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Global Franchising Industry to Reach US$3.96 Trillion by 2015.
prweb.com - Global Industry Analysts, Inc. announces the release of a comprehensive global outlook on the franchising industry. ... [more] 3 Feb, 2012
ServiceMaster to Hire 6,700 Employees During First Half 2012.
yahoo.com - Memphis-based ServiceMaster Co. announced today that it plans to hire approximately 6,700 new and seasonal field employees nationwide over the next several months as it readies for its peak season. ... [more] 3 Feb, 2012
Wendy's has a beef with Northwest franchisee.
yahoo.com - Wendy's International has a beef with a franchisee that owns 11 fast-food restaurants in Montana, Oregon and Washington. ... [more] 3 Feb, 2012
Bakery Cafe Franchise Claiming Corners around the Country.
restaurantnews.com - Sealing multi-unit franchise deals in markets throughout the United States and reporting average unit volumes exceeding $2.2 million last year, Corner Bakery Cafe is riding the momentum with numerous... [more] 2 Feb, 2012
YO!Sushi Readies for US Debut, Growth in 2012.
qsrmagazine.com - London-based YO!Sushi signed its first U.S. franchisee in 2011 and the company is piggybacking on that success for 2012. ... [more] 2 Feb, 2012
Liquid Nutrition Launches Franchise Program for Canadian and US Military Personnel.
businesswire.com - Liquid Nutrition Group Inc. announced today an innovative program called ‘Operation Good To Go’ created to encourage both active and retired armed forces personnel to become franchisees. ... [more] 1 Feb, 2012
Ex-Franchisee Liable for Counterfeiting Marks.
bluemaumau.org - A district judge ruled last month that a terminated Century 21 franchisee’s continued use of the franchisor’s trademark constituted not only trademark infringement but also counterfeiting. ... [more] 1 Feb, 2012
FranNet Expands in Minneapolis.
msn.com - FranNet, a national network of consultants that helps aspiring entrepreneurs start their own businesses, is expanding operations in Minnesota and has added Robyn Hartzell as an associate. ... [more] 1 Feb, 2012
Qdoba reaches 600-store milestone.
fastcasual.com - Qdoba Mexican Grill will celebrate the grand opening of its 600th restaurant in Roseville, Mich., on Feb. 6. ... [more] 1 Feb, 2012
Wendy’s to Remodel 50 Stores, Build 20.
qsrmagazine.com - Wendy's will build 20 and remodel 50 company-operated restaurants in the U.S. and Canada in 2012 with new, bold, and contemporary designs. ... [more] 30 Jan, 2012
Mr Ronnies Donuts Partners with Francorp.
bluemaumau.org - Francorp chairman Donald Boroian said he is so impressed with Ronnie’s Famous Hot Donuts in Houma, Louisiana; he will personally head up the company’s project to franchise the concept... [more] 29 Jan, 2012
Friendly’s, Burger King Join Forces.
wsj.com - Finally, you can have your Friendly’s ice cream—and eat your Burger King fries, too. The company known for its Fribbles and sundaes is on to a new venture after emerging from bankruptcy protection... [more] 27 Jan, 2012
Fashion franchiser: Utah student finds business success while still in school.
sltrib.com - Chelsea Sloan probably won’t be looking for a job when she graduates from the University of Utah this spring. She may even be hiring. Sloan was barely a sophomore when she hatched a business idea... [more] 27 Jan, 2012
IFA Adds Senior Director of Marketing and Digital Communications to its Ranks.
franchise.org - The International Franchise Association today announced that Daniel Gibson will join the organization as Senior Director of Marketing & Digital Communications on Feb. 6. ... [more] 27 Jan, 2012
Juel Tillery Joins Noble Roman's as National Director of Franchising.
yahoo.com - Noble Roman's, Inc. today announced that Juel Tillery has joined the company in the newly created position of National Director of Franchising. ... [more] 27 Jan, 2012
Sonus Franchise Reaches 100 Location Milestone.
businesswire.com - As U.S. small business owners seek innovative ways to expand during a still unyielding economy, Sonus has announced the opening of over 100 Sonus Franchise Locations. ... [more] 27 Jan, 2012
7-Eleven Acquires 55 Sam's Mart Stores in the Carolinas.
sacbee.com - 7-Eleven, Inc. today announced that it has entered into an agreement with Sam's Mart LLC to acquire 55 Sam's Mart stores in North and South Carolina and convert them to 7-Eleven stores this year. ... [more] 27 Jan, 2012
Pie Face Bakery Cafe Takes Manhattan on Australia Day.
businesswire.com - Pie Face, Australia’s popular bakery café, will celebrate the grand opening of its first U.S. location on January 26, 2012 which is Australia Day. ... [more] 26 Jan, 2012
Quiznos Gives Up Control To Stave Off Bankruptcy.
npr.org - Quiznos narrowly avoided bankruptcy this week when the sandwich chain shifted ownership to private equity firm Avenue Capital in exchange for erasing some debt. ... [more] 26 Jan, 2012
Franchisee Group Sues Cold Stone.
bluemaumau.org - The law firm of Zarco Einhorn Salkowski & Brito, PA filed a lawsuit today on behalf of an independent franchisee association against franchisor Cold Stone Creamery for failing to give its members an... [more] 23 Jan, 2012
Alamo Drafthouse Announces New Franchise Partner Cojeaux Cinemas.
prnewswire.com - Alamo Drafthouse Cinemas is pleased to announce plans to expand locations in the Washington D.C. metro and surrounding areas with new franchise partner Cojeaux Cinemas. ... [more] 23 Jan, 2012
Jamba in Expansion Mode.
