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Credit Crunch Puts Kabosh on Franchising

Mon, 19 Apr 2010 02:16:27 -0400

Franchisors at the IFE franchise show in Washington, D.C. say the credit crunch is making it more difficult for potential franchisees.

Ben's Chili Bowl Wants to Franchise

Dec, 18 Apr 2010 23:44:22 -0400

For 51 years, Ben's Chili Bowl has been a family-owned greasy spoon. Now it is on the verge of becoming a franchise. WaPo

Franchisors See Opportunity in High Unemployment

Mon, 19 Apr 2010 00:00:00 -0400

Companies looking for high-quality franchisees see the high unemployment rate as an opportunity.

Toyota to Pay Government $16.4M

Mon, 19 Apr 2010 10:05:28 -0400

Toyota Motor Corp. has agreed to pay a record $16.4 million fine for allegedly failing to notify the Department of Transportation (DOT) of a "sticky pedal" defect in its cars for at least four months after learning of the problem.

KFC Losing Market Share Despite Gimmicks

Mon, 19 Apr 2010 10:50:35 -0400

AdAge reports that the chain formerly known as Kentucky Fried Chicken isn't seeing much payoff after a series of highly-publicized stunts.