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History of Blogs
2007-11-14 11:50:00 The modern concept of the blog developed from online diaries. The Wikipedia definition of blog is: “A blog is a website where entries are written in chronological order and commonly displayed in reverse chronological order. “Blog” can also be used as a verb, meaning to maintain or add content to a blog.” But do you know how ... More About: History , Blogs
Casual restaurant franchises resort to coupons as meal tickets
2007-11-13 14:43:00 Bruce Horovitz reports in USA TODAY that Coupons are flying, it’s the surest sign that casual dining is in the dregs. For consumers, it might seem like edible gold. Five dollars off here. Two-for-ones there. Restaurant coupons are arriving like early Christmas presents in newspapers, mailboxes and on doorknobs. In many regions recently, coupons have been doled ... More About: Tickets , Resort , Casual
Fitness Together Sells 600th Franchise
2007-11-13 14:34:00 Fitness Together announced the sale of its 600th franchise today. The 600th franchise was purchased by Benjie Moser and will be located in Newburyport, Mass. Since 1996, when the company first began franchising, franchises have been sold in 38 states as well as Canada, Costa Rica, Ireland and Israel. They include 545 Fitness Together franchises and ... More About: Fitness , Franchise , Franc , Ranch
Entree Vous is one of the leaders in Easy Meal Preparation franchises
2007-11-11 18:38:00 Karla Ward reorts in the Kentucky Herald-Leader that the owners of Entrée Vous have found that consumers are paying more than lip service to the meal-assembly industry. The Lexington, KY., based chain is the fastest-growing easy meal prep franchise in the country. The chain had nine stores open at the end of last year. It now has ... More About: Easy , Leaders , Preparation , Entree , Meal
Meal Preparation Franchises By the Numbers
2007-11-11 18:28:00 The Easy meal preparation franchise business has mushroomed in recent years: Easy meal prep stores open nationwide in 2002: 4 Easy meal prep stores open in the U.S. last month: 1,371 Projected easy meal prep stores in U.S. by 2010: 2,235 Estimated portions served, 2007: 112 million Projected portions served, 2010: 188 million Industry revenues, 2003: $7.2 million Estimated industry revenues, 2007: ... More About: Numbers , Preparation , Meal , Franc , Number
Franchise revolt at Wendy?s
2007-11-06 02:56:00 Jay Hancock of the Baltimore Sun reports that: ‘Mismanagement,’ silly ad campaigns have many asking: Where’s the beef? The characters in the newest Wendy ’s ads are transvestite parodies of the hamburger chain’s adorable little-girl mascot. Wendy’s summery fruit salad - introduced two years ago in the depth of winter - flopped. Around the same time a ... More About: Franchise , Revolt , Franc , Ranch
Printer wannabe looking for the right franchise opportunity
2007-11-06 00:40:00 Christopher Boyce reports in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch that Jim Elder picked the printing industry for his first small-business venture. But not because he inherited a family business. Nor does he love the smell of freshly printed ink. In fact, he probably couldn’t identify such a smell; Elder admits he’s entering an industry he knows very ... More About: Opportunity , Franchise , Printer , Franc , Unit
Rita?s Water Ice: Sales are anything but frozen at this Italian ice franchi
2007-11-04 20:01:00 In the northeast Rita’s Water Ice Franc hises are only open seven months each year, and close for the winter. The Countdown for spring has begun. To get the exact time left to spring click here. Rita’s franchises sell various flavors of Italian ice, including cherry, lemon and mango, to customers hungry for a treat. At Rita’s, ... More About: Sales , Frozen
Burger King franchisee talks about his unlucky store No. 13
2007-11-03 22:23:00 Serial entrepreneur Al Cabrera, who became the nation’s second largest Burger King franchisee before selling out and moving on to development and hospitality ventures, was the keynote speaker at the Focus on Small Business conference. At one point Al Cabrera was Burger King ’s second-largest franchisee, owning more than 250 restaurants. But to get there he had ... More About: Store , Franc
Are you thinking of Franchising your Business?
