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: : Oct 2003
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Cooking
up a new concept. Dave Anderson, now more famous than ever,
is involved with a new restaurant concept that will debut Monday at
the Mall of America. .... [more]
31 Oct, 2003
Thank goodness, Friday's came, transformed nightlife.The
closing of TGI Friday's in Overton Square marks the end of an era
in the city's nightlife. .... [more]
30 Oct, 2003
Buyers Learn to Beware At Franchise Boot Camp. Louis
Dominguez, a 53-year-old retired account executive with Verizon, was
recently on a conference call with a representative from Alphagraphics.
.... [more]
30 Oct, 2003
Cousins Subs expanding in Dallas. Cousins
Subs, a chain of submarine sandwich shops based in Milwaukee, is expanding
its Dallas presence. .... [more]
29 Oct, 2003
Brooke adds eight franchises to network. Overland Park-based
Brooke Franchise Corp. helped franchisees and others buy nine insurance
agencies in six states last month, adding eight franchise locations
to its network, the company said. .... [more]
29 Oct, 2003
Regis Says Quarterly Profit Up 27 Pct. Regis Corp.,
the world's largest operator of hair salons, Tuesday said its profit
rose 27 percent in the latest quarter, prompting it to raise its earnings
view for fiscal 2004. .... [more]
28 Oct, 2003
Rent-A-Center, Inc. Reports Third Quarter 2003 Results; Diluted
Earnings per Share Rise 23.9%; Same Store Sales Increase 3.4%
.... [more]
28 Oct, 2003
Schlotzsky's Bakery-Cafe Conversion Yielding Preliminary Positive
Results, Report Franchise Owners; Roll-Out Begins in Arizona, Georgia,
Kansas, Missouri and Texas. .... [more]
27 Oct, 2003
Marketing the inn next door. Sensing an approaching
recovery in travel, major hotel companies that franchise their brand
names are coming up with an array of new prototype accommodations.
.... [more]
26 Oct, 2003
Krispy Kreme craze to hit Valley. Krispy Kreme's Hot
Light soon will be flashing the Fox Valley. .... [more]
24 Oct, 2003
Meridian Sandwich Shop Wins National Speed Record. Ronie
Benson, 19, can make you a Blimpie submarine sandwich in as little
as 24 seconds. .... [more]
24 Oct, 2003
Business booms in Redfield.
Donna Howe-Lee can tell you exactly why she wanted to
make the transition from Curves employee to Curves owner. .... [more]
24 Oct, 2003
Serving Up Success. There's something to be said for
doing things your way. Learn how the masterminds behind Starbucks
and Subway followed different paths to megasuccess. .... [more]
24 Oct, 2003
Look Before You Leap Into a Franchise Deal. A few years
ago I stayed at a hotel in Cincinnati. At first everything seemed
normal. .... [more]
24 Oct, 2003
Baja Fresh Mexican to open 21 Twin Cities restaurants.
Baja Fresh Mexican Grill, a restaurant chain based in California,
has partnered with Twin Cities businessmen Mike Givens and Denny Hecker
to open at least 21 Baja Fresh restaurants over the next five years.
.... [more]
24 Oct, 2003
Domino's 3Q earnings fall on recapitalization charges.
Privately held Domino's Inc. on Thursday posted a loss
of $18.3 million in the third quarter after taking one-time recapitalization
charges of $32.8 million. .... [more]
23 Oct, 2003
Mexican eatery heads to Lafayette. Lafayette
will become home to another restaurant early in 2004 after it was
announced Wednesday that the city had been selected for a Qdoba Mexican
Grill franchise. .... [more]
23 Oct, 2003
Mayors of Doughnutville. Lined up, packed dozens deep,
they patiently waited for Tuesday's ceremonial groundbreaking of Central
New York's first Krispy Kreme restaurant. .... [more]
22 Oct, 2003
McDonald's profit jumps 12%. McDonald's (MCD) reported
a 12% increase in third-quarter-earnings, benefiting from strong sales
at its U.S. stores that helped keep its turnaround plan on track.
