...State University. Picking that location was a very good idea because it provided them with a large market of college students who wanted a nice meal for a moderate price. The first restaurant was called Buffalo Wild Wings and Weck, which was a type of bread that they used to serves their burgers on. Shorty after starting they added on a third partner Mark Lutz. The three men had absolutely no experience in the restaurant business but were doing exceptionally well by providing the college students with what they want. The company had its ups and downs financially during the first couple of years; but as its financial standings improved more restaurants were opened in six different locations. By 1991 the three partners had decided to franchise the business so they reached...
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...he worked in and invested them, with his wife, in a car repair franchise in a suburb in Indianapolis. He has been expanding since and seven years later he holds five franchised locations around Indianapolis. Revenues from the first two car repair shops financed his last two businesses. He currently has twenty-seven full time employees, yet feels the stress from running the shops for ten-hour work days and evenings full of paperwork. It seems Fred is working more now that he is semiretired than before as a senior executive. Fred is not going thru this by himself since this situation happens often with franchisees and the misconception of being their own boss and their own company. They believe that others will take care of all the headaches and exposure of the business, yet the franchisor is the one making the money in royalties and advertisement while dictating how the business must look and even be ran. If Fred does not comply then the franchisor can take the franchise away at any moment and Fred would be left with nothing. Assess Fred’s capability and capacity to be a franchisee in general and for this specific company. Seems to me that Fred definitely has the capability and capacity to be running a franchise of car shops. This is due to his thirty-year experience in the automobile industry. He has the knowledge and understands what it takes to run a car shop, even though his knowledge of a franchise might not be as extensive. Fred can certainly put his...
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...full service restaurant business was nearing saturation and thus the time was ripe to look at other business models to achieve growth. Given that the focus was to grow domestically Mr Tom Alessio, marketing vice president at porcini, influenced senior executives to consider opening limited menu outlets called Porcini's Pronto to serve interstate highway travelers as most outlets serving this segment were either fast food or low end outlets. The problem in the hands of the management was to identify the right format, locations and overall strategy to cater to the format selected. Porcini had to choose between three business models to implement its growth plan namely: Company owned Franchise and Syndicated Model. We in this paper have analyzed the merits and demerits of each model. Analysis The Franchise model offers the best return on capital, while the owned business model offers the best absolute return and the syndicated model...
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...Global franchise has made it possible for business owners in the world to expand their businesses to different countries with hopes of not only creating jobs but bringing in revenue as well. Global franchise has been one of the main tools of businesses who are looking to expand, and by using some ideas from other successful businesses, like McDonalds, owners are learning the methods behind starting and maintaining a successful business. For this paper I will use the discovery paradigm to learn more about how the concept of McDonaldization has affected the global franchise of 7-eleven Inc. History The idea for a convenient that was there to provide customers with what they needed when they needed it first came light in 1927, and was ran by a man named Jefferson Green. He kept his business afloat by selling milk, bread, and eggs but the catch was that he would make sure his doors were open on Sunday’s when the local grocery stores were closed. According to www.7-eleven.com , this is when one of the founders Joe C. Thompson, Jr., began selling the product line at other ice-dock locations and using the same concept, providing the cliental with that they need, when they need it. At the time, the company had eight ice plants and 21 retail ice docks. He understood the importance of keeping the doors open to the public even when everything else was closed, and because of this idea the first set of convenient retailers were born. The company went on to build 60 Southland-owned ice...
