Can you own a Starbucks Franchise?

We get a lot of emails about potential franchises that people would like to know more about, and one of those most frequently asked about is “Starbucks”.
A quick jump to the Starbucks FAQ section of their website reveals the answer to the age old question: “Can you own a Starbucks Franchise”?
Here’s the official word from […]

Sears gets sued by its franchise holders

Franchise news reports that in a lawsuit that pits a David vs. Goliath battle of mom-and-pop store operators against the retail giant that is Sears, a group of store owns Monday sued the chain, claiming its acquisition by Kmart has created unfair competition by making its products available at Kmart and other stores.
The DSOA (Dealer […]