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According to the American Petroleum Institute, total U.S. petroleum deliveries, which dropped more than 4 percent in October, have fallen 5 percent from January through October, a rate not seen since the early 1980s.

Kenosha, WI (Blue MauMau) - Barrie Young, president of sales and franchising for Snap-on Tools worldwide, discusses the difficulty of obtaining money, what Snap-on learned from the Great Depression that prepared it for the credit crunch, and fighting cost inflation for its franchise owners.

Kenosha, WI (Blue MauMau) - Barrie Young, president of sales and franchising for Snap-on Tools worldwide, in an exclusive interview with Blue MauMau discusses how the company tries to help franchisees

Florida coupon franchisor Valpak discusses with CNN how coupon cutting, introduced by product franchisor Coca-Cola over a century ago, is becoming popular again.

As New Zealand considers introducing franchise regulation, the timing of this case couldn't be worse.

The traditional print franchise model is dead, according to Printing.com chief executive Tony Rafferty. Rafferty cites a U.K. study that reveals quick print franchise shops as being less competitive than independent printers.

Midas Inc. announced late Monday that consumers are putting off major auto repairs causing three quarters of sliding sales for franchise owners.

Forbes list of NFL's franchises by value hit the stands last week. Its reporters took a best stab at estimating the financial statements of 32 private companies, National Football League franchises.

EMERYVILLE, Calif. (Blue MauMau) – Cartridge World, a chain of ink and toner refilling franchises, announced last week the appointment of Tom Fricke as chief executive officer to replace Burt Yarkin, who resigned in January.

SAN FRANCISCO (Blue MauMau) - On August 20, 2008, the Supreme Court of California denied Mail Boxes Etc petition to have the appeals court decision reviewed.