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What's Wrong With Franchising in 2012!

What’s wrong with franchising in 2012? Perhaps I would invoke the words of Charles Dickens and assert that franchising is experiencing “the best of times and the worst of times."

Tasti D-Lite Swallows Planet Smoothie

Outside Tasti D-Lite's head office window
Outside Tasti D-Lite's head office window, photo/bmm

FRANKLIN, Tenn. — A small franchisor of frozen yogurt treats, Tasti D-Lite, has gobbled up Planet Smoothie, LLC. The acquisition closed on November 30.

Atlanta Bread: Franchisee Unit Closure, Loan Defaults Noted

Atlanta Bread franchisees have some of franchising's worst financially performing shops in that they are the hardest pressed to pay back their loans backed by the federally-funded Small Busi

La Madeleine Launches Franchise Program, Expanding Unique French café experience to guests nationwide

La Madeleine Country French Café today announced that it is offering franchise opportunities in the United States to qualified franchisees and investors.

Sport Clips Haircuts Names Pete Lindsey as Vice President of Franchising

Georgetown, Texas (September 6, 2011) – Pete Lindsey, former UPS National Sales Manager, has joined Sport Clips, the nation’s leading franchise dedicated to men’s and boys&rsqu

WA Franchise Legislation Goes to Committee

Last night the Franchise Bill 2010 passed through the West Australian Parliament unopposed. The few opponents to the Bill were informed the numbers were clearly against them.

Chain Restaurants: Q2 2011 Trends, change in "refranchising" actions

Even though it is clear that there is a global financial problem at hand, chain restaurants are reporting surprisingly strong results through early August, given poor consumer confidence.

Is Quiznos Burnt Toast?

Better hurry while it lasts!

A Steep Price: For Franchise Owners, The Franchisor Holds All the Power

Participation in franchising comes at a steep price. Franchise agreements are often inequitable, with the franchisor holding all the power. 

National Franchisee Coalition Pushes WA Bill

With the Committee to report back to the West Australian parliament on the state Franchising Bill 2010 the lead up to the 23 June deadline is expected to see intense lobbying from the Franchise Council of Australia and from Australian franchisees.