Monthly Archives: August 2009

The Game of Franchising: Believe and Succeed

Posted on August 31, 2009 by

Did ya hear: Andy’s alive! Yeah it’s true. Really. Man on the moon and they still can’t commit to a reasonable expectation for cash flows? Hey baby, Are we losing touch? If you believe there’s nothing up my sleeve, then … Continue reading →

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All aboard the McShip of Fools: Das Narrenschiff

Posted on August 31, 2009 by

Buying a franchise is a real trip. Really good writing survives a very long time. Lies move quickly but truth lasts. Lies do not become true over time, no matter how many times they are repeated by shills. In 1494, … Continue reading →

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Human v. Business values: Designing a more profitable slaughter system

Posted on August 29, 2009 by

This all makes perfect sense, doesn’t it? The business goal is to produce as high quality a product, while spending the least amount of money. Very narrow. Very specialized. Only quantifiable benefits or cost enter into the business decisions. By … Continue reading →

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Slaughterhouse technology: Stunning with good Animal Welfare

Posted on August 28, 2009 by

Anyone that thinks modern agriculture is some non-technical or backward technology is showing their profound ignorance. Captive Bolt Pistol: is a device used for stunning animals prior to slaughter. Proper stunning is essential to prevent the pain and suffering of … Continue reading →

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Is a Franchisee of less value than a calf?

Posted on August 28, 2009 by

It seems that way. When franchisees fail, many other people take a hit, too. Some of these externalized losses are: employees (wages, severance), customer prepaid deposits (goods & services), federal income & sales taxes, workers’ compensation payables, provincial sales tax … Continue reading →

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My heart, which is so full to overflowing, has often been solaced and refreshed by music when sick and weary.

Posted on August 28, 2009 by

Martin Luther knew music has the capacity to move people. I’ve had that experience. If you young fellows were wise, the devil couldn’t do anything to you, but since you aren’t wise, you need us who are old. Faith is … Continue reading →

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Patience is a virtue: Wait your turn or risk a nose full of trouble.

Posted on August 25, 2009 by

Say what you will, franchisors have patience. Franchisees who are organizing themselves must develop this trait. This is especially true with truly franchisee-led groups. It might be faster to have a lawyer or expert tell you what to do and … Continue reading →

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Empire of Illusion, Chris Hedges: The Death of God & franchise propaganda

Posted on August 24, 2009 by

The title caught my eye. Is franchising an empire built on brand-induced self-delusion? If it is, then it appears to be just one in our post-modern world where any means justify the economic ends. So says a Pulitzer Prize winner, … Continue reading →

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Being Charmed is okay: Just don’t think franchise Justice means going to Courts of Law

Posted on August 23, 2009 by

I have liked, personally, almost every franchise attorney I have ever met. They are smart, really hardworking and funny as hell. Unfortunately, what they have to do to make a living in the franchise industry, is problematic. The fundamental problems … Continue reading →

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Survey Says: Franchise management is an increasingingly Deskilled trade

Posted on August 22, 2009 by

Who you going to trust? Bias can be introduced into almost any activity. Franchisors should be concerned with their franchisees’ attitudes. After all, they’re the ones closest to the people that pay everybody’s salaries: the end customer. Right? Yes. Normally. … Continue reading →

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