December 30, 2010

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Danks Acquires Magnet Mart And Flatman’s Timber & Hardware

Franchising.net.au: Danks has taken a further step in the expansion of its business in the retail market with the acquisition of the Magnet Mart business and Flatman’s Timber & Hardware. Magnet Mart, which comprises five stores in New South Wales/ACT, and Flatman’s Timber & Hardware, with two stores in Victoria, will join Danks’ growing portfolio

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Cold Stone Creamery Burning Mad At CNBC

New York Post: A new CNBC documentary on franchising has one Scottsdale, Ariz., company ice-screaming mad. Cold Stone Creamery and a franchisee group are threatening legal action against the business cable network, claiming this month’s documentary, “Behind the Counter: The Untold Story of Franchising,” incorrectly portrayed the company as a cold-hearted firm that charges franchisees

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Recession? What Recession? Five Star Painting Franchise Posts 45% Gain In Revenue For 2010

PR Newswire: Five Star Painting Inc. continues to be a big success story in the slumping home services market. Despite a sluggish economy, the painting franchisor posted a 45% percent gain in individual franchise revenue for 2010 and expanded its franchise system nationally and internationally. It is Five Star Painting’s fourth consecutive year of double

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Phoenix-Based Franchise First To Introduce HOA Management Services In Dubai

Franchising.com: Parker Finch, a leading full service community management firm based in Phoenix, announced today it has opened the first US-headquartered HOA management company in Dubai. Ali Tumbi, chief executive officer of a full service real estate company called Aqua Properties, is the joint venture partner. The new entity name is Highrise Owners Association Management

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