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January 2010
Roberts Brothers Rejoin Mattress Firm
Furniture Today: Harry and Charlie Roberts, who helped lay the foundation for the growth of Mattress Firm, have rejoined the leading bedding specialty retailer. Their new project: To help manage the company’s growing franchise program. The Roberts brothers, who left the company almost a decade ago, were described by officials as savvy operators who will
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Mom Turned Hobbypreneur
Burlington Free Press: Winooski native Kirsten Pringle, 34, has taken her passion for antiquing and made it a full-time job. She is married to Bruce Pringle and they have two daughters, Chanda, 11, and Cassidy, 6. Why have you started Onion River Antiques? I have always loved antiques and shop for them all of the
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Franchising In 2010
QSR magazine: Each year, some companies prosper and others fail, but 2009 was definitely the year that tipped the scales in franchising—and not in a good way. We watched as more companies experienced their toughest times with lead generation for franchise sales, difficulties with franchisee relations, tougher supplier negotiations, and negative consumer sales. Franchise companies
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McDonald’s To Expand Drive-Through Outlets, Franchises In China
Reuters: McDonald’s Corp., the world’s largest hamburger chain, said on Friday that it plans to aggressviely expand drive-through outlets and increase franchise numbers in China in years to come. McDonald’s currently has three franchises in mainland China and just opened its 100th drive-through in the southern city of Zhongshan. “We are not in a rush
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ServiceMaster Clean Awards Most Recent Shane Battier Franchise Scholarship To Devie Basuki Of Los Angeles
Franchising.com: ServiceMaster Clean announced today that Devie Basuki has been awarded one of the company’s distinguished Shane Battier Franchise Scholarships. Selected from hundreds of applicants, Basuki completed a 1,500-word essay detailing how he would utilize ServiceMaster corporate objectives in his business. He is the 11th recipient of the minority franchise award since the program’s inception
“Operating My Well Polished Franchise Is Very Rewarding”
The Franchise Magazine: Despite launching his Well Polished franchise in a recession, business is going really well for franchise owner Nick Gregory who is on target to achieve a £30,000 turnover by the end of his first year of trading. “The entire Well Polished franchise network has benefited from the economic downturn,” confirms Nick. “This
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Franchiseek International Opens Up Gateway To Franchising Across The Americas
Franchise News International: Franchiseek Limited is pleased to announce the appointment of Paul Segreto, President, CEO and founder of FranchisEssentials as it’s exclusive Global Alliance Network Partner for the development of Franchiseek’s USA, Canada, Mexico and Brazil franchise portals. Paul Segreto brings a unique perspective, entrepreneurial spirit and extensive industry experience to franchise marketing and
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USOC Takes Aim At Subway Ad For Suggesting Olympic Tie-In
QSR Web: Subway is one of a small number of U.S. businesses that are attempting to latch on to the upcoming Olympic fever by creating advertisements that relate to but don’t name the official event. As a result, the U.S. Olympic Committee (USOC) has responded by issuing a statement regarding what the group calls ambush
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Franchise Direct Releases Comprehensive Study On Food Franchising
SYS-CON Media: Franchise Direct has enhanced its reputation as one of the internet’s top resources for franchising data with the release of its definitive study on food franchising. The world-leading franchise portal has just released six new reports on various food franchise sectors. Combined with its 2009 reports on pizza, ice cream and coffee franchising,
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