Month: January 2009

At a time when many Curves For Women franchise owners are fighting for financial survival, Curves International is risking a public backlash by promotionally partnering with the divisive and highly controversial anti-gay and pro-life American Family Association.
The promotion:  Curves and American Family Radio (AFR) – an affiliate of the American Family Association (AFA) – are […]

(FranchisePick.Com) In honor of Martin Luther King Day, here are 6 powerful & inspiring quotes.
Quotes by Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr.
“Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere.” Martin Luther King, Jr
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“Darkness can not drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive […]

According to a story on Top New Franchises, Fairway Divorce Solutions has opened a new franchise…  Just in time for the bust January divorce season!
Established in 2006, Fairway Divorce Solutions offers a first-of-its-kind alternative to the traditional system of divorce by offering “a new divorce paradigm that saves money, time, stress and protects […]

Established in 2006, Fairway Divorce Solutions offers a first-of-its-kind alternative to the traditional system of divorce by offering a new divorce paradigm that saves money, time, stress and protects the children. Charging a flat fee, Fairway Divorce Solutions uses a common sense step-by-step proven approach called The Fairway Process™. The Company is growing rapidly with […]

White Castle is switching to more environmentally responsible packaging, and promoting its greenliness.
Here’s the company press release:
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Jan. 8 /PRNewswire/ — White Castle restaurants will introduce new "green" food packaging in all 412 locations over the next few weeks. The formerly white paper sack and white corrugated Crave Cases are going "green" by […]

Good news:  White Castle is going green.  At Greener Assets, Allison Boyer reports that the fast food chain that gave us the Slider will be making a switch to more sustainable packaging at over 400 restaurant sites over the next few months.
Read more here:  Who’s Going Green: White Castle
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The R&B pop singer-songwriter and actor turned wine store franchisee is corking his The Grape store in Atlanta’s Inman Park.  According to On the Record magazine:
The Inman Park franchise of the Grape opened by Usher in late 2006 has closed, according to its parent company.
The wine bar, bistro and wine retailer, according to the Atlanta […]

Lesson 1: Think twice before you cross the people who have the long suction cup pole and spare letters to your motel marquis.
The sign at the right was allegedly created by the unhappy and unpaid employees of the DuBois, PA Clarion Inn shortly before they walked off the job and caused franchisee Kronos Hotels to […]

How can McDonald’s make money selling 99-cent burgers? That’s what Eric Kuang at Seeking Alpha wondered.  Then Kuang, founder of GuruFocus Capital Management, LLC., answered his own question… reinforced with some compelling stats showing why McDonald’s is thriving while others are struggling:
Well, maybe the company doesn’t make money off the 99-Cent burgers. Instead, the 99-Cent […]

Not every franchise chain is suffering in the recession. In fact, those who are positioned to meet the needs of the increasingly budget-conscious consumer are thriving.
Church’s Chicken is one whose “value leader” positioning makes it well-suited for the harder times to come. The Atlanta-based restaurant chain, which has 1,625 stores, posted both overall and same-store […]