yahoo.com - Jamba Juice, which currently operates more than 760 stores, will continue to focus on expansion and expects to sign more franchise agreements in 2012 that will expand its brand presence in... [more] 23 Jan, 2012
Top 25 Chains with the Happiest Franchisees, 2012.
bluemaumau.org - Jeff Johnson, founder of The Franchise Research Institute/FranSurvey has identified the top 25 brands with the happiest, most satisfied franchise owners. ... [more] 21 Jan, 2012
Overland Park franchisee orders 36 restaurants from Pizza Hut.
bizjournals.com - NPC International Inc. , the largest Pizza Hut franchisee, has agreed to buy 36 restaurants from Pizza Hut Inc. for $18.8 million, plus the cost of store inventories, prepaids and store cash. ... [more] 19 Jan, 2012
Bill Foss Awarded Sub-Franchisor Rights to Massachusetts for EXIT Realty.
marketwire.com - EXIT Realty Corp. International recently announced that the sub-franchisor rights to the region of Massachusetts have been awarded to Bill Foss, a thirty-year-plus veteran of the real estate industry. ... [more] 19 Jan, 2012
Steak 'n Shake hopeful Signature will drive franchise growth.
nrn.com - Steak ’n Shake officials expect the brand’s highly publicized Signature prototype to maintain the positive momentum it generated in its opening week, helping to pave the way for franchise growth in 2012. ... [more] 19 Jan, 2012
500 and Beyond for Planet Fitness.
yahoo.com - Planet Fitness opened its 500th location here yesterday as the franchise company continues its blistering expansion, with more than 100 new facilities slated for 2012. ... [more] 17 Jan, 2012
Ex-Subway Owners Yet to See Dime of Awarded $8.4M for Fraud.
bluemaumau.org - A Utah arbitrator demanded franchisor Bajio Mexican Grill make restitution for defrauding franchisees and harming their family. He awarded the owners $8.4 million. ... [more] 17 Jan, 2012
O.C. lawsuit claims franchiser defrauds buyers.
ocregister.com - Fifty-two Orange County residents have accused a company that sells janitorial franchises of fraud and targeting non-English speakers in a civil lawsuit filed Jan. 11 in Orange County Superior Court. ... [more] 16 Jan, 2012
Computer Troubleshooters Leadership Transition.
prweb.com - Computer Troubleshooters Chief Executive Officer Chip Reaves announced his resignation today. After 13 years at CT, the top tech support franchise worldwide, Reaves will turn his focus to a new project... [more] 15 Jan, 2012
Miami franchise show Jan. 20-21 free for veterans.
sun-sentinel.com - Veterans and others can learn about buying and running a franchise at Franchise Expo South, the 6th annual franchise show, Jan. 20-21 in Miami Beach. ... [more] 13 Jan, 2012
Burger King tries home delivery.
usatoday.com - Burger King, the No. 2 burger chain, has quietly begun testing home delivery of its burgers, fries and other sandwiches since fall at four of its restaurants in the greater Washington, D.C., area... [more] 12 Jan, 2012
Franchises, on a Smaller Scale.
wsj.com - Entrepreneur Rob Israel believes he has found a winning recipe. The founder of Doc Popcorn has supervised the opening of 54 franchise outlets in five years and says he is working with another 200... [more] 12 Jan, 2012
Subway expects to add 25,000 jobs this year.
qsrweb.com - The Subway restaurant chain, based in Connecticut, projects it will add 25,000 full- and part-time jobs by the end of 2012. ... [more] 12 Jan, 2012
PODS Moving and Storage Donates More Than $75,000 in Logistics in 2011.
i-newswire.com - Using his own budget, trucks, fuel and employees, Bob Eales, franchise owner of four PODS moving and storage franchises, saved nonprofits more than $75,000 in logistics costs in 2011. ... [more] 11 Jan, 2012
A Franchisee Tries to Survive a Failing Chain.
nytimes.com - Just five months after opening his three Rent Your Boxes locations in the District of Columbia, William Burris learned that his franchiser had declared bankruptcy in Australia. ... [more] 11 Jan, 2012
Bach to Rock Launches National Franchise Program.
prnewswire.com - Bach to Rock (B2R), America's music school for students of all ages, announced today it plans to expand nationwide by offering franchise opportunities to qualified candidates. ... [more] 10 Jan, 2012
VooDoo BBQ Franchise Plans Expansion, New Look in 2012.
marketwire.com - VooDoo BBQ & Grill intends to continue its expansion in 2012 with a series of new development agreements, grand openings and a new look for the restaurants themselves. ... [more] 10 Jan, 2012
Ruby Tuesday looks to boost brand perception.
nrn.com - Ruby Tuesday Inc. must increase television advertising to drive consumers into the company’s upgraded restaurants and reverse sagging same-store sales, executives said during a conference call. ... [more] 9 Jan, 2012
Friendly's closes 37 stores, axing about 740 jobs.
businessweek.com - The Friendly's restaurant chain is closing 37 stores in Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island and elsewhere as it emerges from Chapter 11 bankruptcy reorganization. ... [more] 9 Jan, 2012
Mrs. Fields names new board as brands evolve.
nrn.com - Mrs. Fields Famous Brands, franchisor of the Mrs. Fields cookie and TCBY frozen yogurt chains, named a new board of directors Friday following a recapitalization last month that brought in two investment firms... [more] 9 Jan, 2012
Pet Supplies Plus acquires its largest franchisee.
