Renewed Energy

Our annual Franchisee Homecoming was a success! Our theme was "Renewed Energy" and from the comments we have received back, our franchisees definitely left with renewed energy. How great it feels to be able to offer this kind of opportunity to our franchise partners!

There are times when all of us lose steam, when our "Passion Buckets" are empty. There is no harm in losing steam every once in awhile, but there is harm in not re-energizing when the time comes. When you're feeling low on spunk, do like we did at our franchisee meeting last week, surround yourself with people who have positive energy and believe in you. They will help fill your Passion Bucket right back up.

Have a super week!

Francheesor

It is very important for all of us to continuously expand our vocabulary. This week I learned a new word, "Francheesor". I was at a non-franchise industry event and the person I was talking was asking me about the different parties involved in franchising. After you say, "Franchisee" and "Franchisor" so many times, it apparently combines real nicely into "Francheesor". I thought this was hi-larious, but did manage to not embarass myself by laughing outright. I am wondering if I can use "francheesor" when I give speeches about franchisee/franchisor relationships??

Now that UFOC is defunct, I think francheesor should take over as the funnest word in franchising!

Until next time, have a super weekend!

Communicating for Success

As I mentioned last week, many of the best and brightest in franchising will be heading to San Antonio, TX this week for the International Franchise Association's 50th Anniversary Convention. This event is always one I look forward to, but I am especially eager this year because I am really excited about the panel discussion I will be moderating on Saturday directly after the opening general session. Why am I so excited? A) because after multiple years of speaking at this convention, I'm finally a part of a panel that got a primo speaking slot :) and B)I am absolutely passionate about the topic. This year I will be moderating a panel entitled "Communicating for Success - Fostering Positive Franchisor/Franchisee Relationships". The panel will consist of Steve Hockett, VP of Ops for Great Clips Inc., Jeff Jervik, President and CEO of Fitness Together Holdings and Catherine Monson, CEO of FASTSIGNS Intl. I couldn't be more pleased to be presenting with this group of outstanding leaders. I count myself very lucky to be personally acquainted with both Steve and Catherine, and am so glad to have met Jeff through this panel. Each of these individuals, in their own personal way, are making huge impacts on their organizations, and franchising as a whole. If you are attending the convention, and are looking for real-time, practical, applicable knowledge on how to foster positive relationships with your franchisees (and/or with your Zor), I would highly recommend you participate in our breakout session. We're 'on' right after the President! Until I see you in Texas, have a SUPER day!