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YUM! Brands Awards Supplier of the Year. At the recent YUM! Star Supplier Awards ceremony, held in Louisville, Kentucky, the Delfield Company took home the 2008 U.S. Equipment Supplier of the Year Award. .... [more]
30/6/09
Mr. Clean expanding car washes in Atlanta. The official launch of Procter & Gamble Co.’s Mr. Clean national car wash business will begin July 1, when 13 Atlanta shops will be reopened as Mr. Clean Car Wash and Oil Change. .... [more]
30/6/09
Tim Hortons Moving Into Cold Stone Creamery's Flagship. Tim Hortons Inc. announced that its coffee drinks, baked goods, and variety of soups and sandwiches will soon be available to New Yorkers as part of its ongoing co-branding test with Cold Stone Creamery. .... [more]
30/6/09
Dunkin' Donuts Franchises Continue Scholarship Program. Select New England Dunkin' Donuts franchises continued this year in their tradition of supporting local youth through the awarding of college scholarships. .... [more]
29/6/09
Maid Brigade Salutes Veterans with $1.5 Million Franchise Giveaway. They’ve earned their medals in the U.S. Armed Forces. Now veterans can prove their mettle in the business world with the Maid Brigade Veterans Franchise Giveaway, a program that will award more than $1.5 million in business ownership opportunities to 100+ veterans. .... [more]
29/6/09
Jamba, Inc. Receives Approval for SBA Franchise Registry Listing. Jamba, Inc. today announced that the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has listed Jamba Juice on its official Franchise Registry. .... [more]
25/6/09
Bojangles’ plans eight new stores for Charleston area. A new Bojangles’ restaurant on James Island, set to open July 3, is the first of eight new stores planned for the Charleston area in the coming months. .... [more]
25/6/09
Dunkin Donuts franchisee files bankruptcy. Operators of seven Nashville Dunkin' Donuts and Baskin-Robbins franchises filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on Thursday. .... [more]
25/6/09
BBI Adds Baltimore Pizzeria to Portfolio. Beautiful Brands International (BBI) has announced the addition of Baltimore-based restaurant Kyro Pizza to its portfolio of restaurants to market and franchise worldwide. .... [more]
24/6/09
ColorTyme bikers trek across U.S. for franchisee retreat. While many chose to endure air travel to Jackson Hole, Wyo., for ColorTyme’s 2009 Summer Meeting, a valiant group of franchise owners and corporate employees trekked across the country by motorcycle. .... [more]
24/6/09
As franchises sell, more kids see Kona Iceman cometh. Tony Lamb remembers the scene vividly. The ice cream truck drove down the street. His shy, young daughter rushed out to buy her treat. .... [more]
24/6/09
U.S. Military Veteran Opens Store Under Little Caesars Veterans Program. Little Caesar Enterprises, Inc. today proudly celebrates the grand opening of another store under the Little Caesars Veterans Program, as former U.S. Army Captain David Luckett opens his Little Caesars Pizza restaurant at 8986 Jennings Station Road in Jennings, MO. .... [more]
23/6/09
Cousins Subs continues '09 growth, reduces franchise fee. Cousins Subs has posted impressive growth numbers in the first half of 2009 and will continue the momentum through the second half of the year with additional store openings and a newly-launched franchise fee-reduction program. .... [more]
23/6/09
Red Roof Inn in talks with lenders on mortgages. Budget hotel chain Red Roof Inn Inc. has defaulted on $361.4 million of mortgage debt, a rating agency that tracks mortgage defaults said Tuesday. .... [more]
23/6/09
Soldier suing after losing Subway franchises. While serving in Afghanistan with the U.S. Army Reserve, Leon Batie Jr. dodged roadside bombs and scrambled to safety when rockets pierced the night sky. When he returned to Dallas in early 2006, another battle loomed. Batie learned he was being stripped of the two Subway restaurants he bought before mobilizing. .... [more]
22/6/09
7-Eleven Franchise Demand Up in Florida. Despite the challenging economy, new 7-Eleven franchisees in the state told the Cape Coral Daily Breeze their investment makes for a rewarding business venture. .... [more]
22/6/09
Baby's Room franchisee files bankruptcy. Emery L Inc., the Taylor-based company that ran Baby's Room nursery furniture stores locally, filed for Chapter 7 liquidation last week in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Michigan. .... [more]
21/6/09
Savory Spice Shop Announces Franchise Opportunity. Savory Spice Shop, with four operating stores in the Denver metropolitan area, announced today their plans for selling franchises throughout the US. .... [more]
20/6/09
Pizza Fusion Forms Strategic Partnership with Compass Group. Compass Group North America and Pizza Fusion announced today a strategic partnership to expand the organic restaurant into schools and universities. .... [more]
20/6/09
Jack in the Box To Exit C-Store Business. Jack in the Box Inc. has entered into a purchase and sale agreement for 55 of its 61 Quick Stuff c-stores and gas stations. .... [more]
19/6/09
Mail Boxes Etc Franchisees Head to Trial with Crucial Exhibits in Hand. As Mail Boxes Etc. franchisees prepare for their long-awaited trial set for August 3, new documents and testimony have surfaced in exhibits that may shed a brighter light on the intricacies of the dispute. .... [more]
18/6/09
Coffee competition. It’s cornered the market on Big Macs, fries, and shakes. And now McDonald’s is riding a massive marketing campaign to make gastronomic gains in premium coffee. .... [more]
18/6/09
