Franchise Articles

Interstate All Battery Center Keeps Adding Franchises

"It's a business that's just growing exponentially," said Primm, the Wichita operations manager for Interstate franchisees John McWilliams and Jim Wilson. · read more

Flip Flop Shops Reaches Epic Milestone with 50th Franchise Agreement

Merely two years after launching its franchise program, Flip Flop Shops is "flip-ping out" about the signing of its 50th franchise agreement. · read more

Why the Harvey Norman Franchise Operation Is Flawed

Harvey Norman Electrical boss David Ackery who earlier this month pocketed $1.5 million when he sold shares in the Company, is adamant that the Harvey Norman Franchise model is the best model for growth up against the store owned model used by JB Hi Fi. · read more

Retail Franchising, Increasing Your Chances of Success (Pt III)

In less than ten minutes Celia had sold me more than I intended to buy, she had found a carry-on solution to my problem, and had demonstrated that her company had overcome a dilemma for all their customers. When you select a member of staff, think of Celia; firstly, assess personality. Then train; then create a culture that finds solutions to your customers' problems. · read more

Retail Franchising, Increasing Your Chances of Success (Pt II)

Remember that trust is a two-way street. As you share important information with your staff, you must establish with them that you expect 100% loyalty in return. · read more

Retail Franchising, Increasing Your Chances of Success (Pt I)

Do customers love coming into your franchise business? How often do you meet new customers who have come on the recommendation of others? · read more

Alternative to Unemployment & Underemployment

For the last few months, the U.S. economy showed tentative improvement, but a somber report issued on the national job market earlier this month, and many predict that lean times lay ahead for a lengthy period. What's a body to do as an alternative to create some income? · read more

When & How to Replace Your Ink or Toner Cartridge & How to Never Run Out

How frustrating is it when you have a big project to complete over by the end of the business day or over the weekend, and your printer suddenly runs out of ink or toner? Here are some general tips from the professionals at InkMart, as well as some innovations to help you solve these problems. · read more

Franchise Opportunity with Baker's Delight

Bakers Delight will give 50 entrepreneurs an opportunity to operate their own business in just 12 months. · read more

7-Eleven Unveils New Concept Stores in Australia

7-Eleven Stores Australia unveiled two pilot food stores in Melbourne and Sydney and plans to roll out a new food-focused convenience store concept across all 7-Eleven stores in the country. · read more

Woolworths' NZ stores performing well

One new Countdown store and two franchise stores were added during the year, increasing the company's selling space by 2.5 percent. "There is a solid opportunity to add additional trading space over the next five years with new stores and additional trading space from our refurbishment programme, with 72 of our supermarkets being less than 2000sq m," the company said. · read more

Fashion chain Esprit's H2 profit down; eyes expansion

Esprit, the world's No.6 fashion retailer by market value, on Wednesday posted a 40 percent fall in second-half profit, as global economic woes took a bite out of its core European market. But the company said it would focus on expansion to tap potential growth as the economy recovers. · read more

Apple Vending to Place Healthy Vending Machines Throughout Australia's Schools & Hospitals

Healthy vending leader Apple Vending will soon be expanding its nationwide fight against obesity throughout Australia. By Providing only natural and organic snacks and drinks Apple Vending has rapidly spread into schools, gyms, offices, hospitals, malls and other public locations nationwide that have typically hosted vending machines. · read more

SuperCoups Grants License to 18th New Jersey Franchise

Yuen, the co-owner of a small print shop, recognizes the importance of marketing for small businesses. "Having a small business in these economically troubling times can be very unsettling," Yuen said. "I know owners of all different types of businesses - big and small-- are trying very hard to keep their doors open. I believe that direct mail advertising is still the most cost effective and efficient marketing strategy for these folks. As the owner and operator of a SuperCoups franchise I will be able to help local businesses attract more customers." · read more

Franchise Program For Veterans One c-store thanks returning service men and women by offering a help

This July, the convenience retailer is launching a new military veterans franchise program that offers discounted franchise fees to retired or separated veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces who have been honorably discharged from the service. Qualified veterans who become first-time 7-Eleven franchisees will receive a 10% discount on the initial franchise fee for the first 7-Eleven store they franchise. This discount can range from $1,000 up to about $35,000, depending on the store. · read more

7-Eleven(R) Launches Unprecedented Million-Signature Petition Campaign

In communities across America, 7-Eleven store owners and operators are undertaking an unprecedented, million-signature petition campaign calling on Congress to reform unfair and excessive credit card transaction fees. · read more

Great Clips looks to add 44 stores in Birmingham area

Hair salon franchise Great Clips said it's looking for franchisees to open 44 new salons in the Birmingham area as part of a national franchise push. · read more

Solar Power, Inc.

The SP200 modules are also sold through the company's growing U.S. national franchise network of Yes! Solar Solutions(TM)retail energy outlets under the Yes! Solar Solutions(TM) brand name. · read more

7-Eleven Franchise Demand Up in Florida

7-Eleven converts about eight to 10 company-operated stores to franchises each month in Florida, and the convenience chain recently celebrated its 100th franchise conversion store in the state. · read more

Fred's Inc. (FRED) filed Quarterly Report for the period ended 2009-05-02.

Fred's Inc. operates franchised discount general merchandise stores in a number states in the southeastern United States. Fred's stores generally serve low middle and fixed income families located in small to medium sized towns. The majority of the company's stores have full service pharmacies. The company also markets goods and services to franchised "Fred's" stores. · read more