There's good news and bad news for franchise sales and development executives. That's the way Steve Olson, president of Franchise Update Media Group sees it after reviewing the results of the company's most recent Mystery Shopper survey.
- Kerry Pipes
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I can't say enough about the importance of empowered employees in helping a business survive and grow, even in the worst of economic situations.
- John Tschohl
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For months, Republicans in Washington have been beating a steady drumbeat about the harm regulations have on businesses, the economy, and job creation.
- Matt Deffebach
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In 1985, after committing to play for the powerhouse University of Michigan Wolverines, high school football senior John Rotche suffered a career-ending spinal cord injury that left him a quadriplegic.
- Debbie Selinsky
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The previous two editions of the Franchise Update Sales Report introduced the topic and covered Step 1 and the beginning of Step 2 in successful lead generation.
- Steve Olson
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Last month we published a high-level overview of the 2012 Annual Franchise Development Report (AFDR).
- Eddy Goldberg
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Ray Harrigill believes in diversification. His Sunray Companies has restaurants (Bumpers Drive-In), tanning salons (Palm Beach Tan), fitness centers (Koko FitClub), and hotel properties (Hampton Inn), to name a few.
- Tracy Staton
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A few weeks ago I introduced your franchise consumer marketing colleagues to a two-headed turtle named Ditto.
- Melinda Caughill
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We are always on the lookout for big franchisees, the kind who don't run a half dozen units but dozens of units.
- Multi-Unit Franchisee
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Each year we work with FRANdata to compile a list of the country’s largest multi-unit franchisee organizations.
- Multi-Unit Franchisee
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As savvy franchise companies continue to flourish in a volatile 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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Tom DiMarco knows his numbers--and they're getting bigger every year.
- John Carroll
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Now, more than ever, organizations are looking for ways to motivate their employees to be more productive.
- John Tschohl
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In 1969, when high school senior Rodger Head took a job at a Burger King, he had no idea he was entering the business he would stick with for his entire career
- Debbie Selinsky
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As an economist, I see some really challenging times ahead. As a businessman (and professed contrarian), I see some interesting opportunities.
- Darrell Johnson
- 3,534 Reads
The ideal state for all of us at work--from leadership to the front line--is to do what you love in the service of people who love what you do.
- Steve Farber
- 4,889 Reads 186 Shares
We've all heard the platitudes about having a positive attitude. But does it really make a difference in the workplace?
- Lisa Ford
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With 2011 winding down, how are you leveraging people, budgets, brands, and resources to meet development goals?
- Franchise Update
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Business owners across the country have been dealing with one of the longest and most difficult recessions in US history.
- Franchising.com
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What does franchise marketing have in common with a two-headed turtle?
- Melinda Caughill
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Wendy Odell Magus is well-versed in both consumer and franchise sales marketing strategies.
- Franchise Update
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The best part of my job is being invited to speak to associations and corporations all over the world about the best ways to find, hire, and retain great hourly employees and their managers.
- Mel Kleiman
- 5,133 Reads 122 Shares
As we end one year and begin another, this is a good time to take stock of your marketing and branding strategies and execution
- Maria Pergolino
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A powerful and frequently misunderstood aspect of creating an online presence is the necessity of link-building.
- Daniel Lieberman
- 3,041 Reads 6 Shares
When Greg Thomas decides whether to fix or ditch a financially troubled store, he typically thinks big
- Helen Bond
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A State of Washington Appellate Court ruling (Marte v. Hernandez, May 16, 2011) demonstrates that deception can cause even blood relationships to disintegrate.
- Richard S. Mulligan
- 11,060 Reads 677 Shares
Robert Branca, Jr., and his family of Dunkin' Donuts multi-unit franchisees offer the kind of advertisement for franchise success that money can't buy.
- Debbie Selinsky
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Thinking of buying a new franchise? Here are 5 questions to ask the prospective franchisor in order to determine if they will support you with financing.
- Mike Rozman
- 12,877 Reads
Never before has timing been as critical to an organization's success as it is today.
- John Tschohl
- 8,482 Reads 62 Shares
What are some fresh, innovative ways you are using profiling, targeting, and loyalty programs to acquire and retain more customers?
- Franchise Update
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