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Maid Brigade Is Giving Away Franchises To Military Veterans
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Caution; "Business Opportunities"
1 Jul 2009 | 4:57 pmHave you ever heard this?"If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is."Have you ever been tempted to inquire about "opportunities" that promise; Internet Millions! Make Up To $2,000 Weekly Working From Home Become A Medical Transcriptionist In The Booming Medical Industry Make Money With Foreclosures! Fraud is most often associated with vending machine, display rack, pay phone, medical billing, work-at-home, and some Internet-related business opportunities. Promotions for fraudulent business opportunities often appear in the… -
It's Raining Cats And Dogs. Pet Related Franchise Growth Continues
29 Jun 2009 | 9:22 amIs it my imagination, or are there more and more franchise concepts starting that have to do with the following; Grooming Mobile grooming Dog Daycare Dog And Cat Sitting Dog poop Removal {Still can't quite put my arms around this one. And I don't want to.} Dog Camps Dog Training Is the economy good enough to warrant all of these franchise start-ups? Let's find out.Go to Anita Campbell's Small Business Trends website to find out... -
Are Franchise Companies Ready For A Growth Spurt?
25 Jun 2009 | 4:18 amMonths and months of mostly negative discussions about a mostly negative economy have left a lot of us mostly...well...negative. Is there change in the air?The phone calls and emails that I have been receiving in the last 60 days or so are decidedly different than the ones I had been getting since the middle of… -
A Very Helpful Franchise
23 Jun 2009 | 8:12 amFrom The Daily Franchise News;Jim Wright is the man to call for help, when it comes to mobility... The Naples Daily News reported Wright is the owner of Amramp and one of the company's 40 franchisee-owned operations throughout the nation that sells and installs steel access ramps for the disabled on homes and for events like high school graduation ceremonies. Since opening for business in February, Wright has installed $12,000 in ramps and plans to break $50,000 by the end of 2009. He says Most of the sales are rentals installed on the homes of people with work-related injuries. Wright plans…
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Microloan Information For Veterans
30 Jun 2009 | 6:54 pmThe SBA has a few interesting programs. Did you ever hear about this particular one? "The Small Business Administration began development of the Microloan Program in 1992. Its goal of increasing the availability of loans to small-business borrowers is achieved... -
Jellystone Park Camp-Resorts IS Holding A Cool Video Contest!
23 Jun 2009 | 10:31 amThe Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park franchise is celebrating its 40th anniversary by hosting a video contest at http://www.jellystonefun.com for campers to capture how they have fun at Jellystone Park for a $10,000 grand prize. Continue reading for the details! -
Veterans; Do You Have A TRUE Green Business?
17 Jun 2009 | 6:40 amIf you don't have a real Green business, our friends at the Federal Government could be upset with you. Another words, are you just jumping on the Green bandwagon, and marketing your business as a Green one? I posted this... -
Veteran Business Tips; Inc. Or LLC?
10 Jun 2009 | 4:56 amRush Nigut, a franchise/small business attorney in the Hawkeye State, recently discussed setting up a new business entity, and which way could be right for you, on his terrific blog {Rush On Business} "Whether you are starting a business from... -
Veterans; You May Get A Tax Credit If You Buy A Franchise
8 Jun 2009 | 4:45 pmIt is getting even better to start a franchise business.... From the IFA; "Today, bipartisan legislation was introduced that will assist military veterans who are transitioning from active service to civilian life realize their dream of small-business ownership. Rep. Aaron...
