The Costly Card-Check
The Employee Free Choice Act of 2009 has franchises lobbying politicians to block the legislation that could ‘dramatically increase labor costs.’ Take Action today!
Read More »Atlanta Bread Franchisee Wins in Georgia Supreme Court
Janet Sparks writes at Blue MauMau that “Accordingly, the Court of Appeals did not err when it affirmed the trial court’s finding that the in-term restraint was unenforceable. Judgment affirmed. All the Justices concur.”
Read More »Starbucks Sets Eco-Friendly Goals for New Stores
Not just the logo will be green at Starbucks’ new stores. On Thursday, Starbucks announced that the company aims to earn LEED certification on all new company-owned stores beginning in 2010.
Read More »Seeking the Best Coffee in a Popularity Contest
The survey results caught the eye of Nate Silver, the baseball-numbers analyst turned political-numbers figured that if the food-guide makers used their usual methodology, it might not mean that Starbucks is favored head to head over runner-up Dunkin’ Donuts, or third-place finisher Peet’s.
Read More »Mandatory Franchise Dispute Arbitration Under Assault
The Federal Arbitration Act, enacted more than 80 years ago, sets the ground rules for the use of arbitration and generally pre-empts state franchise laws that address how legal disputes should be resolved. But there are loopholes, and state courts are increasingly citing them to overturn restrictive arbitration clauses in franchise agreements.
Read More »Tim Hortons and Kahala Corp extend Cold Stone Creamery co-branding test to six Tim Hortons locations in Canada
Tim Hortons Inc. (NYSE: THI) and Kahala Corp – parent company of Cold Stone Creamery – today announced an extension of the companies’ successful co-branding test to six Tim Hortons restaurants in Canada.
Read More »Zagat: Starbucks has best fast-food coffee
Of the nation’s fast-food restaurant chains, Starbucks serves the best coffee, according to a survey by Zagat.
Read More »Coffee Competition
Not only has the Golden Arches stolen share from java leader Starbucks as the place most preferred by coffee drinkers, but McDonald’s has also dislodged Dunkin’ Donuts from its second-place spot, according to the May 2009 survey by BIGResearch of more than 8,000 consumers.
Read More »7-Eleven Enters the Iced Coffee Wars
7-Eleven is taking on McDonald’s, Dunkin’ Donuts and Starbucks with the introduction of a deeply discounted iced coffee drink.
Read More »Starbucks Revamps Bakery Food Ingredients
Starbucks Corp, which has tried for years to jump-start a much-criticized food division, plans to revamp its menu at the end of this month to lure health- and cost-conscious consumers.
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