msnbc: Some 80 years ago, John Ruocco’s then 16-year-old uncle was struck and killed by a drunk driver in the Bronx. Although it happened years before he was born, Ruocco grew up hearing about the tragedy from his parents, who witnessed it, and vowed to do something about drunk driving. A couple of years ago, […]
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BBC News: Got a great business idea but no money to finance it? It’s the age old problem faced by would-be entrepreneurs. But a new generation of online funding platforms is taking the pain out of raising capital to get new ventures off the ground. The platforms cater for everyone from starving artists to tech
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Alain Karyo, an architect, is the founder of Catamount Glass. The 31-year-old company first made beakers for schools and laboratories, but switched to designing cookware when Alain saw the need for a sturdy alternative to existing glass cookware, reports The Daily Grommet. Catamount’s popcorn popper is made of borosilicate glass that can withstand high temperatures
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PR Web: As a franchise broker with the Business Alliance, Don Samanas recognized the opportunity presented by Firestorm®, a national leader in crisis management, vulnerability analysis, risk mitigation, and business continuity. After learning during the due diligence process of Firestorm and W.W. Grainger Inc. teaming to offer business continuity products and services, Samanas realized the
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Travel Daily News International: ibis, the international economy hotel brand of the Accor group, announced its plan to deploy a franchise development model to support the growth of the ibis brand in China. This new franchising model together with the existing ownership and leased model will grow the ibis network into new locations throughout China.
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Indianapolis Business Journal: The once-formidable Ritter’s Frozen Custard chain could be on the cusp of a turnaround under new ownership that is embarking on a plan to have 100 locations within five years. New York-based TruFoods, which bought the company in May 2008 for an undisclosed price, has spent the past two years revamping the
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Boston Globe: The DD Independent Franchise Owners Group, a Bellingham group that represents many Dunkin’ Donuts franchise owners in the United States, said in a press release that it now represents about 2,300 shops after many shops in the Midwest joined its ranks. The group refers to itself as DDIFO. “With the addition of members
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Going from the microwave to your mouth in mere minutes, The Greeting Cake Company has a cake that will change your opinion on microwaved foods. Unlike most foods that find their way into the device, these cakes come out moist and delicious. With cakes for nearly any occasion, they are the perfect gift or the
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Inc.com: Starting a home-based franchise may seem like an easy way to start a business. It can cost as little as $5,000 to start a minimum-investment franchise, compared to the massive amount you’d spend for a storefront. As a franchisee, you can be an entrepreneur in nearly any field that interests you by tapping into
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Earthtimes: UCMAS Canada Inc. won the Silver Award of Excellence in Franchising, awarded by the Canadian Franchise Association (CFA) in recognition of excellence in franchise operations and franchise network. The Award was presented to UCMAS Canada Inc. at the 19th Annual CFA National Convention on May 3, 2010 during the gala presentation in Mont Tremblant,
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