Blogs
You would think Quiznos would have learned to watch the boys when they play on the Internet
Submitted by Rich Piotrowski on Mon, 2009/01/05 - 01:55.Back in 2006, Quiznos had an experience no corporation wants to have, one of their Senior VP's was arrested. Sure, when you employ hundreds or possibly even thousands of people, things like this can happen, but when it happens to one of your senior staff, it can be troubling.
What Franchisors Have to Tell Buyers About Their Business Model
Submitted by michael webster on Sun, 2009/01/04 - 15:57.On May 9, 2006, over two hundred franchisees, principals and guarantors of “The UPS Store” filed an action against various Mail Boxes Etc., Inc. (“MBE”) and United Parcel Service, Inc. entities (“UPS”).
Quiznos Quality Control? Do They Have Any?
Submitted by Rich Piotrowski on Sat, 2009/01/03 - 15:17.When you run a billion dollar company, charging over 4000 franchisee 7% royalties, plus another 4% to be put into an ad fund, you should be able to have enough money to hire a proofreader before yo
Who Is the Largest and Oldest Franchise Trade Association and Lobbyist?
Submitted by Bob Frankman on Fri, 2009/01/02 - 21:42.An emailed newsletter for the International Franchise Association today claims that the IFA is the oldest and largest association representing franchising. That is a puzzling statement.
Franchising 2009 can be a Happier New Year with Continued Development
Submitted by Nick Bibby on Wed, 2008/12/31 - 18:10.Indeed, 2008 was a different environment for franchise seekers compared to other years of increased unemployment. As has been stated here and elsewhere, this time combines job loss with asset loss.
Internet Overtakes Print As News Source
Submitted by Don Sniegowski on Fri, 2008/12/26 - 00:55.The Internet has passed up newspapers for the first time this year as the chief source of news for Americans. This year 40% considered the Internet their main source of news compared to print's
Trends in the Conference Center Industry
Submitted by pkf on Wed, 2008/12/24 - 11:22.These are challenging times we live in! The economic news that have evolved during the year has left a feeling of uncertainty over an otherwise generally healthy conference center industry.
Wireless Toyz Franchising Fraud Jury Trial Starts January 6th
Submitted by RichardSolomon on Wed, 2008/12/24 - 08:13.The Federal Court in Houston Texas has just posted the case of GRS vs Wireless Toyz Franchising et al as number one for jury trial. We will pick the jury on January 6th.
Due Diligence, Luck and Randomness
Submitted by 20yearzee on Mon, 2008/12/22 - 21:20.There are many fine posters on BMM on the subject of Due Diligence (DD). Some of these are legal experts, some are scholars, and some are, like I am, from the school of hard knocks.
Quiznos to Reduce Sub Prices, Offer Free Sandwiches
Submitted by Oscar P Hoot on Mon, 2008/12/22 - 17:14.HEARD ON THE STREET – Rumor has it that Quiznos franchise owners, many struggling in even a good economy to reach profitability, are grumbling that the head office is requiring a significant decrease in the price of what store owners can charge for many sub sandwiches.
