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FREE Iced Coffee at Dunkin Donuts
2008-05-09 23:47:00 QSR Magazine reported that Dunkin’ Donuts is celebrating Free Iced Coffee Day from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. next Thursday, May 15. Customers can walk into any participating Dunkin’ Donuts restaurant throughout the country and receive a free 16 oz. cup of Dunkin’ Donuts’ premium regular, Berry Berry Iced Coffee, which combines the seasonal ... More About: Dunkin Donuts
Papa John?s Pizza chaos nets $37,500 in donations
2008-05-09 22:15:00 Katie Byard reported at Ohio.com that participating Papa John ’s stores — in the Cleveland, Akron, Toledo, Youngstown and Columbus areas — served an estimated 75,000 pies during the one-day promotion Thursday. The offer — an apology for a franchisee’s insult lobbed at Cavaliers star LeBron James — resulted in long lines and lots of publicity for ... More About: Pizza , Chaos , Donations
Greatest Franchising Entrepreneurs of All Time
2008-05-08 15:25:00 In its recent issue Success Magazine published a list of the 50 Greatest Entrepreneurs of all time. On that list were two franchising entrepreneurs: Ray Kroc 1902-1984 Ray Kroc died in 1984, just a few short months before McDonald’s sold its 50 billionth hamburger. One of the most well known success stories ... More About: Time , Franchising
Co-founder of Baskin-Robbins ice cream franchise stores dies at 90
2008-05-08 15:07:00 The Associated Press reports that the man who helped build the 31-flavor craze at ice cream store Baskin-Robbins has died at age 90. Irvine Robbins died Monday at his home in Rancho Mirage, Calif. Daughter Marsha Veit says he had been in ill for some time. Generations of kids trooped to Baskin-Robbins stores to buy ice ... More About: Ice Cream , Founder , Franchise , Stores
SBA Extends New SOP Effective Date
2008-05-08 03:49:00 The following Information has been provided by Barbara Arena,CIT Small Business Lending Corporation, 781-294-2244 barbara.arena@cit.com www.cit.com SBA has decided that in light of issues raised during the meetings held across the country with lenders and CDCs, they will extend the effective date — which was to have been May 1 — by 45 days, to ... More About: Effective
Papa Gino?s Signs First Franchise Agreement
2008-05-07 21:44:00 Papa Gino’s, NEFA Member and a venerable New England pizza chain, has signed an agreement with the brand’s first-ever franchisee. "We have been serving New England for over 40 years, but this agreement creates an opportunity for individual investors to become involved with our business model and allows us to grow our brand recognition," ... More About: Signs , Franchise , Papa , Agreement
Does the Papa John?s Franchise System Dislike Lebron James?
2008-05-07 15:00:00 My friend, The Franchise King, has been playing defense regarding the actions of a Papa John ’s franchisee. At the last Cleveland Cavaliers and Washington Wizards playoff game, a Papa John’s franchisee from Washington, D.C. area took it upon themselves to make up t-shirts featuring Lebron James ’ number with the word “crybaby” etched above it instead ... More About: System
Dick Rennick, New CEO of Assisting Hands Franchise System
2008-05-07 12:51:00 Franchise entrepreneur Dick Rennick was recently appointed CEO of Assisting Hands , a franchise system that provides non-medical, in-home care to people who are elderly or have special needs. “When I came on board as CEO three months ago, my job was primarily to organize the fledgling less-than-two-year-old company into a ‘Care Giving Power House ... More About: System , Franchise
Wyndham Hotels To Serve Starbucks Coffee
2008-05-07 12:38:00 It was announced that beginning in May, the Wyndham Hotel franchise chain will introduce organic and Fair Trade Certified Starbucks coffees in hotel restaurants, cafes, bars and via room service. Participating Wyndham hotels will offer two popular Starbucks blends: Café Estima Blend and Organic Serena Blend. Fair Trade Certified means growers receive a fair ... More About: Hotels , Coffee , Serve
Rhode Island Franchise Bill attracts attention from both the IFA and CFA
2008-05-01 00:15:00 In response to the Rhode Island Fair Dealership Act of 2007 (Act), Rhode Island State Senator Daniel Connors (D) and House Majority Leader Gordon Fox (D) have filed SB 2592 and HB 8150, respectively, to undo many of the provisions of the current law. The International Franchise Association (IFA) sent letters to the bills’ sponsors ... More About: Bill , Attention
Richard Rosen Receives the AAFD?s Total Quality Franchising Lifetime Achiev
2008-04-23 12:22:00 The American Association of Franchisees and Dealers (AAFD) has announced that attorney, Richard L. Rosen, a longtime friend of and contributor to the AAFD, has been selected to receive its Total Quality Franchising Award for Lifetime Achievement. In announcing the AAFD’s highest award honor, AAFD Chairman Robert Purvin said, “Richard has been a long time ...
