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For more than a decade now, Franchise Update has deployed teams of mystery shoppers to evaluate the performance of sales teams, specifically their responses to phone and online queries from qualified prospects. The companies surveyed each year are franchisors registered to attend the annual Leadership & Development Conference who ask to be mystery shopped. This year, our telephone mystery shoppers phoned 155 franchisors and submitted forms on 132 recruitment websites; and a separate team evaluated the websites themselves.
- Eddy Goldberg
- 5,738 Reads
A great franchise in a poor location will become a poor business. When it comes to site selection, one difference between an independent tenant and a franchisee is that, presumably, the franchisee will be getting real estate help and support from the franchisor.
- Dale Willerton
- 74,605 Reads 11 Shares
"Mystery shopper": two words that strike fear in the hearts of franchisors with poorly managed sales departments and weak sales processes. But for those on top of their development game, who always have a finger on the pulse of their sales team, it's simply a validation of what they already know.
- Kerry Pipes
- 5,960 Reads
As we continue to mine Dave Melton's book, <i>Hire the American Dream</i>, I thought it would be interesting to highlight a case study that demonstrates just how successful smart hiring can be. Here Melton describes his experience hiring an immigrant.
- Kerry Pipes
- 4,116 Reads 88 Shares
In my 20-year journey of understanding leadership fundamentals, I have found change to be constant and adaptability to that change as the number one indicator of personal success.
- Tom Welter
- 5,973 Reads 143 Shares
Should a franchisor sign the head lease and sublease the space to a franchisee or allow the franchisee to enter into his or her own lease agreement with the landlord? Both options are viable, but which is more practical and better for you?
- Dale Willerton
- 10,219 Reads
Just like any business, the franchising business is one that I have seen evolve tremendously over the past 30 years. While many of the cornerstones and crucial elements - product, simplicity, control, and support - remain the same, so much is changing.
- Larry Feldman
- 4,162 Reads
Franchise Update Media Group (FUMG), the leading industry resource for franchise development, today announced its 2011 conference schedule. The Multi-Unit Franchising Conference is April 27-29 at The Venetian in Las Vegas; the new Franchise Consumer Marketing Conference is June 14-15 at the Omni in San Francisco; and the Franchise Leadership & Development Conference is October 12-14 at the Intercontinental, Buckhead Atlanta.
- Franchise Update Media
- 5,922 Reads 3 Shares
Franchise Update Media Group (FUMG), the leading industry resource for franchise development, today announced its 2011 conference schedule. The Multi-Unit Franchising Conference is April 27-29 at The Venetian in Las Vegas; the new Franchise Consumer Marketing Conference is June 14-15 at the Omni in San Francisco; and the Franchise Leadership & Development Conference is October 12-14 at the Intercontinental, Buckhead Atlanta.
- PRESS RELEASE
- 6,471 Reads 3 Shares
Franchise Update Media Group (FUMG), the leading industry resource for franchise development, today announced its 2011 conference schedule. The Multi-Unit Franchising Conference is April 27-29 at The Venetian in Las Vegas; the new Franchise Consumer Marketing Conference is June 14-15 at the Omni in San Francisco; and the Franchise Leadership & Development Conference is October 12-14 at the Intercontinental, Buckhead Atlanta.
- PRESS RELEASE
- 6,100 Reads 3 Shares
When a franchise unit or organization runs into trouble, what does your franchisor do to help? Unfortunately, according to several multi-unit operators we spoke with, not much, not enough, nothing at all--and sometimes worse, demanding future royalty payments for closed units, or refusing to allow franchisees to shut or relocate distressed units.
- Eddy Goldberg
- 6,770 Reads 1 Shares
U.S. franchisor interest in Asia seems to be at an all-time high, yet from a legal compliance standpoint it has never been more difficult to enter into many of the various Asian markets.
- Robert A. Lauer
- 9,082 Reads 966 Shares
Like it or not, litigation comes to virtually all franchise systems. Take a moment to see how savvy you are on franchise litigation issues based on real-world cases.
- Jonathan Solish
- 8,003 Reads 1,014 Shares
As savvy franchise companies continue to flourish in this challenging economy, FUSR will continue to bring you good news each month, highlighting brands that are adding units, increasing comp store sales, striking deals with investors, and continuing to grow despite the economy - maybe even because of it. And, as the U.S. struggles through its "jobless recovery," growth-oriented franchisors continue to look overseas for expansion opportunities.
- Franchise Update
- 6,036 Reads 93 Shares
When your candidates arrive at Discovery Day, naturally you'll start with a warm welcome. Explain the purpose, process, and activities for the day to ensure everyone is "aligned" in the right direction. This provides further clarity for your Discovery Day guests and eliminates any potential confusion that may occur during the event.
- Steve Olson
- 6,867 Reads 6 Shares
There is an open debate among attorneys over the value of using social media (blogs, Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter predominantly) and even websites to generate business for themselves.
