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Chicken franchises are making it big - Moneyweb
One franchise business that seems to be booming is the chicken business both Nando's and Chicken King are on an expansionary path. Nando's plans to open stores in Johannesburg CBD and Soweto.
Franchise Capital Corp. Sells Its Interest in Fit-n-Healthy Market Cafe (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance)
Franchise Capital Corp. announced today that its board of directors, with the recommendation of the Investment Committee, voted to sell its interest in Fit-n-Healthy Market Cafe. The concept, which was created earlier this year, and in its early stages of development, was sold to Creative Eateries Corp. in the amount of the concept's current liabilities.
Deadbeat directors get a pass (Kansas City Star)
H ow irresponsible does an outside director have to be before he or she faces legal responsibility for nonperformance of duties? Very, very irresponsible.
Rolling out a retail rack rejig
Take One: An all-new silver fa?ade special ?rigatino? fixtures for flexibility of display and a special autumn-winter collection designed in Italy... Take Two: Lit-wall array of high-performance shoes outer-window exposition with mannequins and a sharp focus on women?s sportswear...
Exceeding standards can affect brands' consistency integrity
Yvonne La Penotiere president of Carlson Hotels Worldwide the Americas said she is against standards creep. "It's confusing for the guest " she said.
Canucks re-sign Cloutier to two-year contract (Sports Illustrated)
VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) -- Dan Cloutier signed a two-year, $5 million contract with the Vancouver Canucks on Thursday. Cloutier, the Canucks' No. 1 goalie, recorded a franchise-record three straight 30-win seasons and posted a better goals-against average and save percentage each season.
Sir Speedy takes home Century Club (Mississippi Business Journal)
JACKSON ? Sir Speedy was recently presented with the Century Club award at the Sir Speedy International Convention held in Tampa, Fla. The annual award recognizes Sir Speedy's top 100 centers for sales, and places the Jackson franchise in the network's top 20% worldwide.
Panera Heads for Queens (TheStreet.com)
The bakery chain already has a franchise agreement on Long Island.
Cardsmart® Card & Gift Franchisees Enjoy Low Start-Up Costs, Strong Management & Marketing Support (PR Web)
Petter Etholm, President of Cardsmart retail stores says, "Our financial start-up and continuing operations fees are among the best in all of franchising."
Gangland's style of business
The franchise from the established U.S. gangs comes with protection and instant credibility on the streets sources say.