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  • Pinkberry: Initiating with Buy

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    admin
    23 Jan 2012 | 6:13 am
    Sector Summary: The dessert category is competitive, but not as competitive as some of the other sectors within the food industry. New concepts, such as frozen yogurt, cupcake shops and emerging ice cream brands, have been to build a meaningful business and find a very loyal customer base. For the most part, the sector is very seasonal with a significant portion of sales being generated in the summer months. This is especially true in the colder regions of the US. We like the sector but favor brands that have more strategic growth plans and show consistent year over year sales growth.

  • Interview with Joe Novak, Senior VP of Franchise Marketing & Development for Mathnasium

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    Ambrosio
    27 Jan 2012 | 8:56 am
    This is a guest blog post by Annabel Jones. For some, math is really as easy as 1-2-3. For others, it’s about as painful as a trip to the dentist. Mathnasium, the rapidly growing children’s education franchise, aims to change that. Mathnasium has been franchising since 2004, but long before the concept was growing above 2% a year, educator Larry Martinek was making a difference in the lives of his math students. Larry noticed that his students were developing mathematical shortcuts: ways of solving problems not taught in his or other teachers’ classrooms. Other teachers saw these…

  • Franchisee Incentives

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    Jerry
    7 Jan 2012 | 10:08 pm
    Moving forward from a challenging year for the franchise industry we’re seeing some smart incentives to a path of organic growth. It has become increasingly competitive and with a tight lending environment growth has slowed across many franchise categories.  The point here, is that as you research franchise models look at their expansion plans, ask how they are expanding, is there any funding available and what type is available, have their franchise fees and or royalties been lowered or even waived? An example of these types of incentives is Papa John’s where they are cutting…

  • Creating Jobs: Zane Tankel Is Taking Matters Into His Own Hands

    Franchising.com
    25 Jan 2012 | 12:00 pm
    Zane Tankel is not waiting on any government job programs to help his business.

  • The Impact Of The State Of The Union On Franchising

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    Donald Cranford
    26 Jan 2012 | 9:26 am
    President Obama addressed the nation this week with his State of the Union address. Since this is an election year, it was a closely watched affair with the President’s words parsed over and over again. One of the most-discussed aspects of the speech was the President’s claims to reform the tax system. Some proper changes to America’s tax regime could really make a difference for the small-business world. President Obama made the following eye-opening comments on tax the other evening: “You can call this class warfare all you want, but asking a billionaire to pay at least…
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  • Quiznos Locations To Remain Open; Franchisees Breath Sigh of Relief

    The Franchise King
    27 Jan 2012 | 9:09 am
        Quiznos franchise owners all over the world must be feeling a sigh of relief this week. That’s because their Denver-based franchisor was just saved.  The Avenue Capital Group out of New York just stepped up and invested $150 million to prevent the chain from having to file bankruptcy. The beleaguered sandwich chain has been struggling for years; franchisees all over the US have had to close their stores–and go out of business. Franchisee anger and resentment reached an all-time high a couple of years ago, which culminated in a class action lawsuit against…

  • Food Franchises Stink

    The Franchise King
    25 Jan 2012 | 7:19 am
      Believe or not, there are actually franchise businesses that kind of stink, and should be avoided at all costs. You want names, right? Like in the post I wrote about a certain coaching franchise? Well, you won’t be getting specific names from me this time around. Instead, I’ll be teaching you a few things about franchise opportunities that you’ve probably looked at already, but ended up scurrying away from like a field mouse that’s just sighted one of these bad boys;   Now that you’ve, “digested” that, let’s move on to a few…

  • So, James Gets This Call From an Executive Search Consultant…

    The Franchise King
    24 Jan 2012 | 1:36 pm
      All he was doing was sitting at his desk, catching up on his expense reports. It wasn’t like he was waiting for his phone to ring.   But, it did.   “James, my name is Tim Adams, and I’m an executive recruiter with CCM. We specialize in finding outstanding sales executives for companies that are ready to take things to the next level, and that’s why I’m reaching out to you today. I’m working with a company that I feel would greatly benefit from your expertise. Are you open to learning a little bit more about what could be a serious career…

  • Free Franchise Ownership Webinars

    The Franchise King
    23 Jan 2012 | 3:36 pm
      Attention:   If you’re thinking that 2012 is the year for you to become the owner of your own franchise business, there are two free online franchise ownership webinars that have just been announced…     The management team at Portsmouth-based, Direct Capital has asked me to be the presenter at two different webinars that all potential franchise owners can benefit from. They’re both free, and the first one is Tuesday, January 31st, from 1-2 PM, (ET). I love teaching people about opportunities that exist in franchising, and I’ll be using…

  • Going Upscale: The Subway® Cafe Franchise

    The Franchise King
    22 Jan 2012 | 11:23 am
        (A warm and inviting interior)   Several Subway® locations are involved in the test-marketing of a new-and very classy-looking, franchise concept.   Named, the Subway® Cafe, this fast food restaurant concept looks pretty nice.   The Subway® brand is a powerful one. And, while I don’t always agree on it’s almost always being ranked as a top franchise in the numerous franchise ranking articles that can be easily found in several print and online publications, it is a solid franchise business concept.     A Cafe   A Subway® Cafe…
 
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  • Franchise Research Questions | Franchise Research Answers

    Joel Libava
    25 Jan 2012 | 1:22 pm
      As a potential franchise owner, you’re undoubtedly going to have questions. I can easily provide you with great due diligence questions to ask, but if you don’t know who to go to them with, they won’t do you any good. Recently, I wrote a guest column for CNBC.com on researching franchises. I’ll take you there in a couple of minutes. First, watch this;     Here’s the column I wrote for CNBC.com on this important topic for you…the franchise buyer.   Did you get some value out of either the video, the articles, or both?   Let me…

  • This Park Ridge, Illinois Resident Loves Franchise Businesses

    Joel Libava
    20 Jan 2012 | 3:15 pm
      Park Ridge, Illinois. Population: 37,480 Location: 15 miles northwest of Chicago.     FFI, (Franchise Friendly Index) 100 __________________________________________________________________________________________   Not all local communities are what I call, “Franchise Friendly.” Sometimes, local officials oppose big franchise chains coming into town. That’s unfortunate. The revenue from a properly run franchise operation can be pretty substantial, especially if it’s a shovel-ready food franchise. Towns need revenue. Especially in times like…

  • The Answer: 39,312,039 Big Macs | The Question….

