May 2012

Billy Baxter’s Franchisees Win $1.22 Million In Damages

Franchise Site

StartupSmart: A franchisee couple has been awarded $1.22 million in damages after a successful appeal against franchisor Billy Baxter’s, prompting an expert to highlight the importance of site selection. Billy Baxter’s, which began franchising in Adelaide in 1992, is a chain of licensed coffee houses, cafés and restaurants, with distinctive décor featuring a cartoon character […]

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Presenting Like Steve Jobs

News

If you need a lesson on presenting, there is no better man to emulate than Steve Jobs. Entrepreneur has pulled together a list of his qualities you should consider. 1. Know the one critical point in your presentation — then make it clear. 2. Acknowledge why people are listening to you. 3. Make an immediate,

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Franchisee Shocked By Two Perkins Restaurants’ Closing

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Buffalo News: Two of the area’s three Perkins restaurants will abruptly close Sunday. The financially troubled chain pulled its franchise licensing, leaving about 40 part-timers without jobs. “It’s a total shock, a complete surprise,” said Philip C. Gelsomino II, CEO of the Restaurant Group, co-owner and operator of the Rochester-based franchisee of Perkins Restaurant &

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Chocolate Room Plans Expansion

Franchise Site

‎Franchise India: The Chocolate Room India an Indian arm of Australia based brand is seeking rapid expansion across India via franchise route. The Chocolate Room India has the master franchisee rights to give away franchisees all across the country. The company has its outlets in Gandhinagar, Baroda, Surat, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Chennai, Bangaluru, Mysore, Indore, Chandigarh,

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Smarter Parking Meters

Inventions

Photo by Ian Sane. The Atlantic Cities: “This week, the on-street parking meters in Santa Monica, California, have evolved to the next state of sentient existence. Now, whenever a car leaves a spot, the meter will reset itself, even if there’s still time left on the meter. The tiny, measured-in-minutes lottery prize of the urban

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North Carolina European Wax Center Celebrates One Year Anniversary With Free Wax Offer

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Franchising.com: European Wax Center Raleigh – Falls of Neuse, is celebrating their One Year anniversary as a leading wax provider in the Raleigh-Durham area. Since its Grand Opening a year ago, it has set a high standard for guest service and loyalty by bringing the latest in hair removal in Cary, Raleigh, North Carolina to

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Computer Explorers Franchise Names Carol Hadley Its New President

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FranchiseKey.com: Computer Explorers, a leading technology education franchise in the US, has announced that it is expanding its services under the leadership of Carol Hadley, its new president. According to the information provided, Hadley is an experienced business leader with a history of producing growth results, most recently with Houston-based Graco Awards. Carol Hadley commented,

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