Comments on: The Top Franchise Trends For 2009

By: Malcom Reynolds

Malcom Reynolds — Tue, 07 Dec 2010 17:02:51 +0000

Now that 2009 has come and gone, and we are almost done with 2010, do you think you were correct in your “cautious optimism” prediction?

By: Bill Flavell

Bill Flavell — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 16:19:41 +0000

I would definitely agree with a few of these. The one that really caught my eye was #7. There are a lot of franchises now that focus on keeping your home for the long run. As the “aging in place” movement gains momentum. I think that there will be even more of a move towards franchises that focus on in-home services.

Keep up the great posts,
Bill

By: Joel Libava

Joel Libava — Sun, 18 Jan 2009 20:26:44 +0000

TS,
Thank you for taking the time to read the article!
I appreciate it.
The Franchise King

By: T.S. Elliott

T.S. Elliott — Sun, 18 Jan 2009 19:41:41 +0000

I never really thought about how many people were employeed by franchises, that is very interesting…. This is a big part of the economy!!!

By: Joel Libava

Joel Libava — Sun, 11 Jan 2009 16:18:56 +0000

Amanda,
I hope other restaurant franchise chains start thinking about greener pastures..
I don’t know if Subway has the legs to surpass McD’s Martin.

The Franchise King, Joel Libava

By: Kris Bovay

Kris Bovay — Sun, 11 Jan 2009 07:25:39 +0000

Very interesting. Most fascinating to me was the information on the aggressive tactics to fill the pipeline (by Maaco, Skyshades and Cici’s Pizza). I can’t remember hearing of those kind of tactics in previous recessions.

By: Martin Lindeskog

Martin Lindeskog — Sat, 10 Jan 2009 17:05:51 +0000

Joel,

Thanks for the link. It was interesting reading. It was fun to read about Fred DeLuca’s Italian heritage and how picked the name, Subway. I glad to see that they are doing great. Very smart to get feedback / “feedforward” from the individual stores, e.g. regarding perzonalized rebate coupons.

So, when do you think Subway will surpass McDonalds?

I am getting hungry too. I have to test Chipotle when I am visiting USA again. I love hot & spicy food.

By: Joel Libava

Joel Libava — Sat, 10 Jan 2009 16:52:57 +0000

Martin,
According to Entrepreneur Magazine, Subway is doing great!

http://www.entrepreneur.com/magazine/entrepreneur/2009/january/199092.html

But seriously all this talk of SW food is making me hungry.

Back to Chipotle. {Again}

The Franchise King, Joel Libava

By: Joel Libava

Joel Libava — Sat, 10 Jan 2009 16:48:09 +0000

TJ,
Thank you so much for your great comments, and insights.

And yes, more people need to know that they, too, can be their own bosses and try to build some real equity for themselves, and their families.

The Franchise King, Joel Libava

By: Martin Lindeskog

Martin Lindeskog — Fri, 09 Jan 2009 23:34:47 +0000

Anita: I agree with you regarding one primary language. English first, then it is a great extra plus if you know another language or more. In my case, Swedish, English, and I could read and understand German pretty OK. I will try to learn a special artificial language called Interlingua which is based mainly on the Romance language derived from Latin.

I miss the Food Channel! Is Southwest food inspired by Mexican cuisine? Is it hot & spicy?

Joel: How is Subway doing nowadays? It is starting to get popular here in Gothenburg, Sweden. But at the first attempt they had hard time. They were located close to an IKEA store. IKEA is pretty famous for its cheap food. They serve a huge amount of Swedish meatballs every day!