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Tasti D-Lite Keeps Heading West
2 Jul 2009 | 8:35 amIt hasn’t reached the Pacific yet, but Tasti D-Lite is well on its way! As we reported last week, the frozen dessert chain recently debuted in Houston but its westward expansion will continue before the end of the summer in Arizona. The Arizona Republic reported the first Tasti D-Lite will begin dispensing more than 100 flavors of the popular frozen dessert this summer from its new home at 15425 N. Scottsdale Road in Scottsdale. Franchise rights to for the state have been acquired by Jonathan and Jennifer Kaufman, who plan to open at least 40 Tasti D-Lite stores across the state over the… -
And the Winners are…
1 Jul 2009 | 8:46 amIn mid-April, we announced Tossed would be kicking off its second annual salad contest. Well, the winners have been chosen! The Sun Sentinel’s “Sup” blog reported Kisha Maher of Southwest Ranches and Lori Rutsky of Palm Beach Gardens have each won 10 free salads after submitting winning recipes in contests at Tossed restaurants in Pembroke Pines and Palm Beach Gardens. Maher’s Cancun Chicken Salad includes black bean corn salsa, chopped tomatoes, roasted peppers, roasted Spanish onions, tortilla strips, avocado, blackened chicken, cheddar cheese and buttermilk ranch dressing. -
The Right Way to Tan
29 Jun 2009 | 12:38 pmIndependence Day weekend is almost here, which means countless individuals will be hitting the beach to soak up some sun and have some fun. Before setting foot on the sand, however, consider the effects those UV rays can have on your skin. "There's been much debate over the 'right' amount of UV exposure but despite statistics, many people still want that summer glow," said Todd Beckman, founder and CEO of The Tan Company, one of the fastest growing tanning chains in the U.S. "Research shows that vitamin D plays a huge role in overall health and those with low… -
Breakfast is Big in Birmingham
26 Jun 2009 | 12:45 pmIs breakfast the most important meal of the day? It certainly is in Birmingham! The Birmingham Business Journal reported two national franchises are poised to take advantage of the growing demand for quick service and fast casual eateries: the Egg and I and First Watch, the former of which will open in August and the latter which has plans to open three to five area restaurants within the next few years. Quick service and fast casual restaurants are the two shining spots in franchises this year and the only sector forecasted to experience growth, said Alisa Harrison, spokeswoman for the… -
Hannah is HERE!
26 Jun 2009 | 7:56 amSanderson & Associates second VP in a month gives birth! Something’s in the water in here--this blogger needs to check on the Hinckley Schmidt thingy because 2nd VP Kelly Aron had her little Hannah Isabel just 23 days after Evie Marie was born to VP Courtney Thomas here. Enough I say! Three maternity leaves in 15 months is about my limit…congrats to all and the babies are gorgeous.
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Rush on Business
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U.S. Supreme Court Rules on Iowa Age Discrimination Case
24 Jun 2009 | 5:12 amThe U.S. Supreme Court recently handed down a decision in Gross v. FBL Financial Services. The Court ruled that a plaintiff bringing a claim under the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) must show by a preponderance of the evidence that age was the "but for" cause of the employer's adverse employment decision, and that an employer need not show that it would have made the same decision regardless of age, even if the employee produces some evidence that age may have been a contributing factor in the decision. Accordingly, plaintiffs must now prove that age was a factor… -
How Business Gets Done
18 Jun 2009 | 5:00 amI am proud to be one of the authors of How Business Gets Done: Words of Wisdom By Central Iowa Experts. Thirty-two experts from Central Iowa have collaborated to share their best practices on a variety of subjects including marketing, leadership, accounting, and legal. It's a great desk reference for any entrepreneur. Visit lulu.com to pick up a copy of the book. Proceeds go to fund scholarships through www.bizci.org. Hats off to Mike Colwell and Drew McLellan for masterminding such a great book. -
Corporations and LLCs: Tips on Signing Agreements
2 Jun 2009 | 5:00 amWhether you are starting a business from scratch or buying an existing business you should consider setting up a corporation or limited liability company (LLC) before you actually sign any agreements or documents relating to your new venture. To the extent possible, avoid signing any contracts, loan agreements or leases in your personal name. In many cases, however, you may be required to personally guarantee the loan or other debts but it is still recommended that you place those agreements in the company name. It is often surprising how the start-up documents may impact litigation issues… -
Entrepreneurial Resource Guide to Find Money for Your Business
20 May 2009 | 5:00 amLooking for money for your business? Check out the entrepreneurial resource guide from Biz. The guide explores and explains grants, loans and assistance programs. I am excited to speak at the Biz on How To Choose the Right Business Structure for Your Business. The presentation is June 17th at 11:30 a.m. The admission fee is $10.00 and lunch is provided. -
Casey's General Stores Settles Wage Lawsuits for $11.7 Million
12 May 2009 | 5:00 amAccording to the Wall Street Journal, Iowa-based Casey's General Stores agreed to pay $11.7 million to settle two class action wage lawsuits. According to the Department of Labor and industry experts, it is believed that 70 percent (or more) of businesses are out of compliance with wage and hour laws. How can your business help avoid wage and hour lawsuits? See my previous post on the topic here.