crainsdetroit.com - Farmington Hills-based Pet Supplies Plus has acquired its largest franchisee for an undisclosed amount. ... [more] 9 Jan, 2012
Sandwich-shop chain expands locally via franchisees.
news-journalonline.com - Twenty years of helping her husband run Domino's Pizza franchise stores have led Theresa Brooks and two partners to open two Jersey Mike's Subs franchises locally with plans to eventually add... [more] 9 Jan, 2012
Pret A Manger is Ready to Develop in Manhattan.
qsrmagazine.com - RKF, the exclusive retail-leasing agent in Manhattan for Pret A Manger, is helping the sandwich chain expand throughout the city. ... [more] 6 Jan, 2012
Area franchise owners settle lawsuit against Quiznos.
pittsburghlive.com - Three dozen franchise owners in Allegheny, Beaver, Lawrence and Westmoreland counties have apparently settled their racketeering lawsuit against Denver-based Quiznos. ... [more] 6 Jan, 2012
Esio Franchise Company Forms Partnership with Process Peak.
businesswire.com - Esio Franchise Company, the sister company of Esio Beverage Company, spent the better part of 2011 perfecting their franchise offering and preparing for an aggressive national launch. ... [more] 6 Jan, 2012
Papa John’s Announces 2012 Development Incentive Program.
yahoo.com - After another strong year of growth, including opening its 3,000th restaurant in North America, Papa John’s is again offering franchisees an enticing package of incentives to grow within or join the Papa John’s... [more] 5 Jan, 2012
IFA Names New Director of Political Affairs & Grassroots Advocacy.
franchise.org - The IFA today announced Erica Fitzsimmons, an experienced political fundraiser and grassroots professional, has been named Director of Political Affairs & Grassroots Advocacy. ... [more] 5 Jan, 2012
Changing of Guard at Coalition of Franchisee Associations.
bluemaumau.org - A new board of directors was swept into the Coalition of Franchisee Associations at the stroke of midnight, January 1, 2012. ... [more] 4 Jan, 2012
Dunkin' plans to more than double US restaurants.
marketwatch.com - Dunkin' Brands Group Inc. said it plans to more than double the number of its restaurants in the U.S. over the next 20 years. ... [more] 4 Jan, 2012
Piggly Wiggly fined for child labor violations.
cbs42.com - The U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division has found significant violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act’s child labor and wage provisions at 14 franchisee-owned Piggly Wiggly grocery stores... [more] 4 Jan, 2012
Cold Stone Association Admits Frustration.
bluemaumau.org - Rudy Puig, Cold Stone franchise owner and outgoing president of the National Independent Association of Cold Stone Creamery Franchisees, sent out a memo to owners late last November, reflecting on... [more] 3 Jan, 2012
Togo's to add corporate units after exclusively franchising.
nrn.com - Togo’s, the 242-unit sandwich chain, is adding company-operated units after nearly a decade of exclusively franchising its restaurants. ... [more] 3 Jan, 2012
2011 Person of the Year.
bluemaumau.org - Blue MauMau has named Chandrakant 'C.K.' Patel as Person of the Year in their 2011 list of top movers and shakers in the franchise world. ... [more] 31 Dec, 2011
ABA Forum Presents Top 2011 Cases.
bluemaumau.org - At this year’s ABA Forum on Franchising conference, Stuart Hershman of DLA Piper and Lee Plave of Plave Koch presented the annual judicial and legislative developments. ... [more] 31 Dec, 2011
Brick ovens heat up franchise sales for restaurant.
chron.com - Coal may be blasted by environment-alists as a poor fuel choice, but it's fueled the success of the locally based Russo's New York Pizzeria and Russo's Coal-Fired Italian Kitchen franchises. ... [more] 31 Dec, 2011
Fastest growing franchises in 2012.
msn.com - Franchised businesses have taken a beating in the past three years, but revenues, jobs and numbers of units should all grow in 2012, according to a new forecast released by the International Franchise Association. ... [more] 29 Dec, 2011
Quiznos reaches deal to avoid bankruptcy.
fastcasual.com - Quiznos has reached an agreement with a significant majority of its first- and second-lien lenders on a consensual financial restructuring plan that will substantially reduce the company's current debt... [more] 27 Dec, 2011
It’s Final! Franchisees Buy Out Franchisor A&W.
bluemaumau.org - The sale of Yum Brands' franchising company A&W Restaurants was finalized on Monday, December 19 for an undisclosed amount. ... [more] 23 Dec, 2011
Papa Murphy's purchases 20 franchised locations.
pizzamarketplace.com - Papa Murphy's International announced that its Company Stores Division — Papa Murphy's Company Stores Inc. — has acquired 20 Papa Murphy's Take 'N' Bake Pizza stores. ... [more] 22 Dec, 2011
Wendy's Stages a Palace Coup.
wsj.com - Burger King, the perennial No. 2 in the burger wars, is about to be beaten out by a pigtailed girl. Wendy's Co. is poised to pass Burger King Holdings Inc. in U.S. sales... [more] 21 Dec, 2011
Franchising 2012 Outlook: Better Than 2011 Reality.
wsj.com - The number of U.S. franchises declined for the third consecutive year, falling by a modest 0.6% in 2011, according to a new report commissioned by the International Franchise Association. ... [more] 19 Dec, 2011
Franchise Industry Announces Veteran Hiring Commitments.
marketwire.com - In support of "Operations Enduring Opportunity," a campaign sponsored by The White House and the IFA, the 250 franchise business coaches of The Entrepreneur's Source (TES) are reaching out to help... [more] 19 Dec, 2011
Dickey's Opens Unit No. 200.