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...manners and traditional practices, values and attitudes, language, and personal interaction are considered as the important factors when expanding the sports franchise across the borders. The U.S. sports franchises must provide good quality products and services in order to gain popularity in international market. Anyhow, this paper will focus on the importance of cultural factors in U.S. sports franchises and their products in international market, and government role in protecting sports industries. Cultural Factors There are some cultural factors that the U.S. sports franchises must overcome to increase popularity abroad such as management strength, indigent foreign policy and indigent relationship with Middle East nations, and fun supporting cultural practice. Management strength, most of the United States sports franchises failed due to indigent financial management and misappropriation of management capital. Indigent foreign policy and indigent relationship with Middle East nations, U.S. has even boycotted Olympic Games that were held in one the nations because of indigent diplomatic relationship with those nations. Fun supporting cultural practice, most of the Americans had developed a culture of supporting European football teams and providing huge fan base for such teams and therefore the franchise have a great task of changing the mindset of the Americans to support the domestic football teams in nurturing talents and fund the football associations by paying...
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...CASE STUDY OF KRISPY KREME Just like their Donoughts the Krispy Kreme stock seemed irresistible when they went public in 2000. It was even named as IPO of the year and the Forbes named it as the company to look out for. But now it is just a firm with a market capitalization over 300 million. So what did Krispy Kreme did wrong to be in a situation like this. The decline of Krispy Kreme Donoughts Inc. with a market capitalization of over 3 billion to just over 300 million was due to the use of synthetic leases, repurchased franchises, disappointing joint venture results and due to the problems of earnings management. This paper argues that there were numerous warning signals in the doughnut franchisor’s accounting and managerial decisions that investors refused to take seriously as they bid the stock from its IPO price of $6 to its eventual peak of $50 on NYSE. There are lots of lessons that can be learned from this autopsy of the Krispy Kreme and might well make investors and auditors more wary about jumping on the next IPO bandwagon. They bought out a struggling Michigan franchisee and agreed to raise the purchase price from $26 million to $32 million so that the franchisee could afford to close two stores and to settle its overdue debts owed to Krispy Kreme, thus avoiding a bad debt loss. Why would so many large franchisees of a supposedly-successful chain want to get out of their investment when operations seemed to be going so well? As we see in the exhibit...
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...Changes in Business Process 15 Changes in Business Roles 16 Rationale for Changes 16 Changes in Organizational Structure 16 Changes in Business Partner Relationships 17 Setting Core Business Priorities 17 IT Engagement Model Recommendations 18 Companywide IT Governance 18 New Core Business Opportunities 21 Outsourcing Opportunities - Recommendations 21 Size and Scale Considerations 22 Growing the Organization - Recommendations 25 Summary of Enterprise Architecture Proposal for Ralph’s Ribs 29 References 31 Executive Summary In the restaurant business there are between five and seven different BBQ franchise restaurants available depending on the state you want to operate in. Ralph’s needs to have a solid foundation and a firm strategic plan to remain competitive against the other franchise options available so when someone wants to open a new franchise there is no question they would go with Ralph’s Rockin’ Ribs. An Enterprise Architecture will provide Ralph’s Ribs with the roadmap to follow and will...
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...Panera Bread Case Study Paper August 16, 2013 Introduction Panera Bread Company got its start in 1981 known as Au Bon Pain Co. Inc. Since that time it has gone through several changes until it eventually became the Panera Bread Company in 1999. They have forged forward through the recession and a weak economy to become a well-respected restaurant known for its quality food. This review will take you through the beginnings of Panera Bread to where they are now. It will also cover their main competition and how they compare to each other, and the different charitable organizations that Panera sponsors. Founded by Louis Kane and Ron Shaich, Au Bon Pain Co was established in 1981. Their stores were mainly along the east coast of the United States and internationally where they prospered throughout the 1980’s and 1990’s. “In 1993, Au Bon Pain Co., Inc. purchased Saint Louis Bread Company, a chain of 20 bakery-cafes located in the St. Louis area” (Panera Bread, 2013). During that time the St. Louis Bread Company was in the process of renovating its bakery-cafes in the St. Louis area. Between 1993 and 1997 average unit volumes increased by 75% after completing a comprehensive re-staging of Saint Louis Bread Company. Eventually the name was changed to Panera Bread. Panera is a word that has roots in “breadbasket” in Latin. Panera Bread knew that they had the potential of becoming one of the leading brands in the nation. In order for Panera Bread to reach its potential...
