Blogs

AAFD: Excellence in Organizational Governance

Paul Steinberg — Sat, 10 May 2008 15:00:13 -0700

Mr. Robert Purvin, chair of the American Association of Franchisees and Dealers, has spent two decades building an organization to change the dynamics of franchising.

Dick Rennick, New CEO of Assisting Hands Franchise System

Jim Coen — Wed, 07 May 2008 05:18:10 -0700

Franchise entrepreneur Dick Rennick was recently appointed CEO of Assisting Hands, a franchise system that provides non-medical, in-home care to peopl

5 Tech Questions to Ask

BjEmerson — Tue, 06 May 2008 13:12:12 -0700

When evaluating a franchise system, many do not understand what questions to ask related to technology. While the answers can sometimes be even more confusing, an appreciation of the platforms

AAFD Standards Committee Put in Awkward Position

Don Sniegowski — Mon, 05 May 2008 22:16:42 -0700

The American Association of Franchisees and Dealers' 16th Annual Conference has convened in Newport News, Virginia and its Total Quality Franchising awards were presented Monday night.

7 Habits of Highly Successful Franchise Owners

Mufflerman — Sun, 04 May 2008 06:05:20 -0700

Franchise owners would do well to heed the 7 habits of successful franchisees.

Franchise Investment Due Diligence In Hard Times

RichardSolomon — Sat, 03 May 2008 23:42:55 -0700

We are not now in NORMAL times. How does this fact affect risk assessment in franchise investment due diligence?

Chains Roll Out Energy Efficient Grills

Bob Frankman — Sat, 03 May 2008 20:37:30 -0700

IRVINE, Calif.- Taco Bell and Burger King are rolling out new energy efficient grills.

Seven Habits of Highly Successful Franchisors

John Hayes — Sat, 03 May 2008 20:32:42 -0700

I began consulting with franchisors in 1979. Several years later I interviewed numerous franchisors for my book Franchising: The Inside Story.