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Domination is the battle plan. In this issue we once again take a look at franchisees intent on being the big boy, leading the pack, or simply, market domination - and where they do it.
  • Kerry Pipes
  • 9,118 Reads 2 Shares
Danny Sonenshine clearly remembers his father encouraging him to look into franchising back in the early 2000's.
  • Kerry Pipes
  • 15,620 Reads 6 Shares
When we first got to know William Bruce late last year (MUF 2012, 4th Quarter issue) it was clearly apparent that he values people.
  • Kerry Pipes
  • 8,783 Reads 1,023 Shares
Have you ever noticed over the years that you come across a candidate who seems to be a perfect fit for your franchise opportunity, and all you have to do is lead them down a mutual exploration process to the sale?
  • Marc Kiekenapp
  • 2,877 Reads 26 Shares
"Google," which became a verb in June 2006, is among many new verbs that have transformed the way we speak--and interact.
  • Nate DaPore
  • 8,284 Reads
At Fresh To Order (f2o), guests experience a unique offering--flavors and service inspired by fine dining served at a fast casual pace--and at fast casual prices.
  • Pierre Panos
  • 4,239 Reads 86 Shares
As many in the beauty industry have likely noticed, Massage Envy has experienced explosive franchise growth in the last several years.
  • D'onn Genovese
  • 7,918 Reads 1,014 Shares
It only took Samantha Goldsmith less than three years to open 10 Red Mango locations on her native Long Island.
  • Debbie Selinsky
  • 7,138 Reads
The term "human resources management" is essential in business. But have you noticed that the majority of the literature about the topic focuses on the "resources" and the "management" aspects but barely addresses the "human" element?
  • Marty Martin Psy.D.
  • 5,242 Reads 69 Shares
Just like everyone else, small business owners get caught up in their personal economic successes and woes.
  • Michael E. Gerber
  • 3,448 Reads 12 Shares
How many strategic initiatives has HR brought to the "C level" in the past 12 months? Your answer to this question tells us if you have a tactical or a strategic thinking HR person.
  • Bill Wagner
  • 8,657 Reads
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Earlier this year, there was an inspiring celebration of the American Dream--and a tinge of sadness, too--as Hungry Howie's Pizza marked its 40th anniversary.
  • Jack Mackey
  • 6,132 Reads 1,023 Shares
Mobile-friendly websites and responsive web design are now among the hottest topics in the online world.
  • Jagadish Thaker
  • 5,679 Reads 1,023 Shares
The LGBT consumer market, an increasingly coveted segment, is composed of a number of different communities, each representing a unique business opportunity.
  • Mya Reyes
  • 2,835 Reads 78 Shares
One of the most widely influential business thinkers, Peter Drucker, once said, "What gets measured, gets managed."
  • Jason Smylie
  • 2,653 Reads
With about 5 million people, Norway is a small, oil-rich country with beautiful scenery and lots of fish.
  • Daniel Lieberman
  • 2,586 Reads
In less than three years' time, franchisee Samantha Goldsmith opened a whopping 10 Red Mango locations on her native Long Island.
  • Debbie Selinsky
  • 5,749 Reads 10 Shares
Multi-unit franchise operators are about to exceed the 55 mph speed limit (or in this case, the 55% limit).
  • Darrell Johnson
  • 10,007 Reads 1 Shares
As the father of four attending sporting events with his children, Joe Hertzman noticed that when they ordered ice cream they always requested waffle cones.
  • Debbie Selinsky
  • 5,494 Reads 8 Shares
People are overwhelmed with the complexities of their own lives and are desperately seeking a way to maximize happiness in their home and work lives
  • Multi-Unit Franchisee
  • 5,019 Reads
A Gallup poll from earlier this year shed light on an ugly little secret in the business world: Most American workers either hate their jobs or don't care one way or the other about them.
  • Multi-Unit Franchisee
  • 4,665 Reads 39 Shares
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All too often, service is not a priority for management. Instead of focusing on people--on their customers--they focus on numbers.
  • John Tschohl
  • 5,269 Reads 62 Shares
On average, 43 percent of franchisor G&A--money and human resources--is spent on functions that directly support franchisees.
  • Darrell Johnson
  • 2,777 Reads 17 Shares
Pat Sajak has been hosting TV's Wheel of Fortune for the last three decades but now he's playing host to a new franchise concept and the payoff could be huge.
  • Kerry Pipes
  • 6,073 Reads 184 Shares
We asked Jeff Platt, CEO of Sky Zone Indoor Trampoline Park, how the brand sets standards and measures the performance its sales and development department.
  • Jeff Platt
  • 3,945 Reads
We asked Art Tinajero, senior director of field marketing at The Johnny Rockets Group, to discuss how the brand measures the effectiveness of its consumer marketing efforts.
  • Art Tinajero
  • 5,033 Reads
Last month, in Part 1 Joe Mathews introduced the theme of a franchisee-centered, results-oriented culture. He began by discussing the different types of management styles and cultures that exist in franchising - or at any company, for that matter.
  • Joe Mathews
  • 2,296 Reads 1,023 Shares
Feeling butterflies in personally uncomfortable situations is a human condition. We all know and have experienced this.
  • Steve Olson
  • 2,558 Reads 30 Shares
"Google," which became a verb in June 2006, is among many new verbs that have transformed the way we speak--and interact.
  • Nate DaPore
  • 9,444 Reads
Sometimes leaders gain followers by being flashy and charismatic. And sometimes role models are people like Spencer Smith, the soft-spoken Colorado multi-unit, multi-brand franchisee who has earned his success by "following the program" and the Golden Rule.
  • Debbie Selinsky
  • 10,221 Reads 5 Shares
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