Economic aspects subtopic
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Articles
1-100 out of 100 article(s)
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| Hiring key management during a tight economy: the challenge in today's economic climate is to structure the strongest franchise management team to reach the next levels of growth. |
Kushell, Douglas T. |
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Dec 1, 2009 |
868 |
| Franchise financing: succeeding in challenging times. |
Dwyer-Owens, Dina |
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Dec 1, 2009 |
425 |
| Retain talent today for success, stability tomorrow. |
Mazur, Sandy |
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Oct 1, 2009 |
1256 |
| Multi-unit growth through multiple brands: multiple franchise options offer unlimited potential for both franchisors and their franchisees. |
Grandpre, Christopher M. |
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Oct 1, 2009 |
1388 |
| Marketing your franchise as an "add-on" business: now is the time to show franchisees how industry diversification into complementary concepts can add even more value to their businesses, families and teams. |
Smith, Gina-Lynne |
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Sep 1, 2009 |
1297 |
| Franchising attracts French government's attention. |
Le Gall, Blandine; Delettre, Cecile |
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Sep 1, 2009 |
1428 |
| Franchise relations: driving franchising's performance. |
Dwyer-Owens, Dina |
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Sep 1, 2009 |
411 |
| Should you roll out initiatives in troubled times? |
Shuy, Tim |
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Sep 1, 2009 |
1245 |
| Troubled franchisees: franchisor to the rescue? Weathering the current economic storm requires clear, level-headed thinking and a strategic process for action. |
Berg, John E.; Palmer, Ryan R. |
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Sep 1, 2009 |
1809 |
| Purchasing cooperatives: increased franchisee profitability, improved franchise relations: purchasing cooperatives can provide a vast benefit when used properly. |
Miller, Keith; Miller, Barry |
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Sep 1, 2009 |
1345 |
| Maximize resources, minimize legal costs: the key to minimizing legal expenses is understanding that lawyers have to sell their time. |
Drumm, H. Michael |
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Sep 1, 2009 |
1288 |
| Franchisee Insolvency. |
Nikou, Chris |
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Aug 4, 2009 |
789 |
| Technology: driving growth and profitability. |
Dwyer-Owens, Dina |
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Aug 1, 2009 |
456 |
| Gaining access to capital in a challenging economy: five factors for franchisors to examine when considering private equity. |
Romaniello, Steve |
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Aug 1, 2009 |
1905 |
| Don't just stand there: five things to nudge your franchise toward recovery: experienced franchise players can continue their success and those new to franchising can ensure a bright future. |
Burzynski, Linda |
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Aug 1, 2009 |
660 |
| IFA Public Affairs Conference 2009: popular Washington, D.C. event re-branded to reflect franchising's policy-shaping role. |
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Conference news |
Aug 1, 2009 |
2435 |
| IFA member survey provides focus for strategic plan: members give their views about "most important" issues, threats and opportunities facing franchising. |
Dwyer-Owens, Dina |
Survey |
Aug 1, 2009 |
1264 |
| Sea, sand and strategy: franchising's leaders plot future course: IFA summer board of director's meeting attracts largest-ever attendance, sets new FranPAC fund-raising record. |
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Aug 1, 2009 |
899 |
| California dreaming of West Coast expansion? |
Goldstein, Joel |
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Aug 1, 2009 |
1430 |
| Evaluating franchisees for multi-unit growth: identifying high-performing operators as potential multi-unit operators can be accomplished by implementing a comprehensive evaluation system. |
Murdock, Norm |
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Jul 1, 2009 |
1901 |
| Multi-cultural inclusion strengthens franchising. |
Dwyer-Owens, Dina |
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Jun 1, 2009 |
398 |
| Teamwork works, even in troubled times. |
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Brief article |
Jun 1, 2009 |
701 |
| Ending credit logjam will create more jobs: new report makes case for new small-business lending policies. |
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Report |
Jun 1, 2009 |
677 |
| Senate majority leader Reid tells IFA: lending help coming. |
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Jun 1, 2009 |
392 |
| 10 key states targeted as IFA launches "Franchise Congress": nationwide network to create franchise-business advocates. |
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Jun 1, 2009 |
694 |
| Using franchise expos to close the deal: franchise shows like the West Coast Franchise Expo guarantee more face time with qualified leads and can help strengthen the connection with prospects already in the pipeline. |
