August 2011

Barbeques Galore Announces Franchise Opportunities

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Bradenton Herald: Barbeques Galore, the leading retailer of premium grilling and outdoor products since 1980, announces nationwide franchise opportunities. Barbeques Galore successfully operates over forty Company-owned stores, which provide an outstanding foundation to share this business concept with entrepreneurs. Barbeques Galore retail stores are more comprehensive than a barbecue aisle or section typically found at […]

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Is America’s Taco Shop Being Franchised? All Signs (And An E-Mail) Point To “Yes.”

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Phoenix New Times (blog): It appears America’s Taco Shop, the colorful Mexican eatery owned by Terry and America Corrales Bortin, is going the way of the franchise. After spotting a fourth America’s Taco Shop (there are currently two in Phoenix and one in Tempe, and, according to azcentral.com, one will be opening soon in Old

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Smartline’s High Achieving Franchisee Wins Top Award For Fourth Time

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Franchising.net.au: Smartline Personal Mortgage Advisers has named its top franchisees for the past financial year. The winners were announced at a gala awards dinner at Smartline’s annual conference, held in Port Douglas last week. Managing director Chris Acret praised the strong commitment to excellent client experience that was shared by all the winners. “Delivering outstanding

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UFood Restaurant Group Looking To Expand Its Franchise Network Abroad

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The Franchise Key: UFood Restaurant Group Inc. has announced that it has launched an aggressive expansion strategy to identify franchisees who will develop the UFood Grill brand in Europe and the Middle East. UFood CEO George Naddaff commented, “The time is right for our brand to establish a global presence. We have tremendous momentum, everyone

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Take A Vacation

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When was the last time you took time away from your business? If you’re like many entrepreneurs, it has probably been years since the last vacation. A national American Express survey of 500 small business owners showed only 46 percent planned to take a vacation this summer. That’s down from 67 percent in 2006. Business

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Panera Bread Planning To Open Licking County Location

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The Newark Advocate: Panera Bread is coming to Licking County, but a spokesman couldn’t confirm exactly where Friday. “We’re looking at so many locations down there. I don’t know the exact physical presence or space,” said Allen Ryan, with Warren-based Panera franchisee Covelli Enterprises. “I don’t even think there’s been a lease executed yet.” The

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Funding Statements To Avoid

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Are you currently on the look out for some business funding? Business Insider has recently shared a list of ten quotes you should avoid when pitching to an investor. Three of them are below. Have you fallen prey to one of these statements before? “Our product is truly disruptive technology.” If your product really represents

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