qsrmagazine.com - Dickey's Barbecue Pit, a family legacy that began in a one-room location 70 years ago, opened its 200th location on December 17 in Abilene, Texas. ... [more] 19 Dec, 2011
Yogurt Mountain opens 40th store.
fastcasual.com - Yogurt Mountain LLC has opened its 40th store. The new location is in Huntsville, Ala., marking its 9th in the state. ... [more] 16 Dec, 2011
YUM! Brands CEO David Novak to Headline Super Session at IFA Convention.
franchise.org - Yum! Brands, Inc. Chairman and CEO David Novak will be a featured Keynote Speaker at the International Franchise Association's 52nd Annual Convention Super Session on Feb. 13, 2012, in Orlando, Fla. ... [more] 15 Dec, 2011
Pizza Hut is Google's most searched restaurant for 2011.
fastcasual.com - The top three pizza chains have had more than just big sales this year. Pizza Hut, Domino's and Papa John's were the top three searched restaurants, respectively, on Google in 2011. ... [more] 15 Dec, 2011
Schwab cuts ribbon on first franchise branch.
investmentnews.com - The Charles Schwab Corp. has opened its first franchised branch office. The Nashua, N.H., location opened Monday. ... [more] 14 Dec, 2011
Subway Café expands on chain's concept.
nrn.com - Subway has long been known as a lunch venue, but a franchisee team in San Diego says breakfast and snack dayparts are booming at its recently opened Subway Café restaurants. ... [more] 14 Dec, 2011
Senior Care Franchise Announces Unique Expansion Model.
prweb.com - Home Care Assistance is now pursuing an aggressive campaign of corporate expansion to complement its successful franchising strategy across the United States. ... [more] 13 Dec, 2011
CEO: Steak n Shake poised for global growth.
ibj.com - The parent of Steak n Shake is planning to grow the Indianapolis-based burger chain through an aggressive franchising effort that ultimately could take the company global. ... [more] 13 Dec, 2011
Wingstop to Celebrate 500th Restaurant.
yahoo.com - Wingstop, the national chicken wing chain that has sold over 3 billion wings, will celebrate its 500th restaurant – located at 289 Livingston Street in Brooklyn, N.Y. – on Monday, Dec. 19. ... [more] 12 Dec, 2011
Court Affirms UPS Franchisees Claims Unproven.
bluemaumau.org - The US Court of Appeals, 9th Circuit, handed down its decision last week affirming that approximately 200 UPS Store franchisees failed to prove their case against franchisor Mail Boxes Etc. ... [more] 9 Dec, 2011
Franchising arm of Prudential Financial purchased.
usatoday.com - A Canadian investment firm has purchased the residential real-estate agency-franchising subsidiary of Prudential Financial, which has 22 offices and more than 500 agents in Arizona. ... [more] 9 Dec, 2011
Chicago franchisee sues Leo's Coney.
detnews.com - Franchisees of Leo's Coney Island's first and only Chicago outpost are suing the Birmingham-based company, claiming that they were forced to close their doors after just 20 months because the restaurateur... [more] 9 Dec, 2011
New Research Shows Changes in Franchise Ownership Demographics Among Women, Minorities.
franchise.org - The International Franchise Association today released new research on minority-owned, female-owned and joint female/male-owned franchise businesses. ... [more] 8 Dec, 2011
Go Roma launches franchise effort.
fastcasual.com - Go Roma will expand outside of the Chicagoland area in 2012 through franchising, having just completed its Franchise Disclosure Documents and state filings for 90 percent of the United States market. ... [more] 8 Dec, 2011
Yum! Brands' spin-offs Long John Silver's, A&W Restaurants to be based in Kentucky.
courier-journal.com - State tax incentives approved Monday guarantee that 90 workers at Long John Silver’s and A&W Restaurants will remain in Kentucky as Yum! Brands spins them off to new owners. ... [more] 8 Dec, 2011
Pizza Hut buys back 46 of its Southwest Ohio restaurants.
bizjournals.com - Pizza Hut Inc. on Monday took over ownership of 46 stores in the Dayton and Cincinnati area from a single franchisee. ... [more] 7 Dec, 2011
Go Roma Launches Franchising with P.J. Evans as E.V.P.
businesswire.com - Go Roma, the fast casual Italian restaurant, will expand outside the Chicagoland area in 2012 through franchising, according to Jeff Drake, Go Roma’s co-founder, president and COO. ... [more] 7 Dec, 2011
Yum Brands expects 2012 profit growth.
reuters.com - Yum Brands Inc, the parent of the KFC, Taco Bell and Pizza Hut fast- food chains, raised its 2011 profit forecast and said it expects earnings per share to grow at least 10 percent in 2012, led by continued sales and... [more] 5 Dec, 2011
U.S. Department of Commerce Recognizes IFA’s Efforts to Help Franchise Companies Grow in Foreign Markets.
franchise.org - The International Franchise Association has received the Peace-Through Commerce Award from the International Trade Administration and the U.S. Department of Commerce. ... [more] 5 Dec, 2011
Rita's Italian ice franchiser sells to New York City concern.
pittsburghlive.com - Pittsburgh-based investors have sold a controlling stake in the company that franchises Rita's Italian Ice restaurants to Falconhead Capital LLC of New York City. ... [more] 3 Dec, 2011
Innovative Taxis Roll onto Los Angeles County Streets.
prnewswire.com - 1-800-TAXICAB of Los Angeles County announced its grand opening today. ... [more] 2 Dec, 2011
Yum!, Domino's CEOs make Forbes 'most buzzed about' list.
