HEMPSTEAD REBIRTH Set to Present Franchise and Business Development Seminar

Hempstead Rebirth CDC, the non-profit, faith based organization created to improve the overall quality of life of low to moderate income individuals, families and businesses, continues to empower individuals, families and business owners with its upcoming Economic Empowerment Series session focusing on business ownership through Franchising.

In its next installment on Thursday June 27th at 7:00pm, The Economic Empowerment Series will provide necessary and timely information for new and aspiring entrepreneurs and business owners.  Featuring John Genova, of The Kensington Company, this informative session will cover the many types of franchises available - retail, services, B2B, B2C, Franchise businesses that offer low cost of investment with high rates of return, options on financing your franchise, and much more.

For more information on The Economic Empowerment Series session, log onto www.eventbrite.com and search “Hempstead Rebirth” and register.  For more information on Hempstead Rebirth CDC, call Hempstead Rebirth at (516) 539-2210 or visit www.hempsteadrebirth.org.

About Hempstead Rebirth CDC

The mission of Hempstead Rebirth CDC (HRCDC) is to provide and assist in the housing and economic development of low to moderate-income individuals, families and small businesses through community development building strategies leveraging the resources available to us.  The HRCDC provides real help and real solutions through its Business Mentoring Program, the Economic Empowerment Series, as well as its One Stop Commercial Financing program.  To rsvp today for upcoming business seminar on Franchise and Business Development Call  (516) 539-2210 or Email: wbjones@hempsteadrebirth.org.  You may also be placed on our email list for future events by calling us or emailing us at the above number or email address today!

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Maxi’s people-centric business franchise model drives employee development

Hard work, dedication and professionalism is rewarded at Maxi’s; just ask Gairoonisha Ishmail – better known to her family of regulars as Nisha. The widowed mother of two who began her career at Maxi’s in 1986 is now manager with the trendy family restaurant chain.

Customers at Maxi’s in Alberton are greeted by Ishmail’s welcoming smile, whether it’s for the breakfast rush or family dinners and get-togethers.  “t Maxxsha. owner of her own restaurant.he trendy fast growig I don’t have much of a social life because I am at the restaurant all the time,” the dedicated manager explains. “I don’t have to, I just love what I do,” she adds without apology.

Ishmail’s dedication stems partly from tragedy. When she lost her husband six years ago she needed to provide for her family – her sons Riyaan and Yasseen.  “I had to embrace my life. I could not wish to be someone else as I had children and a career to nurture. Working here at Maxi’s is a rewarding challenge, and it allows me to provide for my children, and that helps fulfill me as a mother.”

When asked what is it about her restaurant that makes customers want to linger over that cup of coffee, or her team want to work even harder, she responds happily: “A hardworking scullery means dishes for a happy kitchen, and a delighted kitchen means a happy waiter, which translates to satisfied customers.

“I believe that team work and a positive attitude is everything, and that by supporting each other, we also learn from one another,” continues the manager with 33 years of restaurant experience.

Ishmail trained to be a manager under Johan Coetzee, the founding owner, in Menlyn before moving to Alberton. She looks back and says the risk of joining a new company has never crossed her mind. “I have been a cleaner, a cashier and a supervisor. I wanted a challenge that would make use of all those skills and add to them. I’m a better person and manager because I learnt from the ground up. I was encouraged to test myself and have been rewarded.”

In her years with Maxi’s Ishmail has learnt much and seen changes as the chain has become the fastest growing family restaurant in the country. She feels the group’s success is as much hers and puts it down to the lessons she has learnt.

Greg Binstead, General Manager of Maxi’s, concludes that it is special people like Ishmael that is the secret ingredient to the group’s success.

“As a people-focused company we believe in building relationships by identifying and nurturing talent from the inside. As our employees understand and believe in this ethos, they spread a message of care and respect to our customers, which ensures repeat business and sustained growth for the franchisee and the organization as a whole.”

