Established Companies Adopting Franchise Model

Wednesday, June 18th, 2008

Interesting blurb on Advantage Rent A Car, which dates back to 1963 (when it was called Three Ninety-Nine Car Rentals), has just recently opened its first franchise location in suburban Memphis, TN. http://minneapolis.dbusinessnews.com/shownews.php?newsid=160575&type_news=latest Anyone have any other examples of long-established companies moving to franchising model after sustained success expanding via company-owned stores? One example that ...

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Older Workers Losing Jobs - CNN.com Article

Wednesday, May 21st, 2008

An interesting article from CNN on so-called "older workers" losing their jobs due to economic duress and consequent corporate downsizing. According to the piece, these workers are often senior level and find themselves overqualified for positions available in the job market, following an involuntary layoff. It's pretty surprising that the author didn't mention franchising as ...

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