July 2009

Michigan-Based Companies Form Co-Branding Partnership

QSRMagazine.com: Bearclaw Coffee Company formed a co-branding partnership with Askar Brands, the parent company of Papa Romano’s Pizza, Mr. Pita Sandwiches, Stucchi’s Ice Cream, and CJ’s Brewing Company. Under the agreement, the two Michigan-based companies will allow their franchisees to co-brand two or more of the brands in one location. “By having two brands in […]

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New Gym Open All Hours

Daily Examiner: Now there really is no excuse for not having time to get to the gym before it closes. Jetts Fitness opens its Grafton doors tomorrow and once they’re open for business, they won’t be shutting. The unique Jetts Fitness gym will be open 24 hours a day, seven days a week – every

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The Trojan Frog Strategy

The New York Times: Few people can claim to have created an entire industry from scratch. But Greg Wittstock, who long ago labeled himself “The Pond Guy,” laid the foundation for the multi-million-dollar backyard water-feature industry in 1991 when he started Aquascape Designs, shortly after completing his sophomore year at Ohio State University. From back-breaking

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Beautiful Brands Adds Four Concepts To Franchise Folder

IndUS Business Journal: Beautiful Brands International has had a busy start to 2009 adding four new franchise concepts to its portfolio: The Crusty Croissant, Greenz – Salads for Z’ Adventurous, Dixie Cream Donuts and Kyro Pizza. The Crusty Croissant was first opened in Tulsa, Okla., in March 2008. The restaurant features croissants, crepes, chicken, turkey,

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