International Business Times: A full list of McDonald’s secret menu items. These hidden menu items at McDonald’s will make every meal a happy meal. Some of McDonald’s off-menu items are seasonal while some are even regional. Not to worry, this McDonald’s secret menu items list will come in handy whenever and wherever you are. Just […]
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Financial Times: The amount of money generated by franchising hit a record high of £12.4bn in the past year, according to figures compiled by NatWest and the British Franchise Association. Turnover for the industry rose by £600m last year, a 5 per cent increase on the previous 12 months. The number of companies franchising their
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NY Times: The benefits of driverless cars are potentially significant. The typical American spends an average of roughly 100 hours a year in traffic; imagine using that time in better ways — by working or just having fun. The irksome burden of commuting might be lessened considerably. Furthermore, computer-driven cars could allow for tighter packing
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Blue MauMau: Some of the perennial worst franchises to buy — hoagie sandwich shops, ice cream stops, and auto repair garages — dominate this year’s list. The recession has only helped their failure rates climb. Once again the Small Business Administration has given its banking list to Blue MauMau. We are publishing it to help
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New Zealand Herald: Subway will have expanded into 19 Mobil service stations by the end of the year in a bid to generate greater sales and offer customers more options when they are on the move, the sandwich chain says. Subway is also planning to open an additional 15 restaurants around the country this year.
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1578 – Martin Frobisher sails from Harwich, England to Frobisher Bay, Canada, eventually to mine fool’s gold, used to pave streets in London. 1790 – Alferez Manuel Quimper explores the Strait of Juan de Fuca. 1929 – The first talking cartoon of Mickey Mouse, “The Karnival Kid”, is released. 1977 – The Trans-Alaska Pipeline System
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Ad Age: When Amway approached Candace Matthews about becoming its global chief marketing officer four years ago, her first reaction was: “Oh, I didn’t realize Amway still existed.” That was about eight years after Amway had adopted the moniker Quixtar and tried to shift its focus to online sales in the U.S. Before that, many
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The SBA has been an important resource for many small businesses, but now information can be accessed on the go. The SBA has recently released an app that lets people look up the information they want directly from their phone. Developed and donated as a gift by Palo Alto Software, Inc., the SBAapp will make
Like any other entrepreneur, many mompreneurs share similar qualities that highlight their ability to succeed. The Charlotte Observer has pulled together a short list of some qualities that help mompreneurs succeed. Looking at the big picture and acting on it. In parenting and in business, mompreneurs need to maintain focus on both long-term goals and
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Franchise India: MaxMind EduTech Pvt. Ltd is a Hyderabad based ISO certified education company. The company is looking to open three new branch offices (Delhi, Mumbai and Kolkatta) in India. The company is also planning to set up franchisees in 12 new countries, and thus expanding its presence to 25 countries in 2011. The company
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