    Joel Libava
    17 Jan 2012 | 9:02 pm
      How many McDonald’s Big Macs would you have to sell in order to break even on your investment in a McDonald’s franchise? And…why should it matter?     It matters because once in awhile, people looking at franchises need to be humbled. It’s good for the soul. (Supposedly) If I could get paid $100 for every time someone, (after finding out that I was in franchising) asked me how much a McDonald’s franchise would cost to buy, I’d have enough money stashed to at least send in the down payment required for one restaurant.  Seriously. Investing…

  • A New Door Added To The Obama Cabinet

    Joel Libava
    13 Jan 2012 | 3:46 pm
      No…no! Not that type of cabinet.   This type of cabinet!     From CNBC; Today, President Obama made the announcement that the SBA would become a cabinet-level agency in front of small-business owners at the White House. The head of the SBA was a cabinet-level position under the Clinton Administration. The announcement was part of a larger proposal that would combine the SBA with five other government agencies that focus on business and trade, according to the AP.   This could be just what those of us in the small business community need. Someone to take us…

  • 5 Lessons From Former Quiznos Franchisees

    Joel Libava
    11 Jan 2012 | 8:43 am
      If you’re just starting your search for that perfect franchise business opportunity, you may not be aware of some of the issues that Quiznos, (a submarine sandwich franchise chain) has been facing. I’m here to school you on some of them. That way, you can learn from their mistakes, and quite frankly, lots of mistakes that the franchisees made before they wrote their checks.     Quiznos has had, “issues” for a long time. Franchise industry insiders have been aware of them for years. Here are some of the major reasons that Quiznos is in trouble,…
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  • Retail Store Owner-Operator Survey

    The Franchise King
    23 Jan 2012 | 9:21 pm
    A friend of mine, and one of the nicest guys I know, just asked me to reach out to retail store owners and retail store operators. Let's show Tim Berry, The CEO and Founder of Palo Alto Software, (Maker of...

  • Small Business Resources for Veterans: The Small Business Navigation Program

    The Franchise King
    17 Jan 2012 | 1:12 pm
    Military Veterans; if you're interested in starting a business, or growing your current VOB, there's a Virginia-based small business resource that you need to know about. The Cox Small Business Navigation Program features a plethora of tools and resources for...

  • Can A Veteran-Owned Business Become a Franchise Business?

    The Franchise King
    5 Jan 2012 | 8:40 am
    Of course you can turn your VOB into a franchise business. Well, usually... It really depends on what type of business you have. For example, if you currently own an electrical contracting business, and most of your customers are industrial...
 
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  • Recognizing Lawn Care Franchise Training & Excellence

    Spring-Green Franchise
    27 Jan 2012 | 2:58 pm
    Training and Team Member development is a top priority for Todd Harcourt, the Spring-Green lawn care franchise owner in Lexington, SC. Todd and his Team were recognized at Spring-Green’s National Training Conference in August of 2011 by having the highest number of courses completed on Spring-Green’s Online Learning Center.  Through the Online Learning Center, or OLC, Todd and his lawn care team have improved their knowledge in the areas of customer service, sales expertise, lawn, tree and shrub problems, and safety, including proper handling of pest control materials. His commitment to…

  • Spring-Green Franchise Owner Renews Franchise Agreement

    Spring-Green Franchise
    25 Jan 2012 | 7:59 am
    It is always nice when the entire Spring-Green Support Center staff has the opportunity to meet with franchise owners who are renewing their franchise agreement.  A few years ago we developed a renewal process that invites our strategic partners to come back for a two day “re-acclimation and celebration”.  In the case of Jim and Christine Pijan who reside in Poulsbo, WA, they do regularly participate and attend national and regional meetings but they had not been to the corporate offices in almost 10 years!  Congratulations to Jim and Christine Pijan on renewing their Spring-Green…

  • Franchise Business Opportunity Trends For 2012

    Spring-Green Franchise
    3 Jan 2012 | 1:53 pm
    (This is a guest post from The Franchise King®, Joel Libava) It's that time of year....it's time to look at some of the trends that will shape franchising. One trend that won't change is the one having to do with more and more people deciding to take more control over their professional lives...their careers. While some will ultimately choose to stay in the jobs they have, others will take the leap; they'll look into business ownership. Of course, looking into becoming the owner of a small business is quite different than actually becoming an owner. It is quite a leap, but it can be done.

  • The Spring-Green Support Center Volunteers at Local Food Bank

    Spring-Green Franchise
    23 Dec 2011 | 7:56 am
    The Holiday season is a wonderful time for giving back to you community, helping others in need and of course reflecting on our own good fortune.   The Spring-Green Support Center has a rich history of giving back and I am proud to report that this year was no different. This year it was offered that employees who wanted to volunteer at the Northern Illinois Food Bank in Geneva, could do so during company business hours.  The Support Center team took advantage of the opportunity and worked in shifts over a two day period sorting apples, canned goods and making Christmas boxes that would be…
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  • Employers & Social Media: NLRB 2nd Report Concerning Social Media

    26 Jan 2012 | 8:31 am
    Jon Hyman wrote on his Ohio Employer's Law Blog that the NLRB has issued a 2nd report on social media as protected concerted activity.  If you are an employer considering discipline or termination of an employee resulting from social media activity you need to be very careful. Jon points out: This report underscores that employees’ use of social media to discuss the workplace and work-related issues, and the impact of business’s social media policies on those discussions, remains at or near the top of the NLRB’s priorities. Because the NLRB is taking…

  • Business Formation: What Entity is Right For You?

    25 Jan 2012 | 5:55 am
    Do you know the difference between sole proprietorships, partnerships, corporations and limited liability companies? Do you know whether to set up an S corporation or is a C corporation better for you? Are limited liability companies really all that and a bag of chips? Be sure to join me for an information-packed webinar through MyEntre.Net on Thursday, February 2, 2012 at 12:00 p.m. CT as we discuss the common business structures and how these various legal structures vary in complexities. Plus, we'll talk about the common misconceptions that abound in choosing a legal structure…

  • Franchising in the 21st Century: How can franchising improve?

