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Reasons Why Apple Hoards Cash and Why Activist Investors Like Einhorn Disagree
At issue is the $137 billion in cash that Apple holds, seemingly at odds with investor interests. What are Apple's reasons for hoarding cash, and why does Einhorn disagree?
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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 and 7-Eleven Take Advantage of Urban Sprawl
The franchises find success in working class, inner city neighborhoods across America. Convenience stores and sub sandwich franchisees like Subway and 7-11 have spent nearly fifty years catering to suburban demographics and college campuses.
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 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.
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.
The Publishing Industry Turns a New Page
According to Shane Gottwals, the franchisor of Walls of Books, print is here to stay. According to Shane Gottwals, the franchisor of Walls of Books, print isn't dead—it's here to stay.
Wellness Finds a New Tourist Destination
Planet Beach opens its first and largest all female spa in Saudi Arabia—no boys allowed Planet Beach recently launched its first all female spa, though not in a typical tourist destination.
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. An offer by Landry's Inc. to buy Ark Restaurants Corp at $22 per share was rejected.
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.