- Terrence M. Dunn
- 3,752 Reads 17 Shares
Each year, for more than a decade, Franchise Update Media Group has surveyed hundreds of franchisors about their sales and development practices and compiled the results in the Annual Franchise Development Report (AFDR).
- Eddy Goldberg
- 3,813 Reads 10 Shares
I begin this column by stating where I am going with this piece. I am going to put franchise sales legislation and regulation under the microscope, and ask the penetrating question of whether it is, or is not, necessary. (Similar questions should be asked about franchise relationship legislation, but I will leave that for a future column.)
- Rupert M. Barkoff
- 4,373 Reads 17 Shares
One of the most anticipated events at each year's Leadership & Development Conference is the presentation of results from the Annual Lead Generation Survey. This year's survey gathered data on sales and recruitment practices from 126 franchisor participants representing more than 42,000 units (38,563 franchised and 3,528 company-owned). Participants consist of franchisors who have registered for the conference and fill out the survey forms. The responses are sorted out and analyzed to provide an in-depth view into the recruitment and development practices, budgets, and strategies of a wide cross-section of franchisors--and provide the basis of our Annual Franchise Development Report (AFDR).
- Eddy Goldberg
- 5,869 Reads
Over the last several years, a number of jurisdictions have enacted legislation requiring chain restaurants to disclose caloric content and other information regarding their foods. Most commonly, caloric content must be placed on the menu board or menu near the corresponding food item
- Anthony Marks
- 2,008 Reads 3 Shares
Tulsa resident Bill Ramsey had worked hard in the international manufacturing business all his life, and was a bit disappointed when he learned that none of his five children were interested in following him into that industry. He didn't have a lot of family growing up, so he was determined to keep his close.
- Debbie Selinsky
- 7,719 Reads 17 Shares
Over the past 25 years, franchising has continued to develop and become more sophisticated. The reins of the franchisor have passed from the pioneering founders to established management teams with significant industry experience. Today, many of these companies are publicly traded or majority-owned by institutional equity investors.
- Dean Zuccarello
- 5,825 Reads
As a franchisee, you may have found it quite easy to secure a lease with a commercial landlord; however, you may face many roadblocks if, or when, you need to terminate your lease prior to the end of the term.
- Dale Willerton
- 12,670 Reads 1 Shares
Gift cards can be an important component of customer loyalty programs. They can help attract customers, driving sales and brand awareness. New federal rules governing the use of gift cards have recently gone into effect. You certainly should be aware of and comply with the new laws.
- Jan Gilbert and Suzie Loonam Trigg
- 8,196 Reads 198 Shares
This is the last in a three-part series on tackling the challenges posed by growing your organization into a true multi-unit franchise company. So, for those of you who have taken the first steps into replicating your success and going from one unit to two, and then have made the commitment to build a fledgling organization by growing from two units to five...now, my suggestion is, "Why stop there?"
- Mike Pearce
- 3,529 Reads 20 Shares
Long ago, when I was a newly minted junior analyst at a local investment firm, a grizzled veteran noted that it was pointless to be in the investment business if you weren't a long-term optimist. To me, that time-worn piece of advice continues to ring true. Operating from this mantra, I've spent my entire career believing that whatever short-term morass the economy or the market found itself in could be fixed (eventually) by the drive and ingenuity of the American entrepreneurial spirit. I'm hopeful that this time will be no different--although I admittedly find my optimism being severely tested. In nearly 30 years in the business, I've never witnessed such a complex array of issues at play.
- Carol Clark
- 7,792 Reads 35 Shares
As savvy franchise companies continue to flourish in this challenging economy, FUSR will continue to bring you good news each month, highlighting brands that are adding units, increasing comp store sales, striking deals with investors, and continuing to grow despite the economy - maybe even because of it. And, as the U.S. struggles through its "jobless recovery," growth-oriented franchisors continue to look overseas for expansion opportunities.
- Eddy Goldberg
- 10,800 Reads 93 Shares
In my book, Grow to Greatness: How to build a world-class franchise system faster, I present the Six Steps to Selling Success. Step Five is Discovery Day.
- Steve Olson
- 3,895 Reads 45 Shares
BrightStar Healthcare took home first-place honors in this year's STAR Awards for Best Telephone Prospect Follow-Up. Shelly Sun, BrightStar's CEO and co-founder, says that using a pre-qualifier to screen leads has been a critical component of her company's rapid growth.
- Franchise Update
- 5,717 Reads
In the race to boost sales in a tight economy, franchisors are offering many different kinds of financial incentives to attract potential franchisees and to help their existing franchisees survive and expand. Last month, the authors provided an overview of today's economic environment, along with details on what Chick-fil-A, Saladworks, and Friendly's are doing to help franchisees obtain the funding they need. This month, they describe the programs under way at five more franchisors.
- Lane Fisher and F. Joseph Dunn
- 6,234 Reads
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