    19 Jan 2012 | 8:24 pm
    Franchisee lawyer Richard Soloman suggests there may be watershed changes in franchising over the next 15-20 years in a post on BlueMauMau. It's an interesting post from a lawyer who has seen many franchisees lose their life savings in franchise operations gone awry. Some prospective franchisees reading Richard's post may be surprised. Are the problems in franchising that serious? After all, isn't it safer to own a franchise than an independent business? The answer is an emphatic NO!!!!! The fact is that franchise businesses fail at about the same rate as independent businesses. One could…

  • Free Incorporation and LLC Formation for Iowa's Military Veterans in 2012

    19 Jan 2012 | 8:13 am
    Last night I attended the Greater Des Moines Partnership's Annual Dinner. It was an interesting evening and I enjoyed listening to the guest speaker Christiane Amanpour discuss her experiences as a global journalist. She is obviously incredibly passionate about her work and encouraged everyone in the audience to "DO GOOD" with their work and to help the community around them.  The Partnership also announced last night that it is continuing its support of the "Hiring our Heroes" program designed to get our unemployed Iowa military veterans back to work.  A video…

  • Business Growth Summit 2012 in Ankeny on January 31st

    18 Jan 2012 | 6:00 am
    A new organization called Above the Line America is hosting a Business Growth Summit in Ankeny, Iowa on January 31, 2012 from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The Summit is located at the FFA Enrichment Center, 1055 SW Prairie Trail Parkway in Ankeny. The day should be a great one. Business owners and professionals will get an opportunity to come away with an ActionPlan for their business plus listen to some great speakers including Tony Brigmon (the Original Ambassador of Fun for Southwest Airlines, Geoff Wood of Silicon Prairie News, Major Sean Quinlan (a Bronze Star recipient),…
 
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  • Zee Association Lawsuit Survives Motion to Dismiss

    Mario Herman
    25 Jan 2012 | 6:30 pm
    On July 19, 2011, the United States District Court, District of Connecticut, Warren W. Eginton, Senior District Judge ruled that EA Independent Franchisee Association, LLC ("plaintiff") could proceed with its lawsuit against Edible Arrangements International, Inc. ("EA") , and certain affiliates thereof (collectively, "defendants"). The plaintiff in this case represents more than 170 franchisees of EA and its complaint alleges that: EA violated federal regulations by failing to disclose its relationships with its affiliates while requiring its franchisees to do…

  • Is Conscious Capitalism Good Business?

    Paula Rosenblum
    24 Jan 2012 | 1:39 pm
    Every MBA student from time immemorial has been asked to memorize the following as soon as he starts school: “The purpose of a corporation is to maximize shareholder wealth.” On some levels it seems to be an indisputable axiom. But on other levels, after the economic debacles of 2008-2009 people with political persuasions right, left and center have begun to ask the question: “Why?” Doesn’t a corporation also have a responsibility to its other stakeholders: employees [and franchisees] and customers and the communities within which it thrives? More importantly,…

  • Too Big to Fail

    Jeff Johnson
    23 Jan 2012 | 10:39 am
    As the founder of the Franchise Research Institute, I am sometimes asked why mega-franchises like McDonalds and Subway don't seem to rely on franchisee satisfaction surveys to market their franchise opportunities, when it proves to be such a valuable tool for other franchisors, not only for marketing purposes but also for key internal decisions. It's my opinion that these brands have reached the almost mythic status of being "too big to fail." What anyone who is considering becoming a franchisee needs to ponder is this:  A mega-brand may have reached the critical…

  • Construction Exchange

    Andy Gustafson
    23 Jan 2012 | 9:55 am
    A 1031 construction exchangeenables the taxpayer to defer federal and state capital gains and recapture depreciation taxes on the sale of existing property, and construct improvements to a replacement property. In what is known as a 1031 tax deferred exchange, a construction exchange of equal or greater value to the old or relinquished property is quite common. Internal Revenue Code Section 1.1031 Long known as a viable tax deferral strategy, the Internal Revenue Code (IRC) §1.1031 states no gain or loss is recognized when property held for trade, business or investment is exchanged…

  • Is Your Restaurant Like Kodak or Disney?

    Steven Johnson
    18 Jan 2012 | 5:38 pm
    Have you noticed that Kodak is nearly out of business? Growing up in the 1960’s and ‘70’s, I saw that nearly every family had a Kodak camera. I still have mine. Those yellow boxes were everywhere and getting your very own Kodachrome camera was seemingly a rite of passage, heck, Paul Simon even wrote a song about it. As digital cameras gained popularity, Kodak stuck to what they believed. They sneered at digital’s quality, righteous in their knowledge that Americans would NEVER give up shiny pictures for their photo albums. Today, cell phone cameras take most of the…
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  • Why a Cleaning and Maintenance Franchise

    Ben Baggett
    26 Jan 2012 | 2:52 pm
    Cleaning and Maintenance franchise opportunities can be extremely rewarding. If you open a franchise in this industry, you’ll almost always reap the benefits of repeat customers and great profits. There are many different opportunities available to choose from, including: Sears, Merry Maids, Sure Step and EcoMaids. Take for example, Von Schrader Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning (video below). Von Schrader offers theses things to their franchisees:  low-costs, no franchise fees, free marketing aids, and a risk-free money back guarantee. Pros to owning a Cleaning/Maintenance franchise:…

  • Questions that should be discussed before Investing in a Franchise

    Ben Baggett
    23 Jan 2012 | 2:24 pm
    Although there are tons of questions that you should keep in your arsenal, here are 5 questions we think you should ask before investing money into a franchise. Is it a fit for me? Investing time and money into a franchise opportunity is a major decision. Taking the time to sit down and thoroughly research each business is very important. Find something that you could see yourself happy doing. Same issues could turn into big issues, so finding one that has little to no conflict with you and your life is of the utmost importance. How recognizable is the brand name? Considering the Brand name…

  • Blackouts Everywhere!

    Ben Baggett
    18 Jan 2012 | 3:32 pm
    There are blackouts everywhere, from Wikipedia to Reddit. SOPA and PIPA have caused quite the commotion. As an entrepreneur, potential franchisee, or business owner, what effects do you think these Acts would have if passed? Do you think it would stunt the economic growth of America? Or do you agree with them as they are written? We’d love to know your opinion! Take a minute and leave us a comment.

