Franchise Update Magazine Issue IV, 2014 | Page 38

38 Feature: 2015 AFDR Annual Franchise Development Report offers strategic insights Grow Franchise development intelligence 42 Feature: 16th Annual Leadership & Development Conference “Foundations for Growth” theme takes sales professionals back through the basics 46 Feature: Mystery Shopper Survey Researching the best (and worst) performers 50 Feature: STAR Awards Honoring the best performers in franchise development 54 Challenge the Pros “What changes to your lead generation practices do you plan for 2015?” 55 Sales Smarts Outsourcing development: Should you “dial out” for sales? 61 Market Trends Defining small business and protecting the franchise model 62 International Opportunities overseas remain – if you’re willing to adapt 64 It’s Closing Time Master the psychology of buyers and exceed your sales goals 36 Franchiseupdate ISS U E IV, 2 0 1 4