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The Brazilian economy continues to exhibit strong growth, which is good news for franchisors looking to expand into one of the world's largest economy.

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Latest Unemployment News is Important for Franchise Industry

The actual unemployment rate is far higher than what is typically reported. Knowing the actual rate of unemployment for a particular state or region is important information for franchisors.

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This Interview is a Must Read for Franchisors and Franchisees

A timely interview with a highly recognized franchisee who makes some good suggestions. I would recommend franchisors and franchisees read this.

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Skype: Coming to a TV Near You

The latest innovation for Skype users enables Skyping using the TV. Its a great innovation with big implications for businesses.

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Panera Bread to Open on Fifth Avenue

Panera Bread to open on Fifth Avenue in New York City, adjacent to Lord and Taylors.

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Timely Economic Information from the Journal

Here is some useful economic information from the Wall Street Journal, that includes five economic charts.

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Fastest Growing Franchises in 2012

Here are the fasted growing franchises for 2012 according to IHS Global Insight

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Nation's Restaurant News Predicts Trends for 2012

Read about food trends for 2012 from Nation's Restaurant News

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Brazilian Tourists Hit Record Shopping in the U.S.

Brazilian shoppers are flocking to the U.S. in record numbers. This means opportunities in Brazil for U.S. franchisors.

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Quiznos Debt Restructured but Franchisor Still in Trouble

Although Quiznos was able to strike a deal that will restructure its debt, the former high flying franchisor still faces considerable challenges.

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Ed Teixeira Interview on BlueMauMau

Here is a recent interview by Don Sniegowski, editor of leading franchise publication, BlueMauMauMau.

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Growth of Senior Population is Good News for Franchising

Recent news about the growth in the U.S. senior population is good news for franchising.

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Falconhead Capital Buys Controlling Interest In Rita's Franchise

Majority interest in Rita's Water Ice Franchise acquired for $30 million by Falconhead Capital L.L.C.

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How GE Encourages Leadership Development

Learn how GE develops future leaders by following it's Five Growth Values.

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FranchiseKnowhow Press Release Announces Franchise Buyers Manual

FranchiseKnowHow issues a press release announcing the publication of The Franchise Buyers Manual.

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The Spin Stops Here for a Franchise with Problems

Read how Atlanta Bread, a one time fast growth franchisor is trying to revive its franchise. The founders attempt to explain past problems away as the result of strategic decisions.

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Do you Have Your Mantra?

Meditation has a number of benefits and this article from INC presents both the benefits and the reasons why.

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Problem Solving From the C.E.O. of Novartis

Learn how pharmaceutical giant Novartis found an answer to missed sales projections and forecasts. This information can help you run your franchise operation.

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FranchiseKnowHow Administers JanPro License for Brazil

FranchiseKnowHow has arranged for a licensing agreement between Jan-Pro International and its Brazilian licensee.

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FKH Publishes The Franchise Buyers Manual

FranchiseKnowhow publishes The Franchise Buyers Manual. A great resource for those interested in purchasing a franchise or those who work in the franchise industry.

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Chipotle Mexican Grill New Concept: ShopHouse Southeast Asian Kitchen

The ShopHouse Southeast Asian Kitchen is ready to open up in Washington DC and it could portend the beginning of a popular concept for fast food restaurants.

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Decline in Household Income: Bad News for Restaurants?

Is a decline in US household income bad news for the restaurant industry? Read what Chief Economist Bruce Grindy of the National Restaurant association has to say.

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China Shoppers Spending More Overseas is a Good Sign

The Chinese continue to spend more money in other countries, especially in Paris. This portends increased mobility and spending by the Chinese in other countries.

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Franchisee Bill of Rights Effort Continues

The Franchisee Bill of Rights has spurned continued interest among franchisee associations. Read about the latest effort by Meinke franchisees.

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Zagat's Fast Food Restaurant Survey Results

This article from FastCasual.com reports on the results of a Zagat's survey that rated the top fast food chains in the United States.

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Top 20 Fastest Growing Restaurants

Here are the top 20 fastest growing restaurant chains for the first quarter of 2011.

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New York Leads US in New Restaurant Growth

Reports shows NY Metro area added most new restaurants in 2010. Great info on 50 top markets.

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What Happened to Curves?

Find out how Curves, one of the fastest growing franchises in the United States has lost half of its locations.

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Pfizer CEO Jeff Kindlers Departure. Poor Leadership Skills?

An insightful article from Fortune looks inside the release of Pfizer CEO Jeff Kindle.

