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I didn’t count the gray areas

By burned by YCI On October 3, 2009 · Leave a Comment

Does look like several have shut down recently. Can’t find out any info on why, exactly when they closed. Can’t see this franchise lasting much longer with all thses closings.

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What is the Moral of the Story?

By alina77vere9uk On August 14, 2008 · 1 Comment

If you compare the two stories going on at the two websites below, you’ll quickly notice a rash of similarities.  Just a simple question, “What is the moral of the story?”  ( Obviously, the goal of that question is how do we help others avoid the same fate, though. )

Cold Stone Creamery:

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I Need Specifics…

By ProspectiveOwner On March 23, 2008 · 1 Comment

Hi all,

I’ve read this entire blog and have some questions re: Corporate.

Many of you stated what Corporate has done well (i.e. Curriculum), however, none of you cite specific examples of what Corporate has done wrong besides communication and nepotism problems. What was actually promised for the $30k that they did not deliver? Many [...]

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Does a Great Idea Equal Great Success?

By admin On February 19, 2008 · Leave a Comment

How many times have you heard someone say that they had an idea a long time ago, about something that is a new successful product. How many times have you heard, “I’ve got this great idea for a business.”, but then nothing comes of it?  Why?

A great idea is nothing but air, unless excellent [...]

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Quizno’s Class Action Lawsuit

By admin On February 5, 2008 · Leave a Comment

With some of the comments about Young Chefs Academy on this site, a look at other franchisee problems needed at least a look.  Here is one suit that happened about a year and half ago to a major franchiser. http://www.denverpost.com/business/ci_4702650

A group of Quiznos franchisees have filed a class-action lawsuit against the Denver sandwich [...]

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