The Age: FAST food chain Subway will investigate and review its operations after claims that a Melbourne shop systematically failed to pay foreign trial workers. The Age revealed yesterday that Prateek Sahni, 23, is claiming more than $200,000 in penalties after he said he was not paid for more than 40 hours’ work at the […]

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REUTERS: An eight-year legal battle between fast food giant McDonald’s and a Malaysian restaurant called McCurry over copyright infringement is set to continue on Monday in the country’s highest court. McDonald’s, which has 185 outlets in Malaysia, is appealing against the decision made on April 29 that its trademark had not been infringed upon by […]

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Blue MauMau: A federal judge has ruled that franchisees may explore Dunkin’s ulterior motive in terminating their franchise agreements. For the past decade, Dunkin’ has faced allegations of  spying, intrusions into franchisee‘s love lives, and assorted bare-knuckles tactics in terminating franchisees. One of the nation’s leading franchise journalists was threatened with a lawsuit if she […]

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NEWSMEAT: Fruit smoothies chain Jamba Inc. core offerings are a “low priority purchase” for consumers during tough times, an analyst said Friday, a day after the company said sales fell 15 percent in the second quarter. Its shares shed 5 cents, or 4 percent, to $1.20 in premarket trading on Friday. Jamba owns and franchises […]

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Business News: It’s no secret that the recession in Britain has boosted demand for cheap thrills, whether it’s a night out at the movies or staying in with a pizza, and delivery chain Domino’s Pizza UK on Monday once again wowed market watchers with a set of strong six-month results. The recession has also led […]

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AfterDawn: Redbox has filed an antitrust lawsuit against Warner Home Video over their recent decision to deny kiosk operators access to new releases until four weeks after they go on sale to the public. Redbox already has cases pending against Fox and Universal over the same issue. In a statement, Redbox President Mitch Lowe said […]

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Triangle Business Journal: Krispy Kreme Doughnuts said Monday that a franchisee has opened its first store in Turkey. The franchisee, part of Qatar-based Almana Group, opened a Krispy Kreme shop in Istanbul. It is the first of 25 stores the franchisee plans to open over the next five years. The franchisee, called Almana Yiyecek Ve […]

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The Taft Independent: If you are at home and it’s the weekend, you’re probably thinking pizza. Bob Leikam wants you to think Domino’s, and its probably an easy decision to make – if you want delivery and you want it fast. Founded in 1961, Domino’s Pizza is the recognized world leader of pizza delivery. Franchisee […]

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The St. Petersburg Times: Burger King on Friday categorically denied a report that it had signed a franchising deal in Russia. While the fast food chain has been actively working to enter the Russian market for some time, no agreements have been concluded, Brian Johnston, Burger King’s senior director of development for Eastern Europe and […]

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PR Newswire: Chain to Award $1.4 Million in Scholarships This Year Alone to Restaurant Team Members ATLANTA, Aug. 24 /PRNewswire/ — In the midst of companies looking for ways to trim costs and reduce budgets, Chick-fil-A continues its 36-year commitment to education with founder S. Truett Cathy reaching his $25 million Leadership Scholarship milestone during […]

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The News Herald: Baskin-Robbins is looking for franchisee candidates in the Panama City area and will hold a seminar from 2 to 4 p.m. Thursday at the Bay Point Marriott, according to a news release. The company seeks store developers with strong financial backgrounds and the desire to maximize the territory and expand the market, […]

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Inside Retailing: Celebrity chef Jamie Oliver is planning to launch 30 Italian family-style restaurants in Asia. The first one is set to open its doors in Hong Kong early next year. The move marks the first step in taking his chain Jamie’s Italian – which now has five eateries in England – outside his hometown, […]

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Times Herald-Record: Ken Schultz has been to Kingston’s Sonic Drive-In nine or 10 times since it opened in June. “This place was so packed when it first opened,” Schultz said. “You used to wait in line a half hour, 40 minutes, just to get a parking space.” The hysteria has died down a bit since […]

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The Cincinnati Enquirer: September is a traditional time for students from all walks of life to turn their sights to education. SCORE’s September line-up of six seminars provides a wide array of learning opportunities designed specifically to help the small business entrepreneur launch or improve their existing business potential. Each year, about 6 million people […]

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Denver Business Journal: A Boulder investor has purchased a Taco Bell restaurant property in Evergreen for $1.1 million, or $484 per square foot. The property includes a 10-year lease guaranteed by local Taco Bell franchisee Que Taco Inc. of Castle Rock, according to a LoopNet.com online listing for the property and Colorado Secretary of State […]

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Business Wire: Hey, gamers! Do you need some new gear, but don’t have the scratch to pay for it? Then pause your game, put down your controller, and get to the nearest Jack in the Box® restaurant to play Jack’s Big Rip-Off – an exciting new peel & reveal game featuring super cool gaming prizes, […]

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Business Wire: To promote healthy eating and active lifestyles at an early age, Denny’s (NASDAQ: DENN), America’s home for real, classic breakfasts, has expanded its kid’s menu to include delicious, nutritious meals and side items. The move is part of Denny’s Better For You campaign, launched in June 2009. The menu provides affordable meal solutions […]

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Chain Leader: CiCi Enterprises, LP (“CiCi’s Pizza”) announced today that President Craig Moore would be retiring from his position after 17 years with the company. Mr. Moore will remain a significant owner in the company.  CiCi’s Pizza also announced today that it has named an incoming Chief Executive Officer, Michael R. Shumsky, most recently Chief […]

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Social Media PR Press Release Builder: The Glass Doctor® of Central Illinois franchise owned by Brad Wade is now open and ready to “fix your panes!” Formerly known as Harmon®/Glass Doctor®, Glass Doctor of Central Illinois offers mobile residential, automotive, and commercial glass services to Christian, Logan, Mclean, Menard, Peoria, Sangamon, Tazewell and Woodford Counties, […]

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Express And Star: In the past workers reaching retirement headed out the door clutching a handful of presents and waving a fond farewell. And although much has been made about the possibility of increasing the pensionable age, more older people are choosing to stay in work longer because they enjoy it – particularly, it seems, […]

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