Maui Tacos sold to franchisor. Hawaii's eight Maui Taco restaurants have been sold to New York-based Maui Tacos International Inc., the company that has been franchising the Hawaii-born surf-shack taco concept on the mainland. .... [more]
18/6/09
Smoothie King recognizes top franchisees. When Smoothie King Franchises Inc. held its 2009 Franchise Conference June 12-13, it took a few minutes to honor top franchisees. .... [more]
18/6/09
Franchisees Kept Out of Earnings Forecasts for Their Own Loans. Many lending brokers say that they are the lending agents for franchise owners and not the franchisor. But these brokers receive financial information from, and coordinate financial information with, the franchisor without telling the buyer. .... [more]
17/6/09
Johnny Rockets Hires International Franchising Consultant. To further support their aggressive worldwide expansion plans, experiential restaurant chain, Johnny Rockets, has announced an agreement with William M. Van Epps to represent the brand and promote franchising opportunities among Asian investor and restaurateur communities. .... [more]
17/6/09
Smashburger Opens 1st Franchised Locations. Smashburger, a fast-casual "better burger" concept launched and funded with $15 million by private equity and concept development firm Consumer Capital Partners (CCP), has two Founders Club franchisees opening the company's first franchise stores in the coming weeks. .... [more]
15/6/09
Bakery sweet on franchising. After making a hit with its first licensed outlet in Japan, Leonard's Bakery — best known for its malassadas — is looking for more franchise opportunities. .... [more]
15/6/09
Tighter credit makes franchising a harder nut. In past recessions, entrepreneurs could — and often would — turn to tried-and-true franchise concepts to jump-start their dreams, but the tightening of the credit markets has slowed the pace of new franchisee startups and thinned the herds of some established franchisers. .... [more]
15/6/09
Math Monkey franchisee gets business makeover. Entrepreneur Elena Suarez needs to learn to delegate. Business advisor Nancy Allen tells her to repeat these wise words: `I'm letting go so I can grow.' .... [more]
15/6/09
Midas offers franchising to displaced customers, dealers. Midas Inc. is launching a comprehensive effort aimed at service customers, dealers and employees of automotive dealerships that are closing in the wake of the bankruptcies of Chrysler L.L.C. and General Motors Corp. .... [more]
15/6/09
Pizza franchisor, chicken joint file for bankruptcy. Staten Island-based Globe Restaurant Group and a Popeye’s franchisee in Manhattan both file for creditor protection. .... [more]
12/6/09
Gap to remodel 50 Old Navy stores in 2009. Gap Inc, which operates the Banana Republic, Old Navy and its namesake chains, said it plans to remodel about 50 Old Navy stores in 2009 and open about 40 new franchise stores internationally. .... [more]
10/6/09
Emerald City Smoothie grows by thinking small. Emerald City Smoothie is one quick-service brand that is getting creative as it seeks to expand in a tight credit market. The 63-unit chain, located primarily in the Northwest, is focusing on a variety of tactics to appeal to franchisees, from store design to its franchise marketing efforts. .... [more]
10/6/09
Emerging Restaurant Chain Paisano's To Expand Via Franchising. Fairfax, Va.-based restaurant chain, Paisano's, has announced their plan to begin franchising through Franchise Consulting LLC; plans 10 units in D.C. metro. .... [more]
10/6/09
A Successful Franchise Business, ColorTyme Celebrates 30 Years. From console rent to own TV sets to high definition flat panels, ColorTyme has made significant progressions in its business over the last 30 years. This year marks ColorTyme's 30th anniversary in business. .... [more]
10/6/09
QSR franchise sales require harder work. The tight credit market is frustrating franchisors and franchisees alike across the foodservice industry. Still, new franchising agreements are being made as parties from both ends of the spectrum get creative. .... [more]
8/6/09
Sofi's Crepes opens first franchise location in Annapolis. Sofi’s Crepes, a hot spot next to the Charles Theater in Baltimore, has added a new location in Annapolis. The creperie franchise opened its third store and first franchise on 1 Craig St. on Annapolis’ docks. .... [more]
8/6/09
Fast-growing Five Guys burger chain sticks to basic, fresh food. In 2002, Jerry Murrell was a small-business owner looking for experts to help expand his burger joints. Seven years later, the leader of the free world is comparing Murrell's burgers with the pyramids of Egypt. .... [more]
8/6/09
Dunkin’ Donuts franchisee seeks bankruptcy protection. AlphaRock LLC and related companies, which own 18 Dunkin Donuts franchises on Florida’s West Coast, along with a bakery that supplies baked goods to 35 donut local stores, have sought court protection to reorganize under Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code. .... [more]
8/6/09
McDonald's Delivers Another Strong Month. McDonald's Corporation announced today that global comparable sales rose 5.1% in May. .... [more]
8/6/09
'Global warming is baloney' signs put the heat on Burger King. A row between the fast food giant Burger King and one of its major franchise owners has erupted over roadside signs proclaiming "global warming is baloney". .... [more]
7/6/09
City Wok Founder Wins Law Suit Filed by Franchisee. Stuart Davis, founder of the City Wok Restaurant concept, City Wok, LLC, and Dan Rowe, a principal of Fransmart, LLC have won a law suit filed in the Superior Court of the State of California. .... [more]
