February 15, 2012

As Margins Drop At Home, ‘Desi’ Restaurant Expands Overseas

The Express Tribune: While Lal Qila’s profit margins decrease at home because of rising costs of ingredients, the Karachi-based gourmet restaurant offering a variety of ‘desi’ food in a 17th century, exquisite setting is heading for rapid expansion in many parts of the world in coming months. Having entertained a president, several prime ministers, politicians,

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The Great Franchise Giveaway

StartupSmart: The problem franchisors face in recruiting quality franchisees isn’t a new one, but only recently have industry players begun to offer bold incentives, such as the reduction or elimination of fees. In December, pool and spa franchise Swimart made headlines with the announcement that it will waive its $45,000 joining fee for independent operators

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BoeFly And The International Franchise Association Establish A Strategic Alliance To Expand Credit Access For Franchisees

MarketWatch: BoeFly, the premier online marketplace connecting small business borrowers with lenders, announced today a strategic alliance with the International Franchise Association (IFA), the world’s oldest and largest organization representing franchising, representing the nation’s 825,000 franchise businesses which support nearly 18 million jobs and contribute more than $2.1 trillion in economic output. The strategic alliance

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Jan-Pro Commercial Cleaning Expected To Top 2,000 Franchisees In Brazil By 2014 – Experiencing Strong Annual International Growth

PRWeb.com: Jan-Pro Franchising International, Inc. (Jan-Pro), an established global leader in commercial cleaning, today released its Brazilian business projection of expanding to over 2,000 Jan-Pro franchisees in Brazil by 2014. Having exceeded expectations since its launch of the brand in Brazil, Jan-Pro now plans to open a minimum of six additional regional offices this year

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