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Waffle House, Central Florida franchisee duke it out

Thu, 04 Dec 2008 14:38:28 GMT

The franchisee that owns all 90 Waffle House restaurants in Central Florida has filed Chapter 11 bankruptcy largely to stop the parent company from kicking it out of the 1,600-store system.

Pizza Patron Named Exclusive Pizza Vendor for American Airlines Center

Thu, 04 Dec 2008 14:38:04 GMT

DALLAS, Dec. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Pizza Patron, the premier Latino pizza brand, has executed an agreement with the American Airlines Center to become the venue's exclusive pizza vendor. The company will operate six concession outlets on the upper and lower levels of the arena concourse.

Australian Gov Rejects "Unconscionable Conduct" and Responsibily

Thu, 04 Dec 2008 14:37:15 GMT

CANBERRA, Australia (Blue MauMau) - On Monday the Australian Senate Standing Committee on Economics agreed that there is a need to look into unconscionable conduct in franchising practices but the "Majority" deferred the responsibility to Courts and the ACCC.

Berecz Named Executive Director for Association of Subway Franchisees

Wed, 03 Dec 2008 15:50:00 GMT

Illya Berecz has been appointed as the Executive Director for the North America Association of Subway Franchisees.

Dunkin Independent Franchisee Association Names Coen Acting President

Wed, 03 Dec 2008 16:00:00 GMT

Bellingham, MA (Blue MauMau) - The largest independent Dunkin' Donuts franchisee association has named Jim Coen as its new acting President and Chief Operating Officer.

Personal Fitness Training Franchise Introduces Bold New Fitness Goals

Thu, 04 Dec 2008 15:30:02 GMT

Company guarantees all clients that they will achieve their weight management and fitness goals or Personal Training Institute will give 6-months of free training sessions. Company expects franchise location growth in 2009.

Massage Envy opens new spot

Wed, 03 Dec 2008 16:10:00 GMT

ST. GEORGE - Massage Envy, a massage therapy franchisor, is opening their second location in Pineview Plaza on the "Washington side of town" and hosting the official grand opening celebration Tuesday.

Conditions for franchise opportutities - Joel Libava - Small Business

Thu, 04 Dec 2008 16:20:05 GMT

Joel discusses the economy, and how the franchise industry is being affected, with Jim Blasingame, "The Small Business Advocate."

Auto Manufacturers Blame Others, Deny Crisis and Protest

Fri, 28 Nov 2008 14:35:19 GMT

This week Cerberus Capital Management, the firm that bought 80 percent of Chrysler Corporation from Daimler last year, while in talks to buy the remaining 20 percent it does not yet own, experienced the eye popping collapse of the American automobile manufacturers' comeuppance.

Thanksgiving Day: A Remembrance of Bob Baber

Fri, 28 Nov 2008 14:34:52 GMT

Today marks the second anniversary of Bhupinder "Bob" Baber's tragic death, the day he walked into a Quiznos restaurant in California and shot himself three times. His desperate plea written in his suicide note was meant to be read by his family, the franchise community, the media and others, in hopes that the government would conduct an investigation into what he called "the systematic deceitful business practices of this franchisor."

Jamba Juice Tests Organic Fast Food

Tue, 25 Nov 2008 15:12:36 GMT

SEATTLE (Blue MauMau) - Jamba Juice announced that it will test serving organic fast-food. Organic To Go, a chain serving certified organic foods and snacks, will supply branded salads, sandwiches, wraps, cookies and yogurt parfaits to a few select Southern California and Washington Jamba Juice stores.

Franchise Growth Outlined at Johnnie's Dog House

Mon, 24 Nov 2008 14:15:44 GMT

PRESS RELEASE: Philadelphia, PA (November 5, 2008) - Johnnie's Dog House Franchising, LLC, a new and upcoming retail food franchise which provides its customers "The Foods You Crave" in multiple business formats that compete locally and nationally, announced today that it has surpassed the benchmark of 25 franchises sold.

Buying into the franchise business

Mon, 24 Nov 2008 14:13:44 GMT

There are 310 franchised businesses here, with an estimated combined turnover of more than ?2.5 billion employing 27,000 staff, writes Frank Dillon THE IRISH Franchising Association is in celebratory mood this week. Last night there was a gala dinner and an awards function marking its 25th anniversary, while a two-day exhibition starting today in the RDS in Dublin will highlight the opportunities in this business sector.