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FTC to Empirically Study Fraud - Finally!
3 Jul 2009 | 7:09 amImage via WikipediaThe FTC has finally decided to start studying fraud and not simply rely upon the discredited notion of disclosure for prevention. The FTC held a workshop earlier in the year about consumer fraud. From that workshop, the FTC made a decision to try empirically understand the deterimanents of consumer fraud.The [FTC] Commission has also conducted telephone surveys in 2003 and 2005 designed to measure the proportion of the U.S. adult population that has fallen victim to various consumer frauds.Despite this,surprisingly little is known… -
FTC on Business Opportunity Fraud
2 Jul 2009 | 8:50 amThe FTC has produced a very good video about business opportunity fraud, the buying of a job with unrealistic earnings claims, with Jim Vitale explaining how he personally conned people. Again, however the FTC is relying heavily upon written disclosure to defeat fraud. There is no evidence which supports this view. I have been dealing with the victims of business opportunity and franchise frauds for over 10 years, and the lack of written disclosure is not the problem. (Although, it gives the regulator a handy tool The biggest problem is that the psychological process of wanting to believe in… -
Easy Google Profit Scam
2 Jul 2009 | 8:17 amOne of my simple tests for fraud is this: when a website offering a business opportunity gets more attention than the FTC's site, the business opportunity is very likely a fraud. This particular scheme, also known as "Google Easy Profit" uses a number of different websites:miamigazettenews .com The Miami Gazette News.nyguardian .com (New York Guardian)theatlantatribune .com (The Atlanta Tribune)detroittribunenews .com/homejobs (Detroit Tribune News)detroittribunenews .com/myspace-jobs (Myspace Job Scam)philadelphia-herald .com (Philadelphia Herald News)fresh-off-the-press… -
The Michael Jackson Tributes
28 Jun 2009 | 1:28 pmImage via WikipediaStanton Peele has a good take on the Michael Jackson tributes:"Some people, although revered in some respects, are more inconvenient alive. For example, when the mightily inconvenient Orson Welles returned to the U.S. to receive an honorary Academy Award in 1971, he hectored the audience for funding for his current work (Wells was persona non grata in Hollywood). One member of the audience was heard to murmur, "We should have waited until he was dead to give him an award." After Jackson's death, the tributes poured in from his legion of friends and fans - Liza… -
Is ACN a Pyramid Scam?
25 Jun 2009 | 6:22 amImage via WikipediaAt the scam.com forum, there is considerable debate about whether ACN is a pyramid scam.One poster cites, in support of his theory that ACN is an illegal pyramid scam, two Government announcements, one from Australia and the other from the Canadian Competition Bureau. In the Australian Federal Court, "On 15 November 2004 the ACCC instituted proceedings against Australian Communications Network Pty Ltd, a seller of telecommunications services, for alleged breaches of the pyramid selling scheme provisions of the Act. On 23 March 2005 Justice Selway found that ACN…
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Franchising Your Business
3 Jul 2009 | 2:36 pmHow do you tell when a business 'franchisable'? What are the benefits of franchising, and what is involved? In this article Mark draws on his experience in franchising to explore each of these issues. -
Destination Australia and New Zealand
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How Healthy are Your Franchise Relationships?
