The 8 | March 3, 2017

1. Frantastic: Here at “The 8,” a lot of bets are placed over the ping pong table. And when you lose a game, you have to face the music. Check out this week’s episode to see our Frantastic image that’s meant to wish No Limit Agency* CEO Nick Powills well as he embarks on a vegan journey over the course of the next month.

2. Franlebrity: We kicked off a new issue this week on 1851 Franchise that’s all about gender equality, and we featured FranNet CEO and president Jania Bailey to get things started. Bailey shares the story of her success, from starting out as a single mother to becoming one of the franchising industry’s major players. And even though her road to success wasn’t easy, Bailey says that her work ethic and positive attitude made it possible to get to where she is today.

3. Frash Money: Breaking into a new territory can be difficult for franchise brands. But through hard work and a winning approach to local marketing, Sport Clips Team Leaders Jim and Kim Noah brought the brand to Southern Oregon. The market has been a huge success for Sport Clips*—during the first week in business, the salon posted some of the best grand opening client count numbers in the brand’s system.

4. Frant of the Week: It’s important to know the difference between a true team and a group of individuals who are only pretending to be a team. That’s why 1851 Franchise VP Scott Oaks highlights the qualities that can make or break a team’s success in his latest column. By having a clearly defined and communicated goal, prioritizing the team over the individual and being willing to make adjustments, businesses can ensure that they’re utilizing top quality workers who will get the job done.

5. Franch Forward: Sylvan Learning* is seeing success across California, especially in the Mountain View area. The brand’s tailored language program is helping franchisees tap into a large population of students there who are learning English as a second language. By being able to help those students who are new to the American school system, Sylvan is expected to expand its reach in the state.

6. Fran Funny: How do you know if someone is vegan? Don’t worry, they’ll tell you.

7. Franspiration Misquote: “You’re off to great places! Today is your day! Your mountain is waiting, so get on your way… to buy a franchise!”– Dr. Seuss

8. Franemies vs. Frands: You’ve likely been hearing the name “Franchise Business Review” a lot lately with all of the recently released annual industry rankings. But you might not know that this franchising Frand has its own page on 1851. It’s a great resource for franchise concepts that are looking for more information on the ways that franchisee feedback and reviews can impact a business and serve as a strong validator.