7/6/09
easygates, LLC Announces Two More Franchises to Open Stores. Bud Gates, Chairman and CEO of easygates, LLC announces the opening of two new U.S. franchise stores. .... [more]
5/6/09
Tasti D-Lite signs NYC franchise deal. Frozen dessert concept Tasti D-Lite has inked an area development deal for the New York Metro market, the company has announced. .... [more]
5/6/09
Zeeks Pizza Opens Second Unit. Zeeks Pizza will open a new location in Issaquah Highlands, Washington, on June 16. It will be Zeeks' second Eastside location and franchise. .... [more]
4/6/09
Mom Corps Expands with Franchises Across the Country. Offering flexible career alternatives during these turbulent economic times, Mom Corps opens in Atlanta, Miami and Philadelphia. .... [more]
4/6/09
100th 7-Eleven Fla. franchise. A 7-Eleven store in Orlando is the 100th in the state to convert from corporate-owned to a franchised operation. .... [more]
3/6/09
Franchise Index Falls 11.6 Percent as Financial Markets Spiral. The Rosenberg Center Franchise 50 Index lost 11.6 percent of its value in the first quarter of 2009, pulled down by struggling financial markets. .... [more]
2/6/09
Whataburger shutters 4 area eateries. A San Antonio-based fast-food burger joint has left town. Whataburger Restaurants LP, the privately-held corporation that runs the Whataburger chain of restaurants, closed 14 restaurants in the Orlando and Tampa markets — including four in Central Florida — on May 31. .... [more]
2/6/09
Longest Tenured 7-Eleven Franchisee Tells All. When Dick Newmark became a 7-Eleven franchisee, there was no such thing as a Slurpee. His was the first 7-Eleven store to sell coffee to-go and fountain sodas, and convinced the national chain to sell ready-to-eat hot dogs. .... [more]
2/6/09
Kookie Krazy tries to put marketing in the mix. At Kookie Krazy Inc. in Thousand Oaks, where customers make their own oversized cookies, co-owner Mark Boos Benhard aims to re-create the magic of the original "Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory" movie that captivated him as a child. .... [more]
2/6/09
Donuts holed up as success story. Look for a hole in Joanne and Michael Gee's decision to take on a Donut King franchise and you will not find it. Five years and millions of donuts later, the couple have not one, but two franchises in Bundaberg. .... [more]
2/6/09
Arbitration Holds Steady For Franchising Disputes. Though some parties may opt to take their cases to court, arbitration is still a popular means of resolving serious disputes between franchisers and franchisees. .... [more]
1/6/09
Yogen Fruz Owners Invest $15.45 Million in Jamba, Inc. Jamba, Inc. today announced that it has entered into an agreement for the sale of $35.0 million in convertible preferred stock. .... [more]
1/6/09
Burger King Seduces Franchisees into Giving Up Ad Fund Monies. Blue MauMau has obtained from unidentified sources a memo sent out Thursday by the National Franchisee Association, addressing new revelations in the heated dispute between Burger King Corp and its franchisees. .... [more]
30/5/09
Freshii fast-casual restaurants to debut in Colorado. The Freshii chain of fast-casual restaurants plans to debut in the Rocky Mountains with 20 new outlets in Colorado and Wyoming under a master franchise deal announced Friday. .... [more]
29/5/09
Toys R Us acquires high-end retailer FAO Schwarz. Toys R Us. Inc. announced early Thursday that it had bought troubled high-end retailer FAO Schwarz, which has struggled for years through bankruptcies amid tough competition from discount stores. .... [more]
28/5/09
Yum! Brands Inc. Declares Quarterly Dividend. Yum! Brands Inc. announced a dividend of $0.19 per share of common stock, which will be distributed August 7, 2009, to shareholders of record at the close of business on July 17, 2009. .... [more]
28/5/09
Investors Not Drinking Jamba's Juice. Not only are investors not drinking Jamba's juice today, one could argue that investors have metaphorically thrown the company's styrofoam cup into the trash. .... [more]
28/5/09
Food franchiser expanding in La. Denver-based Qdoba Mexican Grill plans to expand in Louisiana, opening multiple restaurants in New Orleans over the next year. .... [more]
28/5/09
Town backed by ex-Domino's chief gets 1st pizzeria. Domino's Pizza money may have helped build the new town of Ave Maria, but the first pizza place in the southwest Florida development will not be part of that chain. .... [more]
26/5/09
Showhomes Franchise Corporation Reports Record Year Despite Down Economy. With the economic downturn and the real estate market at record lows, few companies have posted positive numbers. Despite horrible market conditions, Showhomes, America’s largest home staging company, reported a record year. .... [more]
26/5/09
KFC: Grilled chicken frenzy brought good publicity. Combine Oprah Winfrey's endorsement with a chicken giveaway and what do you get? For KFC, the result was an avalanche of attention, some positive, some negative, for its national rollout of Kentucky Grilled Chicken. .... [more]
24/5/09
Credit crunch dents interest in franchises. With business loans harder to come by due to tight credit markets, many would-be franchisees have been unable to borrow and buy their own franchise. Industry experts expect the credit crunch to continue, thwarting some franchise purchases. .... [more]
22/5/09
Norwalk Furniture franchisees rise from bankruptcy. Less than a year ago, Donna Kuldau was one of 23 Norwalk Furniture franchisees facing financial ruin. Now she is preparing for the Memorial Day weekend grand opening of her new store as part of a fledgling company, Luxe Home Interiors. .... [more]
