On this date in 1886, pharmacist John Styth Pemberton first sold a carbonated beverage named Coca-Cola as a patent medicine. If you’ve been paying attention, Pemberton first brewed up a batch of Coca-Cola in his backyard on March 29, 1886. That’s 39 days. To read more about the history of Coca Cola, I recommend For […]
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USA TODAY: It began in a flower shop. With the seeds of their parents’ encouragement and a relentless work ethic, brothers Tariq and Kamran Farid grew their once-small family business into the multimillion-dollar venture Edible Arrangements. Last month Edible Arrangements opened its 1,000th franchise, in Cranston, R.I. The fruit-bouquet business has set up shop in
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QSRweb.com: Sarku Japan continues the national expansion of its new free-standing concept, Teriyaki and Sushi Express, with the grand opening of a third New Jersey franchise. Located in North Brunswick, the restaurant, with the tagline “Fresh Happens Here,” features chefs preparing made-to-order sushi and signature teriyaki recipes on a Teppanyaki grill. The new unit is
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‎Franchise India: Advanced Hair Studio (AHS), a US based hair replacement, hair re-growth and hair extension company has launched its first studio in Chennai. The launch is a part of AHS’s strategy to expand its horizon in the fashion conscious metros and mega cities. AHS has already successfully marked its presence in other metropolitans like
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How to know if you have the right qualities to be a successful franchisee, with Tony Melvin. Sydney Morning Herald: Don’t try to reinvent the wheel. In franchisees, I look for people who have an entrepreneurial flair and want to escape the nine-to-five grind and start their own business. But, at the same time, it’s
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A reader wrote: Dane, can you recommend any other good blogs to read? Thanks for that suggestion. Instead of just posting a list in response to your questions, I’m going to start a short interview series with as many small biz bloggers as I can locate. If you’re one, contact me and I’ll profile you.
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Virtual-Strategy Magazine: Maui Wowi Hawaiian welcomes an energetic and talented new franchisee who will soon be serving premium Hawaiian coffees and all-natural fresh fruit smoothies in Locust Grove, Georgia. Amit Patel isn’t your average small business owner. Born in India, Patel relocated to the United States and pursued an education that would further him along
When I was a kid, we’d often stop in at the local pet store just to see the new puppies and kittens that they had in stock. We never had any intention of purchasing anything, and I’m sure we’re weren’t alone. Now, a pet store owner in Beaufort, South Carolina has figured out how to
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Fast Casual: Pinkberry has signed an agreement with one of India’s leading development firms, JMS Corporation, to open locations in the country. Through the deal, India joins 17 other countries that have operating Pinkberry locations. “Critical to opening in India was to find a local partner who shared our values and was singularly focused on
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Business Review USA: Fred Astaire Franchised Dance Studios (FADS), headquartered in Longmeadow, Massachusetts (USA) announced this week the opening of their Beirut, Lebanon dance studio. CEO and President Jack Rothweiler said the opening “marks an important milestone for both the company and Beirut.” As the capitol and cultural center of Lebanon, the city has a
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