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Mike Bidwell is a leader who is clear, pragmatic, and to the point. "I'm passionate about creating opportunities for others to grow," says the 57-year-old president and CEO of The Dwyer Group.
  • Kerry Pipes
  • 4,494 Reads
This past September Value Place, the largest economy, extended-stay hotel brand in the U.S., named Kelly Poling executive vice president and chief marketing officer.
  • Kerry Pipes
  • 5,287 Reads 1 Shares
Digital ordering has taken a giant leap forward, but Noah Glass, founder of Olo (online ordering), says that for foodservice brands it's only the beginning.
  • Noah Glass
  • 2,783 Reads
Franchise Update mystery shoppers, posing as qualified prospects, surveyed attendees at the 2014 Leadership & Development Conference for best practices in lead generation, follow-up, and recruitment.
  • Debbie Selinsky
  • 5,692 Reads 4 Shares
Litigation resulting from mandatory system changes can be eliminated (or at least reduced significantly!) by following these four tips.
  • Cheng Cohen
  • 8,637 Reads 1,014 Shares
How to sign your best franchise candidates by fulfilling their real needs during the sales process.
  • Jim Bender
  • 3,401 Reads 14 Shares
Doug Koegeboehn is a great example of the connection between ad agencies and franchise brands.
  • Kerry Pipes
  • 5,356 Reads 1 Shares
You might say John Hewitt has had a taxing career. In fact, over 45 years he's founded, developed, and managed two of the top three tax companies in the country.
  • Kerry Pipes
  • 5,130 Reads 2 Shares
Patrick Risko spent nearly two decades working in the banking industry, then left to pursue his passion of helping seniors and their families.  He now operates the FirstLight Homecare franchise in the greater New Haven, Conn. area.
  • Multi-Unit Franchisee
  • 6,211 Reads
Batteries Plus Bulbs CEO Russ Reynolds is thinking beyond the battery as he takes the brand in a newly expanded direction and chases $1 billion in annual sales, part 2: management style, personal, and bottom line.
  • Kerry Pipes
  • 5,364 Reads
Batteries Plus Bulbs CEO Russ Reynolds is taking the brand in a newly expanded direction as he chases $1 billion in annual sales.
  • Kerry Pipes
  • 9,253 Reads
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Summertime blues got you - and your sales team--down? Here are 7 tips to beat the doldrums and re-energize your team.
  • Eliot Burdett
  • 4,093 Reads 1,023 Shares
After two decades in franchising, Shahid Hashmi has an aggressive growth plan that he predicts will top $150 million in revenue in the next 10 years.
  • Multi-Unit Franchisee
  • 25,532 Reads 33 Shares
Social media marketing news you can use. This week: 3 free photo apps to improve your social media marketing; Millennials get more political on Facebook; website accessibility for the physically impaired; and the changing face of holiday marketing campaigns as traditional holidays lose traction among younger generations.
  • Daniel Lieberman
  • 4,834 Reads 38 Shares
JGJO Development Co. LLC inks new deal to bring at least 10 Arooga's Grille House & Sports Bar locations to Long Island and Queens area of New York.
  • Multi-Unit Franchisee
  • 9,129 Reads 5 Shares
These 5 publications have something for every consumer marketing pro - and beginner. They include: "The 7-Minute Buyer's Guide to Choosing Your Customer Support Solution"; "An Introduction to Mobile Marketing"; "The New CMO Guide: A Handbook for Marketing Leaders"; "Search Engine Optimization;" and "Marketing Automation Strategy: Benchmarks for Small & Medium Business."
  • Eddy Goldberg
  • 3,202 Reads
Mike Bidwell, CEO and president of The Dwyer Group, discusses his career path from franchisee to the top of the C-suite at the 8-brand, $1 billion franchisor - larger now after acquiring Service Brands International (June 12) and The Grounds Guys of Canada (June 18).
  • Kerry Pipes
  • 4,702 Reads 1 Shares
Steve Sager has relied on forward-thinking innovation to build a career that includes opening more than 265 Subway stores during his 30 years in the business.
  • Multi-Unit Franchisee
  • 14,807 Reads 9 Shares
When I purchased Putt-Putt in 2004, I realized the primary challenges associated with a 50-year-old brand would be 1) to experience continued growth, and 2) to reinvigorate the brand to appeal to a younger consumer base by delivering more value to our customers.
  • David Callahan
  • 7,450 Reads 1 Shares
As you go about your day-to-day routine, you may have noticed some new ways to pay; and if you received a new debit or credit card recently, you also may have noticed the new chip embedded in it.
  • Tom Epstein
  • 11,014 Reads
2015 AFDR highlights: Website mystery shopping of nearly 150 brands reveals most franchisors have a long way to go to excellence; social channel usage still lacking.
  • Eddy Goldberg
  • 4,548 Reads 34 Shares
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Wienerschnitzel's CMO, Doug Koegebohn, loves his new job at this 53-year-old brand.
  • Kerry Pipes
  • 5,888 Reads 1 Shares
Simplification and a renewed focus on business and life have taken center stage for Anand Gala since we profiled him in 2010.
  • Kerry Pipes
  • 7,526 Reads
Social media marketing news you can use. This week: NYU professor predicts the future of Apple, Amazon, Facebook, and Google; free web images for marketers; Google+ on the way out?; sending money with Facebook Messenger; and Twitter wins court case protecting free speech, anonymity.
  • Daniel Lieberman
  • 3,747 Reads 36 Shares
4 ways franchise brands can leverage technology to improve the effectiveness of their field support teams.
  • Chris Taylor
  • 7,467 Reads 3 Shares
Beyond surveillance: 5 things to know about using video intelligence to enhance employee and store performance and boost your bottom line.
  • Matt Steinfort
  • 3,744 Reads
When it comes to franchising, Shahid Hashmi has just one regret: he wishes he'd gotten into it earlier.
  • Helen Bond
  • 12,572 Reads
Dzana Homan's story is one of inspiration and perseverance. She grew up in Yugoslavia where she spent a happy childhood filled with friends and surrounded by a large extended family.
  • Kerry Pipes
  • 4,649 Reads 1 Shares
As president of a leading franchise technology company, I'm afforded a unique vantage point as I get to study the trends, patterns, habits, and behaviors of hundreds of franchisors.
  • Keith Gerson
  • 4,691 Reads 6 Shares
Diana Hovey says she came to know and love Corner Bakery Cafe over a cup of coffee at a unit in her neighborhood.
  • Kerry Pipes
  • 5,432 Reads 1 Shares
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