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STATES
Franchising still brisk business, says group. It is still a good time to operate a franchise business amid the economic slowdown, with a local franchising association generating P13.8 billion in sales in 2007. .... [more]
9/5/08
Papa John's surpasses $1 billion in online pizza sales. Sometimes during peak hours, the phones are silent in Andy Freitas' pizza restaurants, yet the cooks are busy keeping pace with hungry customers. .... [more]
8/5/08
Seaway Valley Engages Fransaction to Explore Brick-Oven Pizza Franchise Model. Seaway Valley Capital Corporation today announced that through its newest subsidiary, North Country Hospitality, Inc., it has engaged franchise development company, Fransaction, Inc., to explore the development of its “Goodfello’s Brick-Oven Pizza and Wine Bar” into a multi unit franchise concept. .... [more]
8/5/08
Pride to Join 'McJob' Menu at McDonald's. McDonald's seeks to make a "McJob" something that members of its work force do with pride. The company hopes initiatives such as health insurance and 401(k) plans can combat employee turnover. .... [more]
7/5/08
Papa Gino's Signs First Franchise Agreement. Papa Gino's, a venerable New England pizza chain, has signed an agreement with the brand's first-ever franchisee. .... [more]
7/5/08
Volvo Rents eyes Dallas for franchise growth. The company, which is a division of Asheville, N.C.-based Volvo Construction Equipment North America Inc. that offers franchise opportunities in the construction equipment rental business segment, said that construction spending in the Dallas market is projected to reach $10.4 billion in 2008. .... [more]
7/5/08
Baskin-Robbins scooping out new territory: Soft serve. Baskin-Robbins, the world's largest ice cream chain, Thursday will announce plans to sell soft-serve ice cream, a risky marketing move that it has resisted since its founding 62 years ago. .... [more]
7/5/08
Dairy Queen Appoints New President & CEO. Charles W. Mooty, president and CEO, announced today the beginning of his leadership transition and implementation of his succession planning for International Dairy Queen, Inc. by naming John P. Gainor, as president and CEO effective July 1, 2008. .... [more]
7/5/08
CANADA
Tims eats humble pie to avert PR catastrophe. Tim Hortons Inc. has squelched what could have become a PR disaster over the Timbit Affair. At the same time, the company has been served a stinging lesson on how following franchise rules too zealously can stifle the ability of front-line workers to keep the customer satisfied. .... [more]
8/5/08
Canadian Tire looks to fine tune its stores. Canadian Tire Corp. will launch two new store concepts this year as it races to capture more business in smaller markets while also re-modelling bigger stores to focus on its stronger categories, such as sporting goods and hardware supplies. .... [more]
8/5/08
Couche-Tard Eyes a Possible Acquisition. While falling short of its expansion goals in the second half of fiscal 2008, Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc., the largest c-store retailer in Canada and the third largest in the U.S., announced that a "medium-sized acquisition" might take place in the coming weeks. .... [more]
7/5/08
UNITED
KINGDOM / IRELAND
Top franchisees in line for big rewards. The British Franchise Association has launched its Franchisee of the Year Awards, sponsored by HSBC Bank and Express Newspapers, to recognise top performers from an industry worth £12.4bn. The overall winner will walk away with a top prize of £5,000, with two runners-up winning £3,000 and £2,000 respectively. .... [more]
6/5/08
McDonald’s to spend £2.3m on store refits. Fast food giant McDonald’s is overseeing a Merseyside restaurant refurbishment programme worth £2.3m. The company said it was investing heavily because of its strong performance in the area and claims Liverpool will have a level of reinvestment second only to London in the UK. .... [more]
5/5/08
Higgs & Sons joins franchise body. Black Country law firm Higgs & Sons has become an affiliate member of the British Franchise Association. .... [more]
2/5/08
EUROPE
FFW bags Eversheds franchising team; relaunches construction team. Field Fisher Waterhouse has snared a three-lawyer franchising team from Eversheds in a bid to create Europe's largest dedicated franchising practice and is also relaunching its construction practice. .... [more]
2/5/08
SOUTH
AFRICA
Taste Sees Downturn As Boon for Cheaper Fast Food. Franchise group Taste Holdings expects to weather the slowdown in consumer spending as South Africans trade down to fast-food outlets that offer value for money. .... [more]
