August 5, 2009

Nestle Toll House Café By Chip Expands Locations

QSR magazine: Nestlé Toll House Café by Chip, a dessert café and bakery, announced today that it is offering franchising opportunities and area developer franchise agreements in Canada and the Middle East. The franchise system is currently operating in the United States and Puerto Rico. “To fulfill our international expansion goals, Nestlé Toll House Café

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American Bar Association Annual Forum On Franchising Shines Light On Biz Bright Spot

Earthtimes: U.S. franchisors continue to grow outside of the country, with Canada being a prime example as many American companies look north for expansion and out-of-work Canadians seek self employment as an answer to tough times. American company Buffalo Wild Wings Inc. is targeting the Canadian market, ready to serve its famous chicken wings, burgers

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Small Biz Owners Vacation

TheStreet: The image of a serene sunbather on a tropical beach with cocktail in hand doesn’t scream out “small business owner,” and it probably never will. It’s tough enough running any business but owners of small shops with just one or a few employees have their own special challenges – like taking a vacation. Paige

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Gourmet Garden Filling Niche

The Herald Bulletin: Putting a new spin on the popular Community Supported Agriculture farms, Matt and Sherry Gunter began their own version last spring. Targeting the gourmet food market, they offer many exotic and unusual vegetables and fruits. “We are truly trying to fill the gourmet niche,” said Matt. “You aren’t going to find most

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Get More From Linkedin

photo credit: 4_EveR_YounG Going hard and deep into one network, like LinkedIn, is the only way to gain the momentum delivered by consistent work and engagement. When it comes to setting up your profile on LinkedIn make sure you take full advantage of this feature and get the most out of it that you can.

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Let Your Wine Chill Out

The Fayetteville Observer: A year ago at Topsail Beach, Julia Sherron had a Good Idea. Watching her two sons drink from cans insulated with foam coozies, she wondered why there wasn’t a similar product for the wine glass she was holding. “I had my wine glass, and the glass was just dripping,” said Sherron. “I

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