June 9, 2009

Brands Eye City Addresses

Calcutta Telegraph: Calcutta might witness a welcome spurt in shop-stops in the next few years, provided franchisees get their brands and location right. A two-day interface between brands and franchisees organised by Franchise India and India Franchise Association in the city recently threw up the verdict that contrary to popular belief, Calcutta is emerging as […]

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Multi-Unit Franchises Provide Opportunity In Time Of Uncertainty

Franchise Key: Franchise Update Media Group (FUMG), a leading industry resource for franchise development, has reported that, for the first time, multi-unit franchises are the new industry majority, providing growth opportunities in these times of economic uncertainty. “Multi-unit franchises are one of the most important drivers of economic growth in the country, and are now

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Chem-Dry Announces Its International Sub Franchise Of The Year Winner

Franchise International: USA-based carpet cleaning franchise Chem-Dry has announced the winner of its International Sub Franchise of the Year 2009 award. Peter Foster, a UK-based Chem-Dry franchise owner, received the award at the Chem-Dry International Convention in Hawaii, USA. Peter operates his Finesse Chem-Dry business with his wife Lisa and was awarded the UK Chem-Dry

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Become Your Own Boss

NEWS.com.au: Necessity is the mother of invention, so use this downturn to recession-proof your career and become your own boss. “Sometimes you crave to be the master of your own destiny” Don’t wait for the tap or for the boss to call for voluntary redundancies. There is no doubt the global economic downturn has been

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Eco-Pizza Pioneers: “Saving The World, One Pizza At A Time”

FranchiseUpdate: Pizza Fusion, a growing chain of organic pizza restaurants, was born from three passions shared by co-founders Vaughan Lazar and Michael Gordon: food, healthy eating, and the environment. As they take their vision global, Vaughan, president, and Lazar, COO, are finding a ready audience of both consumers and franchisees in the niche they staked

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Burger King Brand Ambassadors Spread Chain’s Message

Chain Leader: Burger King Corp. recently invited nine people with ties to the fast-food restaurant chain to Miami headquarters to share company strategy during a daylong session. Franchise top brass laid out company growth plans, new products and marketing to the group, which included attorneys and business leaders with relationships to existing franchisees and minority

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Sopra Capital Buys Hogi Yogi

Private Equity Hub: Sopra Capital II, LLC announced today its acquisition of the Hogi Yogi, Teriyaki Stix, and Yoasis Brands. Sopra Capital II is a private equity and management firm based in Salt Lake City, Utah, which focuses on the acquisition and development of established and profitable franchise brands that are poised for growth. Collectively,

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BumperDoc Auto Appearance & Auto Body Repair Franchise Wins San Diego Chamber Of Commerce Outstanding Emerging Business Of The Year Award

PR Web: BumperDoc, Inc., an automotive appearance & body repair company, was awarded the 2009 Most Outstanding Emerging Business of the Year by the San Diego Chamber of Commerce. BumperDoc was also a finalist in most Innovative Marketing Campaign/Concept and Environmental Action Award. Triston Miller, founder and C.E.O. of BumperDoc, said “It is a magnificent

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