Franchising.com: First Watch, the Bradenton, Florida-based Breakfast, Brunch and Lunch chain, has signed a multi-unit franchise agreement with Dabbour Enterprises, LLC for Oklahoma City. The company has agreed to open three First Watch restaurants in the market over the coming years with the first location... More

indiaretailing.com: The Four Fountains Spa (TFFS) is eyeing the franchisee model to expand its base in Mumbai. The company is a chain of affordable spas and has plans to launch four spas by the end of the year. TFFS has an existing chain of four day spas and one hotel spa in Pune. It has further plans... More

The Franchise Magazine: Selling your franchise allows you to realise the value of an asset you have built, while buying an existing one as a going concern allows you to access instant cash flow. Derrick Simpson weighs the benefits of taking over an existing franchise as a resale opportunity. Just about... More

PR Newswire: Microsoft Corp. www.microsoft.com/ today announced that Swiss Farms has selected Microsoft Dynamics AX for Retail to support its launch of a corporate and franchise system and to integrate its point-of-sale data with back-office operations. Microsoft Dynamics AX for Retail is a powerful... More

WA Business News: Perth-based Cash Converters International has bought the Balcatta franchise for $1.2 million and opened two new stores in the United Kingdom. The Balcatta store was purchased from an existing franchisee for a total price of $1.18 million, which included assets of $420,500. The acquisition... More

Rediff: Large retailers are trying to make their small food and grocery stores viable by trying out new ideas. While some like Reliance Retail are converting most of these stores into a deep-discount value format, RPG Group’s Spencer’s is looking at the franchising route. Anand Raghuraman,... More

Franchising.com: New franchise systems must work to instill their values, beliefs and goals to create their own unique culture. Such is the case for Marton & Joelle Medina, founders of the newly launched franchise opportunity HomeSweetHome®. “New companies like us are usually at a disadvantage... More

Franchise Wire: Complete Framing Franchisor Andrew Scott wanted to increase his knowledge and credibility in the franchise sector, particularly with his franchisees to give them confidence in his management and the franchise system. Enrolling in Griffith University’s new Graduate Certificate in Franchising... More

FranchiseWorks.com: In a move to maintain its position as the leader in funding solutions for franchising and small business funding, FranFund announced it has named banking and small business loan veteran Mark Danford as Executive Vice President. FranFund President and CEO Geoff Seiber said Danford’s... More

BigNews.biz: The new year will bring with it an opportunity for an expert in business to drive forward franchising across London. The UK’s leading franchise consultancy and publishing group Franchise Development Services (FDS) is seeking an experienced manger, director or sales professional to take... More

Calcutta Telegraph: American frozen dessert maker Swensen’s plans to set up a chain of ice cream parlours in India to take on rivals such as Häagen-Dazs and Baskin Robbins. The company will have factories in south India. The San Francisco-based company, which is among the top five frozen dessert... More

Financial Express Bangladesh: The fate of a successful organisation lies in making its parts working together. It can be through achieving synergy, resulting in additional value creation within the organisation, or through strategic alliances where two or more organisations share a pool of resources... More