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Are You Practicing The Ten Rules of Successful Franchising?

Posted Fri, 2012-05-25 08:58 by Lonnie Helgerson

We talk the talk - but when was the last time you did a serious health check in your franchise system to ensure that your brand values, mission and principles are clearly understood and practiced by everyone, including headquarters staff, field support personnel, franchisees, shareholders, and stakeholders?

Franchisor Attorney Speaks on Franchisee Bills

Posted Wed, 2012-05-16 13:39 by Janet Sparks

While recent California and Massachusetts proposed bills initiated by  franchisees have been unsuccessful in getting passage, one franchisor attorney expects to see them resurface for future consideration. And, he reminds, Vermont’s similar bill will be voted on later this year.

2011 Lawsuits through the Eyes of DLA Piper

Posted Wed, 2012-04-25 11:37 by Janet Sparks

WASHINGTON – As we are now well into 2012, a look back at last year’s pertinent legal cases is important for franchisors and their attorneys.

A Network Designed to Hear

Posted Tue, 2011-06-07 13:49 by Don Sniegowski - Back to Podcasts

chief operating officer Bill Dunn and chief customer officer Scot Crain of franchisor Auntie Anne's

PODCAST — Soft pretzel chain Auntie Anne's is engaged in a franchisee love affair. Satisfaction among its 300-plus franchise owner-operators is second to none in franchising.
5:01 minutes (2.01 MB)

What Makes A “World-Class” Franchise

Posted Fri, 2010-05-21 11:02 by Jeff Johnson

I am often asked what it takes to become a world-class franchise. The answer is simple, but far from easy to achieve.

Bob Purvin: "Franchisee Associations Are Growing But We Should Be Seeing More"

Posted Tue, 2008-07-15 04:43 by Don Sniegowski
SAN DIEGO (Blue MauMau) - Mr. Robert Purvin, a franchise law expert and chair of the American Association of Franchisees and Dealers, discusses his disappointment over the last decade on the lack of progress franchisees have made in protecting their rights.