http://www.franchise-chat.com/resources/resources.htm Bringing franchising information, expertise and advice - from around the world - to one place. en-us Copyright 2012 Franchise-chat.com callum@franchise-chat.com (Callum Floyd) info@franchise-chat.com (Callum Floyd) http://cyber.law.harvard.edu/rss/rss.html 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/are_all_franchisee_training_programmes_alike.htm?src=rss&feat=20120511 No, say Michael Seid and Kay Marie Ainsley, Managing Directors of Michael H. Seid & Associates, LLC. Franchisors listen up. Franchisees look out. mseid@msaworldwide.com (Michael H. Seid) Buying a Franchise Fri, 11 May 2012 20:44:55 GMT http://www.franchise-chat.com/resources/are_all_franchisee_training_programmes_alike.htm?src=rss&feat=20120511 http://www.franchise-chat.com/resources/2012_apr_new_zealand_franchising_confidence_index.htm?src=rss&feat=20120504 The Franchize Consultants' April 2012 Franchising Confidence Index demonstrates growing business confidence across a number of measures crucial to franchisor and franchisee success. callum@fcnzl.co.nz (Dr Callum Floyd) Surveys and Trends Fri, 04 May 2012 23:39:08 GMT http://www.franchise-chat.com/resources/2012_apr_new_zealand_franchising_confidence_index.htm?src=rss&feat=20120504 http://www.franchise-chat.com/resources/franchisee_satisfaction_and_buying_a_franchise.htm?src=rss&feat=20120427 Callum Floyd, Director of Franchize Consultants, explains why you should consider franchisee satisfaction when buying a franchise. info@franchise-chat.com (Dr Callum Floyd) Buying a Franchise Fri, 27 Apr 2012 21:39:25 GMT http://www.franchise-chat.com/resources/franchisee_satisfaction_and_buying_a_franchise.htm?src=rss&feat=20120427 http://www.franchise-chat.com/resources/finding_international_franchise_partners.htm?src=rss&feat=20120421 Brian Duckett, Chairman of The Franchising Centre, provides insight into his approach and experience for international expansion. brian@thefranchisingcentre.com (Brian Duckett) International Franchising Sat, 21 Apr 2012 23:31:20 GMT http://www.franchise-chat.com/resources/finding_international_franchise_partners.htm?src=rss&feat=20120421 http://www.franchise-chat.com/resources/negotiation_and_the_franchise_relationship.htm?src=rss&feat=20120414 Jerry Wilkerson of Franchise Recruiters Ltd harnesses his extensive experience in both franchising and political life to explore negotiation and successful franchise relationships. Prepare to leave a dollar on the table. franchise@att.net (Jerry Wilkerson) Buying a Franchise Sat, 14 Apr 2012 11:34:31 GMT http://www.franchise-chat.com/resources/negotiation_and_the_franchise_relationship.htm?src=rss&feat=20120414 http://www.franchise-chat.com/resources/finding_expert_franchising_help.htm?src=rss&feat=20120406 Mark Siebert, CEO of iFranchise Group, explains how choosing the right experts during your early franchising phase can translate to long-term success. msiebert@ifranchise.net (Mark Siebert) Franchising a Business Fri, 06 Apr 2012 22:00:35 GMT http://www.franchise-chat.com/resources/finding_expert_franchising_help.htm?src=rss&feat=20120406 http://www.franchise-chat.com/resources/is_franchisee_satisfaction_building_or_burning_your_franchisee_system.htm?src=rss&feat=20120331 Franchisee satisfaction is a crucial measure for franchisors. This article covers why franchisee satisfaction is important, including key consequences. The contributors to franchisee satisfaction are also explored. info@franchise-chat.com (Dr Callum Floyd) Franchise System Management Sat, 31 Mar 2012 07:18:32 GMT http://www.franchise-chat.com/resources/is_franchisee_satisfaction_building_or_burning_your_franchisee_system.htm?src=rss&feat=20120331 http://www.franchise-chat.com/resources/retail_modeling_the_science_behind_encroachment_avoidance.htm?src=rss&feat=20120324 Michael Seid, Managing Director of Michael H Seid & Associates discusses design and management issues relating to territories - and encroachment avoidance. mseid@msaworldwide.com (Michael H. Seid) Franchising a Business Sat, 24 Mar 2012 07:00:04 GMT http://www.franchise-chat.com/resources/retail_modeling_the_science_behind_encroachment_avoidance.htm?src=rss&feat=20120324 http://www.franchise-chat.com/resources/10_building_blocks_for_a_successful_franchise_system.htm?src=rss&feat=20120316 10 great franchisor practices (and reminders) that will position them and their franchisees in good stead, long-term. franchiseknowhow@yahoo.com (Ed Teixeira) Franchise System Management Fri, 16 Mar 2012 20:18:13 GMT http://www.franchise-chat.com/resources/10_building_blocks_for_a_successful_franchise_system.htm?src=rss&feat=20120316 http://www.franchise-chat.com/resources/knowing_yourself_and_buying_a_franchise.htm?src=rss&feat=20120309 FranchiseDirect.com outlines some important personal factors to consider when evaluating a franchise. info@franchisedirect.com (Franchise Direct) Buying a Franchise Fri, 09 Mar 2012 20:21:11 GMT http://www.franchise-chat.com/resources/knowing_yourself_and_buying_a_franchise.htm?src=rss&feat=20120309