March 2012

Carbon Tax To Add Costs To Lease Agreements: Zarraffa’s Coffee CEO

Franchising.net.au: The CEO of franchise chain Zarraffa’s Coffee has spoken out about the cost of the Federal Government’s Carbon Tax after lease negotiations reveal landlords may be looking to pass on the expense to tenants. Kenton Campbell revealed the inclusion of special conditions to cover the expenses of the tax in the fine print of […]

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Jasper’s Catering Franchise Shortlisted For Best Franchisee Marketing Support At The Franchise Marketing Awards 2012

PR Web: Jasper’s is delighted to have been shortlisted for Best Franchisee Marketing Support at the Franchise Marketing Awards, which recognise the most innovative and effective marketing campaigns in the industry. Six other franchise businesses have been shortlisted alongside Jasper’s including McDonalds, Chemex and the Creation Station. Director of Jasper’s Catering Franchise, Nathan Siekierski, said:

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Gino’s East Sues Highland, Mishawaka Franchisees

nwitimes.com: Gino’s East is suing a Highland and Mishawaka franchisee for copyright infringement, claiming the locations have continued to use the company’s branding after it terminated the franchise agreements weeks ago. Gino’s East Services LLC filed the federal civil suit Monday evening against Shamrock Management Group of Highland LLC and Gino’s East Pizza of Mishawaka

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Maui Wowi Hawaiian Opens The Doors To Their Fifth Coffee And Smoothie Location In Saudi Arabia

PR Web: Maui Wowi Hawaiian Coffees and Smoothies, announces the opening of a new store location for Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Master Franchisee, Mohammed Alhumaidhi. This is the fifth location for Alhumaidhi, located in Southern Riyadh City, in the Al Badeah area. This brings the total to six Maui Wowi locations throughout Saudi Arabia. “The

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Baskin-Robbins Targets Edmonton In Expansion Plans

Edmonton Journal: Baskin-Robbins is expanding its chain of Canadian franchises, with Edmonton as one of its targets for growth. The world’s largest chain of ice cream specialty shops is also giving new and existing stores a facelift. “We are actively seeking new Baskin-Robbins franchisees throughout Canada,” Bob Tipple, director and general manager for Baskin-Robbins Canada,

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Local Franchisee Bringing The Second Mooyah Restaurant To Mckinney Community

RestaurantNews.com: McKinney MOOYAH lovers can officially celebrate. The better burger brand serving the best fries and shakes around is opening its second McKinney location which showcases the brand’s latest restaurant design this March at 3201 El Dorado Pwky on the corner of El Dorado Parkway and Hardin Boulevard. Franchisee Gilbert Ramirez and his wife Melissa

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Valuable Tool For Franchisees Needs Some Muscle

Financial Post: A franchise disclosure document is intended help franchisees make informed investment decisions about buying a franchise. Prospective franchisees should be comforted by the legislation in Ontario, Alberta, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island and Manitoba that recognizes the inherent imbalance of power in the franchisor-franchisee relationship, and tries to address that by giving franchisees

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Snap-On Tools Franchisees Bypass Traditional Lenders

StartupSmart: Tool franchise Snap-on Tools Australia has established a private funding offering in a bid to attract franchisees, effectively cutting out traditional lenders in the franchise market. Operating in Australia for more than 20 years, Snap-on Tools imports and distributes automotive hand tools, power tools, tool boxes, tool storage and automotive diagnostic tools. The Snap-on

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Top Franchise Performers In 2011 Recognized By TWO MEN AND A TRUCK® Moving Company

MarketWatch: TWO MEN AND A TRUCK®, the largest franchised moving company in North America, recognizes its top franchise performers this week by naming the company’s “Achievement in Excellence” (AIE) winners. The top 14 locations out of the company’s 200 plus franchise locations are announced. Franchisees Mark Snyir and Chad Arnold were recognized for their Sacramento

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