.... [more]
22 Oct, 2003
Hilton Hotels Earnings Fall 29 Percent. Hilton Hotels
Corp.'s third-quarter earnings fell 29 percent, undercut by continued
pressure on room rates and higher costs. .... [more]
22 Oct, 2003
Location Is Everything To Franchise Hopefuls. What can
go wrong when franchises are located the old-fashioned way -- by intuition?
..... [more]
20 Oct, 2003
Banyan Subsidiary, Chiropractic USA, Continues Expanding:
Enters Agreements for Minnesota. .... [more]
20 Oct, 2003
A sign of change. New owners switch Motel Orleans to
the better-known Motel 6 brand. .... [more]
20 Oct, 2003
Ronald McDonald goes wireless. Bill Oglesby calls himself
a "lone soldier" and "a road warrior." But instead of facing the forces
of evil or other roving samurai, he travels among 75 McDonald's outlets
to make sure their Bay Area customers can use the wireless. .... [more]
20 Oct, 2003
U.S. Troops Order Comfort, With Fries on the Side. Soldiers
Looking for a Taste of Home Make for a Booming Business at Iraq's
First Burger King. .... [more]
19 Oct, 2003
Camille's Inks Record Unit Deal. Camille's
Sidewalk Café, the nationally recognized coastal influenced café,
signed a record breaking franchise development agreement. .... [more]
17 Oct, 2003
Roto-Rooter Inc. Reports Third-Quarter Earnings of $.32 per
Share. Roto-Rooter Inc. today reported net income of $.32
per share for the third quarter, ended September 30, 2003, as compared
with net income of $.72 per share in the 2002 third quarter. ....
[more]
17 Oct, 2003
MEDIchair Updates Corporate Tagline to Reflect Uniqueness.
MEDIchair's new tagline is "the home medical equipment specialists.
.... [more]
17 Oct, 2003
Hilton Family of Hotels Takes Industry Lead in Development Pipeline.
.... [more]
17 Oct, 2003
Zyng Noodlery coming to area. The
former operations manager of the Tony Roma's restaurant in Brookfield
will open seven Zyng Noodlery restaurants in Milwaukee, Waukesha and
Dane counties within five years. .... [more]
17 Oct, 2003
Actress Pamela Anderson Urges KFC Boycott. Actress Pamela
Anderson joined an animal rights campaign against fast-food chain
KFC on Thursday, urging a consumer boycott of the franchise until
it ensures better treatment of its chickens. .... [more]
16 Oct, 2003
Papa John's marketing chief resigns. Papa John's International
Inc.'s marketing chief, one of the company's top five executives,
resigned yesterday as the Louisville-based restaurant chain works
to reverse declining sales and weak profits. .... [more]
15 Oct, 2003
Couple enjoys specialty publishing business. If you
have lived in Columbia for a while, or even if you are thinking of
moving here, you are likely to have seen a book with a yellow oval
heading in racks around town. .... [more]
14 Oct, 2003
IPC/SUBWAY Signs Quality Management Solution with Instill Corporation;
Instill Introduces New Solution. Instill(R) Corporation, a
leading provider of supply chain solutions for the foodservice industry
announced today that the Independent Purchasing Co-op (IPC) for SUBWAY(R)
has signed an agreement for Instill's new Quality Management(SM) solution.
.... [more]
14 Oct, 2003
Widow of McDonald's Founder Dies at 75. Joan B. Kroc,
a billionaire who gave generously to health care, peace and arts groups
and became the owner of the San Diego Padres after the death of her
husband, McDonald's Corp. founder Ray Kroc, has died of brain cancer.
