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The Pitfalls of Assessing a Franchise

By bmm on  From bluemaumau.org
The Wall Street Journal writes an insightful article that if you are thinking about investing in a franchise, make sure that you read the [franchise] disclosure document and speak with franchisees.It goes on, "Most of what you need to make an informed decision about a franchise system is readily available. Franchisers are required by  federal law  to provide prospective buyers with disclosure documents at least 14 days prior to a sale." That makes it sound as if speaking with franchisees...Read Full Story

Engaged Franchisees Key to CKE Success

By bmm on  From bluemaumau.org
CKE Restaurants CEO Andy Puzder/CKE photo CARPINTERIA, Calif. –  Andrew F. Puzder, CEO of CKE Restaurants Inc. and the recipient of numerous leadership awards, speaks with Blue MauMau on the art of leading franchise owners.  No stranger to being plunged into a firestorm, the former attorney led the about-face of the troubled CKE Restaurants and Hardee's brand nearly a dozen years ago as a new CEO. In a Wall Street conference over two years ago, I listened for two days to CEOs of...Read Full Story

Ex-Franchisee Liable for Counterfeiting Marks

By bmm on  From bluemaumau.org
Nah-ah says Century 21.Ex-franchisee can't use logo once he is terminated, even if he feels wronged. Court agrees, big time. (Photo/Century 21) LAFAYETTE, Indiana – A district judge ruled last month that a terminated Century 21 franchisee’s continued use of the franchisor’s trademark constituted not only trademark infringement but also counterfeiting. As a result, a court ruled that Century 21 was entitled to collect treble damages and attorney fees. In highlighting last week’s...Read Full Story

Aziz Hashim: Franchisees Should Be Equal to Franchisors

By bmm on  From bluemaumau.org
Multi-unit franchisee Aziz Hashim ATLANTA —Franchisee Aziz Hashim, a recipient of franchise awards and a well-known leader in the industry, speaks about what a good franchisor leader looks like from the vantage point of a franchise owner.This is part of Blue MauMau's ongoing series seeking to understand what sort of leadership and environment it takes for franchise owners to flourish. Named as the National Restaurant Association's "Franchisee of the Year," to name just one of many...Read Full Story

Herbies Auto Sales Partners With Francorp For Nationwide Growth

By aliceadams on  From widepr.com
February 11, 2012 - Business Press Release   Francorp Inc. Herbies has teamed up with Francorp, a franchise consulting and development firm, to expand their services nationwide through a franchise distribution model. Greeley, CO- Herbies Auto Sales has teamed up with Francorp , a franchise consulting and development firm, to expand their services nationwide through a franchise distribution model. Founded by...Read Full Story
Most people think of young franchises as small startups ... Questions to ask: How do your training programs for new franchisees differ from the previous training programs for new employees? What support systems do you have in place for franchisees ...  
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Opening up your own store or business based on an already-successful model provides budding entrepreneurs the opportunity to be their own boss, flexibility and guidance as needed. Here are a few franchises to consider opening in 2012, all for less than $100,000 to start.  
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Maui Wowi Hawaiian Coffees and Smoothies selected TOP 100 low-cost franchises for 2012, by Entrepreneur MagazineGreenwood Village, CO (PRWEB) January 12, 2012 Maui Wowi Hawaiian, http://www.mauiwowifranchise.com, celebrating 30 years as a fresh fruit smoothie and premium gourmet coffee company, was recently ranked by Entrepreneur Magazine as #83 on the 2012 Low-Cost Franchises list released ...  
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William Burris and nine others paid thousands of dollars for franchises in a box rental business. When the Australian parent company collapsed, the franchisees faced some difficult choices.  
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Also, the Giants game with the Packers is a battle of wealthy NFL franchises.  
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