22/5/09
Haagen-Dazs Approved for SBA Franchise Registry. Häagen-Dazs, the internationally recognized brand renowned for its high quality, super-premium ice cream, sorbets and other finely-crafted frozen desserts, -announced today that the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has listed Häagen-Dazs Shops on its official Franchise Registry. .... [more]
22/5/09
Whatashame! Whataburger closing Gainesville restaurants. Whataburger is closing 14 Florida restaurants May 31, including two each in Gainesville and Ocala, citing low sales. .... [more]
22/5/09
Pizza Fusion: good for you - and the Earth. Pizza Fusion's mantra is "Saving the Earth, One Pizza at a Time." Owner Tom Katsenos has been in the restaurant business for 21 years, but Pizza Fusion is his first franchise. .... [more]
22/5/09
Happi House Sees Spike in Catering Sales. Happi House Restaurants announced today that the company has seen its catering sales triple despite the tough economy. .... [more]
22/5/09
Can Franchisees Really Make Money Off the Dollar Menu? In the current economy, bargain fast-food menu items are booming. However, these promotions have become a battleground for franchisees over costs. .... [more]
21/5/09
Quiznos Launches Franchisee Microloan Initiative. Quiznos, one of the nation's premier quick service restaurant chains and pioneer of the toasted sandwich, today announced a microloan initiative established to provide funding for current franchise owners seeking to expand their involvement with the brand. .... [more]
19/5/09
HouseMaster Celebrates 30th Anniversary. HouseMaster, the first and one of the largest home inspection franchisors in North America, is proud to mark its 30th anniversary. .... [more]
19/5/09
Customers counting beans. Zarraffa's Coffee franchisee Kathy Baldwin depends on her early morning customers just as much as they depend on their caffeine fix. After opening last July, the Bargara cafe showed strong growth, but now Mrs Baldwin says she has to go the extra mile to keep customers coming in. .... [more]
19/5/09
Retailers, service cos. gain as people stay home. As Americans grow accustomed during the recession to spending more time at home and living in the same places longer, home-improvement companies are regaining momentum. .... [more]
17/5/09
Insurance veteran launches PuroClean franchise. David Mackintosh has spent the majority of his career working in the insurance industry, and now that he's opened his own business, he'll still be working with his insurance colleagues. .... [more]
15/5/09
7-Eleven, Inc. Plans Aggressive Expansion. 7-Eleven, Inc. is focused on growing its store base to expand its convenience offering in the U.S. and Canada. .... [more]
15/5/09
Pizza Hut franchisee NPC International posts piping-hot profit, sales. Pizza Hut franchisee NPC International Inc. reported big jumps in first-quarter earnings and sales despite a 5 percent decrease in same-store sales compared with last year. .... [more]
15/5/09
How important is the number of franchisees? An Internet franchise has claimed to have 1,500 units for the last five or six years. The number of units in operation, however, remains a mystery. .... [more]
14/5/09
Fisher Recycling plans to franchise operations in 32 states, open ‘eco-school’. Fisher Recycling, a commercial recycling business based in North Charleston, has announced plans to franchise in 32 states and open an “eco-school” at its headquarters in the Noisette community. .... [more]
13/5/09
Nation's Leading Green Franchise Nearly Triples Number of Franchisees in Two Months. Pro Energy Consultants, the nation's first home energy audit franchise, announced today it has almost tripled its number of franchisees in the past two months. .... [more]
13/5/09
Dunkin' Donuts franchisee wins NRA Faces of Diversity award. The National Restaurant Association has announced the winners of its third annual Faces of Diversity awards. .... [more]
13/5/09
UPS sells MBE brand outside US, Canada, India. Shipping giant UPS Inc., hit hard by the global economic downturn, said Tuesday it has sold much of its international Mail Boxes Etc. brand to Italian holding company Fineffe Group for an undisclosed sum so it can focus on its MBE and UPS Store brands in the U.S., Canada and India. .... [more]
12/5/09
7-Eleven Launches Franchise Microsite. 7-Eleven Inc. launched its new Web site, www.franchise.7-Eleven.com, offering comprehensive information about franchising a 7-Eleven store. .... [more]
12/5/09
50 Store Milestone for Red Mango. Red Mango opened its first Indiana store in Indianapolis. The opening also marks another milestone for the company. Red Mango now has 50 stores open across the United States in record time. .... [more]
12/5/09
Smashburger signs Texas franchise deal. Smashburger has announced its ninth franchisee deal, with SB Sizzle Inc., to open 10 Smashburger locations throughout East Texas. .... [more]
12/5/09
The Franchise Decision. Becoming a franchisee is often seen as a good first business for an entrepreneur. How does a recession change the equation? .... [more]
11/5/09
Dunkin’ Donuts, franchisee back in court in simmering ownership battle. Dunkin’ Brands Inc. embarked on a growth program in Central Ohio last year, but its area profile may shrink depending on the outcome of a legal fight between the doughnut-and-coffee king and a franchisee. .... [more]
11/5/09
Firehouse Subs expands to Indianapolis. Firehouse Subs is expanding into Indianapolis, with its first restaurant expected to open there this summer followed by as many as 27 more within seven years. .... [more]
11/5/09
