Francorp to Sell Franchises for Franchisor Clients

Posted Mon, 2008/12/29 - 19:31 by Janet Sparks

OLYMPIA FIELDS, Illinois (Blue MauMau) - Francorp is teaming up with MarketCorp International to assist franchise companies in selling more franchise locations. Through their "Own Your Own Business Seminar Program" they are promoting a two-hour, 100 slide presentation that highlights the advantages and disadvantages of three ways to own a business—starting a business from scratch, buying an existing business or buying a franchise.

The first seminar will be held in Atlanta and is free to the public. The sessions will cover all critical components of running a business, such as advertising, taxes, licenses, employees, state and local laws, financing, sales, accounting, vendors, market trends and business statistics. The meeting will be held in a very prominent, professional hotel meeting room, which was not named.

Franchisors participating in the seminar will have their company highlighted and discussed in detail at the meeting and their marketing materials will be handed out at the end of the slide presentation. MarketCorp will then set up personal interviews with each attendee to discuss their franchise interests. The ultimate goal of the seminar is to match qualified buyers with franchisors, in a meeting at the franchisor's headquarters. MarketCorp will assist in closing the sale, getting a franchise agreement signed and collecting the franchise fees. Participating franchisors will receive a list of all attendees.

"We are limiting the number of franchisor companies to be represented in the seminar to a total of eight. Our goal is to have eight non-competing franchisors, in different offerings," according to a press release. Their long-range goal is to take the seminars to several major cities throughout the U.S. in 2009. It is their belief that in this economy many people are looking to own their own business, because the jobs they once had are no longer available.

Kent Boxberger, President and CEO of MarketCorp International, is also listed as a Regional Director of Francorp. According to his resume, he has twenty-five years experience with Fortune 500 companies in expanding their business success. Mr. Boxberger is also a well-known psychic visionary who has studied and taught others about life's existence as it relates to spiritual perceptions from the past, present and future.

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Who's who in psychics by Guest

Submitted by Guest on Tue, 2008/12/30 - 23:08.

Why publish an article called "top 100 psychics?" If they were psychic, wouldn't they already know?

Now I Have Seen Everything by Guest

Submitted by Guest on Wed, 2008/12/31 - 00:08.

and so hasn't Kent(lol). I mean is this for real? This must be some form of a practical joke.Seriously is this what franchising has come to? I would love to see a prospective franchisees face when he starts with his psycho im sorry i mean't pyschic talk. I almost want to go to one of his seminars just for the entertainment, and to look around the room at peoples faces. I mean come on this is crossing the line. Richard im surprised you haven't had any fun with this yet.

Ol' Kent the psychic by Guest

Submitted by Guest on Tue, 2008/12/30 - 23:06.

You don't need to be a psychic to see ol' Borian coming from a mile away. I wonder if Kent can look into the future and see his career in franchising crashing an burning through guilt by assosciation.

Dr. Kent Boxberger: Spiritual Physician (& Franchise Consultant) by Guest

Submitted by Guest on Tue, 2008/12/30 - 13:29.

http://radiosandysprings.libsyn.com/index.php?post_category=temple April 1, 2007 Downloadable Podcast Dr. Susan Kolb talks with Dr. Kent Boxberger, author of Accelerate Your Spirituality. Dr. Boxberger is a Spiritual Physician who has integrated various forms of spiritual healing throughout his practice of twenty years. Drs. Kolb and Boxberger also discuss topics from the books of author, Caroline Myss, Ph.D. Look for an interview with Caroline Myss about her new book, "Entering the Castle - An Inner Path to God and Your Soul" on an upcoming program.

LOOKING BACK AT KENT'S AMAZING PREDICTIONS FOR 2005! by Guest

Submitted by Guest on Tue, 2008/12/30 - 13:24.