  • Free Franchise Show for Veterans in Miami

    Ben Baggett
    13 Jan 2012 | 2:21 pm
    Veterans and anyone else who’s looking to learn more about running a franchised  business should attend the Franchise Expo South in Miami Beach, January 20-22. The franchise show will be free for veterans and $10 up front or $15 on-site for anyone else interested in learning more. Look forward to seminars on buying and operating franchises (an additional price). Lots of franchises to choose from; everyone from the UPS Store to No+Vello will be in exhibition. Check out the Franchise Expo South website.

  • Tip of the Week: Why Social Media Should Be an Extension of Your Customer Service

    Ben Baggett
    9 Jan 2012 | 3:36 pm
    Think of your social media accounts (most likely you have a Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube page) as an extension of your franchise’s customer service. Before social media became popular, customers called or went back to the store to comment on services or products and resolve issues. But take a look at the social media accounts of some of the more popular brands in America. They use Twitter and Facebook as not only a viable solution for marketing but also to answer questions and concerns. Customers keep your business alive, so keeping them happy is top priority. Say the customer emails your…
 
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  • Costing The Dream: Tiny Mites Music

    Jack
    27 Jan 2012 | 7:18 pm
    Financial Times: Vanessa Heywood became an entrepreneur because she felt she had little choice. Her marriage had collapsed, leaving her with two young children to support, no income – and little chance of employment after she was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS). “I felt desperate,” the 43-year-old says. “I couldn’t get a job because the boys were young and because of my illness. Some days, I don’t feel well and can’t even climb the stairs to bed.” The idea for her Hertfordshire-based company, Tiny Mites Music, came in 2004, after Heywood took her sons Charlie and…

  • Sales Tax On Franchising Services

    Jack
    19 Jan 2012 | 5:55 pm
    Business Recorder (blog): According to the provisions of Sindh Sales Tax on Services Act 2011, (hereinafter referred to as the Act), franchise services are chargeable to sales tax at the rate of 10%. These services include franchise fee, royalty and technical fee. A franchise means an authority given by a franchiser to a franchisee (under a contract) to produce, manufacture, sell or trade or to do any other business activity relating to goods or provide service or to undertake any process identified with the franchiser against a fee or consideration including royalty, technical fee,…

  • Franchises You Can Start For Under $100K In 2012

    Jack
    11 Jan 2012 | 7:42 am
    Fox Business: For those looking to escape the world of cubicles and unreasonable bosses, but not quite able to find their own great idea, franchising is one way to delve into entrepreneurship. 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. But buying and launching a franchise doesn’t come cheap. Here are nine franchises you can start in 2012 for under $100,000. No. 1: Home Helpers What: A home care and personal emergency response system Headquarters:…

  • How To Gain Vital IT Skills

    Jack
    15 Sep 2011 | 8:28 am
    Computers nowadays are an integral part of life. Even our home lives are being dominated by computer technology, whilst work environments are now almost impossible to navigate without basic knowledge of IT skills. Unfortunately, not everyone had access to IT classes at school, and even those who did may not understand the technology to the level which their job requires. In particular, if you are looking to enter into a high level job or are hoping to be promoted, IT skills are vital to prove that you can keep up with a modern work environment. If you feel that you may need to brush up on…

  • Online Franchising Opportunities

    Jack
    18 May 2011 | 9:03 pm
    Business Line: Mohammad Sadiq is busy browsing Facebook on his personal computer, so is Mohammad Jameel. Nothing unusual for these youngsters in their mid-20s accessing the social network but their location makes you say, ‘Wow, the Internet is surely transforming lives in rural areas that still lack basic facilities such as power connection and transport. Both Sadiq and Jameel are browsing the Internet in Mangalampet, a dusty ‘selection grade panchayat’ (just above town panchayat), around 220 km south of Chennai in Cuddalore district of Tamil Nadu. It is a small town with 750 houses…
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  • The Impact Of The State Of The Union On Franchising

    Donald Cranford
    26 Jan 2012 | 9:26 am
    President Obama addressed the nation this week with his State of the Union address. Since this is an election year, it was a closely watched affair with the President’s words parsed over and over again. One of the most-discussed aspects of the speech was the President’s claims to reform the tax system. Some proper changes to America’s tax regime could really make a difference for the small-business world. President Obama made the following eye-opening comments on tax the other evening: “You can call this class warfare all you want, but asking a billionaire to pay at least…

  • Baby Boomers Make For Perfect Franchisees

    Donald Cranford
    25 Jan 2012 | 9:10 am
    One of the most successful managers in the history of British soccer is Alex Ferguson. The coach of Manchester United has won a staggering amount of trophies and titles during his 20+ years as manager of arguably the biggest soccer team in the world. Somehow, at ages 72, he manages to outwit rival coaches half his age while teaching the game to young men in their late teens. A few years ago, a journalist asked Ferguson doesn’t retire now seeing as he’s won every trophy imaginable. Ferguson’s answer, to paraphrase:”Because when I’ll retire, I’ll die”.

  • Interesting News On The Veteran Franchising Front

    Donald Cranford
    24 Jan 2012 | 7:55 am
    News from a few months ago that the Iraq war has officially ended has meant more and more soldiers are returning from the frontlines. They will home come looking for new horizons and new opportunities. Luckily, franchising is there to assist them. I’ve been alerted to two interesting articles on veterans in franchising which each suggest that veterans will continue to enjoy more and more opportunities in franchising in the coming years. One centered on the large number of military veterans who attended last weekend’s Franchise Expo South convention in Miami Beach. CBS spoke with…

  • Inside The New ‘Euro’ McDonald’s

    Donald Cranford
    23 Jan 2012 | 9:04 am
    Last year, we featured a blog post in our regular ‘Franchising Abroad’ series from Sweden. In the post, I mentioned my interest in the interior architecture of Swedish McDonald’s, which borrow a lot from popular Swedish design fans from companies like Ikea. McDonald’s is in the process of renovating up to 800 stores around America. Nation’s Restaurant News was recently given an exclusive tour behind the new McDonald’s. I was interested to see that so many of them shared that similar Scandanavian aesthetic. You can view a slide show of the new…

