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Quotations from Ray Kroc, World Famous Franchiser of McDonald’s Fast Food Chain

Posted on June 17, 2012 by bermanevansretail

As Barabara Farfan notes: “When Ray Kroc franchised the first McDonald’s restaurant in Des Plaines, IL on April 15, 1955, it wasn’t just the opening of a restaurant, it was the birth of a fast food empire.” Click the icon below … Continue reading →

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Choosing a Retail Store Location

Posted on June 16, 2012 by bermanevansretail

As Shari Waters observes: “Where you choose to locate your retail business will have a major impact on everything your shop does. The difference between selecting the wrong location and the right site could be the difference between business failure … Continue reading →

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Finding the Perfect City for a Retail Store

Posted on June 16, 2012 by bermanevansretail

How can a firm select the best city in which to locate? According to Cliff Ennico, writing in Entrepreneur: “Let’s say you run a state or local government, and you’re anxious to attract entrepreneurs to your state, city, or town. … Continue reading →

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