Monthly Archives: June 2013

Veterans Get a Sweet Deal With Baskin-Robbins

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Baskin-Robbins, sister restaurant franchise to Dunkin’ Brands, have engaged in a new mission to turn the ice cream franchise’s less than savory earnings away from their normal flat or declining reports.

 

New and existing Baskin-Robbins franchisees are being offered major discounts to reward them for opening new ice cream franchise locations. Baskin-Robbins franchisees can now reduce their required initial $25,000 fee payment over the course of a decade, instead of paying the amount at once.

 

Qualified new and existing franchisees who elect to open new ice cream stores will also make reduced royalty payments to Dunkin’ Brands during the first five years of their new stores’ existence. The subsequent royalty payments, after the first five years, will return to the standard 5.9 percent. Existing franchisees looking to open a new store would only pay a $12,500 upfront fee for each new location, along with signing a new franchise agreement per new restaurant location. As with the new franchisees, veteran franchisees are eligible to pay the $12,500 fee over the course of 10 years.

 

Military veterans, meanwhile, will see the entire $25,000 fee waived completely and operate the first two years  free of royalty-fees.

 

The goal of these incentives is to help stand alone Baskin-Robbins locations expand and encourage veteran involvement. Baskin-Robbins is also rolling out a new design for brick and mortar shops. Most Baskin-Robbins is currently expanding (mostly) within Dunkin’ Donuts shops.

 

These incentives became available in April and will continue to be available through June of 2014.

Profile: BRICKS 4 KIDZ

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The BRICKS 4 KIDZ® model, was founded by Michelle Cote in St. Augustine, FL. Michelle started an after-school Spanish Class (outside the school system). In the spring of 2008 while filling out the forms to become a “School Board Vendor,” teaching Spanish at the school the following school year, Michelle noticed a category (on the form) for “Creative Science.” Her son loves to play with LEGO® bricks, and she thought to herself…”Maybe I could lead a Creative Science LEGO® class too.” Michelle was awarded the bid for both the after-school Spanish and the Creative Science Lego® class. That summer Michelle advertised a Spanish Camp and a LEGO® Camp. She had 3 children sign up for the Spanish and 35 children sign up for the LEGO® camp! BRICKS R KIDZ® was recently featured in Entrepreneur Magazine and was selected as #200 in their Top 500 Businesses ranking!

After seeing the excitement over the LEGO® bricks, Michelle decided to go with the LEGO® after-school class in the fall…and it took off. That Fall, Michelle found herself at 3 different elementary schools with an average of 20 students in each class every week. Now Michelle does over 20 after-school enrichment classes a week, PLUS in-school field trips, 11 camps during the summer and bunches of birthday parties every weekend!Today BRICKS 4 KIDZ® has over 320 franchises in 14 countries and 39 states making it one of the fastest growing franchises in the US and Canada (and possibly the world).

Business Model
BRICKS 4 KIDZ® provides project-based programs designed to teach principles and methods of engineering to children, ages 3-13+, using LEGO® bricks.

 

BRICKS 4 KIDZ® has a high probability for success in your area because:

  • It’s a proven model – truly a home-based business
  • Requires only a modest investment
  • Has NO national competition
  • Quick ROI on your low-cost franchise
  • Can be operated as a part/full time business
  • Has high profit margins
  • Has low fixed overhead
  • It’s easy to operate
  • It can be easily taught to anyone
  • The classes, camps and birthday parties are affordable by nearly any family
  • Parents view the classes, camps, and birthday parties as educational and therefore feel that the fees are well spent
  • The BRICKS 4 KIDZ® Schedule follows the school-year calendar – no corporate hours with this business
  • Year-round income with camps during school vacations and birthday parties anytime
  • Thrive in any economy by providing affordable classes to parents who put education first on their list of expenditure


Turn Your Dream into Reality
For many people, the dream of owning their own business is just that – a dream. But it doesn’t need to be. With a BRICKS 4 KIDZ franchise you can turn your dream into a reality and be your own boss, create a new career, and begin enjoying the many benefits of business ownership. Learn more about this opportunity and the incentives they offer veterans here: http://veteransfranchise.com/franchise/BRICKS-4-KIDZ.

