The Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest takes place every year on July 4th at the original Nathan’s Famous hot dog stand in Coney Island, New York. While it remains (for some) a fun event to follow and watch as a spectator, what is even more interesting about the contest is how it has driven brand recognition and sales for the company it is synonomous with, Nathan’s Famous.
Category: The Business of Franchising
New Article On Franchising As A Growth Strategy
This week’s edition of SmartMoney has a good article on what it takes to become a franchisor. The article outlines some of the key considerations of franchising as a strategy for growing your business. For more on this topic, view my earlier posts: Are You Ready To Franchise? New Article On AmEx Open Forum and Franchising As A Growth Strategy.
Massachusetts Lawmakers Considering Law That Would Classify Franchisees As Owners
Lawmakers in Massachusetts this week are considering a bill that would (hopefully) resolve some of the troubling issues that were raised in the Massachusetts federal court decision Massachusetts federal court decision in Awuah v. Coverall North America, Inc.
Webinar On Franchise Sales: July 20, 2011
You are invited to attend a complimentary webinar on July 20, 2011, between 1:00 and 2:00 PM Pacific time.. The webinar, which is being co-hosted by Armstrong Teasdale and the Upside Group, focuses on the business and legal aspects of the franchise sales process.
Can Medical Marijuana Shops Be Franchised?
In some states, selling medical marijuana has become big business. These businesses exist in a legal gray area: while they are permitted by applicable state law, they are still illegal on the federal level. Given this regulatory environment, can a medical marijuana business be franchised?
In Case My Earlier Posts Didn’t Convince You: According To IFA, Increase In Credit Access Would Create 333,000 New Jobs
According to a recent article in the Wall Street Journal, “if franchisees could borrow all the money they need this year, they could purchase over 41,000 new or transfer businesses and create an astounding 333,000 new jobs.”
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