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The Business Finance Store Highlights Low-Cost Franchises
San Francisco Chronicle (press release)
In the recent blog post "Low-Cost Franchise Opportunities," The Business Finance Store highlights some successful franchises with relatively low startup costs. Franchises can be a good way to own a business while minimizing some of the risks that come ...
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SIGNARAMA Supports Veterans With New Initiative Program
African Business Review (press release)
As part of the program, the company will waive the franchise fee for one qualified US military veteran, making it easier for them to start their own business. This saving is estimated at up to $40000. "Our military men and women risk their lives so ...
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The Cost of Green Grass
New York Times
... to meet the new standards, and all the homeowner has to do is follow the directions,” said John Buechner, the director of technical services for Lawn Doctor, a company based in Holmdel with 30franchises statewide, each of which has been certified.
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New York Times
TEXT-Fitch affirms 3 Turkish foreign-owned banks at 'BBB-'
Reuters
... and credit underwriting capabilities, solid profitability, expanded franchisesand stable deposit funding. TEB's lower VR reflects its lower profitability relative to peers, some pressure on cost efficiency ratios and a slightly weakerfranchise.
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"It Was A Clusterfuck From Day One": 5 Things About Neill Blomkamp's Failed ...
Indie Wire (blog)
There are few franchises in recent memory that were announced with as much excitement only to collapse as spectacularly as the proposed video game movie "Halo." Trumpeted with great fanfare in 2005, the expensive project was seen as the next big ...
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NBA Free Agency 2012: 10 Low-Cost Free Agents Who Will Swing 2013 Playoffs
Bleacher Report
As the second season is quickly approaching for 16 NBAfranchises, the other 14 teams will soon have some extra time to prepare for what is shaping up to be a hectic free agent period. This summer, there will be a class of players slated to receive a ...
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Bleacher Report
Stand by for the $2 pizza
New Zealand Herald
The firm's franchised business model gives it its edge in the Australasian quick service pizza market, he says. "Franchisees control cost better and they don't really price their own time because they're mad entrepreneurs.
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How A Company Started By Former Bankers Is Changing Men's Fashion
Business Insider
Our social selling model enables us to drive low-cost customer acquisition and high lifetime customer value. Is being a sales rep for J.Hilburn financially rewarding - how much does an associate make per sale? J.Hilburn offers a very compelling income ...
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Business Insider
SMBs and Tax Time: A Look at Managed Accounting Services
MSPmentor
These systems can equal and in many cases exceed the capabilities of the type of small accounting firms that will probably become Proactive Accountants Network franchisees, and at a competitive cost with potential 24/7 access. You probably cannot call ...
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McDonald's' CEO Discusses Q1 2012 Results - Earnings Call Transcript
Seeking Alpha
Consolidated franchise margin percent rose 40 basis points to 82.3%, as positive comparable sales more than offset higher costs. Please note there was a change in classification of certain franchising costs in Australia beginning in first quarter.
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The renewables revolution
SMEweb
How much is it going to cost to invest in the business and what can you expect to earn? At the end of the day, you have to make a living so look at how and if you can afford the set up costs and any working capital that may be required. Some franchise ...
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Snap-on's CEO Discusses Q1 2012 Results - Earnings Call Transcript
Seeking Alpha
Given the situation, we're making adjustments to the cost structure to better match the environment. These actions brought C&I margin down by 120 basis points. In our industrial business, where we serve serious professionals in critical industries, ...
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Dickey's Slow Smoked Meats Heading to Olympia
SYS-CON Media (press release)
"Gina is an enthusiastic owner and I'm excited about this new location in Olympia," said Roland Dickey, Jr., president of Dickey's Barbecue Restaurants, Inc. "Washington has been a growing area for our franchises." The world's largest barbecue ...
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Why the Unique Franchise Systems are the Ones with Staying Power
RestaurantNews.com
But my experiences have taught me that the really successful franchise systems are the ones that start with a unique vision and maintain it, even at the cost of short-term gain. When you offer not just a distinctive product or service but a unique ...
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RestaurantNews.com
Dickey's Adds More Lip Smackin' Barbecue In New York
SYS-CON Media (press release)
In a multi-unit franchise deal, Reid Grubbs will open his second location later this year. This will be the fourth location for world's largest barbecue franchisein the state. "New York has really embraced our barbecue concept," said Roland Dickey, ...
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How Discovery Killed With Crime-Focused ID Channel
Co.Create
ID shows capitalize on their viewers' affinities for reality TV and crime dramas, and most contain a mix of low-cost reenactments; unpaid interviews with crime victims, their families, and incarcerated prisoners; and commentary from experts who aren't...
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Co.Create
Royals' value rising, but at snail's pace compared with rest of MLB
Examiner.com
The value of Major League Baseball franchises continues to steadily climb, and that rising tide is affecting every team – albeit by varying amounts – including the Kansas City Royals. Forbes estimates the current value of the Royals at $354 million, ...
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Stan Lee to host 'Avengers' screening at Catalina Film Festival; IRON MAN 3
StreetCorner
If you want to do brunch with comic book king, Stan Lee, it will cost you -- right now about $1550. That's the current minimum bid for a shot at attending a VIP brunch at the Catalina Film Festival on May 5 with the co-creator of Spider-man, ...
