October 2008

Teaching Telecommuting

ZDNet: There is a cultural shift going on, no doubt, as more and more people telecommute. Rising gas prices, greater awareness of our carbon footprints, cost of living considerations, work-life balance, etc., all drive telecommuting. It occurred to me, though, that we can actually teach kids skills and provide them with tools that allow them […]

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Pizza Hut Franchisee Acquires Outlets From Other Franchisee

www.retail.ru: NPC International, one of the largest Pizza Hut franchisees in the US, has completed the acquisition of 99 Pizza Hut units from Colonial Foods for USD35 million. According to information provided by NPC, the 50 dine-in restaurants, three Pizza Hut/Yum! Brand multi-brand units and 46 delivery/carryout units generated USD81.8 million of net sales during

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Souper Salad Franchisee Opens New Buffet In Meridian, Idaho

MarketWatch: Souper Salad, Inc. known for its great-tasting homemade soups and specialty salads at affordable prices announced the opening of a new franchise-owned buffet in Meridian, Idaho, just outside of Boise. The new unit is owned and operated by Bryan and Krista Cromar together with partner Ron Kennedy through Fresh Frontier, LLC. The 4,556 square

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Flip Flop Shops Celebrates Free-Spirited, Adventure-Loving Lifestyle Brand With New Tribute Song

Franchising.com: When Flip Flop Shops President Brian Curin attended the Kokua music Festival in Hawaii last spring, he knew he had found the musical embodiment of the Flip Flop Shops brand as soon as Go Jimmy Go took the stage. Curin was an immediate fan of the Hawaiian-based band’s island sound – an infectious blend

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The National Franchise Exhibition Provides Two Days Of Good Business For Visitors And Exhibitors Alike

Franchise Key: The National Franchise Exhibition and the Growing Your Own Business Exhibition & Conference 2008 was held recently (3 & 4 October) at the NEC Birmingham. The organizers of the event have now announced that the exhibition proved to be a great success with visitors and exhibitors alike commending the exhibition. Supported by the

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Golden Spoon Announces Northern California Franchise Agreement

PR-Inside.com: Golden Spoon, the largest frozen yogurt chain in California by sales volume, today announced the signing of an area development agreement with Pacific Yogurt Partners to develop 30 Golden Spoon franchise locations in the greater San Francisco Bay Area. The new Golden Spoon stores will be located in Contra Costa, Alameda, Santa Clara, and

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U.S. Military Veteran Opens Store Under Little Caesars Veterans Program

International Business Times: Little Caesar Enterprises, Inc. today celebrates another store grand opening under the Little Caesars Veterans Program as former United States Master Chief Navy Counselor Carlis Womack opens his doors for business at 1824 224th Street SWin Mountlake Terrace, Washington. “I am honored to be a part of a growing franchise system that

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DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen Partners With Northern Contours

WACO, Texas – (Oct. 14, 2008) DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen, one of the nation’s leading remodelers, has announced a new partnership with Northern Contours. Northern Contours manufactures wood, veneer and thermofoil components. They use a process called “membrane press” technology which allows for a seamless, consistent finish that is environmentally friendly. “Northern Contours has developed

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