20 Jun 2009 | 1:17 amIn this article Greg Nathan explains the 6 reasons why franchise relationships get strained and applies the old adage "if you can’t measure it you can’t manage it." -
Taking your Franchise to the UK and Europe
13 Jun 2009 | 1:40 pmThis article outlines a range of key factors and decisions to consider when evaluating international franchising in the UK and Europe. -
Maintaining a Profitable Workforce
5 Jun 2009 | 8:04 pmIn this article Jerry Wilkerson explains how progressive franchisors encourage and stimulate their employees to think and grow with the system.
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Wheel Rims Can Be Repaired
24 Jun 2009 | 5:05 pmWheel Rims Can Be Repaired! Author: Samantha Mcartney Our vehicles endure a lot of wear and tear, especially certain areas of our vehicle. Areas like the bumper, the hood, the side mirrors, the windshield and our wheel rims. Our wheel rims encounter a lot each day and sometimes get scraped or scratched. It is important to keep our vehicles looking good and that means sometimes having to get auto body repairs. One auto body repair that you may need is wheel rim repair, and it is also one repair that you are surprised can be done. Many times our vehicles wheel rims get damaged from parking… -
Is Window Tint For Your Vehicle
24 Jun 2009 | 4:58 pmIs Window Tint For Your Vehicle? Author: Samantha McCartney With the cost of pretty much everything rising right now more people are not buying new vehicles. Instead they are adding to their current vehicles to make them worth more and more attractive. There are so many different things you can do to enhance your vehicle some of which are affordable and others not so much. If you are looking for an affordable way to improve your vehicles appearance and gain a few added benefits you should consider getting window tint for your vehicle. Find out if Window tint is for your vehicle. Window… -
Offer Perks For Your Customers at Your Franchise
24 Jun 2009 | 4:39 pmOffer Perks For Your Customers at Your Franchise Author: Samantha McCartney Becoming a franchise owner is a great opportunity to own and operate your own business. Franchises are usually more successful than independently started businesses since they have already worked out the bumps along the way and have a working system in place. However that does not mean that you will not have to do work to make your franchise successful. You may even have to put some new systems and promotions in place for your franchise. To get new business and keep the current business takes work, one way to do that… -
San Diego Chamber of Commerce Awards 2009
19 Jun 2009 | 1:03 pmChamber Honors 10 Local Companies at Small Business Awards Luncheon To honor the innovative small businesses that support our local economy and community, the Chamber recognized 10 outstanding local businesses at the Small Business Awards Luncheon & Business Exchange, held on May 27. Ten small business owners received awards for their contributions of new ideas and services to the local marketplace. Two companies, a micro business (10 or fewer employees) and a small business (50 or fewer employees), were honored in each of Darin Andersen, COO of Title Sponsor ESET presents the award for… -
BumperDoc Wins Outstanding Emerging Business Of The Year Award
8 Jun 2009 | 3:45 pmBumperDoc Auto Appearance & Auto Body Repair Franchise Wins San Diego Chamber Of Commerce Outstanding Emerging Business Of The Year Award BumperDoc Automotive Franchise Wins 2009 San Diego Chamber Of Commerce Outstanding Emerging Business Of The Year Award. BumperDoc, Inc., an automotive appearance and body repair specialist company, was awarded the 2009 Most Outstanding Emerging Business of the Year by the San Diego Chamber of Commerce. San Diego, California (PRWEB) June 8, 2009 — BumperDoc, Inc., an automotive appearance & body repair company, was awarded the 2009 Most…
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Great Clips Opens Franchised Salon In Bozeman, Montana
