Publications

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  Business News The Growth Coach in the "50 Top Franchises for Minorities"

  The Growth Coach - the leading international business and sales coaching franchise, has been named in the World Franchising Network's list “50 Top Franchises for Minorities”. The award comes short after the company was named in USA Today as one of the top franchises for Veterans.
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  Business News Con Dekazos will be the new CEO of Forty Winks

  The Australian company announced the arrival of new CEO Con Dekazos in October. The company celebrates its 30th anniversary in business and it looks like a time for changes came along with it. Dekazos' vast experience will undoubtely contribute a lot to the future projects of Forty Winks in Australia.
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  Business News McDonald's U.S. president Jeff Stratton retires

  McDonald's U.S. president Jeff Stratton will retire this October after a successful career at one of the most famous burger chains in the world. His place will be taken by former Logan’s Roadhouse Inc. CEO Mike Andres. The change comes on time as McDonald's suffers a 3.2 percent decline in same-store sales, which Andres' previously had experience with.
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  Business News Deciding between Large and Small Franchise Opportunities

  Prospective franchisees have to start their career with an important decision: which of an almost unlimited number of franchises is best for them. As much as separate businesses differ from each other, the choice most commonly comes down to making your mind whether you would rather join an emerging or an already established franchise.
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  Business News Dwyer Group shuffles management to power growth

  The Dwyer Group, owner of several service-based franchise brands has promoted several key executive managers to support its growth plan.
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  Business News IHG launches new wellness platform

  The Cork & Kale platform will be available at all EVEN Hotels, the newest hotel brand of the IHG brand portfolio. 
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  Business News IHG gets new head of development in Australian region

  Matthew Tripolone will be in charge of the growth and development of the company in Australia, New Zealand, and the Pacific islands. ­
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  Business News IHG, Coca-Cola enter strategic alliance

  The partnership aims to provide a consistent and recognizable beverage brand experience for all guests of  the IHG-branded hotels across the U.S.
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  Business News H&R Block selling bank unit over new regulations

  H&R Block Bank will merge into its parent, Block Financial, and terminate its banking operations as a result to the agreement.
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  Business News McDonald’s Q1 cons revenues up 3.0% y/y

  McDonald's global comparable sales increased by an annual 0.5% in Q1 of 2014.