January 18, 2010

HomeVestors, The “We Buy Ugly Houses” Company,” Names Houston Franchisee As “Franchise Of The Year”

RealEstateRama: HomeVestors® of America, Inc., known as the “We Buy Ugly Houses®” company, announced that WFI Properties, Inc. of Houston was recognized as “Franchise of the Year” at the HomeVestors Annual Convention in December. In addition, WFI Properties was named the “Top Closer for 2009” in recognition of the large number of homes they purchased.

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Wendy’s Franchisee Cuts Labor With Creative Report

The Open Press: Monday used to be the dreaded administrative paperwork day for the general managers at Frosty Management Corporation. Now these 11 GM’s simply enter a few numbers into their RTIconnect back office software, and then they’re off their computers and back running their restaurants. The process is not only easier, it’s saving their

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CiCi’s Pizza New CEO Michael Shumsky Announces Restructuring Plan

Restaurants & Institutions: Michael R. Shumsky, recently appointed CEO of CiCi’s Pizza, today announced a restructuring plan to better position the company for growth and success in 2010 and beyond. The restructuring has resulted in new organizational re-alignments to better support the CiCi’s franchisees, provide an industry leading experience for its guests and ultimately own

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McDonald’s Now Offering Free WiFi At Most U.S. Locations

IndyPosted: As of this past Friday McDonald’s is now offering free WiFi at most of their U.S. Locations, a service that the company use to charge $2.95 for two hours use. According to Engadget the free access includes 11,500 McDonalds locations throughout the United States. McDonald’s actually announced the free service in mid-December, but it

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PostNet Announces First Integrated Support Centre In Metro Store

Franchising.com: PostNet, the Ultimate Business Support Centre, is pleased to announce the planned opening of the first PostNet location inside the Metro grocery store located on Appleby Line in Burlington, Ontario. A recent study by Mezzanine Consulting showed that consumers and small business owners are busier than ever and looking for one-stop shopping solutions that

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Enterprise Ireland Is Open For Biz With Franchising Companies

The Irish Franchise Magazine: The Irish Republic’s government agency Enterprise Ireland has in its current strategy, Transforming Irish Industry 2008-2010, a new focus on the services sector. Enterprise Ireland was formed in 1998 and has 32 offices nationwide. As a government agency Enterprise Ireland is funded by the tax payers and its own investments, with

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