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The Seattle City Council unanimously voted to raise the city’s minimum wage to $15 per hour. The measure, championed nationwide by labor advocates, including fast-food franchise employees, also had overwhelming public support, as well as validation from academics and economic theorists. And yet, the devil is in the details of […]

After a brutal winter, pent-up demand has tourism-driven economies, including eating and drinking establishments, anticipating a buoyant summer season. In their web article, „Restaurants To Add More Than Half-Million Summer Jobs,“ limited-service retail observer QSRMagazine.com (QSRM) is reporting on another factor for restaurant retailer optimism — projected summer job figures. […]

Managing the time, money and resources you need to start your own business is not easy. From deciding on a business, creating a business and marketing plan to finding a location and getting a loan, securing an entrepreneur’s rewards means first taking on plenty of risk. Or does it? For […]

ITWorldCanada.com is reporting on the ramifications of the recent worldwide point of sale (POS) botnet infection, writing that retailers‘ POS systems seem to be one of the soft targets for cybercriminals looking to steal payment and credit card information from unsuspecting users. The discovery of the botnet comes on the […]

With all the marketing messages from more than 35 different frozen yogurt concepts, it’s easy to forget about, you know, actual ice cream. In an article posted on their website, „What’s the Scoop On Ice Cream Franchises?,“ SmallBizTrends.com (SBT) thinks the real dairy deal has plenty of appeal. Given the […]

The appeal of franchising includes the fact that there are many, many franchising options available for consideration. That simple fact also means that the process of finding the right opportunity can be time-consuming. Fortunately, for an article titled „The Top Franchise in Every Industry,“ Entrepreneur.com has prepared what it refers […]

Not exactly a ringing endorsement of the upcoming work week: According to a recent poll conducted by Monster.com, nearly 60 percent of Americans say they get the Sunday Night Blues „really bad.“  In a recent post titled „New Study – Why People Who Run Franchises Are Happier,“ FranchiseHelp.com asks, „So […]

Along with our customers, we’re buoyed by news that Americans, having emerged from winter hibernation, have relaxed their purse strings at quick service retailers. In a recent blog post, „Report: Consumer Spending at Quick Serves Grew in April,“ QSRMagazine.com points to analysis by First Data Corporation which compared year-over-year sales […]

Evidence is mounting that, as baby boomers exit their professional careers, they’re turning to franchising to achieve the level of autonomy that comes with being your own boss. We at Sintel Systems found this of particular interest, as it matches the momentum we’ve witnessed in mid-life career changes and older […]

The International Franchise Association (IFA) VetFran program to recruit and hire veterans into franchising opportunities has been a resounding success. One example is landscaper Hector Rodriguez, a franchisee with The Grounds Guys in West Hartford, Connecticut. Rodriguez was recently featured in Entrepreneur.com’s Franchise Players Q&A interview, titled „Franchise Players: Why […]