2013 IFA Supplier Forum Member

F.C. Dadson is a proud member of the 2013 International Franchise Association's Supplier Forum. We're committed to franchising and understand the unique relationship between franchisors and franchisees. Our years of experience with franchising provides franchisors with effective solutions to their franchise build-out program.

Fixture Manufacturing Specialist, Inc. earns FSC certification

Fixture Manufacturing Specialist, Inc., the manufacturing arm of F.C. Dadson, is proud to earn FSC® certification by The Forest Stewardship Council™ (FSC). The council is an independent, non-governmental, not-for-profit organization established to promote the responsible management of the world’s forests.


Between the forest and the final consumer, forest products may undergo many stages of processing, transformation, manufacturing and distribution. FSC Chain of Custody (CoC) certification verifies that FSC certified material is identified or kept segregated from non-certified material through this chain.

FSC Chain of Custody certification allows Fixture Manufacturing Specialist, Inc. to label their FSC products, which in turn enables consumers to identify and choose products that support responsible forest management. For Fixture Manufacturing Specialist, Inc. to sell FSC certificated products, they must have a FSC Chain of Custody (CoC) certification. The FSC CoC tracks FSC certified material throughout the production and manufacturing process. CoC certification can be used to show compliance with public or private procurement policies and specifications such as the US Green Building Council’s Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) rating systems.

“We are very exciting about getting certified,” said Collin Gruthoff, President of Fixture Manufacturing Specialist, Inc. and F.C. Dadson. “The FSC certification helps ensure we are doing the right things to ensure healthy and sustainable forests. Our FSC CoC enables us to purchase FSC certified materials and transform these materials into FSC certified products such as fixtures, cabinets, counters, casework and other products. Because of our commitment to the FSC program, Fixture Manufacturing Specialist, Inc. will have the opportunity to work on construction projects aspiring to earn LEED certification.”

Time is running out! Join us at the 2nd Annual Franchising in Health Care Conference, October 24-25, Denver, CO.

Time is running out! Join us at the 2nd Annual Franchising in Health Care Conference, October 24-25, Denver, CO. Register Today.

By 2020, health care spending in the United States is expected to increase to $4.5 trillion – or 19.3 percent of the nation’s gross domestic product. This growth offers tremendous opportunity to both franchisors and medical professionals. The need for health care franchises is growing as communities and individuals struggle to access the health services they need.

The event, Formulas for Success, brings together senior industry leaders from the franchise and health care fields to learn best practices, receive advice from industry leaders and service experts, and participate in discussions on how to overcome challenges and grow your franchise system at the ONLY franchise conference dedicated to franchising health care.

Current and prospective franchisors and suppliers to the franchise and health care industries, prospective investors and entrepreneurs, and health care and medical professionals interested in learning more about the opportunities are welcome to attend.

Let's Talk at the Franchise Leadership & Development Conference

Are you Winning the Build-Out Race? Let F.C. Dadson take you across the finish line! We'll help you answer these questions and more. Is your store opening cost too high? Could your franchise benefit if your package was 10-20% less? Is your store opening process too long? Could you benefit if the franchisee could open a new location a few weeks early? Are you project managing store openings versus selling franchises? Could you benefit if you focused on selling franchises versus store openings? Let's talk at the Franchise Leadership & Development Conference. Call Marie VanDrisse today at 1-800-728-0338 x123.

Larry and Collin Attend the IFA Public Affairs Conference

Larry and Collin recently returned from the IFA Public Affairs Conference on September 10-12.  F.C. Dadson continues to support the franchise industry and its commitment on the Hill to tackle critical legislation surrounding issues like jobs, taxes, and health care. While at the conference, they were able to stay informed on the current trends, recognize and honor outstanding franchisees and network with peers about key franchise business challenges and solutions.

Join us at the International Franchise Association Public Affairs Conference

Join Collin Gruthoff, President and Larry Myer, VP of New Business Development of F.C. Dadson at the annual International Franchise Association (IFA) Public Affairs conference. The conference, which will take place September 10-11 at the Hyatt Regency Capital Hill, Washington, D.C., features 2 days of networking with industry professionals, information on the latest business and economic trends that impact franchising, and political insights from Washington insiders. If you are interested in meeting during the conference, feel free to call either Collin or Larry at (800) 728-0338 to set-up a time. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SY-MjhxZ784

Focus on selling franchises versus projecting managing store openings.