Per the Ventura County Reporter (12/29/05) http://www.vcreporter.com/cms/story/detail/?id=2912&IssueNum=52 "It's a wonder psychic Kent Boxberger even managed to get his predictions down on paper instead of just killing himself to avoid the dystopian world he foresaw in 2005: a “shocking” transition of the U.S. presidency, a more destructive terrorist attack than 9/11, a stock market crash worse than the 1929, hospitals going bankrupt and, oddly, the Braves beating the Padres to go to the World Series. That we could even manage to have a World Series in Boxberger's apocalyptic future is, I guess, the one thing that kept him going."

Francorp by Guest

Submitted by Guest on Tue, 2008/12/30 - 10:59.

I could have sworn that I have seen this exact article on www.francorp1.com. I thought it was illegal to copy someones words as youor own without crediting the author. Maybe you have consulted Kent on these issues before you posted the blog to find out the legal ramifications?

Francorp on trial by Guest

Submitted by Guest on Fri, 2009/01/02 - 12:09.

Does anyone have any information on Don Boroians trial in Florida for the South Beach Naturals fiasco involving Francorp and Carol Brothers ? Maybe the financial burden of defending himself in that trial has caused Don to go outside his system of operations and hire a soothsayer to bring in additional revenues.

It's a press release! by Guest

Submitted by Guest on Tue, 2008/12/30 - 21:28.

It's a press release, intended to be published as many times as possible. Get it?

Francorp Blog by Guest

Submitted by Guest on Tue, 2008/12/30 - 20:48.

What was on the Francorp1 blog recently was a lot of talk about Boroian and his visionary expansion of the company. That may have been premature given some of the information about payroll and psychics. Don never disappoints though, he is the ultamite con man.

Psychic franchise salesman by Guest

Submitted by Guest on Tue, 2008/12/30 - 11:26.

Really? Did the blog on the Francorp site talk about Boxberger being a psychic franchise salesman? Now that would be candid.

Kent Boxberger: Franchise salesman, psychic...& now lawyer by Paul Steinberg

Submitted by Paul Steinberg on Tue, 2008/12/30 - 12:23.

Guest writes: Maybe you have consulted Kent on these issues before you posted the blog to find out the legal ramifications?

I think that the reporter did try to contact Boxberger telepathically.

She left a message in his crystal ball inbox, but he never responded. He wanted her to pay his standard $4.98 per minute consultation fee .

So she just went with the press release.

Paul Steinberg
Franchisee Attorney, New York City, Ph: 212-529-5400

Paul Steinberg, Franchisee Attorney, New York City, Ph: 212-529-5400

Psychic franchise salesman? by Paul Steinberg

Submitted by Paul Steinberg on Mon, 2008/12/29 - 23:05.

Sparks writes: Mr. Boxberger is also a well-known psychic visionary who has studied and taught others about life's existence as it relates to spiritual perceptions from the past, present and future.

Is Janet pulling our leg?

Paul Steinberg
Franchisee Attorney, New York City, Ph: 212-529-5400

Paul Steinberg, Franchisee Attorney, New York City, Ph: 212-529-5400

Re: Psychic franchise salesman? by FuwaFuwaUsagi

Submitted by FuwaFuwaUsagi on Mon, 2008/12/29 - 23:33.

To the best of my knowledge BoxBerger is a self proclaimed psychic. I am not surprised that someone who preys on the stupidity of others as a psychic has simply moved on to a larger type of con via franchising. Somehow it seems like a natural fit.

FuwaFuwaUsagi

"Never underestimate the power of stupid people in large numbers."

FuwaFuwaUsagi

"Never underestimate the power of stupid people in large numbers."

