The Franchise Magazine: Organic upholstery cleaning franchise Safeclean has recruited five new UK franchise owners this year, after experiencing a surge in franchise queries due to the recession and the introduction of its new support initiatives. The new recruits are Brian James, Wales; Kevin Lane, South East London; Ian Duncan, Bournemouth; Kieran Fleming, Oldham; and […]
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Straits Times: The booming franchise industry in Singapore is set to get a lift in standards with the launch of Singapore’s first certified programme to train industry professionals. Some observers say Singapore is shaping up as a regional hub for franchising – which is when a new outlet of an existing business, such as a
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Furniture Today: Mattress Firm will enter Wisconsin next year through a new franchise development agreement with former Sealy executive Chuck Dawson. Dawson, who was Sealy’s senior vice president of national accounts before leaving the manufacturer in early 2008, will develop the Milwaukee and Madison, Wis., markets. He plans to open multiple stores in 2010, the
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Reuters: Salsarita’s Fresh Cantina, one of the nation’s fastest growing, fast-casual Mexican restaurant chains, has expanded catering beyond lunch and dinner to include a breakfast program after testing its acceptance in select markets across the country. Catering menu options include a breakfast burrito bar consisting of eggs, bacon or sausage, Mexican potatoes, salsa and cheese
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FranchiseWorks.com: At a time when many franchise concepts are putting a halt on expansion, Fresh Coat Painters is implementing a new development incentive program designed to maximize potential growth and offer attractive alternatives for independent business owners who may be discouraged by the current economic climate. Offered to all interested independent operators, the benefits of
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QSR magazine: Paisano’s, a six-unit gourmet pizza delivery chain based in Fairfax County, Virginia, announced that it is franchising in Maryland. “This marks the beginning of huge things for Paisano’s,” says CEO Fouad Qreitem. “It was only within the past 10 days we were awarded franchising rights to Virginia; now with Maryland added, let me
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Chicago Daily Herald: McDonald’s Corp. is staking its future in India on burgers made from mashed potatoes, peas and spices. Sumil Mittal says it’s a good bet. Mittal, 19, sits beneath the golden arches at a McDonald’s in Ambala, a small town 125 miles north of New Delhi. He is eating the vegetarian McAloo Tikki
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Trading Markets: Mail Boxes Etc. Caribbean announces the awarding of franchise rights in the Cayman Islands for a multiple Mail Boxes Etc. franchise offering of the world’s leading international provider of business services. The announcement comes from Caleb Enterprises Ltd. (MBE — Caribbean); the Master Licensee for the Mail Boxes Etc. Franchise for the English
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Bizjournals.com: Lion’s Choice on Pine Street, the fast-food chain’s only downtown St. Louis location, closed its doors Monday after failing to negotiate a new lease with its landlord. Tom Ginos, operating partner of Valley Beef LLC, the franchisee that owns the fast food chain’s downtown location and five other Lion’s Choice restaurants in the St.
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NJBIZ: Villa Enterprises Management, in Morristown, said Thursday it opened four new restaurants at the Prudential Center sports arena, in Newark. The restaurants are operated by franchisee Centerplate in Stamford, Conn. The company opened the Villa Fresh Italian Kitchen quick-service Italian restaurants this month at the venue. In total, the four restaurants encompass 2,500 square
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