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Controversial Jim Amos Named to IFA Hall of Fame

Posted Tue, 2012-02-14 21:00 by Janet Sparks
Partner Jay Duke of BDO, CEO Jim Amos of Tasti D-Lite, Franchisee Jack Earl of McDonald's
Jay Duke of BDO, CEO Jim Amos of Tasti D-Lite, Jack Earl of McDonald's, IFA

ORLANDO — Former International Franchise Association chairman James H. Amos Jr., CFE, and Tasti D-Lite LLC chairman and chief executive officer, was inducted into the IFA Hall of Fame during the association’s 52nd Annual Convention.

If a Franchisor Loses Interest in Franchising

Posted Thu, 2011-10-06 12:19 by Joe Wightman

Many years ago I heard a story, which I believe is accurate, the then McDonald's CEO Ray Kroc spoke at Harvard Business School and confounded the students and faculty by asking what business McDonald's is in.

UPS Franchisees Appeal after Judge Decertifies Class

Posted Mon, 2010-08-02 22:58 by Janet Sparks

LOS ANGELES – The UPS Store / Mail Boxes Etc franchisees filed a notice of appeal last week while still licking their wounds from a devastating blow from a California court. The judge decertified their collective claims as a “class” group.

UPS Store Franchisee Council Voices Concerns

Posted Wed, 2010-03-10 12:41 by Janet Sparks

SAN DIEGO – After meeting with company officials last week, The UPS Store Franchisee Advisory Council voiced its concerns in the FAC meeting minutes.