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Author: Ian Gere
Company: Business Opportunities Journal
Region: United States
Website: www.boj.com
Author Comment / Biography: About Business Opportunities Journal. Since 1969.
The goal of Business Opportunities Journal is to report on the outlook, trends and latest news in the fields of franchising, entrepreneurship, small business ownership and small business acquisitions. We are the small business buyer’s magazine.
Our stories are original, written by our own reporters.
We are proud to have reported on franchising, business opportunities, and real estate investing since 1969.
With our journal and website, we aim to provide news and resources for and about entrepreneurs who are seeking to start, purchase, franchise or sell a business.
Visit our resource pages for information about the various stages of buying a business or franchise: the search process, finding a broker, due diligence, making an offer, negotiating the contract, escrow, closing, obtaining financing, tax considerations, and post-acquisition management and growth.
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111. Domino's Pizza Reaches Into Consumers' DVD Players
June 28, 2013
A Domino’s Pizza in Brazil, with the help of a local marketing agency, Artplan Sao Paolo, combined two of the most complimentary items – a DVD and pizza.
In partnership with 10 video rental stores in Sao Paulo and Rio de Janeiro, the brand used rented DVDs as media. Discs with 10 different n...
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112. Industry Association Leaders Weigh in on Passage of Immigration Bill in Senate
June 28, 2013
While still not perfect, industry associations were quick to voice their support for the bipartisan measure known as “The Border Security, Economic Opportunity and Immigration Modernization Act of 2013,” (S 744) that passed in the Senate on Thursday.
The legislation would establish a nationa...
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113. Wedding Industry Perks Up After Supreme Court Ruling
June 28, 2013
Representatives from the wedding industry ramped up their marketing campaigns on Wednesday after hearing the ruling from the Supreme Court striking down certain measures in the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA). Court officials also dismissed the Proposition 8 case in California making same-sex marria...
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114. Wendy's, Sonic Debut Pretzel Products
June 27, 2013
This summer, expect to see pretzels on the menu. On M0nday, Wendy’s will roll out an anticipated new product – the Pretzel Bacon Chesseburger. Sonic is also launching two limited-time pretzel dogs, similar to traditional hot dogs but served on soft pretzel buns.
”Consumers are looking for ...
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115. Bruegger's Bagels Celebrates the Big 3-0
June 27, 2013
This month Bruegger’s Bagels is celebrating three decades since its first store at 55 Congress St. in Troy, New York. At that time, bagels cost 19 cents for a plain one, 25 cents for seeded, and 30 cents for a cinnamon raisin one. Today, the chain charges 99 cents for each bagel.
The origin...
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116. Corporate Challenge Results in 700 lb. Weight Loss
June 27, 2013
In March, GNC challenged its corporate employees to change their eating, exercise, and lifestyle habits for long-term healthy weight management. They did this using GNC’s new Total Lean Corporate Challenge. 146 team members accepted the challenge and lost a total of over 700 pounds in the 12-week co...
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117. Taco Bell Works to Meet Nutrition Guidelines
June 24, 2013
Starting in late July, various Taco Bell units across Dayton, Ohio will test new “Power Protein” entrees and zero-calorie beverages.
This is the first part of a broader strategy to round out Taco Bell’s to include more healthful food options and add more menu items that meet recommended dail...
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118. SBA Franchising Lending on the Rise
June 24, 2013
Just as this year’s International Franchise Expo takes place in New York City, a new report released shows that U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) lending to franchising has increased more than 60% over the previous year.
Details of the report showed that nearly 3,300 SBA loans went to...
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119. Great Clips Online Check-In Celebrates 10 Millionth Customer
June 24, 2013
Great Clips Inc. is celebrating its Online Check-in as the 10 millionth customer checked in online this month. As the first hair care salon to introduce online check-in, reports are showing that the technology’s success has contributed to the company’s 34 consecutive months of sales growth, and 29 c...
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120. Find Your Files by GPS
June 21, 2013
Float Mobile Learning has announced a new mobile app called Wayfiler that lets people connect files and websites in relation to a specified location. This way, a user is able to find information when and where they need it.
“The possibilities are virtually limitless for how Wayfiler could be...
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