Goldstein, Joel |
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Jun 1, 2009 |
1463 |
| Attention management teams: what's beyond the recession? |
Coley, Art |
Discussion |
May 1, 2009 |
2285 |
| Leveraging the crisis to upgrade your employment brand: get your frontline foot soldiers to win the war for your franchise. |
Chester, Eric |
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May 1, 2009 |
1542 |
| Unlocking credit markets for franchise business development: take action, use IFA's Toolkit on Small Business Lending at www.franchise.org/capitalaccess.aspx. |
Straczewski, Jason |
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May 1, 2009 |
1163 |
| World Franchise Council brings strategic planning into focus: IFA Chairman, president join international colleagues in vital discussions, strategic planning sessions. Forum of international bodies share different experiences and approaches to solving economic challenges. |
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Conference news |
May 1, 2009 |
547 |
| Ideas flow during CEO leadership roundtable brain-storming sessions: no time for worry say franchise leaders who seek solutions, ignore anxiety. |
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Conference news |
May 1, 2009 |
1893 |
| Franchising's magic: multi-unit operations. |
Dwyer-Owens, Dina |
Conference news |
Apr 1, 2009 |
392 |
| All aboard the "brandwagon": online video becomes the hot ticket for franchisees to increase customers in tough economic times. |
Weinsheimer, Kurt |
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Apr 1, 2009 |
1972 |
| What will the healthy families Act mean for your franchised business? Congress will likely consider legislative measures to mandate a minimum amount of employer-provided paid sick leave in 2009. |
Straczewski, Jason |
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Apr 1, 2009 |
1104 |
| Going global: is now the time? |
Dwyer-Owens, Dina |
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Mar 1, 2009 |
470 |
| Franchising is key to global economic recovery. |
Shay, Matthew |
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Mar 1, 2009 |
652 |
| International expansion: proven strategy during economic uncertainty: global growth allows a franchise to invest in more than one option so that you don't risk everything on a single opportunity. In other words, you hedge your bets. |
Sanders, Lee |
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Mar 1, 2009 |
1165 |
| Navigating access to capital: there is an upside to down credit markets. |
Heard, Reginald |
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Mar 1, 2009 |
1841 |
| Unit profitability: are your franchisees road warriors or road kill? A rising tide lifts all boats. Now that the economic tide has receded, many businesses will be left high and dry. |
Lefever, Steven C. |
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Mar 1, 2009 |
1787 |
| Nothing to "LOL" about: simple ways franchisors can drive revenues and cut costs with basic technology: franchisors who use technology proactively and creatively will recover sooner than others. |
Martin, Dan |
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Mar 1, 2009 |
1597 |
| The International Franchise Association's five-point economic recovery plan: leveraging the strength of franchising to expedite economic growth. |
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Mar 1, 2009 |
791 |
| Legal Symposium 2009 to focus on economic challenges: legal community and franchise executives will soon convene in Washington, D.C. to collaborate on successful strategies used by members to succeed in the current economic climate. |
Fisher, Lane |
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Mar 1, 2009 |
1383 |
| Franchising's a bright spot for veterans: although the financial crisis continues to darken the horizon of the U.S. economy, there is one bright spot: the franchising industry, poised to lead the way out of the downturn. |
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Mar 1, 2009 |
314 |
| Equipping the industry with tools for change. |
Shay, Matthew |
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Feb 1, 2009 |
621 |
| Networking: now more important than ever: get the benefit of sharing ideas with many who face the same challenges that we do each day. |
Eckert, Paul W. |
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Feb 1, 2009 |
1201 |
| The state of franchising: 2009: the franchising community is going to see a rise in closed units as higher operating costs root out inefficient and underperforming units. |
Johnson, Darrell M. |
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Jan 1, 2009 |
2014 |
| Against the tide. |
Otuteye, Godfred P. |
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Jan 1, 2009 |
705 |
| Staying afloat during tough economic times: a guide for franchisees. |
Powell, Karen |
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Jan 1, 2009 |
567 |
| Financing for minority franchisees: as interest in franchising increases among minorities, franchisors can utilize their experience to help franchisees locate funds, even in a down economy. |
Savas, Dean |
