Amy Reed The Notre Dame Story
Amy Reed the co-founder of Woofie’s shares her family’s story about the University of Notre Dame on this SpotOn! Chat with Rebecca Monet.
Category: News
The COVID crisis will determine franchise brand winners
This article is shared from Multi-unit Franchisee Magazine. It is written by Darrell Johnson, CEO of FRANdata an independent research company supplying infromation and analysis for the franchising sector. Every crisis creates brand winners and losers. This one is no different. Eventual brand winners will be those that best understood the long-term implications during the[…]
Yum! Brands – On a Mission
by Elizabeth Denham Ericka Garza is on a mission. She wants to change the demographic of franchisees to include more women and minorities from the inside out – starting with her company. She currently serves as Director of Franchise Recruitment for Pizza Hut, US. And leads the Philanthropic & Community pillar for YUM’s Multi- Cultural[…]
IFA endorses majority leader Mitch McConnell for re-election
WASHINGTON, D.C., JUNE 18 – The International Franchise Association (IFA) today endorsed Sen. Mitch McConnell for reelection, naming the Kentucky Republican and Senate Majority Leader as a “Friend of Franchising.” Read rest of endorsement here on the IFA site: https://www.franchise.org/media-center/press-releases/ifa-endorses-majority-leader-mitch-mcconnell-for-reelection
Leadership, Communication, and Community
by Eliabeth Denham One thing Meg Roberts has learned over the course of her career is that building community requires effective and adaptable communication. “My passion is brand-building and business-building, especially in the franchising industry,” Roberts said. “Franchising allows you to have a direct relationship with the people you are supporting. That is why I[…]
Sherry Rose Interview
Sherry Rose of Restoration 1 talks with Rebecca Monet and Elizabeth Denham about life as a working mom and how she prioritizes family and kids. She also embraces her love to team-building and supporting the business from the #2 spot on the team. Tune in to hear her talk about knowing yourself and embracing yourself.[…]
Creatif Ideal Franchisee DNA Established
Creatif: Learn. Inspire. Create. Celebrate. Finally, a franchise brand that brings creativity and technology to young minds. The idea to start Creatif sparked in May 2016 when Creatif founder Jaya Aiyar realized that there was a scarcity of art studios where kids & adults could experience art. Her ideal space was one that also offered[…]
Reap What You Sow
by Rebecca Monet As a behavioral scientist and developer of a suite of psychographic assessments used to predict franchisee compatibility and performance, I’m frequently asked if there are some common traits of successful business owners. I could go on and on about franchisee-franchisor fit and how that impacts success, but I will spare you. Instead[…]
Sean Hart – Wheels and Engines
Sean Hart is not a sports fan but he loves anything with wheels and an engine. Sean is VP of Franchise Sales and Development at AFC Franchising, Inc., with over 225 primary and urgent care clinics. Listen in as Sean shares his love of wheels and engines, especially motorcycles with Rebecca Monet of Zorakle Profiles[…]
Cause Marketing Can Build Goodwill and Business
by Michele Rempel Has there ever been a time when the call for a connection between business and social causes has been stronger? When many consumers expect businesses to take a stand on the social issues of the day? Several events in the US this year have caused a large number of businesses to inform[…]
Slight increase in hiring in the Northeast
Good news! Here’s an interesting report regarding job growth in the Northeast. The latest Paychex |IHS Markit Small Business Employment Watch shows a slight increase in hiring from the previous month, rising 0.06 percent nationally and 0.36 percent in the Northeast. The national jobs index stands at 94.44, remaining in line with April’s reading of 94.63. Small business[…]
Snapology Lights Up Orla Pylant’s Life
by Elizabeth Denham Snapology was not even a blip on the radar of Orla Pylant when she started her career as a CPA. But when she realized she longed for more flexibility to raise her children, Pylant found a new passion – education. “I didn’t know it would be something I would love,” Pylant said.[…]