Franchise Articles

EagleRider Expands Harley-Davidson Rentals to Canada

EagleRider, the world's largest motorcycle rental and tour company, is pleased to announce the expansion of motorcycle rental services to British Columbia, Canada. EagleRider Kamloops, located at 1465 Iron Mask Road, and the several EagleRider Vancouver outlets, scheduled to open spring 2010, are welcomed news to motorcycle fans and mark the companies continued success in the motorcycle and travel industries. · read more

SA’s first lubricants franchise being set up

Lubricants blender and supplier Blue Chip Lubricants is overhauling its branding and business structure, and this includes expanding through the establishment of a lubricants franchise, the first of its kind in South Africa. · read more

Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group Reports Second Quarter Results

"We were pleased with this quarter's operating results, particularly in light of the contracting economy and the bankruptcy of Chrysler, one of our major suppliers," said Scott L. Thompson, Chief Executive Officer and President. · read more

Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group to Hire 19 Information Technology Positions

We have seen the need for more management oversight over critical functions in the Applications Development area," said Rick Morris, Chief Information Officer. "These are applications that are vital to the health and well-being of Dollar Thrifty, and we look forward to bringing in new expertise to oversee these critical functions." · read more

Midas Awards Franchise to Veteran Shop Manager

More than 100 franchise agreements were signed with Midas in 2008, a direct result of the company's reputation as the #1 Auto Repair Maintenance Franchise. · read more

DetailXPerts Announces New Green Car Wash Franchisee

Running my own business was something I've wanted to do since middle school, and now I'm doing just thatWe just want to be able to control our future. Alicia and Michael Trotter, a sister and brother team from Detroit, are the newest franchisees to join the DetailXPerts family. "The glue that holds families together during these tough economic times is the Four F's: Faith, Family, Finance and Franchise," Williams said. · read more

New Trend in Auto Body Repair Mobile Auto Body Shop in Los Angeles for Minor Scratch and Dent Repair

Joaquin Hernandez is the owner of Collision on Wheels, a mobile auto body shop that provides minor scratch and dent repairs for the busy driver. Their service allows owners to have auto body repairs done in their driveway or at their workplace. Collision on Wheels began as a traditional body shop; since going mobile, the company has become a national franchise. · read more

Mr. Clean Car Wash Officially Opens 13 Locations in Atlanta

As the Atlanta locations open, Mr. Clean Car Wash continues to accept franchise applications nationwide and has recently signed five new franchise agreements, including three in Atlanta, one in Charlotte, NC, and one in Columbus, OH. · read more

ChipsAway supports franchise owners with national TV ad

ChipsAway has raised the profile of its franchise owners' businesses by filming its first television advert. The advert, which will be seen by millions of people on national TV later this year, represents ChipsAway's investment in raising brand awareness and generating new business for its franchise owners · read more

Auto care franchise, franchisee spar after investigation

The Las Vegas company that franchises the Purrfect Auto name is in the news again, this time because of a dispute with a franchisee. Last week, local media outlets reported Internal Revenue Service agents had served search warrants at multiple Purrfect Auto locations as part of a tax investigation. An attorney for Purrfect Auto franchisor Francare Inc. on Friday could not be reached for comment on that investigation. · read more

Midas Reaches out to Displaced Service Customers, Dealers and Employees of Closing Auto Dealerships

The Midas franchise is one of the world’s largest providers of automotive service, offering brake, maintenance, tires, exhaust, steering and suspension services at more than 2,500 franchised, licensed and company-owned Midas shops in 16 countries, including more than 1,650 in the United States and Canada. Midas also owns the SpeeDee Oil Change business, which franchises 172 auto service centers in the United States and Mexico. · read more

Should There Be More Franchising Regulations in the Future?

The age-old debate about how much regulation is too little and how much is too much. · read more