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Four Likely Franchisor IPOs for 2010

Posted Thu, 2010/03/18 - 15:42 by Oscar P Hoot

Cold Stone Creamery, Dunkin’ Donuts, Pinkberry and Harley Davidson are franchisors highlighted by the crack team at Dow Jones Investment Banker (DJIB) as likely candidates for a possible initial public offering in 2010. Here's why.

Shay Resigns as IFA CEO and President

Posted Wed, 2010/03/17 - 14:39 by BMM Staff
Matt Shay testifying at a U.S. Congressional Small Business Committee
Matt Shay testifies to the U.S. House of Representatives Small Business committee in October, 2009 asking to increase SBA loans, photo/youtube
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Best Oneline Response

Posted Tue, 2010/03/16 - 18:25 by Oscar P Hoot

Here is one of the best oneliners that this auditorily gifted owl has heard in some time. Asks one franchisor attorney to his cohorts today on a legal email listing service:

The Franchise Industry Benefits as the Economy Begins Its Recovery

Posted Thu, 2010/03/11 - 12:55 by Gus

In the midst of an economic crisis, it’s no longer easy to get credit. Americans are beginning to live within their means. Unnecessary expenses are being cut by families and corporations.

Worldwide Online Printing Franchisor Collapse

Posted Wed, 2010/03/10 - 03:19 by Ray Borradale

Worldwide Online Printing has joined the likes of Kleins Jewellery, Kleenmaid, Midas Car Care, Strathfield, Samsara and EzyDVD as some on the list of Australian franchisors that have collapsed within the last two years.  

Barbershop Franchise, Kennedy’s All-American Barber Club®, Offering Premium Cigars for Grooms

Posted Mon, 2010/03/01 - 15:01 by Kennedys All-Am...

Kennedy’s All-American Barber Club®, an old-world style barbershop franchise, recently launched its Ultimate Groom’s Experience package for Grooms, including their si

Barbershop Franchise, Kennedy’s All-American Barber Club®, To Promote Ultimate Groom’s Experience at Orlando Bridal Show

Posted Thu, 2010/02/25 - 17:04 by Kennedys All-Am...

Barbershop Franchise,Kennedy’s All-American BarberClub®, To Promote Ultimate Groom’s Experience at Orlando Bridal Show

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How Does a Franchise Define Profitability?

Posted Mon, 2010/02/22 - 16:44 by pshoom

To most franchise owners, profitability is THE single definition of success.  The greater the profits, the greater the success.

Boroian, South Beach Settle, Dismissing Unauthorized Practice of Law Claim

Posted Wed, 2010/02/17 - 22:52 by Janet Sparks

MIAMI – Today, a joint press statement was released by attorneys for plaintiff franchisees of South Beach Franchising LLC and defendants Donald Boroian and Francorp, Inc., announcing that the lawsuit has been amicably resolved.