Biz Journals Blake & Davis, one of the oldest names in residential real estate in St. Louis, has become a franchise of Weichert Real Estate Affiliates Inc. Morris Plains, N.J.-based Weichert announced Thursday that Kelly Shaw and a group of four women, who were not named, will lead the new Weichert... More

Au.News Unsecured personal loans provider Amazing Loans is preparing to open more than 30 branches in the next 18 months after selling its master franchise for $4.4 million. The Sydney-based company on Friday announced it had sold its master franchise to Amazing Loans Franchises Pty Ltd. A company statement... More

With the Franchises Act coming into full effect on Prince Edward Island on Jan. 1, franchisees will be getting better protection from the provincial government. Parts of the Franchises Act came into effect last summer. Government created the legislation following complaints from some Islanders who bought... More

Msnbc Some might think celebrating a 15th anniversary is a time for leisure and reflection–a time to sit back, rest on your laurels and cozy up with old habits. Not for this franchisor. With an astonishing 26,197 locations worldwide, it’s the 15th time that Subway has claimed the top spot in... More

courier-journal BROWNSTOWN, Ind. — If you’re looking for fast food in this Jackson County town, most of your options are visible from the front steps of the courthouse on Main Street. There’s a McDonald’s a few blocks to the north, a Dairy Queen to the south, and a couple of... More

Biz Journals The folks behind Corner Bakery Cafe are hoping that a new franchise program will put the fast-casual eatery on a whole lot more corners. Since its sale by Dallas-based casual-dining giant Brinker International Inc. more than a year ago, Corner Bakery’s new owners have launched a... More

Miami Herald Burger King’s second-largest franchisee, Heartland Food Corp. headed by Miamian Al Cabrera, is cashing out the majority of its business. Heartland will close today on a deal to sell more than 240 Burger King restaurants to GSO Capital Partners. The cash deal with the New York hedge... More

PRWeb New franchise Avalar Southern California with its office in Corona California has exceeded even its own recruitment goals. As one of Avalar’s newest franchise’s and only the second in the Southern California area Avalar Southern California formerly Diamond Pacific Realty has more than... More

PR The Profiles Series, in its continued efforts to provide excellence in educational television, announces the production of a Special Edition series examining the current and unprecedented boom in franchising, and those companies and individuals providing the latest and greatest opportunities for every... More

Dennys Denny’s has named Louis Laguardia to the new position of vice president, talent acquisition and diversity. In his role, Laguardia will provide hiring best practices and promote diversity efforts to ensure Denny’s attracts and retains high-performing and diverse talent at its more than... More

Journal courier ANDERSON – A former Wendy’s manager faces six years in prison after pleading guilty to stealing $50,000 from the restaurant a little bit at a time. Michael Lee Williams, 27, of Anderson, pleaded guilty Dec. 18 to felony charges of theft and armed robbery. His sentencing was... More

The Street More than anything else, what most prospective franchisees want to be sure of is that the franchise you are considering is a good all-around opportunity. We can use other words like “great” or “solid” or “reputable” to illustrate what you’re looking... More