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Best Buy to take 6 months - 9 months to name new CEO
Best Buy Co's board expects to take six to nine months to find a permanent replacement for CEO Brian Dunn, who resigned abruptly earlier this week.
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Starbucks' Find Partners for U.S. job creation Fund
Google Offers and Banana Republic are the first businesses to join Starbucks Corp in raising money for a U.S. job creation fund started by the world's biggest coffee chain late last year.
Buy Local Vs. Big Box Stores
Wal-Mart's said landing at Diagonal Plaza, Boulder, has raised the controversy about whether local community should support or oppose franchise businesses' newly opening.
American Food Franchise Entering Middle East
Boardwalk Fresh Burgers & Fries, a traditionally American food server starting from Ocean City, maryland, announced its strategic partnership with MEFranchising, a leading Arabia-based franchise consultant, to launch new business in the Middle East.
H&M Confirms Reports Of New Store Chain Launch By 2013
After rumors emerged this week that H**9**amp;M is planning its first luxury brand, the Swedish retailer confirmed March 29 that a new store chain will be launched in 2013.
Leading Beef Producer Allows Tour of plant to Bolster Image
A maker of the hamburger filler branded by critics as "pink slime" on Thursday allowed three state governors supportive of the beef industry and a handful of journalists to see it being made for the first time since a controversy erupted over use of the meat scraps.
Best Buy Close 50 U.S. stores, Focus on Smaller-format Stores
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20 McDonald’s franchise owners recognised at the English Asian Business Awards
The franchise owner of 20 McDonald's restaurants and Managing Director of Appt Corporation, Atul Pathak, was presented with the Franchisee of the Year award at the inaugural English Asian Business Awards.
Fitness Boot Camp Franchise Fit Body Boot Camp Awards Announced - 26 Excellence and Achievement Awards Given to Franchise Owners
Fit Body Boot Camp, the world's largest boot camp franchise organization, rewards excellence and achievement to 26 high performing Fit Body Boot Camp franchise owners.
'Hunger Games' Gorges on $214 million Global Debut
"To launch a franchise like this is incredible. It's above and beyond our expectations," David Spitz, executive vice president of domestic distribution for Lions Gate, said on Sunday. "We're just going to enjoy the ride."