May 21, 2012

Dippin’ Dots Looks Forward To Growth Under New Ownership

EON: Dippinâ€™ Dots, LLC, a newly-formed company based in Oklahoma City and funded by private capital, has finalized its acquisition of Dippinâ€™ Dots, Inc, the Kentucky-based manufacturer of the popular flash-frozen ice cream. The acquisition closed on Friday after the U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Louisville, Kentucky approved the purchase earlier this month. â€œThe acquisition process […]

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Organics: The Next Level In Burgers

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Food and Drink Digital: The lunch crowd is out in full force on this gloomy Tuesday afternoon, and business at Carlsbadâ€™s Elevation Burger is hopping. Still, there are a few spots left, and Ron Weinberg leads the way to a two-seater close to the windows. If thereâ€™s a best table in the house, heâ€™s the

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Retravision Latest Chain To Get The Downturn Blues

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The Australian: Electrical appliance chain Retravision is the latest retailer to come under threat after one of its three franchising companies yesterday admitted they were having problems paying suppliers. Owners of 104 franchised stores were yesterday summoned to the Melbourne head office of Retravision Southern, the franchisor and central buying group for the chain in

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Great American Cookies Hosts Father’s Day Baseball Promotion

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QSRweb.com: To celebrate Father’s Day, Great American Cookies is hosting a national contest celebrating the “Great American Dad.” From now through May 28, Great American Cookies fans will have the opportunity to submit a story in 200 words or less detailing why they have the “greatest Dad in America.” Entries can be submitted online. http://www.greatamericancookies.com/

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Today in Entrepreneurial History: May 21

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On this day in in 2000, Mark Hughes, the founder and CEO of Herbalife died. Herbalife is a global nutrition, weight management and skin-care company who’s products are marketed through a network of 2.1 million independent distributors. In February 1980, Mark Hughes began selling the original Herbalife weight management product from the trunk of his

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You Do What?! Australia’s Quirkiest Franchises

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The Age: Ever considered going into the lice business â€“ becoming a professional nitpicker? What about chick-hatching for schools? By name or by trade, Marcella Bidinost highlights some of the more innovative tendencies of the franchising world. While US franchises can lay claim to fast-food cereal cafes and world-championship arm wrestling, Australians are proving just

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Edukart.com Steps Into Franchising

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â€ŽFranchise India: Edukart.com an online education portal has taken franchise route with the launch of its first master franchisee Ganesham Skills Academy in Rajasthan. On its expansion Ishan Gupta, CEO, EduKart.com said: â€œWe are planning to have more and more franchising networks all across the country. Ganesham Skills Academy will be selling the CDs of

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Discover How Banks Can Support Your Franchise Plans

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Richard Holden, Head of Franchising at Lloyds TSB, explains why it is essential for anyone considering investing in a franchise to thoroughly research the market and take appropriate professional advice first. The Franchise Magazine: The first step in selecting the right franchise for you is to eliminate all the brands with investment levels outside your

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Two Closed Subway Shops About To Reopen

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Southend Standard: Two of vacant sandwich shops are reopening under new management. Subway stores in The Broadway, Pitsea, and Fodderwick, Basildon, are reopening their doors after closing last year. Goyash Miah, who also has a franchise on a Subway in Staple Tye, Harlow, has taken over the Pitsea shop and work is under way to

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Dunkin’ Donuts To Add A Bunch Of Locations

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Houston Chronicle: There are more than 7,000 Dunkin’ Donuts shops in the U.S., but only four in the Houston area. The Canton, Mass.-based parent company is about to take care of the local shortage. It recently announced plans to open one new store here next year and 16 more by 2016. Locations have not been

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