PR Web: The Franchise Media Update Group in San Jose, California, reported that inquiries from entrepreneurs interested in buying a franchise opportunity are down nearly half. Some experts believe the slowdown in franchise inquiries is a result of too many opportunities. The International Franchise Association (IFA) report that there are over 3,000 franchise businesses offering […]
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Times 24: A diet and fitness instructor who helps others shed the pounds has gained another accolade. Lindsey Peters was named a finalist in the Rosemary Conley Franchisee of the Year Awards. The Panshanger woman, who was worked for the chain for nearly 15 years, runs classes in WGC, Ware and St Albans. It is
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Milwaukee Business Journal: Aaron Rents Inc. has bought 35 stores from Rosey Rentals LP for an undisclosed sum. Atlanta-based Aaron Rents said Rosey Rentals operated 35 Aaron’s Sales & Lease Ownership franchised stores in six Southeast states that generated $45 million in total annual revenue. The stores will now be company-operated by Aaron Rents. “As
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Franchising.com: The Forzani Group Ltd., Canada’s largest retailer of sporting goods is proud to announce its partnership with Hockey Canada. For years, The Forzani Group’s banners have been synonymous with hockey in Canada and now the company is taking its support for Canada’s beloved sport a step further, as the Official Sporting Goods Retailer of
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Bizjournals.com: Dunkin’ Donuts, which has plans to expand in the Central Texas region, is opening up a Round Rock location on Dec. 15. The Round Rock shop — which is owned by NOF Investments, a Dunkin’ Donuts franchisee — is giving away free Dunkin’ Donuts travel cups and a 2 oz. sample of coffee to
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CNNMoney.com: Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Inc. (KKD) is getting smaller in more ways than one. While once again warning it may shutter a “significant” number of stores, Krispy Kreme said on Thursday’s earnings call that operators in New York and Phoenix have opened smaller stores with lower labor, supply and other costs, ones that could be
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SmartCompany.com.au: Looking ahead to 2009, more people are expected to consider buying a franchise as the job market shrinks and unemployment grows. To buy and operate a successful franchise requires more than just having the cash to pay for it. Potential franchisees must be prepared to do some hard yards to research and understand the
QSR magazine: Sandella’s Flatbread Café has finalized a deal with franchisee, Ronald Roan, to bring two units of the hit fast-casual concept to Birmingham, Alabama. With more than 130 locations operating, Sandella’s Flatbread Café is the largest flatbread concept in the world. Each of Sandella’s healthy and delicious menu items are built in four steps
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As the economy tries to work its way out of a rut, jobs have become less plentiful. TugLink understands how hard it can be to find the work you are looking for. For the past 2 years they have been helping unemployed individuals, or those that simply just want a change, find new jobs that
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Franchising.com: Boardwalk Fresh Burgers & Fries franchisee, Nadin Samnang, recently opened his first Boardwalk location at the Worldgate Center in Herndon, Virginia. Boardwalk Fresh Burgers & Fries is a Maryland-based fast casual restaurant chain that brings the boardwalk experience to life through delicious made to order burgers and their famous Boardwalk fries. Samnang’s store opened
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