September 19, 2011

HighMark Franchising Says Proper Franchise Support Crucial During Down Economy

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PR.com: For franchisors looking to at least maintain if not increase the value of their franchise system during the current challenging economy, the key is having the proper support in place, according to HighMark Franchising. HighMark Franchising is a national franchise consulting company with offices in Phoenix and Chicago. Three franchise experts recently formed the […]

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Over 70 Local And International Brands Confirm Participation In Franchise UAE 2011

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AME Info: Over 70 brands from UAE, India, Italy, Iceland, Qatar, Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain and other countries have confirmed participation in the second edition of ‘Franchise UAE’ – the largest international franchise, retail and business opportunity show in Dubai – to be held at Crowne Plaza Hotel, Deira, Dubai, on October 1 and 2,

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Sydney Airport To Give Crust’s Food Court Model A Slice Of New Market

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Franchising.net.au: Crust Gourmet Pizza Bars has just opened its food court concept store selling pizza by the slice at Sydney International Airport. The airport opening marks the start of an aggressive expansion plan for the traditionally strip-located gourmet pizza chain and follows the concept’s introduction in Westfield Sydney’s up-market food precinct and Sydney’s Macquarie Centre

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Bonefish Grill & Outback Steakhouse Win Zagat Top Honors

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Franchising.com: Bonefish Grill and Outback Steakhouse have won top honors in the Zagat’s 2011 National Chain Restaurants Survey. Bonefish Grill, OSI’s polished casual restaurant best known for its big-city bar and market-fresh fish, took six top honors including Top Overall (averaging food, facilities and service ratings), Best Seafood, Top Food, Top Service, Top Healthy Options

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Colleges to Offer Degree Guarantees

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There’s not much you can purchase that doesn’t come with a money back guarantee, except for a college degree. Until recently that is, when fifteen private colleges in the United States began ofering four-year degree guarantees. The Consumerist has more: Battling concerns from parents and students that they’ll toil in school for a half-decade or

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Franchising Structure Can Be Source Of Comfort In Recovering Economy

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Laredo Sun: For many experienced businesspeople, a franchise opportunity can offer a fresh start in the business world and a new challenge. Especially during the recession, when talented executives and managers were losing their jobs at unfathomable rates, franchising remained a strong business structure, as it attracted these individuals. “They called it rightsizing – they

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Fresh Healthy Vending Cites Record Growth, Begins Operating In San Diego

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Vending Times: Fresh Healthy Vending reported record growth in July and August as the market for healthy snacks and beverages continues to widen, and entrepreneurs seek to cash in on the opportunity by becoming FHV franchisees. The vending franchisor, whose business model offers fresh juices, fruits and vegetables, yogurt, organic chips and granola bars through

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A Different Flavor: Longtime Franchisee Starts Up Berry Winkle

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Muncie Star Press: Bud Silverthorn isn’t giving up the deep fryer for the frozen yogurt dispenser. But the longtime Long John Silver’s franchisee is trying something new: Last week, Silverthorn and business partner Ron Switzer opened Berry Winkle, a frozen yogurt shop in a former LJS on Tillotson Avenue. “This is our first yogurt endeavor,”

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