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Franchising group to hold 1st confab

By Iris Gonzales | September 29, 2014 - 12:00am

The Association of Filipino Franchisers Inc. (AFFI) is urging Filipinos to enter into the franchising business as the group offers to help interested entrepreneurs on the proper way of investing in franchises. ...

Business

Workers' protests highlight fast-food economics

By Candice Choi and Jonathan Fahey | September 2, 2013 - 10:00am

 American fast-food workers often earn about $7.25 an hour to make the $3 chicken sandwiches and 99-cent tacos that generate...

Business

The little burger joint that withstands the test of time

December 5, 2011 - 12:00am

For nearly three decades now, Minute Burger has been the go-to place of regular men and women on the street for their tasty fast food fix.

Business As Usual

Forging a successful franchise partnership

August 9, 2010 - 12:00am

Potential entrepreneurs who wish to successfully venture into a restaurant business can benefit from investing in a popular franchise opportunity.

Business As Usual

Bibingkinitan! expands

February 1, 2010 - 12:00am

Fast-rising Filipino food chain Bibingkinitan! has embarked on an aggressive expansion binge, targeting to establish about 100 new outlets nationwide to bring its total store branches to at least 250 by the end of...

Business

The advantages of dealing with small franchises

August 24, 2009 - 12:00am

Most entrepreneurs shun franchises because they think that franchise fees are way too high for their budgets.

Business As Usual

Franchising industry keeps bullish outlook

November 10, 2008 - 12:00am

Despite the global financial crisis, Filipino franchisers are confident they will survive and even thrive during these ...

Business

Subway development

By Rose G. De La Cruz | April 5, 2004 - 12:00am

For a brand with more stores worldwide than McDonald’s, Subway has an unusual franchising model. Franchisees are selected and trained by Europe-based Subway International BV through development agents who are...

Business As Usual