January 12, 2012

Three Questions: Scott Gillman, Franchise Magnate

The Star-Ledger – NJ.com: Scott Gillman is the man behind the meals served at popular eateries throughout the state. Gillman and his brother started Mascott Corporation in 1989. Today, they are headquartered in a building they own on Ramsey Avenue in Hillside. The company owns Markers Restaurant, one Seattle’s Best Coffee café, three Cinnabon Bakeries […]

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Liverpool Lettings Franchise Branch Breaks Start-Up Records And Sets Sail For Massive Growth In 2012

2011 has seen Steve Latham, Managing Director of the Concentric Lettings Crosby Branch, and his team clock up an impressive 115 lets, with the staff now working towards a 2012 target of 24 lets per month. PR Web: Steve said: “We’ve had a great 2011. Starting from scratch, I attended my franchisee training http://www.UKFranchiseOpportunities.info in

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Milwaukee-Based Marcus Investments Acquires Verlo Mattress Factory Stores

Furniture Today: Marcus Investments, a firm formed by the Marcus family here, announced today that it has acquired Verlo Mattress Factory Stores, the franchisor that supports more than 40 Verlo stores around the country. The investors did not disclose the terms of the deal for Verlo, which they described as the nation’s only franchisee model

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Franchisee Lawsuit Against Quiznos Dismissed

Pittsburgh Tribune-Review: Three dozen franchise owners in Allegheny, Beaver, Lawrence and Westmoreland counties have apparently settled their racketeering lawsuit against Denver-based Quiznos. U.S. District Judge Lisa Pupo Lenihan on Friday approved a motion to dismiss the case. The motion doesn’t provide details of a settlement. Lawyers for both sides and a company spokesman couldn’t be

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Margaritas Makes Move

Seacoastonline.com: A seasoned franchisee is bringing Margaritas Mexican Restaurant to the Philadelphia area, the company announced in a statement. After successfully expanding the brand in New England through corporate stores since 1985, Margaritas Mexican Restaurant has grown to 23 locations. There are 22 in New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Maine and Connecticut, while the chain’s first franchised

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Papa John’s Announces Incentives For Franchisees

Louisville Business First: Papa John’s International Inc. is looking to grow domestically in 2012, after celebrating the opening of the company’s 3,000th North American restaurant in 2011. The Louisville-based pizza chain has announced its 2012 Development Incentive Program, which includes no franchise fee and a royalty waiver for up to 18 months. “Our brand is

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