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 UNITED STATES FRANCHISE NEWS ARCHIVE
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: : Jun 2003
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SBC franchisees fret over merger with Starbucks.
Seattle's Best Coffee's 27 franchisees are looking forward to July
with a mixture of anticipation and anxiety. .... [more]
30 Jun, 2003
Buying an Existing Franchise. What you need to know
when you plan to buy a "used" franchise instead of a new one. Read
part 1 at Entrepreneur.com. .... [more]
30 Jun, 2003
Marriott: WiFi stage one rollout is done. Marriott International
Inc. has completed its initial rollout of wireless high-speed Internet
access to 400 hotels in the United States, Canada and Europe, the
largest U.S. hotel chain said Monday. .... [more]
30 Jun, 2003
Candy-maker unwraps expansion plans. With a new coffee-and-chocolate
franchise called Coco Moka Cafe rapidly expanding this year, the owners
of Columbia-based Candy Express Franchising Inc. finally intend to
bring their business home. .... [more]
30 Jun, 2003
Casual Restaurants Challenge Fast Food. Hoping to lure
harried fast-food consumers away from the drive-through windows, casual
dining chains are expanding their take-out operations. .... [more]
28 Jun, 2003
FTC settles with Aventura company. An Aventura company
the Federal Trade Commission said used false earnings claims, shills
and other misleading representations to sell a music business opportunity
scam has agreed to a legal settlement with the government. .... [more]
27 Jun, 2003
Damon's Grill opening in Gresham. The local Damon's
Grill franchisee is opening his third Portland-area restaurant in
Gresham with a new design concept. .... [more]
27 Jun, 2003
Yum! Brands Recognized in Fortune's Top 50 "Best Companies
for Minorities". Yum! Brands, Inc. has been named one
of Fortune magazine's "50 Best Companies for Minorities" for its comprehensive
results across key diversity measures. .... [more]
26 Jun, 2003
Training Is a Final Test For Franchise Hopefuls. You
may have heard of McDonald's famous Hamburger University, but did
you know that all franchises require prospects to undergo training?
And yes, there are tests. .... [more]
26 Jun, 2003
Lawyers Drop Key Claim in McDonald's Obesity Suit. Lawyers
for McDonald's Corp. urged a federal judge on Wednesday to dismiss
a lawsuit blaming the food chain for children's obesity and said a
key claim that customers were unaware its food could pose a health
threat was dropped. .... [more]
25 Jun, 2003
Technology business franchises the way to service the SME market
with e-business solutions? The SME sector is receptive to
and sees the value and power of the Internet to develop and extend
their capabilities through e-business. .... [more]
25 Jun, 2003
It takes dough to run a Krispy Kreme. So you want to
be a Krispy Kreme franchisee? For starters, you'll need about $5 million
in net assets, and a whole lot of restaurant operating experience
just to be considered. .... [more]
24 Jun, 2003
Bear Rock Cafe Agrees To 13 Units In Chicago Metro.
Bear Rock Franchise Systems, Inc., the corporate office of Bear Rock
Cafe, today announced a multi-unit area development agreement to expand
its mountain lodge bakery-cafe restaurant franchise into metropolitan
Chicago and Lake County, Illinois. .... [more]
24 Jun, 2003
Papa John's plans major expansion in New York, New Jersey.
Papa John's International Inc. has signed a number of franchise agreements
that could result in the development of more than 100 Papa John's
restaurants in New York and New Jersey. .... [more]
24 Jun, 2003
Del Taco To Expand In the Valley. Del Taco today announced
it has signed a franchise development agreement for three new restaurants
in the San Fernando Valley area. .... [more]
24 Jun, 2003
Baja Fresh opens its first area restaurant. Baja Fresh
Mexican Grill, a fast-casual restaurant, said Tuesday it opened its
first Pittsburgh-area location, at The Pointe in North Fayette Township.
.... [more]
24 Jun, 2003
Jamba Juice to More Than Double the Fruit in Puget Sound.
