Consumers and franchises
The number of consumers using installment loans to fund their own franchise is steadily increasing. In a market where people are no longer sure of their jobs, many people are venturing into business ownership to build their own futures. For example, Jon McIntoch of Philadelphia found himself laid [...]
Franchisees left companyless
People say recession sparks innovation, creativity, responsibility, and all other sorts of optimistic-sounding things. It also causes failure, collapse, bankruptcy and all other sorts of apocalyptic-sounding things.
It also causes complications, such as leaving franchise owners to figure out how to deal when their parent company goes bankrupt. Sometimes [...]
Yum Brands to display Calorie Content
If you’ve ever felt guilty about ordering up the latest triple layer, double beef, nacho cheese and four-cheese blend concoction from your local Taco Bell, you’re not alone. But if you should dine at one of a certain fast food empire’s franchise locations, at least [...]