3 Jul 2009 | 10:20 amRob Goggins, vice president of franchise development for Great Clips, Inc., announced the Grand Opening of the company's newest franchised salon in the University Square Shopping Center in Bozeman, Montana. -
New Owner Announced For Valpak(R) Of Minneapolis/St. Paul
3 Jul 2009 | 8:15 amValpak(R), one of North America's leading direct marketing organizations, announces Rand Gottlieb has acquired Valpak of Minneapolis/St. Paul. -
San Jose Blendz, With Our Healthy Fun-Fresh-Food, Is Supporting San Jose State University In Their Effort To Make The City Of San Jose And SJSU A Mode
3 Jul 2009 | 8:10 amWe at Blendz of Downtown San Jose feel that healthy eating is one of the keys to success. Blendz, with our healthy quick-service food, is working at supporting San Jose State University in their effort to make the City of San Jose and SJSU a model for... -
Arby's(R) Restaurants Introduce "The Official Sandwich Of Summer" The BBQ Bacon Cheddar RoastburgerTM
3 Jul 2009 | 6:00 amThe mere thought of summer conjures up a colorful pallet of images - the smoky aromas and tastes of barbecue, the last bell of the school year, and tall, cold glasses of iced tea. As things heat up this July, Arby's is introducing its new BBQ Bacon. -
Craftsman(R) Named Favorite Hand Tools In Popular Mechanics Reader's Choice Awards
3 Jul 2009 | 5:00 amThe results are in and the readers of Popular Mechanics magazine have named Craftsman as their favorite hand tool brand as part of the magazine's 2009 Reader's Choice Awards.
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Rules For Quick And Easy PR
3 Jul 2009 | 6:00 ammsnbc.com: For startup companies with small budgets, gaining an advantage for your new business or a new product through advertising is both a challenging and risky venture. Once the initial budget is gone, there are seldom second chances. A good public relations strategy is an alternative to advertising. Effective PR is a cost-effective way to gain editorial exposure for your product, get more leads, generate more sales and build a great brand. What makes PR so powerful? In a word: credibility. People often see through advertising, but a product mentioned in the context of a news report or… -
A Biz Out Of A Box
3 Jul 2009 | 5:00 amSydney Morning Herald: A franchise might promise a safe entry into business but things can pan out differently. John Kavanagh reports. A conversation that is taking place around lots of Australian dining tables at the moment goes like this: one of the family’s breadwinners has lost his or her job and is wondering what to do with the redundancy payout. On the list of options are paying off a chunk of the mortgage and other debts, putting money into super, taking a holiday or buying into a franchise and becoming a small-business owner. As the economy moves through a serious downturn and… -
Fast-Food Franchisee Considering Micro-Loans For Hourly Employees
3 Jul 2009 | 4:00 amChain Leader: Here’s a way to make sure employees don’t leave you: Make like a payday lender. Steve Jackson is thinking about introducing a micro-loan program at the Bailey Co. The 40-year-old Golden, Colo., business, which franchises 58 Arby’s restaurants, has a history of showing concern for employees. There’s an annual scholarship fund for employees and their dependents, meal discounts and paid time off. Both hourlies and managers qualify. Yet Jackson, a district leader, believes there’s a need to offer workers $200 to $500 loan. He got the idea from reading… -
Accountability With Today’s Security Guards
2 Jul 2009 | 8:00 pmFOXBusiness: Most security firms have not kept up with the available technology. Many still use obsolete procedures. One example is using paper reports to maintain accountability with clients. This outdated system can be easily defeated and time is often abused. To provide a more secure environment, some security firms utilize real-time reporting software and tools that “time and date” stamp each patrol performed. “All of our patrol officers use Telenav GPS tracking,” said Reed Nyffeler, President of Signal 88 Security Group www.signal88security.com/. “This… -
Dollar Thrifty Plans Expansion In Region
