U.S. Petroleum Demand Sees Largest Drop since Early 1980s

Juan F — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 08:18:53 -0800

According to the American Petroleum Institute, total U.S. petroleum deliveries, which dropped more than 4 percent in October, have fallen 5 percent from January through October, a rate not seen since the early 1980s.

Economic Shock Gives Boost to Coupon Firms

Craig Hsueh — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 09:44:42 -0700

Florida coupon franchisor Valpak discusses with CNN how coupon cutting, introduced by product franchisor Coca-Cola over a century ago, is becoming popular again.

Franchise Deal Goes South in New Zealand

Lionel Hutz PA — Mon, 22 Sep 2008 21:07:50 -0700

As New Zealand considers introducing franchise regulation, the timing of this case couldn't be worse.

Top Print Boss Says Traditional Print Franchise is Dead

Nick Bibby — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 09:49:13 -0700

The traditional print franchise model is dead, according to Printing.com chief executive Tony Rafferty. Rafferty cites a U.K. study that reveals quick print franchise shops as being less competitive than independent printers.

Midas Sales Slide as Drivers Defer Car Repairs

Darnelle White — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 22:22:51 -0700

Midas Inc. announced late Monday that consumers are putting off major auto repairs causing three quarters of sliding sales for franchise owners.

The Value of an NFL Franchise

Craig Hsueh — Tue, 16 Sep 2008 03:09:58 -0700

Forbes list of NFL's franchises by value hit the stands last week. Its reporters took a best stab at estimating the financial statements of 32 private companies, National Football League franchises.

Help-U-Sell Files Bankruptcy

Darnelle White — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 08:13:06 -0700

Help-U-Sell Real Estate has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings after a group of its franchisees filed Chapter 7 to liquidate and are seeking judgment against the franchisor of $1.04 million. Each of the network's major players have a different take on why the franchise system is in trouble.

Air-duct Firm Flows Into Franchising

Juan F — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 21:22:17 -0700

A New York-based duct cleaning company of some 40 years has decided its future is in franchise expansion.

British Plumbers Lose When Franchisor Goes Under

Lionel Hutz PA — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 11:48:10 -0700

British franchisors provide revenue expectations to franchise candidates and those expectations before buying look grand indeed.

Auto Repair Franchise Owner Gets 10 Years for Fraud

Darnelle White — Sun, 03 Aug 2008 08:37:24 -0700

A franchise owner of three All Tune & Lube shops found a new way for short-term profits during tough times—provide bogus auto repair services to customers.