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Ritual Leadership

Like America, Jon Luther runs on Dunkin’. Drinking Dunkin’ Donuts coffee in the morning is a ritual for millions of Easterners. Now the chairman of the board wants to bring those ‘rituals of revival’ to the rest of the country.

It’s been noted in various trade pubs that the trim, athletic Jon Luther doesn’t look like the leader of a pack of doughnut and ice cream franchisees. Sweets aren’t part of his daily ritual—“My daughter is a fitness guru,” he explains—but that doesn’t mean the rest of the country should follow suit. Pass the doughnuts, and pour the coffee. We’ve got a ritual going here. read more

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May, 2009

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Staying flexible

Anand Gala profits with multi-unit, multi-concept company

Since taking over the company his mother, Rajul Gala, founded in 1983, Anand Gala has grown it from 10 restaurants to $87 million in revenues last year. He’s building three brands—Del Taco, Applebee’s and Famous Dave’s—with the idea that making a profit is an honorable goal.  read more

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April, 2009

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King of the Hill

BK franchisee Ben Jarratt takes charge to keep franchisees politically active

Stints at the White House and the U.S. Small Business Administration convinced BK franchisee Ben Jarratt of the value of business ownership. Now he takes charge to keep franchisees politically active. The press office was in the West Wing, which as we know from at least one television show is an action-packed part of the White House. "It was an exciting time," he says. The world was changing at a rapid pace and the economy was shaky - something today's assistant press secretaries are all too familiar with. read more

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March, 2009

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Fast 55: What recession?

Economy doesn't slow the Fast 55

We've put the 55 fastest growing, young companies on the map. The biggest economic downturn in decades started showing itself in the latter part of 2007. You might expect that many franchise companies started slowing down during that period. Yet the strength and adaptability of the franchise business model once again came shining through. read more

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2009 Vendor Directory

Franchise Times 2009 Vendor Directory

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