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Office Evolution Signs Development Deal To Bring Virtual Offices

Office Evolution, a virtual office and executive suites provider, has inked a development deal to bring multiple units to North Dakota, securing a location in Williston and planning to add Minot and Dickinson to the roster. Office Evolution will provide local and international businesses the opportunity to secure a flexible and efficient presence in the booming Bakken Region. This development agreement marks Office Evolution’s first foray outside of Colorado and a new franchise venture with Hegg Companies, an investment and commercial real estate firm.

North Dakota’s bustling business scene, especially in the Bakken oil fields, is an ideal locale for the virtual office brand. North Dakota is a leader in the current trend in hydraulic fracturing or “fracking”, a flourishing and rapidly changing industry that perfectly fits the flexible and agile model of Office Evolution’s concept. As a small business incubator, Office Evolution prides itself on offering services such as permanent and on-demand office space, meeting spaces, telephone answering, fax and administrative assistance. Office Evolution provides real, affordable office solutions for those that periodically commute into North Dakota for business and acts as a vital stepping stone for small companies to hone their craft and grow their enterprises. The Hegg Companies, a top commercial real estate company in South Dakota, is teaming with Office Evolution to fill a high demand created by the fracking trade for virtual office spaces and services.

“The Hegg Companies have such a great reputation and we are pleased to bring North Dakota multiple new locations,” said Mark Hemmeter, CEO of Office Evolution. “This is a milestone for Office Evolution and we look forward to serving North Dakota and launching the innovative enterprises of local business community members.”

About Office Evolution
Office Evolution is a Colorado-based virtual office and executive suites provider with eight locations along Colorado’s Front Range. In business since 2003, Office Evolution is the full-service virtual office solutions authority, providing clients with a professional image, friendly service and convenience by offering executive office space and virtual solutions at a practical price.  Committed to help business owners thrive by taking the work out of running an office, Office Evolution delivers quality service and amenities, and providing opportunities to connect and share knowledge with like-minded professionals. Conference and training rooms, business center services, live answering and call management offer the right mix of services to help business owners succeed.

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Serendipity Labs Appoints Hospitality Veteran Brad Le Blanc SVP of Franchise Development

Serendipity Labs, a leader in Corporate Coworking, has hired Brad Le Blanc (http://www.linkedin.com/in/bradleblanc) as SVP of Franchise Development to accelerate its US franchise expansion. Serendipity Labs is a network of premium members-only workplaces, offering private offices, coworking memberships and high performance meeting space to professionals.  

Brad has been successfully building hospitality franchise brands for over 20 years, including launching upscale, lifestyle hotel brands to growing hotel systems to over 1,000 franchise units. “Brad is uniquely qualified to guide the launch of this new category of hospitality and match Serendipity Labs franchise partners with real estate projects across the US,” says Serendipity Labs Chairman, John Arenas.

Previously, Mr. LeBlanc was Vice President Sales & Development for Choice Hotels International’s upscale franchise sales division.  This included the launch of Cambria Suites, as well as a playing a key role in real estate acquisition and equity partnerships across the top twenty U.S. lodging markets.  

“Interest from real estate partners has been strong. Office, retail and mixed-use developers are looking to position their assets for greater value, while adding vibrancy to attract tenants.  Including a 15,000-25,000sf Serendipity Labs corporate coworking location is a great way for them to accomplish that,” said Mr. LeBlanc. “Hotel operators and developers are also recognizing this as an opportunity to leverage their existing business platforms,” he added.

About Serendipity Labs

Serendipity Labs, Inc. www.serendipitylabs.com and its wholly owned subsidiaries, Serendipity Labs Franchise International, LLC and Serendipity Labs Management, LLC are leading the way in delivering high performance workplace-as-a-service experiences supported by OASIS®, the proprietary cloud-based enterprise-wide service delivery platform. The Serendipity Labs® executive team is comprised of professionals with deep domain expertise in alternative workplace services, enterprise collaboration technology, coworking, commercial real estate and franchising.  Serendipity Labs is backed by lead investor Steelcase (http://www.steelcase.com), Inc. (SCS: NYSE) View the Serendipity Labs video introduction at www.serendipitylabs.com/managed-services-video

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Title: Franchisor development and franchisee rapport: developing better ways of operating and promoting the franchise does not have to include the opposition, and sometimes disenfranchising of long-time owners.(Franchise Relations)
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