Franchising World September 2018
https://mydigitalpublication.com/publication/?i=522254# At Zoracle Profiles we love IFA’s Franchising World Magazine. Here is the September 2018 issue. Check it out.
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Franchise Times on Human Resources Best Practices
Read Laura Michaels’ article “For employee matters, offer guidance not mandates” in Franchise Times, to learn what experts say about human resources.
FBN 2Q2018 in Orange County
This month Mary Ann O’Connell of FranWise ® and Lori Lofstrom of Holmes Lofstrom hosted the Q2 Orange County Franchise Business Network meeting. As one of the San Diego FBN hosts, I’ve always found value in attending other area meetings, but after seeing the topic for this session and the panel of speakers I knew I[…]
1Q2018 FBN San Diego
1Q2018 San Diego FBN is next Tuesday, March 27th. Spend lunch with your local franchise peers to learn how, San Diego Franchisor Ducerus’ CTO, Peter Sessions, was able to streamline and improve their franchise operations with technology. Peter will be joined by Ducerus CEO, Ed Sanderson, to show real examples of change in their franchise[…]
FBA 2018 Convention
Franchise Brokers Association convention is a great opportunity for franchisors and franchise brokers to mingle, learn and play. Nothing beats face to face interaction when building relationships especially in a tandem sales environment. Together FBA brokers and franchise development professionals walk prospective franchisees through their due diligence to purchase a right-fit franchise.
The Free Enterprise System
I had a great experience at McDonald’s today. It’s been 4+ years since I’ve been inside a McDonald’s. It was my first time using a self-order kiosk. It was easy. I noticed there was only one person working the register while the rest of the team was preparing and delivering food. The service was smooth[…]
It’s All About Culture!
Culture. We hear it everywhere. But other than “traditions, customs and throwing a plate against the wall when we’re done eating,” what does culture really mean in the context of a business setting? Let’s explore. What is Culture? Culture is defined in example 5.c. of Merriam-Webster as “The set of shared attitudes, values, goals, and[…]
Franchise Action Network
We would like to thank all of the dedicated advocates of franchising, including Shelly Sun, Catherine Monson, Paul Pickett and Robert Cresanti and many more who attended the Franchise Action Network event this week on Capitol Hill. FAN provides a platform for open dialogue between the voices of franchising and representatives in Congress regarding small[…]
Franchisee Research
Franchisors of all sizes and shape are invited to take part in this year’s complementary franchisee performance research. 2017 research will focus on franchisee recruitment and how to get more top performers. Research is sponsored by FRM Solutions, Franchise Business Review, Olson & Associates and Zoracle Profiles. Why annual franchise research? An ongoing concern for franchise[…]
Jim Canfield’s Power Score
San Diego 3Q2017 Franchise Business Network was a hit. Jim Canfield, former CEO of Renassiance Executive Forum and current managing partner of CEO Tools by Aprio shared with us THE POWER SCORE: How the Best Teams Deliver the Best Results. 1. Priorities— Do we have the right priorities? 2. Who—Do we have the right people on the team? 3. Relationships—Do[…]
A Failure to Communicate
The warden in Cool Hand Luke is right, we have a failure to communicate. Unlike the warden however, we do not want to resort to violence to get the point across. Internal marketing is an often overlooked and crucial piece of a franchise system. In most companies, messaging to employees does not treat the target[…]
Welcome: Tacos 4 Life
Zoracle Profiles welcomes Tacos 4 Life to the family. We love the giving nature of this concept. For every taco, quesadilla, salad or rice bowl purchased Tacos 4 Life donates 22 cents to Feed My Starving Children a non-profit organization committed to ending childhood hunger. Giving feels Good!