Ingage’s Franchise Operations Performance Summit comes to San Diego, December 5th, 6th and 7th. This is the only conference addressing the critically important issues facing today’s franchise operations executives. The format is unique and features 6 in-depth workshops rather than traditional seminars. Franchise experts facilitate each workshop, share their perspective and encourage attendees to actively[…]
Do your franchisees lack grit, guts and hustle? Are they impatient or lazy? Do they lack stamina and resilience? Are they fearful, anxious or hesitant? This might be a good webinar for you: if you, your franchisees or someone you know is plagued with fear, procrastination or lack stick-to-it-ness. In last month’s webinar ““Is Your[…]
Read Laura Michaels’ article “For employee matters, offer guidance not mandates” in Franchise Times, to learn what experts say about human resources.
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[…]
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[…]
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[…]
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!
If you attended the 2016 IFA Convention you might remember Spray-Net’s young CEO Carmelo Marsala. Carmelo a true entrepreneur and visionary won the NextGen competition. Click here to learn more about Spray-Net, Carmelo Marsala and the NextGen Competition.
Welcome aboard Smokey Mo’s Bar B Q. Your commitment to your current franchisees and future franchisees is evident in your desire to understanding what creates fit and performance within your unique and delicious franchise concept.
Franchise Development Pro Pete Lindsey Interviewed Love this interview with Pete Lindsey of Sport Clips; he is humble, authentic and yet bottom-line oriented. Great balance of head and heart. Beautiful interviewing job Megan Ferringer – you are a natural.
What’s the Question?
I know you, better than you know yourself. Underneath that tough exterior, and ever so slightly puffed up ego – there lies a tender underbelly. But no one has seen it. Not the guys on the basketball court who just like you cover their tender underbellies with full throttle chest slams, butt slaps, towel pops and fist pumps.
Not your employees who see you as some kind of wizard who makes things happen from sheer genius and willpower. Not your children in whose eyes you are a combination of super hero and ATM machine. Not even your devoted wife. “What?! But she’s seen me naked” you exclaim. No, she’s clueless too.
How do I know? Because she’s sound asleep and quietly snoring while you’re wide awake asking yourself the same question again and again: do I have what it takes?
This is an excerpt from Rebecca Monet’s article The One Question Everyone is Asking in Franchising USA Magazine. […]
FranMan Podcast with Kit Vinson and Rebecca Monet Franchise Manual Podcast, Episode #10 Kit Vinson of Franchise Manual Podcast interviews Rebecca Monet. Get a glimpse into the head, heart and personal history of the scientist behind the SpotOn! Profile. Learn the power of profiling franchisees for the purpose of fit and optimizing performance.