Prior to this appointment he was the director
of franchise services.
As Vice President, Franchise Services, Pat made an invaluable contribution to the company leading the services team in the coordination and development
of all franchise services in support of the more than 400 offices and 7000 CENTURY 21 System members across Canada.
The company says the move comes with a reorganization
of the Franchise Services department, in order to provide «improved quality and efficient franchise customer service».
Century 21 Canada's Brian Rushton, in addition to his responsibilities as senior vice-president, franchise sales and development, is also assuming the responsibilities
of the Franchise Services department.
Earl Lee, president of Prudential Real Estate and Relocation Services, will continue to oversee the provision
of franchise services to brokerages in the Prudential network, while Rick Schwartz, president of Brookfield Global Relocation Services, will assume responsibility for the combined relocation services business.
She joined the company as a franchise support specialist in 2013, quickly advancing to director
of franchise services.
Royal LePage is Canada's leading provider
of franchise services to residential real estate brokerages, with a network of nearly 14,000 real estate professionals in over 600 locations across Canada.
Not exact matches
Dwyer, the parent company
of eight
service - oriented
franchises, last year awarded $ 2.3 million in discounts to vets.
«So they went out and have a
franchise that they feel has higher - end
services and making sure good people are taking care
of these elderly patients,» he says.
Anytime Fitness, Entrepreneur Magazine's
Franchise of 2014, is a global, full -
service gym with an army
of dedicated fans.
Maoli knew logistics, but he needed extra help forming those personal connections, so he called an old friend — Gary Gabriele, a hospitality prodigy who had worked his way up from dishwasher to general manager
of a local hotel
franchise by the age
of 21 — and asked him to run Flash's customer
service.
Franchises have a number
of controls to ensure uniformity, such as restrictions on goods and
services you sell, suppliers, how you operate (hours, employee uniforms, signs, bookkeeping and accounting procedures), sales area (limited to a specific territory) and rights to termination and resale, and renewal.
Some people prefer to be directly involved in the delivery
of the business's product or
service, but for those who open a
franchise on top
of working a full - time job, this isn't an option.
Owner
of fast food chain CHOOKS Fresh & Tasty, Steven Hansen, has sold the Perth - born
franchise to Red Rooster and Chicken Treat's parent company Quick
Service Restaurant Holdings.The 40 CHOOKS st
Agency - style businesses — like maid
services and home healthcare, where the franchisee acts as a hub for independent contractors — are the hottest sector
of franchising right now.
Fast - food
franchises often get a bad rap for being slow to change, but this time they find themselves in the unique position
of being among the first in the food -
service realm to make a major investme...
«We're pleased with our improved performance in the quarter as it demonstrates the earnings power
of our diversified
franchise and shows what is possible with modest improvements in the environment and client activity, and we believe there is room for additional revenue and earnings growth, as we further diversify our global
franchise across a broader client base with an expanded suite
of products and
services.»
While
franchising makes up a «thriving and expanding» sector in the economy according to the U.S. Commercial
Service, few franchisors credit the Dominican Republic as a major driver
of business as they might swiftly - growing Asian markets.
Game developer launches campaign to hype new online
service and latest installment
of record - breaking video game
franchise.
Franchising of the concept began in 2006, offering massage, facial and waxing
services, along with a membership program.
Low - cost
franchise options include commercial and residential cleaning
services, printing and promotional products, tax preparation and a variety
of services for children or seniors.
Speed
of service, always an issue for chains, has recently been a top concern for fast - food
franchises as wait times have reportedly lengthened across the board.
«I see healthy alternatives picking up more and more [in quick
service restaurants],» says Mike Weinberger, CEO
of smoothie chain Maui Wowi, which was featured on Entrepreneur's 2014
Franchise 500 list.
The company is one
of the largest quick -
service franchise businesses in the world, with US$ 23 billion in global sales and 19,000 restaurants.
«Stress is a huge issue among caregivers,» says Gary Hepworth, who owns a Toronto
franchise of Premier Homecare
Services and chairs a local chapter
of CARP.
