Franchise News Articles For Entrepreneurs & Small Business OwnersFranchises for Returning SoldiersWhat is in store for soldiers coming home from Iraq and other foreign deployments? Will they join the long list of unemployed? Huffington Post says the International Franchise Association is encouraging veterans to try franchising. Franchisors believe that the discipline imposed in the military training of soldiers make the latter ideal for the franchise system. […] Herman Cain and Godfather’s Pizza in the NewsRepublican contender Henry Cain, according to All Business, is giving Godfather’s Pizza, his former company, free publicity. With the negative reviews from customers received by Godfather’s Pizza for its product, pundits say that the company’s pizza needs a lot of improvement to boost the chances of Cain’s candidacy. Do you think Cain’s candidacy will be […] Does a Franchisee Need a College Degree?You will be surprised to know that franchisors consider other factors more important than one’s level of education as far as a franchise business is concerned. Having a college degree does not ensure one’s success as a franchise owner. There are “transferrable skills” that the franchisor can teach an individual outside of a formal education. […] Franchises Compete for International ExecutivesBloomberg reports that restaurant chains like Domino’s Pizza, Dunkin’ Brands and KFC are looking at expanding their businesses overseas, especially in China where restaurant sales have risen significantly. Restaurant companies have been experiencing declined sales in the past two years here in the U.S. and are now looking outside of the US for more sales. […] Wingstop Plans To Open SM LocationSanta Maria Times: For Dave Robinson, wine is not only a passion, but a way of life. A wine aficionado for some time, he has come to Lompoc to partake in the wine industry through a shipping and packaging business called Vintegrated Solutions. In a business that he owned in Los Angeles, which specialized in […] Cafe Caper Becomes A GrindThe Australian: LEAN times call for little treats and small comforts, so it would make sense for cafes to be ticking along nicely during the economic downturn. But industry insiders say that it’s only the smart operators who are doing well. “Cafes are struggling, without a doubt,” says Adrian Raftery, a director of ARW Chartered […] Growing The Dan Mcguinness BrandMemphis Business Journal: Adams Restaurant Services LLC has hired a Chicago-based franchising company to help spread its Dan McGuinness Pub concept to a wider audience. Franchise Dynamics LLC will market the Irish pub concept beyond its current four locations in Memphis, Nashville and Oklahoma City. This isn’t Adams Restaurant Services’ first foray into franchising: It […] SunCity Ventures Signs Franchisee Agreement With ‘The Yellow Chilli’AMEinfo.com: SunCity Ventures, a Bahrain-based company, recently hosted the renowned Indian chef Sanjeev Kapoor at their office in Manama, as both parties signed a franchisee agreement for the opening of ‘The Yellow Chilli’, deliciously different Indian Food, in Bahrain. The agreement was signed between Mr. Kapoor and Mr. Mohammed Adel Fakhro, Chairman – SunCity Ventures […] ‘Square Pizza’ Of Binan Now In QCManila Bulletin: The Italian Square Pizza, Pasta, Atbp., Biñan’s well-loved home of Sicilian-inspired square pizzas, takes a dynamic entry into the metro food scene with the recent grand opening of its delivery and carry-out (DELCO) outlet along Malamig Street near Claret School in Diliman, Quezon City. The DELCO outlet, the first groundbreaking feat for […] CiCi’s Pizza Outstanding Managers Set SailPMQ Pizza Magazine: September 29, 2009 (Coppell, Texas) – In recognition of sales growth, operational execution and guest service, 60 top CiCi’s Pizza general managers were awarded a three-day, two-night Nassau, Bahamas cruise. The WOW Cruise, set sail for the second tour, was designed to recognize exemplary general managers throughout CiCi’s 650 restaurants and provide […] Einstein Bros. Bagels Announces Signing Of Franchise Development AgreementPR-CANADA.net: Einstein Noah Restaurant Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:BAGL) is pleased to announce the signing of a multi-unit development agreement with Bluebonnet Hospitality Management to franchise Einstein Bros. Bagels restaurants and continue to expand the popular brand. Based in Lubbock, Texas, Bluebonnet Hospitality Management plans to open three Einstein Bros. restaurants in and around the city within […] Vital Signs Are Good For Couples-Run FirmPeterborough Today: SIBLINGS Michele Reavely and Richard Towers set up Fastsigns Peterborough after 25 years working together running two successful fish and chip shops in the city. That was in December 2005 and their respective spouses, Alan and Linda, joined the fold so that the foursome are co-owners of the business. Richard said: “We decided […] Martin’s Fast Food EscapeThe Gazette: BEING made redundant has made a Fylde businessman even hungrier for success. And financial help from a high street bank has seen Martin Gibson take a bite out of a global fast-food giant. With a £44,000 enterprise finance guarantee loan from NatWest, Martin has been able to buy his own Subway franchise on […] Domino’s Indian Franchisee Plans IPOBloomberg.com: Domino’s Pizza Inc.’s Indian franchisee plans an initial public offering, providing a route for investor JPMorgan Chase & Co. to sell its 33 percent stake, the Economic Times reported, citing three unidentified people familiar with the matter. Jubliant Group owns 67 percent of Domino’s Pizza India, the newspaper said, adding it would be the […] DVDNow Kiosk Information – DVDNow Kiosk For SaleDVDNow Kiosk is currently offering business-minded individuals an opportunity to capitalize on the expansion the company has planned for the very near future. This offer is unique and comes complete with full training and support. Furthermore, they are looking for applicants throughout the United States, Canada, and various other international regions, so they are incredibly […] Miami Subs’ New Owners Revamp BrandTRADING MARKETS: The new management of Miami Subs Pizza & Grill likes to refer to the chain as an almost 20-year-old start-up. The description is a fitting one for the Fort Lauderdale company, which is trying to breathe new life into a once well-known regional brand that lost its luster over the last decade. During […] Jantzer Takes Over Dutch Bros. FranchiseThe Curry Coastal Pilot: Tony Jantzer, a young man from Grants Pass, is celebrating his first entry into the world of business ownership as the franchisee of the three Dutch Bros. Coffee drive-thrus in Brookings and Crescent City. Jantzer, 27, who worked for Dutch Bros. in a variety of locations before coming to Brookings in […] Marco’s Pizza Adds Meatballs To MenuPMQ News Room: Toledo, Ohio – October 2009 – Marco’s Pizza (Marco’s Franchising, LLC), an authentic Italian pizza company headquartered in Toledo, Ohio, has introduced meatballs to store menus nationwide. Marco’s now offers meatballs as a pizza topping and in a variety of additional menu items. Marco’s new Meatball & Sausage Platter features meatballs and […] After 5 Short-Lived Campaigns, Wendy’s Will Focus on FreshnessThe Wall Street Journal: After five marketing campaigns in almost as many years, hamburger chain Wendy’s on Friday is launching a high-stakes ad blitz aimed at reviving its brand by stressing freshness and quality—the pitch du jour for many companies in the food business. Wendy’s says the new campaign, its biggest in years, includes 25 […] Hands On Hartford Enters Franchising Agreement With Huntington Learning CenterCourant.com Hands On Hartford, a Hartford-based volunteer action center and social services agency, has entered into a five-year agreement with Huntington Learning Centers, Inc., a national provider of supplemental education services, to provide tutoring services for students at Sanchez and Betances elementary schools in Hartford.Under this agreement, students who qualify under the federal No Child […] |
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