GlobalBX Entrepreneur Business Articles - September 2009Chicken Wing Restaurants Expand In SacramentoSacramento Bee: Parts is parts. But who would have thought the most meager part of a chicken – the lowly wing – would become the star of a burgeoning trend that gobbles up 2.55 billion pounds a year? “It’s amazing to say we built this concept on nothing but chicken wings, but we have. That’s […] Submarina California Subs Gets New CEOQSR Magazine: Submarina California Subs today announced the promotion of Mimi Zeller to president and CEO effective immediately. Before joining Submarina as COO in 2006, Zeller began her career in franchising more than 23 years ago at Domino’s Pizza where she oversaw operational aspects including unit-level sales growth and profitability, marketing, new product development, royalty […] Restaurants Look Beyond Chicken FingersWall Street Journal: Restaurants trying to get more families to dine out have a new recipe: Get rid of the French toast sticks. Put more broccoli and carrots on the menu. Let the kids eat free. The industry is scrambling to counter a tendency by recession-pinched parents to leave their children at home when they […] Lions Tap Embroiled In Burger Battle With McDonald’sEden Prairie News: A popular local hamburger joint has a beef with McDonald’s, one so big it’s taking on the industry Goliath for trademark infringement. Lions Tap filed a lawsuit against McDonald’s in federal court on Aug. 28, claiming the fast-food giant stole its trademarked logo, “WHO’S YOUR PATTY?” Bonnie Notermann of Shakopee, who has […] Vets Get Discounts On 7-Eleven FranchisesDaytona Beach News-Journal Online: The 7-Eleven Inc. convenience store company is discounting its franchise fee for the first time in a new program for qualified retired military veterans. Qualified veterans who become first-time 7-Eleven franchisees will receive a 10-percent discount on the initial franchise fee for the first 7-Eleven store franchised. The discount can range […] PMD Nearly Ready With Franchise ModelFurniture Today: COLUMBUS, Ohio — A few months later than expected, PMD Furniture Direct says it is weeks away from the rollout of its new franchising organization. PMD Furniture Direct is the franchise company that Jeff Hosking, president and CEO of home furnishings retail network PMD, or Power Marketing Direct, announced plans for in January. […] Genghis Grill Sponsors Mongol Rally To Raise Money For CharityPR Newswire: Genghis Grill – The Mongolian Stir Fry is well-known for its fresh, hot and healthy food, for its style of fun service, featuring build your own bowl – an INTERACTIVE style of exhibition cooking modeled after a centuries-old legend. According to this legend, 12th century Mongol warriors, led by the mighty warrior GENGHIS […] Gamer Doc Video Games Going StrongFranchising.com: Gamer Doc, the retail video game store franchise that delivers a new and interactive customer experience, is going strong in 2009. The first Gamer Doc store in Raleigh, North Carolina recently opened for business, and franchises have been sold in Cherry Hill, New Jersey and Grand Rapids, Michigan, which are scheduled to open later […] Victoria’s Secret Tries On Airport Stores As Part Of Global PushColumbus Business First: Victoria’s Secret model Adriana Lima can finally buy the lingerie she hawks in her native country. Brazil, which has been fertile ground for Victoria’s Secret models, now has its first Victoria’s Secret store, but it isn’t the sprawling mecca to intimates that U.S. shoppers are accustomed to seeing. Columbus-based Limited Brands Inc. […] Buying an Existing Business vs. Starting My Own BusinessYou are an entrepreneur … or small business owner … or aspiring small business owner … and you want a new venture. Do you buy an existing business? Do you start your own business? Buying an existing business can be safer than starting your own business from start-up. Business startups unfortunately have a fairly high failure […] The Pros Cons of Working & Playing in the Clouds“I was just wondering if you wanted to chase this tornado, or if you just wanted to catch the next one.” — Beltzer – Twister (Warner Bros, 1996) Larry Ellison (Oracle’s CEO) was right! The computer / communications industry is really just a huge fashion industry. When Grace Hopper (the Navy’s computing genius) couldn’t explain […] Improving Business Performance By Creating High Performance TeamsAs a manager, executive or business owner your top priority today is exceeding company goals. You can’t do it yourself, so the best way to exceed your goals is to have what we call “High Performance Teams” working for you. Your goals may include growing your business, increasing revenue, improving business efficiency, doing more with […] Wahoo’s Fish Taco: 100 Units In 5 YearsOCRegister: Marking a major strategy change in its 20-year history, Wahoo’s Fish Taco has halted plans to build company-operated restaurants. Instead, it will focus on franchising. The Santa Ana-based chain, founded in 1988, has hired Tom Orbe to lead a major franchising effort. Orbe, who owns a Wahoo’s in Temecula, said Wahoo’s wants to build […] How Do I Get Advice on Buying a Business?Buy Business Today – Profit When? There’s an old saying that states, “Free advice is worth [only] what you pay for it.” While this is true in many situations in life, how does this homily apply to buying a business? After all, anyone who wants to buy a business will need some serious advice on […] Innovative Business Ideas – How To Turn Your New Business Idea Into GoldCreating Your Dream Business Behind every successful company is a founder who had a dream that eventually became a reality. Examine any of today’s prominent entrepreneurs and you will discover a shared thread of traits. These are talent, vision, and perseverance in the face of all obstacles. If you possess an idea that you believe […] Business Planning – What Works and What Doesn’t?Creating a Viable Business Planning Strategy New owners of businesses should feel compelled to engage in the business planning process, whether they are starting a brand new venture or taking over one that is already up and running. Anyone who fails to take this all important step – akin to jumping out of an airplane […] M Is For MarketingIf you’re just starting up in business, marketing is probably the most crucial element for you. Get this wrong and you don’t have a business. Get it right and you could take off like a rocket! So what do you need to know? At this stage, there is no point in me telling you fancy and […] Increasing Street CreditOver the past 20 + years in the PC / CE marketplace we’ve probably learned and relearned our job 40-50 times. Every time the industry changes, every time the communications avenues shift; life / opportunities change. Since the Internet and Web came into their own editorial and promotional outlets / targets have shifted … dramatically. […] Please Don’t Shoot the Messenger: How To Give Financial Advice To Baby Boomers In An Insecure EconomyThe financial planner, in this day and age, is often seen as something akin to the proverbial fox in the hen house- and may be treated likewise. The economic outlook is grim, and this doesn’t inspire confidence in clients; open any paper and dire predictions are handed out like candy at a pre-school playground. The […] Let Robert Plant Be Your Financial AdvisorIn 1969, Robert Plant famously sang: “Don’t know where you’re goin’, only know just where you’ve been”. Even for those that don’t listen to Led Zeppelin on a regular basis, there is some truth to be found here. When a financial advisor attempts to build a relationship with his client, it is useful to ask […] |
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