Alaska Feature Articles

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Informative articles to support business buyers, franchisees, and franchisors in Alaska.

From Summer Job to CEO: Rich Wilson Leads a Turnaround at CertaPro Painters

Rich Wilson needed to earn money for his college education. The way he saw it he had two choices.

Kerry Pipes
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CEO Profile: Rich Wilson Leads a Turnaround at CertaPro Painters

Rich Wilson needed to earn money for his college education. The way he saw it, he had two choices.

Kerry Pipes
8,290 Reads 2 Shares

Above And Beyond: Steve Baliva Uses His Friday's To Go Extra Mile During Hurricane Sandy

Just before Hurricane Sandy slammed into the New Jersey coast, Tom's River, N.J., resident and franchisee Steve Baliva was huddling with team members from his area T.G.I. Friday's restaurants to try to prepare for what many forecast to be the storm of the century.

Debbie Selinsky
5,697 Reads 74 Shares

Development Minded: Michael Knobelock is Always Thinking Ahead

Michael Knobelock has always been in sales. As a 14-year-old growing up in Houston, he sold newspaper subscriptions and was a top salesman, earning between $400 and $500 a week in the 1970s.

Kerry Pipes
11,984 Reads 14 Shares

The Winner's Column

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
9,571 Reads 1,014 Shares

Should I Stay or Should I Go?: Developing a Successful Transition Strategy

You've worked hard to build your multi-unit franchise business, and now it's time to step back--not only from the day-to-day operations, but perhaps from the business itself. Is it time to let go? Can you? Will the business continue without you?

Eddy Goldberg
6,553 Reads 1,021 Shares

A Man of Many Talents

John Prince has done a lot in his 66 years. He's been a radio talk show host, reporter, stockbroker, and even ran a small hot dog and soup stand. He's worked at SmithBarney, Citibank, been a multi-concept owner, and even started his own franchise brand (more on that later). He's seen franchising from more than both sides now.

Eddy Goldberg
17,759 Reads 5 Shares

What Makes a Franchise Great for Women

If you're looking to add women franchisees--and according to every statistic, you should be (more are looking, and more have the means and skills), then you should know what women want (our apologies to the movie).

Linda C. Ray
4,460 Reads 25 Shares

Area Developer 50: Papa Murphy's Take 'N' Bake Pizza

In some parts of the country, Papa Murphy's is still unknown. The typical reaction, according to Senior Vice President of Development Kevin King is, "You've got a thousand stores?"

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Cruise Franchising Enters Rich New Waters

The cruise industry has been growing at an average rate of more than 8 percent since 1980. An estimated 84 million passengers have set sail on a cruise of two days or more in the past 25 years. Of that 84 million, 64 percent took to open waters in the past 10 years, and 33 percent during the last five, according to research by the Carlson Travel Network.

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Area Developers: How Do They Do It-and Why.

John D. Prince is a franchise owner on the grow. His current flags include Applebee's, Aaron's, Famous Dave's, and Hooters. His holdings are concentrated mainly in Utah, where, owing to the state's unique liquor laws, he also owns and operates three private sports bars. He got involved in Applebee's by necessity, when his Ponderosa Steakhouses were tanking in the early 1990s, and has steadily added new sites-and new concepts-ever since.