For the first time, ColorTyme will combine the store level and franchisee awards in a single night.

Ken Schimpf, shown here accepting the Eagle Award,  was named 2006 ColorTyme Franchisee of the Year at the company's 2007 summer meeting in Cincinnati, Ohio. left to right; Pete Rose, Ken Schimpf, Richele Schimpf, and ColorTyme President Bob Bloom. Pete Rose was the guest speaker. See photos from the event.

Nearly 250 ColorTyme franchisees, store managers and vendors are expected at next week's 19th annual ColorTyme National Convention. The event, scheduled for January 13-16 at the Embassy Suites Hotel and Convention Center in Frisco, Texas, kicks off with a welcome reception Sunday and wraps Tuesday evening with the ColorTyme Supper club and Casino.

ColorTyme President Bob Bloom said the annual convention is a celebration. "It's a chance for our franchisees to gather and share information, recognize successes and honor franchisees and managers for outstanding performance in 2007." Listen to podcast interview with ColorTyme President Bob Bloom.

For the first time, ColorTyme will combine the store level and franchisee awards in a single night. Store Managers of the Year have always been announced in January while Franchisee of the Year and other achievements were recognized at the Summer Meeting. Bloom said combining the award ceremonies will allow companies to celebrate as a team.

ColorTyme will announce 2007 Managers of the Year, New Franchisee of the Year, Top 10 Franchise, Big Five, and Eagle Winner (Franchisee of the Year) during the General Session Tuesday morning.

Listen to podcast interview with Ken Schimpf, ColorTyme 2006 Franchisee of the Year.

ColorTyme will also hold training seminars that focus on improving execution and growing revenue through specific marketing programs to be announced at the convention.

The identity of the convention's keynote speaker has not been released. But, A blockbuster surprise keynote speaker is planned. We have been sworn to secrecy, but the video is amazing!

RTO Online will cover the ColorTyme Convention from Frisco. Please check www.rtoonline.com for updates, photo galleries, podcasts and interviews.