November 2009

$1 Deal May Boost Profits

Burger King is counting on a $1 double cheese-burger promotion to boost sales and traffic during the economic downturn. But franchisees argue that it’s hurting their profits. MiamiHerald.com: Alexis Parrish treated herself to two $1 double cheeseburgers for lunch Thursday at a Miami Burger King. But Parrish, a 20-year-old art student, didn’t buy any soda

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Krispy Kreme Awards Franchise Development Rights For Thailand

Reuters: Krispy Kreme Doughnut Corporation announced today that it has entered into an agreement with KDN Company Limited for the development of 20 franchise Krispy Kreme retail shops in Thailand over the next five years. KDN Company Limited is majority owned and operated by Ms. Ausanee Mahagitsiri, eldest child of successful Thai industrialist Prayudh Mahagitsiri.

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Home Helpers And Direct Link Recognize Outstanding Franchise Owners

dBusinessNews: Home Helpers, the nation’s leading senior care franchise specializing in non-medical and personal care and companionship for seniors, recently presented 19 deserving franchise owners and caregivers with awards recognizing everything from excellent customer service to outstanding marketing initiatives to dedicated leadership. Each individual was honored at the company’s annual national conference in Orlando, Fla.,

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Recession Boosts Prestige Nursing

The Franchise Magazine: Nursing and care agency franchise Prestige Nursing has doubled the size of its UK franchise network after recruiting five new franchise owners. The franchise owners have purchased territories in South West London, Nottingham, Blackburn, North Manchester and South Hampshire. “If anything, the recession has had a positive effect on our business,” said

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