Year: 2014

Dickey’s Barbecue Kicks off National Barbecue Month with 400th Restaurant

Dallas, TX — Roland Dickey’s goal has always been world barbecue domination.  Today, the nation’s largest barbecue franchise is one step closer to that goal by officially opening their 400th restaurant. The 400th Dickey’s Barbecue Pit opened in Phoenix, Arizona and the Dallas-based company now slow-smokin’ in 40 states across the country. “Our goal has always been Dickey’s Barbecue Kicks off National Barbecue Month with 400th Restaurant

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By Stephan Baldwin | Posted May 14, 2014

Maui Wowi Franchisees Dive into Dover Days

Greenwood Village, Colo. — Delaware’s Dover Days gets some refreshment from Maui Wowi Hawaiian who will be a vendor at this year’s event held May 2-4, 2014. Local Delaware residents Chris and Erica Bruno were recently granted a franchise agreement with the Hawaiian coffee and smoothie company and are eager to bring their unique concept to the historic Maui Wowi Franchisees Dive into Dover Days

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By Stephan Baldwin | Posted May 13, 2014

Pak Mail Cedar Rapids Celebrates New Location & Military Appreciation Month, May 15-17, 2014

Cedar Rapids, IA — Pak Mail Cedar Rapids celebrates its move to a new location at 5249 North Park Place NE. The celebration includes a three day event that features an Open House Thursday and Friday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., with a ribbon cutting ceremony Thursday at 4:30 p.m. Celebration continues all day Saturday Pak Mail Cedar Rapids Celebrates New Location & Military Appreciation Month, May 15-17, 2014

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By Stephan Baldwin | Posted May 13, 2014

Understand the 4 types of FPR

Can I Trust a Franchisor’s Financial Performance Representations (Item 19 of the FDD, Part 2)

Understanding Item 19, Part 2: The 4 Types of Item 19’s In our previous review of Item 19, we provided a general guide to items found within a company’s Item 19 Financial Performance Representation (formerly known as an Earnings Claim; also known as Article 19).  In part 2, we review how these Financial Performance Representations Can I Trust a Franchisor’s Financial Performance Representations (Item 19 of the FDD, Part 2)

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By Rick Bisio | Posted May 12, 2014

The Dallas Franchise Expo partners with the City of Dallas and the Office of Economic Development

DALLAS, TEXAS — The Franchise & Business Opportunities Expo is pleased to announce a partnership with the City of Dallas and the Office of Economic Development. The Dallas Franchise Expo takes place at Dallas Market Hall, May 17 & 18, 2014. The event is the ideal opportunity for visitors to speak directly with representatives from proven The Dallas Franchise Expo partners with the City of Dallas and the Office of Economic Development

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By Stephan Baldwin | Posted May 12, 2014

Franchise Business Review Aims To Answer Question: “How Much Money Can You Make?”

Portsmouth, NH — Franchise Business Review (FBR) has announced an online course for franchise seekers that will seek to answer the enduring question, “How much money can you make in franchising?” The three hour course will take place over 2 sessions on consecutive evenings " May 20th and 21st, from 7:00 " 8:30pm EDT. CEO and Founder Franchise Business Review Aims To Answer Question: “How Much Money Can You Make?”

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By Stephan Baldwin | Posted May 12, 2014

The Affordable Healthcare Act

The Affordable Care Act and Franchising

One of the more significant issues facing today’s franchise owner are the requirements under the Affordable Care Act (ACA). For owners with multiple locations, particularly in the restaurant and automotive industries, the concept and calculation of “Full Time Equivalent” (FTE) employees can significantly impact the profitability of the business. Failure to understand and prepare for The Affordable Care Act and Franchising

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By Todd Weiss | Posted May 9, 2014

Winston Salem Duo Win Mainstream Boutique’s Top Franchise Awards

Winston Salem, NC — Mainstream Boutique, a national women’s fashion and accessories boutique franchise, honored Winston Salem’s mother-daughter team Charlotte Parris and Anitra Mitchell with a Franchise of the Year Award. The duo also was honored for their tremendous growth with doubling the size of their business from 2012 to 2013.  Anitra Mitchell and Charlotte Winston Salem Duo Win Mainstream Boutique’s Top Franchise Awards

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By Stephan Baldwin | Posted May 8, 2014

Outdoor Lighting Perspectives Opens a New Location in Rochester, New York

Richmond, VA — May 1, 2014 — Outdoor Lighting Perspectives is happy to announce that Brent Conley has opened a new location servicing the Rochester, New York area. Known as Outdoor Lighting Perspectives of Rochester, Mr. Conley and his team will design and install custom outdoor lighting systems for his customers, for home exteriors, landscapes and Outdoor Lighting Perspectives Opens a New Location in Rochester, New York

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By Stephan Baldwin | Posted May 1, 2014

Flip Flop Shops Continues Explosive International Expansion with Caribbean Development Deal

ATLANTA — Flip Flop Shops®, one of the fastest growing retail chains in North America, today announced the latest deal in an international development hat trick: a master franchise agreement with the retail-savvy team behind Happy Toes Caribbean. The agreement calls for the establishment and development of at least 20 new shops throughout the islands, the Flip Flop Shops Continues Explosive International Expansion with Caribbean Development Deal

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By Stephan Baldwin | Posted April 30, 2014