7/5/08
AUSTRALIA
Franchisors hit back at SA inquiry report. Franchisors and their advisers have reacted angrily to the recommendations from a South Australian parliamentary inquiry into the sector, claiming that no amount of disclosure will guarantee a franchise won’t fail. .... [more]
8/5/08
Two main trouble spots identified in franchising relationships. Two main trouble spots have been identified in the franchisor/franchisee relationship, reveals new research by Griffith University. .... [more]
8/5/08
Industry must educate franchisees. The strong educational focus of the Western Australian franchise inquiry report released last week underlines the importance of franchisees knowing what they are in for before buying a franchise. .... [more]
6/5/08
Kleins jewellery in administration. Australian jewellery retailer Kleins has been placed into voluntary administration after the company collapsed owing more than $20 million. .... [more]
5/5/08
NEW ZEALAND
New call for action on Blue Chip. The barrister acting for about 300 clients of Blue Chip is renewing calls for the failed property investor to be put under statutory management so a "coordinated investigation" can be conducted into the collapse. .... [more]
7/5/08
BurgerFuel lands in Dubai. Fast food operator BurgerFuel said today its hamburgers would be available in Dubai by year's end, following the signing of a master franchise agreement between BurgerFuel Worldwide and Dubai based Alphamed Group. .... [more]
5/5/08
Life Pharmacy acquires Care Chemist Services. Care Chemist Services Ltd and Life Pharmacy Limited today signed a Heads of Agreement which will see Care Chemists joining the LPL group. LPL has acquired Care Chemists for an undisclosed sum and will continue to operate the Care Chemist franchise company as a separate legal entity. .... [more]
2/5/08
ASIA /
PACIFIC
MALAYSIA - Green way to clean your expensive clothes. Homegrown laundrette franchisor Smart Wash Sdn Bhd is hopeful of good take-up from franchisees as it offers a new, solvent-free system to clean dinner suits, evening dresses and winter clothing. .... [more]
6/5/08
CHINA - Boulder firm set to franchise in China. Mark Mallen, owner of the Boulder-based Glacier Homemade Ice Cream & Gelato company, recently signed a deal with Shanghai-based Barony Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, which plans to franchise the local scoop shop throughout China. .... [more]
6/5/08
CHINA - China may be KFC's salvation as U.S. faces recession. With a possible U.S. recession looming, Colonel Sanders is turning to China to fill the breach, offering a menu of fried dough and preserved egg porridge alongside the chicken that turned KFC into an American icon. .... [more]
5/5/08
VIETNAM - The Circle K Brand in Vietnam. Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. announces that it has, through a wholly-owned subsidiary, signed a master franchise and license agreement for the exclusive development of the Circle K Brand in the Socialist Republic of Vietnam. .... [more]
4/5/08
BANGLADESH - Pizza Inn Expanding Into Southern ASIA. Pizza Inn, Inc. today announced the signing of a multi-unit development agreement to open up to 35 new units starting in Dhaka, the capital city of Bangladesh. .... [more]
2/5/08
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| 'Invincible' Franchises Face Tough Challenges |
by Dr Callum Floyd
What makes a franchise successful today may not work tommorrow. This article explores four key trends and challenges that are forcing many big names to change operating practices and product/service offerings. [read article] |
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t4432: I'm in a situation where I signed a area developer agreement and it said I should open one store per year... The first year is almost up. We have identified 3-4 locations but the franchisor's real estate team won't approve it location. ... [full post] |
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VictoriaFood: How much Cash do you really need? Suppose you are buying a fast food Japanese fast food place in a food court in a shopping mall that needs a staff of 3 full time people. ... [full post] |
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| International Franchising in Industrialised Markets: Western and Northern Europe |
 by Ilan Alon and Dianne H.B. Welsh
A far-reaching book exploring franchising in 12 European countries. It contains a wealth of information including country statistics, legislation, codes of ethics, women in franchising, retailing, plural form strategies and trends.
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