Franchising World

Going global: franchising's international development.

In This Issue - Industry Overview

American dream beckons foreign-based franchisors: U.S. franchise companies have become an integral part of the international economy, buoyed by foreign consumers' enthusiasm for American goods and services.

Industry Overview

Franchising in Eurasia: opportunities one of the world's few growing markets: Eurasia's business parameters are changing and opening opportunities for franchising.

Going global: franchising's international development - Industry Overview

Latin America ... how safe is it? Looking to expand your franchise? Give serious consideration to some of these countries.

Going global: franchising's international development

The ABCs of cross-border franchising: in an increasingly global society it doesn't take very long for even a newly-formed franchise system to be contacted with a bona fide request to consider franchising the concept in, say, Mexico, Canada, or even India.

Leveraging technology for international growth: through technology and key systems, franchisors can avoid some international headaches and get higher financial returns.

Going global: franchising's international development

International trade shows: the smartest ticket for overseas research: get your passport ready. A world of opportunity awaits.

Going global: franchising's international development - Industry Overview

The people connection to global expansion: the quality of people is critical to the success of a corporation.

Going global: franchising's international development - Industry Overview

IFA's Global Marketing Committee: international development at its best: where can you find a group of franchise executives with combined experience in international franchise development of more than 10 years? Ever wondered who directs the International Franchise Association's international programs?

Going global: franchising's international development - Company Profile

Venture capital: in search of quality investments: a marriage between franchising and private equity is a win-win for all parties.

Finance - Industry Overview

43rd Annual International Franchise Association convention breaks attendance and fund-raising records.

Convention Highlights

International Franchise Association honors small-business franchisees.

Franchise Relations

Franchise conventions raise awareness of sector's value.

Franchise Conventions - Calendar

IFA builds bridges to regulatory-legislative community.

Government Relations - International Franchise Association - Company Profile

Rescuing the American dream of business ownership.

Spotlight On Success - The Entrepreneur's Source is discussed - Company Profile

Veterans Franchise Initiative gains momentum: inspired by the late Don Dwyer, VetFran was originally launched during the Gulf War.

International Franchise Association's Veterans Transition Franchise Initiative discussed - Illustration

The franchise partnership: Chicago's source for minority franchisees: started in 1999, the Franchise Partnership is a unique non-profit organization in Chicago, Ill. that serves as a franchise broker and financier for franchise companies looking to recruit African-American and Hispanic franchisees in the Chicago area.

Interview - Company Profile

Franchise Expo shines light on military veterans turned small-business owners.

Franchise Expo

Moran Industries: from sibling rivalry to successful partnership: Nashville brothers take their Mr. Transmission center to the top.

Spotlight On Success - Jimmy and David Mitchell

Uninsurable business associate in buy-sell arrangements.

Blue Chip Strategies

Strong IFA membership growth recorded in 2002.

Association Growth - International Franchise Association - Industry Overview

FranchiseHelp, Inc.

Mary E. Tomzack, the company's president and founder - Company Profile

Franchise innovators pen stories of farmer's market roots and flights of scientific fancy.

Book Review

Cendant.

People - Appointment named for hotel group - Brief Article

CiCi Pizza.

People - Founder to leave company - Brief Article

Cold Stone Creamery.

People - Executive vice presidents named - Brief Article

Coverall Cleaning Concepts.

People - Glenn Miller promoted - Brief Article

Field Fisher Waterhouse.

People - Mark Abel names No. 1 franchise lawyer - Brief Article

FranChoice.

People - Personnel changes - Brief Article

General Nutrition Company.

People - J.J. Sorrenti promoted - Brief Article