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Letter From The Editor An Era Of Change: A Look Back At Franchising In 2008 And The Forecast For 2009
December 31, 2008 | By: Benjamin Foley |  Read Full Story
For many of us this past year has been a giant proclamation of change. The franchise industry experienced some of the largest mergers and personnel changes in recent memory. This change comes as little surprise for many of us as the economic situation, and the unsettled feelings in the political world, leave us with little option but to adapt to this new marketplace and innovative new ideas.
Historically, times like these are often followed by great innovation, new businesses being formed, and a new era of technological advancement. Just as the 1980-1982 recession gave birth to the home computer market, the 1990-1991 recession gave birth to the innovation of the world wide web, the 2008 recession will bring forth a whole new wave of business. It is in our darkest hour that we have the most potential to do something remarkable. That being said we can expect 2009 to be a year for change and innovation. Before we look to the future, let's recap several key developments in the franchise industry.
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All In The Family: For Some Broods, There's No Place Like Home In Franchising
December 10, 2008 | By Kerry Pipes | Read Full Story
When your grandfather is one of the co-founders of a successful franchise concept and system, it might seem natural for subsequent generations to be involved. But that wasn't always the case for Justin and Sally Haddock.
"My grandfather, Jack Fulk, along with Richard Thomas, co-founded Bojangles'," says Justin. "My mother and father followed suit and they have been franchisees since 1980." In fact, his folks still operate 39 Bojangles' locations today.
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Here To Serve: Military Veterans Often Find A Perfect Fit In The World Of Franchising
November 25, 2008 | By Kerry Pipes | Read Full Story
Seventy-year-old Kelly White waited a long time before exploring the world of franchising. In fact, he came out of retirement at age 66 to open his HoneyBaked Ham store in Silverdale, Wash.
"Retirement was just too boring for us," says White, referring to himself and his wife Sue. Together they manage the store and a staff of eight part-time and full-time employees. White's hands-on style and love of running the business have served him well. That's probably because he founded and operated his own construction company for 25 years, much of that while concurrently running an apple orchard.
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Finding Franchise Opportunities In Today's Economy
November 11, 2008 | By Eddy Goldberg | Read Full Story
Tough economic times are not only upon us, they're likely to stick around for awhile. While the fundamentals of the U.S. and global economies are struggling as 2008 draws to a close, the election of a new U.S. President could have a powerful positive impact on the current crisis of confidence - and pry loose some of the financing from nervous lenders.
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New Franchise System Offers Fully-integrated Approach To Elderly And Disabled Health Care Solutions
September 17, 2008 | By Kerry Pipes | Read Full Story
It started with a desperate phone call from a distraught daughter at her wit's end. Patricia Maisano was on the receiving end of that call.
The woman on the other end of the phone was searching for assistance in caring for her elderly mother. At the time, Maisano was running a health care consulting business in Philadelphia. She was a registered nurse and well-versed in case management. And the phone call had a significant impact on her.
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FULL ARTICLE | PERMALINK | DIGG THIS ARTICLE | BY EDDY GOLDBERG AND KERRY PIPES
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