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Cuppy's Coffee: Some Words from AAFD Raises More Questions

Expert | Franchise Pick | Mar 20 | food, op-ed

 Sean Kelly, publisher of franchise blog FranchisePick.Com and occasional troublemaker, responds to Bob Purvin’s response (Some W

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The Sona MedSpa Tragedy Continues

Member | kcoady8482 | Nov 29 | op-ed
It is difficult to reconcile facts with statements made by the former owners of Sona MedSpa. According to the May 29, 2007 Sona MedSpa Franchisor Press Release "Sona MedSpa Plans for Growth After a Favorable Arbitration Ruling" Heather Rose, CEO of Sona MedSpa stated, “This case was one of a string of cases brought against us. The coordinated attack on our business has utterly failed.
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Green Challenge Issued To Worldwide Franchise Owners

Member | franpro | Oct 15 | manage, op-ed

Today is Blog Action Day (October 15, 2007). Since I am a franchise industry blogger, I am putting a challenge out to the entire global franchise industry........... It is time for our industry to see the light! 

CflsIf you are a franchise owner...If you are the franchisor...If you have the ability to influence buying decisions..Here is something you can do to be green.

Replace your old, non-energy efficient light bulbs with CFL's! By purchasing energy efficient light bulbs for your retail, restaurant, office, or home based environments, you can impact your own business, and the entire world!

Here is how we all benefit:

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Quizno’s Australia, 7 Years via the ACCC

Expert | Jenny Buchan | Sep 7 | food, op-ed
Thoughts on Quiznos Australia 7 Years On Via the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission

The Quizno’s Master LLC, the US franchisor, registered Quizno’s trademarks in Australia from 1999.  By late 2001 the US franchisor had signed up an Australian master franchise agreement with a company that traded as Quizno’s Australia Pty Ltd.

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Headlines from the 'Net

Aus Internet Filter Goes Ahead Regardless

Member | Ray Borradale | May 29 | op-ed

Aus Internet CensorshipOnline voting to gauge opinions on Australia’s impending internet filtering scheme indicate a strong feeling against government controlled censorship.

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Brad Sugars Come On Down

Member | Ray Borradale | Jan 19 | op-ed

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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How the Rich Choose Brands

Gossip | Oscar P Hoot | Nov 3 | op-ed

Why is former hedge fund manager Jim Cramer - host of MSNBC's stock picking program Mad Money and founder of Street.com - pumping Dunkin Donuts? Hmmm...

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Advertising: Friendly's Kids Speak Business

Member | Darnelle White | Oct 13 | manage, op-ed
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Wounded Australian Franchisees Fed Up

Member | Ray Borradale | Aug 21 | legal, op-ed

CANBERRA -  Franchising was up for heated discussion yet again in Australia's federal parliament Monday night. The Minister for Small Business, Craig Emerson, was missing.

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Dunkin' Chairman Doesn't Like Donuts

Gossip | Oscar P Hoot | Aug 4 | food, op-ed
Foot In Mouth Statue, U.K.
Foot-in-mouth statue, Rufford Park, U.K., photo/g-hat

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Legislating the Reinstatement of Terminated Auto Dealers

Expert | RichardSolomon | Jul 12 | retail, op-ed

According to a U.S. senator, General Motors executives have been pressuring individual car dealers to oppose legislation aimed at restoring their terminated franchise agreements and rights.

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Human Element Hits Bottom Line

Member | Ray Borradale | Jun 3 | op-ed

"Our reliance on technology has the potential to destroy businesses if it isn't held in check." -  San Francisco State University psychology professor David Matsumoto speaking in Australia.

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Wall Street Journal: Franchising Omissions Are Misleading

Member | Ray Borradale | May 2 | op-ed

Franchising BlindThis is what makes me angry.

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Is NOW The Time To Look For An Opportunity?

Member | franpro | Oct 7 | op-ed

You may find this hard to believe, but there is still business being done everyday, in the US.

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Expert Advice

IFA Members' "Business Model" Too Weak For Non-Guaranteed Lending?

Member | oldsword | Jul 15 | op-ed

Steve Caldeira, IFA's new president, is focusing his efforts to increase lending to the franchise industry.  Caldeira is lobbying lawmakers to show them  "the steps Congress can take to encourage more banks to lend to franchise businesses."

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Vendor Requires Quiznos Franchisees Pay in Advance

Gossip | Oscar P Hoot | Jul 9 | op-ed
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The bodacious bird has spotted postings on the Toasted Subs Franchisee Association (TSFA) website, the independent trade group for Quiznos franchisees. Quiznos supplier HFS/Havi is now requiring that all Chicago market stores must prepay for their orders either by wire transfer or overnight cashier's check before their delivery is released.

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Blue MauMau, Mavi Marmara and the Net

Expert | Peter Silverman | Jun 13 | op-ed
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When I started blogging here, a franchise lawyer asked me, "Why are you blogging on that site?  Don't you think it's reputation will rub off on you?"

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