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Larry Lee had a built-in advantage when he leveraged his career in real estate and shopping center development to include franchising.
- Debbie Selinsky
- 5,990 Reads
If Del Taco were a sports team, Paul Hitzelberger would not only be its MVP, he'd also be the GM and coach.
- Debbie Selinsky
- 10,111 Reads 1,021 Shares
The list of accomplishments is long for Paul Hitzelberger. He was a senior officer with General Mills, part of the Coast to Coast franchise...
- Multi-Unit Franchisee
- 8,367 Reads 1 Shares
The best franchisees are some of the hardest-working and kindest people around. They provide customers with consistent products and services, give back to their communities, and provide jobs for thousands of employees.
- Kerry Pipes & Eddy Goldberg
- 6,621 Reads
Four years ago David Griffin had just purchased 25 Jiffy Lube stores in Colorado. The stores were underperforming, some were dilapidated, and the U.S. economy still at one of its all-time lows.
- Kerry Pipes
- 7,133 Reads 1 Shares
We live in a world where law firms commonly have billable hourly quotas that their attorneys must meet, and substantial hourly rates as well.
- Carl Khalil and Sada Sheldon
- 7,133 Reads
Franchise Update's Multi-Unit Franchising Conference just wrapped another winning event that attracted record numbers and offered another stellar lineup of keynote speakers and industry titans.
- Multi-Unit Franchisee
- 8,545 Reads
When we profiled David Griffin in 2010, he had just purchased 25 Jiffy Lube stores in Colorado. The stores were underperforming, some were dilapidated, and the U.S. economy still at one of its all-time lows.
- Kerry Pipes
- 10,255 Reads 1 Shares
There's a sign on the wall in Charles Haney's Burger 21 restaurant in Voorhees, N.J., that he believes lists all the best ways to succeed. One, he says, defines who he is: "B-different."
- Debbie Selinsky
- 8,639 Reads 3 Shares
One of Charles Haney's favorite things about his new Burger 21 restaurant in Voorhees, N.J., is a wall sign that he believes lists all the best ways to succeed.
- Debbie Selinsky
- 6,311 Reads 1,014 Shares
Two former Air Force vets will soon be taking flight by opening an Interim HealthCare in Salt Lake City.
- Multi-Unit Franchisee
- 7,635 Reads 1,014 Shares
When we first got to know William Bruce late last year (MUF 2012, 4th Quarter issue) it was clearly apparent that he values people.
- Kerry Pipes
- 8,746 Reads 1,023 Shares
Jim Fitlow is a lifelong skier and as he loves to say, "Turning is highly overrated."
- Debbie Selinsky
- 5,140 Reads
Franchising is a tough business, and succeeding even tougher. But with a keen eye on the bottom line, customer service, and community involvement, there are a handful of multi-unit franchisees who rise to the top.
- Kerry Pipes
- 6,580 Reads 1 Shares
When Jim Fitlow skis, he goes at it full tilt. In fact, one of his favorite quips is, "Turning is highly overrated."
- Debbie Selinsky
- 7,576 Reads 126 Shares
As a youngster, Greg Cutchall watched his father and uncle struggle to make ends meet with their two A&W restaurants and told himself he would never go into that business.
- Kerry Pipes
- 8,265 Reads
When one brand just won't do, growth-hungry franchisees add new ones. And why not?
- Kerry Pipes
- 5,311 Reads 44 Shares
David Grimaud grew up in the car repair business. His father, Joe, operated a Midas shop in Alexandria, La., where David spent many days working as a teenager.
- Kerry Pipes
- 6,871 Reads 105 Shares
Don Copus likes to roll up his sleeves and get in the game with his employees, literally.
- Multi-Unit Franchisee
- 5,055 Reads 2 Shares
David Grimaud's father, Joe, operated a Midas shop in Alexandria, La., where David spent many days working as a teenager.
- Kerry Pipes
- 10,767 Reads 4 Shares
At least six times a year, Don Copus gathers his Hungry Howie's employees for a corporate outing where you may find the Berkley, Mich.-based franchisee batting for one softball team, pitching for the other, or manning the grill.
- Helen Bond
- 10,245 Reads 5 Shares
Franchising is big. And so are some of its franchisees. Just take a look at our "Mega 99" list (page 54) and you'll see what we mean!
- Multi-Unit Franchisee
- 6,314 Reads 1,023 Shares
It was a late night of channel surfing that gave this former surfer-turned-franchisee a life-changing idea to feed the hungry.
- Multi-Unit Franchisee
- 7,134 Reads 50 Shares
For William Bruce, chief operating officer at Abundant Brands in American Fork, Utah, a late night of channel surfing turned into a life-altering idea to feed the hungry.
- Helen Bond
- 6,856 Reads 97 Shares
Some multi-unit franchisees take it to the limit. They're not content with one or two or even a handful of units.
- Kerry Pipes
- 5,484 Reads 50 Shares
Since national health care reform was signed into law in March 2010, it has generated strong reaction from multi-unit franchisees and small-business owners across the nation.
- Debbie Selinsky
- 5,405 Reads 1 Shares
As savvy franchise companies continue to flourish in a volatile 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
- 6,431 Reads 189 Shares
In this issue's glimpse into a franchise start-up, I'll share the challenges and the victories I've encountered in attempting to differentiate our emerging EarthFruits Yogurt brand within its red-hot category and the resultant commoditization occurring within the space.
- Keith Gerson
- 4,376 Reads 60 Shares
In case you haven't heard, franchises hold a place of honor in the world of data thieves. In fact, chains are the favorite target of hackers trying to steal payment card information. The most recent figures from Visa indicate that up to 97 percent of data compromises are suffered by smaller merchants and "specifically franchisees"--particularly those in the restaurant, clothing, sporting goods, and hotel industries.
- David Ellis
- 6,950 Reads 69 Shares
Franchisors seeking to grow in a tight credit environment and slow economy are turning to private equity to counter a slowdown in financing and cash flow. For struggling systems, capital "infusions" or outright acquisition by private equity firms can replace diminished royalties and franchise fees; for successful brands, this source of additional capital can be used to accelerate growth and provide a competitive advantage.
- Eddy Goldberg
- 4,665 Reads 58 Shares
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