ABS CBN News: In the 1930s Franchising became a vogue in the United States when Singer Sewing Machines became a favorite household brand. In the Philippines Franchising became popular in the 1990s when new homegrown chains started to franchise their brands, but with the requisite support system as mandated... More

Daily Monitor: I would like to operate a franchise on behalf of an established business. What are some of the things that I need to look out for? Operating a franchise might seem attractive on the face of it but there are a number of details pertaining to it that need to be ironed-out if it is going... More

Business Wire: Kumon, the world’s largest after-school education company, ranks No. 1 in Forbes magazine’s list of Top 20 Franchises to Start. The franchise attracts people who value education and aspire to help children build confidence, independent learning skills, and a strong foundation in math... More

Business Mirror: With the local franchising industry unperturbed by the global economic crisis, several entrepreneurs are now seriously considering the option to go into franchising to expand their business or start a venture. Armando “Butz” Bartolome, recognized as the “franchising guru” of... More

Alibaba News Channel: It seems funny to think about selling your business before you even start, doesn’t it? But having a vision of how you would like to conclude your business ownership before getting started is no different than knowing your destination before you start a trip. When I talk to prospective... More

Business Wire: While many formerly bright job sectors continue to shed jobs at a record rate, home staging has emerged from the rubble as a top career choice. CareerBuilder and CNN recently ranked home stager as the No. 1 choice on their “Seven emerging jobs poised for growth” list. It may seem... More

Thaindian.com: Six popular U.S. food franchisors are eagerly seeking partnership opportunities in Eastern India. The United States Commercial Service, which is an agency of the United States Department of Commerce and located in the U.S. Consulate General, Kolkata, is pleased to announce the “Focus... More

PR Newswire: With many believing that the small-and-medium-size businesses will lead the national economic recovery, seasoned corporate executive Ray Keough has taken on a new mission – bolstering economic development opportunities in the state of Nevada with the launch of his new business practice.... More

Mass Media Distribution LLC: Barossa Franchise, the franchising company of Snaggle Foot Dog Walks & Pet Care, announced today their successful franchise registration in the state of Illinois. This registration allows the company to offer their pet care franchise to pet-loving entrepreneurs throughout... More

Business Line: He believes in saying it with flowers — personally as well as professionally. Vikaas Gutgutia’s Rs 100-crore Ferns N Petals (FNP) group, which is soon to be a case study at the Indian School of Business, started as a small air-conditioned outfit in Delhi in 1994 only because he did... More

guardian.co.uk: It seemed like a good idea at the time. When Tasha Bowens, a 26-year-old political activist from Florida, went to get a tattoo she chose a butterfly, thinking she would never regret such an innocuous design. But when the tattoo began to fade in the sun, she came to rue her youthful lapse... More

Negotiator magazine: Bairstow Eves Franchising is expanding with the launch of a lettings operation. New franchisees will receive a 30-day training programme and, post-launch, have access to back office support, which provides client accounting, property management, gas and electrical safety checks,... More