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Is Quiznos Toast? Franchisor on Brink of Default

Franchisor Quiznos and its franchisees could be terminal, after the franchisor defaulted on its loan obligations.

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"Making the Right Franchise Choice" is on the Way

Putting the final touches on a manual for individuals that are considering purchasing a franchise.

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Majority of Small Businesses Don't Plan on Hiring

A newly released small business survey conducted by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce revealed some sober results.

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Good News for Franchising 7,700 restaurants Added in 2010

The growth in new restaurants for 2010 outpaced the results for 2009 by a substantial margin from a report in the National Restaurant Association newsletter.

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American Managers Best in the World: From HBR

Read this outstanding article from the Harvard Business Review to learn why Americans are the best managers.

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Good News for Franchisees: Restaurants Adding 425,00 Jobs.

A promising jobs prediction from the National Restaurant Association will boost franchise operations.

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The Economist's Online Franchise Fair

Plan on visiting the Economist's online Franchise Fair on June 28-29th. Receive a free pass from FranchiseKnowHow.

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Franchise News From Australia to the United States

Here is a mix of interesting franchise news from around the Globe.

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IFE in New York Will be a Resounding Success

I'll make a prediction that next years IFE in New York City will be a big success and a real shot in the arm for the franchise industry. My reasons are compelling.

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Debit Card Swipe Fees Reform Could be Undone

A provision to delay imposing debit card swipe fees on restaurants has been introduced in both houses of Congress. Franchisees operate over 57% of the restaurants in the U.S.

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FranchiseKnowHow Publishes Report on Home Care Franchises

A new report on home care franchises is available from FranchiseKnowHow. Learn about the dynamic growth of home care franchising and what the future holds. Included are interviews with franchisors and home care industry experts.

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A List of the 25 Franchises with the Highest SBA Default Rates

Here is the 2011 Blue Mau Mau list of the franchises with the highest SBA loan default rates.

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FranchiseKnowHow to Publish Franchise Home Care Report

There is another side to the HC industry and that is the senior care or non-medical market.There are over 4,500 franchised home care ("HC") locations in the United States and this sector has been one of the fastest growing in...

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Another Bill Introduced to Repeal Employer Mandated Healthcare

New legislation introduced pertaining to repealing employer mandated healthcare. This bill favors franchisees.

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Dunkin Donuts Going Public and Other Interesting News

This article from the Wall Street Journal offers some interesting news and facts about Dunkin Donuts.

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Restaurant Associations Face Key Legislative Issues

A number of States have legislative sessions that include bills that can impact the restaurant industry. Since franchisees operate the majority of restaurants in the Country this legislation could impact franchises.

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The Case-Shiller Housing Index Reports Results Vs. Year Ago

The latest results from the SP/Case-Shiller housing report shows yearly results for the 20 major cities used in the index.

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Fastest-Growing Women-Led Companies

This article by the Wall street Journal reports on the 50 Fastest Growing women led companies. Shelly Sun, CEO of Bright Start franchising is spotlighted in the article.

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Franchise Valuations From Business Brokerage Press: R-Z

This weeks Business Brokerage Press newsletter contains franchise valuations for franchises beginning with R to Z.

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Franchisee Associations Looking to Strike a Balance

The Coalition of Franchisee Associations has drafted a "bill of rights" for franchisees. This effort and the size of the CFA could portend a change in certain aspects of the realtionship between franchisors and franchisees.

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PWC Money Tree 2010 Report on Annual VC Activity

The annual report of VC investment released by Money Tree, reported the first time venture capital investments increased since 2007. The entire report can be accessed here.

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Home Care Franchise Stats Validate Continued Growth

Home care franchises continue to post strong numbers. A look at the performance of 20 homecare franchises from 2008 to 2010 reveal double digit growth despite a recession and tight credit conditions.

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The NY Times Corner Office Captured in a Book

A new book by NY Times columnist Adam Bryant, uses his interviews with over 70 successful executives to establish key ingredients for winning.

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Franchise Valuations From Business Brokerage Press Blog

The Business Brokerage Press has launched a new blog that will be a great resource for those in the franchise industry. Franchisees can use this resource as a way to find the values for certain franchises and perhaps apply this knowledge to their own franchise.

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FDA Proposal for Restaurants Food Labeling is Far Reaching

Recently proposed food labeling requirements from the FDA would have an impact on franchisees if enacted. The extent of the impact is not fully known.

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Restaurant Industry Adds 26,500 Jobs in March

The restaurant industry continues to outpace the overall economy when it comes to job growth.