Since 2005 he has tried to expand high - quality
services to other parts
of the U.S. through his 1 -800-Autopsy
franchise.
Yesco
franchises focus on the
service and maintenance
of business lighting and signage, using the company's proprietary business management software.
Fast Food While higher - priced restaurants struggle, takeout and fast - food
franchises are more than holding their own: 22
of this year's top 100
franchises are quick -
service restaurants, including three
of the Top 10 (Subway, McDonald's and Dunkin' Donuts).
Kenney announced the moratorium on the food
service industry Thursday night, after the controversial program made headlines yet again over allegations
of misuse
of the temporary workers at three McDonald's
franchises in Victoria and a pizza restaurant in Weyburn, Sask.
Other senior - care
franchises are branching into different areas: Spectrum Home
Services offers handyman, cleaning and yard care, and Caring Transitions (No. 500, and an affiliate of the No. 1 senior - care franchise, Home Helpers / Direct Link) offers estate downsizing and moving s
Services offers handyman, cleaning and yard care, and Caring Transitions (No. 500, and an affiliate
of the No. 1 senior - care
franchise, Home Helpers / Direct Link) offers estate downsizing and moving
servicesservices.
Children's
Services With more than a quarter
of the population younger than 20, it's no surprise that there are dozens
of franchises aimed at children.
«This legislation unfortunately is going to hurt these quick
service establishments, many
of which are
franchises and are owned by what you would deem small business owners,» said Kevin Dugan, the group's regional director.
One
of the great things about our unique Executive
Franchise model, is that all
of the cleaning
services being done for you and your customers is performed by local independent cleaning contractors that we call «Affiliates».
His group provides small business banking products and
services across a variety
of industries, including the healthcare and restaurant
franchise industries.
«
Franchising can be executed in a way that is actually better for customer
service and better for the customer,» says Josh Cohen, founder and CEO
of on - demand junk removal
service Junkluggers.
The
franchise owners
of CMIT Solutions in Western Pennsylvania, a provider
of managed
services and other computer consulting
services, will expand the number
of offices by up to five over the next few months.
Rigorous system
of product development, market research, and strategy implementation allows CMIT to deliver tested offerings with preferred pricing and
service - level agreements to our
franchise partners
If you're interested in serving this rapidly growing marketplace with the
services that they need, get ahead
of the curve with your very own CMIT
franchise.
Take advantage
of the growing demand for appliance repair
services with your own Mr. Appliance
franchise!
Our cleaning franchisees are given a level
of support that allows them to hit the ground running in the recession resilient cleaning
services industry, and our cleaning
franchise opportunity is universally recognized as one
of the very best entrepreneurial opportunities in the marketplace today.
At CMIT, he plays a key role in the development and delivery
of training and business coaching
services to the 140 - plus
franchise owners in the CMIT system.
CMIT Solutions is a fantastic
franchise model, so what appealed to me right off the bat was that the customer
service model was one
of long - term relationships — my background and my comfort zone.
But Apple showed that its core iPhone
franchise remains a powerful cash cow, and that it has a wide and growing ecosystem
of products and
services.
A partner in the firm and co-chair
of Fox's
Franchising, Licensing & Distribution Practice Group, Gerhards leads a team
of more than 40 attorneys in 21 offices who represent
franchise and distribution companies in industrial, retail, food, entertainment,
service, technology and home - based businesses.
CMIT Solutions continues to attract media attention for its wide range
of services and for the ease and adaptability
of its
franchise model.
Austin - based CMIT Solutions is targeting the Sacramento area for five
franchises of its outsourced information technology
services business in the next few years.
Pursue your dream
of business ownership and success in the fast - growing commercial cleaning industry, and choose a
franchise with a company universally recognized for its
services as well as its unique business opportunity.
Part
of NTY's
franchise support
services includes helping you to find the best possible location for opening your resale store.
When you sign on to start an Anago
Franchise in one
of our
Service Areas, you are able to do so without a massive financial burden.
Unlike other
franchise brands that operate just one type
of location, Red Mango operates three: full -
service, self -
service and kiosks.