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The Man at the Top of the Food Chain: Dave Thomas is Born
Dave Thomas starred in 652 commercials for Wendy’s Old Fashioned Hamburgers, more than any other person in television history. But, he wasn’t just that friendly face you saw on TV with his white shirts and red ties; Thomas built his multi-billion dollar fast-food restaurant chain from the ground up, earning him a reputation as one of the most successful and loved entrepreneurs in American history.

The Savory Taste of Success Thomas Rise to the Top
Thomas’ father once told him, “You’ll never keep a job! I’ll be supporting you for the rest of your life.” From being an anonymous baby who was unwanted by his birth parents to becoming a multi-million dollar CEO, Thomas made the vision he outlined as a 15 year old come true. Through a combination of hard work, desire and his unique personality, Thomas rose to the top of the food chain. What were his success factors?
Turning A Small Business Franchise Into Big Business
Not everyone wants to keep their business small forever, and if growth is something that you want, know that an initially small size does not limit your potential. Whether you begin with a literal "small business" or choose to dive right into the deep end of the larger franchise pool, your outlook remains just as bright and hopeful, so do what works best for your leadership style and your particular business.

GENERATING LEADS, BRAND, RELATIONSHIPS, AND TRUST AT THE SAME TIME
By Mike Schultz Relationships. Trust. Delivery of superb value. These are core ingredients of a successful service firm. Talk to 100 service firm marketers and leaders, and they'll all tell you (and most of them believe it, even if they're wrong) that their firm is in the top of their industry in each of these categories. Why, then, do service firms typically do such a poor job of bringing relationships, trust, and value into their marketing mixes?

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Should You Buy a Food Franchise?
If you’re thinking about buying a franchise, chances are you’ve considered one of any number of food franchises, and for good reason. Fast food franchises have changed the way America eats and are among the oldest and biggest franchises in the U.S. But are you aware that food franchises can also be among the most challenging businesses to run? Before you invest too much time looking at which food franchise to buy, take time to weigh the advantages and disadvantages of owning a food franchise to determine if you have what it takes to be successful in this business.
Ray Kroc Fast Food
Ask anybody to name a fast food chain and chances are that nine out of the ten people you ask will say McDonald’s. Ask anybody to name someone who has changed the fast food industry more than anyone else, and chances are that Ray Kroc will also top that list.

Coffee Franchise Opportunities: Does Starbucks Franchise?…and Other Coffee Business Franchises
Does the aroma of brewing coffee transport you to a sensory paradise? Is a steaming latte your idea of comfort food? Do you consider coffee its own separate food group? If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, then a coffee franchise may be for you! When someone says “coffee shop,” the name that most often comes to mind is Starbucks. So it’s only natural that coffee connoisseurs and entrepreneurs will immediately want to know if this wildly successful java chain offers the opportunity to buy Starbucks franchises.
Australian Pizza Chain, Pizza Capers Franchise plans to go global, foray into India and Singapore
According to QBR, Brisbane-based gourmet food chain, Pizza Capers Franchise has plans to launch 80 stores by end 2009. Franchise founders Scott Geiszler and Anthony Russo launched the chain in Brisbane in 2000. There are plans to expand in India and Singapore besides the nine stores which will be launched over the next 12 weeks and the first store in Adelaide.
Did an Anti-North American Sentiment and Arrogance Undermine Andersson's Tenure at GM?
On the August 11th PI Window on Business Show I spoke with three time honoree as a Supply and Demand Chain Executive's "Pros To Know," and co-author of the book "Transform Your Supply Chain" Bill Michels, regarding General Motor's precipitous fall in relation to their supply chain strategy.
Latest And Hottest Franchise Opportunities
The latest and Hottest franchise is not a new food chain or gas station. It is something a little more below the radar, but ultimately the successful ingredient behind every business and non-profit looking to increase sales.
Food Trucks, Food Carts and Concession Stands - Popular Solutions to Unemployment for Aging Baby Boomers
As retirement looms many aging baby boomers worry about their future. Further, many older workers are now being forced into early retirement when they are unable to replace their job lost to downsizing, out-sourcing, or the current recession. Luckily, many older workers and retirees have found a solution. They’ve joined the growing number of “nouveau-entrepreneurs” who are becoming food concessionaires- selling food from food carts, food trucks, food trailers or concession booths at fairs, festivals, and special events.
Aussie franchisor, Retail Food Group acquires Esquires Coffee
An Australian food franchisor has agreed to buy the Australasian rights to the Esquires Coffee Houses chain from an Auckland family. The Gold Coast-based Retail Food Group (RFG) is spending about $11.86 million to acquire Esquires Coffee Houses from the Deeks family, the Gold Coast Bulletin reported.

The Food Truck Phenomenon- Gourmet, On-The-Go
In a society full of gourmet food-loving, time-crunched consumers it’s little wonder that food truck businesses that marry upscale food and convenience are proving to be the perfect recipe. Today’s food trucks have come a long way, though. From cupcakes to tacos, today’s food trucks are serving up a wide-range of popular treats and upscale fare, and redefining the sector. Fortunately, with numerous established food franchises and onsite, vending businesses available, you don’t have to be a seasoned restaurateur, a professional chef, or an experienced business owner, to become part of the fast-growing, mobile food movement.

HACCP - A State of the Art Approach to Food Safety
A number of U.S. food companies already use the system in their manufacturing processes, and it is in use in other countries, including Canada. The ISO body has published the new system as Food safety management system as ISO 22000: 2005 as Food safety management system - requirements, which cover all FDA requirements through various clauses of ISO 22000. New challenges to the U.S. food supply have prompted FDA to consider adopting a HACCP-based food safety system on a wider basis. One of the most important challenges is the increasing number of new food pathogens. HACCP focuses on identifying and preventing hazards from contaminating food.
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