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Printemps Sale To Qatari Investors Seen Moving Ahead
The sale of French department store Printemps to Qatari investors could be a done deal by as early as this summer as the timetable for presenting the deal to its staff is now set, people close to the proposed deal said on Tuesday.
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Bricks4Kidz Taps Into World of Amazement with Legos
If you have children, then you know how Legos can tap into a world of excitement and amazement. Bricks4Kidz taps into that, and combines an educational element to keep children busy.
Second Chance for Pizza Hut 140 Second Interview Today on Google Plus
People who missed the chance to try out for Pizza Hut's social media director will have another chance today to attend a speed interview via Google Plus Hangouts. The time is limited to 140 seconds, which happens to be the limit of characters allowed in a tweet.
Build-A-Bear Using Tech, Money to Rebuild the Brand
Build-A-Bear Workshop is serious about its business. Owning all of its United States locations outright, the company only franchises to international locations outside of Puerto Rico, Canada and the United Kingdom. It is currently in the midst of a turnaround to reinvigorate the brand and drive profits at the 15 year old chain.
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
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.
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.
