Reporters from the Philadelphia Inquirer write that hearing Collegeville builder Gustavo Perea tell it, the prospect is frightening. Some ambitious union organizer would take his carpenters out to a bar, buy them a … [Read more...]
Small biz taxes: What’s in store
February 23, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Small business may be safe from federal hikes for now - but beware action from the states. Fortune Small Business reports that it appears that the new administration and the Democrat-controlled Congress are unlikely to … [Read more...]
Dunkin’ Donuts plans Georgia expansion
February 23, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Amidst a broader retail sector retrenchment, Dunkin’ Donuts plans to open up to 10 franchised stores in metro Atlanta this year. Growth markets targeted include Athens, Riverdale, Douglasville, Atlanta, Stone … [Read more...]
McDonald’s invades Fashion Week
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Fast food giant’s coffee grabs the spotlight with freebies under the tents at Bryant Park. Adrianne Paquarelli reports in Crain's New York that Fashion designers are not the only ones debuting collections at … [Read more...]
New Signs Whet Appetite For Dunkin Donuts
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Living in LoCo is Erica Garman's blog devoted to news about Loudoun County. You can find it at http://www.loudounextra.com. This column of highlights appears every Sunday in the Loudoun Extra. As I was driving my … [Read more...]
IFA calls on Congress for industry aid
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IndUS Business Journal reports that the International Franchise Association (IFA) is urging Congress to take action to help franchised business owners weather the current economic crisis and help lead the country out … [Read more...]
Starbucks Coffee, Now in Instant
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Claire Cain Miller writes in the NY Times that in Howard Schultz’s 1997 book about developing Starbucks, he wrote, “Nothing pains me more than hearing critics compare Starbucks to a chain of discount stores or … [Read more...]
Businesses Say Lenders Too Strict
February 23, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Terms toughen, despite flow of federal funds Ross Kerber writes in the Boston Globe that, even as the federal government pumps hundreds of billions of dollars into the nation's banks, many New England businesses say … [Read more...]
Labeling Education and Nutrition Act of 2008 (LEAN Act)
February 20, 2009 By Leave a Comment
The National Restaurant Association urges members of Congress to co-sponsor the Labeling Education and Nutrition Act of 2008 (LEAN Act) which will provide a national nutrition labeling standard for foodservice … [Read more...]
Negotiating & Drafting Franchise Agreements
February 19, 2009 By Leave a Comment
The Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education (MCLE) is having an in-person program entitled: Negotiating & Drafting Franchise Agreements Behind the coffee, burger, and donut Date: Thursday, 3/12/2009, 1:00 … [Read more...]
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