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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.
H ow irresponsible does an outside director have to be before he or she faces legal responsibility for nonperformance of duties? Very, very irresponsible.
Embracing Technology: Building a Stronger System With Effective Franchisee Relations
Planning and implementing a system that is scalable and maintainable is important to improve inefficiencies and enhance profitability as a franchise organization grows.
Planning and implementing a system that is scalable and maintainable is important to improve inefficiencies and enhance profitability as a franchise organization grows.
Fit After Fifty Begins Shooting Television Infomercial (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance)
Fit After Fifty, Inc. announced today a thirty minute television infomercial is being produced as part of its national marketing campaign. The infomercial will air across the country in the coming months.
Fit After Fifty, Inc. announced today a thirty minute television infomercial is being produced as part of its national marketing campaign. The infomercial will air across the country in the coming months.
Rahejas lead race to partner Starbucks- The Times of India
The Rahejas are likely to pick up exclusive master franchisee rights to operate Starbucks outlets in the country. "The deal between the two parties if formalised will be based on a short-term franchisee partnership at least till the time FDI in retail is permitted in the country. Once FDI is allowed Starbucks could rework its association with the Rahejas "sources close to the development told The Times of India.
The Rahejas are likely to pick up exclusive master franchisee rights to operate Starbucks outlets in the country. "The deal between the two parties if formalised will be based on a short-term franchisee partnership at least till the time FDI in retail is permitted in the country. Once FDI is allowed Starbucks could rework its association with the Rahejas "sources close to the development told The Times of India.
Arby's Restaurant Group and Arby's Franchise Association Enter into Management Agreement (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance)
Doug Benham, President and CEO of Arby's Restaurant Group, Inc. , today announced that ARG has entered into a management agreement between ARG and the Arby's Franchise Association , Arby's marketing organization.
Doug Benham, President and CEO of Arby's Restaurant Group, Inc. , today announced that ARG has entered into a management agreement between ARG and the Arby's Franchise Association , Arby's marketing organization.
Franchises could be in contravention of the Competition Act - Moneyweb
The following clauses may have competition implications adds Charter: *Exclusive dealing: This occurs when the franchisor or a franchisor-nominated supplier obliges the franchisee to procure from them which can limit competition. *Territorial Restrictions: This occurs when "arrangements are made to partition the market through the allocation of exclusive territories or customer groups.
The following clauses may have competition implications adds Charter: *Exclusive dealing: This occurs when the franchisor or a franchisor-nominated supplier obliges the franchisee to procure from them which can limit competition. *Territorial Restrictions: This occurs when "arrangements are made to partition the market through the allocation of exclusive territories or customer groups.
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.
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.
Hospitality International Taps Belmonte as Featured Speaker
Company officials say veteran hotelier's down-to-earth no-nonsense approach to management and marketing will serve as valuable lessons for franchisees Steve Belmonte the former President and C.E.O. of Ramada Franchise Systems who founded full-service hotel consulting firm Hospitality Solutions LLC will be the featured speaker at Hospitality International Inc.'s Marketing & Management Seminar to be held Sept.
Company officials say veteran hotelier's down-to-earth no-nonsense approach to management and marketing will serve as valuable lessons for franchisees Steve Belmonte the former President and C.E.O. of Ramada Franchise Systems who founded full-service hotel consulting firm Hospitality Solutions LLC will be the featured speaker at Hospitality International Inc.'s Marketing & Management Seminar to be held Sept.
AFC Enterprises Announces Second Quarter 2005 Conference Call and Webcast (PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance)
AFC Enterprises, Inc. , the franchisor and operator of Popeyes® Chicken & Biscuits, today announced that its Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the second quarter of 2005 will be released after market close on Friday, August 19, 2005.
AFC Enterprises, Inc. , the franchisor and operator of Popeyes® Chicken & Biscuits, today announced that its Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the second quarter of 2005 will be released after market close on Friday, August 19, 2005.
NZ Pizza Hut franchisee Restaurant Brands still in buyout talks | Pizza Marketplace News
Kentucky Fried Chicken and Starbucks outlets in New Zealand and Australia remains in discussion with private equity firm CVC Asia Pacific Limited regarding a buyout. After CVC made a $160 million (U.S.
Kentucky Fried Chicken and Starbucks outlets in New Zealand and Australia remains in discussion with private equity firm CVC Asia Pacific Limited regarding a buyout. After CVC made a $160 million (U.S.