http://www.franchise-chat.com/resources/resources.htm Bringing franchising information, expertise and advice - from around the world - to one place. en-us Copyright 2008 Franchise-chat.com callum@franchise-chat.com info@franchise-chat.com http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss 1440 http://www.franchise-chat.com/images/fclogo-sml.gif http://www.franchise-chat.com/resources/resources.htm Franchise-chat.com - Dedicated to world franchise news, discussion and information 140 35 http://www.franchise-chat.com/resources/wise_counsel.htm Franchise Advisory Councils are an effective way of harnessing franchisees' ideas and driving franchise systems forward, says Win Robinson, Managing Director of Franchize Consultants (NZ) Ltd. Win Robinson <win@fcnzl.co.nz> Franchise System Management Sat, 15 Nov 2008 00:58:39 GMT http://www.franchise-chat.com/resources/franchise_development_doing_it_right.htm Is my business franchiseable and what steps should be taken? Michael H. Seid, Managing Director of Michael H. Seid and Associates, a specialist franchise advisory organisation, provides a logical and comprehensive framework for newcomers considering franchising a business. Michael H. Seid <mseid@msaworldwide.com> Franchising a Business Sat, 08 Nov 2008 07:24:08 GMT http://www.franchise-chat.com/resources/training_your_franchisees.htm Mark Siebert, CEO of iFranchise consulting, explains the importance of training, including headquarters training, onsite training, ongoing training and more training. Mark Siebert <msiebert@ifranchise.net> Franchise System Management Sat, 01 Nov 2008 00:49:45 GMT http://www.franchise-chat.com/resources/fast_food_challenge.htm Dr Callum Floyd explores how franchisors are working to compete and survive in the hotly contested, ever-challenged, Fast Food sector. Dr Callum Floyd <info@franchise-chat.com> Franchise System Management Sat, 25 Oct 2008 00:39:40 GMT http://www.franchise-chat.com/resources/franchising_in_canada.htm David Gray of Aylesworth, Toronto, outlines the legal environment facing foreign franchisors contemplating entry into Canada. David J. Gray <dgray@aylaw.com> International Franchising Sat, 18 Oct 2008 05:37:01 GMT http://www.franchise-chat.com/resources/true_confessions.htm To sign, or not to sign. Former IFA President, Jerry Wilkerson, shares his experiences and views from a franchise sale. Jerry Wilkerson <franchise@att.net> Buying a Franchise Sat, 11 Oct 2008 03:18:35 GMT http://www.franchise-chat.com/resources/franchising_in_india.htm Srijoy Das, a Partner with the law firm Archer and Angel (New Delhi), introduces India's potential and legal issues for expanding foriegn franchisors. Srijoy Das <sdas@archerangel.com> International Franchising Sat, 04 Oct 2008 07:04:56 GMT http://www.franchise-chat.com/resources/hardest_job_in_franchising.htm CEO of iFranchise, Mark Siebert, explores one of experienced franchisors biggest regrets: Compromising quality for quantity during initial franchisee recruitment. Mark Siebert <msiebert@ifranchise.net> Franchise System Management Sat, 27 Sep 2008 02:01:10 GMT http://www.franchise-chat.com/resources/strategies_to_compete_in_a_challenging_environment.htm What are the big name franchises doing to stay in front in the current environment? Smart companies operating in competitive markets are working very hard to improve efficiency, test high-yielding new initiatives, and differentiate themselves from competitors. Dr Callum Floyd <info@franchise-chat.com> Franchise System Management Sat, 20 Sep 2008 02:54:03 GMT http://www.franchise-chat.com/resources/new_italian_franchise_law.htm Philp F. Zeidman, Piper Rudnick LLP Senior Partner, profiles the new Italian law regulating the sale of franchises, and the conduct of franchisors and franchisees. Philip F. Zeidman <philip.zeidman@piperrudnick.com> International Franchising Sat, 13 Sep 2008 09:13:50 GMT