Archive for August 29th, 2006
Home inspection franchiser from New Orleans finds solid base in S.A.
My San Antonio: A-Pro Franchise Inc. relocated to Texas, thanks to Hurricane Katrina, and a Cajun-accented Italian American reoriented his goals to emphasize a Lone Star. “Now that we’re based here, I expect to grow in this state in a big way,” said Greg Mangiaracina , a New Orleans... More
McDonald’s catering to Indian tastes
New Delhi – Global fast food major McDonald’s says it survived and expanded in India by developing innovative menus to cater to the Indian taste bud, something it has not done anywhere else in the world. As it completes 10 years of serving burgers, wraps and French fries in India, initially... More
Small business expectations ‘plummet’
Smh: Small businesses are growing more concerned about the future of the Australian economy by the day as rising fuel prices, softer business demand and higher interest rates drag down sentiment, a survey shows. But despite small business expectations hitting a record low, the federal government has... More
Fast track to success with a quest franchise
Etravel: When Australasia’s largest serviced accommodation operator hands out the gong for top Franchise of the Year, you can be assured that it is one gong worth having. Such was the case at the recent Quest Serviced Apartments annual awards to celebrate franchisee success and to acknowledge individuals... More
Franchise owners get help from the chain, but no guarantee of success
Abqtrib: As he sits on a high-seated stool at one of his restaurant’s tables, Neil Bhakta makes his pitch. In the restaurant business, making yourself known is one thing. But making customers realize you’re different and better than other options is just as important. Especially when you’re... More


