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Both personal service like auto repair or fitness centers and business to business services like janitorial, accounting, print, etc.

UPS Store Franchisee Council Voices Concerns

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

Meineke Franchisee Apologizes for Politics in Ad

A Meineke franchisee put a political message into an ad after the chain's marketing vice president had approved it without the political statement.

WATCH: No Brakes on Monro

Portfolio manager Bryan Ashenberg points out on The Street that auto repair franchise system Monro Mufflers will continue to see sales growth as auto dealerships continue to close.

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Jim Penman Making News Again

Jim Penman, head of one of Australia's largest franchising firms, has had problems with his master franchisees. They want him removed. As a conciliatory measure, he offered to hire a chief operating officer. He has now hired a convicted wage-dodger for the position.

Midas Auto Repair Franchisee Hit Hard for Bait-and-Switch Scheme

OAKLAND, Calif. - California announced a $1.8 million settlement that prevents franchisee Maurice Irving Glad, owner of 22 Midas shops throughout California, from owning or operating an auto repair shop in the state, after the franchisee "deceptively lured" customers with cheap brake specials and then charged hundreds of dollars for unnecessary repairs.

Fitness Center Franchisor Deals with Credit Crunch

One2One and BodyScapes fitness centers is franchising much like the old IHOP model, in which the franchisor builds out the franchise and then sells it to a franchisee.

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Controversy in Houston: Lady of America

In Houston, Texas, Lady of America, a women's only fitness business, closed down leaving many members facing hardship.