The disclosure process--uncertainties, ambiguities and unresolved
issues: while the disclosure document conversion process has g
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The Federal Trade Commission's announcement in January 2007
that it had--after roughly 12 years of rulemaking-finally revised the
federal franchise disclosure rule . . .
Addressing the most common franchisee claims: common-sense steps
that franchise systems often fail to apply.(EXPLORING THE LEGAL
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One thing that all franchisors can agree upon is that litigation
with franchisees is a no-win situation. Even if the franchisor prevails
on all claims, it takes an . . .
Franchising weathers economic challenges.(IFA PRESIDENT'S
COLUMN)(Industry overview)
The state of the economy in recent months may have caused a case of
the jitters among the general population, but judging by the
overwhelmingly-optimistic comments shared among those who . . .
Evaluating the current legal environment.(IN THIS ISSUE)(Industry
overview)
While the franchising industry is experiencing significant
growth--18 percent expansion between 2001 and 2005, according to the IFA
Educational Foundation's Economic Impact of Franchised . . .
Economic uncertainty, sizable veterans' population may boost
franchise ownership: questions about the nation's economy might
pro
Policymakers are debating if the United States is approaching, has
slid into or can avoid an economic recession. At the same time, the
nation has more than 23.8 million veterans, according to the . . .
Correction.(Correction notice)
Correction: Franchising World regrets the deletion of material from
News Briefs in the March issue. It should have read: Gray Plant Mooty
Franchise Distribution practice group Principal Gaylen . . .
As part of a social mission during Ben & Jerry's annual
convention conducted in Cancun, Mexico, franchisees worked to repair a
c
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As part of a social mission during Ben & Jerry's annual
convention conducted in Cancun, Mexico, franchisees worked to repair a
children's school in Puerto Morelos. Upon . . .
Home Instead Senior Care partnered with the Univ. of Nebraska
Medical Center to build a geriatrics center in Omaha.(Community
Se
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Caption: Home Instead Senior Care partnered with the Univ. of
Nebraska Medical Center to build a geriatrics center in Omaha using a $5
million gift made through the . . .
During a recent episode of ABC's "Extreme Makeover:
Home Edition" that built a home for a deserving family in
Baltimore.(Communi
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Caption: During a recent episode of ABC's "Extreme
Makeover: Home Edition" that built a home for a deserving family in
Baltimore, Smoothie King was onsite to blend fruit . . .
Chester's International announced its sponsorship of the #88
Skinner Nurseries stock car.(Community Service)
Chester's International announced its sponsorship of the #88
Skinner Nurseries stock car, driven by Justin Larson, pictured with
Chester's . . .
United Franchise Group.(Marketing)
United Franchise Group created a new franchise services . . .
Two Men And A Truck.(Marketing)(Brief article)
Two Men And A Truck conducted its "Bucks for Boxes"
contest on YouTube where contestants were challenged with creating the
second best use for moving boxes to compete for a $1,000 gift . . .
Pet Butler.(Marketing)(Brief article)
Pet Butler launched a nationwide jingle contest, searching for
individuals, duets, and trios to compose and sing their own jingle for a
chance to win the grand prize of . . .
Motel 6.(Marketing)(Brief article)
Motel 6 completed its rollout of a national fluorescent light bulb
and battery recycling program. The company also launched its new
"My Motel 6" profile program to ease online . . .
Microtel Inns & Suites and Hawthorn Suites hotels are
providing guests with custom "Sereno Spa"
amenities.(Marketing)
Microtel Inns & Suites and Hawthorn Suites hotels are providing
guests with custom "Sereno Spa" amenities, exclusive to the
brands and cost-effective for the . . .
Express Employment Professionals.(Marketing)
Express Employment Professionals was featured as a
"breakthrough company" by Keith R. McFarland in his book, The
Breakthrough Company: How Everyday Companies Become . . .
Embassy Suites Hotels.(Marketing)(Brief article)
Embassy Suites Hotels launched its Business Balance initiative to
offer business travelers guidance and tips to help maintain balance on
the road related to nutrition, exercise and . . .
Sport Clips celebrated the opening of its 500th
store.(Growth)
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Caption: Sport Clips celebrated the opening of its 500th store with
area developer Ron Chamberlain, founder and CEO Gordon Loan, Sporty the
Sport Clips mascot, and Pres. . . .
Wyndham Hotel Group.(Growth)
Wyndham Hotel Group signed an exclusive development agreement with
Ukrainian Hotels LLC to build 15 Ramada Encore hotels over the next . . .
Figaro's Pizza.(Growth)
Figaro's Pizza opened its first location in Abu . . .
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