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Sizing Up Salaries Inside Franchisers
A new survey is believed to be a first-ever glimpse into the pay of those on the other side of a franchise contract -- the franchisers.

For Eateries, Oatmeal Is Hotter
Jamba Juice plans to serve oatmeal at its Chicago locations, as restaurants turn to the breakfast staple.
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Restaurant Jobs, Like Tips, Shrink
The restaurant industry, one of the largest U.S. employers, is shedding a record number of jobs as the prices for ingredients increase while customers decrease.
Fresh Palates for Burger King
A controversial campaign by Burger King sought out "Whopper Virgins," in which taste tests were performed among isolated populations.
- BizTech: Whopper Virgins Ads (and Controversy) Break
A Franchise Lifeline
Mall Restaurants Expect Fewer Customers
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McDonald's Coffee Strategy Is Tough Sell
Owners Say Franchisers Pass on More Costs
Restaurants' Gloom Spreads
Chain Reaction
Mrs. Fields Revamp Plan Faces Obstacle
Restaurants Push 'Value' Meals
Sonic Pushes Refranchise Plan
Franchisers Sweeten Pot to Woo Buyers
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Restaurants Look for Ways to Cut Costs
Franchise restaurants are aggressively searching for alternative ways to slash costs, unable to pass on the higher costs to customers without losing business.
A Franchise Lifeline
Franchisers are helping franchisees ride out the credit crunch by providing financing, waivers or assistance in obtaining loans.
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.