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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!

Cfls If 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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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, 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

This 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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Quiznos New CEO Dave Deno Speaks

Member | Bob Frankman | Sep 27 | op-ed

Dave Deno, the newly promoted CEO of Quiznos speaks about why growth has slowed, store profitability and franchise relations.

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Morphing from Good to Elite Franchise Brand

Member | Ray Borradale | Dec 12 | op-ed

There are many potentially good franchise models in the market that require basic fine tuning to reach their optimum performance.

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Australian Government Fails Franchising

Reporter | Deanne de Leeuw | Nov 5 | op-ed

CANBERRA, Australia - Small Business Minister Craig Emerson has tabled his response to the Australian Franchising inquiry. His response lacks leadership on this issue and plays into the hands of rogue franchisors by allowing them to continue to get away with dishonest and unethical behaviour that is just not accepted in other areas of business.

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SBA Loan Programs Needs A Bear Grylls

Expert | Chris Hurn | Oct 23 | op-ed

In the President's announcement yesterday to raise SBA loan sizes and to help small banks access TARP funds, there is nothing to address the underlying problems of America's small businesses. I yawned. At this grim stage, what small business needs is the equivalent of outdoor survivalist Bear Grylls.

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