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The majority of us have to work in order to provide financially for ourselves and/for our loved ones. Yet the majority of us dream that we could have a job where we could choose our schedule, make a good income and look forward to coming to work each day. Then our mind wonders to the next step of wo...
October 5th, 2008

US-based Villa Enterprises Management, a multi-concept franchisor, plans to continue its strategic expansion into the Middle East with the opening of Villa Fresh Italian Kitchen on the campus of Kuwait University. Recently, the company has opened Villa Fresh Italian Kitchen at Salmiya, a commercial ...
October 1st, 2008

The International Franchise Association (IFA) has named John Squires of Media, Pennsylvania “Franchisee of the Year.” Squires, the owner of a Home Helpers/Direct Link franchise,was honored for his outstanding performance and also for his contributions that have enhanced the growth and development of...
September 27th, 2008

The franchise industry is likely to go through a huge ownership shakeout over the next 12 to 18 months and will require a large surge in capital, says the head of a major advice group. Adrian McFedries, the head of DC Strategy, which advises major clients such as Boost Juice, Fernwood Women's Healt...
September 23rd, 2008

As a franchise sales consultant I am often asked what is the best way to start the initial process of researching and finding the right franchise business to buy. Most of these individuals are still in the initial stages of thinking about buying a franchise, and don’t necessarily have a strong opini...
September 19th, 2008

Dunkin' Donuts, a coffee and baked goods chain, has announced that Madison, Wisconsin is now open for franchise sales. The company plans to open approximately 32 new restaurants over the next several years in this market. The company's plans call for selling of franchises in Madison, as well as the...
September 15th, 2008

Visiting a franchise expo event may seem like the perfect way to find the franchise that’s right for you. And it is, but only if you’ve done your homework and have constructed a plan to make the most of your experience. Franchise expo events offer countless ways to help make the most informed choice...
September 11th, 2008

Representatives from Anchor Subaru on Route 146 in North Smithfield will go before the town Planning Board tonight, Sept. 4, at 7 p.m., seeking preliminary approval for a major land development project at 949 Eddie Dowling Highway. The proposal would add nearly four acres of abutting land to the ca...
September 7th, 2008

It's a common scenario: Someone walks into a chain restaurant, loves the food and ambiance and suddenly thinks, "I should own one of these." It's tempting to pick a franchise based on personal experiences or love of the product. But the fact that you're smitten with the business or what i...
September 3rd, 2008

Franchise Business Review, a national market research firm, announced today the launch of its annual study of franchisee satisfaction. The results of the study will be released in February with the presentation of the 2009 Franchisee Satisfaction Awards in San Diego to the top franchise companies ...
August 31st, 2008

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