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Investigative News

Shay Resigns as IFA CEO and President

Reporter | BMM Staff | Mar 17 | franchising
Matt Shay testifying at a U.S. Congressional Small Business Committee
Matt Shay addressing IFA members, photo/youtube
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Boroian, South Beach Settle, Dismissing Unauthorized Practice of Law Claim

Reporter | Janet Sparks | Feb 17 | franchising

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.

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Vantage Hospitality CEO Says Let Franchisees Elect Advisory Council Members, Grade Franchisor

Reporter | BMM Staff | Jan 11 | hotel, franchising
ABVI Selma, AL
Americas Best Value Inn at Selma, Alabama, photo/vantage

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Franchise War Brewing at Wyndham?

Reporter | BMM Staff | Jan 9 | buy, hotel, franchising
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Is now the winter of discontent for Super 8 franchise owners? photo/bmm: A Super 8 franchise in central Kentucky during Friday's snow storm

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New CFA Chair to Lead Franchisees at Capitol Hill Event

Reporter | Janet Sparks | Jan 8 | franchising
2009 CFA Day Forum

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IFA Says 2% Franchise Growth for 2010

Reporter | BMM Staff | Jan 6 | franchising
2010 Shows Light at the End of the Recession Tunnel
IFA sees light for franchises at the end of a not-so-bad tunnel
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$400K Judgment Filed against Boroian and Francorp

Reporter | Janet Sparks | Dec 23 | franchising

OLYMPIA FIELDS, Ill. – On Monday, the Cook County Recorder of Deeds posted a judgment against Donald Boroian and his franchise development firm Francorp, Inc. in the amount of $403,834.69.

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Shane Pt 3: Common Mistakes by New Franchisors

Reporter | BMM Staff | Dec 1 | franchising

CLEVELAND, Ohio – Professor Scott Shane finishes his three-part interview explaining the common mistakes of new franchisors, and how franchisors need to understand and manage built-in conflicts of the franchise model.

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Shane Pt 2: Franchisors Need Mix of Company-owned Stores

Reporter | BMM Staff | Nov 30 | franchising

CLEVELAND, Ohio – Professor Scott Shane explains to franchisors and franchisees why businesses with highly skilled employees make poor franchises, and how franchisors without the right structure in their chains leave money on the table.

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What Businesses Go Well with Franchising?

Reporter | BMM Staff | Nov 20 | franchising

CLEVELAND, Ohio - Professor Scott Shane argues that franchisors often do not understand when to franchise or even what franchise structure best drives success. It's not just franchisors. Franchisees are typically unclear too, as they put hundreds of thousands or even millions into a franchise in the hopes that they and the chain will be successful.

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Headlines from the 'Net

Four Likely Franchisor IPOs for 2010

Gossip | Oscar P Hoot | Mar 18 | franchising

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.

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Worldwide Online Printing Franchisor Collapse

Member | Ray Borradale | Mar 10 | franchising

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.  

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

Member | Kennedys All-Am... | Mar 1 | franchising

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

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

Member | Kennedys All-Am... | Feb 25 | franchising

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

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Tricking the Mind to Buy

Member | Darnelle White | Feb 22 | buy, franchising
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NFL Franchises among Hardest Working

Kahuna | Mr. Blue MauMau | Feb 6 | entertainment, franchising

The Indianapolis Colts and the New Orleans Saints, two business format franchises, face off this Sunday in Miami’s Landshark Stadium for the Super Bowl. What few fans realize is the degree to which football franchises push their employees to work longer hours when compared to other sport franchises.

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BFA Copies IFA

Member | Lionel Hutz PA | Feb 5 | buy, franchising

The British Franchise Association announced Tuesday that it is launching a certification for franchise professionals. It’s called Qualified Franchise Professional.

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Instant Tax Service® Offers Consumer Tax Tips

Member | Instant Tax Service | Jan 29 | franchising

DAYTON, OH (January 29th, 2010) – April 15th is fast approaching, and many taxpayers are scrambling to figure out what new tax credits and deductions they qualified for in 2009.

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Instant Tax Service® Expands in 19 New Markets

Member | Instant Tax Service | Jan 19 | franchising

Instant Tax Service® Expands in 19 New Markets

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Brad Sugars Come On Down

Member | Ray Borradale | Jan 19 | franchising

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.

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Expert Advice

GE Financing Standards for 2010

Member | jagsd01 | Mar 19 | franchising
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I attended the 2010 UCLA sponsored Chain Restaurant Operators Conference yesterday. The GE Capital Finance representative indicated with me the change of GE's 2010 game rules in financing restaurants.

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Best Oneline Response

Gossip | Oscar P Hoot | Mar 16 | legal, franchising
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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:

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The Franchise Industry Benefits as the Economy Begins Its Recovery

Member | Gus | Mar 11 | buy, trends, franchising

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.

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