December 24, 2009

BookKeeping Express Inks Franchise Agreement To Open Office In Phoenix Area

Franchising.com: BookKeeping Express, the first U.S. franchise focused solely on outsourced accounting services, announced today that it has signed a franchise agreement with Red Mountain Bookkeeping to open an office in Mesa, Arizona. The new BookKeeping Express office will open in early-January 2010 at 4801 E McKellips, Suite 104, Mesa, AZ 85215, will serve the

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Burnishing A Brand By Selecting An ‘Idol’

New York Times: While companies focus most of their marketing on persuading people to buy their products, internal marketing can also help their brands. These days, many customers care about how companies treat employees. That’s the thought behind an “American Idol”-style competition called Voice of McDonald’s. Now in its third iteration, the competition gives McDonald’s

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Sonesta Announces First US Franchise — The Sonesta Hotel Orlando Downtown

CNNMoney.com: Sonesta International Hotels Corporation today announced the company’s first property in its new US franchise program, the Sonesta Hotel Orlando Downtown. Effective January 17, 2010, the 341-room, upscale hotel will operate under the Sonesta flag. The announcement of the 31st Sonesta hotel worldwide, is the result of the recent franchise agreement between Sonesta Franchise

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Franchise Biz Plan Examples

Select Your Franchise: Lenders always worry about the ability of a new franchise to provide enough income for the owner to live on and service any borrowings they have, particularly in the early years. Luckily, many franchisees have a supportive partner behind them who often continues to earn a regular wage. The additional household income

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