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McDonald's Coffee Strategy Is Tough Sell
McDonald's faces fresh challenges to its coffee expansion as the economy keeps more consumers home and franchisees balk at the costs for remodeling.
Restaurants' Gloom Spreads
Restaurant chains are bracing for dismal fall and holiday dining seasons by cutting prices, trimming earnings and sales forecasts and shuttering locations.
Chain Reaction
Many immigrants look to establish themselves by running their own business. But starting -- and successfully running -- a small business is hard enough without the language and cultural barriers. So, many turn to a franchise concept.
Mrs. Fields Revamp Plan Faces Obstacle
Restaurants Push 'Value' Meals
Sonic Pushes Refranchise Plan
Franchisers Sweeten Pot to Woo Buyers
Credit Crunch Squeezes Franchisees
Be Prepared if Your Franchiser Falls
Wendy's Raises Its Coffee Profile
Is a Franchise the Right Business for You?
Innovative Incentives to Lure Franchisees
Olive Garden's Special Celebrity
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Restaurants' Gloom Spreads
Restaurant chains are bracing for dismal fall and holiday dining seasons by cutting prices, trimming earnings and sales forecasts and shuttering locations.
Is a Franchise the Right Business for You?
It's tempting to pick a franchise based on personal experiences or love of the product. But the fact that you're smitten with the business or what it sells doesn't mean it fits your lifestyle, financial situation or long-term goals.