Jamba Juice, the category-defining leader in made-to-order fruit smoothies
and juices, has announced its plans for a major expansion in the Pacific
Northwest market. .... [more]
23 Jun, 2003
Bad Apple Syndrome. When one franchisee goes bad, what
should a franchisor do to protect a brand's reputation? Entrepreneur.com
investigates. .... [more]
23 Jun, 2003
Keller Williams bites into home market. An Austin, Texas-based
residential real estate company has quickly gained a foothold in the
east metro and is being closely watched by the biggest firms in the
Twin Cities. .... [more]
23 Jun, 2003
Liberty Tax Service CEO Named Virginia Entrepreneur of the Year.
Liberty Tax Service CEO and Founder John T. Hewitt is the Virginia
recipient of the annual Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award.
.... [more]
23 Jun, 2003
Yum CEO doused with fake blood by protester. David Novak,
chairman and CEO of Louisville-based Yum Brands Inc., was doused with
a red, blood-like substance by a German protester posing as a member
of the media. .... [more]
23 Jun, 2003
Krispy Kreme buys out Dallas franchisee. Krispy Kreme
Doughnuts Inc. said it has agreed to buy the rights and associated
assets in the Dallas-Fort Worth and Shreveport, La., areas from the
franchisee that currently operates these markets. .... [more]
23 Jun, 2003
T.G.I. Friday's OKs $21M DUI Settlement. The company
that owns a T.G.I. Friday's franchise restaurant has agreed to pay
$21 million to settle a lawsuit filed by the parents of two teenagers
killed by a drunken driver. .... [more]
20 Jun, 2003
The Galardi Group Acquires Tastee-Freez. The Galardi
Group Inc. - the privately held parent company of Wienerschnitzel,
The World's Largest Hot Dog Chain - today announced that it has acquired
Tastee-Freez, LLC. .... [more]
20 Jun, 2003
McDonald's asks meat suppliers to cut antibiotic use.
Responding to rising concerns about the heavy use of antibiotics to
develop livestock, McDonald's is putting restrictions on its suppliers
that advocacy groups say could help curb widespread use of the drugs.
.... [more]
19 Jun, 2003
7-Eleven adds bill payment to Vcom kiosks. Now 7-Eleven
shoppers can pay their bills while cashing their paychecks or shopping
online at stores featuring Vcom kiosks. .... [more]
19 Jun, 2003
Hotel Chains Launch Reservation Website. Major hotel
companies have launched a hotel reservation Web site, www.Travelweb.com,
aiming to wean Internet shoppers from market leaders Expedia and www.Hotels.com.
.... [more]
19 Jun, 2003
Thrifty Car Sales opens first San Antonio franchise.
Stepbrothers Bill Terry and Ken Stewart have opened the first Thrifty
Car Sales franchise in San Antonio at 8187 Bandera Road. .... [more]
19 Jun, 2003
Chick-fil-A debuts store design in OP. Chick-fil-A customers
in Orange Park will be the first in Florida to experience a new restaurant
design debuting Thursday at 1925 Wells Road. .... [more]
18 Jun, 2003
Weight-Loss Franchises Pursue Fat Profits. Looking for
a can't-lose business concept? Several franchise systems are cashing
in on Americans' battle with their weight. .... [more]
18 Jun, 2003
RTM Restaurant Group Celebrates 30 Years of Service.
With a rich history behind it and experienced leaders planning strong
growth for the future, the RTM Restaurant Group this month celebrates
its 30th anniversary. .... [more]
18 Jun, 2003
Blockbuster starts new game rental program. Blockbuster
Inc. is launching a subscription-based program that will allow customers
unlimited game rentals for 30 days. .... [more]
18 Jun, 2003
Fast-food restaurants told to warn of addiction. Fast
food's biggest players on Thursday will receive a jolting demand from
the law professor who helped bring Big Tobacco to its knees: Display
warning notices about the alleged addictive nature of fatty foods.