  • Assessing The State Of The Real Estate Franchise Market In The New Year

    Donald Cranford
    19 Jan 2012 | 8:47 am
    We are three weeks into the new year and still many people are trying to get a grasp of which way the US economy will turn over the coming 12 months. Projections for the franchising industry all seem to target modest gains for 2012, and the real estate sector, which is one of the franchise sectors that bears the closest links to America’s macroeconomy, brings a similar dose of realism to its expectations for next year. Dave Liniger, chairman and founder of Re/Max, one of the world’s biggest property franchises recently recorded a short video for Youtube that outlined his 10…
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  • IFA Member Feedback Requested

    Paul Segreto
    26 Jan 2012 | 10:43 am
    This year, the IFA Convention’s Technology Summit will feature speakers from two of our newest members: Facebook and Google. Both organizations understand the franchising world has unique requirements and challenges and would like to better understand these unique issues. This feedback site has been created as a simple one-way communication channel for IFA members to submit their suggestions on what they would like to see each of these speakers address during the Tech Summit at this year’s convention. I would encourage you to send the link to the companies you represent or to fill out the…

  • Apps Offer Sex Appeal in Mobile Marketing, But SMS Still King!

    Paul Segreto
    25 Jan 2012 | 8:25 am
    Just to put a fine point on the title of this post, it's worth emphasizing - while app's offer sex appeal in mobile marketing, SMS is still king! With 87% wireless penetration in the United States, and still far less than half of US consumers using smart phones, more companies and organizations are using the medium to reach out to existing and potential customers.

  • Social Media: A Bridge Between Digital and Real Worlds

    Paul Segreto
    24 Jan 2012 | 10:00 pm
    Businesses are under pressure to crack the social media code. There's all those tools and platforms to harness, and all those best practices to adopt. Staying on top of it is exhausting. Staying ahead of it is almost impossible.

  • This Week on Franchise Today – “Politics of Lending, Lipstick on a Pig, and What Really Matters to Lenders”

    Paul Segreto
    24 Jan 2012 | 9:31 pm
    This week on Franchise Today, Host, Paul Segreto welcomes as his guest, Bob Coleman, the country's foremost expert on franchise and small business lending. Bob is a frequent guest on Fox Business News and is often quoted by a variety of financial media outlets, including the Wall Street Journal, Bloomberg, Forbes, CNN/Money and the New York Times.

  • Dina Dwyer-Owens, CEO of The Dwyer Group, to Appear on “Undercover Boss” Jan. 22

    Paul Segreto
    19 Jan 2012 | 8:42 pm
    Dina Dwyer-Owens, Chairwoman and CEO of The Dwyer Group, will appear on CBS’s hit reality show “Undercover Boss,” on Sunday, Jan. 22 at 8 p.m. ET/ 7 p.m. CT. The two-time Emmy nominated “Undercover Boss” kicks off its third season on Jan. 15 and continues the quest to enable some of the world’s most successful [...]
 
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  • Talking Funding First – Why a Reversal of the Traditional Franchise Sales Process is Critical

    Brian Miller
    24 Jan 2012 | 6:42 am
    The tightening of capital markets in recent years has engendered significant changes in the traditional franchise sales process where funding was discussed as the last step. The almost complete disappearance of investment capital for small businesses has resulted in a severe decline of franchise sales for many franchisors. Only those franchisors that responded to new economic conditions with a different approach have kept franchise sales going strong. One of the biggest changes in the franchise sales process revolves around funding. In order to sell franchises, franchisors have been forced to…

  • I Can Hire an Attorney to Write the Franchise Agreement; Why Do I Need a Franchise Advisor?

    Steve Schick
    9 Jan 2012 | 5:21 pm
    I spend many hours of my day talking with business owners who want to franchise their businesses and many ask me this question. As I tell them, when you want to create a franchise organization hiring a qualified franchise attorney is a crucial step. Yet, attorneys address only one piece of the franchise development process – the legal side. There is no question that this is an extremely important component of franchising. However, there are many other equally critical elements. Competent franchise attorneys know how to write agreements that comply with Federal Guidelines and state franchise…

  • The New Breed of Franchise Candidates – Who Are They?

    Brian Miller
    28 Dec 2011 | 8:59 am
    The New Career Economy® is much different than what our parents’ generation experienced. Long gone is the era of working for Corporate America for 30 or 40 years toculminate our careers with gold watches and the security of retirement plans and a strong Social Security system. Unemployment rates have continued to rise in the last few years and layoffs and retrenchments have become the reality for more and more people.  Adding to these economic woes, the decline in the stock market has drained most people’s savings; and, the real estate crisis has eroded their greatest asset, in some…

  • 5 Steps to Differentiate Your Franchise Offering

    Brian Miller
    10 Nov 2011 | 1:32 pm
    Franchising today is highly competitive.  More and more companies are choosing to franchise as their method for expansion.  This makes it critical for you to differentiate your franchise offering.  In today’s economic environment, you must make your franchise stand out so you can attract and recruit qualified franchisee candidates. Differentiation of your franchise offering is twofold.  On the one hand, you must be different from other opportunities within your industry.  However, you also must seek differentiation when compared with opportunities in other industries. 1. Know your…

  • How Can Franchisors and Franchisees Benefit from a Mastermind Group?

    Brian Miller
    18 Sep 2011 | 3:38 pm
    It was over 20 years ago when I first read Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill., I have reread this life altering little book on many occasions, always discovering something new and relevant. One of the most influential concepts that this book brings forth is that of a “Master Mind Group” and its power to help us achieve our goals and objectives. The premise of the “Master Mind Group” is that before we can achieve our goals and desires we must first acquire the specialized knowledge in the field we have chosen tor bring our dreams into reality. Hill claims that it’s unlikely that…
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  • FranNet’s Gary Prenevost Featured in Financial Post

    FranNet
    25 Jan 2012 | 11:12 am
    Gary Prenevost, president of FranNet of Southern Ontario, gives his insight on successful franchises. “Franchising a business model successfully really comes down to systems, systems, systems,” says Prenevost. Owners and operators of Massage Addict, Lori MacKenzie and Chris Harker explain the reasoning behind the success of their recession-proof business model. Massaging the deal to build a franchise Mary Teresa Bitti  Jan 23, 2012 – 12:53 PM ET Massage Addict founders Lori MacKenzie and Chris Harker The pitch: Accessible, affordable massage therapy. That is the concept…

  • Is Absentee Ownership of Franchises the New Franchising Trend?

