Month: September 2011

Q&A with Vincent Carfagno, founder of Cooperstown Connection

There is a lot to learn about Cooperstown Connection and we were very excited to speak with them here at Franchise Gator. Read more about this amazing opportunity as told to us by Vincent Carfagno, founder of Cooperstown Connection. How was Cooperstown Connection originally conceived and started? The concept began when I was 18 years Q&A with Vincent Carfagno, founder of Cooperstown Connection

Read More

By Jessica Dees | Posted September 26, 2011

Q&A with Brian Swain, Executive Partner of Healthier 4 U Vending

Franchise Gator recently had the pleasure of speaking with Brian Swain, Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Healthier 4 U Vending. Here are some interesting discussions we had with him:   How was Healthier 4 U Vending originally conceived and started? My Father Del and I founded Healthier4U Vending to be the premier Healthy Food Vending Q&A with Brian Swain, Executive Partner of Healthier 4 U Vending

Read More

By Jessica Dees | Posted September 21, 2011

Q&A with Billboard Connection’s Tom Flood, Vice President and Brand Director

Tell us more about Billboard Connection and what attracts franchisees to your business The term "outdoor advertising" or "out-of-home media" refers to all forms of media that reaches consumers outside their homes. Formats include large billboards and posters located on major highways, busy arterial roadways and local streets; bus bench, bus shelter & telephone or Q&A with Billboard Connection’s Tom Flood, Vice President and Brand Director

Read More

By Jessica Dees | Posted September 19, 2011

Industry Expert Weighs in on Franchise Consultants

Franchise Gator sits down with Dan Martin, Franchise Strategy Coach & IFX CEO to get his take on using a Franchise Consultant/Broker as well as some good advice for someone looking to venture into franchising. Dan Martin’s franchise experience goes back to 1983 when he started with a Franchise Management company.  This eventually led to Industry Expert Weighs in on Franchise Consultants

Read More

By Farrah Kennedy | Posted September 13, 2011

Q&A with Tom Flood, VP and Brand Director for Billboard Connection

How was Billboard Connection originally conceived and started? The original agency was started by an independent billboard rep who was asked to source other billboard advertising other than the inventory he represented. After researching he found that there was a multitude of options and even more companies that sell these options so he recognized the Q&A with Tom Flood, VP and Brand Director for Billboard Connection

Read More

By Jessica Dees | Posted September 8, 2011

The Do’s and Dont’s of Social Networking for Your Small Business

While there are LOTS of articles and blog posts out on the web all about the importance of social networking, and the ‘how-to’ of social networking, it can become come quite overwhelming to grasp exactly what to do; but perhaps even more importantly, what NOT to do.  Hopefully this post will help you navigate your The Do’s and Dont’s of Social Networking for Your Small Business

Read More

By AK Stout | Posted September 8, 2011