Palm Beach County's last Fuddruckers closes doors. Palm Beach County's only Fuddruckers restaurant, part of a chain that claims to serve "the world's greatest hamburgers," has closed and will not reopen, a spokeswoman for the Austin, Texas-based casual dining chain said Monday. .... [more]
11/5/09
Couple left howling over pet care franchise. Mark and Constance Vogtlin wanted their business to go to the dogs. Instead, they're taking their dream of a Camp Bow Wow franchise to court, claiming D.O.G. Development, the doggy day care's parent company, was not the guide D.O.G. it promised to be. .... [more]
10/5/09
Franchisee Class Action Says Burger King Cannot Have It Their Way. On May 4, Burger King’s National Franchisee Association announced to franchisees at its Town Hall meeting in Las Vegas that thirty minutes prior it had served Burger King Corp. with a lawsuit. .... [more]
9/5/09
McDonald's Momentum Continues. McDonald's Corporation announced today that global comparable sales rose 6.9% in April, marking the 72nd consecutive monthly increase. .... [more]
8/5/09
Red Mango moves HQ to Dallas. Frozen yogurt chain Red Mango is moving its national headquarters to Dallas from California, the company announced Friday. .... [more]
8/5/09
KFC offers rain checks on coupon Oprah promoted. Memo to KFC: never underestimate the power of Oprah Winfrey. Or the lure of a freebie. .... [more]
7/5/09
Panera franchisee helps out teens. The Central Florida Panera franchisee is partnering with The Foundation for Foster Children to train and hire local foster youth. .... [more]
7/5/09
DCAP Announces Sale of Franchise Business. DCAP Group, Inc. today announced that it has sold its franchise business. This transaction coincides with the Company’s stated goal of exiting the retail insurance business. .... [more]
7/5/09
50 Years of Little Caesars. Fifty years ago, Michael and Marian Ilitch opened the first Little Caesars in Garden City, Michigan. .... [more]
5/5/09
Smashburger expanding to Iowa with franchise deal. Restaurant company Smashburger Master LLC said it has reached a franchise deal that will bring 16 new locations to central Iowa. .... [more]
5/5/09
Papa John's adjusted profit beats Street view. Pizza chain Papa John's International Inc posted adjusted quarterly earnings on Tuesday that beat Wall Street's view and it reiterated its forecast for 2009 earnings. .... [more]
5/5/09
Franchising Offers a Good Solution to Career Question: "What Next?" With baby boomers getting set to retire, and with unemployment at levels unseen in decades, many are looking to the next season in their lives. .... [more]
4/5/09
Elevation Burger furthers Philadelphia expansion. Elevation Burger has announced the addition of a multiunit franchising deal with Chris Phillips to bring three Philadelphia-area locations. .... [more]
4/5/09
Smashburger Inks Deal with Franchisee in Iowa. Smashburger has secured its eighth franchisee, Smashguys LLC. .... [more]
4/5/09
Why AAFD Sings and Dances. For 17 years a curious spectacle has occurred during the annual American Association of Franchisees and Dealers' banquet that celebrates Total Quality Franchising. .... [more]
2/5/09
Local McDonald's owners spending $9M on 'McCafe'. McDonald’s new concept – McCafé specialty coffee bars – will officially launch next week in 89 stores in Central Alabama, representing a local investment of nearly $9 million. .... [more]
1/5/09
Franchise Giveaway to U.S. Military Veterans in Every State via Synergy. Synergy Healthcare Resources proudly announces the launch of a new franchise giveaway opportunities program to U.S. Military Veterans. .... [more]
1/5/09
Franchise market suffers in state. In California, franchise registrations filed with the state Department of Corporations from January to its April 20 deadline were down 21 percent from the same time last year, from 151 to 119. .... [more]
30/4/09
Military Veterans - Here's How to Start a Career as an Entrepreneur. Franchise Direct, a leading online directory of franchises for sale, has published an online guide to franchises for veterans. .... [more]
30/4/09
Franchisee Complaints. Take complaints from franchisees seriously in order to maintain your image and bottom line. .... [more]
30/4/09
Franchise Relationship Hinges on Good Communication, Support. Les and Louise Newby, a husband and wife team who own Woodcraft franchises in Colorado, Utah and California, believe maintaining a successful franchise business hinges on good communication and solid operational support from the franchisor. .... [more]
30/4/09
Starbucks profit drops 77% on charges for store closures. Consumers continued buying fewer lattes and coffees at Starbucks as the company said Wednesday its fiscal second-quarter profit dropped 77% because of big restructuring charges related mainly to the closure of 123 U.S. cafes. .... [more]
29/4/09
McCurry beats McDonald's in lawsuit. Fast food chain McDonald's lost a lawsuit in Malaysia on Wednesday after an appeals court overruled a decision that its trademark had been infringed by a local restaurant called McCurry. .... [more]
29/4/09
Papa John's drops $25,000 franchise fee. Looking to boost its number of franchised pizza restaurants, Papa John’s International Inc. Tuesday rolled out an incentive-laden franchise development program. .... [more]
29/4/09
National Restaurant Franchise Encourages Individual Flavor. Restaurant design is anything but standard at The Melting Pot fondue restaurants, where individual owners have the freedom to personalize each restaurant while staying true to the franchise’s signature dining experience. .... [more]
29/4/09
