Geographic information systems helped develop a franchising dream reports the Sydney Herald. The average Australian mum struggles to find time to exercise but thinks he has a solution in the form of Contours, a franchise scheme in which operators set up small gyms where women do two circuits of a set of fitness machines. He …
Den Tex Central Franchise Is One Of The Best The San Antonio Business Journal reports today that R&L Foods, Den-Tex Central among country’s best franchise operators Two San Antonio restaurant companies have been ranked among the USA’s top 200 franchise operators in the country, according to the national industry publication Restaurant Finance Monitor. Locally based …
Australian franchises have established a global reputation, but planning and preparation are needed before jumping on to the world stage reports, The Australian. The Australian reports, if you travel to almost any country in the world, there is a good chance you will encounter a business that is part of a franchise system originating in …
El Paso Times reports that the Peter Piper franchise is now among the USA’s biggest. El Paso-based Pizza Properties Ltd. ranked No. 79 on the list of top multiunit franchisees in the United States with 65 restaurants, according to the Monitor 200 rankings released by Restaurant Finance Monitor. Pizza Properties Ltd. is Peter Piper Pizza’s …
J D Byrider opens five stores and eight more planned. J D Byrider, one of the most successful franchises systems, is expanding, even after its founder and CEO, James F. DeVoe, was lost in a March plane crash. Already this year J.D. Byrider Systems has opened five franchises in Blacksburg, VA; Nashville, TN; Pittsburgh, PA; …
Everyone needs their windows cleaned and almost everyone is willing to pay someone else to do it, which is why investing in a window cleaning franchise could be a wise decision. Indeed, the home services industry is booming at the moment, so there’s never been a better time to get involved. Choosing to invest in …
Passport Restaurants, Inc., a restaurant holding company, today announced plans to raise a second round of capital to complete its acquisition and development plan in the casual/fast casual segments of the U.S. restaurant industry. In making the announcement, Passport Restaurant’s, Inc. Chairman John Creed said that the three acquisitions that the company made with its …
Running an ice cream parlour franchise is not only a great way to make money, but also a wonderful way to involve the whole family in a fun and friendly business. Nothing quite beats the experience of sitting in a retro-style ice cream parlour being served up a huge bowlful of fresh, creamy vanilla and …
Microtel Inns & Suites hotel franchises ranked highest in guest satisfaction in economy/budget hotel segment by J.D. Power and Associates for unprecedented fifth consecutive year. For an unprecedented fifth consecutive year, Microtel Inns & Suites has been ranked highest in guest satisfaction among economy/budget hotel chains in the J.D. Power and Associates 2006 North America …
With people everywhere doing everything they can to stay looking young and healthy, it is no surprise the indoor tanning industry is booming. With people everywhere doing everything they can to stay looking young and healthy, it is no surprise the indoor tanning industry is booming. Let’s face it, nothing looks better than a golden …
Franchising and trade in Milan – don’t miss it! Three days to learn more about franchise in Italy and meet all the local brands, having more chances of business in this beautiful country. Three days in Milan, at Franchise & Trade, Europe’s most important franchising expo. At its 21st edition, it will take place in …
One of America’s most popular snack food franchises is moving into the UK High Street with the launch of Auntie Anne’s hand rolled soft pretzel stores. The master franchise to market Auntie Anne’s throughout the UK and Ireland has been acquired by Robert Burton, former owner of the Thrifty Car Rental operation in the UK. …