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Informative articles to support business buyers, franchisees, and franchisors in New Jersey.

Anand Gala can remember working in his family's Jack in the Box restaurants when he was still in elementary school.
  • Anand Gala, CEO, Gala Corp.
  • 3,750 Reads 13 Shares
For more than 20 years Rick Huffman and his two partners--Sam Catanese and Marc Williams--have been building things. They've developed shopping centers, hotels, apartment complexes, a large stock of affordable housing units, and Branson Landing, a $400 million mixed-use project in Branson, Mo.
  • John Carroll
  • 7,067 Reads 2 Shares
I was recently asked the question, "How do you convince small business owners that social media is a must-do? It wasn't difficult to answer as it's something I'm asked almost every day, and my answer remains the same. The reason? Quite simply, it works!
  • Paul Segreto
  • 3,325 Reads 6 Shares
As savvy franchise companies continue to flourish in a challenging economy, FUSR continues to bring you good news each month, highlighting brands that are adding units, increasing comp store sales, striking deals with investors, innovating, and continuing to grow, whether domestically or overseas.
  • Eddy Goldberg
  • 10,377 Reads 1 Shares
A look at today's franchise candidates will reveal they are more sophisticated, better educated, and more technologically advanced than ever before. In addition, and even more so because of the economic downturn over the past few years and subsequent slow recovery, they are extremely cautious.
  • Paul Segreto
  • 6,095 Reads 3 Shares
Ever notice how closely the words intimate and intimidate are in their spelling? Probably not, but that's okay. It dawned on me while writing this, the third article in my series on Socially Engaged Lead Management. It is clear that to succeed brands today must become much more intimate with their customers and prospects.
  • Tom Hochstatter
  • 3,659 Reads 28 Shares
Subodh Patel got his start in franchising during the great Texas downturn of the 1980s. By the late 1980s, the savings-and-loan debacle had spawned the federal Resolution Trust Corporation, which in turn became an overnight bazaar for cut-rate, distressed properties that had to be sold fast.
  • John Carroll
  • 12,140 Reads 2 Shares
Owning and operating a small business was once the exclusive domain of the risk takers of the business world. The true entrepreneur had a distinct flair for creativity, innovation and vision. He, and I emphasize "he", knew how to operate outside-the-box. He knew how to make things happen. Many times, this individual had little choice as he knew from an early age he would be responsible for shaping his future and for making it on his own. Formal education was usually limited and often just a far-fetched dream. Corporate life was not even an option. Besides, he couldn't be told what to do, how to do it and when to do it. No way. No how.
  • By: Paul Segreto
  • 11,112 Reads
Joshua Burton grew up minutes away from the Cherry Hill Mall in Southern New Jersey. In the late 90s, he used to hang out in the food court, where the first-ever Saladworks location still operates today. Burton identified with the Saladworks concept and brand, and watched the franchise thrive throughout his adolescence. When he decided to go into business for himself, it was an easy choice - Saladworks. Today he has three successful locations to show for it, and he hasn't even turned 30 yet.
  • Multi-Unit Franchisee
  • 6,560 Reads 55 Shares
Greg Cutchall never expected to get into the restaurant business. As a youth growing up in Omaha, Nebraska, he saw how tough the business was on his father.
  • Multi-Unit Franchisee
  • 13,212 Reads 1 Shares
As many franchise professionals explore new methods of recruiting franchise candidates, there's been a great deal of discussion on how to incorporate social media into the mix. Sure, social media could be used to generate franchise leads, and, quite effectively... that, I have no doubt. But, it's what comes after generating the leads that concerns me more. So, let's take a look ahead, before jumping in with both feet.
  • By: Paul Segreto
  • 4,313 Reads 12 Shares
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One evening in 1982, Iris Cohn's husband, Dick, came home and told the family he wanted to open a Taco Bell restaurant in the Chicago area. So the couple took their daughter, Jennifer, to one of the restaurants, where they proceeded to order one of every item on the menu. "We were hooked," she recalls. Putting everything on the line, the Cohns became the first Taco Bell franchisees in the Chicago metro area, growing steadily over the years to become one of the brand's largest franchisees.
  • Debbie Selinsky
  • 10,680 Reads 2 Shares
Keith Gerson is currently president and COO of Sopra Brands, a privately held, multi-concept franchise system headquartered in Salt Lake City. The organization is experienced in growing small and large companies in the franchise industry.
  • Franchise Update
  • 3,499 Reads 17 Shares
A guy walks into a bar. The place is teeming with beautiful women and he's looking to make a connection. After he's shown off some of his best moves on the dance floor, one particularly attractive lady approaches him.
  • Denise Lee Yohn
  • 3,593 Reads 5 Shares
When it comes to customer service, do you know the rating for your company, location, or department?
  • John DiJulius
  • 3,493 Reads 99 Shares
The goal of customer experience management is to move customers from satisfied to loyal and, ultimately, to be advocates for the brand.
