McDonald's is in the midst of making a big
push into the beverage business, with plans to launch frappes and smoothies next summer.
One area where McDonald's will likely focus during the test will be on
how the beverage machines affect service times in an industry intent on speed of
service. Read this article from SmartMoney
They are test-marketing a cool new beverage dispenser called The Freestyle from beverage maker, Coca Cola.
This video of The Freestyle in action, with it's highly ... Read Full Story
Nice PR move, folks;"The United States Postal Service letter carriers serve tirelessly throughout the holiday season, and we wanted to recognize their hard work during this very busy time of year," said John Costello, Dunkin' Brands' Chief Global Customer and Marketing Officer. "We invite letter carriers to kick off the season with a free cup of coffee at their local Dunkin' Donuts restaurant, and to know that we are there to help keep them running through snow or rain or gloom of night."Any ... Read Full Story
There were some fantastic small business books written this year, and now's your chance to cast your vote. As a matter of fact, There are three authors from right here in Northeast Ohio that have books in the running for the best of 2009! (You'll have to go to the site to see who they are) When you have about three minutes, please go over to Northeast Ohio's own Small Business Trends website, and vote!
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(From Wikemedia Commons, taken by Jonathunder, January 2009. Winona Savings Bank, Winona, Minnesota)
I have been writing and talking about the credit crisis, and how it's affecting the franchise industry for almost a month now. I thought it would really add value for you-my readers, to hear how things look from the "Capital" side of the table.
(This is a guest post by David Criswell of Direct Capital)
During this recession, the financial structure that small businesses use to access capital... Read Full Story
(From Wikemedia Commons, taken by Jonathunder, January 2009. Winona Savings Bank, Winona, Minnesota)
I have been writing and talking about the credit crisis, and how it's affecting the franchise industry for almost a month now. I thought it would really add value for you-my readers, to hear how things look from the "Capital" side of the table.
(This is a guest post by David Criswell of Direct Capital)
During this recession, the financial structure that small businesses use to access capital... Read Full Story
This weeks suggestion is for future franchise owners;Don't assume you know what your role as a franchise owner would be in the franchise you are thinking of investing in. The pictures shown to you in a brochure, or on a website, may not portray your exact role. The best way to find out is to ask the franchisees that are already in the system you are researching. Read Full Story
This weeks suggestion is for future franchise owners;Don't assume you know what your role as a franchise owner would be in the franchise you are thinking of investing in. The pictures shown to you in a brochure, or on a website, may not portray your exact role. The best way to find out is to ask the franchisees that are already in the system you are researching.
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How do I know? Because I was in the car business for more than a decade. The emotions involved in a new car purchase are quite intense.
This question, asked by every automobile salesperson, sometimes brings out feelings that the new car buyer hasn't experienced for years;
"What color do you like?"
Do you remember the last time you purchased a new car? Would you agree that it was an experience that you don't really want to repeat more t... Read Full Story