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TOP COW RIDES INTO THE SUNSET
The Outhouse
The publisher will also offer fans an opportunity to sample the story in a lowcost, full-color First Look earlier that month. SUNSET: FIRST LOOK (MAY120527) will be available for comic book stores to order or for fans to pick up at San Diego Comic-Con ...
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City National's CEO Discusses Q1 2012 Results - Earnings Call Transcript
Seeking Alpha
Although such low interest rates will continue to put pressure on our margin, City National is heading into the second quarter of 2012 with a fairly positive economic environment to operate in with a strong balance sheet and exceptionally low cost ...
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IMAX Strikes Back
Wall Street Journal
"I think audiences are starting to associate IMAX with the big event movies—that the two things go hand in hand," says Rob Moore, vice chairman of Paramount Pictures, the studio behind all threefranchises. The year's hottest movie so far, ...
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Wall Street Journal
Intelek's Domino's Pizza reformation project
allvoices
I say “after four years of toiling at Domino's Pizza – having never been offered a raise beyond the minimum wage that Mr. Kandola (or the previous franchisee I started with) is legally bound to pay myself and others nor received a Christmas bonus - I ...
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Yum! Brands' CEO Discusses Q1 2012 Results - Earnings Call Transcript
Seeking Alpha
Importantly, 91% of our new units were opened by franchisees. We simply love the franchise business because we generate a steady flow of operating profit growth from franchise fees while our franchisees capitalize the business, which translates to ...
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5 Food Brands Building Social Buzz on a Budget
Mashable
In reality, there are several standout social media marketing tactics that can mobilize an enthusiastic audience while remaining cost effective, and the food industry has consistently been a leader worth emulating in this department.
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The Hunger Games Returns To Select IMAX® Theatres For A One Week Engagement
SYS-CON Media (press release)
With the January 2012 acquisition of Summit Entertainment, the Company now has the two leading young adult franchises - the blockbuster "Twilight Saga," which has grossed more than $2.5 billion at the worldwide box office, and "The Hunger Games.
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Rewriting history
FOXSports.com
There are more costly franchises than the Spanish giants, of course: Manchester United is currently said to be most valuable bunch in the world. There are clubs with equally fanatic followings. Does anybody have a core of supporters who match the ...
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FOXSports.com
Making the most of vacation rentals
Montreal Gazette
Service: While both vacation rentals come with hotel-style housecleaning services, toiletry restocks, free Wi-Fi and no-cost transportation shuttles, The Charter's spaces also come with complimentary wine, firewood and free perks such as postcards and ...
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New baseball team Dayton Docs ready to play
Dayton Daily News
The playoffs begin in early August. Players are not paid so they maintain their NCAA eligibility. In many cases individuals have to pay a fee to play in a college summer league. The Docs charge no fees because Marker was able to find sponsorship.
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NHL Playoffs: The 10 Biggest Upsets in NHL Playoff History
Bleacher Report
That mistake would cost the Oilers the series—and it all happened on Smith's birthday no less. This one might have made the top 10 if the Flames had not been such a good team that year. When you beat a team with Wayne Gretzky, Mark Messier, ...
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Bleacher Report
WSFS small business customers create over 100 jobs
Cape Gazette
“We discussed the idea of franchising my restaurant, but I first needed to build a prototype that could be easily replicated by franchise owners. Thanks to Kelly and WSFS, I was approved for the job creations loan and opened my second restaurant in ...
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Local business efforts, help from Cook brighten Canton prospects
Canton Daily Ledger
Some are local franchisees. They have invested so much time and money. They have suffered through the bad times. During good times, the city wants to make sure they are benefiting just like everyone else is benefiting, Meade says.
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Newport News facade improvement program will help businesses pay for upgrades
Daily Press
In historic districts and a few other enterprise zones, the city is offering to pay 75 percent of the project's cost capped at $30000. In all other areas of the city, Newport News will pay for 50 percent of improvements for those that qualify.
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Daily Press
On Lester Hudson and Homecourt Hopes
Memphis Flyer
Hudson, already 27, has been a journeyman through three seasons, playing 49 games for four franchises while spending time overseas and the “D” League, but has always shown good scoring ability when given the chance. And he finally got a major chance in ...
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Memphis Flyer
GOP backs business tax cut
Minneapolis Star Tribune
That measure would give a 10 percent tax credit for new hiring this year and extend an expired break that last year allowed businesses to deduct immediately the cost of new plants and equipment. Senate Democratic leaders said they would welcome House ...
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Markets in Brief
Haaretz
(Yoram Gabison ) El Al intends to cut back on free flights and discounts for employees and their families, and to increase the workers' participation in thecost of meals. The co-payments would vary based on each worker's salary level.
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Under Armour's CEO Discusses Q1 2012 Results - Earnings Call Transcript
Seeking Alpha
While we had some small puts and takes during the quarter, the primary factor driving results was higher input cost in our North American apparel and accessories businesses, which negatively impacted margins by approximately 100 basis points.
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