2 Jul 2009 | 11:45 amFranchise-net.com: Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group, the US-based parent company of the Thrifty and Dollar Rent A Car brands, is expanding operations in the Middle East and North Africa. The car rental major plans to enter the Saudi market shortly. DTG will launch a pre-paid product for travellers enabling them to use it globally. The expansion plan follows its latest restructuring exercise that saw 35 per cent of job cuts at senior management level and 15 per cent at mid level, taking the total count to 7,500. “We are bullish on the region. At present, the Mena region contributes more…
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Flamers Burgers and Chicken
3 Jul 2009 | 4:51 pmFlamer’s serves premium Burger & Chicken made to order on an open flame in full view of the customer. You can find our locations in food courts throughout the US, Mexico, Puerto Rico and the Philippines. We are in food courts in Class A office buildings, college and universities, hospitals, shopping malls, open area life style centers, also stand alone and drive thru locations. We like any location that has adequate foot traffic to supply our owners with a steady stream of potential customers. Background Year Established: 1987 Year First Franchised: 1987 Franchised Units: 51 Company… -
Tropical Smoothie Cafe
26 Jun 2009 | 6:15 pmTropical Smoothie Café is more than just great smoothies. We have fresh, real fruit smoothies and fresh, high-quality food. At Tropical Smoothie Café, everything is made with the finest ingredients, but not until you order it. You can taste the freshness and quality in our toasted wraps, Bistro sandwiches and gourmet salads. We serve breakfast, lunch and dinner, and are the perfect take-along food. We use artisan breads, premium meats and cheeses, and proprietary sauces along with fresh vegetables. Our smoothies have always been made with real fruit and are packed with flavor and nutrition. -
Shelf Genie
26 Jun 2009 | 6:05 pmThe ShelfGenie Franchise System allows our owners to focus on marketing and sales while leveraging design consultants and installation partners with the following systems and services: · Streamlined Business Processes: Our exclusive 14 Step process allows you, in conjunction with the Business Support Center, installation partners and manufacturer to manage the customer relationship – from welcome call to measurement to building to shipment to installation to final payment. · Centralized Business Support Center: ShelfGenie’s Business Support Center receives all customer calls, schedules… -
Franchise Industry Continues to Draw Workers Wanting to Control Their Future
18 Jun 2009 | 1:11 pmIt seems no matter where one turns these days, they are getting the same message from the business world: workers are taking their future into their own hands and joining the franchise industry. It’s no wonder. In a time when unemployment knocks on the 10 percent figure, and when virtually every industry is being hit with uncertainty, even those who have a job are considering controlling their own destiny. Time and again, it’s proven that franchising offers the best of both worlds: a chance to own a business while enjoying the support and methods of a franchisor. It’s no… -
Exciting Windows
15 Jun 2009 | 7:44 pmExciting Windows! is America’s only nationally advertised Full Service window fashions professionals who come to your home with all window products: blinds, draperies, shadings, and shutters, and exciting ideas to make your room more beautiful…plus an Unbeatable 4-Way Guarantee, and recommended by Michael Payne, celebrity designer of HGTV. Background Year Established: 2002 Year First Franchised: 2007 (had been licensing to the trade since 2004) Franchised Units: 72 franchised and licensed Company Owned Units: None Projected New Units (12 months): States/Countries Registered In: 32…
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Happy Independence Day from Franchise Pick
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Sarah Palin Resigns to Open Franchise (?)