  • Jack Mackey
  • 8,106 Reads 1,014 Shares
It seems that everywhere you turn there is a discussion or reference to social marketing. With more than 600 million profiles on Facebook alone, the reach is pervasive.
  • Michael Sick
  • 4,573 Reads 1,014 Shares
Franchising is the champion of small business expansion, and Franchising.com is the official home page of the industry, offering 50,000 pages of information for interested consumers. The site is the most comprehensive intelligence and information resource for more than 2,400 franchises worldwide, covering 24 franchise industries, and more than 250 sub-industries.
  • Franchise Update Media
  • 8,242 Reads 25 Shares
Our next financial concept? OPM (other people's money). As a former commercial banker, I've had the opportunity to see both sides of the "debt/leverage" issue. When you go to a bank for a business loan, your banker (whether they tell you or not) will quickly compute your debt-to-equity ratio. As bankers, we viewed debt as an equivalent of risk: the higher your ratio, the more debt you have in proportion to equity. Therefore, the higher your financial risk. Let me explain why this is so. It all goes back to the financial basics: Assets = Liabilities + Net Worth.
  • Steve LeFever
  • 9,619 Reads 1 Shares
There's nothing more American than fast food restaurants - and some of them even serve apple pie! Fast food franchises have been meeting the growing needs of the country's on-the-go car culture and diverse life styles, complete with late-night hours and 24-hour service. For decades, hamburgers, tacos, chicken, pizza, and subs were the mainstay of the fast food sector. In recent years, as customers began seeking healthier options, these standbys have been joined by wraps, smoothies, salads, frozen yogurt, and more. In 2010, one franchisor began offering vending machines containing fresh fruits and vegetables, protein drinks, and other health-oriented snacks.
  • Eddy Goldberg
  • 6,170 Reads 157 Shares
Jason Mann learned early that a career in advertising sales could get you just so far in life. And that wasn't far enough for him. So in 1999, at the age of 30, Mann stepped out of his sales role and joined forces with his father to enter the franchising business.
  • John Carroll
  • 4,244 Reads 11 Shares
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The Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) and its international affiliate, the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB), are currently reviewing proposed new lease accounting rules that, if approved, will significantly affect the retail and restaurant industries.
  • Dwayne Shackelford
  • 11,465 Reads 1,151 Shares
Ask a group of multi-unit franchisees about the importance of customer service and you're likely to get a unanimous response. Strong customer service leads to positive operating results. However, creating a business environment that puts this customer service-focused strategy into action can be more difficult than it seems. The goal is to create a customer experience that brings loyal customers back again and again. One of the most knowledgeable experts on doing just this will be a featured speaker at this year's Multi-Unit Franchising Conference.
  • Multi-Unit Franchisee
  • 4,713 Reads 40 Shares
Tom Kazbour doesn't believe the secret to success lies in studying the ABCs of business. He believes new franchisees can whiz on past most of the alphabet and focus on the letter "V."
  • Debbie Selinsky
  • 15,598 Reads 1 Shares
As savvy franchise companies continue to flourish in a challenging economy, FUSR continues to bring you good news each month, highlighting brands that are adding units, increasing comp store sales, striking deals with investors, and continuing to grow. And, as the U.S. struggles through its "jobless recovery," growth-oriented franchisors continue to look overseas for expansion opportunities.
  • Eddy Goldberg
  • 10,675 Reads 93 Shares
I certainly enjoyed successful broker relationships over the past 20 years. Discovering qualified franchise owners through the professional efforts of franchise and business brokers contributed to the growth of several franchise companies I represented. Based on my personal experience and the insights from hundreds of franchisors who have sold broker-referred prospects, here's how to increase your popularity and closing rates with broker networks.
  • Steve Olson
  • 6,440 Reads 324 Shares
Last month we discussed the shift in online behavior and how it is affecting the way we engage with our prospects and customers. Social engagement is a concept and term we are growing comfortable with, but what is its real impact on growing a franchise business? More specifically, what is its direct impact on us as individuals in our specific roles in franchise growth and development?
  • Tom Hochstatter
  • 2,825 Reads 27 Shares
In 2008 we dodged an international financial meltdown. In 2009 we saw the technical end of the second-longest-running recession in U.S. history. In 2010 we are wrapping up the first year of the recovery in a less-than-robust fashion. Let's look ahead to 2011 and what is in store for franchising and, in particular, access to capital.
  • Darrell Johnson
  • 5,079 Reads 1 Shares
Social network talk is often smothered with how many fans, friends, and followers you have. But what about helping your franchisees increase foot traffic to their businesses?
  • Lisa Wehr
  • 3,829 Reads 116 Shares
Multi-brand franchising allows multi-unit operators to balance risk and ride out the uncertainties of the marketplace in many ways...
  • Multi-Unit Franchisee
  • 5,727 Reads

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