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1. Franchising -- Franchises
   An insert to AZ Franchising, it is an instant book dedicated to the deepening of topics related to the affiliation system. A series of publications complementary to the informative and formative activity of AZ Franchising, where you can find answers to many of the questions regarding franchising.
2. Restaurants
   Restaurants are rated on the traditional "Corn Dog and Cockroach" scale. A rating of five corn dogs is, naturally, the highest gustatory honor. Five roaches? A plate of palate-taunting dregs. With a hair in it. Restaurants of a similar genre are pitted against each other in "trials." The winner -- determined by the combined number of corn dogs -- is awarded the coveted crossed fork and gavel.
3. Franchise Opportunities
   (February 1, 2008) The owners of a make-your-own wine franchise say the state [North Dakota] is forcing them to close. But state officials say Vintner`s Cellar has not been following the law. Read more at KFYRTV.com
4. Franchising -- Franchisees
   Franchising is a major decision. And, you may have some concerns about a commitment to a full-scale, nationwide franchising program. Perhaps you would like to know if there is a way to test the water in your local area to see if franchising is your best method to dramatically increase profits. If you intend to sell franchises located in
5. Restaurants -- Cke Restaurants
   Global franchise development for CKE Restaurants, Inc. subsidiary chains Carl’s Jr. and Hardee’s® is a focus for the company, and international restaurant presence currently exceeds 255 restaurants in 14 countries. There are approximately 3,022 franchise- and company-owned restaurants between the two chains system wide.
6. Mcdonald S -- Restaurants
   In response to these difficulties, McDonald's drastically cut back on its U.S. expansion--in contrast to the 1,130 units opened in 1995, only about 400 new McDonald's were built in 1997. Plans to open hundreds of smaller restaurants in Wal-Marts and gasoline stations were abandoned because test sites did not meet targeted goals. Reacting to complaints from franchisees about poor communication with the corporation and excess bureaucracy, the head of McDonald's U.S.A. (Jack Greenberg, who had assumed the position in October 1996) reorganized the unit into five autonomous geographic divisions. The aim was to bring management and decision-making closer to franchisees and customers.
7. Restaurants -- Menus
   Upscale, modern and distinctive, Michael Mina’s signature restaurants will redefine Detroit’s culinary landscape. BOURBON STEAK, a classic steakhouse with a down-home feel, will deliver imaginative interpretations of traditional steakhouse favorites in a modern setting. Mina’s unique kitchen design will include wood-burning grills to perfect his slow-poached all-natural Angus Beef, prime ribs, short ribs, short beef and short pork. Other Mina classics on the menu will include Duck Fat Fries, Spinach Soufflé and Truffle Mac & Cheese. BOURBON STEAK will seat approximately 200 guests within its dining rooms, bar and lounge, and private dining area. BOURBON STEAK will open nightly at 5:30 p.m.; the lounge will open at 4 p.m.
8. Dining -- Restaurants
   This company has cornered not one but two dining markets: seafood and "Hospitaliano." Darden Restaurants is the #1 casual-dining operator (in terms of revenue) with more than 1,600 restaurants in the US and Canada. Its flagship chains include seafood segment leader Red Lobster and top Italian-themed concept Olive Garden. Both chains cater to families with mid-priced menu items, themed interiors, and primarily suburban locations. Darden ... owns RARE Hospitality, operator of the LongHorn Steakhouse chain. In addition, the company operates a small chain of tropical-themed Bahama Breeze restaurants that offer Caribbean-inspired food, along with a casual grill and wine bar concept called Seasons 52.
9. Franchise Opportunities -- Business
   Information on Franchise opportunities can be obtained on line at http://www.doggydreamsgroomobile.com/ or by calling (925)606-1223. National franchise headquarters are located in the beautiful wine country of Livermore, CA, 40 miles east of San Francisco. Doggy Dreams Groomobile was started by Jeff and Christina Ekeland over 5 years ago under the name California Mobile Pet Grooming. They saw immediately that mobile grooming would be the way of the future and built their business to be scalable. They had proprietary software written that will be capable of growing with the business. It completely automates the scheduling, pricing, tracking appointments, customers, pets, groomers, calendars and runs management reports.
10. Fast-Food Restaurant -- Fast Food Restaurants
    The modern history of fast-food in America began on 7 July 1912 with the opening of a fast food restaurant called the Automat in New York. The Automat was a cafeteria with its prepared foods behind small glass windows and coin-operated slots. Joseph Horn and Frank Hardart had already opened an Automat in Philadelphia, but their “Automat” at Broadway and 13th Street, in New York City, created a sensation. Numerous Automat restaurants were quickly built around the country to deal with the demand. Automats remained extremely popular throughout the 1920s and 1930s. The company ... popularized the notion of “take-out” food, with their slogan “Less work for Mother”.

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