    FranNet
    24 Jan 2012 | 11:18 am
    Some signs point to rise of absentee ownership of franchises, pros buying franchises while keeping jobs FranNet of San Francisco President Gordon Dupries. From FranNet website. In franchising, trends are coalescing to form what could be the next large-scale movement in the industry: absentee ownership of franchises. Or, as franchise owners themselves call it, “manager-run franchises.” The developments: Skilled, experienced professionals are leaving the corporate world and often turning to franchising to make a living. The economy is still bad, and Social Security and retirement funds look…

  • FranNet’s Todd Bingham Featured in Entrepreneur

    FranNet
    20 Jan 2012 | 11:29 am
    These days, only the strong survive in the world of franchising. Some franchises that were promised to be successes have now shut their doors and some surprising ones are still thriving. When getting into the business of franchises, how do you know which direction to take? People like Todd Bingham at FranNet have watched the trends and have a good read on where certain companies are heading. Bingham recently offered his expertise in the Entrepreneur. Read more in the article below. How to Avoid a Franchise Fad BY Sarah Max Nearly a decade ago, meal-preparation franchises promised to answer…

  • New Bill Offers Steep Tax Breaks for Veterans to Open a Franchise

    FranNet
    18 Jan 2012 | 3:14 pm
    Tax rebate would make franchise ownership possible for a larger number of returning veterans Photo: Alex E. Proimos on Flickr Veterans looking to start their own business may get a big assist from the United States Senate, which is considering a bipartisan bill that would provide tax rebates to veterans who become franchisees. The American Growth, Recovery, Empowerment and Entrepreneurship Act is cosponsored by Sens. Marco Rubio, R-Fla, and Chris Coons, D-Del., who introduced the legislation in November. The bill proposes to give veterans a 25 percent tax rebate on the cost of franchise fees,…

  • Surge in Franchising a Hot Topic

    FranNet
    16 Jan 2012 | 9:39 am
    FranNet blog post featured on Business Reel Our blog last week about the promising future of franchising despite a recession proves to be a topic people are talking about. Last week, Business Reel featured our post about IFA’s economic outlook for 2012 which showed a tremendous spike in franchising growth patterns. To see the placement, click here. Copyright © 2008 This feed is for personal, non-commercial use only. The use of this feed on other websites breaches copyright. If this content is not in your news reader, it makes the page you are viewing an infringement of the…
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  • Roger Hamilton- A Man Opinionated On Wealth Creation

    Franchise Strategist
    27 Jan 2012 | 11:40 pm
    There is only one man who deserves to be in the news every hour of the day. And the name of that man is Roger Hamilton. And the reason that this man should be in the news is that he has single handedly changed the face of the world of wealth creation, and much more than that this man has done that in the manner that was not at all expected.

  • Evaluating Opportunities and Threats – Three Key Questions

    Franchise Strategist
    26 Jan 2012 | 9:35 pm
    The enterpriship model describes the four activities that guide entrepreneurship, leadership, and management: establishing the mindset, enabling action, building relationships, and establishing order. Inherent within this model are three questions that must be considered when evaluating opportunities or responding to threats that affect either the current or future state. These questions address possibilities, assumptions, and probabilities.

  • 5 Steps on How to Set and Achieve Your Goals

    Franchise Strategist
    25 Jan 2012 | 8:16 am
    5 Steps on How to Set and Achieve Your Goals Which one is a goal?I will lose 15 pounds I want to run a marathon Quit smoking All of the above None of the above The correct answer is (5) - none of the above. The first three are wishes, not goals. However, you are not alone if you answered incorrectly because research has shown that less than 1% of the population actually understands how to effectively set a goal.

  • Business Leadership: Bridging the Gap

    Franchise Strategist
    21 Jan 2012 | 9:04 pm
    Franchise Concepts with Blue Ribbon Management Team Business Leadership: Bridging the Gap Author: Olivia Parr Rud Every year, companies spend millions of dollars on information technology to capture, store, manipulate, and analyze data. Generally, these huge investments are aimed at increasing profits through improved acquisition and CRM. Yet many companies have not seen the promised [...]

  • Buying a Franchise – Evaluating Franchise Investments and Franchise Disclosure Documents – Tips From a Franchise Expert and Franchise Attorney

    Franchise Strategist
    17 Jan 2012 | 4:45 am
    Buying a franchise represents a different approach to starting a business. Some statistics are impressive: it is said over 40% of all U.S. retail sales are through franchised establishments. But an alarming number of franchised operators make less than the minimum wage, working 7 days and 60 to 80 hours a week, pursuing an expensive and elusive American Dream that turns into a nightmare of epic proportions. These cases of franchise failure can and should be prevented. buying a franchise,franchise checklist,franchise investments,franchise disclosure documents,franchise management,franchise…
 
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  • Franchisors: How to Approach the Enforcement of Your Restrictive Covenants When Negotiating a Franchisee Renewal

    Charles Internicola
    3 Jan 2012 | 8:26 am
    When a franchise agreement expires, franchisors and franchisees, many times, enter a decision making period to determine, discuss and negotiate whether or not the the franchise agreement will be renewed.  Although not preferred, this post-termination negotiating period is sometimes necessitated by on-going negotiations and delayed decisions.  During this critical negotiating period - one where the franchisee is, most likely, operating the franchised business without a franchise agreement - franchisors, many times, unnecessarily jeopardize the protection of their trademarks and trade…

  • What a Franchise Lawyer Learns from His Clients

    Charles Internicola
    17 Dec 2011 | 9:38 am
    Starting a franchise is an exciting process and undertaking.  So much so, that one major benefit of being a franchise lawyer is that I get to work with extremely focused clients who understand entrepreneurship and who, more often than not,  are extremely motivated to bring their business experiences to the "franchising table".  So, in partnering and working with our clients to develop their own franchise system, along the way, there are many business points that I learn.  Here are a few: Business Systems are Critical Every successful business requires…

  • Franchisors: Do your Environmental Marketing Claims Comply with FTC Rules?