pizzamarketplace.com - Yum! Brands CEO David Novak and Domino's Pizza CEO Patrick Doyle have received a lot of positive buzz this year. This is according to research by Zeta Interactive, a New York-based marketing... [more] 2 Dec, 2011
Planet Beach Lawsuit against Attorneys Dismissed, Again.
bluemaumau.org - Last week a district judge dismissed, for a second time, a lawsuit brought by Planet Beach against its former attorneys. ... [more] 2 Dec, 2011
Wingstop secures $15 million for franchise lending.
bizjournals.com - Richardson-based Wingstop Restaurants Inc. said it is offering financing for new and existing franchisees. ... [more] 1 Dec, 2011
Tasti D-Lite Acquires Planet Smoothie Franchise System.
prnewswire.com - Tasti D-Lite, the lower-calorie frozen dessert chain catering to health-conscious consumers has announced the acquisition of Planet Smoothie, LLC, a franchise system with more than 100 units in operation... [more] 1 Dec, 2011
McDonald's Skirts Ban; Charges 10 Cents Per Happy Meal Toy.
yahoo.com - A ban against toy giveaways with high-fat meals doesn't seem to have fazed San Francisco McDonald's franchise owners. They've found a way to circumvent it. ... [more] 1 Dec, 2011
Sbarro Emerges from Chapter 11.
bluemaumau.org - Franchisor Sbarro, Inc and its domestic subsidiaries announced late Monday afternoon that it has successfully emerged from Chapter 11 with a reduction in debt, an infusion of $35 million in capital and a... [more] 30 Nov, 2011
Wok Box Coming to the U.S.
qsrmagazine.com - Wok Box is expanding into the United States with the signing of its first franchise agreements in Arizona and Oregon. The new Asian quick service stores will open in the first quarter of 2012. ... [more] 30 Nov, 2011
Franchise Business Review Appoints New President.
prweb.com - Franchise Business Review (FBR) announced today the appointment of Michelle Rowan as president. ... [more] 30 Nov, 2011
Franchisors Drop as Market Tumbles in Q3.
bluemaumau.org - An index of 50 publicly traded franchisors that sell franchises that must follow a standard business format dropped 9.5 percent in the third quarter of 2011, weighed down by... [more] 28 Nov, 2011
Subway franchising firm not liable for uninsured franchisee claims: Ky. court.
businessinsurance.com - Doctor’s Associates Inc., the franchising company for Subway restaurants, can’t be held liable for workers compensation claims stemming from an uninsured franchisee... [more] 28 Nov, 2011
Restaurant chain franchising on a slow but steady rise.
latimes.com - Franchisers have stepped up incentive programs to help entice would-be entrepreneurs. But longtime franchisees caution that success, if it comes, will take time. ... [more] 26 Nov, 2011
Great Clips, franchisee in unusual legal battle.
bizjournals.com - A battle between Great Clips Inc. and a franchisee in Galt over alleged under-reporting of sales is taking the unusual route of playing out publicly in the courts. ... [more] 25 Nov, 2011
Reporter Janet Sparks Leaves Franchise Times.
bluemaumau.org - After 13 years as columnist/reporter for the monthly Franchise Times magazine, Janet Sparks has resigned over editorial differences. ... [more] 23 Nov, 2011
Reporter Janet Sparks Leaves Franchise Times.
bluemaumau.org - After 13 years as columnist/reporter for the monthly Franchise Times magazine, Janet Sparks has resigned over editorial differences. ... [more] 23 Nov, 2011
President Obama Recognizes Franchise Industry Commitment to Reduce Veteran Unemployment.
franchise.org - Franchise business leaders and IFA President & CEO joined President Obama, First Lady Michelle Obama, Vice President Joe Biden and Dr. Jill Biden at a White House bill signing ceremony today for the... [more] 21 Nov, 2011
Marriott International Focuses on Lodging Management and Franchising.
prnewswire.com - Since its founding nearly 85 years ago, never has Marriott International, Inc. been as fully focused on its core lodging management and franchise business as today, concluding the spin-off of... [more] 21 Nov, 2011
Mrs. Fields Said to Be Near Ceding Control to Creditors.
businessweek.com - Mrs. Fields Famous Brands LLC may cede control to creditors including Carlyle Group LP and Z Capital Partners LLC by swapping debt for equity to avoid bankruptcy, said four people with knowledge of... [more] 18 Nov, 2011
DQ Settles with Franchisee Group.
bluemaumau.org - Josh Schmieg, executive director of Dairy Queen Operators’ Association said his members are pleased with a settlement that was reached with the association, franchisor American Dairy Queen and its... [more] 18 Nov, 2011
IHOP Express goes self-service at new San Diego location.
usatoday.com - IHOP on Thursday will open an IHOP Express in a tourist-heavy San Diego location where you buy your meal at the counter and pour your own refills, and the waitresses are replaced by runners. ... [more] 16 Nov, 2011
Buffalo Wild Wings to buy 15 restaurants.
yahoo.com - Buffalo Wild Wings Inc. said Wednesday that it plans to buy 15 restaurants in Ohio and South Carolina from a franchisee group. ... [more] 16 Nov, 2011
Franchisee Battles New Storm against Pizza Hut.
bluemaumau.org - Veteran franchisee Larry Lundy has been no stranger to hardship, tragedy and setbacks in his three-decade career with Pizza Hut Inc. ... [more] 15 Nov, 2011
Suit alleges fraud in sale of Pizza World franchise.
