Publications
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Business News US car rental co Simply Wheelz files for insolvency
Simply Wheelz, which operates under the brand Advantage Rent-A-Car, has filed for US federal bankruptcy protection after debt restructuring talks with Hertz Corporation, its former parent, failed.
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Business News US state Maine forms independent association to back up franchise businesses
Franchise owners from the state of Mine, USA, have formed the Maine Franchise Owners Association (MFOA) in Portland, the largest city in the state.
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Business News World leader Enterprise Rent-A-Car signs franchise agreement in Israel
Enterprise Rent-A-Car expands its international franchise network via a deal in Israel.
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Franchising News USA’s Doc Popcorn signs first international franchise deal
USA popcorn producer Doc Popcorn said it has signed its first international franchise agreement in Mexico.
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Business News McDonald’s ends 40-year partnership with Heinz
Fast-food chain McDonald's reported it plans to put an end to its 40-year relationship with Heinz since ex-CEO of its main rival Burger King has been appointed as executive director of the ketchup company.
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Franchising News Finnish fashion retailer Lindex to open 100 franchise stores in China by 2018
Lindex, a subsidiary of Finnish retale group Stockmann, has entered into a franchise agreement with a Chinese appliance retailer to open 100 franchise stores by 2018.
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Business News Italia’s KonoPizza enters US market
KonoPizza, the pizza in a cone brand, has opened its first franchise in the USA.
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Franchising News Gap opens first stores in Costa Rica, Cyprus
The famous fashion brand Gap has added two more countries to its international franchise network.
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Franchising News Tesco’s F&F opens first franchise stores in Europe
Tesco, one of Great Britain's leading retailers, has opened the first franchise stores in Europe for its clothing line F&F in Switzerland and Gibraltar.
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Business News Belarus, Lithuania, Latvia to create franchising collaboration network on bordering area
Belarus, Lithuania and Latvia are considering creating a network for franchising collaboration in their bordering region.