Franchising Updates

Excerpts From Our Franchising Blog
Many Franchisees and Franchisors find it helpful to read general information about what is happening in the franchise world. General matters affecting new or old franchises, court cases and decisions with respect to franchises and franchise law, ongoing or recent disputes or litigation between franchisees and franchisors reported in the media can be very informative from various perspectives whether you are deciding whether to purchase a franchise or set up a franchise system. We encourage our readers to check our blog on Franchising and Franchise Law  if you would like our updates and information regarding real life franchising. Some of our recent blog entries are noted below and you can refer to the blog for additional information.  It will help provide you with a general overview of the franchising world, but you should consult with a franchise attorney if you have specific questions about your business or franchise or to learn specificallly about franchise law since our overview is for general information only.

Arizona Franchise Helps Customers Make Choices in its Food Franchise
Extreme Pita, a Canadian Food Franchise has several restaurants in Arizona whose consumers will now benefit from the Canadian Franchise's installation of a system that provides nutrional information directly to customers.  Customers order their food and receive a receipt that provides information on the fat, calories, and other food related information.   Click Here for additional information about this Arizona Franchise.

Networking Opportunity for Women-Owned Arizona Franchises in North Phoenix
Though Franchisor marketing on a national level can benefit franchisees, especially in these economic times, franchisees can certainly benefit from local marketing efforts. A new chapter of business professionals called Team Women (TM) may provide women-owned Arizona franchises a great opportunity for networking using its networking forum.  The newest chapter is located in North Phoenix, Arizona.   Click Here for additional information on Team Women (TM) regarding costs, membership and general opportunities for Arizona Franchisees.

Arizona Franchisees Launch Ugly Bathroom Makeover Contest
Re-bath franchise helps clients with remodelling.  Located in Tempe, Arizona this franchise come up with a unique marketing idea by pairing with a local radio show to launch the Ugliest Bathroom Sweepstakes.   Click Here for additional information about this unusual marketing event by this Arizona Franchise.

Marco's Pizza Opening Several Franchises in Arizona
This pizza chain is not only making several franchising opportunities available in Arizona, but they are planning a Franchise Information Seminar in Tuscon.   Click Here for additional information on this and other franchising information.

Is the Fast Food Industry Losing its Grip on the Franchising Industry?
The Wall Street Journal's recent evaluation of high-performing franchises, appears to indicate that fast food franchises are loosening their grip on the franchising industry while franchises in the services industry, such as health and fitness, security and consumer services are taking their place.  Click Here for additional information on this and other franchising information.

Testing the Franchisor/Franchisee Relationship
Sometimes lessons can be learning in the franchising world by reviewing what other franchises are doing in a flailing economic climate. The CEO of one franchise doing well in today's economy explains the success of his business by saying, "The ultimate test of any franchisor/franchisee relationship is when it comes to the expiration of the franchise agreement and both parties are free to go their separate ways. We are extremely pleased and proud that during the past few years 100 percent of our owners whose franchises were due to expire have accepted the opportunity to extend their agreements and stay in the AlphaGraphics network."   Click Here for additional information on how this CEO explains the success of his franchise.