.... [more]
13 Oct, 2003
It's a wash. What was once considered a luxury meant
only for wealthy pet owners is racing into the mainstream as another
"save time and trouble" service for busy people. And it makes dogs
feel right at home, too. .... [more]
13 Oct, 2003
Business Beat: A pizza heaven becomes Paradise. Paul
Pishos is in paradise. After 33 years in the pizza business, he's
carved out his own slice of the industry pie. .... [more]
13 Oct, 2003
Frankly, franchising is not meant for everybody. Sarah
and Mike Porter are sick of the corporate world. Both are in their
30s and looking to do something else. .... [more]
13 Oct, 2003
Mexican restaurant chain Chevys files for bankruptcy.
Chevys Inc., the parent company of Chevys Fresh Mex restaurants
and Fuzio Universal Pasta, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection
Friday, following an acquisition deal that fell apart. .... [more]
10 Oct, 2003
Yum! Q3 profit 12% higher. Yum! Brands Inc, parent of
the KFC, Pizza Hut and Taco Bell chains, has recorded a third-quarter
profit rise of almost 12% as strong overseas results helped offset
disappointing US sales. .... [more]
9 Oct, 2003
Check Point Introduces VPN/Security Appliances For Remote Business
Locations. Check Point Software plans Tuesday to introduce
a new line of VPN/security appliances designed for remote site business
locations. .... [more]
7 Oct, 2003
Saladworks adds eateries. First planted in a mall food
court in 1986, Saladworks restaurants are springing up like the carrot
tops on the company logo. .... [more]
7 Oct, 2003
7-Eleven's Lack Of Coffee Credibility. With overall
profits slumping and an abundance of outlets for consumers to choose
from, the convenience-store industry has seen better days. .... [more]
7 Oct, 2003
Gymboree's back in style. Gymboree Corp.'s youngest
child is growing up faster than anyone expected. .... [more]
6 Oct, 2003
Freddy's Frozen Custard operators making plans to franchise.
After opening its second local location in December 2002, owners of
Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers are now planning to expand
the restaurant concept with franchises outside its Wichita home base.
.... [more]
6 Oct, 2003
Strained Relations. With franchisor and franchisees
at odds, can Shakey's survive? Read part 2 at Entrepreneur.com ....
[more]
6 Oct, 2003
EZ Prints Announces Strategic Partnership with MotoPhoto.
EZ Prints announced today that it has reached two significant milestones
in signing its 300th strategic partner, MOTO Franchise Corporation,
and achieving profitability on a net income basis in July of 2003.
.... [more]
6 Oct, 2003
Firm sees shades of success in Bay area. California-based
Budget Blinds Inc. plans to open 33 franchises in the Tampa Bay area
during the next two years. .... [more]
6 Oct, 2003
Fast-Food V Battle Of The Bulge. Nutritionists have
welcomed moves by McDonald's and Burger King to add more healthful
fare to their fast-food menus, but many are questioning whether the
change will put much of a dent into the US obesity epidemic. ....
[more]
5 Oct, 2003
Green Hills Smoothie King repeats as top franchisee.
Two weeks ago today, John Fischer spent his morning in New York making
smoothies for the hosts of Fox & Friends with the founder of Smoothie
King. .... [more]
4 Oct, 2003
Papa John's opens another international restaurant.
Louisville-based Papa John's International Inc. has its first restaurant
in the Cayman Islands. .... [more]
3 Oct, 2003
Playing It Right. As an entrepreneur, taking risks is
part of your nature. But when it comes to franchise research, it doesn't
pay to gamble. .... [more]
2 Oct, 2003
Atlanta private equity group buys Fastsigns. Roark Capital
Group, an Atlanta-based private equity firm, said Thursday it has
acquired Fastsigns International Inc. of Carrollton. .... [more]
2 Oct, 2003
Dunkin' Donuts Coming to 7 Shaw's Supermarkets. Dunkin'
Donuts will be coming to seven Shaw's Supermarkets in Maine, New Hampshire
and Vermont this fall. .... [more]
2 Oct, 2003
Zyng Noodlery to open in Milwaukee. Ichiban Inc., in
Milwaukee, has signed a franchising agreement to develop seven Zyng
Noodlery restaurants in Milwaukee, Waukesha and Dane County. ....
[more]
1 Oct, 2003
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