10 Biggest Restaurant Franchisees of '07

Don Sniegowski — Sat, 06 Sep 2008 08:42:57 -0700

Harman's Cafe in Salt Lake City, Utah, circa 1952, was the first KFC franchise. Besides inventing the brand name Kentucky Fried Chicken, the firm is now known for being one of the largest restaurant franchisees in the country.

Herbert Hatt v. Commissioner Tax Case

Mr. Blue MauMau — Fri, 05 Sep 2008 14:57:10 -0700

Herbert G. Hatt v. Commissioner. The Albert Johann & Sons Company, Inc. v. Commissioner.

My Franchise Story: How Dunkin' Used Conflict and Intimidation with My Employee

Forlorn Franchisee — Fri, 05 Sep 2008 14:34:17 -0700

Editor's note: A franchisee recalls how Dunkin' Donuts tried to intimidate his employee to the point of tears to shake out information that could result in the termination of his store.

DDIFO Calls for Greater Controls over Dunkin' Franchisee Ad Fund Following Indictment

Janet Sparks — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 11:50:39 -0700

Bellingham, Mass. (Blue MauMau) - After yesterday's news on Blue MauMau regarding the federal indictment of a former executive of Dunkin' Brands, the DD Independent Franchise Owners is now releasing an official response calling for the institution of greater controls over the franchisee ad fund.

Writing for Small Business Owners

Darnelle White — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 10:36:08 -0700

In business we thrive on executive summaries and bullet points. Business writers use these when there is back up material so that executives can pour over details and tweak assumptions should they need to.

Australian MP Lashes 'Criminal Banks' and 'Useless Regulator'

Rayzor — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 02:47:45 -0700

CANBERRA, Australia (Blue MauMau) - Joanna Gash (LP), a member of parliament representing Gilmore, New South Wales, condemned in federal parliament on Monday criminal collusion between Australia's banks and franchisors that wipe out franchisees.

Indictment of Dunkin' Executive Gives New Meaning to 'Obey All Laws' Provision

Janet Sparks — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 11:07:43 -0700

BOSTON (Blue MauMau) - Last week the former communications director of Dunkin' Brands was indicted on charges of mail fraud and filing false tax returns, according to a report on PatriotLedger.com this morning.

If Employees Could Make Up Rules for Customers

Bob Frankman — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 08:09:59 -0700

Some two years ago, a 26-year old McDonald's employee, Lilac_Elf, posted 43 customer annoyances. Ken Kuhl of the

20 Fastest Growing Concepts between 50 and 100 Units

keithgellman — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 07:14:46 -0700

Restaurantchains.net releases its list of the top 20 fastest growing restaurant concepts in the U.S. and Canada.

Pizza and Food Prep Chains Beware, Here Comes Wal-Mart

Bob Frankman — Mon, 01 Sep 2008 10:41:52 -0700

Wal-Mart has begun looking at giving restaurants, particularly pizza and meal assembly chains, a run for their money.