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Jan 1, 2009 |
1362 |
| Crisis management: what's your strategy? Do not underestimate the potential risk and costs of a crisis. |
Bloom, Bruce V. |
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Jan 1, 2009 |
1203 |
| Financing franchisees' expansion plans--a franchisor's perspective. |
Moran, Barbara |
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Dec 1, 2008 |
761 |
| The global economic crisis and franchise disclosure - what's the connection? |
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Nov 5, 2008 |
448 |
| Historic economic bailout calls for extraordinary action. |
Shay, Matthew |
Column |
Nov 1, 2008 |
753 |
| Crunshing the numbers: successful convention budgeting: a winning formula for successful convention budgeting combines equal parts number-crunching, key goals and objectives identification, and strategic planning. |
Goldman, Linda |
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Nov 1, 2008 |
1534 |
| FranPAC report card: supporting Federal Candidates. |
Adams, Victoria |
Statistical table |
Nov 1, 2008 |
924 |
| Strategies for international development in uncertain times: too many franchisors examine international expansion only when domestic economic conditions are favorable or they otherwise have completed development in the U.S. market. |
Knack, Gaylen |
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Nov 1, 2008 |
1245 |
| West Coast Expo celebrates fifth anniversary: whether you're a multi-unit franchisee or franchisor, WCFE brings the right mix of people, concepts and education together at the hottest event in the West. |
Goldstein, Joel |
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Oct 1, 2008 |
1443 |
| Investing in your association will pay dividends. |
Shay, Matthew |
Column |
Sep 1, 2008 |
671 |
| The right place, the right time, the right match: IFE celebrates another year of franchise matchmaking. |
Goldstein, Joel |
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Sep 1, 2008 |
1393 |
| Veterans program and new grant fund encourage franchise ownership and education. |
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Jul 1, 2008 |
1032 |
| Franchisors Should Consider Using FPRs (Formerly Earnings Claims). |
Duvall, Gary |
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Jun 3, 2008 |
896 |
| Attracting women and minority franchisees: programs that work: for franchise companies seeking to advance their recruitment activities to attract more women and minorities, consider the path two well-recognized franchisors used to broaden their brands' reach to these important audiences. |
Brewer, Miriam L. |
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Jun 1, 2008 |
656 |
| Alternative franchise financing can close the gap: buy a franchise with retirement funds and other untapped resources. |
Nilssen, David |
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Jun 1, 2008 |
1327 |
| IFA Educational Foundation and PepsiCo launch VetFran Business Grant Fund: franchisees who have been awarded a franchise through the VetFran program are eligible to apply for the grant. |
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Jun 1, 2008 |
488 |
| Franchises give veterans a break: USA today. |
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Brief article |
Jun 1, 2008 |
103 |
| Supporting candidates: FranPac report card: the International Franchise Association's current financial support to candidates for federal office as of mid-March is reflected in the following "report card.". |
Adams, Victoria |
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May 1, 2008 |
705 |
| Franchising: a dynamic and diverse industry with many economic players. |
Reynolds, John |
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Apr 1, 2008 |
794 |
| Economic uncertainty, sizable veterans' population may boost franchise ownership: questions about the nation's economy might prompt more people to consider financial independence through franchise ownership. |
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Apr 1, 2008 |
928 |
| Which market should your franchise system target? |
Shay, Matthew |
Column |
Mar 1, 2008 |
613 |
| U.S. franchise growth outpaces other business sectors, new study finds: IFA Educational Foundation study finds franchising industry surpassing durable goods, finance and construction. |
Reynolds, John |
Statistical table |
Mar 1, 2008 |
865 |
| West Coast Franchise Expo: one path to western expansion. |
Goldstein, Joel |
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Oct 1, 2007 |
1140 |
| Join IFA's veterans' program to help build the ranks of franchising. |
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Oct 1, 2007 |
817 |
| Highlights of the Profile of Franchising: 2006. |
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Feb 1, 2007 |
1036 |
| Franchising in the Middle East, Dubai and beyond: with more than 120 nationalities residing in the city, and an extensive tourist component in the GCC's commercial hub, Dubai, has been coined a "window to world.". |
Furey, Tracey |
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Jan 1, 2007 |
1560 |
| Franchises creating opportunities for veterans: more than 600 military veterans have transitioned to become franchise business owners. |
