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Articles in November, 2005 issue of Franchising World

• HomeVestors of America.(established The Ken D'Angelo Foundation to raise funds for cancer research)(Brief Article)
• Cox Enterprises.(donations to Hurricane Katrina Relief fund)(Brief Article)
• The making of a fabulous franchisee: the strength of the franchising sector includes a number of factors, a well-structured system, a product or service that matches customers' wants, attractiveness to financial services and the ingredient, enthusiastic a
• Franchisees lead the way.(International Franchise Association)(Column)
  by Shay, Matthew
• House of representatives: statement of Hon. Richard H. Baker of Louisiana.(SPECIAL REPORT: FRANCHISE APPRECIATION DAY 2005)(International Franchise Association)(Transcript)
• Franchises and community development corporations: lessons learned: CDCs can play an integral role in bringing franchised businesses to under-developed communities.(FW FOCUS: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT)
  by Brathwaite, Sonya
• International franchise association programs and calendar of industry events.(FW FOCUS: IMPORTANT DATES IN FRANCHISING)
• Subway.(conducted a food drive to benefit the Connecticut Food Bank)(Brief Article)
• Express Personnel.(collacted relief fund for Hurricane Katrina victims)(Brief Article)
• Attracting and retaining those elusive multiple-unit operators: it comes down to creating an environment that encourages innovation, communication, and collaboration between the franchisor, suppliers and the franchisee and across the entire system.
  by Gendreau, John
• 2005 Distinguished Service Awardees named.(SPECIAL REPORT: FRANCHISE APPRECIATION DAY 2005)(International Franchise Association)(Brief Article)
• Super summits to engage IFA convention-goers this February: whatever the topic of interest, there's a convention session about it.(International Franchise Association's 46th annual convention)
  by Fenwick, Laura
• RE/MAX International.(Kristi Graning, Mike Ryan and Geoff Lewis promoted)(Brief Article)
• Earl of Sandwich.(contracts with Round Rock Sandwich Company)(Brief Article)
• What makes an effective mentoring program? Is a mentoring program good for every franchised system?(FW FOCUS: MANAGEMENT & OPERATIONS)(apprenticeship programs)
  by Kaplan, Linda
• FranPAC gains $24,000 during Franchise Appreciation Day: popular silent auction gearing up for IFA annual convention.(SPECIAL REPORT: FRANCHISE APPRECIATION DAY 2005)(International Franchise Association)(Brief Article)
• Eliminate the blame game when it comes time to open your store: the solution that allows franchise systems to focus on marketing, not build-out.(FW FOCUS: MANAGEMENT & OPERATIONS)
  by Olans, Bruce
• Subway Development Corp.(presented a check for $85,000 to the American Cancer Society)(Brief Article)
• The Maids Home Services.(opened franchise)(Brief Article)
• Glass Doctor.(worked to support employmnet services for Hurricane Katrina victims)(Brief Article)
• The 10, 55, 35 rule of communication: it takes a lot more than technology to deliver a message.(FW FOCUS: MANAGEMENT & OPERATIONS)(business communication)
  by Delcarson, Steven R.
• Cheer amidst hardship.(thousands of Cookie Cakes donated to disaster victims)(Brief Article)
• Largest-ever Franchise Appreciation Day crowd takes the Hill: momentum growing for IFA annual grassroots event.(SPECIAL REPORT: FRANCHISE APPRECIATION DAY 2005)
  by Gay, John (English writer)
• Successful franchisees investigate before they invest: why franchise shows are invaluable to the decision-making process.(FW FOCUS: FRANCHISE EVENTS)(International Franchise Expo)
  by Goldstein, Joel
• Proforma.(Nancy Ross promoted)(Brief Article)
• Wireless Toyz.(opened its new store)(Brief Article)
• GE Commercial Finance, Franchise Finance bought $203 million in assets from Orlando-based Trustreet Properties.(Brief Article)
• Church's Chicken.(planned to donate food assistance to aid hurricane victims)(Brief Article)
• Building the future.(International Franchise Association's 46th Annual Convention )
  by Rennick, Dick
• Franchise Appreciation Day generates favorable impressions.(SPECIAL REPORT: FRANCHISE APPRECIATION DAY 2005)(International Franchise Association)
• Franchise player.(New York Times)(Bob Woodward at International Franchise Association's annual Franchise Appreciation Day)(Brief Article)
  by Gay, John (English writer)
• Fabulous franchisees: fawn over franchising. What makes these achievers tick?(FABULOUS FRANCHISEE: FRANCHISING'S FRONT LINE)
  by Scott, Nancy Rathbun
• Franchise Appreciation Day 2005 in review.(SPECIAL REPORT: FRANCHISE APPRECIATION DAY 2005)
• Diversity Institute to advance coalition-building: a cross-section of International Franchise Association leaders and representatives from national organizations working in the diversity field met Sept. 12 for the initial meeting of the IFA Diversity Inst
• Proforma: Greg and Vera Muzzillo.(Innovation in Business Visionary Award)(Brief Article)
• Choice Hotels International.(opens new hotel in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin)(Brief Article)
• Figaro's Italian Pizza.(donation for Hurricane Katrina Relief fund)(Brief Article)
• IFA offers franchisees a way to stay in touch: Systemwide membership program now serves more than 8,000.(FABULOUS FRANCHISEES: FRANCHISING'S FRONT LINE)(International Franchise Association's System-Wide Membership Program)
  by Rocchio, Paul
• 2006 election cycle to feature ballot measures: state legislatures increasingly targeting the small business community.
  by Lathrop, Matt
• "Yellow Ribbon" transforms healing period into one of renewal.(FW FOCUS: COMMUNITY OUTREACH)(The Yellow Ribbon Fund Inc.'s services to injured military personnel)
• Finding the "right people" just got easier: online career centers offer employers an array of benefits and options.(FW FOCUS: MANAGEMENT & OPERATIONS)
  by Smith, Christine
• AmericInn Lodge & Suites.(honors and Hall of Fame inductions)(Brief Article)
• AlphaGraphics.(established relief fund for those affected by Hurricane Katrina )(Brief Article)
• What makes a franchisee successful?
  by Scott, Nancy Rathbun
• Big O Tires presents $65,000 to American Red Cross.(SPECIAL REPORT: FRANCHISE APPRECIATION DAY 2005)(hurricane relief aid)(Brief Article)
• China franchise regulations still a concern.(FW FOCUS: INTERNATIONAL)(International Franchise Association and the franchise community)(Brief Article)
• Focus Brands.(donations for Hurricane Katrina Relief fund)(Brief Article)
• Philly Connection.(opens new restaurant in texas)(Brief Article)
• Rocksolid Granit USA.(donations for Hurricane Katrina Relief fund to the American Red Cross )(Brief Article)
• How to take care of top performing franchisees: the best thing that any franchisor can do to take care of its top franchisees is to help them make more money.(FABULOUS FRANCHISEES: FRANCHISING'S FRONT LINE)
  by Siebert, Mark C.
• Board of directors confirms strategic plan direction, elects new members: during the International Franchise Association's fall leadership meeting, the association's board of directors conducted its regular quarterly business session.(SPECIAL REPORT: FRAN
• Organizational storytelling: are you missing an opportunity to distinguish your goods and services in a crowded marketplace?(FW FOCUS: MANAGEMENT & OPERATIONS)
  by Allen, Kathryn
• Cendant Hotel Group.(Marco A. Roca appointed)(Brief Article)
• Sign-A-Rama, EmbroidMe and Billboard Connection have relocated to a larger corporate facility at 2121 Vista Parkway, West Palm Beach.(Brief Article)