May 11, 2010

Not Quite Scentsy

BigNews.biz: The Scentsy franchise took the idea of Scentsy candles to a whole other level. With over 80 scents and 25+ different warmers to choose from, Scentsy is the best choice for flameless candles. However, there are always competitors who also want to make an effort to sell such a fabulous product. Companies like PartyLite […]

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Children’s Orchard(R) Store Evolution Yields Strong Results

Franchising.com: The Children’s Orchard “store of the future” and refined franchise model has arrived, racking up increased sales and high marks from its core customer base of spending-conscious, Internet-savvy moms and their kids. As it celebrates its 30th anniversary, the children’s upscale-resale concept isn’t standing still. Larger stores, a reconfigured layout, and an emphasis on

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Children’s Art Education Conference Focuses On Creative Excellence

PR-inside.com: The National Harbor in Maryland near Washington DC provided a vibrant backdrop for Abrakadoodle remarkable art education’s 6th annual conference held April 30 – May 2, which was well attended by Abrakadoodle franchise owners and their staff from locations nationwide. The conference kicked off Friday night with a reception at the Art Whino Gallery

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Coffee Chain CEO Walks Away

Food Week: Rod Wakefiled, CEO of The Coffee Club, has stepped down after 12 years in the role. A search for his replacement is understood to be underway, with co-directors Emmanuel Drivas, Emmanuel Kokoris and John Lazarou to oversee the company’s operation in the meantime. Drivas told Franchising Magazine Wakefield had had an invaluable contribution

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Typos Can Mean Big Bucks

WalletPop reports that typos can do more than damage the credibility of a publication. Penguin books in Australia recently had to reprint 7,000 copies of a now-collectible book. Correcting that typo will empty the publisher’s pockets of nearly $19,000. But if you find a book with a similar mistake, it could fill yours. When typos

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