Publications
-
Franchising News Annex Brands acquired Parcel PlusSan Diego, CA-based Annex Brands, Inc. announced just few days ago the acquisition of 27 Parcel Plus® shipping franchises. With this acquisition Annex Brands now counts to over 450 franchising units in U.S., District of Columbia, and Canada. The company announced that the newly acquired units will not be re-branded.
-
Franchising News Jimmy John’s is the latest victim to suffer a data breachJimmy John's is the latest victim of hackers as they suffered a data breach recently. The company reported on Wednesday that their system was invaded by hackers and their customers' credit and debit cards were put at risk. The company took necessary measures and claims that its customers are safe again.
-
Franchising News Dunkin' Donuts continues expansion in IndiaDunkin' Donuts continues to expand rapidly all over India as the company announced the opening of their 36th unit just several days ago. This way the famous brand is already in all three of the most important urban markets - Delhi, Mumbai and Bangalore. The initial plan to open 500 location all over the country seems to be going full speed as their master franchisee Jubilant FoodWorks continues to work on the project.
-
Franchising News Wingstop Restaurants to open first store in Philippines in 2014Wingstop plans to grow its business by opening 50 units across the Philippines.
-
Franchising News Marks & Spencer to open 80 stores in India by 2016Marks & Spencer aims to become an international leader in multi-channel retail. The company will double its presence in India by opening 80 franchise units by 2016.
-
Franchising News IHG opens first Crowne Plaza Hotel in Belgrade, SerbiaSome 40 million euro have been invested in the hotel so it could open door again under the one of IHG’s brands.
-
Franchising News Franchises employment comprises 11% of new jobs in 2013 – ADP reportADP's 2013 franchise employment report shows franchises added 229,000 new jobs, an increase of 0.2% from a year earlier.
-
Franchising News SureCare plans to double franchise units by 2016Homecare provider SureCare is seeking entrepreneurs in an attempt to double its franchise units in the UK within the next two years.
-
Franchising News Creative Learning Corporation awards first Bricks 4 Kidz franchise in IrelandFranchisees Barbara and Robert Symington will operate the 522 unit of the Bricks 4 Kidz franchise.
-
Franchising News Bulgaria’s Mania to expand international franchise network in EuropeMania intends to expand its franchise network across Europe to 200 units by 2020.
