TheFranchiseHound: Not all franchises succeed, and it can be helpful when considering starting or investing in a franchise to learn from those who didn’t make the grade. This means calling around to failed franchise owners in the area to ask what happened. Often, they’ll be candid and upfront about what didn’t work with their endeavors, […]
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Anyone who has been in an area where major fires have hit know the damage that can occur. However, a new flame retardant from FireIce may help firefighters save homes by stopping the fire in its tracks. “This would be acting as the trees, the forest, the wood on your home. We are going to
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Malaya: Filipino franchisors are setting their sights beyond Philippine shores. Elizabeth Pardo-Orbeta, president of the Philippine Franchise Association (PFA), said franchising can be a top dollar-earner much like exporting products. The group continues to promote international expansion among Philippine franchises even as more than 20 local franchises now have overseas operations. Orbeta, chairman of Wendy’s
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Most people are familiar with the swag bags that guests receive at the Emmys. Arlyne D’Andrea is not only familiar, she was lucky enough to get her company included. A few weeks ago, D’Andrea received an e-mail asking if she’d like to provide jewelry for 800 swag bags given to Emmy winners, nominees, presenters and
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Frances Franzoni has always been passionate about animals and grooming. So, it came as no surprise to the people around her when she decided to enter that industry. After working as a groomer for another company, that was when she decided it was time to go into business for herself, too. “I like grooming dogs,
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TheStreet.com: Red Lion Hotels Corporation announced the company has signed franchise license agreements with the owner of two New Mexico hotels. The two properties are among a group of hotels owned by Positive Investments, Inc., which is also the owner of the Red Lion Hotel Oakland International Airport in Oakland, California. “These hotels operate under
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MarketWatch: 7-Eleven, Inc. announced today that it has agreed to acquire the retail interests of 28 locations from Pacific Convenience & Fuels LLC (PC&F). Located in the western half of the U.S., the acquisition includes sites in California, Oregon, Washington and Colorado. The transaction is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2011, subject
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About – News & Issues: I loved reading today’s New York Times story about the renegade Applebee’s franchisee in New York, who now owns 34 of the chain’s restaurants. His locations average $4.25 million in annual revenue — twice the average Applebee’s, the Times reports. The owner, Zane Tankel, perfectly articulates the way someone can
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Franchising.net.au: A university degree isn’t a prerequisite for profitable franchisees, research house 10 Thousand Feet has found, with its latest survey indicating that the largest proportion of profitable franchisees, at 26 percent, only hold a Year 12 certificate (see graph below). 10 Thousand Feet has also announced its topfranchise awards for 2011, which are presented
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Your Houston News: For Kristl and Lee Franklin, the fact that their business has gone to the dogs is a good thing. The Franklins recently launched Camp Bow Wow, a franchise concept, in Oak Ridge North. The company will offer boarding, day care and pet sitting for area pet owners. Last week, the Franklin’s hosted
