Bizjournals.com: Swisher Hygiene Inc. has acquired the hygiene and chemicals business operated by Lasfam Investments Inc., its franchisee in Vancouver, British Columbia. Lasfam operates a restroom-hygiene business under the trade name “Sani-Service.†The company was founded in 1995. The deal is valued at nearly $1.7 million in cash, and the assumption of liabilities and a […]
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KXXV News Channel 25: One of the world’s largest franchising companies based in Waco has sold. The Dwyer Group, valued at $150 million, provides a variety of service-based franchises like Mr. Electric, Mr. Rooter, and Rainbow International. They also own and operate 37 full-service glass stores in Maine, Vermont, and New Hampshire. It is sold
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NEWS.com.au: Almost a quarter of Australian franchise owners have major disputes with their parent company, often taking legal action. This year almost one in 10 franchisees left their business and a third complained that they were being ignored by the franchise owners, according to the Franchising Australia 2010 report. Report co-author Professor Lorelle Frazer said
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Bizjournals.com: A Color Me Mine franchisee has signed a five-year lease at the retail development at 21st Street North and Maize Road. The store will be located between the Cold Stone Creamery store and Powell Jewelry. The store owner, Michael Kucharski, says the business should open in late January or early February to accommodate the
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Franchising.net.au: Grocery and liquor wholesaler, Metcash, has signed as a national donor to Foodbank, Australia’s largest hunger relief organisation. By signing up as a national donor in all states, Metcash will be able to adopt a more strategic approach to developing and broadening its relationship with Foodbank. The new partnership will create the opportunity for
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Mirror.co.uk: Buying into a franchise at just 25 can be daunting, but Philip Edwards of Newbury, Berks, is enthusiastic about his opportunity. He took over his local Mac Tools franchise in July. After weighing up all the pros and cons I decided that Id be gutted if I didnt go for it and give it
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Times LIVE: Sector developments have also created a number of potential opportunities for prospective and existing players. Locally, franchising experienced a shake-up in line with the rest of the economy and grew just 3.8% over the past two years. While this was less than the 11% between 2006 and 2008, the sector did not contract
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Tulsa World: A part-owner of Dollar Rent-A-Car franchises in Washington and Oregon has filed a lawsuit that seeks to halt the proposed acquisition of Tulsa-based Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group Inc. by Avis Budget Group Inc. Filed Wednesday in U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington in Seattle, the lawsuit alleges the proposed acquisition
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FranchiseUpdate: I begin this column by stating where I am going with this piece. I am going to put franchise sales legislation and regulation under the microscope, and ask the penetrating question of whether it is, or is not, necessary. (Similar questions should be asked about franchise relationship legislation, but I will leave that for
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Franchising.net.au: Everyone starts out in business expecting to be successful but it can be a long hard road to reach the top. However there are some ways to give yourself a head start. To be a great franchisee there a few key characteristics that will help you become successful, such as the skills of communication
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