http://www.franchise-chat.com/resources/resources.htm Bringing franchising information, expertise and advice - from around the world - to one place. en-us Copyright 2009 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/2012_jan_new_zealand_franchising_confidence_index.htm?src=rss&feat=20120203 The Franchize Consultants’ January 2012 Franchising Confidence Index finds a rebound in franchisor confidence, following the substantial deterioration in October 2011. However, considerable uncertainty remains. callum@fcnzl.co.nz (Dr Callum Floyd) Surveys and Trends Fri, 03 Feb 2012 21:43:21 GMT http://www.franchise-chat.com/resources/2012_jan_new_zealand_franchising_confidence_index.htm?src=rss&feat=20120203 http://www.franchise-chat.com/resources/how_great_research_saved_my_butt_and_could_save_yours.htm?src=rss&feat=20120128 Greg Nathan of the Franchise Relationships Institute backgrounds his latest franchisee research and how he has found research important during his franchising career. gnathan@franchiserelationships.com (Greg Nathan) Franchise System Management Sat, 28 Jan 2012 07:49:00 GMT http://www.franchise-chat.com/resources/how_great_research_saved_my_butt_and_could_save_yours.htm?src=rss&feat=20120128 http://www.franchise-chat.com/resources/franchise_sales_stop_selling_start_franchise_recruitment.htm?src=rss&feat=20120122 Sell and pay the consequences. Joe Mathews, Founding Partner, Franchise Performance Group, explains the important difference between franchise sales and franchise recruitment. Joe@FranchisePerformanceGroup.com (Joe Mathews) Franchising a Business Sun, 22 Jan 2012 03:05:23 GMT http://www.franchise-chat.com/resources/franchise_sales_stop_selling_start_franchise_recruitment.htm?src=rss&feat=20120122 http://www.franchise-chat.com/resources/if_it_were_me_buying_a_franchise.htm?src=rss&feat=20120114 Callum Floyd, Director of Franchize Consultants (NZ) Ltd, provides a list of five key factors he would consider if he were taking the plunge. callum@fcnzl.co.nz (Dr Callum Floyd) Buying a Franchise Sat, 14 Jan 2012 03:21:18 GMT http://www.franchise-chat.com/resources/if_it_were_me_buying_a_franchise.htm?src=rss&feat=20120114 http://www.franchise-chat.com/resources/franchise_franchising_marketing_machine.htm?src=rss&feat=20120107 If you're buying a franchise, you want to make sure it comes with customers and/or proven methods for obtaining them. john@hayesworldwide.com (John P. Hayes) Buying a Franchise Sat, 07 Jan 2012 00:12:56 GMT http://www.franchise-chat.com/resources/franchise_franchising_marketing_machine.htm?src=rss&feat=20120107 http://www.franchise-chat.com/resources/hardest_job_in_franchising.htm?src=rss&feat=20111231 Mark Siebert, CEO of iFranchise Group, addresses a key lesson for prospective franchisors (that many experienced franchisors learnt the hard way). msiebert@ifranchise.net (Mark Siebert) Franchising a Business Sat, 31 Dec 2011 01:53:36 GMT http://www.franchise-chat.com/resources/hardest_job_in_franchising.htm?src=rss&feat=20111231 http://www.franchise-chat.com/resources/the_be_your_own_boss_franchise_myth.htm?src=rss&feat=20111217 Franchise marketer, Sean Kelly (President, IdeaFarm), warns franchisors against perpetuating the BYOB myth. info@ideafarm.net (Sean Kelly) Franchising a Business Sat, 17 Dec 2011 06:52:36 GMT http://www.franchise-chat.com/resources/the_be_your_own_boss_franchise_myth.htm?src=rss&feat=20111217 http://www.franchise-chat.com/resources/minimum_performance_levels_in_franchising.htm?src=rss&feat=20111210 This article explains the concept of minimum performance criteria and discusses their application. info@franchise-chat.com (Dr Callum Floyd) Franchising a Business Sat, 10 Dec 2011 03:25:39 GMT http://www.franchise-chat.com/resources/minimum_performance_levels_in_franchising.htm?src=rss&feat=20111210 http://www.franchise-chat.com/resources/present_value_of_a_franchise.htm?src=rss&feat=20111202 Mark Siebert, CEO of iFranchise Group, introduces the concept of Net Present Value to franchising. The article also highlights common poor decisions affecting Net Present Value as well as suggestions for franchisor executives. msiebert@ifranchise.net (Mark Siebert) Franchise System Management Fri, 02 Dec 2011 22:00:40 GMT http://www.franchise-chat.com/resources/present_value_of_a_franchise.htm?src=rss&feat=20111202 http://www.franchise-chat.com/resources/11_tips_to_improve_franchise_field_visits.htm?src=rss&feat=20111126 In this article Greg Nathan of the Franchise Relationships Institute shows how field managers can reduce their stress and deliver greater value to the franchisee and franchisor bottom line. gnathan@franchiserelationships.com (Greg Nathan) Franchise System Management Sat, 26 Nov 2011 08:25:21 GMT http://www.franchise-chat.com/resources/11_tips_to_improve_franchise_field_visits.htm?src=rss&feat=20111126