http://www.franchise-chat.com/resources/resources.htm Bringing franchising information, expertise and advice - from around the world - to one place. en-us Copyright 2009 Franchise-chat.com callum@franchise-chat.com (Callum Floyd) info@franchise-chat.com (Callum Floyd) http://cyber.law.harvard.edu/rss/rss.html 1440 http://www.franchise-chat.com/images/fclogo-sml.gif http://www.franchise-chat.com/resources/resources.htm Franchise-chat.com - Dedicated to world franchise news, discussion and information 140 35 http://www.franchise-chat.com/resources/choice_of_law_and_choice_of_forum_provisions_in_franchise_agreements.htm California may be pretty but she can also be tough. Nixon Peabody lawyers explain how choice of jurisdiction can impact a franchisors ability to uphold 'not to compete' covenants. ctractenberg@nixonpeabody.com (Craig Tractenberg) Franchise Law Sun, 28 Aug 2010 21:00:00 GMT http://www.franchise-chat.com/resources/the_be_your_own_boss_franchise_myth.htm?src=rss&feat=20100821 http://www.franchise-chat.com/resources/the_be_your_own_boss_franchise_myth.htm?src=rss&feat=20100821 Franchise marketer, Sean Kelly (President, IdeaFarm), warns franchisors against perpetuating the BYOB myth. info@ideafarm.net (Sean Kelly) Franchising a Business Sat, 21 Aug 2010 21:34:59 GMT http://www.franchise-chat.com/resources/the_be_your_own_boss_franchise_myth.htm?src=rss&feat=20100821 http://www.franchise-chat.com/resources/11_tips_to_improve_franchise_field_visits.htm?src=rss&feat=20100813 In this article Greg Nathan of the Franchise Relationships Institute shows how field managers can reduce their stress and deliver greater value to the franchisee and franchisor bottom line. gnathan@franchiserelationships.com (Greg Nathan) Franchise System Management Fri, 13 Aug 2010 22:18:03 GMT http://www.franchise-chat.com/resources/11_tips_to_improve_franchise_field_visits.htm?src=rss&feat=20100813 http://www.franchise-chat.com/resources/minimum_performance_levels_in_franchising.htm?src=rss&feat=20100808 This article explains the concept of minimum performance criteria and discusses their application. info@franchise-chat.com (Dr Callum Floyd) Franchising a Business Sun, 08 Aug 2010 01:09:19 GMT http://www.franchise-chat.com/resources/minimum_performance_levels_in_franchising.htm?src=rss&feat=20100808 http://www.franchise-chat.com/resources/hardest_job_in_franchising.htm?src=rss&feat=20100731 Mark Siebert, CEO of iFranchise Group, addresses a key lesson for prospective franchisors (that many experienced franchisors learnt the hard way). msiebert@ifranchise.net (Mark Siebert) Franchising a Business Sat, 31 Jul 2010 01:45:29 GMT http://www.franchise-chat.com/resources/hardest_job_in_franchising.htm?src=rss&feat=20100731 http://www.franchise-chat.com/resources/international_franchising_and_licensing.htm?src=rss&feat=20100725 Callum Floyd of Franchize Consultants in New Zealand outlines background considerations and requirements for successful international franchising and licensing development. info@franchise-chat.com (Dr Callum Floyd) International Franchising Sun, 25 Jul 2010 04:24:28 GMT http://www.franchise-chat.com/resources/international_franchising_and_licensing.htm?src=rss&feat=20100725 http://www.franchise-chat.com/resources/developing_a_proper_franchise_program.htm?src=rss&feat=20100717 Michael H. 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Seid) Franchising a Business Sat, 17 Jul 2010 23:43:31 GMT http://www.franchise-chat.com/resources/developing_a_proper_franchise_program.htm?src=rss&feat=20100717 http://www.franchise-chat.com/resources/new_zealand_franchising_sentiment_falls.htm?src=rss&feat=20100710 The second quarterly (July 2010) Franchising Confidence Index, produced by Franchize Consultants (NZ) Ltd, finds falling franchisor net sentiment across many key franchising indicators. callum@fcnzl.co.nz (Dr Callum Floyd) Surveys and Trends Sat, 10 Jul 2010 03:19:17 GMT http://www.franchise-chat.com/resources/new_zealand_franchising_sentiment_falls.htm?src=rss&feat=20100710 http://www.franchise-chat.com/resources/how_strong_is_your_franchises_quality_control.htm?src=rss&feat=20100702 Mark Siebert of iFranchise explains how a Learning Management System can enhance your franchise network’s quality control. msiebert@ifranchise.net (Mark Siebert) Franchise System Management Fri, 02 Jul 2010 23:23:32 GMT http://www.franchise-chat.com/resources/how_strong_is_your_franchises_quality_control.htm?src=rss&feat=20100702 http://www.franchise-chat.com/resources/10_franchisee_tips_for_the_recession.htm?src=rss&feat=20100627 The recession has brought challenging times for franchisees in many sectors. Many are finding it tough. Meanwhile, others are flourishing. Why is that? This article presents 10 key tips for franchisees in the recession. info@franchise-chat.com (Dr Callum Floyd) Buying a Franchise Sun, 27 Jun 2010 02:42:46 GMT http://www.franchise-chat.com/resources/10_franchisee_tips_for_the_recession.htm?src=rss&feat=20100627 http://www.franchise-chat.com/resources/new_australian_franchising_code_amendments.htm?src=rss&feat=20100619 Philip Smith of Thomson Playford Cutlers outlines key Franchising Code amendments that will take effect from 1 July 2010. philip.smith@thomsonplayfordcutlers.com.au (Philip Smith) International Franchising Sat, 19 Jun 2010 22:47:00 GMT http://www.franchise-chat.com/resources/new_australian_franchising_code_amendments.htm?src=rss&feat=20100619