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Top 10 Fast-Food Chains With Least Satisfied Customer Service - McDonald's #1
According to results from the June 2012 American Consumer Satisfaction Index, McDonald's ranked last in terms of satisfied customer service. Those right behind it include Burger King, KFC, Starbucks, Taco Bell, Domino's Pizza, Pizza Hut, Wendy's, and Dunkin' Donuts, listed the ACSI results.
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Do's and Don'ts: Starting a Business
So, you are ready to start your business venture. Great! Get off on the right track by following a few simple "DO's and DON'Ts."
Lawmakers, in rare show of unity, pass small business bill
In a rare display of election-year bipartisanship, the House of Representatives voted overwhelmingly on Thursday to make it easier for small businesses, the engine of the economy, to raise capital and eventually hire workers.
Frequently Asked Questions About Franchising
The International Franchise Association (IFA) was established in 1960 to build and maintain a favorable economic and regulatory climate for franchising. It is the only association serving as the voice for franchising in the United States and is a major participant in the international franchise arena. IFA's mission is to enhance and to safeguard the business environment for franchising worldwide. Today, more than 75 industries operate within the franchising format, and IFA's membership and ...
Franchising Regulation Overview
There is no doubt about it. Putting your money in a franchise is an active investment as contrasted with a securities investment which is passive. Franchisees often place their life savings, time, and energy into the franchise and, as a result, the loss of a franchise investment may be even more catastrophic than the loss of a securities investment.
Gaining finance for a franchise
For any new business there are several options for acquiring finance, however, the preferred option for larger levels of finance tends to be bank loans - this is no different for franchising. Before thinking about approaching a bank, you need to build a comprehensive business plan to allow the bank to judge the viability of the business.
Advantages and disadvantages of franchising your business
Franchising offers many advantages as a method of expanding your business, but you must also consider the disadvantages of this business model.
Unleashing the Power of Your People with Internal Franchise
Business leaders are looking for a new edge. Their companies may be just barely alive, having made cuts they never thought they would have to make. The workers have been beaten down and overworked. The energy, the buzz, and satisfaction are dead. Why not turn to Internal Franchise, advises management consultant and author Martin O’Neill.
Value investment and Market timing: Opportunities in times of crises
Luminary 'small-cap king' Dr Tan Chong Koay sees opportunities in crises.