Michael Phelps Declares His Allegiance to SUBWAY

Mon, 24 Nov 2008 14:13:11 GMT

SUBWAY(R) restaurants, one of the most successful global chains in the QSR space, announced today a long-term partnership with world champion swimmer Michael Phelps. Mr. Phelps will be representing the brand across all marketing channels and joins an impressive list of athlete partners that have included Michael Strahan, Ryan Howard, Kimmie Meissner, Tony Parker, Laila Ali and Reggie Bush.

Princess Beauty & Spa looking to expand overseas

Mon, 24 Nov 2008 14:07:52 GMT

Princess Beauty & Spa, a 20-year-old beauty-centre chain, will seek spa business opportunities overseas next year, as it believes there is more room to grow this segment abroad than at home.

Smoothie Franchise News: Organic To Go Teams with Jamba

Mon, 24 Nov 2008 14:05:52 GMT

Seattle--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Organic To GoTM (OTCBB: OTGO), the nation's first fast-casual café chain to be certified as an organic retailer by the USDA, today announced that it has partnered with Jamba, Inc. (NASDAQ: JMBA), the parent company of Jamba Juice, to provide its organic and natural food offerings at Jamba Juice locations in Los Angeles and Orange County, California and Bellevue, Washington.

Jamba Appoints New Chief

Tue, 25 Nov 2008 16:10:00 GMT

EMERYVILLE, Calif. (Blue MauMau) - Jamba, Inc. announced on Monday the appointment of James White as president, chief executive officer and member of the board of directors. He begins his new position on December 1, 2008.

MaineBusiness.com | The Takeaway: Thinking of a franchise?

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 15:30:00 GMT

Newspaper reporter in Maine reports on franchising as an opportunity for some...

NexCen Brands Appoints New Chief Financial Officer

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 14:31:57 GMT

NexCen Brands Inc., parent company of Maggie Moo's, The Athlete's Foot, Great American Cookies, Pretzel Time, Pretzel Maker, Marble Slab Creamery, Shoe Box New York and non-franchised Bill Blass, announced yesterday the appointment of Mark Stanko as its new chief financial officer, along with news of the appointments of several other key executives. Stanko has served as the CFO of subsidiary NexCen Franchise Management Inc. since April of this year.

New franchise reports to help franchisee purchasing decision

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 14:26:20 GMT

Prospective franchisees will have a new tool to help dig away at the detail of a franchise business prior to making the purchasing decision with the launch of a new initiative by respected industry consultancy DC Strategy. The independent franchise business reports are designed to provide wide reaching research and factual analysis, and are the first of their kind in Australia.

Food Franchise News: Baja Sol Restaurants Group

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 14:25:54 GMT

November 17, 2008 // Franchising.com // - In the midst of an economic downturn that has forced many restaurants to seek bankruptcy protection or close their doors altogether, Minnesota-based chain Baja Sol Restaurants Group, Inc. today announced plans to add 20 Baja Sol Tortilla Grills and 10 Baja Sol Cantinas throughout Minnesota and the Midwest, beginning with five new franchised Cantina locations in the Twin Cities, a Grill location in Woodbury, MN as well as new locations in Chicago, IL and Columbus, OH.

Fitness franchisee makes the finals

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 15:30:01 GMT

KATY Daniel, the Rosemary Conley Diet and Fitness Clubs franchisee in the North Devon area, is a finalist in the Company's Business Development Awards 2008, after beating off competition from many of the 180 franchisees nationwide.

CiCi's launches franchise fee incentive

Thu, 13 Nov 2008 14:09:36 GMT

CiCi's Pizza is waiving its normal franchise fee for existing franchisees or managers willing to take on sagging stores that would otherwise shut down.

Australian Franchisor Advocates Argue Franchisees Expect Too Much

Tue, 11 Nov 2008 14:54:43 GMT

MELBOURNE, Australia (Blue MauMau) - The public hearing of the Federal Inquiry on November 5 into the Franchise Code of Conduct has seen the Franchise Council of Australia, the Australian Retailers Association and the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission unload the best they have to offer, publicly.

Megamart to take franchising route

Wed, 12 Nov 2008 15:50:00 GMT

Bangalore: Megamart, the value retail chain of Arvind Brands, will take the franchising route to reach its targeted turnover of Rs 1,000 crore in the next two years.