Mrs. Fields Appoints Co-CEOs

Don Sniegowski — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 22:38:45 -0800

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah (Blue MauMau)- Mrs. Fields' Original Cookies, Inc., a chain of some 1,200 Mrs. Fields and TCBY franchised snack shops, announced Monday that Michael Ward and John Lauck have been immediately appointed Co-Chief Executive Officers for the company.

Jamba Appoints New Chief

Don Sniegowski — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 07:03:43 -0800

EMERYVILLE, Calif. (Blue MauMau) - Jamba, Inc. announced on Monday the appointment of James White as president, chief executive officer and member of the board of directors.

Sixth Circuit Sends Coffee Beanery Franchisees to Court

Janet Sparks — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 15:08:44 -0800

ANN ARBOR, Michigan (Blue MauMau) - The Sixth Circuit Court handed down its amended opinion Friday in the ongoing litigation between the Coffee Beanery and franchisees WW, LLC, under Richard Welshans and Deborah Williams.

NexCen Brands Appoints New Chief Financial Officer

Don Sniegowski — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 12:21:51 -0800

NexCen Brands Inc., parent company of Maggie Moo's, The Athlete's Foot, Great American Cookies, Pretzel Time, Pretzel Maker, Marble Slab Creamery, Shoe Box New York and non-franchised Bill Blass, announced yesterday the appointment of Mark Stanko as its new chief financial officer, along with news of the appointments of several other key executives.

Cold Stone Explains Battle with IRS

Janet Sparks — Sat, 08 Nov 2008 15:54:48 -0800

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (Blue MauMau) - Last Tuesday, Joshua Becker, the senior vice president and assistant general counsel of Cold Stone Creamery alerted its franchise community of an article in the November/December issue of Franchise Times magazine by this reporter.

Marketing Professor Joins Dunkin Franchisee Association Board

Don Sniegowski — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 18:39:27 -0800

Bellingham, MA (Blue MauMau) —The DD Independent Franchise Owners Group, the largest association of Dunkin' Donuts franchise owners, has appointed Professor Patrick Kaufmann, a marketing professor of Boston University, to its Board of Directors.

Dream Dinners Franchise Advisory Council Applauds New CEO

Janet Sparks — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 17:28:11 -0800

SNOHOMISH, Wash. (Blue MauMau) - Michele Guilmette, co-president of the Dream Dinners Franchisee Advisory Council, expressed in an interview last week that CEO Darin Leonard has been a positive addition to the company in moving the company forward. "I call him my blessing.

Restaurant Performance Index Falls to Record Low

Don Sniegowski — Sun, 02 Nov 2008 00:09:47 -0700

WASHINGTON D.C. (Blue MauMau) - There's still no light in sight for restaurant owners as the industry continues to soften.

Dream Dinners CEO Focused on Business Model, Not Litigation

Janet Sparks — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 17:19:53 -0700

SNOHOMISH, Wash. (Blue MauMau) - CEO Darin Leonard said he came into Dream Dinners last February with his eyes wide open in regards to the litigation the company was facing.

Dream Dinners CEO Responds to Latest Litigation

Janet Sparks — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 12:32:55 -0700

SNOHOMISH, Wash. (Blue MauMau) - Although Dream Dinners refused to respond to specific questions regarding the current litigation filed by franchisees Nicole and Eric Turner against the meal preparation franchise, CEO Darin Leonard did release the following statement this morning: