Franchising.com News for Franchises
Finding Your Optimal Buyer: Sellers Must Learn To Look Beyond Price - When sellers are contemplating a decision regarding the sale of their business, they overwhelmingly select the bidder with the highest price, only to find afterward that this might not have been the best decision for their circumstances.
Jim Collins To Keynote 2012 Multi-Unit Franchising Conference - Multi-Unit Franchisee Magazine announced today that Jim Collins, business expert and best-selling author, will deliver the opening keynote address at the 2012 Multi-Unit Franchising Conference (MUFC).
Growing Up Franchising: Sam Covelli Develops Both His Brands And Employees - Sam Covelli says he grew up in the restaurant business working in his father's McDonald's. Under his father's leadership, Covelli Enterprises eventually grew to 26 locations, one of the largest McDonald's franchisees in the country.
Members Only: Ray Harrigill Builds A Successful Membership-Based Business Model - 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. That's because of lessons he's learned along the way.
Creating Jobs: Zane Tankel Is Taking Matters Into His Own Hands - Zane Tankel is not waiting on any government job programs to help his business.
The Happiness Dividend: You Can Raise The Satisfaction Level Of Your Employees - Nearly every company in the world gives lip service to the idea that "our people are our greatest asset."
Online Only?: Don't Neglect The Personal Customer Service Experience - No one I know would dispute the benefits technology--specifically the computer--has had on every aspect of our lives.
Hacked Off: Ready-made Templates Make For Effortless Hacking - There was a time when a hacker needed exceptional computer skills to breach a system. Only the most talented and experienced computer users could successfully bypass even the most minimal security provisions.
Denny's Queen: Dawn Lafreeda, With 70 Units In 6 States, Is A Brand Champion - "Sometimes interesting things happen in a bad economy," says Dawn Lafreeda, CEO and president of Den-Tex Central Inc. in San Antonio.
What's Your Destination?: How To Plan For Success - Some people wait for the future to happen. Others create their futures.
Growing Like A Weed (Man): Canadian Franchisee, American Franchisor - After 10 years at Union Carbide, Ottawa-born chemical engineer Roger Mongeon wanted to spend less time traveling and more time with his family.
Don't Fear The Power: Enabling Employees To Grow Your Business - 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.
On The Lookout: OSHA Inspectors Are Targeting More Small Businesses - For months, Republicans in Washington have been beating a steady drumbeat about the harm regulations have on businesses, the economy, and job creation.
Diversifier Supreme: Ray Harrigill Keeps Growing With New Brands - 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.
Mega Bucks: Six Movers And Shakers Tell Their Tales - We are always on the lookout for big franchisees, the kind who don't run a half dozen units but dozens of units.
Too Much Fun!: Navigating Through The Winds Of Change - Tom DiMarco knows his numbers--and they're getting bigger every year.
Building Return Through Recognition - Now, more than ever, organizations are looking for ways to motivate their employees to be more productive.
Having It Both Ways: Rodger Head Operates As A Franchisor And Franchisee - 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
Put Your Heart In It: Finding The Good In Your Business - 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.
Working Fundamentals: How To Utilize The "Soft Skills" That Can Create Success - We've all heard the platitudes about having a positive attitude. But does it really make a difference in the workplace?
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