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Franchisee Recalls His Journey to Leadership
W. Randall Schoch, whose company, Desert Island Restaurants, is based in Scottsdale, Arizona, recalls coming to Hawaii from the Mainland in his younger days to live and surf, and being willing to go...
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Expanding into Franchising
Teddy’s Bigger Burger founders say that they tried running new outlets with managers, but managers just don’t care the way an owner does, so they are turning to franchising. Teddy's, an Oahu (Hawaii)...
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Tax Help for Small Businesses
This is the season when our thoughts turn more than ever to taxes. Bothered and bewildered? Feeling the pressure? Relief could be just a call or click away. Here are some ideas on how to handle that...
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Taming Misbehaving Dogs
Bark Busters, a franchise for correcting canine behavioral problems, is featured in this MidWeek story. Scott Argus, Honolulu resident and franchisee, tells of his experiences and how he works with...
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Pet Business Booming
Humans and pets go back probably to the beginning of the human race. In many families, the most popular member is their dog. Everyone may be upset at each other, but not at the family dog. Depressed...
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Iraq Vet Franchisee Featured on Lou Dobbs
Lou Dobbs, a hard-hitting news program, regularly runs stories on military heroes. This evening’s program (Sunday, November 25) featured Iraq veteran Robbie Doughty and the unusual way he got involved...
View ArticleMele Kalikimaka from Franchises in Hawaii
Christmas Decorations of Franchises in HawaiiMele Kalikimaka, everyone! Here are some shots of franchises in Hawaii, decorated for Christmas. All these were taken yesterday, Christmas Eve. We never...
View ArticleBlockbuster Continues To Compete in Difficult Environment
Blockbuster continues to search for and implement new ways to remain competitive in its rapidly changing and extremely competitive environment. Eighteen percent of its 5,000+ domestic locations are...
View ArticleFortune’s Most Admired Companies
Of the top 20 on Fortune’s most admired companies, three are either franchisors or have a segment that includes franchising. They are McDonald’s (Food Services), UPS (Delivery and Logistics) and...
View ArticleMailbox Trip Start of Valpak
Terry Loebel wasn't thinking about founding an advertising phenomenon when he went to his mailbox in 1967 and inspiration struck. Valpak, the company Loebel soon started, today has 200 franchises...
View ArticleCFA President Speaks at Franchise Show
In this short video clip Lorraine McLachlan, President of the Canadian Franchise Association (CFA), gives a short overview of the organization at the February 2007 CFA Franchise Show.read more
View ArticleThe Real Customers of Franchise Brokers
In today’s Wall Street Journal (free), franchise brokers, referral networks and franchise consultants are discussed, giving the basics of the way they operate, who their real clients are, conflictread...
View ArticleBlockbuster Makes Hostile Takeover Bid
Blockbuster, facing challenging times because of Netflix and other competition, has offered slightly more than $1 billion in a hostile takeover bid for Circuit City Stores, Inc.read more
View ArticleGold’s Gym Closing in Hawaii
Gold’s Gym, highly respected among serious body builders, will be closing its last location in Hawaii at the end of the month.read more
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