Terrible commentary on the state of investment intelligence by RichardSolomon

Submitted by RichardSolomon on Wed, 2008/12/31 - 06:24.

that people are out there in large numbers (those Fuwa fears most) with sufficient financial resources to actually sign their own financial death warrants. No one who consulted a competent pre investment due diligence resource would ever buy anything from or through FranCorp.Ergo, FranCorp must depend for its success upon the most stupid people on earth with qualifications to become franchisees - - including - almost normal body temperature - enough resources to handle the fiction that is Item 7 in every FDD - delusional regarding business reality in any context other than as an employee of some company. If you think it's bad here in the USA, I can reliably confirm that the Brits invest on worse information than the Americans, and the Europeans still believe in divine right of conntrol and that divine right of control is there for their benefit. My latest encounter - a few weeks ago - was a group that bought the rights to an EU country from a truly bozo USA franchisor - did not have the financial resources to perform even its first year's obligations - knew they lacked the resources to perform - believed that they could fail to perform, make flimsy excuses for not performing, and have the right to keep the territory (and thereby exclude the USA franchisor from re-entering their country). Brits are told on discovery day that if it doesn't work out the franchisor will buy back their franchise and give them their money back - not told that in any document - just orally. They actually believe it! When they are in trouble, they get terminated. No one will talk with them much less buy them out. The plight of the Aussies is already being discussed elsewhere on BMM. Will they stop offering themselves up as targets during open season? Forgetaboutit! Therefore, it can reliably be posited that we should be grateful that we have FranCorp. Right?

Richard Solomon, FranchiseRemedies.com, has over 45 years experience with franchise litigation and crisis management. He is a graduate of The Citadel and The University of Michigan Law School

Richard: I think your by FuwaFuwaUsagi

Submitted by FuwaFuwaUsagi on Wed, 2008/12/31 - 13:11.

Richard: I think your thoughts reflect the logical progression of societies that have tended to disavow the blessings of liberty. To be free is to take responsibility for your own life and that of your charges. Often that demands painful sacrifice and an understanding of honor, which to a large extent is a cultural phenomena, although it also appears a latent genetic trait. This lack of diligence seems to come form those who think the Government is their benefactor.

FuwaFuwaUsagi

"Never underestimate the power of stupid people in large numbers."

FuwaFuwaUsagi

"Never underestimate the power of stupid people in large numbers."

Privilege/Responsibilty v Rights/Duties by michael webster

Submitted by michael webster on Wed, 2008/12/31 - 15:36.

Our political landscape is littered with talking heads who mouth nothing but rights/duties talk.

Somehow, in the space of a century or less, the older talk of privilege and responsibility has been swept aside.

I think that it is still important to identify the responsiblities that come with privileges, whether those privileges were earned or bestowed.

Michael Webster, a franchisee attorney in Toronto, Ontario, publishes a website on business opportunities and franchises called "The BizOp News"

Michael Webster, a franchisee attorney in Toronto, Ontario, publishes a website on business opportunities and franchises called "The BizOp News"

Michael: Responsibility by FuwaFuwaUsagi

Submitted by FuwaFuwaUsagi on Wed, 2008/12/31 - 15:46.

Michael: Responsibility comes from a sense of honor. Confiscating the fruits of one's labor is a form of slavery, in fact it is the essence of slavery. And it is high time people identify it as such. The acceptance of government transfers of wealth is nothing less than the acceptance of stolen goods. Once again people need to understand the essence of these principles. Too many want a collective to fulfill the desires their talents are not able to provide. The concept of a nameless collective needs to be erased and the image of thugs in alley bashing men and women in the back of their heads and pillaging their wallets should be used in order to accurately convey the essence of Government mandated transfers of wealth.

FuwaFuwaUsagi

"Never underestimate the power of stupid people in large numbers."

FuwaFuwaUsagi

"Never underestimate the power of stupid people in large numbers."

Fuwa ain't no hobo by Barbara Jorgensen

Submitted by Barbara Jorgensen on Thu, 2009/01/01 - 13:49.

