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  • By: Benjamin Foley
  • 6,909 Reads
If you're planning to give or receive an inheritance there are three things you'll need to know. Financial consultants say proper planning will help you and loved ones avoid regrets.
  • Multi-Unit Franchisee
  • 10,611 Reads
The franchise business model is under unprecedented attack by anti-business activists launching a coordinated campaign in cities, states, and at the federal level.
  • Erica Farage
  • 7,684 Reads 35 Shares
Every organization has a chance to deliver a positive customer experience. That experience has many starting points and touch points along the customer interaction.
  • Lisa Ford
  • 9,115 Reads 11 Shares
Sam Anabi has always gained satisfaction from helping others. The former La Verne, Calif. police officer found great fulfillment in law enforcement before an injury changed his career-path.
  • Multi-Unit Franchisee
  • 23,452 Reads 12 Shares
When David Gronewoller was asked to be part of this "Dominators" issue, the Golden Corral franchisee expressed sincere surprise.
  • Helen Bond
  • 11,377 Reads 1 Shares
Vast amounts of energy and treasure have been invested to understand why customers do--or don't--come back. Few questions are more important, since same-store sales growth is built on the backs of loyal customers.
  • Jack Mackey
  • 7,749 Reads 1 Shares
7 common negotiating mistakes that when avoided will help you make power plays that lead to win-win situation in business and in life.
  • Multi-Unit Franchisee
  • 8,292 Reads
New company creates a franchise loan marketplace that connects franchisees in need of capital with investors seeking fixed-income returns.
  • Eddy Goldberg
  • 6,809 Reads 6 Shares
Don Smith is an eternal optimist. And for Smith, the first and largest Valvoline Instant Oil Change franchisee, this positive outlook has paid off.
  • Helen Bond
  • 21,082 Reads 9 Shares
Engagement means a lot of different things to different people. To some it means happy, satisfied team members.
  • Nate DaPore
  • 5,682 Reads 1 Shares
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Thomas Maguire operates a PuroClean franchise to help home owners and business owners with property damage restoration, emergency clean up, and repair services for home owners.
  • Multi-Unit Franchisee
  • 10,254 Reads 2 Shares
Reporters love sources who understand their needs. Getting a call from a reporter who wants to quote you as an expert for his story, review your products or services, or invite you to write an exclusive article for a publication, is a major coup.
  • Ginny Grimsley
  • 6,768 Reads
Jeff Tews and Susan Rather were married for just a year when they entered a new venture as franchisees in the home care field.
  • Helen Bond
  • 9,651 Reads
Now that we're nearing November, it's time to refocus on the business with an eye toward planning for 2015.
  • Steve Lefever
  • 7,728 Reads 1 Shares
Leadership authority Roxi Hewertson exposes 4 myths about what makes a great leader. By changing the way you think about leadership you can change the effectiveness of your business.
  • Multi-Unit Franchisee
  • 7,761 Reads 4 Shares
You want your customers to talk about you. Positive word of mouth advertising can enable your most loyal customers to not only talk about you but also to keep doing business with you. So give them something to talk about.
  • John Tschohl
  • 7,533 Reads
Gary Grace's life in franchising has been marked by several major achievements and milestones.
  • Eddy Goldberg
  • 7,848 Reads 1 Shares
Hopefully, you've heard that the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) has changed... again.
  • Giles Witherspoon-Boyd
  • 16,334 Reads 1 Shares
Two diverse partners blend together to be active in their Checkers franchiser business and their community.
  • Multi-Unit Franchisee
  • 7,679 Reads
Organizations have leaders and managers. But there is a stark difference between the two and each has different skills sets. Can you recognize leaders from managers?
  • John Tschohl
  • 8,482 Reads
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To celebrate and recognize the achievements of multi-unit and multi-brand franchisees, we again turn our annual focus to multi-unit franchisees we like to call "Dominators."
  • Kerry Pipes
  • 7,983 Reads 1,023 Shares
Sam Anabi's time as a police officer in La Verne, Calif., laid the foundation for his business focus of helping those in need.
  • Debbie Selinsky
  • 7,140 Reads
Bobby and Lori Forrest have one of the highest multi-store averages in the Sport Clip system. Together they have bought existing under-performing stores and turned them around consistently. As a husband-and-wife team, their strengths and weaknesses complement each other.
  • Multi-Unit Franchisee
  • 9,356 Reads
You have good and poor employees, it's an unfortunate fact of life. But you need all of your employees to get along and work well together. Here are 10 effective ways to identify difficult employees and tips for helping coworkers get along better.
  • Multi-Unit Franchisee
  • 9,660 Reads
Craig Joy, who works side by side with employees on the sandwich line at his Checkers restaurants in Florida, is known for his people-driven approach to business and the high retention rate of what he calls his "incredible team."
  • Debbie Selinsky
  • 8,023 Reads
Checkers co-franchisees Bruce Keehn and Andrew Lynn don't seek photo ops or newspaper articles about all the good they do in their communities.
  • Debbie Selinsky
  • 7,956 Reads 8 Shares
Employees are on the frontline and the face of your business to customers. It's important that they show customers they care about them. Here are 11 strategies to help operationalize caring.
  • Multi-Unit Franchisee
  • 9,433 Reads
Veteran entrepreneur shares tips for balancing business and personal life while working from home. She's a serial entrepreneur who offers advice for maintaining professionalism in business without sacrificing or feeling guilty about your family.
  • Multi-Unit Franchisee
  • 5,757 Reads 1,023 Shares
Chris Moore, a multi-unit Watermill Express franchisee, is in the enviable position of knowing exactly who his customers are, what they want, and why—and where—they want it.
  • Debbie Selinsky
  • 7,469 Reads 1,021 Shares
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