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Jan 1, 2007 |
874 |
| Unleashing your inner lobbyist. |
Bonanno, Jessica |
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Jul 1, 2006 |
1529 |
| Franchises provide big boost to nation's economy: study measures jobs, payroll, overall output. |
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May 1, 2006 |
974 |
| Mexico modifies its franchise laws; there is no reason to forego franchising in Mexico, it's just not the same comfort zone that franchisors have enjoyed for the last 12 years. |
Santa Maria, Michael E. |
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May 1, 2006 |
2001 |
| What we really owe our Government. |
Shay, Matthew |
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Apr 1, 2006 |
583 |
| International Franchise Association's federal and state issues: a year in review. |
Bonanno, Jessica |
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Feb 1, 2006 |
2533 |
| The latest FAD in lobbying: Franchise Times. |
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Brief Article |
Dec 1, 2005 |
172 |
| Congresswoman turns the tables, visits Big O Tires franchisee: Franchise Appreciation Day invitation accepted by New Mexico leader. |
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Dec 1, 2005 |
438 |
| Commerce department helps franchisors go global: U.S. Commercial Service anchors franchising team: The franchising sector is worth more than $1.53 trillion a year to the U.S. economy and continues to grow. American franchisors looking to tap new opportunities in the global marketplace can benefit from the export services of Commerce Department's International Trade Administration Franchising Team. |
Cunningham, Finola |
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Dec 1, 2005 |
1984 |
| IFA state government relations goes on the road. |
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Jul 1, 2005 |
1037 |
| Franchises provide big boost to nation's economy: study measures jobs, payroll, overall output. |
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Apr 1, 2005 |
837 |
| Franchising cheers new legal reform law: President Bush's signing of the Class action Reform Act on Feb. 18 drew high praise from the nation's franchising community, led by the International Franchise Association, one of the founding organizations of a litigation reform coalition of business groups. |
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Brief Article |
Apr 1, 2005 |
263 |
| In this issue. |
Rennick, Richard |
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Mar 1, 2005 |
422 |
| Letters from the front ... education is empowerment. |
Reynolds, John |
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Feb 1, 2005 |
1305 |
| In franchise financing, flexibility counts: when it comes to franchise financing, flexibility counts because flexible financing is the fuel to help your franchise business grow. |
Quindlen, Tom |
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Oct 1, 2004 |
666 |
| Key facts about franchising: to help you tell the story of the rapidly-growing franchising sector, this handy sheet provides facts and figures about the economic strength of franchised businesses. Now you can share key facts about franchising with your local business group, college career day program or trade show. |
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Jul 1, 2004 |
482 |
| Franchising: a recipe for growth: combining a love of cooking with the joy of working with children, this new International Franchise Association member has found its niche. Welcome to franchising. |
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Jul 1, 2004 |
339 |
| Master Franchising in Canada: while master franchising can be a very profitable way to expand in this country, there are critical areas that must be considered. |
Rogers, John L.; Bennet, Christopher L. |
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Jul 1, 2004 |
1061 |
| U.S. Rep. Lincoln Diaz-Balart. |
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Interview |
Jun 1, 2004 |
1303 |
| Franchising plays a major role in state and local economies, Part II. |
Reynolds, John |
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Jun 1, 2004 |
1074 |
| Economics 101: how franchising makes music for the U.S. economy. |
Reynolds, John |
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May 1, 2004 |
1288 |
| U.S. franchising: foreign currency and term debt availability in emerging markets; franchisors need to carefully consider the risk implicit in foreign currency arbitrage. |
Kirby, Thomas |
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May 1, 2004 |
966 |
| Global franchising: making good business sense. |
Dhir, Sam; Bruno, Dawn |
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Apr 1, 2004 |
850 |
| Franchises provide big boost to nation's economy: study measures jobs, payroll, overall output. |
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Apr 1, 2004 |
994 |
| Balancing the pros, cons of buying a franchise. |
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Oct 13, 2003 |
410 |
| New study will measure economic impact of franchising. |
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Sep 1, 2003 |
511 |
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