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Steve’s A Sandwich Shop MogulLongridge Today: Longridge entrepreneur and Subway franchisee Steve Richards is set to expand his sandwich empire with another Preston store. Managing Director of Fast and Fresh Restaurants and Subway Development Agent Steve, was last year awarded as the 70th fastest growing business in the Virgin sponsored ‘Fast Track’ Awards and his efforts across the North […] West Coast Franchise Expo Promotes Biz OwnershipExaminer.com: Franchise businesses provide for over 20 million jobs across the country and contribute nearly $2.3 trillion to the U.S. economy. This year, West Coast entrepreneurs will have multiple opportunities to learn from leading experts about the “how tos” of buying and financing a franchise business during the West Coast Franchise Expo Oct. 2-4 at the […] 12-Pack of Condoms for WordPress STDsWordPress STD’s (Security Transgression Defilements) are a common occurrence. WordPress-powered websites are far from being immune to hackers, although the latest release/s address many earlier security issues. WordPress, like other content management systems and forums such as phpBB, vBulletin, is a major target for hackers and spammers. Basic prophylactic measures, or condoms for WordPress STDs, […] Starting Chipotle From ScratchTHE WALL STREET JOURNAL: After graduating from the Culinary Institute of America, Steve Ells dreamt of opening a fine-dining restaurant but – like many first-time entrepreneurs – lacked start-up funds. His solution in 1993 was to open Chipotle Mexican Grill, an easy-to-operate joint that could be the “cash cow” for his upscale establishment. But the […] Pizza With Pizzazz: Toppers Finds Success In WisconsinGazetteXtra.com: The Toppers Pizza headquarters looks nothing like a typical corporate headquarters. In fact, it looks a lot like most urban college apartments. Comfy couches and chairs surround a chic coffee table and a flat-screen television. Retro movie posters fill a void on a golden-yellow wall. A pool table anchors a corner in the back, […] Wingstop Creates New Executive Role To Support Franchise GrowthdBusinessNews: CFO Wes Jablonski promoted to Chief Development Officer DALLAS – Wingstop, the nation’s fastest growing chicken wing chain, has named current CFO Wes Jablonski as Chief Development Officer to support the company’s rapid expansion plans over the next few years. In this newly-created position, Jablonski will oversee franchising, development and real estate for the […] Forbes Ranks Bangor Franchise Among 20 Best In CountryMainebiz: Coffee News is an unassuming single sheet of brown paper found in restaurants across America. The two-sided assortment of local ads, trivia and funny anecdotes may not look like much, but it has caught the attention of one of the nation’s most well-known business publications. Forbes magazine recently recognized the Bangor-based operation as one […] Interstate Batteries ExpansionDallas Business Journal: Over the next 60 days, Dallas-based Interstate Batteries plans to add the company’s retail component to more than 140 wholesale distributorships nationwide and expand in Dallas-Fort Worth. “It’s our backyard, and we have some aggressive plans,” said Mickey Elam, president of franchising and development for Interstate Batteries. With two stores in the […] McDonald’s Seeks To Establish More Branches In MindanaoGMA NEWS.TV: CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY – Fast food giant McDonald’s wants to open more stores in Mindanao’s “growth areas,” an official of the Philippine franchise holder said after opening its fourth outlet in this city. “We feel that we still need to establish more stores [in Mindanao and] we are grabbing every opportunity that […] Big Brother Star Becomes FranchisorThe Franchise Magazine: Indian restaurant franchise Tiffinbites has experienced an injection of new capital as part of a £6 million investment in its parent company V8 Gourmet Group by actress and Celebrity Big Brother star Shilpa Shetty and her fiancé Raj Kundra (pictured). The couple have taken a 33 per cent stake in the group, […] Huddle House Scheduled To Re-OpenWVNSTV.com: BECKLEY — The Huddle House in Beckley is expected to re-open soon. The restaurant is under new ownership, in fact, the franchisee is in training at the corporate headquarters in Atlanta this week. Bob Canter, the new owner of the Huddle House in Beckley says his goal is to re-open the restaurant as soon as possible. […] 7-Eleven Stores Face Total Domo-NationBUSINESS WIRE: Domo, the fuzzy brown creature with a trademark enigmatic open-mouth expression, takes 7-Eleven® stores by storm this fall. From collectible Slurpee® cups filled with Fuji Frost by Fanta, and flocked Slurpee character straws to Big Bite® hot dog containers, coffee cups and even an exclusive Domo Attack! Energy drink, Domo will have 7-Eleven […] Department Of Labor Lawsuit Filed Against Local Popeyes FranchiseeWJHG: The lawsuit is against Fundamental Provisions, LLC, which owns Popeyes restaurants in Panama City, Lynn Haven and Destin. The suit claims the franchisee did not pay over $150,000 in back wages and overtime to fifty-six general managers. The complaint names a total of thirty franchises owned by Fundamental Provisions. The alleged wage deductions were […] Domino’s Pizza Seeks Talented Franchise Owners In Northern IrelandIrish Franchise Magazine: Pizza delivery franchise Domino’s Pizza seeks talented entrepreneurs to open franchised stores in Armagh and Dungannon, Northern Ireland as part of its eight-year expansion plan. Domino’s Pizza currently has over 580 stores operating in the UK and Ireland and is aiming to open 50 new stores each year to reach its goal […] Subway’s $5 Deal A Hard Habit To BreakREUTERS: Subway’s $5, foot-long sandwich deal has given birth to the biggest restaurant pricing trend since McDonald’s Corp’s (MCD.N) 2002 Dollar Menu debut, but some to wonder whether it will make it harder to break diners’ discount habit. Since Subway’s introduced the deal in early 2008, “$5 has emerged as the second most important price […] Franchising In A RecoveryQSR Magazine: How the recession and slow economic recovery are changing quick-serve franchising. Inquiries by potential franchisees are on the uptick. One year since the economic collapse brought restaurant growth to a standstill, some quick serves have started to see signs of recovery. The burst of the housing bubble last September, which sent the world […] Wings Campaign Takes Flight For Pizza HutForbes.com: Want some wings with that pie? Pizza Hut is banking on it, with new marketing for its chicken wings, now sold in about half the chain’s 6,200 U.S. restaurants. Pizza Hut launched national ads for the WingStreet brand on sports and prime-time TV this past Saturday. Other pizza chains offer wings and other side […] Choice Hotels CEO Joyce Discusses Vision For Company’s FutureTravel Weekly: Longtime Marriott executive Steve Joyce took over as CEO of Choice Hotels International last year. Choice has performed better than many large hotel companies during the downturn, thanks to its franchising business model and the fact that most of its properties are moderately priced, leisure-oriented hotels. Its brands include Comfort Inn, Comfort Suites, […] McDonald’s Aims To Grow Green PracticesNation’s Restaurant News: McDonald’s Corp. prides itself on the sustainable initiatives it employs at its more than 32,000 fast-food restaurants around the world. Recently, Jill Scandridge, the company’s director of public affairs, discussed some of the Oak Brook, Ill.-based giant’s eco-friendly plans. What green initiatives is McDonald’s working on for the rest of the year? […] Jamba Juice Debuts New Franchise Information WebsiteBUSINESS WIRE: Jamba Juice (NASDAQ: JMBA) today announced the debut of its new franchise website, www.jambafranchise.com. The new franchise site, also accessible directly from the company website at www.jamba.com, is dedicated to making it easier for prospective franchisees to learn about franchise opportunities with Jamba. “We announced our franchise development strategy as part of our […] |
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