Publications

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  Business News VERC Car Rental coverts business to Sixt franchise, expands the brand in Boston area

  VERC Car Rentals will open a new Sixt franchise to service Boston-Logan International Airport, as well as additional franchise locations in Suffolk County. 
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  Business News UK language tutor co Pingu enters Pakistan via franchising

  Pingu has signed a franchise deal with Eureka Global Education for Pakistan. 
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  Business News Japanese food franchise Yo! Sushi put up for sale, to expand in London

  The company plans to increase its restaurant network in the capital city of London with around 10 new stores per year, starting 2014.
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  Business News Papa Murphy’s plans to list on bourse

  Papa Murphy's franchise plans to list on the NASDAQ. 
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  Business News Starbucks expands alcohol, snacks in U.S. menu to thousands of stores

  Starbucks, one of the leading franchised coffee chains, will expand its menu with alcoholic beverages and light snack menu in thousands of stores across the U.S.
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  Business News McDonald’s franchisee gets 500K fine for wage theft

  In the last few months, fast-food employees in every major U.S. city have been protesting against the minimal wages restaurants offer their employees.
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  Business News Belgium's Delhaize Group sells business in Bulgaria

  The Belgian food retailer has sold  54 supermarkets and convenience stores in Bulgaria under the Piccadilly brand. 
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  Business News UPS earns John Deere’s top supplier recognition

  UPS has earned 2013 Partner-level supplier recognition, the highest rating on a supplier, in the John Deere Achieving Excellence program. 
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  Business News Krispy Kreme to launche new coffee collection, including K-Cup brand

  Krispy Kreme is introducing new coffee flavours. The franchise has also entered into a multi-year partnership with Green Mountain Coffee to introduce a co-branded product.
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  Business News IHG plans to expand business for 30-yr anniversary in Chinese market

  The company will celebrate its success by milestone hotel openings in 2014, including its first HUALUXE Hotels and Resorts unit, an international luxury hotel brand designed specifically for Chinese consumers.