Bizjournals.com: A new Dunkin’ Donuts franchisee plans to open nine new stores in the Birmingham area by 2017, according to a release today. Star Restaurant Inc., which is headed by Georgia businessman Sadruddin Hakani, is opening its first store in 2013, although the company hasn’t named a location yet. According to the Alabama Secretary of […]
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SmartCompany.com.au: Stationery brand Kikki.K will franchise up to 10 of its Australian stores as it eyes off further expansion in the Asian market, but insists there are no prerequisites for franchisees. Kikki.K, founded in 2001 by Kristina Karlsson and Paul Lacy, has made a name for itself for its unique stationery and gifts, characterised by
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Sydney Morning Herald: Long-established brand Slush Puppie discovers it pays to be diligent before mixing it up in the franchising market. Shortly after iconic ice drink makers Slush Puppie announced plans to sell 90 franchises across Australia, a prompt reality check swayed management to put its grand plans for fast expansion on ice. Who knew
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MarketWatch: franchisEssentials, a consultancy, marketing and development organization for franchise concepts, announced today that it has entered a strategic partnership agreement with venture capital firm, Franchise Foundry. Although a formal merger of the two brands is still forthcoming, franchisEssentials is immediately moving forward as the consulting arm of Franchise Foundry with the President and CEO
northwestohio.com: The official franchisor of IHOP restaurants has severed its agreement with the owner of seven area locations after he was indicted on felony charges last week. Tarek Elkafrawi and 17 other employees were arrested on charges of money laundering, identity theft and harboring illegal immigrants after an FBI raid last year revealed criminal activity.
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Worried about fraud within your company? The Washington Post has a few tips to help prevent it from happening to you. Confirm who’s handling fraud control. “Do a quick and dirty assessment of fraud control,†Edwards said. “One of the questions I always ask [clients] is, ‘What are your responsibilities for fraud and misconduct management?’
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‎Franchise India: The fast food concept Burger Girl, originated in the United States, has entered India via master franchise route. The brand presently has two restaurants in India, one in New Delhi and another in Chandigarh. The USP of the brand is its service, pleasant and warm environment and non-conventional flavours. Its outlets offer a
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PR Web: Granite Transformations, a remodeling services franchise, announces its participation as a speaker at the upcoming International Franchise Expo (IFE) in New York City, June 15-17, 2012. Participating in the “Building a Strong Franchisor-Franchisee Relationship†panel, Granite Transformations’ CEO Mark Johnson, as well as South Jersey franchisee, Joe Rayesky, will speak on how both
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Sun.Star: To reduce the risks of starting a business, consider franchising instead, a consultant said. Franchising consultant and Filipino International Franchise Association founder Rudolf Kotik addressed potential Cebuano franchisees in a seminar on Thursday during the Cebu Food and Beverages Exhibition (Cefbex) held at the Cebu International Convention Center. Kotik said that his over 30
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Sacramento Bee‎: Dickey’s Barbecue Pit is steering growth to Alabama. The world’s largest barbecue chain added another state to its growing list of new franchises by signing on Randy, Rosanne and Lauren Wiggins as its newest owners. “We are thrilled about our first location in Alabama,” said Roland Dickey, Jr., president of Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants,
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