3 Jul 2009 | 2:46 pmDid Sarah Palin resign her Alaskan governorship to start a franchise? If so, which one? Unconfirmed, unqualified and unlikely sources close to FranchisePick.com are abuzz with rumors that Sarah Palin has decided not to run for re-election and to resign her post as Governor of Alaska in order to pursue the American Dream of business ownership as a franchise owner. If Sarah Palin resigned to buy a franchise… which one? Rumors are flying. Some of the leading guesses are: Cold Stone Creamery. It’s well known that the Palin’s are huge Cold Stone Creamery fans, as CST was a… -
Just Between Friends Sells 95th Franchise
2 Jul 2009 | 3:57 amSome businesses are thriving in the down economy… such as those selling used clothing at a discount. One such company, consignment event franchisor Just Between Friends, has just sold its 95th franchise. According to a company press release: Tulsa, OK July 2, 2009 — Just Between Friends (JBF), the nation’s leading maternity and children’s consignment sales event franchise, has announced that it has sold its 95th franchise, as moms across the country are embracing the consignment concept during this recession. “Last August, we had 61 franchises across the country. -
BURGER KING Pulls A Boner With Ad
1 Jul 2009 | 9:43 amI think Burger King pulled a real boner with this fellatio-themed ad. Burger King has recently released an extremely controversial advertisement for their newest sandwich, “The Super Seven Incher.” While the ad was supposedly prepared and only run by a Singapore franchisee, BK appears to be allowing it to circulate on the Internet. Another juvenile attempt at contrived controversy? Share your opinion below.. Not long ago, Quiznos ventured into food porno promo (Will Sex Sell Subs? Quiznos Hopes So.) Burger King seems to be working even harder than usual to make people sick to their… -
MAID BRIGADE Offers Free Franchise for Vets
30 Jun 2009 | 5:52 amNow, my inner smartass urges me to lead with a cynical comment, something like: You defended our Homeland… Now you can clean it! But the franchise marketer in me applauds the professional, well-conceived presentation and the all-out commitment to implementation (including dedicated program graphics, dedicated website, Twitter and FaceBook accounts, panel of judges, 4th of July timing, and PR rep Lisa Sperling’s contacting me via email & Twitter) that Maid Brigade demonstrates. Kind of military in its roll-out. And since I’ve used up my quota of military smart-ass comments…
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Little Jimmy's Italian Ice
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Happy Fourth Of July
30 Jun 2009 | 1:37 pmI am a new dealer for Little Jimmy’s Italian Ice and worked my first event on June 27th & 28th of 2009. I wanted to let you know how pleased I am with your product, service, and most importantly, our customer satisfaction. The event I worked was in Nashville, TN where most people are not [...] -
Sugar – Always have always will!
18 Jun 2009 | 12:26 pmInteresting report from Minnesota Public Radio…reminds me that Little Jimmy’s Italian Ice has never used corn syrup in our Italian Ices and never will… we have been using pure cane sugar in our Italian ices now for close to 75 years! Click here to read the story and listen to their recent radio report - MPR: Sugar [...] -
TOP TEN LIST
11 Jun 2009 | 7:01 amTop 10 reasons to Get started now…. Related posts No related posts. -
Little Jimmy’s Song
14 May 2009 | 2:54 pmCatchy little jingle from one our customer’s daughters in California. Related posts No related posts. -
GOOSEBUMPS FRIGHTENING CART
14 May 2009 | 9:02 amLittle Jimmy’s Italian Ice in Popular Literature Couple of weeks ago, after I put my 8 year old son, Ryan, to bed, he ran downstairs and insisted I look at the opening page of “Say Cheese – And Die Screaming! (Goosebumps HorrorLand Series #8 – # Publisher: Scholastic, Inc. #Pub. Date: March 2009)” I stared at [...]
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Flip Flops for the holiday weekend
2 Jul 2009 | 5:39 amI don’t know about you, but when I think of July 4th, I think of lounging around the Jersey Shore, wearing a pair of shorts and flip flops. For a few decades now, flips flops have been the footwear of the American summer. So when we heard of a new franchise concept called Flip Flop Shops, it stood out as the kind of franchise perfectly suited to thrive in this economy. And we’re not the only believers in this franchise. As Jeff D’Arcy from the Allbusiness.com recently wrote, “Flip Flop Shops is the authentic retailer of the hottest brands and latest styles of flip flops and sandals. -
Pet franchises: barking up the right tree?