thetelegraph.com - A couple who owned and operated a Pizza World franchise in Wood River are suing the firm that sold them the franchise, claiming the firm defrauded them. ... [more] 15 Nov, 2011
Wendy’s losing U.S. president as Karam returns to franchisee.
bizjournals.com - A Wendy’s Co. executive is returning to his roots. The Dublin-based fast food chain announced Tuesday that David Karam, Wendy’s North America president, will leave the company... [more] 15 Nov, 2011
Matco Franchisees Allege SBA Loan Fraud.
bluemaumau.org - Franchisees David Villano III and his father David Villano, Jr. are accusing Matco Tools, with accomplice TD Bank, of devising a secret scheme that allowed the franchisor to sell franchises through fraudulent... [more] 15 Nov, 2011
Chained to the Road.
wsj.com - A lot of franchise buyers are looking to get into the driver's seat. Literally. Over the past several years, there's been a rising interest in mobile franchises, whose owners work out of a van, truck or trailer... [more] 14 Nov, 2011
Smaller Franchisers Expand Their Horizons.
wsj.com - Over the past month, a Smashburger outlet in Denver has had some unusual help in the kitchen: a group of Kuwaiti entrepreneurs. ... [more] 14 Nov, 2011
Domino's franchisee kicks off social media contest.
pizzamarketplace.com - North Carolina-based HDI, a Domino's Pizza franchisee, has tapped Sociallybuzz to launch its new giveaway campaign that taps into both virtual and non-virtual mediums. ... [more] 14 Nov, 2011
ABA Franchising Forum Helps Baltimore's Needy.
bluemaumau.org - A day after the 34th annual American Bar Association Forum on Franchising came to a close, a record number of the franchise attorneys stayed in town to prepare meals with Baltimore's Moveable Feast... [more] 13 Nov, 2011
Restaurants recruiting more veterans with franchise discounts.
qsrweb.com - According to a recent Small Business Administration study, veterans in the private sector are at least 45 percent more likely than those with no active-duty military experience to be self-employed. ... [more] 11 Nov, 2011
Minnesota Posts FDDs Online.
bluemaumau.org - Franchise disclosure documents can now be reviewed online for the state of Minnesota. ... [more] 11 Nov, 2011
Global Franchise Group Celebrates Veterans Day With New Commitment.
marketwatch.com - GFG Management, LLC announced today that the company is joining forces with other franchisors across the country this Veterans Day to pledge its support for veterans and confidence in their unique... [more] 11 Nov, 2011
Franchise Industry Joins First Lady Michelle Obama to Announce Veteran Hiring Commitments.
franchise.org - The IFA today announced "Operation Enduring Opportunity," a campaign to hire and recruit 75,000 veterans and 5,000 wounded warriors by 2014. ... [more] 10 Nov, 2011
Burger King's earnings receive international boost.
qsrweb.com - Burger King Holdings Inc. released results for its third quarter 2011 that included a system-wide comparable sales increase of 1.6 percent driven by its international performance. ... [more] 10 Nov, 2011
McDonald's October revenue figure rises.
wsj.com - McDonald's Corp. said Tuesday that a key revenue figure rose 5.5 percent in October, fueled by sales in China and other foreign markets and the popularity of its Monopoly game in the U.S. ... [more] 8 Nov, 2011
Rutherford bagel franchisor accused of fraud.
northjersey.com - A Pennsylvania couple has accused a Rutherford-based bagel franchise company of defrauding them into buying a franchise by inflating possible revenue and low-balling costs. ... [more] 8 Nov, 2011
Parent of NPC, largest Pizza Hut franchisee, agrees to a sale.
bizjournals.com - NPC International Inc. , the largest Pizza Hut franchisee, said Monday that its parent company agreed to be sold to a company aligned with a Connecticut private equity firm. ... [more] 8 Nov, 2011
Independent Franchisee Associations Grow.
bluemaumau.org - Experts estimate that there are 300 to 400 independent organized groups of franchisees, which are increasing. ... [more] 7 Nov, 2011
Bank of America sells stake in Pizza Hut franchisee.
reuters.com - Bank of America Corp sold its stake in the largest Pizza Hut franchisee, as the second-largest U.S. bank by assets continues to shed assets. ... [more] 7 Nov, 2011
Franchises Banned In Utah, Court To Rule On Constitutionality.
bluemaumau.org - A Utah federal court will hear a franchisee's challenge to a law banning franchises from operating in his town. ... [more] 7 Nov, 2011
U.S. court reinstates SuperShuttle drivers' suit.
sfgate.com - A federal appeals court reinstated a lawsuit Thursday by more than 1,000 SuperShuttle drivers in California who wanted to be treated as employees instead of independent contractors... [more] 4 Nov, 2011
Veterans and Franchising: New Report Looks at Franchisee Satisfaction, Performance.
yahoo.com - A new report released today by Franchise Business Review includes the first-known research on military-trained franchise operators and their overall satisfaction as franchisees compared to non-veterans. ... [more] 3 Nov, 2011
TCBY opens two more stores.
qsrweb.com - In a year of aggressive growth, TCBY expects to exceed its original goal of 75 new openings, according to CEO Tim Casey. ... [more] 3 Nov, 2011
Massage Envy Franchising, LLC Announces Expansion Into Alaska.
yahoo.com - Massage Envy Franchising, LLC announced today the signing of a multi-unit Regional Developer agreement with Gregg and Debbie Olsen for the development of four new Massage Envy Spa clinics in Alaska. ... [more] 3 Nov, 2011
Jimmy John's aims for 1,300 stores.
