TheFranchiseHound: Franchising in Europe is all about growth and being consistent, whether you are selling hamburgers or vacation accommodations. These concepts can serve as good lessons for franchisees here in the states who are looking to get ahead in this dire economy. Franchises are far more accepted as a means to do business in the […]
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Zacks.com: Jamba Inc, which currently operates more than 752 stores, recently announced the opening of its first franchised store in Massachusetts with a new franchisee Corey Peterson, who boasts an experience of 17 years in the restaurant business. To further boost its presence in the state, the company plans to open an additional 3 stores
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Financial Post (blog): Stairlifts, scooters, in-home health care, cleaning services, landscapers, home repairs, therapeutic massages — these are all “consumer services†that cater to one demographic in particular: the aging population. And there’s some evidence this is the future of franchising. Seniors, home care and related consumer services have consistently ranked in the Top 5
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Economic Times: The humble vada pav, Maharashtra’s popular staple snack, is set to compete with popular multinational fast food brands, after a venture firm joined hands with two first-time entrepreneurs to help roll out a national chain of restaurants. VenturEast, a southern venture capital firm, has invested $4.7 million, or Rs 21 crore in Goli
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Outlook: It was a lazy Sunday morning in December 1999. After a relaxed breakfast, Milind Patwardhan, secretary of the Sai Shradha residential complex in Thane, was about to switch on his TV when his doorbell rang. It was Sunil Uplap, a mechanical engineer, and he had something unusual to offer—at least for an engineer. Uplap