Small Business Administration updates SOP for the first time since 1999
2008-04-17 17:56:00 Since January 29, 1999, the SBA has updated its Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) via various policy notices. Over the past several months, the SBA staff took on a massive project, attempting to incorporate over 7 years of policy notices into an updated version of the SOP, while simultaneously reducing the volume. The modernized SOP ... More About: Business , Small Business , Time , Updates , Small
Franchise Resale: Ronzio Pizza, Rhode Island
2008-04-17 17:33:00 Ronzio Pizza & Subs Franchise started in 1987 in a predominantly Italian Providence, Rhode Island neighborhood. From the beginning Ronzio’s made its dough fresh several times per day and the pizzas were prepared using the freshest, top quality cheeses and toppings. Quickly Ronzio Pizza and Subs become the favorite among the neighbors and word ...
Franchise Resale: D?Angelo Grilled Subs South of Boston
2008-04-17 17:22:00 D?Angelo Grilled Subs is a leader in the Quick Service Sandwich Segment of the restaurant industry in the Boston area. The average sales of D?Angelos franchise shops have exceeded expectations, and the number of restaurants throughout New England continues to grow. There are two D’Angelos for sale South of Boston. D?Angelos?s Grilled Subs has been in ... More About: Franchise
Baskin-Robbins to hold 31-cent scoop night
2008-04-16 22:09:00 Ice cream marketer Baskin-Robbins will hold its second annual 31 Cent Scoop Night to raise money for the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation, the company said on Wednesday. Canton, Mass.-based Baskin-Robbins will hold 31 Cent Scoop Night on April 30 from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. at all of its 2,700 stores, according to the ... More About: Hold
Franchise Resale! Established Personal Fitness Training Franchise
2008-04-15 17:21:00 Established Personal Fitness Training Franchise ! This Personal Fitness Training Center has been in business for more than two years providing unique personalized fitness training for men and women ranging from twelve to ninety five years of age. In the privacy of individual suites, clients work with their own personal trainer on tailored training programs ...
Dunkin Donuts teams up with Fenway Sports
2008-04-14 23:19:00 Scott Van Voorhis writes in the Boston Herald As it expands nationally, Dunkin? Donuts is teaming up with a high-powered group of local sports marketers to bring in new customers. The Canton-based franchise has hired Fenway Sports Group to help devise a national sports marketing campaign. That could mean rolling out Dunkin? ads featuring sports stars ... More About: Dunkin Donuts , Teams
Landmark Dunkin? Donuts sign is retired
2008-04-14 08:55:00 Robert Preer reports on Boston.com that the last original Dunkin’ Donuts sign standing anywhere has been dismantled and is now in storage and facing an uncertain fate. The 1957 neon landmark, which towered over the intersection of Market and North Beacon streets in Brighton, was in poor condition with extensive rust. A backlighted fluorescent plexiglass ... More About: Dunkin Donuts , Sign , Landmark
Currito Opens at Logan Airport Terminal C
2008-04-12 16:31:00 Currito, Burritos without borders, opened this week at Logan Airport Terminal C. The pre-security food court at Terminal C is part of the Department of Transportation’s (DOT) Airport Concessions Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (ACDBE) program. The ACDBE program is designed to help small businesses, owned and controlled by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals, become self-sufficient and ... More About: Airport terminal
The Amended FTC Franchise Rule, from the Prospects Perspective
2008-04-12 14:59:00 After twelve years of review, on January 23, 2007, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued amendments to its Franchise Rule , which had been in place since 1978. The phased in Amended Franchise Rule is mandatory as of July 1, 2008. The intent of the original and Amended Franchise Rule is to give prospective franchisees material ... More About: Perspective
FTC Receives AAFD Award for Distinguished Service
2008-04-11 15:25:00 The American Association of Franchisee and Dealers (AAFD) announced today that the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has been chosen to receive the AAFD Total Quality Franchising Chairman’s Award for Distinguished Service and Achievement in the Franchising Community. FTC is Recognized for Distinguished Service and Achievement in the Franchising Community The Federal Trade Commission (FTC), has been ...
