Wire Service Canada: Twelve years ago, Larry Jusdanis a former CFL quarterback was at one of those crossroads in life. Having been the victim of an unbalanced strength coaching program ending his professional career, he faced the decision of whether to continue in the industry or “Change the Way People... More

Wall Street Journal: Dozens of 7-Eleven store owners, in a gambit to call attention to credit cards’ swipe fees, gathered in Washington Wednesday to present Congress with 130 boxes containing nearly 1.7 million signatures in favor of lowering the fees. The franchisees joined 7-Eleven Chief Executive... More

TransWorldNews: Coffee Republic will open the highest coffee shop in the UK. The coffee retailer has secured a lease on a unit that stands on the observation deck on the top floor of the Pinnacle building. The company also recently announced its expansion to open twenty new outlets throughout the next... More

The Franchise Magazine: Marla Custom Blinds (MCB) has promised a reduced franchise fee for the first five individuals to be successfully accepted into its franchise network. The company has decided to waive the licence fee and only seek to recoup its cost for the initial two-week training course and... More

Columbus Business First: Success is sweet for Chris Bukovac, and her story should resonate with those pinched by a stubborn economy and looking to start a business by buying into a franchise. “I’d always had a savings set aside for the day maybe this would happen,” Bukovac says. “I didn’t... More

Bytestart: Every year in the UK thousands of people get their start in business by buying a franchise. It’s the perfect way to own a business with significantly less risk than creating something from scratch. When you buy a franchise you buy a proven business model. You don’t have to waste time... More

Dallas Morning News: Brent Harman, president and chief executive of Sonny Bryan’s Smokehouse, repeated the question, then paused to ponder: Can an iconic brand also be a national chain? “I don’t know,” he said. “I certainly hope so.” Harman’s Dallas-based chain,... More

Earthtimes: The ice cream franchise sector is displaying strength despite the economic challenges of the moment, the latest franchise report by Franchise Direct states. Franchise Direct, one of the world’s top franchise portals, has assessed the ice cream market after examining the UFOCs of 18... More

Asbury Park Press: Fast food and eating healthy do not usually go hand-in-hand, but Muscle Maker Grill has been striving to change that notion with its new chain serving what company officials say is healthy, yet delicious, food. “There are eight gyms in a five-mile radius, with nowhere for people... More

Mondaq News Alerts: All franchisors know that they must prepare and maintain a current disclosure document, but here are some points that are sometimes overlooked: * Make sure that your disclosure document includes the amendments to the Code that came into effect on 1 March 2008. We still see disclosure... More

Business Wire: Ravens fan Jeff Hinton has been going to games with the same four friends since the team came to Baltimore. The crew of five always arrives early for the tailgating festivities, and each member has a special role they play within the group: one guy cooks and the other four bartend. This... More

Alibaba News Channel: The Arabian Company for Coffee, the master franchisee for the popular coffee chain, Caribou Coffee, is donating 10 per cent proceeds from the sale of ‘Amy’s Blend’, a special coffee beans product, to breast cancer patients. The blend, which earned notable reception... More