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Unleashing the Power of Your People with Internal Franchise
Management consultant and author Martin O'Neill says, "Turn your company into an Internal Franchise. If you want to maximize your profits, teach each and every employee to act like they own the business."
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McDonald's CEO Jim Skinner To Retire
McDonald's Corp Chief Executive Jim Skinner, who took the top post at the world's biggest hamburger chain following the abrupt departures of two CEOs, is retiring after more than seven years as a stabilizing force at the helm.
Hampton Hotels Recognized as a J.D. Power and Associates 2012 Customer Service Champion
Hampton Hotels (www.hampton.com), a part of the Hilton Worldwide portfolio of brands, was recognized at the J.D. Power and Associates Customer Service Roundtable in Orlando, Fla. on March 14, 2012 as a 2012 Customer Service Champion.
Starbucks Makes List of World’s Most Ethical Companies for 6th Year
Starbucks, the largest coffeehouse company in the world, has made it onto Ethisphere Institute's World's Most Ethical List for the sixth year in a row.
Wendy's knocks Burger King out of No. 2 spot
Hamburger chain Wendy's Co
Carrefour ordered to close China store
Authorities in central China have ordered European retail giant Carrefour
Starbucks opens first juice bar in biggest move outside coffee
Starbucks Corp will open the first store in its new Evolution Fresh juice bar chain on Monday, its biggest move outside coffee and one it hopes will boost the company's position in the $50 billion health food sector.
UPS to buy TNT Express for $6.85 billion
United Parcel Service will pay 5.2 billion euros ($6.85 billion) for Dutch peerTNT Express in a deal that will make the world's largest package delivery company the market leader in Europe.
Peter Thiel, university-hater, heads to campus
Peter Thiel, the superstar Silicon Valley investor, has famously dismissed university as a waste of time and money, and even offered students cash to drop out.
7-Eleven, Inc.
7-Eleven, the world's largest convenience store retailer and the #1 franchise opportunity,* is looking for experienced individuals who are passionate about retailing to join our franchise family. Whether you are interested in franchising one of our existing stores or converting your own independent business to 7-Eleven, we have an opportunity for you.