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 UNITED
STATES
Living With Chains.
online.wsj.com - For entrepreneurs looking to buy a franchise, here's one thing to prepare for: culture shock. There are entrepreneurs. And there are franchisees. And they aren't necessarily the same thing. ... [more] 8 Feb, 2010
Dunkin' Donuts Celebrates 60 Years.
qsrmagazine.com - Dunkin' Donuts, founded in 1950, is celebrating 60 years of delicious coffee, donuts, and baked goods, and the brand is inviting customers all around the world to join the party with festivities planned... [more] 8 Feb, 2010
Franchisees fight for startup cash.
tennessean.com - Want to open your own fast-food restaurant as a franchisee? Be prepared; it may be tough to get a loan even as the idea of acting as one's own boss gains favor among the working class as layoffs and... [more] 7 Feb, 2010
From Company-Owned to Franchised at Jamba.
qsrmagazine.com - Jamba Inc. announced the sale of eight restaurants in California to Swirl Partners LLC, whose principals are David Wagonfeld and Scott Maltz. This sale reflects the company's continuing progress under its... [more] 5 Feb, 2010
Huddle House lowers franchise fees.
nrn.com - Huddle House Inc. has lowered its franchise fees and cut royalty rates to encourage potential and existing franchisees to develop more restaurants for the 400-unit family-dining chain. ... [more] 5 Feb, 2010
Fish Consulting Experiences Significant Growth and Adds New Employees.
finance.yahoo.com - Fish Consulting, Inc., a full-service national communications firm specializing in franchise marketing and public relations, announced today that it has recently promoted Chad Cohen to vice president, hired... [more] 5 Feb, 2010
Famous Dave's franchisee warns of layoffs as sale sought.
pressofatlanticcity.com - The operator of nine Famous Dave's Bar-B-Que Restaurants has notified the state that significant layoffs are possible before the struggling company can reorganize or complete its sale. ... [more] 5 Feb, 2010
CANADA
Tim Hortons' Franchisee Owners Receive Business Takes Action 2010 Innovator of the Year Award.
marketwire.com - The Honourable Madeleine Meilleur, Minister of Community and Social Services and MPP for Ottawa-Vanier presented CME's Business Takes Action Innovation Award to an inspiring employer... [more] 4 Feb, 2010
New Service Center in Toronto: Jan-Pro Paves the Way for Its Canadian Franchisees.
finance.yahoo.com - Jan-Pro Cleaning Systems is paving the way for its Canadian franchisees to meet national demand for several offices across Canada, with the opening of a principal service center in Toronto. ... [more] 2 Feb, 2010
UNITED
KINGDOM / IRELAND
Orkin expanding to Ireland.
bizjournals.com - Orkin Inc., is continuing its international push, with plans to open its first franchise in Ireland in spring. ... [more] 8 Feb, 2010
First bfa Qualification Launched to Recognise Excellence in Franchise Professionals.
thebfa.org - The British Franchise Association (bfa) is this month launching its first industry recognised qualification for franchise professionals, aimed at recognising expertise in franchising. ... [more] 8 Feb, 2010
EUROPE
Want Free Wi-Fi? Get It In European Burger Kings.
qsrmagazine.com - Burger King Corp. announced an agreement with Anacapa Holdings Ltd., through which Anacapa will provide its "free-hotspot.com" brand of free Wi-Fi in 2,200 Burger King restaurants in 12 countries... [more] 2 Feb, 2010
SOUTH
AFRICA
AUSTRALIA
Singapore beckons as Crust Gourmet Pizza opens 50th Aussie store.
franchise.net.au - Franchise network Crust Gourmet Pizza Bars has just opened its 50th store and is setting its sights on Singapore. ... [more] 3 Feb, 2010
NEW ZEALAND
Cookie Time plans 'interactive' world expansion.
stuff.co.nz - Cookie Time plans to launch a global cookie franchise, starting with its first store in Queenstown on May 10. ... [more] 8 Feb, 2010
ASIA /
PACIFIC
SINGAPORE - MaggieMoo's Opens in Singapore.
chainleader.com - NexCen Brands, Inc. today announced the opening of the first MaggieMoo's franchised store in Asia. The store opened at 313 Somerset Mall in Singapore... [more] 8 Feb, 2010
INDIA - Domino’s Pizza Franchisee Jubilant Rises 58% on Debut.
businessweek.com - Jubilant FoodWorks Ltd., the Indian franchisee of Domino’s Pizza Inc., rose 58 percent in its Mumbai trading debut today. ... [more] 8 Feb, 2010
MALAYSIA - KFCH To Invest RM3 Mil To Open Rasamas Outlets This Year.
bernama.com - Rasamas franchisee, KFC Holdings (Malaysia) Bhd (KFCH), will open five new restaurants this year, managing director, Jamaluddin Md Ali said. ... [more] 8 Feb, 2010
THAILAND - Three banks offer financing for 7-Eleven franchise.
nationmultimedia.com - Entrepreneurs wanting to jump on the 7-Eleven franchise bandwagon can now access financing from Siam City Bank, Kasikornbank and Siam Commercial Bank. ... [more] 4 Feb, 2010
MIDDLE
EAST
Gloria Jean's further expands its reach.
franchise.net.au - International Franchisor of the Year for 2009, Gloria Jean's Coffees, has continued its expansion and opened its first coffee house in Lebanon. ... [more] 8 Feb, 2010
IKEA plans ME's biggest store in Abu Dhabi.
menafn.com - IKEA UAE, an affiliate of the Al-Futtaim Group, broke ground in the capital for the biggest IKEA store in the Middle East on Wednesday, and said it will seek further expansion in other untapped Gulf markets... [more] 4 Feb, 2010
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| Australia: more regulation from down under |
 by Philip F. Zeidman
Philip F. Zeidman, senior partner with DLA Piper's Franchise and Distribution division, comments on recent changes to Australian franchise regulations. [read article] |
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| The Franchisor's Guide to Improving Field Visits |
 by Greg Nathan
An 88-page practical guide to understanding, formulating, implementing, managing and improving a franchising field visit programme.
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