April 19, 2011

Franchising’s Credit Crunch

CSP Daily News: Franchisees would not have to scrounge for capital if franchisors provided lenders with detailed information about the brands’ performance and plans, according to findings presented at a recent event focusing on franchising’s credit crunch. The revelation seemed to stun some on the 200-plus attendees, who were drawn from the “C” suites of

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Franchise Direct Releases Its 2011 List Of The Top 100 Global Franchises

Marketwire: Franchise Direct has published its annual ranking of the Top 100 Global Franchises. Their third-annual list and report provides a definitive assessment of international franchising. There is no sign that American franchises are stalling their international growth this year. In fact, Franchise Direct’s Top 100 proves just how integral a global presence is for

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Franchise UAE Signs Over $10m Deals

Emirates: Franchise UAE 2011, the largest national franchise and trade show, recorded business deals valued at over $10 million (Dh36.8 million), of which one-third came from Emirati investors. The three-day event was visited by over 700 investors who engaged in one-on-one meetings with representatives from 50 brands covering diverse business segments. “The overwhelming response to

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NZ Franchising More Cautious Since Quake

Franchising.net.au: The increasing confidence of New Zealand’s franchise community was dealt a heavy blow by the Christchurch earthquake, according to the latest survey from Franchize Consultants. In the April 2011 Franchising Confidence Index, franchisor sentiment toward general business conditions is seen to have substantially deteriorated and while franchisors are still generally positive about forthcoming growth

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