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Franchise Expert Dick Rennick is Making Headlines

Dick Rennick has been quoted as a franchise expert in more than 100 press publications including such leading media as BusinessWeek, Financial Times, Chicago Tribune and the Washington Post.

Follow the link below to read though media mentions from 2005 - Present:
Media Mentions 2005 - Present (1.3MB PDF File Get Adobe Acrobat Here)

The New York Times does a front page story in its Sunday edition on the Screenmobile franchise and golf ball protection—two months after Screenmobile hired TEAM Rennick and his team of experts. Could you be next? Click here to read the entire June 24, 2007 article.

The Chicago Tribune draws on Rennick’s franchise expertise to help brands find the best franchisees to grow the business and achieve a productive level of trust within the system. Click here to read the entire June 18, 2007 article.

The Christian Science Monitor writes about the latest trend in business: entrepreneurs bringing premium products to the customers’ doors. Franchise expert Dick Rennick explains that the mobile franchising industry appeals to people of all ages since age is not a barrier to owning a franchise. Click here to read the entire October 1, 2007 article.

The Virginian-Pilot explains the highly complex concept of turnover rates, and relies on franchise expert Dick Rennick’s expertise to explain the franchisor’s underlying drive is always to protect the integrity of the brand. Click here to read the entire June 14, 2007 article.

MSNBC draws on franchise expert Dick Rennick’s advice when writing about what a potential investor should do before investing in a franchised small business. Click here to read the entire October 9 article.

The Street draws on Rennick’s franchise expertise to examine the nuances of the smoothie industry and why the number of franchise units has grown at such a rapid rate. Click here to read the entire article.

SBTV, the Small Business Television Network is devoted 100% to the small business market - from business start-ups to established enterprises, and the average viewer stays on the www.sbtv.com site for more than 30 minutes at a time. SBTV tapped franchise expert Dick Rennick for a series of interviews, including:

• Franchise Fees
• International Franchise Oppurtunities
• Franchising: Innovative Marketing Techniques
• Foreign Franchising
• Common Franchise Mistakes
• The Pros and Cons of Franchising
• Independent Business vs. Franchising
• Are You Right for Franchising?
• Best Way To Search for Franchises
• Franchise Opportunities for Baby Boomers
• Dick Rennick on Daily News
• How to Build a Loyal Customer Base
• Understanding Franchise Fees
• Mobile Franchising
• Franchising Costs: How much money do you need for a franchise?
• Franchises: Importance of Location

Fast Casual magazine reports on down market being experienced by the Casual Dining industry. Franchise expert Dick Rennick is asked about how this can be turned around and he advises that it all comes down to customer service. Click here to read the entire August 7, 2007 article

El Paso Times quotes franchise expert Dick Rennick on the UTEP program, an intensive two-and-a-half day workshop on franchising, as the program "dollar for dollar one of the best bangs for your buck I've seen." Rennick has twice been the keynote speaker at previous UTEP programs. Click here to read the entire March 20, 2008 story.

El Paso Times quotes franchise expert Dick Rennick on the AlphaGraphics concept, "There are other fast-print shops out there that do a good job, but they're a cut above," [Rennick] said. "It's like comparing a Chevy to a Cadillac." Click here to read the entire August 8, 2007 story.

Live on Holder!
Listen to Dick Rennick's March 15th interview on Franchising with host Peter Anthony Holder on Montreal News Talk Radio CJAD 800 AM.

The Bowling Green Daily News, a daily newspaper in Kentucky, draws on franchise expert Dick Rennick’s expertise to help readers better understand franchising best practices. Click here to read the entire May 28, 2007 article.

IndUS Business Journal interviews Dick Rennick, founder of 360-unit franchise chain American Leak Detection and president of consulting firm TEAM Rennick, to learn different ways franchisees can be successful. Scott Walker, president and CEO of Screenmobile, discusses how he is leading the company into a more "Customer Centric" ideology. Click here to read the entire June 15, 2007, article.

Online Press Kit

Press Releases:
Franchise Expert Available for Interviews
May 24, 2007

Franchise Leaders Send Largest Delegation to Capitol Hill
September 14, 2005

Economic Census Will Count Franchise Businesses
November 22, 2005

Photo Gallery:
Click here to download a head shot of American Leak Detection founder and 2005 International Franchise Association Chairman Dick Rennick.
Click here to download a JPEG of Dick Rennick at the podium.

Bio:
Click here to read Dick Rennick's biography.