A Message FROM THE CHAIRMAN
T
his is the first full year since the repurposing
of our association and I believe it’s going to
be an awesome one. With our brand poised
to grow this year, so can FBS, by further
increasing its value to its members.
We continue to enjoy a strengthened relationship with
the company, already marked this year by our first ever
sponsorship of the BWW annual convention and a booth
at the Vendor Showcase. We remain appreciative of all the
ways this partnership advances the franchisee community
and our brand as a whole.
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Since being elected in October, your
board of directors (who you can get to
know a little better on Page 10) has been
hard at work in various committees to
carry out some important objectives to
provide tangible benefits to our membership. And unlike the New England
Patriots, our efforts won’t be underinflated … as a Jets fan, I couldn’t resist.
The education committee has developed a plan to make additional resources
available to franchisees, such as a customizable employee handbook template and
quarterly P&L analysis. These are valuable
tools that can help make a positive impact
on your business.
Our advocacy efforts have been
augmented by the launch of
www.fbsvotes.com. In such a volatile
political landscape, this site provides an
easy way for you to learn about issues
affecting franchisees and reach out to
your members of Congress about them.
I also encourage you to contact Misty
Chally about building relationships with
your senators and representatives by
inviting them to meet with you, tour your
restaurants and hear directly from you
about the importance of pro-business
initiatives.
As far as member services go, that
committee has been reviewing the recent
survey results to ensure FBS offers truly
valuable services—ones that you need
and want. Based on your comments and
insight, we look forward to rolling out
some great opportunities for you in the
near future.
In the meantime, let me make a
brief personal appeal for you all to take
an active role in FBS and take advantage
of everything your membership affords
you. Interact with us, volunteer for a
committee and provide us your feedback
when requested. It’s not just about getting
the SportsTV Guide—your membership
gives you access to years of knowledge
and experience of fellow franchisees,
big and small, to help navigate everyday
challenges and run your business more
successfully. You can also ta