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Dunkin’ Donuts Grows in 2009

Posted Thu, 2010/03/18 - 03:20 by BMM Staff

CANTON, Mass. — Dunkin' Donuts announced this week that in 2009 the firm managed to grow its U.S. chain by 171 stores, which it says was largely outside of its traditional New England hub.

Uno Restaurant Issues Plan for Reorganization

Posted Wed, 2010/03/17 - 14:11 by Corbin Williston

The operator and franchisor of Pizzaria Uno and Uno Chicago Grill filed court documents outlining the proposed restructuring of the company.

Blimpie Class Action Suit Is No Joke

Posted Tue, 2010/03/16 - 18:59 by Lionel Hutz PA

Consumers Ronald Williams and Jennifer Clayton claim to have suffered nearly $75K in damages for not being able to eat a truly double portioned Blimpie sandwich as advertised.

Shane's Rib Shack Takes On Real Estate Burden

Posted Mon, 2010/03/15 - 06:07 by Bob Frankman

Shane’s Rib Shack is offering a buy-back option to franchisees who own their restaurant’s real estate, but would like to switch to leasing. 

Thomas H Lee Buys CKE for $928M

Posted Mon, 2010/03/15 - 05:42 by Bob Frankman

CKE Restaurants Inc., the parent to the Carl’s Jr. and Hardee’s chains, agreed in February to a $928 million buyout offer from private-equity firm Thomas H. Lee Partners.

Interview: NexCen Speaks about Its Franchises

Posted Mon, 2010/03/15 - 00:19 by BMM Staff

NEW YORK CITY —In part two of this three-part series, NexCen Brands' CEO, Ken Hall, and Chris Dull, the president of the firm's franchising arm, NexCen Franchise Management, are interviewed by Blue MauMau on how the firm is supporting its 1,700 franchisees during this time of financial distress for the franchisor.

TCBY Will Offer a Free Franchise for the Right Vlogger

Posted Fri, 2010/03/12 - 18:31 by BMM Staff
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CEO Ken Hall Speaks on the Turnaround of NexCen Brands

Posted Thu, 2010/03/11 - 22:29 by BMM Staff

NEW YORK CITY —From Nov 2006 through Jan 2008 NexCen went on a buying spree, starting with the Athlete's Foot, altogether acquiring nine brands in 14 months. In the end, NexCen bit off more than it could chew.

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Wesfarmers To Acquire Bakers Delight?

Posted Thu, 2010/03/11 - 02:28 by Deanne de Leeuw

A rumour has been floating around for some time that Australia's Bakers Delight franchise is in financial trouble. That its business model does not work; too many of its franchisees were going broke.