Franchise Sales Pull Back During the Recession. Discouraged by economic conditions, some franchisers are cutting back on efforts to sell franchises. Several states have reported a decline in franchise registrations as businesses struggle to secure financing. .... [more]
29/4/09
Wyndham Worldwide shares jump on 1Q results. Shares of Wyndham Worldwide Corp. jumped on Wednesday after the lodging company's first-quarter results beat Wall Street's forecasts, driven by a better-than-expected performance by its timeshare segment. .... [more]
29/4/09
Corner Bakery Cafe Expands National Presence. Feeding the day in five new locations across the country, Corner Bakery Cafe is opening doors for both guests and job seekers with two new company-owned restaurants and three new franchise-owned cafes. .... [more]
29/4/09
Burger King profits grow strongly. US fast food chain Burger King has reported higher profits in the first three months of this year after cost control initiatives paid off. .... [more]
29/4/09
Coming soon to a corner near you: Seattle's Best. Starbucks Corp. is hoping its Seattle's Best Coffee chain will be its growth engine during the recession. .... [more]
28/4/09
Freshii Inks Multi-Unit D.C. Deal. Restaurant industry professional Andrew Nelson has signed a multi-unit franchise deal to open five Freshii restaurants in Washington, D.C. .... [more]
28/4/09
Mellow Mushroom franchise pops up in Germantown. Mellow Mushroom, a fast casual pizza chain featuring an impressive beer selection, is sprouting up in the Memphis market, with an initial Germantown location and up to three more planned in the next five years. .... [more]
27/4/09
Choice Hotels best performer in UNH Franchising Index. Choice Hotel International topped the Rosenberg Center Franchise 50 Index at the University of New Hampshire in the fourth quarter of 2008, one of seven index components to weather the recession during the period. .... [more]
27/4/09
Knockouts Sells Franchise Rights for Hawaii. Knockouts Haircuts for Men, the heavyweight in men's haircutting, announces today they have sold the Hawaiian Island franchise rights to local Oahu, Hawaii investors John and Ivy Miyatake. .... [more]
27/4/09
Sandella’s café planning Central Ohio debut. Everything is flat about a new eatery coming to Columbus – except its growth. Franchisees of Sandella’s Flatbread Café plan to open the first of three Central Ohio shops by fall. .... [more]
27/4/09
T.G.I. Friday's joins the bargain dining $5-meal club. On Monday, T.G.I. Friday's - which, like most casual-dining chains, has taken a hit during the recession - will unveil plans to sell all salads and sandwiches for $5 all day in May. .... [more]
26/4/09
Class Action Lawsuit against Quiznos Turned Down. The U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado ruled on Monday that a group of Quiznos franchisees cannot collectively participate in a class action lawsuit because their signed franchise agreement specifically bars them from doing so. .... [more]
24/4/09
A Sign Of Things To Come: Naked Pizza Erects Twitter Billboard. It was only a matter of time. Naked Pizza, a uniquely healthy pizza joint in New Orleans, has replaced its “call for delivery” billboard in favor of something a bit more unorthodox: its Twitter handle. .... [more]
24/4/09
Ace Hardware expanding in metro Atlanta. At a time when retail vacancies are soaring, Ace Hardware, the largest independent hardware chain in the nation, is making a major play in metro Atlanta. .... [more]
24/4/09
A Franchiser That Takes the Lead. Rather than hunkering down to outlast the recession, Floor Coverings International is using an aggressive marketing strategy to help its franchisees go after new customers. .... [more]
23/4/09
Metro Diner plans to franchise. People in Julington Creek may find it easier to get out of bed this fall as popular breakfast and lunch restaurant Metro Diner prepares to open another location in the area. .... [more]
23/4/09
Quiznos Gives Employees Scooters to Emphasize New Slogan. Quiznos introduced a new corporate slogan, "Move Swiftly With a Clear Purpose … Do It Today," designed to encourage the organization to enhance its competitive edge. .... [more]
23/4/09
Marble Slab Creamery Announces Rebranding Initiative. Marble Slab Creamery is repositioning its global brand image to better reflect its gourmet ice cream artistry experience. .... [more]
23/4/09
Papa John's Names Jude Thompson President and Chief Operating Officer. Papa John's International, Inc. today announced the appointment of Joseph Jude Thompson as President and Chief Operating Officer. .... [more]
23/4/09
Yum Brands 1Q profit falls 14 pct on strong dollar. Restaurant operator Yum Brands Inc.'s growth in China continued strong in the first quarter, but the company's profit fell 14 percent, it said Wednesday, because the stronger dollar cut into overseas revenue. .... [more]
22/4/09
McDonald's? Diners are lovin' it, as quarterly profit shows. McDonald's first-quarter profit climbed nearly 4% as more customers worldwide went to the Golden Arches for an inexpensive meal. .... [more]
22/4/09
Pizza Hut Begins Its Search for a Twintern. Twitter, the micro-blogging platform that challenges users to think in 140 characters or less, is taking the nation by storm, and now Pizza Hut is grabbing a slice of the pie. .... [more]
21/4/09
New Franchise Direct Study Finds Opportunities Brewing in the Coffee Franchise Sector. Following an exhaustive study of more than 29 Franchise Disclosure Documents, Franchise Direct has learned that coffee franchises are poised to profit as other business models struggle to cope with the economic downturn. .... [more]
