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Leaders by their very nature are under pressure to have advanced intellectual and emotional intelligence. In today's economy, they better add one more - VQ, The Vision Quotient.
  • Scott Klososky
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Franchisors traditionally include liquidated damages provisions in their franchise agreement.
  • Anthony Calamunci
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As is always the case, I learned a lot at the annual Multi-Unit Franchising Conference this year.
  • Mel Kleiman
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In part three, we look at strategies you can employ to take the momentum and ideas gathered at your convention into your franchise operations and as a recruiting tool for the next conference.
  • Evan Hackel
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You'll recruit new franchisees much faster if you initially understand, prepare, and learn the best methods for selling franchises.
  • Steve Olson
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When Kevin Osterfeld's "dream job" as a stockbroker didn't turn out so dreamy, he decided to switch things up.
  • Debbie Selinsky
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Until recently, a franchisee was considered an independent business operator doing business in the style, under the trademark, and in the name of the franchisor. However, district court filings by franchisees in Massachusetts, Minnesota, Pennsylvania, and California are pushing the boundaries on the franchisor/franchisee relationship.
  • Jim Mulcahy
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In the ever-changing world of social media, much has changed in how franchisors are using these emerging platforms to reach customers.
  • Eddy Goldberg
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FUSR bring you positive news each month, highlighting brands that are adding units, increasing comp store sales, innovating, and continuing to grow, both domestically and overseas.
  • Eddy Goldberg
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In my previous column I made several suggestions for successfully navigating our times to a brighter future.
  • Carol M. Schleif
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Franchise agreements typically give the franchisee an option to renew, but renewal is often conditioned on the franchisee's execution of the franchisor's "then-current" form of franchise agreement.
  • Scott C. Walton
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Tint World
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When things get quiet at Carla Fryar's Great Clips salons in Northfield and New Prague, Minn., she tells her employees to hit the road--dressed as the brand's mascot, Sudz, a life-sized blue shampoo bottle.
  • Eddy Goldberg
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Most franchise systems would like to attract quality multi-unit franchisees and enjoy the benefits of having fewer franchisees operating more units, and reap the efficiencies gained in support, marketing, and training.
  • Marc Kiekenapp
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In what can only be described charitably as a misguided undertaking, an assemblyman in California has decided that one of the few bright economic stars still shining in California--its large, strong, and relatively problem-free franchising economy--needs to be restrained.
  • Michael Seid
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When Edwin Sarkissian and his family emigrated from Iran to the United States in 1996, he was a young boy who longed for a computer.
  • Debbie Selinsky
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Many companies dramatically accelerate their growth and success using public relations. PR has emerged as an effective tool to reach the ultimate consumer and franchise prospects in a myriad of industries.
  • Lane Fisher
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Guerilla marketing, grassroots marketing, local store marketing... Whatever you call it, all sales are local, to paraphrase former U.S. Speaker of the House Tip O'Neill.
  • Eddy Goldberg
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Recently, janitorial supply companies have been the subject of litigation in which the franchisees claimed that instead of being independent contractors, they were in fact employees of the franchisor.
  • Richard S. Mulligan
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As president and chief executive of Bennigan's Franchising Company, I have the honor of being at the helm of a renaissance.
  • Paul Mangiamele
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The Multi-Unit Franchising Conference was held in Las Vegas this past April. Would it surprise you to know that 70 percent of all revenue generated by Las Vegas casinos is non-gaming revenue?
  • Jack Mackey
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Ed Doherty knows how to "wow" people. In fact, he has command of the word and he knows how to use it.
  • Debbie Selinsky
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McAlister's Deli
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One of the largest uphill battles a franchise owner faces is combating the costs associated with hiring, training, and retaining good people, particularly in businesses with a high turnover rate.
  • Jason Hamilton
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It's probably true that most people who work with us will never care as deeply as we do about building our business and serving our clients.
  • Dr. Nido Qubein
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A new international survey of companies identifies some unique and surprising social media trends.
  • Multi-Unit Franchisee
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Everyone knows the value of a sponge: it absorbs water. This is a pretty good deal.
  • Steve LeFever
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As we deliver more and more local websites for franchisees worldwide, one thing has become evident: mobile traffic is increasing.
  • Jeremy LaDuque
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Guerilla marketing, grassroots marketing, local store marketing... Whatever you call it, all sales are local, to paraphrase former U.S. Speaker of the House Tip O'Neill.
  • Eddy Goldberg
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During the initial stages of an exit strategy engagement with our clients, we spend considerable time gaining a full understanding the client's business.
  • Dean Zuccarello
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If you don't believe tracking leads and campaign activity is an important driving force for success, you might be letting your competition run away with more than you think.
  • Anne Gillaspie
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Too often businesses getting started with social media overlook the need for a plan.
  • Daniel Lieberman
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