Maui Wowi Hawaiian Named 2013 Military Friendly Franchise®

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Maui Wowi Hawaiian Coffees & Smoothies, the flexible island themed franchise concept, announces it was ranked in the top 10 percent of all franchises nationwide and named a 2013 Military Friendly Franchise® by Victory Media, publisher of G.I. Jobs. This is the fourth year in a row that the company has made this distinguished list.

Maui Wowi Hawaiian honors military veterans by offering service members support and guidance to ensure a successful future as a Maui Wowi franchise operator. Veterans also receive a discount off the franchise fee in appreciation of their service. The company features low-cost franchise opportunities in a variety of flexible business models that allow a customized approach to business ownership.

“I like franchising because you learn from the experience of others. I’d rather work smarter, not harder. Why reinvent the wheel when somebody else has already laid it out for me?” said Dave Ricketson, a retired Navy Pilot and current Maui Wowi franchisee in Jacksonville, Florida. “As soon as we found out Maui Wowi offered a mobile business model and was Hawaiian themed, our search was over.”

Being selected as a Military Friendly Franchise® places Maui Wowi Hawaiian in an elite group and is testimony to the company’s commitment to supporting military veterans interested in franchise opportunities.

“Military veterans are hardworking, skillful, and determined individuals; making them ideal candidates for running a successful Maui Wowi business,” said Justin Livingston, Director of Global Franchise Development. “Being featured on the Military Friendly Franchise list for the fourth year in a row is a true testament to the quality support of our system and our continued efforts to offer a unique opportunity to members of the military.”

As a member of the IFA VetFran program, as well as SBA’s small business development program, Maui Wowi Hawaiian actively seeks to connect with military veterans and offer a dedicated support system to help them achieve their dreams.

Maui Wowi Franchisees receive hands on training, as well as guided support that includes a comprehensive launch program for retail and mobile event models; in addition to continued collaboration and operational support from the Mainland (corporate office.)

The 2013 Military Friendly Franchises® list was compiled via a data-driven survey overseen by an advisory board of industry experts. The survey results list were independently tested by Ernst & Young based upon the weightings and methodology established by Victory Media.

About Maui Wowi Hawaiian Coffees & Smoothies:
Since 1982, Maui Wowi Hawaiian has embraced the Hawaiian culture and has been serving paradise in a cup since the day it began, 30 years ago. From event carts, mall kiosks and stand-alone retail locations Maui Wowi Hawaiian offers premium, all-natural, gluten-free, fresh-fruit smoothies, as well as gourmet Hawaiian coffees and espresso beverages. With over 400 operating units in eight countries, Maui Wowi Hawaiian has truly gone “Global” by adding an online store, shop.mauiwowi.com. Now customers from anywhere in the world can experience the prized-gourmet Hawaiian coffees and taste the ‘Aloha Spirit’ with a ‘Click-of-a button!’ To learn more information about Maui Wowi Hawaiian’s, products, locations, or flexible, low cost franchising opportunities, visit http://veteransfranchise.com/franchise/Maui-Wowi-Hawaiian-Coffees-and-Smoothies.

Mexican Food Franchise America’s Taco Shop Seasons Its Concept With Authenticity

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What separates America’s Taco Shop from its fellow Mexican food and restaurant franchise competitors?

 

One word: authenticity.

 

Many Mexican restaurants and franchises offer customers a watered down version of an original Mexican specialty. At America’s Taco Shop, that won’t happen. The Mexican franchise’s menu features traditionally prepared Mexican favorites like carne asada tortas and pastor tacos, seasoned with traditional spices from the Sinaloa region of Mexico. (The Sinaloa region of Mexico can be found along the country’s northwestern coastal border with the Gulf of California.)

 

Franchisees of America’s Taco Shop don’t just buy in for the food. Many franchise locations are open and ready for business within 6-8 months. The franchise’s support team has 20 years of experience helping franchisees with their new business from start to finish.

The opportunity to expand America’s Taco Shop within the United States and U.S. territories remains open and available to qualified potential franchisees. The option to open single or multiple units within a location is also available to potential franchisees, dependent upon each individual’s financial stability and information.

 

Aside from the authentic food, another great aspect of America’s Taco Shop is the number of different ways a franchisee can establish a location. While traditional stand alone brick and mortar locations are possible, mall kiosks, airport kiosks and mobile options are also available.

 

For more information on Mexican food franchises or on America’s Taco Shop, visit http://veteransfranchise.com/franchise/America%27s-Taco-Shop.