    Charles Internicola
    28 Oct 2011 | 7:17 am
    Proceeding with the ever increasing and costly regulation on business (a separate issue better suited for a publication on politics) the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has issued "guidelines" respecting the use of environmental claims in advertising and marketing. Considering that many franchisors and other businesses rely on environmental claims in their advertising and packaging franchisors, franchise lawyers and all business owners need to be aware of these "guidelines". So what are some of the basics that you need to know? (a) Guidelines. Although identified as…

  • Franchising Your Business: What you Can Learn from Existing Franchisors

    Charles Internicola
    31 Aug 2011 | 8:33 am
    For the successful business owner and entrepreneur the thought of “franchising your business” is something that requires serious consideration and a good deal of “scrutiny.” There are many legal and business factors to scrutinize and there are many sources of information that you should be evaluating (see, our franchise library). However, one great source of information includes existing franchisors and the successes, failures and lessons that they have learned. In a recent franchise article on Business News Daily, Pierre Panos, the founder and CEO of Fresh to Order,…

  • Can You Franchise Your Health Care Related Business?

    Charles Internicola
    26 Aug 2011 | 11:44 am
    As with any other method of practicing medicine in the United States, a health care franchise is subject to a multitude of complicated federal and state health care fraud and abuse statutes, regulations, case law and administrative opinions. The concept of “franchising” a health care business is a novel approach to the practice of medicine and must undergo a systematic review and evaluation of the proposed (a) franchise system, (b) business and compensation arrangements, (c) franchise disclosure documents and (d) compliance programs. The most common regulatory and compliance…
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  • Franchise Consulting or Franchise Brokerage

    Todd Weiss CFA
    27 Jan 2012 | 10:00 am
    Franchise consulting is a field similar to any other consultant-to client relationship whereby the franchise consultant would charge a fee to a client in exchange for a particular service. This is how the field was traditionally defined. If a franchisor needed a particular service, whether it was the formation of their franchise agreement, business planning, marketing and sales advice or any other type of third party consulting services, they would hire the consultant, draft a contract and scope of service and pay consulting fees.

  • Crabs, a Basket & Buying A Franchise

    Todd Weiss CFA
    20 Jan 2012 | 12:37 pm
    If you stumbled upon this post, you’re probably wondering what crabs and a basket have to do with buying a franchise. Let me explain…

  • Do the “What ifs” have you down?

    Todd Weiss CFA
    13 Jan 2012 | 9:40 am
    What ifs got you down? Stuck trying to make a decisions? Read this... it might help a bit...

  • Franchise Broker or Franchise Consultant?

    Todd Weiss CFA
    6 Jan 2012 | 9:17 am
    What's a franchise broker? What's a franchise consultant? What do the do and should I work with them when buying a franchise? Check out this post to learn more about the benefits, the differences... and what to look out for.....

  • Franchise Area Development

    Todd Weiss CFA
    30 Dec 2011 | 9:41 am
    There are a number of types of franchise ownership. One type is called Area Development. This presents the opportunity to develop a large territory. For more information please read this post.
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  • Quiznos Franchise Narrowly Avoids Bankruptcy

    Admin
    26 Jan 2012 | 10:42 am
    Through a last second deal with a deep-pocketed private equity investor, the once-celebrated Quiznos franchise has managed to narrowly avoid bankruptcy.

  • Franchises in the News

    Jeff Fabian
    23 Jan 2012 | 9:20 am
    The three cases discussed below all highlight different – and equally important – issues that are highly relevant to both franchisors and franchisees.

  • Five Business Tactics You Can Learn from Lady Gaga

    Sue Funke
    23 Jan 2012 | 9:18 am
    Are successful business owners born that way? Lady Gaga's success holds great examples of how to help your business succeed.
 
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  • Interview with Joe Novak, Senior VP of Franchise Marketing & Development for Mathnasium

    Ambrosio
    27 Jan 2012 | 8:56 am
    This is a guest blog post by Annabel Jones. For some, math is really as easy as 1-2-3. For others, it’s about as painful as a trip to the dentist. Mathnasium, the rapidly growing children’s education franchise, aims to change that. Mathnasium has been franchising since 2004, but long before the concept was growing above 2% a year, educator Larry Martinek was making a difference in the lives of his math students. Larry noticed that his students were developing mathematical shortcuts: ways of solving problems not taught in his or other teachers’ classrooms. Other teachers saw these…

  • FDD Talk: Average Revenue Earned by Franchisees of DoodyCalls, a Pet Waste Removal Franchise

    Ambrosio
    26 Jan 2012 | 11:43 am
    What is DoodyCalls? 1.  DoodyCalls is a pet-related franchise that provides exterior pet waste removal (“scooping”) service and odor control service for residential yards, apartment complexes, commercial properties, and home owner associations, using its own system. 2.  DoodyCalls businesses provide pet-related services or products that make yards and community common areas safe and usable.  Currently, services include exterior pet waste pick up and removal, exterior deodorizing, pet waste station set-up, service, and maintenance, trash can service, outdoor common area cleaning…

  • Franchise Chatter Exclusive: Q&A Interview with Brian Gross, President of Bach to Rock

    Ambrosio
    25 Jan 2012 | 2:44 am
    (Ambrosio’s note: Bach to Rock is one of those unique businesses I wish had existed when I was growing up.  Their fresh take on music education makes learning an instrument so much more fun and effective, and I can see this as something that can really help kids of all ages gain more self-confidence. With an original concept and top-notch management, I have high hopes that this new franchise opportunity will live up to its full potential.) Bach to Rock (B2R), America’s music school for students of all ages, opened its first corporate-owned location in Bethesda, Maryland in 2007 and…

  • FDD Talk: Total Purchases of Products from Mac Tools by Its Franchisees and Distributors

    Ambrosio
    24 Jan 2012 | 9:52 am
    What is Mac Tools? 1.  Mac Tools is a mobile tool franchise where franchisees operate a truck or van equipped with displays of the tool inventory on a route of assigned stops with approximately 325 customers of the products. 2.  The stops will include automotive aftermarket businesses, service stations, independent garages, car and truck dealerships, and non-automotive businesses such as cycle shops, lawn mower shops, airports, marinas, machine shops, factories, farm implement dealers or repairers, commercial agricultural businesses, and other commercial users of tools and shop equipment.

