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McJob Gets Major Upgrade

McDonald's is launching major initiatives such as health insurance, 401(k) plans and life-skill training programs to keep employees.

5 Tech Questions to Ask

When evaluating a franchise system, many do not understand what questions to ask related to technology.   While the answers can sometimes be even more confusing, an appreciation of the platforms

Bush Speaks on Soaring Food and Energy Costs

MARYLAND HEIGHTS, Mo. (Blue MauMau)- While visiting a supply chain technology company, World Wide Technology, Inc. in Maryland Heights, Missouri, President George W. Bush on Friday addressed the economic forces impacting consumers and business.

Chains Roll Out Energy Efficient Grills

IRVINE, Calif.- Taco Bell and Burger King are rolling out new energy efficient grills.

Surge of Commodity Prices

Soaring commodity prices are increasing restaurant operation costs, digging deeply into profits.

How McDonald's Changes Around the World

What makes a brand, well, a brand? Nothing challenges unsaid brand assumptions than when a franchise is international.

Why Franchisees and Particularly Franchisee Associations Need Information Security

If there’s a transaction that involves a card with a magnetic strip and a swipe – there’s a transaction that involves a risk.

What Poker Taught Me in Entrepreneurship

Stuart Skorman recounts lessons that poker has taught him in the game of business start-ups.

Burger King's Turnaround King, CEO Chidsey

Burger King's CEO John Chidsey is touted today as the burger chain's turnaround king. The world's second largest burger chain behind McDonald's Corp. is using a "barbell" approach of expanding upscale and low-priced $1 menu items.

Franchisor's Use of Power is Mostly Discretionary

Franchise agreements give franchisors incredible power.

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