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Drive Thru for Coffee 26 May 2013 | 06:55 pm
Seattle’s Best is opening 10 small (roughly 500 square feet) combination drive thru and walk up with no indoor seating. The drive thru makes all the sense in the world, and I’ve seen the success Starb...
UPDATING SITE 27 Jan 2013 | 01:37 am
Hello READERS! Sorry for the downtime. I had a new baby and ignored this site for a few months. I am updating some technology so the site will be a bit bare for a few days. Things will be back to norm...
Macaroni Grill acquiring units 13 Sep 2012 | 01:39 am
Dallas-based Romano’s Macaroni Grill (a Brinker Intl restaurant) is buying four locations from a bankrupt franchisee. The locations are in San Francisco Bay (3) and Seattle (1). The parent company now...
Act of Valor – great movie to keep things in perspective 12 Sep 2012 | 09:36 am
Today I rented online and watched the movie Act of Valor ($4 on Amazon Instant Video or iTunes). I was humbled and proud to watch the preparation and risks these Navy SEAL heroes take to protect our c...
2013 Papa Johns Franchise Incentives, similar to last year 31 Aug 2012 | 12:18 am
Papa Johns is again offering incentives to new franchisees this year. This looks to be the same as last year. There are tight timing issues with opening to hit the incentives qualificaitons. No franch...
Technical Difficulties Fixed 7 Aug 2012 | 04:56 pm
I am sorry about the days of downtime. It is now fixed!
Unintended Franchise Killer – Street and Rail Construction Projects 6 Jun 2012 | 06:57 pm
Imagine you have the perfect location for your franchise near a stadium with lots of pedestrian traffic. You spend $450,000 to get your first franchise built and ready. Opening week was wonderful with...
Passion for Managing Process v. Entrepreneurship 22 May 2012 | 10:42 pm
I like the way this article in the NY Times described a requirement to be successful as a franchisee: For someone who really has a passion for managing a process, though, investing in franchises can ...
Passion for Managing Process v. Entrepreneurship 22 May 2012 | 03:42 pm
I like the way this article in the NY Times described a requirement to be successful as a franchisee: For someone who really has a passion for managing a process, though, investing in franchises can b...
Advice for Franchisees Saving for their Kid’s College; Education Bubble 19 May 2012 | 12:21 am
Are you a franchisee thinking about how to best fund college for your children? Your research will quickly lead you to 529 plans, and in my opinion and experience as a purchaser it is probably the bes...