20/4/09
ColorTyme Goes to Washington. ColorTyme, America's oldest rental-purchase franchisor, has turned out in force for the Association of Progressive Rental Organizations' 2009 Dave Egan Legislative Conference. .... [more]
20/4/09
Fast-food franchisees growing. Orlando food buffs craving biscuits, pizza or wings have plenty to look forward to in the coming months. At least three local franchisees of national fast-food chain restaurants are planning new Central Florida locations. .... [more]
20/4/09
Burger King's Ad Plan Riles Franchisees. Burger King Holdings Corp.'s wants to beef up its national advertising budget, but franchisees are worried the plan will take a bite out of rebates they get based on soft drink syrup purchases. .... [more]
17/4/09
New fried chicken franchise offers a variety of takeout dishes. Fried chicken fans in Wichita have been limited over the years to three main takeout options -- Church's, Popeye's and The Colonel. Now there's a fourth option -- Louisiana Famous Fried Chicken .... [more]
17/4/09
Krispy Kreme Q4 loss narrows, says franchisees stronger. Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Inc posted a narrower fourth-quarter loss helped by lower direct operating expenses and charges and falling commodity prices, sending shares up as much as 52 percent. .... [more]
16/4/09
Domino's nightmare holds lessons for marketers. It's a PR nightmare scenario: A national fast-food chain has to respond to a video, spreading rapidly online, that shows one of its employees picking his nose and placing the result in the food he's making. .... [more]
16/4/09
Wells Fargo offers McDonald’s franchisee loan program. Wells Fargo Restaurant Finance - part of Wells Fargo & Co. - has announced a new McDonald's Loan Program featuring customized financial products and solutions for McDonald's franchisees nationwide. .... [more]
16/4/09
McCafe Lineup Comes to Tri-State McDonald's. McDonald's New York Tri-State restaurants announced today that it is officially adding McCafe, espresso-based coffees to its beverage lineup. .... [more]
16/4/09
Wingstop Sees 23rd Consecutive Quarter of Increases. Despite turbulence in many sectors of the restaurant industry, Wingstop continues to soar. .... [more]
16/4/09
Burger King results hit by demand drop. Burger King Holdings Inc said on Wednesday it saw a surprise drop in customer visits to its restaurants in March, shaking investor confidence and sending shares down 17 percent. .... [more]
15/4/09
Franchisee AKL Food Service Sues Tony Luke's for Fraud. On Monday, AKL Food Service, LLC filed suit against Tony Luke, Inc. and other entities and individuals in the Monmouth County Superior Court of New Jersey, alleging that the defendants improperly represented a Tony Luke's franchise opportunity. .... [more]
15/4/09
Local Arby's franchisee declares bankruptcy. Schiappa Foods Corp., which operates 15 Arby's restaurants in South Florida - including seven in Palm Beach County - has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. .... [more]
15/4/09
Domino's fires staff over videos. Domino's Pizza says it has fired two US employees who posted videos online of themselves behaving "inappropriately". .... [more]
15/4/09
Red Mango Gives Franchisees a Money-Back Guarantee. Red Mango today announced that it has launched the "Red's Real Deal" franchise program, which provides financial incentives for new franchisees and addresses a key concern of any new business owner: "What happens if this is not for me?" .... [more]
14/4/09
Social media marketing luring local businesses. KFC Hawaii has joined the growing list of companies using online social media and social networking sites to market themselves and engage with customers. .... [more]
14/4/09
Lawsuit alleges that Sonic restaurant franchisee discriminated against job applicant with speech impediment. A Sonic restaurant franchisee in New Iberia violated federal law by discriminating against an applicant because of her disability, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission charged in a lawsuit filed this week. .... [more]
14/4/09
PRstore aims at small business with first local franchise. The PRstore, a new franchise aimed at helping small businesses with marketing and public relations, has opened on Glendale Avenue in Phoenix. .... [more]
14/4/09
Curves International Recognized as 2009 Franchisor of the Year. The American Association of Franchisee and Dealers (AAFD) announced Curves International, Inc., as AAFD’s Franchisor of the Year for 2009. .... [more]
13/4/09
Leather and Vinyl MD Announces the Launching of their First Franchise. Leather and Vinyl MD's expert, mobile leather care and leather and vinyl repair will now be available in the triad area of North Carolina, from Greensboro to High Point, with the opening of the company's first franchise. .... [more]
13/4/09
Over a Thousand Franchisees Demand to See Televised UPS Store Trial. Against opposition by United Parcel Service, Inc., some 1,400 franchise owners have requested that the Los Angeles Superior Court allow them to see on closed circuit television a lawsuit of The UPS Store and Mail Boxes Etc. franchisees going up against their franchisor. .... [more]
10/4/09
IFA launching Leadership Roundtables to address recession challenges, solutions. To help franchising's leaders find solutions to challenges posed by today's unstable economy, the International Franchise Association is launching a multicity series of Leadership Roundtable sessions. .... [more]
10/4/09
Buffalo Wild Wings Honors Best Franchisees and Vendors. Buffalo Wild Wings Inc. today announced the recipients of its Annual Vendor and Franchise Awards, given out each year in six different categories. .... [more]
