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HigherMe was founded by a former multi-unit franchisee to optimize the hiring process. Our technology ensures you're hiring better quality candidates, reduces turnover and saves time and money.
Since the invention of the first car in 1886, many business opportunities have emerged in the automotive sector including a variety of automotive franchises.
- Emma Pearson
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So many good things are happening so quickly in franchising these days, it's hard to keep up (even for us!). So welcome to "Good News!" - our monthly roundup of franchise growth, finance, international expansion, milestones, and other positive news from franchisors large, medium, and emerging.
- Eddy Goldberg
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The franchise model appeals to people seeking financial security and schedule flexibility, which is a combination that is rarely found in corporate America.
- Emma Pearson
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The franchise business model is no longer a man's game. More and more women are finding a business home in the franchise world - and liking it very much, thank you!
- Kerry Pipes
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Outsourcing work that needs to be done on their homes, whether it be on the outside or inside, is something many time pressed Americans are doing.
- Emma Pearson
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So many good things are happening so quickly in franchising these days, it's hard to keep up (even for us!). So welcome to "Good News!" - our monthly roundup of franchise growth, finance, international expansion, milestones, and other positive news from franchisors large, medium, and emerging.
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First, congratulations on joining a franchise! You've avoided many startup headaches, and now development work, brand building, systems development, and business model refining are all off your plate.
- Ben Midgley
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Don't let the GDPR bite your bottom line!
- Eddy Goldberg
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There are many reasons why you may be thinking of opening your own fitness business. Maybe you want to be your own boss because you’re tired of working for someone else or need more flexibility.
- Emma Pearson
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Whether you're a franchisor or franchisee, a newbie or a seasoned pro, this book has something for you.
- Eddy Goldberg
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As we near the perpetual end-of-year market ritual of review and predict, we suspect that few strategists called this year's twists and turns in the domestic and geopolitical scenes with any great degree of accuracy.
- Carol M. Schleif
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SPONSORED Open a Red Mango FranchiseBased in Dallas and with more than 300 locations across the U.S., Mexico, El Salvador and Uruguay, Red Mango is a rapidly-expanding retailer of all-natural frozen yogurt, and healthier eating options. |
It will always be a fact in business that change is coming. Successful organizations must be willing to consistently innovate and adapt from the top down. Consider these steps to ensure you are tackling the questions of when, why, and how to adapt.
- Champ Rawls
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So many good things are happening so quickly in franchising these days, it's hard to keep up (even for us!). So welcome to "Good News!" - our monthly roundup of franchise growth, finance, international expansion, milestones, and other positive news from franchisors large, medium, and emerging.
- Eddy Goldberg
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This past June, the White House announced a program intended to widen the scope of the government's apprenticeship and skills training programs.
- Darrell Johnson
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So many good things are happening so quickly in franchising these days, it's hard to keep up (even for us!). So welcome to "Good News!" - our monthly roundup of franchise growth, finance, international expansion, milestones, and other positive news from franchisors large, medium, and emerging.
- Eddy Goldberg
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Thinking of going global in 2018? These countries are worth a look.
- William Edwards
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Hudl, a sports video software company based in Lincoln, Neb., has a system for feedback they refer to as #RealTalk. Playing off the slang phrase "real talk" (curt honesty), the team uses the phrase to denote when a conversation has taken a serious turn.
- Gregory Ciotti
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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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Food--fast, slow, casual, takeout, sit-down, delivery--is by far the largest single sector in franchising.
- Eddy Goldberg
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A report produced for the IFA at the beginning of this year, the Franchise Lending Matrix, forecasted approximately 15,200 new units would be added in 2011. We're at the halfway point of 2011. It's a good time to check the progress.
- Darrell Johnson
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Listening is one of the fundamental principles of social media and Web 2.0.
- Franchise Update
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SPONSORED Open a Elements Massage FranchiseWhen simplicity is the essence of your business model, clients and owners benefit. Clients want a predictably wonderful experience with every visit. You want a business that takes the guesswork out of daily operations, so you can focus on growth... |
In our premiere issue of the Franchise Consumer Marketing Report, we began reporting some of the findings from our first-ever Franchise Consumer Marketing Study.
- Franchise Update
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Menchie's, the Encino, California-based frozen yogurt franchise brand, is turning to technology to separate itself from the competition while building an even stronger bond with its customers.
- Franchise Update
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In an article entitled "Customer Satisfaction and Stock Prices: High Returns, Low Risk," author Claes Fornell discusses the result of extensive research and studies that prove that an increase or decrease in customer satisfaction not only greatly impacts each individual organization, but has a significant impact on the future health of the economy.
- John DiJulius
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Anand Gala can remember working in his family's Jack in the Box restaurants when he was still in elementary school.
- Anand Gala, CEO, Gala Corp.
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A guy walks into a bar. The place is teeming with beautiful women and he's looking to make a connection. After he's shown off some of his best moves on the dance floor, one particularly attractive lady approaches him.
- Denise Lee Yohn
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When it comes to customer service, do you know the rating for your company, location, or department?
- John DiJulius
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Program planning for the Franchise Consumer Marketing Conference, to be held June 14-15th in San Francisco's Omni Hotel, is moving full steam ahead.
- Franchise Update
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Now that we are freshly off the annual rite of late fall--the annual budget process--it might be a good time to consider how it could be done differently next time around. Conceptually, the budgeting process for franchise companies is pretty simple: pick some revenue numbers that build off the previous year's performance and do the same for expenses.
- Darrell Johnson
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The 2011 Annual Franchise Development Report (AFDR) shows steady growth, based on improvements over last year in two key performance metrics - franchise leads and franchise sales. The AFDR is an annual survey of CEOs and senior development executives conducted by Franchise Update Media Group (FUMG) to provide a comprehensive research guide to sales and lead generation in franchise recruitment.
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