10The Multi-Unit Franchisee 50:
Multi-plication!
Expansion through area and multiunit
developers continues to define franchising in
2008. We spotlight this trend with six in-depth profiles—Tom Barnett, David Ostrowe,
Linda Fong, Paul Hitzelberger, Heather Spell,
and Grant Simon—who have a collective 106
years of franchising experience.
BY KERRY PIPES, EDDY GOLDBERG, JOHN CARROLL, and
DEBBIE SELINSKY
The MU50 Lists
We also present our two “MU 50” lists of the
brands with the highest number (page 15) and
highest percentage (page 23) of multiunit
operators.
BY FRANdata
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Features
31Financing:
Need Money?
Who doesn’t? But with bankers and other traditional
lenders tightening the screws, franchise borrowers are
turning to creative, alternative funding sources.
BY EDDY GOLDBERG
39Security:
Digital Detectives
State-of-the-art video surveillance systems—a welcome
addition to traditional security policies and
procedures—are increasing profits by reducing losses.
BY KERRY PIPES
44Conference:
Mastering Growth
Roundtables, general sessions, networking, and Q&A’s
with panelists provided the foundation for a lively,
3-day conference for area developers and multiunit
operators.
BY KERRY PIPES
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