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...Subway case study | Subway and the challenges of franchising in China | | ADVANTAGES AND BEST ENTRY STRATEGY OF SUBWAY | | | SUBWAY AND THE CHALLENGES OF FRANCHISHING IN CHINA Question: - What are the advantages of franchising in China from Jim Bryant’s perspective? From Subways perspective, is franchising the best entry strategy for China and why? Answer: - “Subway is a very big firm and to spread its business with franchises. To enter in China it was the best way. It is the best way of licensing and entry in a new country. In this company has given a trademark fro their promotion and training.” (International Business Environment and operations 11th Edition, 2009). 1. Entry with franchisee system:- Before subway enter in the China market the franchises system was not so much famous. But because of this system any company only open one store and after that they can go for many stores. So, because of this system it is difficult to attract more customers. But China wanted to know about this system because they also want to expend some of their companies they allow to subway enter to the China by this way. The subways choose to enter in China by this way and they were able to open their many branches in the China market. It is not only save their time, but also have some good effect in the the favour of Subway. Now more and more people know about Subway. They also know how to promote their product. 2. Low cost: - The other advantage was that the...
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...A) Type of business strategy: Tim Horton’s: Low-Cost Provider Strategy Broad Differentiation Strategy Starbucks: The Focused Differentiation Strategy Best-Cost Provider Strategy B) MVV Statements Tim Horton’s • Mission: “[Their] guiding mission is to deliver superior quality products and services for [their] guests and communities through leadership, innovation, and partnerships.” • Vision: ‘[Their] vision is to be the quality leader in everything [they] do.” • Values: “At Tim Horton’s we are making a true difference for individuals, communities and the planet, everyday” “Tim Horton’s is proud to support local community initiatives that make a difference.” For example, o Free swimming/skating; timbits minor sports; community clean ups; earn-a-bike program; smile cookie program; The Tim Horton Children’s Foundation. o Sponsorships; National Sponsorships; Environmental Stewardship; Aboriginal Relations; Animal Welfare; Tim Horton’s Coffee Partnership. Starbucks: • Mission: “To inspire and nurture the human spirit – one person, one cup and one neighbourhood at a time.” • Vision: Starbucks vision is “to establish Starbucks as the premier purveyor of the finest coffee in the world while maintaining our uncompromising principles while we grow.” • Values: “Starbucks Shared Planet is [their] commitment to doing business responsibly. Working to promote a better way of helping each other and the planet – by inspiring [their] customers and partners...
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...year and wants a new identity, they still have a long way to go, but this week is huge in their race for their division. Dallas Empire is a veteran team who finds ways to win. I think Doom will find away this week. Next week we have Necks vs. DPT. The Roughnecks are a team that seems to keep winning, and are a force to reckon with when healthy. DPT suffered their first loss of the season and the board has not been nearly as exciting since the lost. I think they are concentrating on beating every opponent and getting back to the Championship. I think DPT will make sure the board will not have anything to say after this week. Last but not least Franchise vs. Rollers, last year game The Rollers beat Franchise in a dominating fashion. Rollers have all the talent to win every game, but have to make better decisions. The Franchise have looked consistent all year and play smash football. I...
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...Type of Business Subway® The main activities of Subway® are that they sell mainly sandwiches to their customer to fulfil the customers need for food. The Subway® franchise began in the USA in 1965 and now has 32,774 outlets in 91 countries, also in most years 70% of new Subway® franchises are sold to existing Subway® owners. Subway® is owned in a private sector, as the business started as a partnership between Fred DeLuca & Dr. Peter Buck and they opened three stores before the Subway® outlet began franchising. Subway® what to make a profit, as when the business first opened it was so that Fred DeLuca could pay for his university tuition, and the partnership turn the business to a franchises so that others could succeed in their own business venture. The industry sector that Subway® is tertiary as they sell mainly sandwiches to people that use the business. Products Subway® has a low fat menu which is popular with customers all around the world, and Subway® allows their customers to add the ingredients that they what into their sub, also other product includes drinks & snacks. The subs, snacks & drinks can be combined together into one deal to give their customers a cheaper offer on their products. Purpose The reason that Subway® exist is that Fred DeLuca was looking for a way to make enough money to pay for his university tuition and the solution came at a BBQ during a conversation with a family friend, Dr. Peter Buck, who suggested to Fred that he open...
