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Live from the convention floor at the International Franchise Association's Annual Convention in San Diego, CA. This is a special edition of The Franchise Show with your co-hosts Jeff D'Arcy and Christine Mudd!
Broadcast Live on February
16th, San Diego, CA. Listen now via the archives 24/7
| President
of the International Franchise Association, Matthew R. Shay, kicks
off the remote broadcast of the Franchise show from IFA's annual convention,
San Diego, CA.
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| IFA Chairwoman
Dina Dwyer-Owen, a Certified Franchise Executive with more
than 27 years of industry experience, Dina is also CEO of the Dwyer Group,
Inc., which presides over trade-service brands that are welcomed into
more than two million homes every year.
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| All
Business All Star Franchise List with Rieva Lesonky
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| Constant
Contact Email Marketing with Kevin O'Brian, Director of National Accounts
from Constant Contact is joined by Chris Murch, President of wsRadio
with proof on how well email marketing works.
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| Computer
Explorers, Deb Evans, Technology service provider for pre-schools,
elementary, recreation centers and community Centers.
www.ComputerExplorers.com
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| The
UPS Store, Kevin Pignone, an 18-year
UPS veteran, Kevin joined Mail Boxes Etc., Inc. (MBE) in September 2003
as director of special venue development, before transitioning to director
of corporate retail solutions in 2005.
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| Sonic
Drive-Ins, Lori Osley, talks about Sonic
with over 3500 Drive Ins offers is a one of a kind quick service restaurant
concept with skating car hops delivering "made to order" fast food with
a smile.
www.SonicDriveIn.com |
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| Sport
Clips President Clete explains how it is more than just cutting
hair.
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| PR101
and Kiekenapp and Associates Marc Kiekenapp talks about some opportunities
during challenging economic times. Marc assists franchisors in developing
qualification processes to attract franchise candidates.
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| Gini
Dietrich, CEO of Arment Dietrich, Inc., discusses communication
tactics using social media to develop new business
and networks for company growth.
www.ArmentDietrich.com
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| Dunkin'
Donuts, Grant Benson, Vice President of Franchising. Founded in 1950,
the company has more than 7,900 restaurants in 30 countries worldwide.
In 2007, Dunkin' Donuts' global system-wide sales were $5.3 billion.
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Feher & Feher,
Roberto Litwak is a partner and director of international operations
at Feher & Feher, where he is responsible of aiding franchisors from all
over the world to successfully initiate operations in Mexico, as well
as helping Mexico's franchise concepts expand internationally.
www.FeherAndFeher.com |
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| The
Cleaning Authority, Iric Wexler serving as the Vice President of Development,
has been responsible for recruiting and placing over 130 franchisees.
www.CleaningAuthority.com |
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Fantastic Sams,
Jeff Sturgis oversees all franchise sales, store development and real
estate functions. Working with both corporate owned regions and master
franchisees, he is responsible for all growth related activities for the
nearly 1400 unit chain.
www.FantasticSams.com |
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| Edible
Arrangements, Tariq Farid received an award at the IFA for Entrepeneur
of The Year in 2008. Edible Arrangements International, Inc., is the leading
purveyor of delicious, high quality, artistically designed fresh
fruit arrangements that are a practical and healthy gift perfect
for every gift-giving occasion.
www.EdibleArrangements.com |
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eMed-ID President
and COO, Lonnie Helgerson talks about eMed-ID, the world's first medical
identification franchise, currently with six franchisees operating in
four states with another 60 contracted for development. The home-based,
low cost franchise offers consumers a simple solution for documenting
their confidential medical history on an easy-to-carry or wearable USB
device.
www.eMed-ID.com |
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José de Jesús Legaspi, Owner and President
of the Legaspi Company. The Legaspi Company is a full service retail
commercial development and brokerage firm, specializing in retail project
development, sales and leasing, econometric consulting and retail tenant
representation. Mr. Legaspi is considered an expert in Hispanic consumerism,
and has managed joint ventures with pension funds and a major public real
estate companies to invest in Hispanic areas of California and Arizona.
www.theLegaspi.com |
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Seattle’s Best Coffee, Marie Gill, Director
of Business Development & Brand Strategy. Seattle’s Best Coffee was
founded in 1970 and retains a strong link to Seattle and the Pacific Northwest
coffee culture, serving as the company’s home region for more than 38 years.
Seattle’s Best Coffee’s signature roasting technique delivers a rich and
balanced Uncommonly Smooth™ taste.
www.seattlesbest.com |
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Cheng Cohen, Michael Daigle, Partner.
Cheng Cohen works with start-up franchisors to structure franchise programs
and to develop documents that meet clients' unique and specific needs. They
assist established franchisors to grow their brands across the US and internationally,
preparing disclosure documents and filing state registration materials.
www.chengcohen.com |
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Submarina, Jeffrey L. Warfield, President.
Submarina is a franchise sandwich shop chain founded in November, 1977 in
Poway, California (a suburb of San Diego) by Ron Vickers and Les Warfield.
The original store, though sold by Vickers in 2005, has operated in the
same location for 30 years and remains very popular with local residents
and the surrounding business community.
www.submarina.com |
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Virtual PBX, John Coyle, VP of Sales and Support
Virtual PBX
www.virtualpbx.com |
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