Franchises make their money selling franchises and royalties, not on the individual store opening process. As a franchise grows, the decision making process become more complex. Decisions that were once made quickly now begin to drag. There is not enough time to do both. The key is developing an approach that allows franchisors to focus on business issues, not design and construction problems. F.C. Dadson's turnkey build-out program enables franchisees to save money, maintain your brand integrity and get their locations up and running faster. This means franchisors will generate royalties sooner.

Me-Ality™ kiosk partners with People StyleWatch® Magazine

F.C. Dadson, kiosk and RMU manufacturer, is proud to be the manufacturer of the Me-Ality™ kiosk. Thanks to a new partnership announced recently between People StyleWatch® and Me-Ality™, the revolutionary size-matching kiosk found in malls nationwide, gives shoppers the perfect formula to find their best fits for the season with a free 10-second, fully-clothed body scan and custom content developed by the experts at People StyleWatch. http://finance.yahoo.com/news/ality-announces-partnership-people-stylewatch-110100342.html

F.C. Dadson sponsors 2012 Franchising in Health Care Conference

F.C. Dadson is pleased be a supporting sponsor of the 2012 Franchising in Health Care Conference, October 24-25, 2012, in Denver, Colorado hosted by Faegre Baker Daniels, Management 2000 and Weise Communications.

The event, Formulas for Success, brings together senior industry leaders from the franchise and health care fields to learn best practices, receive advice from industry leaders and service experts, and participate in discussions on how to overcome challenges and grow their franchise systems at the ONLY franchise conference dedicated to franchising in the health care industry.

The struggle to access health care services experienced by individuals and communities creates both need and opportunity for health care professionals to provide expanded services through the franchise model. Yet, health or wellness-based franchisors face complicated legal, employment, licensing and marketing hurdles, which create barriers to successful growth and legally providing services across state lines and country boundaries.

For more information, contact Tim Matey at F.C. Dadson at 800-728-0338 x137

F.C. Dadson recommends the 2012 Dealmakers' Summit

You're franchisor with a strong list of successful franchisees. You’ve proven that your model works, is scalable and your unit economics are solid. In addition, your development and support systems are in place and your sales pipeline looks healthy. But as an entrepreneur your vision is much bigger than what you might be able achieve with your current assets. Maybe you are considering bringing in some private equity capital to really take your concept to the next level. F.C. Dadson recommends attending the 2012 Dealmakers' Summit (http://www.dealmakersummit.com/) The Dealmakers’ Summit is the first event to connect private equity with franchisors and multi-unit franchisees.

F.C. Dadson Sponsors Specialty Retail Hall of Fame Awards

The Specialty Retail Hall of Fame Awards were presented at SPREE on April 3, at a special luncheon event sponsored by F. C. Dadson.

Marie VanDrisse from F. C. Dadson said the award winners were an example for all to follow. “They have provided accomplishments that we are all proud of,” VanDrisse said, while also thanking SPREE for the growth platform the show has provided.

http://specialtyretail.com/2012/04/2012-specialty-retail-hall-of-fame-winners-announced-at-spree/

Thanks for a great International Franchise Expo Show

Thanks for a great International Franchise Expo Show, June 14-17, 2012 in New York. We met so many great people and look forward to connecting again. Tim Matey and Troy Schwehr and all of us at F.C. Dadson.

F.C. Dadson is a trusted vendor for franchises including retail, services, restaurants, educational, health care and more nationwide. We employ a customized project approach with a partnership mentality and strive to offer our customers the best value possible, enabling maximum return on their investment.

Visit F.C. Dadson at the upcoming International Franchise Expo

F.C. Dadson, the franchise build-out specialists, will be at the upcoming International Franchise Expo in New York, June 15-17. Stop by booth #373 and learn how we saved franchises money, maintained brand integrity, and got their locations up and earning faster.

Larry Myer,  F.C. Dadson's VP of Business Development, performed Monday, February13 with the Franchise All-Star Band at the recent International Franchise Association (IFA) Convention, Orlando, FL. Check out their website http://www.franchiseallstarband.com/