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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.
Thank you for visiting. Please provide us with feedback on how we can better serve you.
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131. CareerBuilder and Indiana University Create Moneyball
June 14, 2013
A new study from CareerBuilder has found that 35 percent of employers reported that their companies missed revenue goals in the last year. The study finds a lack of formal sales training may be to blame, and there may be a disconnect between the demand for these jobs, and the training offered- both ...
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132. Thousands of Entrepreneurs Gather for International Franchise Expo
June 13, 2013
Thousands of entrepreneurs and franchise brands representing more than 90 countries will gather next week (June 20-22) the International Franchise Expo (IFE) in New York City. The three-day show is a “who’s who” of the franchise industry, boasting that more than 400 reputable franchise brands will ...
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133. Chipotle Debuts ShopHouse Unit in Los Angeles
June 13, 2013
The long-awaited ShopHouse Southeast Asian Kitchen is scheduled to open in Los Angeles on Monday. This will be the second of three West Coast locations planned to open this year by parent company, Chipotle Mexican Grill.
The fast-casual ShopHouse aims to do for Southeast Asian cuisine what ...
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134. Former NFL player partners with Wingstop to open restaurants in Pittsburgh
June 12, 2013
ormer San Francisco 49er and Oakland Raider cornerback Shawntae Spencer has partnered with Wingstop to open 15 restaurants in his hometown of Pittsburgh. He hopes to open the first location next spring.
Spencer retired last season from the NFL, but thought about his future after his athletic...
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135. Restaurant Associations Play Big Role in Minimum Wage Opposition
June 11, 2013
Despite President Obama’s January call for a $1.75 increase in the federal minimum wage level, only one state (New York) has passed a bill to increase the hourly wage from $7.25 to $9 by 2016. Across the country, however, state restaurant associations have voiced strong opposition to other state pr...
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136. Juice Drinks the Latest Target in NYC
June 11, 2013
The $70 billion U.S. soft drink industry is under fire again. After first targeting soda, the New York City Health Department (NYCHD) has now decided to turn its attention to sports drinks, teas and energy drinks.
The department has launched new ads on TV and in subways that claim that heal...
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137. Complexity of Tax Code Flattens Franchise Growth Expectations for Rest of 2013
June 11, 2013
While the franchise sector is expected to outperform the rest of the national economy, the rate of franchise growth in general remains unchanged from the 1st quarter of 2013, reports the International Franchise Association (IFA). Concerns surrounding the tax code and the Affordable Care Act may be ...
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138. Text Message Order Service Helps Avoid Long Lines
June 11, 2013
Tired of waiting in line for your morning coffee? Just “Zingle” your order in and skip those pesky lines. Del Mar, California-based Zingle is working to change the way customers communicate with their favorite businesses by making it as simple as sending a text. Zingle’s text message order servic...
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139. How Does Your City Rank for Small Business Vitality?
June 05, 2013
In preparation for National Small Business Week (June 17-21), CardHub.com – an online search tool that redefines the way people search, compare and apply for credit cards – recently announced its rankings for the Best & Worst Cities to Work for a Small Business in 2013.
CardHub used 10 diffe...
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140. Drop-In Workspace Trend Grows in Popularity
June 05, 2013
CoCreativ, a drop-in office that opened last month, now provides small business owners and entrepreneurs alike with flexible, low-cost, no contract space without the commitment of a permanent workplace.
Over the past year, several “co-working” offices have popped up around the country to mee...
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