  • FDD Talk: Average Sales, Expenses, and Operating Profits of Retrofitness Outlets

    Ambrosio
    23 Jan 2012 | 10:32 am
    What is Retrofitness? 1.  Retrofitness provides discount fitness programs in a specially designed format.  Its business model is based on offering exercise/fitness training programs and related services to members for just $19.99 a month. Retrofitness is all about “More Fitness Less Money.” 2.  A typical Retro Fitness outlet has 60-75 pieces of cardio equipment (with personal LCD TV screens), a Retro Movie Theatre, three different types of circuit training equipment, free weights, locker rooms, personal training, tanning, Retro Blends Smoothie Bar, on-demand group fitness,…
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  • What Makes A Successful Franchisee_?

    Jerry
    18 Jan 2012 | 5:39 pm
    I know the answer and its really not that different from what makes you successful in most professions and life for that matter. Here you go: 1. Knowledge- management skills, people skills, problem solving skills, customer service skills. An ability to predict before something happens based on KNOWLEDGE. 2. Attitude- a committed passion for the mission. If you believe deep down and can commit to the ups and downs your attitude will keep you focused on your end game. 3. Skills- your soft skills combined with your knowledge skills that you learned and have grown with your experience.

  • 15 Jan 2012 | 5:58 pm

    Jerry
    15 Jan 2012 | 5:58 pm
    Our friend and colleague Dale Willerton, The Lease Coach,  www.TheLeaseCoach..com shares his thoughts and expertise on franchise tenants. Enjoy!   Franchise Tenants – Negotiate Your Commercial Lease By: Dale Willerton – The Lease Coach 1,042 words What do hundreds of thousands of franchisees have in common? They lease commercial or retail space to operate their business from. I know first-hand the challenges that franchise tenants face because I have spoken at major franchise shows in Los Angeles, Miami, Washington DC, Toronto and elsewhere. Many successful franchisors have me…

  • Select Franchise Categories Performing Well

    Jerry
    10 Jan 2012 | 12:44 pm
    Home care and fitness franchises remain among the hottest franchise segments and the trend continued during this past year. Look at these two fast growth franchise groups using the Entrepreneur 2012 Franchise 500 . Home Care Franchises: This franchise sector, which is fairly new in comparison to other sectors, has had a whopping 23% increase from 2009 to 2011. This converts to over 1,000 new franchises during that period (comparing the same 31 franchises). As the demand for home care services continues to grow, look for continued success from the home care sector.   ·        …

  • Franchisee Incentives

    Jerry
    7 Jan 2012 | 10:08 pm
    Moving forward from a challenging year for the franchise industry we’re seeing some smart incentives to a path of organic growth. It has become increasingly competitive and with a tight lending environment growth has slowed across many franchise categories.  The point here, is that as you research franchise models look at their expansion plans, ask how they are expanding, is there any funding available and what type is available, have their franchise fees and or royalties been lowered or even waived? An example of these types of incentives is Papa John’s where they are cutting…

  • Franchising 2012 and beyond!

    Jerry
    4 Jan 2012 | 6:41 pm
    What are the hottest industry segments going into 2012?                                                                             Written by Laurie Kulikowski in New York Every new year brings predictions BUT these make sense what are your thoughts? The overall economy may have a stubborn gray(ish) cloud above it, but there are a more than a few industries with significant expectations for growth in the New Year.   “The recent economic conditions have been a game changer, redefining the term ‘job security,’” says Brian…
 
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  • Pinkberry: Initiating with Buy

    admin
    23 Jan 2012 | 6:13 am
    Sector Summary: The dessert category is competitive, but not as competitive as some of the other sectors within the food industry. New concepts, such as frozen yogurt, cupcake shops and emerging ice cream brands, have been to build a meaningful business and find a very loyal customer base. For the most part, the sector is very seasonal with a significant portion of sales being generated in the summer months. This is especially true in the colder regions of the US. We like the sector but favor brands that have more strategic growth plans and show consistent year over year sales growth.

  • Little Caesars: Initiating With Neutral

    admin
    13 Jan 2012 | 6:24 am
    Sector Summary: Pizza has become one of America’s favorite foods with approximately 69,000 pizzerias in the US today. The pizza industry is a highly competitive sector and consists of both franchised and non-franchised outlets. The fierce competition results in pizza stores spending a large amount of money on advertising to help differentiate their product, and discounting is used frequently to boost sales. Because of this, pizza franchises must operate efficiently to maintain a good level of profit. Overall, we like the pizza sector, but are slightly cautious due to saturation. Investment…

  • Manhattan Bagel: Initiating with Buy

    admin
    11 Jan 2012 | 7:39 am
    Sector Summary: The coffee, donuts and bagel sector has seen strong growth in the recent past. Starbucks, a publicly owned coffee company, paved the way with store locations at every city block and the popularity of their premium coffee beverages. Dunkin’ Donuts and McDonald’s also entered the space with their own, lower priced coffee brands, which has given a healthy boost to their profits. What’s most compelling about the sector are easy operations, high margin products and scalability. We like the sector, but there are certainly a few key brands that stand out from the competition.

  • Panchero’s: Initiating With Sell Rating

    admin
    9 Jan 2012 | 7:57 am
    Investment Decision: SELL Sector Summary: Mexican food is a growing sector in the food franchise space with tacos, burritos and nachos entering mainstream American diets. With Chipotle, a non-franchise concept, paving the way, many new concepts have emerged and become significant players. There is significant room to grow in this sector with the right concept, particularly given the increasing population of Spanish speakers. This food appeals to a large audience and while generally not healthy, consumers will continue to enjoy eating at such establishments. Investment Summary: Panchero’s is…

  • Red Mango Franchise Opportunity: Initiating With Sell

    admin
    12 Dec 2011 | 6:41 am
    Sector Summary: The dessert category is competitive, but not as competitive as some of the other sectors within the food industry. New concepts, such as frozen yogurt, cupcake shops and emerging ice cream brands, have been to build a meaningful business and find a very loyal customer base. For the most part, the sector is very seasonal with a significant portion of sales being generated in the summer months This is especially true in the colder regions of the US. We like the sector but favor brands that have more strategic growth plans and show consistent year over year sales growth.
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