Jack in the Box isn't springing back from downturn
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May 27, 2011
May 26, 2011
May 24, 2011
McDonald's Franchise Rewrites
Friends of Franchise Equity Group should watch
their E-mail for our comments on the current
status of the McDonald's Rewrite Policy.
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May 23, 2011
State Franchise Relationship Laws
Interesting article by attorney Mario Herman. His website appears to the right.
"Such statutes may override some provisions contained in franchise agreements regarding termination and non-renewal, by providing that franchisors must give certain "notice" periods and must have "good cause" for terminating and/or not renewing a franchise agreement."
Protection After the Purchase, State Franchise Relationship Laws | BlueMauMau
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"Such statutes may override some provisions contained in franchise agreements regarding termination and non-renewal, by providing that franchisors must give certain "notice" periods and must have "good cause" for terminating and/or not renewing a franchise agreement."
Protection After the Purchase, State Franchise Relationship Laws | BlueMauMau
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54 Store Operator to run McDonald's in Greece
When will "Developmental Licenses" be used in the
USA as they were in the early days of McDonald's?
Times of Malta reports HERE
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USA as they were in the early days of McDonald's?
Times of Malta reports HERE
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May 20, 2011
Subway Says It Will Open 2,000 Stores in North America This Year
Will this be their "Convenience Strategy"?
Subway Says It Will Open 2,000 Stores in North America This Year - Bloomberg
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Subway Says It Will Open 2,000 Stores in North America This Year - Bloomberg
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Ronald's Dad Defends His Son
Barry Klein discusses how this impacts our culture far beyond Ronald McDonald.
Commentary: Ronald McDonald creator defends character | QSRweb.com
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Commentary: Ronald McDonald creator defends character | QSRweb.com
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May 18, 2011
May 16, 2011
May 13, 2011
Just When I Thought I was Out ..... They Pull Me Back In
There's something ironic about a big franchise company hiring an actor who usually plays an organized crime figure to do a TV commercial voice over.
May 12, 2011
May 11, 2011
Sonic Plans to Simplify its Menu
And raise some value menu prices
Keep It Simple, Sonic: Items Axed, Deals Restructured | βurgerβusiness: "Sonic plans to simplify its crowded food-and-drink lineup when it introduces new menu boards on May 26"
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Keep It Simple, Sonic: Items Axed, Deals Restructured | βurgerβusiness: "Sonic plans to simplify its crowded food-and-drink lineup when it introduces new menu boards on May 26"
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May 9, 2011
May 8, 2011
McDonald's Revamps Stores to Look Upscale
USA Today says:
"If the new look proves to be a hit, it could redefine America's biggest restaurant chain and nudge competitors at all ends of the spectrum to find some way to respond.
If consumers don't buy in, however, it could become McDonald's $1 billion folly."
Somebody check my math - but at over a million $ per location that's more like
a potential $15 or $20 Billion folly. Pretty soon we're talking about real
franchisee money!
Update - A reader has pointed out there will be several thousand U.S.
locations that will not be candidates for a remodel or rebuild but one
billion is still a very, very low number.
McDonald's revamps stores to look more upscale - USATODAY.com
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"If the new look proves to be a hit, it could redefine America's biggest restaurant chain and nudge competitors at all ends of the spectrum to find some way to respond.
If consumers don't buy in, however, it could become McDonald's $1 billion folly."
Somebody check my math - but at over a million $ per location that's more like
a potential $15 or $20 Billion folly. Pretty soon we're talking about real
franchisee money!
Update - A reader has pointed out there will be several thousand U.S.
locations that will not be candidates for a remodel or rebuild but one
billion is still a very, very low number.
McDonald's revamps stores to look more upscale - USATODAY.com
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May 4, 2011
Dunkin’ Brands Files for $400M IPO
Another coffee brand benefits from McDonald's franchisee
advertising spending in 2009 + 2010.
Dunkin’ Brands files for $400M IPO | Nation's Restaurant News
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Taco Bell Franchisees & Value Messaging
On April 21 Taco Bell Franchise Management Advisory Council (Franmac) President Tom Cook sent a letter to franchisees airing a list of 14 grievances Franmac has with Taco Bell, encouraging franchisees to participate in a Taco Bell Town Hall call. It included the desire to launch an agency review, a complaint about the handling of the infamous Taco Bell beef lawsuit and a point expressing discontent over the fast feeder's "value messaging."
AdAge reports HERE
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AdAge reports HERE
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May 3, 2011
Taco Bell Owners Push Back on Yum Hardball Tactics
The value proposition as currently being executed is not driving transactions, and squeezing margins beyond a reasonable tolerance.
Taco Bell Owners Push Back on Yum Hardball Tactics | BlueMauMau:
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Taco Bell Owners Push Back on Yum Hardball Tactics | BlueMauMau:
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