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The franchise formula has a proven track record, but many potential entrepreneurs may be wondering if they have exactly what it takes to become a successful franchisee. To find answers, consider Joel Libava’s « 10 Habits of Highly Successful Future Franchisees » post at Entrepreneur.com. « In order to be a successful franchise […]

Fast food burgers are, well, done. In « Americans Are Totally Over Fast Food Burgers, » the title of an interesting online article on The Huffington Post, Jillian Berman writes, « Some day soon, a burger and fries will no longer be the quintessential American fast-food meal. » Berman’s claim is supported by a […]

On April 27, Chipotle Mexican Grill (Quick Service Restaurant, formerly owned by McDonalds) announced it was going to begin offering consumers « real food, » sending the internet into a frenzy. Twitter fans took to trending #antiscience, in reference to the chains declaration. Founded on the idea of serving « food with integrity, » […]

What lessons may be learned from the problems plaguing Sbarro, RadioShack and Quiznos? In their recent post,  » Why These Once Thriving Franchises Have Fallen on Hard Times, » Entrepreneur.com looks at how the once-thriving franchises are facing bankruptcies, store closures, disgruntled franchisees and nightmarish marketing scenarios. « There are many aspects […]

S&H Green Stamps set the foundation for the customer loyalty programs we see today. Beginning in 1896, participating retailers purchased the stamps from S&H that were then passed along to customers in accord with the dollar amounts they spent in stores. Customers then redeemed their stamps once they had accumulated […]

Restaurant franchising continues to be an attractive career change consideration for many Americans, in part because of proven business plans and methods. Therefore, it is imperative that potential franchisees understand what it takes to be successful within a given restaurant chain’s franchising framework. Just as we happily share our vast […]

News has arrived of « Backoff, » another point of sale (POS) malware now plaguing retailers. In an Arstechnica.com post, « Stealthy New Malware Snatching Credit Cards From Retailers’ POS Systems, » Backoff is described as a variant of the malware installed on point of sale systems that was used in a series of […]

You’re dreaming you heard about a hot « Product X » franchise opportunity. You see your future and follow your gut instinct. In the dream, you’re a freshly minted franchisee, standing proudly in front of your new business beneath beautiful, crimson banners. In their post, the experts at BlackEnterprise.com suggest that, if […]

In what may be another sign of continuing growth and dynamism in the restaurant sector of the economy, Patrice & Associates Hospitality Recruiting (PAHR) has introduced a regional development franchising program. Given the strong presence Sintel Systems has in the retail, restaurant and service industries’ point of sale marketplace, we […]

One important consideration before entering into a franchise agreement is determining exactly how search engine optimization (SEO) and social media matters are to be handled. Writing in her regular column in HuffingtonPost.com, Allie Gray Freeland, Public Relations Director at iAcquire, says that when it comes to SEO and franchises, the […]