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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.

99 Promising Business Startups

Posted Sun, 2010/02/21 - 02:41 by Pualani

In spite of America’s economic woes and the rapid wholesale transfer of manufacturing overseas, the country has plenty of talented entrepreneurs who are optimistic about their businesses futures.

Apple iPad To Push Mobile Revolution

Posted Wed, 2010/01/27 - 02:36 by Don Sniegowski

McGraw-Hill’s publisher, Terry McGraw, revealed on Tuesday’s CNBC that the rumors of the Apple tablet are true and that 95% of their publications are ready for it.

Challenges of Growing Franchise Chains in a Weak Economy

Posted Fri, 2010/01/15 - 17:58 by Harold Kestenbaum

A year ago, this article had even more relevance than it does today, but then again, I am being optimistic here, not factual. While we have seen the worst recession of all time come and hopefully fade, we have not recovered totally as yet.

Entrepreneurial Seniors: Their Time Has Come

Posted Wed, 2010/01/13 - 04:44 by Dave Tanaka

Contrary to common perception, seniors these days are more entrepreneurial than those in the younger age brackets.

The Current Reality in Franchising

Posted Sun, 2010/01/10 - 13:54 by Peter Birkeland

One of the most important drivers of business success is having a vision worth pursuing, one which motivates you and your employees, and one that differentiates your company from the myriad of competing concepts, business models, or persons in the market.

The Food Police and QSRs

Posted Fri, 2010/01/08 - 12:03 by Pualani

Michael Jacobson is a self-appointed food policeman. His organization, the Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI), has brought lawsuits against Burger King, KFC, Denny’s and Starbucks.

Healthful NakedPizza Inks 50-Unit Agreement for South Florida

Posted Tue, 2010/01/05 - 18:47 by Dave Tanaka

NakedPizza, which presently has only one unit, according to Nation’s Restaurant News, has agreed to a 50-unit package for South Florida, in addition to its mid-2009 agreement with Mark Cuban, Dallas Mavericks owner, for area developer rights for the state of Texas.

The Quick Printing Crossroad

Posted Wed, 2009/11/18 - 09:34 by Greg Muzzillo

In order for any industry to stay competitive in a rapidly changing environment, companies within the segment must have core competencies that consistently stay ahead of emerging trends.

American Franchisors Look North

Posted Tue, 2009/11/17 - 15:33 by Lionel Hutz PA

A Canadian paper reports that where U.S. franchisors used to view Canada as last on its list of “domestic” targets, franchisors now see it as first in their international expansion plans.

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