2007-11-02 02:48:00 Franchising your business offers you some intriguing benefits: Attracting franchisees to invest their capital into your brand. Franchisees are manpower to work the business as stakeholders. Increased number of franchises contribute to the establishment of the brand. Gain royalty income without capital investment or an increase in contingent lialbility. Retain control of the trademark and the business format. Before you consider ... More About: Business , Thinking , Franchising , Sine , Franc
PuroClean franchise catches fire
2007-10-31 15:24:00 Since Tamarac-based Puroclean began franchising in 2001 it has sold more than 180 franchises, making it one of the 50 fastest-growing concepts in the nation. The company provides mitigation, restoration and reconstruction services for damage caused by fire, water or vandalism. Part of the company’s success is that it’s a business-to-business model — working largely with ... More About: Franchise , Fire , Franc , Ranch
Panera considers Boston for Franchise HQ relocation
2007-10-29 14:28:00 Lisa R Brown of American City Business Journals reported in the Boston Business Journal that Panera Bread Co., one of St. Louis’ largest home-grown public companies, is looking to expand to a new headquarters. The rising prominence of the bakery-cafe franchise may come at a cost to St. Louis, however. Among the options on the table is ... More About: Franchise , Consider , Franc , Loca
Fantastic Sams Hair Salon Franchise Receives Two Minority Awards
2007-10-25 18:02:00 Fantastic Sams, a full service hair salon brand with nearly 1,400 salons in the US and Canada, was recently ranked as one of the “50 Top Franchise s for Minor ities” and the “Top 25 Franchises for Hispanics” by the National Minority Franchising Initiative and Hispanic Enterprise Magazine. Fantastic Sams was the only hair salon franchise system ... More About: Awards , Hair , Salon
Uno to roll out upscale and quick casual franchise concepts
2007-10-23 03:44:00 Naomi R. Kooker reports in the Boston Business Journal that Uno Chicago Grill’s Frank Guidara is launching two franchise concepts that he hopes will ride two dining waves. The Boston-based casual dining concept, known for its deep-dish pizza, is adding an upscale model and, at the same time, rolling out a quick-casual concept. The move, headed by ... More About: Concepts , Roll , Franchise , Quick , Upscale
Easy Access to Free Franchise Docs
2007-10-19 16:57:00 When researching the web for franchise information, independent information on franchising is difficult to find. Inspired by the lack of objective data, two classmates that attended the same Elementary, Junior High, High School and College in Los Angeles created a tremendous resource for every franchise seekers benefit. At FREEFranc hise Docs you will find information copies of hundreds ... More About: Free , Access , Easy
Snap Fitness Franchise is recognized for its fast growth
2007-10-19 15:47:00 Snap Fitness , the rapidly expanding franchisor of compact, 24/7 fitness centers, today announced that national trade magazine Franchise Market has ranked the company first on its annual list of “Top 100 New Franchises” in its fall 2007 issue. The ranking, based on number of franchise units and growth rate, rewards Snap Fitness’ 750 percent expansion ... More About: Snap , Growth , Fast
Franchise Earnings Claim Hall of Fame: Papa Gino?s
2007-10-18 22:39:00 I received an email from Source Book Publications regarding Earnings Claim in Item #19 of the UFOC, I agree with Sourcebook that all franchisors should be required to submit an earnings claim statement (Item 19) in their UFOC. Given that submission of an Item 19 is entirely voluntary, only 20% of franchisors choose to do ... More About: Franchise , Papa , Hall of Fame , Hall
Have groomer, will travel franchise
2007-10-17 18:29:00 Susan LaHoud of the Attleboro Sun Chronicle writes: There is no mistaking the van when it brakes alongside the entrance to the Takach driveway. The customized white vehicle, emblazoned with smiling humans and healthy-looking dogs and the words ZoominGroomin in blue and Mobile Pet Spa in red, leaves little doubt about the reason for the visit. In ... More About: Travel , Franchise , Franc , Ranch
Fundamentals of Franchising: Franchisee?s Perspective
2007-10-15 22:08:00 Rush Nivet posted on his blog Rush on Business that last week he had the opportunity to attend the ABA’s Forum on Franc hising . He writes: What a great event! First and foremost, it was an opportunity to network with some of the best franchise lawyers in America. Second, I really enjoyed hanging out ... More About: Perspective , Amen , Ranch
Au Bon Pain Franchise is going trans fat free
2007-10-15 21:31:00 The Boston Business Journal reported today that Au Bon Pain said that all of its products in every cafe now contain zero grams trans fat. The Boston-based bakery cafe franchise said the elimination of artificial trans fats from its menu items began more than four years ago. Au Bon Pain also said that it now plans to ... More About: Free , Franchise , Trans , Going
