I’ve said before that this rumor from Jason Calacanis seems like the direction retail is heading: The store could just be a showroom with display units of appliances and “geniuses” running around showing you the top 25 vacuums in action. Or the top 10 juicers actually making juice. It could be Consumer Reports meets the […]
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‎FranchiseKey.com: Abacus Care head office has announced that it has welcomed another new franchisee, Sukhy Bains, for his 2nd week of training. Following his training, he will be taking on the Leeds & Bradford franchise. Sukhy Bains commented, “Abacus Care has provided me with the opportunity to build on the excellent reputation it has built
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Next up in our series of interview with the Walmart’s Get on the Shelf contestants is with Patty Mueller, CEO President of Idea Factory, Inc. and the creator of the Rinse Ace Sink Baby Rinser. What product did you submit to Walmart’s Get on the Shelf contest? Rinse Ace® Sink Baby Rinser Where’d the idea
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Speaking of the Shark Tank, Nashville chef Shawn Davis was on the show last year asking for a $200,000 investment for 40% of his company that made shrimp hamburgers. Well the sharks weren’t biting that night, but Davis wasn’t concerned. After all, all publicity is good publicity: His wife and daughter were crushed when he
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‎Franchise India: Ferns ‘N’ Petals, a florist brand has opened its second franchise store in Kadri, Mangalore, the first one being in Lady Hills. This is company’s 17th store in south India. The new store is one of FNP’s major ventures in the region and is dedicated to provide consumers an unparalleled selection of a
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The Irish Franchise Magazine: PuriFry, the fryer management franchise, has joined a cutting edge scheme, designed to promote high standards of health and safety practice among UK contractors. PuriFry recently received accreditation for its company-owned operation from SAFEcontractor, which will now be rolled out to its franchise network. Expanding as a franchise network, PuriFry is
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Shark Tank is back for a third season on ABC in the United States. I haven’t had an opportunity to sit down with the first two episodes yet, but I will review them after I get the chance. What have you thought of them and of the entrepreneurs and their ideas so far? If you
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CNN Money: A small Seattle-based company hit it big after snagging the first-ever license to make Angry Birds baby products. SwaddleDesigns, a company started by husband-and-wife team Jeff and Lynette Damir, sealed the deal with Angry Birds creator Rovio Entertainment last year. The company will be rolling out a line of baby clothes bearing the
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PR Web: Wing Zone, an Atlanta-based restaurant franchise system, has launched a major international expansion program – all part of its corporate re-branding initiative with its focus on flavor. Keeping a brand relevant to the pulse of the market is crucial to success for today’s restaurant brands. Think McDonald’s shift from clowns and playgrounds to
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RestaurantNewsRelease.com: Equipped with a new prototype featuring a dine-in model and a user-friendly menu, Teriyaki Madness is looking to bring its authentic Asian dishes and signature sauces to the Southwest United States, providing potential franchisees with an opportunity to offer an alternative to the typical fast-food burgers and sandwiches. Capitalizing on a special niche in
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