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McDonalds Announces Plans to Hire 50,000 Employees

McDonalds is staging a special event to hire 50,000 new workers for the company. It's 14,000 franchisees are participating in the event on April 19th at various locations throughout the U.S.

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US Congress Repeals 1099 Reporting Act. Relief for Franchising

Supporters of small business applauded the action by Congress to repeal the 1099 reporting requirement. Franchisees, which account for a large number of small businesses, saw a burdensome requirement of the health reform act eliminated.

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International Franchise Expo Bids Adieu to D.C.

This was the last year of the International Franchise Expo in Washington,D.C. and now it moves to NYC next June. Here are my quick observations about the last IFE in D.C.

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Update on Small Business Lending

The WSJ conducted an interview with SBA Chief Karen Mills, regarding the state of small business lending.

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Good Advice for Home Based Franchisees

Some helpful advice for franchisees who operate from a home based location.

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China and BRICS Offer Franchising Opportunities

A recent article in ChinaDaily USA reports that by 2030 the Chinese economy will surpass the U.S. in purchasing power. China and several other countries offer significant opportunities for the right franchisors.

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An Update on the U.S. Economy for Franchisors and Franchisees

Here is an update on key economic indicators and the status of the U.S. economy and impending recovery.

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FranchiseKnowHow Named Constant Contact All Star

FranchiseKnowHow named a Constant Contact All Star for it's newsletter.

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Fortune Magazine 50 Most Admired Companies Includes Franchises

Read about the Fortune top 50 most admired companies. It includes two franchises.

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Ed Teixeira Presenting at IFE in Washington D.C. on Friday, April 1st

I'll be speaking at the International Franchise Expo in Washington D.C. on Friday April 1.

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National Restaurant Association Forecasts 3.6% Increase for 2011

The annual industry study by the National Restaurant Association predicts increased growth for 2011 and other exciting information. Obtain a copy of the annual report here.

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Where's the Beef? Taco Bell to Take Legal Action Against Plaintiff

Taco Bell sued by plaintiff who claims beef isn't really beef.

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What's in Store for Franchising in 2011?

Read what industry sources are predicting for franchise industry growth in 2011

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Top PE & VC Dealmakers Share Insight in 2011 - Jan 25-26, NYC

Learn where Private Equity and Venture Capital is headed in 2011, by attending this Dow Jones conference

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Red Mango Continues to Grow

Read about the continued success of the Red Mango franchise program.

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CNBC " Behind the Counter" Receives Strong Reaction from Cold Stone

More reaction from the recent CNBC show "Behind the Counter" and now its from Cold Stone Creamery. Look for more to come on this story.

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What the Franchise Industry can Expect from the Economy in 2011

How do economists see the US economy in 2011? Learn how the key indicators will perform in the new year and how it will impact the franchise industry.

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Speaking at New England Franchise Association Meeting

Looking forward to speaking on January 18th before the New England Franchise Association meeting.

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CNBC " Behind the Counter" Provides Favorable Report on Franchising

CNBC aired "Behind the Counter" a documentary on franchising. In my opinion this was a favorable report on the franchise industry, rather than an expose` on the franchise industry.

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The Entrepreneur 500- A Word to the Wise

The Entreprenuer 500 for 2011 will hitting the newstands in a week. Its important that prospective franchisees don't use the rankings as the sole determining factor when evaluating franchise opportunities.

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Dwyer Group to Sell Equity for $150 Million to TZP Capital

Private Equity group TZP Capital Partners buys Dwyer Group for $150 Million.

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For Franchise Candidates, its a Buyer's Market

Learn how to pursue a franchise opportunity during the current recession. Franchise prospects are in a buyers market and in a good position to capitalize on franchise opportunities.

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A Few Words About the VetFran Program as we Approach November 11th

Its timely to mention the VetFran Program as we look to honor our veterans on November 11th.

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China Boosts Giant Franchisor Yum Brand Profits

Yum Brands continues to earn substantial revenues and earnings from its China operations.

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Kumon Expands Franchise in Northeast

Kumon has targeted three major northeastern cities for expansion.Kumon has over 1,330 franchisees. The franchisor is one of the leading companies in the supplemental education business.

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New Health Insurance Program Creates Issues for Giant Franchisor McDonalds

A Wall Street Journal article reported that franchising giant McDonalds was taking 30,000 employees off health insurance. After denials of the report and further clarification by McDonalds and the Secretary of HHS, more facts started to emerge.

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