In recognition of the excitement of the upcoming festive season, Maxi’s is running a promotion in which all children (whether they have been naughty or nice) are invited to write a letter to Santa, and drop it off in a dedicated box at any one of the franchise’s 75 restaurants nationwide. Children are encouraged to [...]
Grupo Interbank, one of Peru’s largest corporations and among the top 50 groups on the continent, has announced a number of acquisitions in the fast food business recently, and the authorization from Peru’s banking regulator to set up a private pension fund. The financial group, which owns Peru’s fourth largest bank Interbank and the insurance [...]
Once again, the holidays have arrived. With budgets on the minds of shoppers, businesses need ways to grab customers’ attention this holiday season. According to the National Retail Federation, 45.2% of shoppers surveyed said they would decide what gifts to buy their loved ones this year simply by walking through a store. This fact could [...]
Rainbow Academy® – A Family of Early Learning Centers that serves nearly 1800 children through thirteen centers across New Jersey in Bergen, Hunterdon, Middlesex, Morris, Monmouth and Union counties – recently conducted a survey of the parents of children enrolled in its centers. Founded on the concept of providing a “Circle of Care” approach to [...]
Government cost cutting and a botched reorganisation of the Department of Transport contributed to “unacceptable flaws” in deciding who should run the main railway line between London and Scotland, two damning independent reviews have concluded. An internal Department of Transport investigation led by the businessman Sam Laidlaw found that “organisational changes and resourcing constraints” contributed [...]
Enterprise has announced that, for the first time in its more than 55-year history, the company is franchising its flagship Enterprise Rent-A-Car brand, as it appoints Guerin Car Rental Solutions as a franchisee in Portugal. This agreement brings the Enterprise Rent-A-Car brand’s European presence to six countries – the UK, Germany, Ireland, France, Spain and [...]
Rita’s Italian Ice, the United States’ largest Italian Ice concept with over 625 outlets, has awarded a Master Franchise for all of Canada to Canada Water Ice Company Ltd. of Calgary, Alberta. Steve McDonough, President of Canada Water Ice Company, and a franchise veteran, will serve as the Master Franchisee overseeing growth throughout the country. [...]
Entrepreneurs, start your engines! For the first time this year, the seventh annual Franchise Expo South will present the latest opportunities from a growing number of mobile franchise businesses, along with hundreds of industry-leading franchise concepts. From Jan. 11-13, 2013, thousands of prospective franchisees are invited from across South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean [...]
Since 2000, franchise systems have begun to emerge as a fast-growing phenomenon in the home care industry, and one of franchising’s emerging trends is taking hold at home health care innovator Nurse Next Door: the “dad and grad” movement. It’s an increasingly popular small business setup for parents nearing retirement and burned out on life [...]
While remaining true to its core values of serving the freshest ingredients, complimented by unparalleled service and customer relations, Sandwich Baron has revitalised its image by implementing an attractive new look based on its concept ‘Layers of Love’. The re-branding, which is incorporated into the new and modern looking overhead menu boards, stylish tablecloths, printed [...]
Some of the best franchises to own in 2013 are those that have a long track record of success and which have a good brand following. Many of the more recognizable franchises are businesses like fast food restaurants, convenience stores and personal care businesses. All of these are good options for the coming year, however [...]
Leading greeting card publisher and franchisor, Card Connection, has recruited a new franchisee for North Wales. Former farmer and racehorse trainer, Robin Brisbourne will now supply Card Connection’s extensive range of high-quality greeting cards and gifts to retailers across the region. “Since leaving school I have run my own businesses in dairy and arable as [...]
Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming, a leader in retail pet supplies and service, has grown to 30 franchise locations throughout the United States. This milestone achievement coincides with the company’s fifth anniversary. Since the first Woof Gang Bakery opened in Jupiter, Florida in Nov. 2007, the company has expanded across Florida, North Carolina, Texas and [...]
Isis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: ISIS) announced today that it will highlight three drugs from Isis’ metabolic franchise in a conference call and webcast on Friday, December 7, 2012 at 12:00 p.m. Eastern Time. This call will be archived for a limited time on Isis’ Web site. In this call, Isis will highlight three drugs, ISIS-PTP1BRx, [...]
Millions of people around the world are looking for the best franchise ideas for 2013. Many people have been moved to think about starting their own businesses due to the fact that the economy is doing so poorly and job security is almost a thing of the past. By owning a business, an individual reduces [...]
Sheree Muir from Caterham, a visitor to 2012′s event, highlighted one of the many benefits of a visit to The British & International Franchise Exhibition. The UK’s leading international franchise event returns to London Olympia on 15 and 16 March 2013 and is set to showcase an extensive variety of franchise opportunities from the UK [...]
All Trades Network is a growing franchise opportunity within the multi-billion pound property repair and re-instatement industry. We can offer excellent business prospects supported by one of the best franchise teams available. *Not every prospective franchise application will be acceptable, however if you can display drive, enthusiasm, and a sound business ethic, then we can [...]
Established in 1854, Taylor of Old Bond Street is now one of the UK’s finest male grooming businesses. With plans to expand across both the UK and internationally, it’s a good time to become a part of this luxury brand. Over 150 years of research and refinement has gone into the success of Taylor’s products [...]
Working in Workforce Development for the Local Government, delivering and providing training for young children isn’t a world away from the skills and experience required for the running and development of a LIPA 4:19 academy. Chris Talbot worked in the children’s services sector her whole life, starting out as a qualified teacher at 21 teaching [...]
IslandTime Treasures announced today an exclusive Agreement with Dan Durney, CFE of FranMaster (Mesa, AZ) to assist with the National Franchise Launch of their new brand which provides a unique patent pending sand impression crafting experience for guests to build their own treasure. IslandTime Treasures opened their first corporate location in November 2011 which services [...]
Would it be taboo to mention ‘selling’ in the same sentence as ‘franchise’? While a franchise isn’t ‘sold’ as such, elements of selling still occur. This happens throughout all processes of your opportunity and business industry but there is a new type of selling that is very different. Relationship selling…shifts the focus to the ongoing [...]
Many thousands of people who made such a pledge will be looking for opportunities to put it into action by visiting The National Franchise Exhibition in Birmingham on 22 and 23 February 2013. The event, taking place at The NEC, offers the chance for visitors to meet face-to-face with franchise businesses to discuss ideas and [...]
EVALUATION ANALYSIS The first step is for FDS to carry out an evaluation of the business. Up to 21 aspects are evaluated in relation to the envisaged franchise. Having identified the best way to proceed, FDS outlines the work programme and budget requirements. This thorough evaluation process will allow the principals to reach a highly [...]
Active Moms Magazine (http://www.ActiveMoms.com) – the Phoenix-based publisher focused on family fun, togetherness and wholesome activities with a distribution of more than 10,000 in the Phoenix Metro area – is pleased to announce franchising opportunities for the magazine and the popular Active Moms smartphone app. Following a very successful ten years in Phoenix, Active Moms [...]
At the beginning of 2012, Sbarro welcomed James Greco to renovate and bring structure to the message and vision of the Sbarro brand. At this point in the year it is an exciting time and James has big plans to bring to the company over the next few years. In spite of Sbarro being one [...]