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CIT Files Chapter 11 Bankruptcy

After struggling for months to avert bankruptcy, lender CIT Group has filed for Chapter 11 protection in an attempt to restructure its debt while trying to keep badly needed loans flowing to thousands of mid-sized and small businesses.

Franchise Sales: A Tale of Two Theories

Mark Johnson, COO at Rocksolid Granit USA asks, “Who is using outside franchise sales groups [brokers]?”

Franchise Candidates: A Changing Mindset

A look at today’s franchise candidates will reveal they are more sophisticated, better educated, and more technologically advanced than ever before. In addition, and even more so because of the economic downturn, they are extremely cautious.