July 5, 2011

ACCC Voices Support For Dedicated Resolution Scheme For Franchisees

SmartCompany.com.au: The competition regulator has thrown its weight behind the idea of a dedicated dispute resolution system for franchises, saying the complexities of the sector could warrant such a scheme. The comments echo recommendations of franchising experts, who say a dedicated franchise dispute service would help to cut down on litigation. “It’s about time the

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Franchising In China: A Flourishing Business Model

China Briefing: Among the permitted business activities a FICE can conduct (besides retailing, wholesaling and commission agency activities) is franchising. The nature and use of franchising – and the business circumstances that affect it – have changed dramatically over the past three decades. Today, despite a period of disordered development in its early years due

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Carl’s Jr. Franchise Opens First Restaurant In Canada

Franchise Key: CKE Restaurants, Inc. has announced today that Jove Franchise Development Corporation (“Jove”) has opened the first Carl’s Jr.® restaurant in Canada. According to the information provided, this restaurant is located in Kelowna, British Columbia. and is the first of five Carl’s Jr. restaurants Jove plans to open and operate in Canada. CKE is

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Employee Rewards On A Budget

Having trouble finding a way to thank employees for their hard work when your business is having trouble getting by? USA Today has some advice from SBA head, Karen Mills, that may help. Many employees understand the financial constraints that come with running a business during bumpy economic times and appreciate creative efforts to recognize

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