"Responsibility comes from a sense of honor." People who have any respect for themselves will work and be responsible for their families welfare. I have seen men and women work two or three jobs to take care of their families. These people are to be respected and they are people of honor. "Confiscating the fruits of one's labor is a form of slavery. in fact it is the essence of slavery. And it is high time people identify it as such. The acceptance of government transfers of wealth is nothing less than the acceptance of stolen good. Once again people need to understand the essence of these principles." In franchising the zors that premeditate their schemes to scam people of their money is a form of slavery. It is the essence of slavery. (Robbing people of all they have.) Taxing people who work and do the right things is nothing less than the acceptance of stolen goods from people who are honorable. "Too many want a collective to fulfill their desires their talents are not able to provide." I have heard many people say, "I don't know how to do it." They know nothing about money management, spend everything when they make it and are extremely jealous of those who accomplish a nice car, nice home their children are dressed nice. Even to the point where they say, "Why should they have that? I have nothing." If they look close into their lives you will see one is into having a good time and spending money when they shouldn't. Have you ever read the book, "The Richest Man In Babylon?" Excellent book. I have also seen people on welfare for many years. Now I understand they are not allowed to do this. Regardless there are people who do not know how to sacrafice to get to the next step, manage themselves or their money. They don't know how to do it. Giving people money for doing nothing is not the answer. Granted there are incapable people who need help. I believe it should go back to the churches or non-profit organizations where people can donate money for the down trodden who need help.(Monitored to make sure everything is done on the up and up.) Government transfering the wealth is not the answer. How do you monitor greed? That opens another can of worms. I think Fuwa's comment is awesome.

Amen Fuwa by Barbara Jorgensen

Submitted by Barbara Jorgensen on Wed, 2008/12/31 - 17:12.

Amen.

Help me understand what Fuwa just said. by Guest

Submitted by Guest on Thu, 2009/01/01 - 00:15.

Can you provide a one sentence summary? thanks.

Re: Help me understand what Fuwa just said. by Pat O'Henry

Submitted by Pat O'Henry on Thu, 2009/01/01 - 09:15.

Translation: Those who pay taxes and royalties or receive something for nothing are slaves and thieves, giving away their liberty and honor.

Cowboys and hobos by Guest

Submitted by Guest on Thu, 2009/01/01 - 11:58.

"Those who pay taxes and royalties or receive something for nothing are slaves and thieves, giving away their liberty and honor." That's crazy talk from the mindset of cowboy and hobo drifters.

Fuwa aint no cowboy. by RichardSolomon

Submitted by RichardSolomon on Thu, 2009/01/01 - 12:21.

Obviously you are not a mormon. According to them, Jesus drifted around till he ended up one day in Utah. In Utah he learnt to ski and annointed his ski instructor. At least that's how I heard it.

Richard Solomon, FranchiseRemedies.com, has over 45 years experience with franchise litigation and crisis management. He is a graduate of The Citadel and The University of Michigan Law School

Finest Snow on Earth by Don Sniegowski

Submitted by Don Sniegowski on Thu, 2009/01/01 - 12:58.

I've not heard that story but IF true, that drifting and annointing seems to have paid off because Utah's powder snow provides some MIGHTY fine skiing -- along with some mighty fine ski instructors.

I have heard of icons, studies, celebrities by Barbara Jorgensen

Submitted by Barbara Jorgensen on Mon, 2008/12/29 - 23:47.

to entice people to sign a franchise agreement. A Psychic? I can't believe it.

It was more fun in the good old days. by RichardSolomon

Submitted by RichardSolomon on Thu, 2009/01/01 - 08:42.