9/4/09
Tight credit is turning franchisors into lenders. V2K Window DÉcor had to do something. Franchise sales were plummeting, not because people weren't interested in opening units for the low-cost, home-based concept, but because they couldn't get loans. So the company took the financing issue into its own hands - literally, by starting its own internal financing program. .... [more]
8/4/09
Red Mango launches franchise program in the U.S. Red Mango has announced national expansion plans set to begin in the Dallas-Fort Worth and New York markets. .... [more]
8/4/09
Park City storage franchisee plans opening for $1.2M warehouse. A local Portable on Demand Storage franchise on Thursday will mark the opening of a $1.2 million warehouse in Park City. The opening coincides with the company’s three-year anniversary in the Wichita market. .... [more]
8/4/09
Planet Smoothie embarks on franchise tour. On March 31 Planet Smoothie announced a new plan to generate franchise interest in the brand with what the chain is touting as Franchise U. .... [more]
8/4/09
Former employees find franchise success. According to Dan Rowe, the cofounder of franchise development company Fransmart, spending some time as an employee before committing to buying a franchise can help a prospective owner decide if the operation is a good fit. .... [more]
7/4/09
Domino's Invests in Franchisee Training. While many corporations are conducting layoffs because of economic hardships, Domino's Pizza has a program that pays prospective franchise owners while they learn how to run a successful store. .... [more]
7/4/09
Franchise Satisfaction an Important Indicator Of Future Business Success. "The level of current franchisee satisfaction with any franchise is a primary leading indicator of future success," said Eric Stites, President and CEO of Franchise Business Review. .... [more]
7/4/09
PRstore faces fraud claims from some franchisees. Thirteen current and former PRstore Inc. franchisees have accused the company’s partners of fraud and racketeering in a federal lawsuit. And they’ll likely seek more than $6 million in damages. .... [more]
6/4/09
Carvel Ice Cream Celebrates 75 Years of Making People Happy. This Memorial Day Carvel celebrates its 75th anniversary. .... [more]
6/4/09
Some franchisers taking drastic steps to weather today's tough economy. Co-signing loan papers, buying out operating contracts and modifying licensing fees are among the aggressive steps some franchisers are taking to help their franchisees weather the chilly economy. .... [more]
6/4/09
Blockbuster says it may not be able to continue. Movie rental company Blockbuster Inc. said Monday the risk that it may not complete financing deals raises “substantial doubt” about its ability to continue as a going concern. .... [more]
6/4/09
Dallas-based Greenz will soon offer franchises. Dallas-based, Greenz, a chain of three salad restaurants, will begin offering franchises as soon as this summer, after signing a deal with franchise development company Beautiful Brands International. .... [more]
6/4/09
Christian Companion Senior Care Opens First Franchise. Christian Companion Senior Care, the nation's first senior care franchise to combine practical and spiritual assistance, is opening their first location outside of Oklahoma. .... [more]
6/4/09
The Grout Medic Offers Franchising Opportunities to Entrepreneurs Nationwide. The Grout Medic, an industry leader in the aftercare market of grout and tile repair, is offering franchise business opportunities in the grout restoration industry for entrepreneurs interested in starting their own environmentally friendly cleaning company. .... [more]
6/4/09
Takeovers on Waffle House menu. Waffle House Inc., which in February assumed control of 121 restaurants belonging to its oldest and largest franchisee, might be called on to take over the assets of another troubled partner. .... [more]
4/4/09
Blockbuster reworks loan pact, gets breathing room. Blockbuster Inc. said Friday that its revolving and term loan agreement has been amended, giving the struggling company some breathing room on its finances amid a deepening recession and increased competition. .... [more]
3/4/09
easygates, LLC Announces Two More Franchises to Open Stores. Bud Gates, Chairman and CEO of easygates, LLC announces two more franchises are opening stores in the U.S. .... [more]
3/4/09
Great Clips Franchise Well Groomed For The New Economy. The Great Clips franchise opportunity is thriving and attracting prospective franchisees eager to own their own businesses even during troubled times. .... [more]
2/4/09
Domino's CEO Delivers Pizza for a Year. As a continuation of Domino's Big Taste Bailout campaign, Domino's CEO Dave Brandon, made the first of two surprise deliveries in Killeen, Texas, to Angela Waldrep, the first lucky winner. .... [more]
2/4/09
Ill. Dunkin' franchise ended over pork dispute. A Muslim franchisee of a suburban Chicago Dunkin' Donuts store must surrender ownership after losing a legal battle over his religious objections to selling pork. .... [more]
1/4/09
Franchiser wants to add area hair-care outlets. Hair-care salon franchiser Fantastic Sams could triple its presence in the greater Reno-Sparks region over the next few years, an official said Tuesday. .... [more]
1/4/09
Franchisees Select Favorite Franchisors. If it's true that the recession's depth depends on consumer confidence, then perhaps a restaurant brand's health depends on franchisee confidence. .... [more]
1/4/09
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