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September 7, 2009

Labor Day in the life of a Zee

Ever ask a zee how they feel about holidays? Just what goes through the mind of an average person versus the franchisee owner when “holiday” is discussed? Ever wonder how a zor spends their holiday? In the Americas, the word … Continue reading →

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June 23, 2009

Freddy Crosses Over to the Dark Side…

It was all innocent at first. Freddy borrowing money ($1,000) from Dr. Peter to start a sub shop. Try as he did, Freddy couldn’t make it work. Maybe two would work instead of one? So Freddy labored all day and … Continue reading →

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May 31, 2009

Who Pays for TV and Radio Advertising?

Turn your television on and for a single hour, jot down the commercials you see on any of the major broadcast or cable channels (ABC, NBC, CBS, ESPN, CNN, etc.). On major channels, there are three main categories of advertisers. … Continue reading →

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May 2, 2009

“Franchisees – Shut Your Mouth or Lose Your Livelihood”…Rick Schaden

The president of a group of disgruntled Quiznos franchisees says the fast-food chain has been granted a court injunction, forcing him to close his three Oakville-area restaurants. Doug Johnson said the injunction, effective yesterday, was ordered within days of another … Continue reading →

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April 23, 2009

Steinfort Gone

Damn, real data does tell the true story! (See previous Bloody post.) Rumor has it that Ms. Steinfort has been let go. On Bluemaumau, a recent anonymous commentor claims Ms Steinfort has been used as a scapegoat by Mr. Schaden. … Continue reading →

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April 21, 2009

Franchisee Recourse

Many of you have faith in the system. This is why you bought into a franchise, are looking at buying into a franchise or sadly, have been burned and turned into ash by a franchisor. Some have said that those … Continue reading →

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April 20, 2009

David Slays Goliath (Quiznos)

So you think you cannot fight the big guy? You think the big guy has it over on you and there is no way to win? I think not! It’s about time we all stood up and rallied together to … Continue reading →

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March 31, 2009

A Day in the Life of Becoming a Franchisor

Now for the perfect job, the franchisor: Hijack a concept that sells (regardless of profit), create an alternative product with not a creative bone in your body or differentiator (other than price) to separate yourself from the leader. Good models … Continue reading →

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March 29, 2009

Quiznos Torpedoes It’s Franchisees!

Quiznos wasn’t happy with giving away its franchisee’s money with the unannounced 1,000,000 free subs, they’ve now risen to an all new low by dropping the bar on sandwiches from $5 to $4. So how did this come about? Well, … Continue reading →

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March 6, 2009

Why “Subway is the biggest problem in franchising….Dean Sager”

Though this report was written some 10 years ago (and Fast Food Nation in 2001-2), the infractions and arbitration have only increased exponentially. In 2006, Fred took control over all of the marketing funds (400 million) by changing his contracts … Continue reading →

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Tag Archives: quiznos

Labor Day in the life of a Zee

Freddy Crosses Over to the Dark Side…

Who Pays for TV and Radio Advertising?

“Franchisees – Shut Your Mouth or Lose Your Livelihood”…Rick Schaden

Steinfort Gone

Franchisee Recourse

David Slays Goliath (Quiznos)

A Day in the Life of Becoming a Franchisor

Quiznos Torpedoes It’s Franchisees!

Why “Subway is the biggest problem in franchising….Dean Sager”

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