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McDonald’s Adding Vegetarian Outlets in India

Posted on September 7, 2012 by bermanevansretail

McDonald’s operates and franchises outlets around the world. According to its Web site: “McDonald’s is the leading global foodservice retailer with more than 33,500 local restaurants serving nearly 68 million people in 119 countries each day.” Eighty percent of its … Continue reading →

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An Interview with Ron Shaich: The Force Behind Panera Bread

Posted on August 12, 2012 by bermanevansretail

Panera Bread is a huge hit with 2012 systemwide sales reaching $3.4 billion (including franchisees). Just this year, Panera Bread made the Fortune 1,000 list for the first time. What makes Panera such a success and a growth engine? Part … Continue reading →

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Top 2012 Global Franchising Companies

Posted on July 23, 2012 by bermanevansretail

Each year, Franchise Direct compiles a list of the top 100 franchising companies around the world. Click the icon to access the most recent report.

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