Franchise Update Magazine Issue III, 2012 | Page 19

multi-unit operators who wield power, influence, and the capital to back it up. The American Dream has grown up and gone sophisticated, and the stories told ISSUE 4 OF 2012 ADVERTISING DEADLINE OCTOBER 8Th, 20 2 1 Call [phone] ext. 202 - or email [email protected] to reserve your ad space! on EmpireBuilders.tv are as unique as the operators who tell them. Scheduled programming EmpireBuilders.tv officially launched in March. Franchise Update will continue to post additional interviews in the coming months. Our hope is that these video snapshots will provide insights, lessons, and useful tips for other multi-unit franchisees, as well as other entrepreneurs who may be considering a life in franchising. Through these videos, you can peek inside these professionals’ best practices in both life and business, and catch a glimpse into the lives of the extraordinary individuals who have built successful businesses, dealt with hiring and motivating employees, faced tough economic times and many other challenges, and through it all remained true to their calling of a franchise Empire Builder. There are many stories to be told. Tune in today! n Grow Market Lead after those brands, engage with those brands, do more research with those brands, and look for opportunities within those brands.” These are just three examples offering a brief look into the insights and perspectives these empire builders give in their interviews on EmpireBuilders.tv. “You have people from all demographics—from every socioeconomic level, ethnicity, and age group—sharing their honest stories of successes and failures,” says Thilgen. “There are stories of kids who worked in fast-food restaurants when they were young who now operate dozens of units. And there are stories of immigrants who came to America in search of a better life and found it in franchising.” In essence, she says, franchisees today are the broad shoulders of small business in America. Franchising itself has gone through quite a transformation during the past half century. Single-unit mom-andpop operators have given way to savvy Turnkey, Interior Build-Out Program F.C. Dadson works with you to get your locations open for business quickly and cost-effectively. We coordinate the complete store package including brand compliance and construction-related activities along with fixtures, graphics, signage and other opening supplies. Use the whole program or just what you need including: • Concept design • Architectural drawings • Fixture manufacturing • Construction management • Logistics & installation • Space planning • Permitting • Fulfillment & décor • Graphics & signage Call Larry Myer at 800-728-0338 x110 www.fcdadson.com Franchiseupdate I ssue I I I , 2012  17