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Brad Sugars Come On Down

Posted Tue, 2010/01/19 - 16:31 by Ray Borradale

Perhaps Brad Sugars initials are simply a coincidence or possibly it was always a warning but you have to give credit to any 22 year old boy from Brisbane, Australia who can convince simple business folk that he has something to offer and something worth many millions in investments.

Morphing from Good to Elite Franchise Brand

Posted Sat, 2009/12/12 - 23:24 by Ray Borradale

There are many potentially good franchise models in the market that require basic fine tuning to reach their optimum performance. 

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Australian Government Fails Franchising

Posted Thu, 2009/11/05 - 16:34 by Deanne de Leeuw

CANBERRA, Australia - Small Business Minister Craig Emerson has tabled his response to the Australian Franchising inquiry. His response lacks leadership on this issue and plays into the hands of rogue franchisors by allowing them to continue to get away with dishonest and unethical behaviour that is just not accepted in other areas of business.

How the Rich Choose Brands

Posted Tue, 2009/11/03 - 13:27 by Oscar P Hoot

Why is former hedge fund manager Jim Cramer - host of MSNBC's stock picking program Mad Money and founder of Street.com - pumping Dunkin Donuts? Hmmm...

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SBA Loan Programs Needs A Bear Grylls

Posted Fri, 2009/10/23 - 07:09 by Chris Hurn

In the President's announcement yesterday to raise SBA loan sizes and to help small banks access TARP funds, there is nothing to address the underlying problems of America's small businesses. I yawned. At this grim stage, what small business needs is the equivalent of outdoor survivalist Bear Grylls.

Dispute Avoidance, Warts and All

Posted Sat, 2009/09/26 - 16:05 by Ray Borradale

The healthiest franchise systems don’t waste much time on dispute resolution.  They invested in dispute avoidance.

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Big Things at Dunkin' Franchisee Conference

Posted Wed, 2009/09/23 - 23:58 by Mr. Blue MauMau

WORCESTER, Mass. - Dunkin' Donuts franchise owners wound up their twentieth conference late Tuesday afternoon. They have gathered each year to protect their interests. This year there is some big news.

Get Over It

Posted Mon, 2009/09/21 - 02:12 by Ray Borradale

Getting through the period leading up to the termination of a franchise and dealing with post-franchise scam life-changes can be bitter and difficult times.

Supplier Rebate Secrets

Posted Sun, 2009/08/30 - 14:40 by Ray Borradale

The Australian Code approach to the contentious issue of supplier rebates is to disclose they exist and with whom but not the extent and typically any lack of transparency ensures franchisees will be suspicious.  Is this any different anywhere in the franchising world?