SUV ends up on top of car at Starbucks CHEEKTOWAGA, N.Y. (WIVB) - An SUV appeared to be going through the drive thru at Starbucks on Walden Avenue in Cheektowaga and ended up on a car. Channel 4 … [Read more...]
Quiznos Could Pay Millions in Settlement
November 29, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Alan J. Liddle reports at Nation's Restaurant News that a judge has granted preliminary approval for the settlement of four class-action lawsuits filed by Quiznos Sub franchisees against their franchisor that could … [Read more...]
Franchisees Exert Pressure on Burger King Board
November 29, 2009 By 1 Comment
The fight between Burger King franchisees and corporate management continues to escalate. Franchisees want the board of directors to intervene. Elaine Walker reports in the Miami Herald that Burger King's franchisees … [Read more...]
Dunkin’ Donuts Launches Program to Thank Local Heroes in Phoenix
November 29, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Yourwestvalley.com reports that starting Nov. 24, Dunkin’ Donuts will launch “Thanks to You,” a special program recognizing local everyday heroes who keep the Valley running. The program, which will run through … [Read more...]
Post Commencement Lease Negotiations Presentation at DDIFO Members Meeting in Chicago
November 29, 2009 By Leave a Comment
The biggest mistake tenants make is that they sign their lease and put it in the filing cabinet and don’t look at it again until it is time to renew. This National Retail Tenants Association (NRTA) presentation at … [Read more...]
Obama wants $100M more to carry small-business programs
November 28, 2009 By Leave a Comment
The Obama administration is strongly urging Capitol Hill to add new funds to a popular small-business loan program that is nearly out of money. As part of the $787 billion fiscal stimulus package earlier this year, … [Read more...]
KFC Grilled Chicken Tops List of Memorable New Products, McCafe Second
November 28, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Stuart Elliot reports in the New York Times that a two-piece Kentucky Grilled Chicken meal at a KFC location in Louisville, Ky. An annual survey of memorable new products gave the top honor for 2009 to the Kentucky … [Read more...]
Will Wendy’s bite into Krispy Kreme?
November 28, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Dan Gearino reports in THE COLUMBUS DISPATCH that Wendy's/Arby's has indicated it would like to buy another restaurant company, a possible target has emerged: Krispy Kreme. The rumor surfaced on Breifing.com and … [Read more...]
Main Street’s Credit Crunch
November 28, 2009 By 1 Comment
Treasury Secretary Tim Geithner spent most of the day Wednesday with small-business owners and bankers, discussing ways to ease the credit crunch that’s stifling economic recovery on Main Street. Geithner and Karen … [Read more...]
Small Biz Wants Loan Breaks Reinstated
November 28, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Small business groups and lenders urged Congress to reinstate the 90 percent government guarantee and fee reductions on SBA loans. The economic stimulus bill provided the SBA with $375 million to increase the loan … [Read more...]
