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Friday May 24, 2013

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Burger King

Behind Burger King's Transformation: 3G Capital, Wiborg, Change

Burger King's great performance in Q4 2012 demonstrates the earnings potential in the franchise, which had been written off by analysts during the recession. Although the turnaround is still in progress, the improvements result from a persistent effort by management to enact changes. Much of the credit goes to Steve Wiborg

KFC in Saudi Arabia

Why Franchises are Gravitating Towards the Middle East: Sprinkles, Smashburger, Shake Shack

When you think of franchises, the Middle East does not usually come to mind. Yet that is where franchises are increasingly turning to find expansion opportunities.

Franchise Signboard

Calling all Franchises: What's In a Name?

According to Franchise 500, certain franchise names are trending. Just follow a few simple guidelines, and you can conquer the name game.

Subway

Subway and 7-Eleven Take Advantage of Urban Sprawl

The franchises find success in working class, inner city neighborhoods across America.

chicken salad

Chicken Salad Chick Perfects One Item by Trying Out Several Variations

A new franchise puts an innovative spin on the old Southern chicken salad recipe: throw in everything put the chicken sink.

Panera Bread

Panera Bread Launches a New, Healthy Platform

Panera's new "Live Consciously" brand, which features an alliance with the charity Feeding America, makes eating a sandwich feel better than ever.

Dog Yoga

Teaching an Old Dog New Tricks — Dog Yoga

All Dogs Go To Heaven — at least at Woof Gang Bakery and Grooming, where they specialize in dog massages and dog yoga.

Wall of Books

The Publishing Industry Turns a New Page

According to Shane Gottwals, the franchisor of Walls of Books, print is here to stay.

Saudi Beach

Wellness Finds a New Tourist Destination

Planet Beach opens its first and largest all female spa in Saudi Arabia—no boys allowed

Landry's Inc.

Landry's Fails in Bid to Purchase Ark Restaurants

An offer by Landry's Inc. to buy Ark Restaurants Corp at $22 per share was rejected.

Bennigan's

Bennigan's Signs with Big Franchisees

The Dallas-based diner chain Bennigan's has survived, and is starting to climb back with its latest developments.

Edible Arrangements Franchisees

Edible Arrangements Reaches Out to Veterans

Edible Arrangements will donate $125,000 to VetFran, the International Franchise Association's (IFA) program to help military veterans transition back to civilian life.

Tim Hortons Inc. CEO, Paul House

Tim Hortons Misses Earnings Estimate

Tim Hortons Inc, based in Canada, reported lower Q4 net income than in the previous year.

U.S. Hedge Funds Sour on Apple; Favor Dollar Stores

Managers found discount retailers Dollar General Corp and Dollar Tree Inc attractive, regulatory filings showed on Thursday.

Investor Carl Icahn

Herbalife of the Party [Video]

Billionaire Carl Icahn is the latest investor to weigh in on the nutritional supplements seller Herbalife, cementing the company's spot in the pantheon of financial playthings.

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Editor's Pick

TOP 10 FRANCHISE FOR 2013

RANK

FRANCHISE NAME

STARUP COSTS
1

Hampton Hotels

$3.7M - 13.52M
2

Subway

$85.2K - 260.35K
3

Jiffy Lube Int'l. Inc.

$196.5K - 304K
4

7-Eleven Inc.

$30.8K - 1.64M
5

Supercuts

$103.55K - 196.5K
6

Anytime Fitness

$56.3K - 353.9K
7

Servpro

$133.05K - 181.45K
8

Denny's Inc.

$1.18M - 2.4M
9

McDonald's

$1M - 2.16M
10

Pizza Hut Inc.

$295K - 2.15M

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