.... [more]
17 Jun, 2003
Coke Says It Swayed Burger King Promotion. Coca-Cola
Co. admitted Tuesday that employees rigged a marketing test of Frozen
Coke at Burger King stores three years ago, one of a series of allegations
in a whistleblower lawsuit. .... [more]
17 Jun, 2003
Payless Car Rental Expanding Dual Brand Franchises.
Payless Car Rental System, Inc. continues major market airport expansion
with the opening of two new franchise locations. .... [more]
17 Jun, 2003
Homeless hired to advertise pizza. Andre Jehan, founder
of the 26-restaurant Pizza Schmizza chain based here, is paying and
feeding some local homeless men to advertise his business. .... [more]
17 Jun, 2003
Chevy's Inc. sells off restaurants. Chevy's Fresh Mex,
the popular Mexican food restaurant chain, is being sold by its Emeryville-based
parent company to Consolidated Restaurant Operations Inc. of Dallas
for an undisclosed sum. .... [more]
16 Jun, 2003
A Sweeping Change. Industry advancements are altering
perceptions of what a typical maid franchise is. .... [more]
16 Jun, 2003
McDonald's salads lure women. Even with doughnut shops
as the current top growth category in the restaurant industry, healthy-for-you
products are making inroads with consumers and marketers. .... [more]
15 Jun, 2003
Rib Restaurant Founder Tony Roma Dies. Tony Roma, whose
casual rib joint became an international restaurant empire after it
caught the attention of a Texas financier in the 1970s, died Friday
of lung cancer at a hospice. He was 78. .... [more]
13 Jun, 2003
Dairy Queen moves upmarket with Grill & Chill. Think
launching a new restaurant concept is a piece of cake? Talk to Phil
Jindra. He hasn't had a day off since Jan. 12. .... [more]
13 Jun, 2003
Roly Poly confirms entry into St. Louis market. Jacksonville,
Fla.-based Roly Poly Original Rolled Sandwich shops will be rolling
into the St. Louis area over the next two years. .... [more]
12 Jun, 2003
Famous Dave's to Emphasize Franchise Development. Famous
Dave's of America, Inc. today announced a growth strategy focused
on a heavier mix of franchise-operated restaurants. .... [more]
12 Jun, 2003
Max & Erma's 2Q profit squeezed. Max & Erma's Restaurants
Inc. found its profit squeezed in its second quarter as the Columbus
company opened more restaurants and slogged through poor weather.
.... [more]
12 Jun, 2003
McDonald's lovin' turnaround. Suddenly, McDonald's isn't
the butt of so many cheesy jokes. Company executives feel so confident
that on Wednesday they announced plans for its first global ad campaign.
The new theme: "I'm lovin' it." .... [more]
12 Jun, 2003
CARSTAR network adds 21 Florida franchises. Twenty-one
franchise locations in Florida have joined the network of Overland
Park-based auto collision repair chain CARSTAR, the company announced
Monday. .... [more]
10 Jun, 2003
Just the FAQs. Got questions about researching and buying
a franchise or a business opportunity? If so, Entrepreneur.com has
answers. .... [more]
10 Jun, 2003
Angels make house calls. Larry Meigs knows what it takes
to make a franchise program succeed and - when he came upon the Visiting
Angels concept - he saw a winner in the making. .... [more]
9 Jun, 2003
Curves fitness centers find success with women. When
talking about everything she's gained from joining the Dayton area's
fastest-growing fitness club, Peggy Sorrell first reveals how much
she's lost. .... [more]
9 Jun, 2003
Scoop wars. As summer approaches and ice cream aficionados
again venture out en masse in search of the perfect scoop, several
specialty ice cream retailers in the Triad are finalizing aggressive
expansion plans. .... [more]
9 Jun, 2003
Craters & Freighters nab franchise award. Specialty
freight handler Craters & Freighters of Dallas has earned the "2003
All Star Award" for franchise excellence from its parent company,
Denver-based Craters & Freighters Franchise Co. .... [more]
9 Jun, 2003
Rubyjuice signs first franchisee. Rubyjuice Fruit and
Smoothies a Holland based food and beverage establishment has signed
its first franchisee, which will be located in Sanford, Fla. ....
