Archive for the ‘Franchise News’ Category

Franchise.com Rated in Top 5 for Lead Quality in Latest Franchise Benchmark Report

Thursday, August 20th, 2009

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Aug 20, 2009 - Franchise.com is proud to announce it has been recognized again as having one of the Top 5 Confidential Questionnaire (CQ) Rates among franchise recruitment portals, as measured by Franchise Benchmark in its most recent industry analysis. This metric, considered by franchisors to be one ...

Upcoming Franchise Expos and Franchising Trade Shows

Monday, April 13th, 2009

There are multiple franchise expos, conventions, and trade shows planned for 2009. Follow the following links to get more information: Franchising events, trade shows and expos for 2009. Here's a new franchise group: Location: Dallas Market Hall 2200 N Stemmons Freeway, Dallas, TX 75207 When: Saturday - Sunday, 10am to 7pm For immediate information and rates at ...

Visit Franchise.com at Booth 452, at the 18th Annual International Franchise Expo

Thursday, March 19th, 2009

If you are attending the 18th Annual International Franchise Expo, be sure to come by booth #452 to visit us here at Franchise.com! The International Franchise Expo starts March 20th and runs to March 22nd, 2009 and will be held at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, DC. ...

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 ...

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 ...