June 4, 2010

Caldeira Moves From Donuts To Franchising

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National Journal: The International Franchise Association has tapped Stephen J. Caldeira as its new CEO. He comes to IFA from Dunkin Brands, where he was executive vice president of global communications and chief public affairs officer. At Dunkin’ Brands, Caldeira oversaw worldwide communications, government affairs, corporate social responsibility, customer relations and the Dunkin’ Brands Community […]

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Wise To Franchise

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BusinessWorld Online: Lay Bare, a Makati-based waxing salon, is becoming a familiar sight these days. Since it set up shop in 2006, it has sprouted 24 branches across the country, more than half of which are not owned by its founder. Just as ubiquitous is Lay Bare’s business model of choice: franchising, a method that

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McAlister’s Deli Partners With SecureConnect(R) To Encourage PCI Compliance Among Franchise Community

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Franchising.com: Until recently, many brands have seen PCI compliance as just a buzzword. However, with the influx of security breaches within the restaurant and hospitality industries, hesitation among corporate brands has been replaced with a sense of urgency to protect franchisees and their customers. “PCI compliance has really come to the forefront,” said Kerry Newell,

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Herbalife Hosts Event In Singapore

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cei: Herbalife hosted its massive Asia Pacific Extravaganza in Singapore from May 14 to 16. The main venue was Singapore Expo, which the company also used for its successful 2007 event. Margaret Launzel-Pennes, vice-president, worldwide events and video production for Herbalife, said: “We are excited to be bringing 15,000 people back to Singapore for our

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Spicy Pickle Franchising, Inc. Receives Additional Revolving Credit Line; Reports First Quarter Results

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MarketWatch: Spicy Pickle Franchising, Inc., fast casual restaurant operator and franchisor of its Spicy Pickle and Bread Garden Urban Cafe brands, announced it has secured a $2,000,000 revolving credit line for operating capital. The line is in the form of a convertible promissory note and secured loan agreement. Any outstanding indebtedness bears interest at the

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