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...Executive Summary EasyInternetcafe was launched in the late 1990’s by entrepreneur Stelios Haji-loannou as part of the Internet boom, under the umbrella of the easyGroup companies. Originally called easyEverything, Stelios in October 2001 changed the name to easyInternetcafe. The mission of easyInternetcafe is to provide customers with access to the internet at the lowest possible cost. Despite the support and recognition from the public easyInternetcafe is currently experiencing lost profits and is on the verge of having the company be terminated all together. The original concept of the cafes was to have large stand-alone cafes with 250-600 PCs per store. After the initial internet boom phased out a decrease in profits and loss business was happening. A required re-structure of the company is required in order to keep the company operating. Currently smaller franchised stores are operating with 20-30 PCs and no staff onsite except for regular maintenance. With less involvement in store operations easyInternetcafe is able to concentrate on activities of outsourcing all non-core management activities. Some of the issues easyInternetecafe is currently experiencing are having locations operate with too many PCs for the amount of business, and having no real strategic operating plan in place for new franchise’s that are opening. Four alternatives are taken into consideration to help reduce overall costs and to help the business become successful. Through research on all...
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...Joan Holtz 1. Electric Utility Bills Revenue of the Electric Company can be measured given the amount of electricity generated for the year multiplied by the per-kilowatt/hour charge to customers. This is because the electric service has already been provided and distributed to customers for ready consumption 2. Retainer Fee The amount of revenue to be counted in 2010 is $5,000 from the $10,000 retainer fee good for 1 year. This is because, despite the fact that there was no way of knowing how often, or when, the client would request advice, the fee is paying for the certainty of the law firm’s availability and expertise at any point where these are needed by the client. The delivery of this “service” lapses each month in proportion to the total amount of paid fees hence $5,000 should be recognized by the end of 2010. 3. Cruise The amount of revenues that Raymond’s Travel Agency should record in 2010 is $260,000. The service that the travel agency provides is in the act of booking related travel services – accommodations, transportation, coordination in behalf of clients, etc – as opposed to delivering these same services per se. Since Raymond’s completed the above while still within 2010, revenues should already be recognized. 2011 refunds would not have an impact on revenue recognition as this should already represent a loss to Raymond’s, though certain stipulations in the company’s reservation policy should eliminate such possibilities or aid in...
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...Sport Franchises and Tariffs on Imported Goods Devry University Sport Franchises and Tariffs on Imported Goods page 1 A cultural factor that a sports franchise must overcome is managing and ownership.This includes acquiring a sponsor or sponsors that can pay the players good salary and help build the talents of the younger generation in competition.Alot of sponsors have failed in the past due to poor financial management and embezzling of managers funds(Eitzen,1999). Sports are activities that include encompassing competitions like the Olympics.They also include other activities such as basketball,football,skiing and other recreational activities.The cultural practices have affected the popularity of the nations sports capacity in the United States over the years.The professional leagues of sport's clubs are organized in sport franchise and the league has the role of overcoming cultural practices. Some products of sport franchise include jerseys,shirts and coats with team logos,mugs and cups with team logos,license plates with team names,blankets with team name and logos,and etc.One way to ensure the product sells in the international market is by building a strong team that wins several competitions.When a team is successful,the share of the club increases in the share market and the club can sell a lot of its products which are profitable both locally and professionally(MacCambridge,1997). Another way for sport franchise to ensure their products appropriate...
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