It is quite possible that Huston foresees a Quick Lube victory in the suit, but even this would not necessarily give clear insight as to what will be discussed in the meeting. It is possible that Huston will attempt to expand its acquisition, purchasing Quick Lube (and in effect rejoining the companies) and thus becoming a major operator as well as franchisor. It is also possible that Huston simply wants to avoid what it sees as a losing suit and is going to attempt to address any grievances brought up by Hegert and Quick Lube.
Of course, Huston could also predict a win for itself in the suit, and though this might not be as expected Hegert should be prepared to enter a meeting where this attitude is taken. The most useful tool Hegert has at his disposal is information, and it doesn't hurt that this information shows Quick Lube….

quantities of franchises available, in today's market, it's important to discover which is best for the individual. After much research, I have determined that the franchise most suited to me is Party Central. The reasons for my decision follow.
The Benefits of a Party Central Franchise

With the wide variety and enormous quantities of franchises available, in today's market, it's important to discover which is best for the individual. After much research, I have determined that the franchise most suited to me is Party Central. The reasons for my decision follow.

First, and foremost, Party Central was attractive to me because of my own interests and personality traits. I am a naturally outgoing person and enjoy working with people; therefore, a retail business is well suited to me. In addition, I've always enjoyed party planning and therefore a party supply and rental company was particularly interesting. However, there are quite a few….

They never cut the corners of their burgers something that has been their tradition since the inception of the company. They promote their products by treating their customers' right (Gilbert, 2010). They know that it is the customers who sell business enterprises because of the treatment they have been accorded. To make the customers realize that they put their money on food, they have from the onset made sure that their decor is made very simple- red and white tiles (Gilbert, 2010). This shows that they don't spend on decor but will go overboard when it came to food. That is also the reason why they don't spend their money on guys in chicken suits.
To remain relevant in its market niche and ensure that the quality of its products is high, the Five Guys prioritizes quality control. Their buns are toasted on a grill (Gilbert, 2010). They do not….

2. From an ethical point-of-view, I would advise Brian to continue pursuing his business ventures in Holland, where the overall climate of tolerance permits it. The only ethnical problems with continuing an operation in North America arise when growers resort to guns and other forms of violence to protect their crops from being stolen or from the police. Other than that, marijuana growing is ethical even if it is illegal. Breaking the law in this case does not represent a breach of an ethical code, because the law itself is unethical. Laws are generally formed in response to the society's overall ethical code. This stance does not demonstrate moral relativism even if it is highly liberal; however it does coincide with ethical principles of autonomy and utilitarianism: Brian's franchise is hurting no one. It supports his right to pursue a good career. The business would only harm himself if he….

Pro Franchise Advantages
For many cities sitting on the fringe of being considered a major city hosting a Major League aseball franchise is an indication that they have arrived at that status. The competition for this recognition is intense and the cost and time involved in obtaining a franchise is substantial.

Hosting a professional sports franchise has become a public responsibility. Gone are the days when the owner of the franchise also owned the facility in which the team played. Today, the host city is expected to build a first class facility costing hundreds of millions of dollars in order to be afforded even preliminary consideration as a potential host. A community wishing to enter the professional hosting battle for a major league baseball franchise can expect to pay over $200 million dollars.

The cost of hosting a Major League baseball team is considerable but it is argued that doing so stimulates local….

Auntie Anne's Hand-olled Soft Pretzels: A franchising opportunity
Why is it interesting to you?

Auntie Anne's Hand-olled Soft Pretzels offer 'comfort food' without the unappealing grease of a burger. Increasingly, franchises that offer something outside of the conventional burger 'box' are becoming more popular. Auntie Anne's Hand olled Soft Pretzels are a great opportunity to embark upon a franchise that offers the cache of homemade baked goods. The pretzel company was founded by a couple that wished to raise funds for counseling Amish families, and has continued in its spirit of public-spiritedness towards all its employees and customers.

What should be produced?

