March 14, 2012

Buford, Wyoming for Sale

Buford, Wyoming, population now 1, will be auctioned at noon April 5. Don Sammons, the town’s sole resident, has put the town up for auction with Williams and Williams, an auction company based in Oklahoma City. This will be the company’s first town to auction, said Amy Bates, the company’s chief marketing officer. Buford sits

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‘Super Size Me’ Generation Takes Over At McDonald’s

Wall Street Journal: When Travis Heriaud decided to spend $40,000 on the grand opening of a new McDonald’s here—sponsoring a book giveaway for local children and hosting a parade of zoo animals—his father, Lee, balked. Lee Heriaud, a 59-year-old owner of 12 McDonald’s restaurants, warned that the event risked erasing cash flow for a full

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Automotive Repair Franchise Christian Brothers Rated Top Automotive Franchise

FranchiseWorks.com: Christian Brothers Automotive, the national automotive repair franchise chain known for creating a “positive culture shock” in the automotive segment, ranked No. 1 in franchisee satisfaction for the automotive category in Franchise Business Review’s 2012 Franchisees Satisfaction Award. As the brand’s fifth-consecutive year on the list of the top 50 mid-size franchise category, Christian

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Australian Franchisees Take Global Awards At Domino’s

Franchising.net.au: A Domino’s multi-unit franchisee has taken the global group’s top award for the third consecutive year. Nick Knight, who owns 16 stores across Sydney, snared the International Gold Franny for his exceptional performance. Regarded as the most prestigious international accolade in the Domino’s group, the award recognises outstanding leadership, integrity and vision, continually showcasing

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Marcus Evans Business Summits

Held throughout the year, Marcus Evans business summits provide a unique environment for industry leaders and professionals to discuss changes within their respective industry, discover solutions to current business issues and network with industry peers and leading decision makers. The invitation only events offer guests the opportunity to meet with potential clients in an atmosphere

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Dickey’s Barbecue Rolls Out A Smokin’ Franchisee Benefits Program

Sacramento Bee: Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants announces the roll out of a new benefits package for franchise owners that will enhance their businesses. “One of the advantages of being part of the Dickey’s family is that we are always looking out for our franchisees,” said Roland Dickey, Jr., president of Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants. “Our new group

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EdServ To Invest Rs 40 Cr In Setting Up E-Learning Centers

Economic Times: Chennai-based e-learning company EdServ said it will invest around Rs 40 crore in setting up instructor-led-training centers across the country. “The aim of opening up EdServ training institutes (EDI) on a national scale, including in towns and rural centers, is to offer aspiring students exam support as well as job-oriented skills support services,”

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