Jim Coen to speak at the Franchise Show Boston
2007-10-12 17:07:00 Let’s Talk Franc hisings’ own, Jim Coen, will be speaking at the National Franchise Show Boston this coming weekend. The topic of his presentation is: Franchising in the New England Economy As the Executive Director of the New England Franchise Association, Jim works day to day with the leaders of franchising in New England. There ... More About: Speak
Visiting a Franchise Trade Show is a great way to learn about franchise opp
2007-10-12 02:47:00 Visiting a franchise trade show is a great way to gather a lot of preliminary information and survey what?s out there in the franchise world in a short period of time, and you can find them in most cities. The National Franchise and Business Opportunities show will be in Boston on Saturday and Sunday October ... More About: Show , Great , Trade , Learn
The Original SoupMan and Cold Stone Creamery Franchises Team Up
2007-10-11 03:47:00 Soup Kitchen International, the creators of the Zagat-rated soups of Al Yeganeh, the legendary soup man who inspired the “Soup Episode” on Seinfeld, and Cold Stone Creamery, today announced the grand opening of the first The Original SoupMan/Cold Stone Creamery at 2 Astor Place in New York, NY in early November. Recent Penn State graduate ... More About: Team , The O
Franchise Funding Cash, Debt or 401K Rollover
2007-10-03 18:30:00 Joel Libava, blogger and owner of Franchise Selection Specialists Inc in Cleveland, was quoted in a Wall Street Journal article about franchisee funding sources: Think About Franchising. These days, franchisers are actively targeting boomers because of their deep pockets. Entrepreneurs are generally expected to put up some of their own money to start a franchise, and ... More About: Funding , Debt , Cash , Rollover
Sona Med Spa Franchisee takes over as Franchisor
2007-10-03 12:05:00 It was reported today by Janet Sparks in BlueMauMau that Byron Ashbridge and Joe Pitt, who operate five S?na MedSpa franchises in Charlotte, Greensboro and Raleigh North Carolina, have purchased the controlling interest in S?na MedSpa International, previously based in Franklin, TN. Since 2002, Ashbridge and Pitt have run some of the most successful locations in ... More About: Sona , Franc , Ranch
Fitness Together Suggests Core Components of a Quality Franchise
2007-10-03 11:21:00 There are more opportunities in the wellness industry available today than ever before. New fitness, nutrition and wellness franchises are sprouting virtually by the day, and with an unlimited number of business opportunities at your fingertips, making a decision on which path to take can be a daunting one. To help franchise seekers with their ... More About: Fitness , Franchise , Core , Components , Quality
Express Personnel Services Franchise Named To AARP?s Best Employers For Wor
2007-10-03 11:07:00 A number of major multi-national corporations are demonstrating that enlightened policies toward 50+ employees make good business sense, based on the 2007 AARP Best Employers for Workers Over 50. Staffing franchise Express Personnel Services was recently named one of AARP’s Best Employers for Workers Over 50. This annual program recognizes organizations that are leading the way, ... More About: Franchise
Wendy?s franchisee bids for company
2007-09-27 03:58:00 Potential buyout offer has support of family of founder Dave Thomas COLUMBUS, Ohio - It was reported in the Mansfield News Journal 6 that the owner of 134 Wend y ’s franchises wants to make a bid for the nation’s No. 3 hamburger chain with two private-equity firms. David Karam, president of Cedar Enterprises Inc., said Wednesday that he ... More About: Company , Franc , Ranch
Bagel Franchises have Reinvented Themselves
2007-09-25 03:39:00 In 1996, the bagel business was taking off, with several franchises expanding rapidly across the country. Franc hises of Brueggers, Einstein Bros., Manhattan, Noah?s and Chesapeake were selling like hot cakes (bagels that is). The prospects for the bagel business altered dramatically in June 1997 when Dunkin’ Donuts announced that its 2,000 stores would begin to sell ... More About: Ranch
Expect to work longer if you?re a small business owner
More articles from this author:2007-09-18 02:45:00 Think you work harder than everyone else? If you own a small business, you’re probably right. A report in the Sun-Sentinel states that more than 30 percent of small-business owners work an average of at least 10 hours a day, compared with only 19 percent of the general population, according to the monthly Discover Small Business ... More About: Small Business , Work , Expect 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 |
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