From Ashley to Zenith, vendors from over 30 companies will attend the ColorTyme Winter Operations Meeting in Dallas, Texas; January 22-25. 350 people are expected to attend the show.

Bryan Collins, President of Bryce Company, said "The Winter Operations Meeting is a great opportunity to meet with, franchise owners, store managers and home office personnel. It's one of the most productive, upbeat industry tradeshows in the country."

This meeting promises to be especially exciting for franchise owners. In November, ColorTyme announced it was developing a Payday Loan system for it's Franchisees (see story). Company officials hint at other "significant developments" to be announced at the show, but offer no details other than to say "This will be one to remember." Since becoming CEO of the nations oldest RTO franchise in June, 2004 (see story), Bob Bloom has spearheaded an effort to expand revenue opportunities for franchisees.

The following vendors will attend the 2005 ColorTyme Winter Operations Meeting.

Bryce Co, RCA, SED International, TruckSkin, Ashley Furniture, Alliance Computer Technology, APRO, BDI Laguna, Bench Craft, Central File, Colby Furniture, Dell, Fouts Bros. Trucking, High Touch, Hitachi, JVC, Kathy Ireland by Standard, Mitsubishi, Nationwide Club Administrators, National Direct Media Service, Panasonic, Philips, RES Accessories, Sears Contract Sales, Simmons, Thurmo-Sleep, Toshiba, Vintage Interiors, Welton USA, Whirlpool, White & Associates, Zenith.