Franchise News Archive

'Six Things You Should Know Before Buying a Franchise (HispanicBusiness.com)
More and more Hispanics are getting into the franchise business. It's a trend that doesn't surprise Julie Bennett , author of the comprehensive Guide to Selecting, Buying & Owning a franchise.

'GMA-7 gets Philippine franchise of "Survivor" (PEP)
Survivor is now in the Philippines. Rumors have been going on that the popular reality game show will finally have a franchise in the Philippines. It was also rumored that the U.S. version is shooting its next season on an island in Camarines Sur.

'NBA Franchise Players: East Edition (HoopsWorld)
Every team has one player who is the face of the franchise. Often this player also happens to be the best on his team, but not always. He is the player the coach talks to first about any issue, the player management may consult on possible roster moves, the one in the locker room after a game the local media congregates around because you have to get his sound bite, the player the fans think of ...

'Waste-hauler franchise considered (The Florida Times-Union)
Nassau County officials say a franchise system for solid waste haulers is a crucial next step as the county steadily moves toward getting out of the landfill business, which has been a money-losing operation for years.

'Two more 'Spider-Man' films on the way (Reuters via Yahoo! News)
Tobey Maguire and "Spider-Man" director Sam Raimi plan to reunite for the fourth and fifth installments of Columia Pictures' comic book franchise, dispelling speculation that a new actor would play the crime-fighter.

'Oklahoma City's NBA franchise to be called Thunder (USA Today)
In the worst-kept secret in town, the NBA's Oklahoma City franchise announced its new nickname Wednesday: Thunder.

'MMDA gets support for traffic radio station franchise (Philippine Daily Inquirer)
MANILA, Philippines -- The Metro Manila Council has approved a resolution requesting Congress to grant the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority a franchise to operate a radio station that will constantly air updates on the traffic situation on major roads.

'NutriPure Beverages, Inc. Subsidiary Inka Grill Franchise Systems Describes Alliance with Francorp, Inc.; Introduces ... (Centre Daily Times)
NutriPure Beverages, Inc. (Pink Sheets: NUBV) subsidiary Inka Grill franchise Systems has released further details regarding its unique partnership/alliance with Francorp, Inc. Francorp, a Chicago-based firm founded in 1976 by industry legend Don Boroian, has consulted with over 10,000 companies and created over 2,000 full franchise programs, some of which have gone on to become global market ...