annual MVP (Most Valuable Player) Awards, recognizing the industry's best in franchisee talent, performance and excellence. The deadline for entry is March 15, 2011, and the winners will be announced on April 28, 2011 at the Multi-Unit Franchising Conference in Las Vegas.
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The 2011 Annual Franchise Development Report (AFDR) shows steady growth, based on improvements over last year in two key performance metrics - franchise leads and franchise sales. The AFDR is an annual survey of CEOs and senior development executives conducted by Franchise Update Media Group (FUMG) to provide a comprehensive research guide to sales and lead generation in franchise recruitment.
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Gina Puente learned about hard work, tenacity, and the power of cash at the feet of her father, "working" in his office equipment business from the age of eight... when she wasn't busy with commercials and pageants.
  • Debbie Selinsky
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When Emir Lopez was ready to open his first Domino's Pizza store, he could have done it anywhere. But after working his way out of the James Weldon Johnson Project in East Harlem, New York, Emir decided the best place to open that store was right in the neighborhood he had come from.
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As a franchisor, what are some things you are doing (or considering doing) to help give your franchise development people enriched selling opportunities in today's economy?
  • Franchise Update
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Franchise Update Media Group (FUMG), the leading industry resource for franchise development, today announced its 2011 conference schedule. The Multi-Unit Franchising Conference is April 27-29 at The Venetian in Las Vegas; the new Franchise Consumer Marketing Conference is June 14-15 at the Omni in San Francisco; and the Franchise Leadership & Development Conference is October 12-14 at the Intercontinental, Buckhead Atlanta.
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Franchise Update Media Group (FUMG), the leading industry resource for franchise development, today announced its 2011 conference schedule. The Multi-Unit Franchising Conference is April 27-29 at The Venetian in Las Vegas; the new Franchise Consumer Marketing Conference is June 14-15 at the Omni in San Francisco; and the Franchise Leadership & Development Conference is October 12-14 at the Intercontinental, Buckhead Atlanta.
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Franchise Update Media Group (FUMG), the leading industry resource for franchise development, today announced its 2011 conference schedule. The Multi-Unit Franchising Conference is April 27-29 at The Venetian in Las Vegas; the new Franchise Consumer Marketing Conference is June 14-15 at the Omni in San Francisco; and the Franchise Leadership & Development Conference is October 12-14 at the Intercontinental, Buckhead Atlanta.
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Tulsa resident Bill Ramsey had worked hard in the international manufacturing business all his life, and was a bit disappointed when he learned that none of his five children were interested in following him into that industry. He didn't have a lot of family growing up, so he was determined to keep his close.
  • Debbie Selinsky
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Franchise Update Media Group (FUMG), the leading industry resource for franchise development, today announced that the search is on for the nation's largest multi-unit franchisees, to be included in the 2011 "MEGA 99" lists. The submission deadline is Tuesday, Nov. 30, 2010.
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Franchise Update Media Group (FUMG), the leading industry resource for franchise development, announces the winners of the first-ever All-Pro Sales Awards. The competition was held as part of the Franchise Leadership & Development Conference in Atlanta at the Ritz-Carlton Buckhead, Sept. 22-24, 2010. Two teams participated in the live, on-stage unscripted competition for the All-Pro Sales Team award, and each team's Best Performance awards. The winners were determined by a panel of judges and the audience.
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This is the last in a three-part series on tackling the challenges posed by growing your organization into a true multi-unit franchise company. So, for those of you who have taken the first steps into replicating your success and going from one unit to two, and then have made the commitment to build a fledgling organization by growing from two units to five...now, my suggestion is, "Why stop there?"
  • Mike Pearce
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Franchise Update Media Group (FUMG), the leading industry resource for franchise development, announces the winners of its annual STAR (Speaking To And Responding) Awards, which recognize excellence in lead generation, recruitment, and industry-wide best practices in franchising.
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