istockanalyst.com - Jimmy John's Gourmet Sandwiches has 1,288 stores open in 41 states and expects to top 1,300 by year's end, the chain's director of real estate says. ... [more] 2 Nov, 2011
Creative Learning Corporation Announces 100th Franchise.
businesswire.com - Creative Learning Corporation, owner and developer of Bricks 4 Kidz, is pleased to announce that the Company has reached its 100th franchise, a milestone that was not projected until the end of 2011. ... [more] 2 Nov, 2011
Bend coffee business brewing.
bendbulletin.com - If Lee Johns has his way, in five years at least 1,000 Cafe2U vans will be delivering high-end coffee to consumers across the United States. ... [more] 1 Nov, 2011
Franchising Companies Outperform Broader Market Indexes.
prnewswire.com - FRANdata has launched a new market index called FRANdex, which tracks the performance of the largest 50 U.S. publicly-traded companies that use the business format franchising model. ... [more] 1 Nov, 2011
Former Apple Executive Guy Kawasaki to Speak at IFA Convention.
franchise.org - Guy Kawasaki will be a keynote speaker during the closing keynote luncheon at the International Franchise Association's 52nd Annual Convention Feb. 14 in Orlando, Fla. ... [more] 1 Nov, 2011
Dunkin’s Luther Becomes Arby’s Chair.
bluemaumau.org - Jon Luther, chairman of Dunkin' Brands, has been appointed as the chairman of the board for the troubled Arby's chain. ... [more] 1 Nov, 2011
IFA Wins Distinguished Service Honor from Small Business Lenders.
franchise.org - The National Association of Government Guaranteed Lenders (NAGGL) has honored the International Franchise Association (IFA) with its Distinguished Service Award. ... [more] 31 Oct, 2011
Restaurant Performance Index improves in September.
fastcasual.com - After slow reports in July and August, the National Restaurant Association's Restaurant Performance Index (RPI) topped the 100 mark in September for the first time in three months. ... [more] 31 Oct, 2011
Pizza Hut opens more local outlets as legal battle heats up.
nola.com - The proverbial brick oven of justice is beginning to heat up for Larry Lundy, the New Orleans native and former Pizza Hut magnate who was forced to shutter his 44 restaurants earlier this year after... [more] 30 Oct, 2011
Yum Brands: A global growth story.
msn.com - Yum Brands is a fast-food icon. Its franchises can be found in every city in North America, but the real story is the company's expansion into China. ... [more] 28 Oct, 2011
Washington-area franchisor hopes for a monster success with indoor mini golf.
bizjournals.com - In a couple of years, mini golf fans may find the Washington area is a spookier place — and not just at Halloween. ... [more] 28 Oct, 2011
Accor seeks more franchising, less real estate.
bizjournals.com - Following a leadership shake-up at Accor North America , the hotel company is looking to accelerate its business strategy of the Motel 6 and Studio 6 brands to reduce the company’s real estate assets. ... [more] 28 Oct, 2011
National Franchise Sales to Expand Advisory Services.
qsrmagazine.com - Michael Arrowsmith has rejoined National Franchise Sales as a managing director, and is working with several NFS Resale Teams on the Applebee’s, Arby’s, Denny’s, Checkers/Rally's, and IHOP... [more] 27 Oct, 2011
Franchisor Firehouse Subs Commits Fraud, Rules Federal Court.
bluemaumau.org - A federal judge refused to disturb a jury verdict holding that Firehouse Subs had committed fraud to obtain the "Firehouse" trademark. ... [more] 27 Oct, 2011
LINK Staffing Services Launches New Franchising Website.
marketwire.com - LINK Staffing Services, a national franchise that provides flexible staffing and productivity solutions, has recently launched a new franchising website to give visitors an in-depth look at LINK's franchise opportunity. ... [more] 27 Oct, 2011
Franchise Opportunities Targeted to Veterans.
prnewswire.com - CRAL Franchise Development, Inc. joined the national VetFran program in order to offer financial incentives to veterans interested in franchise opportunities. ... [more] 26 Oct, 2011
ATL restaurant franchises cost taxpayers millions.
ajc.com - Half of the 66 U.S. Small Business Administration-backed loans made to Atlanta Bread franchisees since 2001 have failed, according to a 2011 study by Blue MauMau... [more] 24 Oct, 2011
Damon’s closes 4 more restaurants; last of company-owned locations.
bizjournals.com - Damon’s International Inc. is still on the selling block, but the chain is getting smaller while it waits for a rescuer. ... [more] 24 Oct, 2011
Aaron's, Inc. Announces Third Quarter Results.
marketwatch.com - Aaron's, Inc. today announced revenues and earnings for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2011. ... [more] 24 Oct, 2011
Senators Join Franchise Businesses to Support Pro-Growth Policies.
franchise.org - Members of the IFA joined Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.), Sen. John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) and Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) for a press conference yesterday to discuss burdens that policies... [more] 21 Oct, 2011
McDonald's net jumps on increased revenue.
usatoday.com - McDonald's increased its third-quarter net income 9% to $1.51 billion, its ninth straight quarter of earnings gains. ... [more] 21 Oct, 2011
IFA Announces Facebook as New Member.
franchise.org - The IFA today announced that Facebook has joined the association to spur job creation in the franchise small business industry by connecting franchisors and franchisees with tools to grow their franchise... [more] 21 Oct, 2011
McDonald's Honored for Equal Opportunity and Diversity.
qsrmagazine.com - McDonald's Corp. and vice chairman and CEO Jim Skinner were selected as the Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law's 12th Annual A. Leon Higginbotham Corporate Leadership Award Honorees... [more] 19 Oct, 2011
BurgerFi to grow concept.
