Financial Times:My company has used a firm of accountants for several years. But, after a recent audit, it came to light that a senior manager had been defrauding the company for three years. We have told the relevant authorities but my company is now in.
Topics: Franchising Basic Guidelines, Franchising Law

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Entrepreneur.com:Question: I want to buy a franchise from an existing owner. Can I use an SBA loan to finance the sale and to finance working capital?Answer by Jeff Elgin Yes–buying an existing franchise business is a transaction that falls within..
Topics: Franchising Basic Guidelines, Franchising Finance

{"title":"Does Buying An Existing Franchise Qualify For An SBA Loan?","post_url":"http:\/\/franchisetalk.net\/2009\/12\/07\/does-buying-an-existing-franchise-qualify-for-an-sba-loan\/","feed_url":"http:\/\/franchisetalk.net\/feed\/","author":null,"date":"2009-12-07 06:00:34","summary":"Entrepreneur.com:Question: I want to buy a franchise from an existing owner. Can I use an SBA loan to finance the sale and to finance working capital?Answer by Jeff Elgin Yes–buying an existing franchise business is a transaction that falls within.."}

Portfolio.com:Jason Bernal never thought of coffee as a sexy product—until he saw a television show that mentioned Seattle-area bikini baristas.So he took a leap, ran with the concept, and opened Perky Cups in Aurora, Colorado. In doing so, he became...
Topics: Franchising North America/Canada, Restaurants, Trends

{"title":"Less Clothes, More Customers","post_url":"http:\/\/franchisetalk.net\/2009\/12\/04\/less-clothes-more-customers\/","feed_url":"http:\/\/franchisetalk.net\/feed\/","author":null,"date":"2009-12-04 09:29:29","summary":"Portfolio.com:Jason Bernal never thought of coffee as a sexy product\u2014until he saw a television show that mentioned Seattle-area bikini baristas.So he took a leap, ran with the concept, and opened Perky Cups in Aurora, Colorado. In doing so, he became..."}

Franchise India:A franchise programme can be built around a gameGradually, India is making a mark internationally in other sports as well. Billiards and Bowling have already become popular among urban youth. Combined with entertainment, these two sports..
Topics: Franchising, Franchising Basic Guidelines, Franchising India, Trends

{"title":"Sports Franchising Requires The Sporting Spirit","post_url":"http:\/\/franchisetalk.net\/2009\/12\/03\/sports-franchising-requires-the-sporting-spirit\/","feed_url":"http:\/\/franchisetalk.net\/feed\/","author":null,"date":"2009-12-03 05:34:10","summary":"Franchise India:A franchise programme can be built around a gameGradually, India is making a mark internationally in other sports as well. Billiards and Bowling have already become popular among urban youth. Combined with entertainment, these two sports.."}

Travel Weekly UK:Barrhead Travel is seeking to expand outside Scotland by offering franchise agreements across the UK.The Scottish miniple wants to work with existing travel agents who would like to open their own agency. It is also willing to offer...
Topics: Franchise Business Opportunity, Franchising News, Franchising United Kingdom/Ireland, Restaurants

{"title":"Barrhead Travel To Offer Franchises Across UK","post_url":"http:\/\/franchisetalk.net\/2009\/12\/03\/barrhead-travel-to-offer-franchises-across-uk\/","feed_url":"http:\/\/franchisetalk.net\/feed\/","author":null,"date":"2009-12-03 05:16:55","summary":"Travel Weekly UK:Barrhead Travel is seeking to expand outside Scotland by offering franchise agreements across the UK.The Scottish miniple wants to work with existing travel agents who would like to open their own agency. It is also willing to offer..."}