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High Stakes Burger King Remodel Still a Work in Progress

Posted Thu, 2009/10/15 - 12:20 by jagsd01

Burger King (BKC) is releasing earnings on October 29th, and needs some big news to reassure investors as well as ultimately drive sales.

H1N1: Info for Franchisees and Employees

Posted Tue, 2009/09/29 - 15:49 by franpro

Flu season is almost upon us, (it's going to be an early one) and now is the time to prepare for it, especially since it will include the H1N1 Influenza Virus. Small business owners and workers should be prepared for it.

Franchisors, Franchisees Square Off over Discounted Menu Items

Posted Fri, 2009/07/31 - 12:45 by Pualani

The recession-driven rush to grease sales with promotions and value deals is leading to mounting frictions between franchisors and franchisees.

Chain Restaurant Same Store Sales Components: Still Negative

Posted Thu, 2009/07/23 - 16:04 by jagsd01

We’ve recently listened carefully to McDonalds (MCD), Starbucks (SBUX), Chipotle (CMG), YUM, Dominos (DPZ) and Darden (DRI) earnings calls for news on sales/traffic/mix components.

CIT Group: Non-Performing Franchisee Loan Data Needed

Posted Fri, 2009/07/17 - 12:58 by john a. gordon

In looking at CITs last few earnings calls, its February 2009 investor presentation (www.cit.com), as well as todays (Friday, July 17) Wall Street Journal (http:on

A Couple of Reasons Why Franchisors Fail

Posted Sun, 2009/03/15 - 20:54 by paulsegreto

Assuming proper capitalization and diligence in establishing the original business concept as a franchise sytstem, in my opinion, there are two simple reasons for franchisor failure.

Franchisors Sweeten the Deal to Woo Franchisees

Posted Tue, 2008/09/30 - 21:33 by Jim Coen

Raymond Flandez writes in the Wall Street Journal that franchise companies, facing what many say is the toughest economic environment they've seen, are offering two-for-one deals, reduced fees and financing help to woo new buyers.