Unos Chicago Grill names new CFO
2008-04-09 22:10:00 Uno Restaurant Holdings Corp. a NEFA Member, has named Louie Psallidas senior vice president and chief financial officer. Psallidas will be responsible for all aspects of the company’s financial operations, including transactions related to enhancing capitalization and long-term company growth, according to a release from the Boston-based company. Previously, Psallidas was senior vice-president and ... More About: Chicago , Names , Grill
Dunkin? plans Tax Day donut giveaway
2008-04-08 02:42:00 Dunkin’ Donuts is offering customers a free donut on Tax Day, April 15th. The Canton, Mass.-based food chain said the donuts is free with the purchase of a cup of hot coffee. "We know Americans work hard for their money and this is our small way of showing our appreciation," said Frances Allen, Dunkin’ ... More About: Plans
US`Small Businesses Add 55,ooo Jobs in March!
2008-04-04 15:28:00 Private employment among small businesses increased by 55,000 in March , according to the ADP Small Business Report recently released. Additional information about small business employment, including charts on monthly job growth and employment levels, along with historical data, is available at http://www.smallbusinessreport.adp.com. “Employment among small-size businesses, defined as those with fewer than 50 workers, advanced ... More About: Jobs , Small Businesses , Businesses
Buying Sports Franchises: Investing For the Love of the Game
2008-04-04 15:05:00 Cali Zimmerman writes in NuWire Investor Article that professional sports teams owned by the likes of Paul Allen, George Steinbrenner and Jerry Jones are bought and sold for hundreds of millions of dollars. The Seattle SuperSonics were sold for $350 million in 2006 and the Boston Red Sox went for approximately $700 million in 2001, ... More About: Sports , Buying , Love , Investing , Game
UFood in franchisee agreement for 38 stores
2008-04-04 14:40:00 UFood Home Page, NEFA Home Page Member and a franchisor and operator of fast-casual food service restaurants and nutritional product retail stores, announced that the company has entered into a 38 store franchisee agreement with a franchise developer in the Rocky Mountain states of the USA. The company said that the franchisee has entered ... More About: Stores , Agreement
The Oys of summer
2008-04-03 16:57:00 Kosher dog vending machine debuts at Fenway Donna Goodison writes in the Boston Herald that Fenway Park?s top dog will have some new competition this season. The home of the Fenway Frank, which claims to sell more hot dogs than any other ballpark in the country, is adding a new option for Jewish fans who adhere ... More About: Summer
US Census Bureau Starts Surveying Franchises
2008-04-03 03:57:00 Don Sniegowski reports in BlueMauMau that the US Census Bureau will start surveying franchises in the 2007 Survey. After many years of various franchise leaders trying to persuade the Bureau to carry out a franchise survey, the U.S. Census Bureau has begun to ask whether business enterprises are part of franchised networks or not for ...
Egg McMuffin creator and McDonald?s franchisee Herb Petersen dies
2008-03-28 13:23:00 It is a sad week in breakfast history. Catherine Elsworth reported in the Telegraph.com.uk that the man who invented the Egg McMuffin and helped McDonald’s crack the breakfast market has died at the age of 89. Herb Petersen was working for the fast food chain in Santa Barbara, California, in 1972 when the head of the company, ... More About: Creator , Dies
Sign of the Times in Franchising
More articles from this author:2008-03-24 13:17:00 The path to choosing the right business concept is often a long and arduous one. Just ask Todd and Bambi Stringham. Hilary Maynard reports in the Business Examiner that the Stringhams profiled more than 30 franchisors from across the nation before finding their business match in Maryland-based Sign s by Tomorrow. Both Todd and Bambi knew the ... More About: Times , The Times , Sign of the Times , Franchising 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 |
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