A client of mine who owned a large franchising company-national brand - very successful - even franchisees made good money - had once been offered the rights to the state of his home by Col Sanders. A lawyer told him it was a scam and would never go anywhere. Someone else bought his state - you know that story. From then on he hated all lawyers and was dying for a fried chicken deal. The story made the circuit. One day a smooth bore from the old south contacted him and offered him a deal on a fried chicken franchise for his entire state. [You can see this coming, can't you] The first I hear of it is that he is there in their office and wants me to fly down immediately. There is an oleagenous young woman of rather prodigious features who about every 15 mionutes or so looks longlingly at him and says "I really get turned on by a man who can make a decision". Used to doing the impossible in a very short time, I talk him out of it. But the point is that, in the good old days, we knew how to sell things. If you wanted to sell cars, you put a hot babe next to/on/draped over the car and took a picture. That sold cars. If you wanted carload orders from retail chains with automatic reorder authorization, you took a bunch of bimbos to the trade show and offered them to the chain buyers. When I was doing due diligence on fashion company acquisitions in the 1960s, and on toy companies in the 1960s, women were always proferred to distract the due diligence process. The feminist movement has not made women any less readily available or attractive to male buyers. Nowadays, if you are dealing with a woman buyer, there are plety of Chippendale type guys who can do the same job. I know you disapprove of this, but it was a lot more fun in the goood old days. Some 50ish, overweight, crude company executive could, for just his signature on an order, have an experience that would make up for everything he had ever had to endure trhoughout his career. It almost never failed. In my day a psychic was a circus freak you visited for 25 cents.

Richard Solomon, FranchiseRemedies.com, has over 45 years experience with franchise litigation and crisis management. He is a graduate of The Citadel and The University of Michigan Law School

Have we no by Ray Borradale

Submitted by Ray Borradale on Tue, 2008/12/30 - 00:43.

hypnotists? Now that would work!

Oh that's right - they are called 'brokers' in franchising land.

Do you think Francorp might have a credibility problem? The word in the street is that sometimes that can negatively influence a business .... even in franchising.

The more things change; the more they stay the same.

re: psychic franchise salesman? by Boudica

Submitted by Boudica on Mon, 2008/12/29 - 23:26.

WOW.... talk about a conflict of interest. As a psychic he tells you that your franchise is probably doomed to fail (if he's any good!) but as a franchise salesman he tells you that the probabilty of success is high. The mind boggles......

Reminds me of something by Guest

Submitted by Guest on Mon, 2008/12/29 - 23:16.

I once drove by a "Psychic Reader" who went out of business, complete with a "For Rent" sign draped over the window. I said to myself, "Shouldn't they have predicted that they would fail and not signed that lease?"

Re: Reminds me of something by Guest

Submitted by Guest on Tue, 2008/12/30 - 13:21.

Kent Boxberger's one of the best to come out of Akashi University http://www.akashicuniversity.com/newsletters/nov04.htm#psychic ...although the mustache went out of style in the 70s.

Re: Re: Reminds me of something by Guest

Submitted by Guest on Wed, 2008/12/31 - 04:10.

"...although the mustache went out of style in the 70s." He should have seen that coming!

Francorp expanding revenue streams by Guest

Submitted by Guest on Mon, 2008/12/29 - 22:52.

Francorp is desperate for cash flow. They recently missed payroll again, and their Chief Operating Officer and lead attorney have left the company in the last month or two. Don is still in arrears to Uncle Sam and I am sure the economy is putting a squeeze on the worlds largest franchise consulting firm.

Re: Francorp expanding revenue streams by Ray Borradale

Submitted by Ray Borradale on Tue, 2008/12/30 - 00:06.

Guest wrties; "recently missed payroll again, and their Chief Operating Officer and lead attorney have left the company in the last month or two. Don is still in arrears to Uncle Sam ...."

This is what happened at Midas and I am sure Kleins and others; and if it happened in Australia a few times, I am sure it was recorded many more times in the US. Does it matter that Francorp is a consultancy - chapter 11 awaits. You don't have to be a psychic to know where that is heading.

We should all remember that psychics have been around for thousands of years and the most recent major event was when we all evaporated at the turn of the century. Seems like yesterday that I was alive. Damn it!. I just realised that if those idiots had been right ... I would have died a franchising success. Just my luck!

The more things change; the more they stay the same.

Francorp to Sell Franchises for Franchisor Clients

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