December 3, 2009

Diversity Publisher Names 7-Eleven(R) ‘2009 Top Franchise’

Franchising.com: 7-Eleven Inc., which regularly ranks high on annual “best franchise opportunity” lists, has scored another win. The country’s largest convenience retailer will be recognized as one of the top franchise opportunity by three diverse publications â€“ Professional Woman’s Magazine, Hispanic Network Magazine and Black EOE Journal, all published by Olive Tree Publishing Inc. â€“ […]

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Artist Finds Her Niche In Mixed Media Art And Clothing

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At first it might seem that clothing would have nothing in common with a painting business but that’s not entirely true. For Sandra Schulze there is a lot more behind those businesses than meets the eye. Inspired by the photo of her friends’ daughter, Sandra went to work on what would become her first mixed

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Reinventing Applebee’s

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Forbes: Stewart, chief executive of DineEquity, is dressed in a shocking-red St. John pantsuit with toenails to match. She settles into the back of a town car for the 45-minute drive from corporate headquarters, just north of Los Angeles, to a recently remodeled Applebee’s. It’s been a trying couple of years for Stewart. There’s recently

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Payless Shoesource Stores To Open In Philippines

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The Associated Press: Collective Brands Inc. says it will begin opening Payless ShoeSource stores in the Philippines as it continues to push the value brand worldwide. The Topeka-based retailer said Tuesday it will open five stores in the Philippines by mid-2010 with more stores later. The stores will be operated by franchisee Stores Specialists Inc.,

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Sonny’s Barbeque Turns Into The Smokehouse In Tifton

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WFXL Fox 31: The owner of a Tifton restaurant says he has parted ways with the Sonny’s Barbeque chain. Bill Davis says he received a certified letter terminating his deal with the Sonny’s Barbecue chain. Davis claims he lost his franchise because his servers wore t-shirts on Sunday that said “I pledge, I pray” and

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The Chocolate Room Betting Big In Franchise Industry

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Franchise India: The Chocolate Room, the Australian based Chocolate indulgence Cafe aggressively plans for an expansion through franchise route. The company announced to open around 100 cafÃ©s purely through franchise business model. The investment required to take franchise of the brand will range between Rs 20-30 lakh with an average area requirement of 1,000 sq.

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FRO 2009 To Start From Dec 16

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Nepalnews.com: Franchise India and House of Rajkarnikar are jointly organising FRO 2009, a franchise & retail show, in the capital from December 16 to 17. The event, which is the first of its kind in Nepal, will comprise of a trade show and a seminar focusing on the franchising business. According to organisers, FRO 2009

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Obama’s Fave Burger Chain To Invade California, OC

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OCRegister: Five Guys Burgers & Fries is accelerating its California expansion with plans to open 300 units in the state, including several in Orange County. The chain is often dubbed the In-N-Out of the East Coast because its loyal fans, which include the First Family, rave about its hand-pressed beef patties and fresh-cut fries. So

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