A young business incubator in Denver is devoting space to a ‘franchise vertical,' so emerging or tired systems can co-locate and share resources. Next up: more markets, says CEO Vic Ahmed.
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Developing a franchise in India from California takes some patience and hard work. Here's one Mexican food chain's experience and an expert's advice on smooth sailing into the second-largest market in the world.
A franchise trade mission showcased 11 franchises to prospects in Mexico City and Monterrey in the latter part of 2014. Here's an update on how deals are done south of the border.
Gustavo Miranda Garcia, one of the partners in Title Boxing Club's area development agreement for Mexico, was one of the privileged kids who attended boarding school in Switzerland and college in London.
With super-slim profit margins on gallons of gas, more convenience store operators are turning to fast-food franchises to boost revenue. For the food operators, the challenge is to avoid being an afterthought.
Martin Schelling and his business partner, a franchisee of six Chicken Express stores in Texas, are the owners of Conifer Real Estate and the franchise sector landlords who have bought land and built buildings on behalf of franchisees for nine Dairy Queen locations.
‘Back to the feast' is how one dealmaker describes the pace of M&A these days. But as those who drive the deals know, every transaction takes monumental effort. How to get to closing is their topic.
Gina Butler, founder of Gigi's Cupcakes and one-time aspiring country singer, thinks she may get her shot in the spotlight after all. Can she grow her persona and brand—part Southern charm, part Bible-banger, part tough cookie—beyond their small-town roots and play on an international stage?
Can Power Train's founder turn his contacts with pro athletes into a successful franchise? After bulking up his system's infrastructure, he's going to try. Steve Saunders has already signed a few players as franchisees.
She taught Dr. Oz devotees how to lose weight, urged patients to ‘burst the diet bubble,' and even lost 55 pounds herself. Now Dr. Rebecca Cipriano is peddling Pop Weight Loss franchises amid hefty competition.