nrn.com - A veteran Delray Beach, Fla., restaurant operator has jumped into the already crowded better-burger fray with a new brand called BurgerFi. ... [more] 19 Oct, 2011
Top That! opens 1st franchised unit.
pizzamarketplace.com - Tulsa, Okla., is home to Top That! Pizza's first franchise unit; four more are under construction and dozens are in the pipeline, according to Lori Walderich, founder and co-owner of Top That! Pizza. ... [more] 19 Oct, 2011
Franchise Business Owners Join Senators to Support Job Creating Policies.
franchise.org - Franchise business owners will join Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) and Senate Republican Conference Chair Lamar Alexander (R-Tenn.) and other Senators tomorrow to discuss... [more] 18 Oct, 2011
Franchising's Very Own Herman Cain.
bluemaumau.org - It's been a meteoric rise. Former franchisor CEO Herman Cain, whose father was a janitor and mother a domestic worker, is in a statistical tie with fellow presidential candidate Mitt Romney. ... [more] 17 Oct, 2011
Wendy's CEO Emil Brolick has big plans to flip its ranking.
usatoday.com - In his first interview since being named chief executive last month, Wendy's CEO Emil Brolick speaks candidly with USA TODAY marketing reporter Bruce Horovitz about his plans to once again make Wendy's... [more] 17 Oct, 2011
Gap to close 200 U.S. stores as it expands in foreign markets.
latimes.com - Long-struggling Gap Inc. is closing nearly 200 stores and downsizing others in the U.S. as it focuses on international expansion. ... [more] 14 Oct, 2011
Again, Judge Allows Edible Owners to Prove Claims.
bluemaumau.org - After a judge refused to dismiss a lawsuit brought by the independent franchisee association of Edible Arrangements, franchisor attorneys unsuccessfully decided to try one more shot. ... [more] 13 Oct, 2011
DineEquity sells 17 Applebee's restaurants to franchisee.
nrn.com - Applebee’s parent company DineEquity Inc. said Thursday it has signed an agreement to sell 17 corporate restaurants across six states in the mid-South to franchisee Apple Investors Group LLC. ... [more] 13 Oct, 2011
Del Taco sells 6 restaurants to franchisee.
nrn.com - Del Taco officials said Thursday it has sold six corporate restaurant locations in Phoenix to the chain’s largest franchisee in Arizona. ... [more] 13 Oct, 2011
FranNet franchising a job creation engine in down market.
tricities.com - While virtually every sector of the economy remains stagnant in the recession, the franchised business sector is growing with FranNet of Eastern Tennessee’s help... [more] 12 Oct, 2011
Less Than One Year After Launch, MAX Systems Signs 1,000th Franchisee.
autoremarketing.com - Online advertising company MAX Systems announced Monday that more than 1,000 franchisees now use its product MAX Ad to help guide “smarter” Web advertising. ... [more] 12 Oct, 2011
GE Capital, Franchise Finance Provides $9.5 Million to Papa John's Franchisee.
bluemaumau.org - GE Capital, Franchise Finance recently completed a $9.5 million transaction with BAJCO Group, a Papa John's Pizza franchisee for the refinancing of existing debt. ... [more] 11 Oct, 2011
Hooters Exposes Twin Peaks.
bluemaumau.org - Hooters of America is accusing a new competitor of stealing confidential business information to gain unfair competition in its most profitable locations. ... [more] 7 Oct, 2011
Little Guys Tough It Out.
wsj.com - Though many big companies have bounced back from the worst recession since the Great Depression, many small businesses—lacking the deep pockets of their larger peers—are still struggling. ... [more] 6 Oct, 2011
Friendly's Bankruptcy: A Lesson for Any Franchisee.
entrepreneur.com - The news today of Friendly Ice Cream Corp. filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection may leave any franchise operator wondering: What happens if my parent company declares bankruptcy? ... [more] 5 Oct, 2011
Friendly's files for Ch. 11 bankruptcy protection.
usatoday.com - The parent of the Friendly's restaurant chain filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on Wednesday and said that it has already closed 63 of its stores. Each store employed about 20 people... [more] 5 Oct, 2011
DwellGreen Launches DwellGreen Franchising, LLC and Sells First Franchise.
yahoo.com - DwellGreen Franchising, LLC was recently launched by DwellGreen, the leader in green residential and commercial building performance evaluations. ... [more] 5 Oct, 2011
Franchise Social Media Summit 2011 Earns Collective Praise from Franchising Community.
dbusinessnews.com - Franchise Social Media Summit 2011 made history by being the first-ever social media seminar, exclusive to franchising, to be held entirely online. ... [more] 4 Oct, 2011
Yum Brands Profit Rises 7.3% as KFC, Pizza Hut Gain in China.
businessweek.com - Yum! Brands Inc., owner of the Taco Bell and KFC restaurant chains, said third-quarter profit rose 7.3 percent as traffic improved at restaurants in China. ... [more] 4 Oct, 2011
IFA Urges Super Committee to Tackle Tax Reform for Small Franchise Businesses.
franchise.org - The International Franchise Association today urged the Joint Special Committee on Deficit Reduction, or Super Committee, to consider tax reforms that encourage job creation by franchise businesses... [more] 3 Oct, 2011
Subway opens more than 400 locations in August, September.
qsrweb.com - Throughout August and September, the Subway restaurant chain opened more than 400 new locations in 44 countries, 36 states and seven Canadian provinces. ... [more] 3 Oct, 2011
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