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CIT Group seeks additional funding - Marco’s Pizza adds financing options for franchisees

Written by: Jack Burris July 21st, 2009
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The recent CIT Group news hit the franchise community late last week. One of the larger small business lenders announced, CIT Group announced it needed additional money from the government to stay affloat. The government denied their request but CIT was able to cut a deal with its creditors giving them a little more time [...]

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Some Laid Off Workers Turn to Franchising

Written by: Jack Burris April 16th, 2009
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The past 18 - 24 months have been tough on corporate America. I’m based in Charlotte (home of Bank of America and Wachovia/Wells Fargo) and many of my friends that work for the bank are always nervous. A lot of these people were also able to store up a nest egg and once they get [...]

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My Experience at the 2009 Masters

Written by: Jack Burris April 13th, 2009
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We interrupt this franchise blog to talk about something I am extremely passionate about … golf.
If you are a golf fan and were watching the Masters this weekend, what a treat. Tiger and Phil’s charge on Sunday, Kenny Perry’s near miss as the oldest major champion ever and the eventual winner, Angel Cabrera taking the [...]

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