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 UNITED STATES
Georgia Now Protects Franchisors Disguising Employees as Franchisees.
bluemaumau.org - As Coverall gets hit this month with a $3 million bill from a Massachusetts court for misclassifying its employees as franchisees, Georgia law can now boast, not in our state courts. ... [more] 22 May, 2012
Pizza Patron's free deal for Spanish orders raises eyebrows.
usatoday.com - Pizza Patrón is raising eyebrows both inside and outside the Latino community with a planned promotion to give away thousands of large pepperoni pizzas on the evening of June 5 to folks who order in Spanish. ... [more] 22 May, 2012
Restaurant franchise lending shows stabilization.
qsrweb.com - Although franchise lending has been fairly static from March 2011 to March 2012, lending to franchisees in the foodservice and hospitality industries has been greater than average. ... [more] 22 May, 2012
Survey: Veteran Franchise Small Business Ownership Spikes in Past Year.
franchise.org - The total number of veteran-owned franchise businesses among the most military-friendly franchise companies jumped nearly 4,000 or 35 percent to a record 11,469 in the last year... [more] 22 May, 2012
Wok Box Announces its Expansion into the USA Starts in Oregon.
prweb.com - Wok Box recently signed its first US lease in the Portland, OR area with franchisee Ron Elton. ... [more] 22 May, 2012
Fast-Growing Nutritional Retailer Once Again Opens Door to Franchising.
yahoo.com - After intentionally halting all franchise expansion in 2011, Complete Nutrition, the nation's fastest-growing nutritional supplement retailer, has recently re-launched its franchise program. ... [more] 22 May, 2012
New Trend in Franchising -- Flexibility, According to Kiddie Academy.
marketwire.com - Flexibility in franchising isn't new, says Sue Hilger, vice president of franchise development for Kiddie Academy, an educational child care franchise organization. ... [more] 22 May, 2012
MOOYAH’s First-Ever Franchisee to Open Second Restaurant May 28.
prlog.org - Barry Newberg is a man who loves his MOOYAH, and his journey with the brand has been full of landmarks. ... [more] 22 May, 2012
CANADA
UNITED KINGDOM / IRELAND
Entries open for franchising showcase.
peterboroughtoday.co.uk - The British Franchise Association (BFA) is urging franchisors to nominate their most inspiring franchisees as the 2012 BFA HSBC Franchisee of The Year Awards opens for entries. ... [more] 22 May, 2012
New partner chosen for QFP workshop.
thebfa.org - The Qualified Franchise Professional (QFP) qualification is to receive further expert input with the introduction of a third organisation to run one of the modules that make up the core learning events of the... [more] 17 May, 2012
EUROPE
SOUTH AFRICA
IFE 2012 opens with call for SMEs to be taken seriously.
bizcommunity.com - At the official opening of the International Franchise Expo this morning, 17 May 2012, Chairman of the Franchise Association of South Africa Jan Davel called on government and business to recognize the... [more] 17 May, 2012
AUSTRALIA
Retravision stores survive supplier collapse.
smh.com.au - More than 100 Retravision stores in Victoria, Tasmania and southern New South Wales will continue to trade as normal despite the collapse yesterday of their central buying co-operative, Retravision Southern Ltd... [more] 22 May, 2012
Franchise whiz hit by arsonists for second time.
smh.com.au - For the second time, one of Domino's Pizza's most successful young franchisees has been attacked by arsonists. ... [more] 22 May, 2012
Retravision calls franchisee meeting, employees assured of entitlements.
theaustralian.com.au - The future of electrical appliance franchise Retravision is under a cloud as the company's buying group summoned store-owners to a meeting amid reports it has been unable to pay suppliers. ... [more] 18 May, 2012
NEW ZEALAND
BurgerFuel profits jump.
nzherald.co.nz - Margin improvements in BurgerFuel's eight Middle Eastern operations helped boost the fast food operator's profits in its annual result. ... [more] 22 May, 2012
Hell Pizza accused of bullying franchisees.
tvnz.co.nz - Hell Pizza is under fire from former franchise owners who say they have been bullied out of business, including one couple who say they are now $300,000 in debt. ... [more] 20 May, 2012
World-leading franchise brands to speak at franchise forum.
franchise.co.nz - Franchise New Zealand is offering readers a 20% discount on the chance to learn from top franchisors at a franchise management forum in Brisbane. ... [more] 18 May, 2012
How long do franchisees keep their businesses?
franchise.co.nz - We were recently asked what the average length of time is that franchisees stay with a franchise system in New Zealand. It's longer than many people might think, so we decided to explore some of the... [more] 18 May, 2012
Expert comment: Franchize Consultants NZ.
nzherald.co.nz - Win Robinson, managing director of Franchize Consultants NZ talks about the risks and rewards of franchising. ... [more] 18 May, 2012
ASIA / PACIFIC
MALAYSIA - Sabah entrepreneurs urged to produce local products for franchising.
theborneopost.com - Entrepreneurs in Sabah have been urged to come up with their own food-based products which can be franchised throughout the country via the Community Franchise Programme. ... [more] 19 May, 2012
MALAYSIA - RM8 mil allocation for franchise business.
newsabahtimes.com.my - The Ministry of Domestic Trade, Cooperatives and Consumer Affairs has allocated RM8 million for people who are interested in starting a franchise business through a small loan scheme. ... [more] 18 May, 2012
MIDDLE EAST
Beirut International Franchise Forum to take place in Beirut on 23-24, May 2012.
zawya.com - Organizing committees of Beirut International Franchise Forum BIFEX, held a press conference at Phoenicia Hotel announcing forum's proceedings to take place on the 23rd and 24th of May 2012 at the... [more] 20 May, 2012
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