The nation’s pivot toward better-burger restaurants continues to gain momentum as rumors surface that Danny Meyer’s Shake Shack is considering an IPO this year. In her online post, “Shake Shack Considering An IPO,” Nation’s Restaurant News editor and restaurant finance expert Lisa Jennings says, “The news follows an earlier rumor that the parent to the […]
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Many businesspeople today are considering frozen yogurt franchising, and it can be helpful for them to read the story of how someone else found success in that arena. Brian Trager, for example, spent 20 years as an international businessman, a producer-exporter in Costa Rica, consulting in Vietnam and working in New York City startups before
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In one of our recent posts, “NYC To Host International Franchise Expo (IFC),” we recommended the June, 2014 event as an excellent way forward into the world of franchising. Recently we noticed a short video, made at the IFC, in a post on Entrepreneur.com, “Would You Make A Good Franchisee?” Because franchisees are a unique
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On July 29, 2014, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) ruled that McDonald’s, which for over a year and a half has been the target of protesting workers and lawsuits over low wages and questionable labor practices, is considered to be a co- employer along with the owner of the franchise. In the run-up to
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The franchise formula has a proven track record, but many potential entrepreneurs may be wondering if they have exactly what it takes to become a successful franchisee. To find answers, consider Joel Libava’s “10 Habits of Highly Successful Future Franchisees” post at Entrepreneur.com. “In order to be a successful franchise owner, you have to do
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What lessons may be learned from the problems plaguing Sbarro, RadioShack and Quiznos? In their recent post, ” Why These Once Thriving Franchises Have Fallen on Hard Times,” Entrepreneur.com looks at how the once-thriving franchises are facing bankruptcies, store closures, disgruntled franchisees and nightmarish marketing scenarios. “There are many aspects of franchising that have nothing
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Restaurant franchising continues to be an attractive career change consideration for many Americans, in part because of proven business plans and methods. Therefore, it is imperative that potential franchisees understand what it takes to be successful within a given restaurant chain’s franchising framework. Just as we happily share our vast point of sale experience and
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You’re dreaming you heard about a hot “Product X” franchise opportunity. You see your future and follow your gut instinct. In the dream, you’re a freshly minted franchisee, standing proudly in front of your new business beneath beautiful, crimson banners. In their post, the experts at BlackEnterprise.com suggest that, if you’re dreaming of franchising, it’s
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In what may be another sign of continuing growth and dynamism in the restaurant sector of the economy, Patrice & Associates Hospitality Recruiting (PAHR) has introduced a regional development franchising program. Given the strong presence Sintel Systems has in the retail, restaurant and service industries’ point of sale marketplace, we share these service sector growth
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Dreaming of franchising? Fantastic! You’re ready for a life change and the market is heating up. But before you take the plunge, make sure your due diligence includes interviews with existing franchisees who can say, “Been There, Done That.” We strongly agree with an Entrepreneur.com post we spied, “Interviewing Existing Franchisees,” and subtitled “When investigating
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