1 Jul 2009 | 6:00 amOne franchise sector we’re watching with great interest during the economic downturn is pet franchises. In many ways, the extensive boom of pet franchises over the last decade was one of the clearest indicators that we were all flush with cash. Not only were we pampering ourselves, but the explosion of niche pet businesses showed how willing to pamper the animals we love as well. Polls of consumer attitudes across the board show that people are spending much less than they were in the past and trying to make their money go further. And so perhaps consumers are not buying that new car, but… -
Franchising’s green shoots
30 Jun 2009 | 6:05 amThe stars are aligning for a surge for in franchising, according to another entrepreneurial expert. It’s interesting to see a growing consensus around this point, which we have been suggesting for a few months now. Brian Miller, CFE of The Entrepreneur’s Source, has written a lengthy piece for Franchising Times, in which he talks to a number of franchise experts. His feeling is that franchising is about to make a breakthrough. The nub of his argument is this: Unemployment will continue to rise and create this form of “forced entrepreneurship.” The sooner the credit markets thaw, the… -
Franchise Update June 29th 2009
29 Jun 2009 | 8:10 amIn this week’s Franchise Update, we have news on an exciting franchise conference and a bold initiative linking small business people with high-tech skills providers. Click here to download this week’s Franchise Update, or watch in the player below: If you can see this, then you might need a Flash Player upgrade or you need to install Flash Player if it's missing. Get Flash Player from Adobe. The IFA has announced the line-up for its Franchise Development Super Session which will be held in Los Angeles from September 30th to October 1st in the Westin Bonaventure Hotel and Suites. Karen… -
Upcoming IFA conferences
25 Jun 2009 | 4:44 amWe’d like to pass on two important notices from the world of conferencing. Do remember how informative (and fun) February’s IFA convention was? Well the IFA wants everyone to know that early bird booking to attend next year’s event has opened. The 2010 IFA annual conference will be held in San Antonio from February 5- 8th. The IFA has opened early-bird booking for members to IFA members only until September 15. Early bird booking means a saving of $50 on registration fees. But if you book online today, you can save $100 on booking fees. There’s more info here. It will be the 49th…
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Franchise Executives, a new interactive social network, adds Franchise / Social Media Expert
2 Jul 2009 | 7:52 amPRLog.Org – Global Press Release Distribution Franchise Executives, a new interactive social network, adds Franchise / Social Media Expert By Franchise Executives Dated: Jul 01, 2009 Recognized franchise industry veteran, Paul Segreto, brings extensive experience in all aspects of franchising and social media to Franchise Executives for the benefit of network members seeking an interactive environment in which to share ideas. Franchise [...] -
Talking PR, Franchising & Social Media with Arment Dietrich CEO, Gini Dietrich
2 Jul 2009 | 7:22 amAs we do quite often, Gini Dietrich, CEO at Arment Dietrich PR, and I, communicate on Twitter, on Facebook, by email and by phone, about a multitude of things, both business and personal. Sure, we banter and kid a great deal along the way. But when the discussion turns to franchising, communications and social media, [...] -
CEOs and Social Media
30 Jun 2009 | 11:44 amToday, Gini Dietrich, CEO at Arment Dietrich PR presented an interesting question on the company blog, F.A.D.S. (the Fight Against Destructive Spin), “Should CEOs Spend Time On Social Networking?” Of course, always having to add my two cents, I responded accordingly. “I would be surprised if any CEO of a publicly-traded company had a social media [...] -
Understanding Social Media Metrics
29 Jun 2009 | 7:38 amSocial media is exciting, and is finally being embraced by franchise organizations. Many are beginning to test the waters, albeit very cautiously. Some have been pleasantly surprised and wonder why they didn’t venture in this direction sooner. Others, have been quite confused but are reluctant to give up. Perhaps if they could quantify and analyze [...] -
Local Marketing Challenges: What is a Franchisee to do?
23 Jun 2009 | 7:23 pmI believe the most common local marketing challenges in a franchise organization are the typical franchisee’s lack of marketing 101 skills, their inability to develop a defined marketing strategy, and certainly their inability to execute any marketing plan. However, let’s be fair. They may not have learned about marketing and marketing strategies. Now, here’s something [...]
