GLENDALE, Calif.—IHOP Corp. (NYSE: IHP), the operator of the International House of Pancakes restaurant chain, is spreading into Eastern Canada with the announcement of an Ontario franchisee.Â
IHOP said Monday that Pancakes Canada Ltd., controlled by the Alfieri Group, a longtime operator of Italian-themed family restaurants in Niagara Falls, Ont., will develop three IHOP locations over [...]
Archive for October, 2006
IHOP lines up Ontario franchisee
Thursday, October 26th, 2006Ikea adds upmarket option to cheap chic
Thursday, October 26th, 2006BURLINGTON, ONT. — It’s the retailer Canadians love to hate, and Kerry Molinaro, president of Ikea Canada, is determined to cash in on that love-hate relationship.Like the crack cocaine of the home decor sector, Ikea keeps drawing back customers with its stylish looks and low prices. Still, customers complain about the crowds and the seeming [...]
Franchise owners offer tips at forum
Friday, October 20th, 2006Success as a franchise owner requires a strong work ethic and a fat checkbook, four Wichita businessmen told a Wichita State University forum Thursday afternoon.
Present at the forum to describe their business challenges were David and Jon Rolph, owners of the Carlos O’Kelly’s Mexican Cafe chain and franchisees for Applebee’s; Sport Clips and Hoop Mountain [...]
Little Caesars Pizza plans growth in Canada
Tuesday, October 17th, 2006MISSISSAUGA, Ontario — Little Caesar of Canada Inc. announced plans to substantially increase its franchisee base and expand into untapped markets across Canada.
According to a news release, the chain wants to add dozens of stores nationwide over the next several years. The company did not disclose how many stores it operates in Canada.
“Little Caesar of [...]
Cartridge World Announces Organizational Changes to Support Rapid Growth
Saturday, October 14th, 2006October 11, 2006 – EMERYVILLE, Calif. – Cartridge World, the world’s fastest growing ink refilling retailer in the $80 billion printer cartridge industry, has announced today a series of organizational changes designed to strengthen its overall growth.In order to provide a greater network of support and to more closely manage its worldwide operations, Cartridge World [...]
DIFFERENT TYPES OF FRANCHISING
Saturday, October 14th, 2006Whether buying a franchise or looking to franchise an existing business there are numerous issues to consider. One seldom mentioned but important area affecting prospective franchisees and franchisors is deciding on which type of franchising is suitable to their individual circumstances. This is a complex process as there are several methods of franchising. With the [...]
ECONOMIC POTENTIAL OF INTERNATIONAL FRANCHISING IN EMERGING MARKETS
Saturday, October 14th, 2006International franchising has grown significantly since the 1960s because of both push and pull factors. Domestic saturation, increased competition and diminishing profits at home have pushed franchisors to examine their opportunities abroad, while favorable macroeconomic, demographic and political conditions abroad pulled them into specific markets. The initial expansion of U.S.-based franchisors was to culturally-similar, politically [...]
EXPANDING YOUR FRANCHISE SYSTEM INTO CANADA
Saturday, October 14th, 2006As franchising continues to penetrate new markets, the time has never been better to explore international expansion into Canada. With nearly half of all new retail businesses in Canada being franchised businesses, Canada has established itself as a leader in the franchising industry. Whether franchisors are considering expanding into Canada for the first time, or [...]
Australia Franchise: Welcome to the Franchising & Business
Saturday, October 14th, 2006Welcome to the Franchising & Business
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Franchising is a growth industry in Australia today. Growing numbers of people are looking to change their lifestyle or career and [...]
Know Your Market
Saturday, October 14th, 2006It’s important to understand and evaluate the market for your product or service. This is where market research enters this picture. The information you gather during your research will form a critical part of your marketing strategy and overall business plan. Market research involves learning about and understanding your potential customers, the competition and the [...]