[more]
8 Jun, 2003
GNC looks for $1B sale. General Nutrition Cos., plagued
by a plunge in weight-loss product sales, is now weighing a sale of
its own. .... [more]
6 Jun, 2003
Regis revenue grows 21 percent in May. Regis Corp.,
the Edina-based operator and franchisor of hair-care salons, reported
that its revenue rose 21 percent in May compared to May 2002. ....
[more]
6 Jun, 2003
Entrepreneurs Embrace Multiple Franchises. Take a closer
look at the latest trend in franchising: the "mega-franchisee," who
owns more than one franchise brand. .... [more]
5 Jun, 2003
Taco Bell ordered to pay $30.1 million US over Chihuahua lawsuit.
A federal jury has ordered Taco Bell Corp. to pay $30.1 million US
to two men who claimed the fast-food chain stole their idea for the
advertising campaign featuring a talking Chihuahua. .... [more]
5 Jun, 2003
ABRA Opens Duluth Franchise. ABRA Auto Body & Glass
announced today the opening of a new franchise in Duluth, MN, the
twentieth franchise operating under the ABRA brand. .... [more]
5 Jun, 2003
McDonald's Says It's Encouraged by Trends. McDonald's
Corp.'s U.S. business is reversing a year-long sales slump, with new
menu offerings like salads for the health-conscious and an emphasis
on improved service, its U.S. business head said on Thursday. ....
[more]
5 Jun, 2003
Ben & Jerry's to try organic ice cream. Ben & Jerry's
Homemade Inc. announced plans Tuesday to test-market a new line of
organic ice cream in two major U.S. cities in mid- to late July. ....
[more]
4 Jun, 2003
Krispy Kreme Expects Strong 2004 Earnings. Krispy Kreme
Doughnuts Inc. told shareholders Wednesday that it expects fiscal
2004 to be another year of record profit increases. .... [more]
4 Jun, 2003
Burger King, Coke may face off in Frozen Coke suit.
Burger King franchisees, angered by allegations that Coca-Cola may
have used deceptive marketing to sell them on a new Frozen Coke, are
organizing to seek up to $65 million in compensation for their expenses
to sell the failed drink. .... [more]
4 Jun, 2003
Toys R Us puts its Toy Box in Albertson's stores. Toys
R Us and grocer Albertson's will team up to sell toys as they battle
fierce competition from discount retailer Wal-Mart Stores, the No.
1 seller of toys and groceries. .... [more]
3 Jun, 2003
Cold Stone Creamery's growth goes global. The economy
may be a bit chilly - but Cold Stone Creamery has a hot franchise
concept that's scooping up more than $100 million in annual sales
and has a goal of 1,000 locations nationally by 2004. .... [more]
2 Jun, 2003
Paper Warehouse Files Voluntary Petition to Reorganize.
Paper Warehouse, Inc. today announced it has filed a voluntary petition
for reorganization under Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code. ....
[more]
2 Jun, 2003
ExecuTrain franchise derailed by closure. ExecuTrain
Corp. and a new franchise owner are working to make good on training
and courses owed to students by the previous franchisee. .... [more]
2 Jun, 2003
New Seattle's Best Coffee Cafe Now Open in Phoenix.
Seattle's Best Coffee® announces the opening of a new SBC retail cafe
in Phoenix, AZ. .... [more]
2 Jun, 2003
We The People draws bar inquiry. Ron McBride makes one
thing clear: "Do not come to us for legal advice." But if you just
need the proper papers for certain legal proceedings, McBride and
his son Jeffrey hope you'll visit their newest franchise, We The People.
.... [more]
2 Jun, 2003
Wolfgang Puck franchisee begins expansion at home. Nashville
executive Ted Moats is covering new ground with his latest restaurant
venture as a franchisee of Wolfgang Puck Express. .... [more]
2 Jun, 2003
Curves for women. For millions of adults, exercising
at a co-ed gym is the preferred way to get fit. But for many women,
it isn't. .... [more]
1 Jun, 2003
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