As its name suggests, the company specializes in handmade, large traditional Amish pretzels. The pretzels come in a variety of sweet and savory flavors, along with various dipping sauces. It also offers pretzel hot dogs and pretzel nuggets and sticks. A wide variety of cravings and flavors are satisfied by Auntie Anne's,….

company has worked in fashion for over two decades. We have specialized in selling clothes successfully and now desire to take the plunge into cosmetics. Why begin diversifying into cosmetics? It is because we believe in the quality of your products. We want to be the first franchise store to sell your products in Dubai. We believe that with our experience and our already established customer base, that we will have immediate success with your product.
It may seem odd at first. We sell clothing. However, it all makes sense. People that buy clothing are generally interested in exploring stores and buying something else. If you go to any large malls or department stores, cosmetics and fashion are situated near each other. In Bloomingdales and Nordstrom, the cosmetics section right next to various clothing lines, along with shoes and accessories. Cosmetics and clothing are a perfect match.

Just imagine a new….

There is a near limitless supply of snack food available at any gas station, grocery store and convenience store in America, including packages pretzel products. ith this many potential competitors, Auntie Anne's Hand Rolled Soft Pretzels must compete vigorously. The competitors range from very large, well-financed competitors with rock-solid brands to mom-and-pop operators and small businesses. Some sell products at a premium, while others are cost leaders. This is one of the most competitive spaces in U.S. retail, and as such it is almost impossible to find a niche in the market that is unfilled.
3. In order to compete better in an industry characterized by a state of monopolistic competition, Auntie Anne's Hand Rolled Soft Pretzels must differentiate itself from competitors. Doing this takes advantage of the imperfect information on the part of customers that allows Auntie Anne's to be a price maker. The degree to which the company….

Cost estimation

According to the official Quiznos website, first time agreements with franchises require an initial outlay of $25,000, while all additional agreements are $20,000. This agreement is purely to buy the organization's name, and to establish a relationship with the corporate headquarters for uniforms, training programs, and obtaining supplies like sandwich ingredients. The Quiznos organization provides training, advertising, and support for franchise owners. This means that opening up a franchise, can be far less than the costs of beginning an entirely new business, as a new business must generate new standard operating procedures and establish an image that will garner public attention for the establishment. On average the costs of the stores range between $190,000 and $250,000 nationally.

Cash flow

The sales revenue of the initial year of operation of one 2007 franchise was approximately $261,655, yielding a net profit of $36,438 (Quiznos Franchise for Sale, 2007, Business for Sale).

Cost of equity….

Launching Five New Dunkin’ Donuts Locations in the Midwest Introduction
In 1948, William Rosenberg launched his original doughnut shop known as the "Open Kettle" in Quincy, Massachusetts (Poole, 2017). In 1950, after watching his hungry customers “dunk” their doughnuts in a cup of coffee, Rosenberg rechristened the name of the shop to “Dunkin’ Donuts,” and the rest, as they say, is history. The popularity of the first Dunkin’ Donuts shop convinced Rosenberg that his business model was viable elsewhere and he sold the first franchise in 1955 and in 1960, he helped found the International Franchising Association (Poole, 2017). Since that time, Dunkin’ Donuts (hereinafter alternatively “the company”) has transformed into a multinational corporation in 1970 when it opened its first location in Japan and in 2000, the 50th anniversary year of the company’s founding, Dunkin’ Donuts had more than 5,000 locations worldwide (Poole, 2017) and the company continues to lead the….

Constitution was not originally drafted to be a broadly democratic document, in the sense of permitting the largest number of people to vote. Indeed the original text of the Constitution contains a large number of seemingly anti-democratic provisions, many of which were overturned by subsequent amendment. hese "anti-democratic" elements included the barring of slaves from the franchise, the refusal to consider the notion that women might vote, and various other elements -- like the refusal to allow the electorate to vote directly on the election of Senators (who were elected by state legislatures) or President (who was elected by the Electoral College) -- that indicate that the original intent of the Constitution was not to have the broadest possible franchise. When the Constitution was ratified, only males who owned property and paid taxes could vote. However, numerous changes since 1787 have expanded the franchise in various ways.
he first movement was….

JudgmentFranchising may be described as a form of marketing whereby a business owner grants individuals the right to a trademark for the purpose of undertaking a commercial operation ((Rosado-Serrano, Paul, & Dikova, 2018). In our example is a franchise beauty salon. One of the advantages that accrues to a franchise beauty salon is customer loyalty. In todays world, most customers want to be associated with a specific brand and in this case, the franchise beauty salon is not an exception. The franchisor also assists the business through making suppliers available and logistics of supplies easier. The situation of the franchise beauty salon is losses as a result of price distortion. Prices of services rendered at the beauty shop do not seem to break even with the costs incurred as a result of conducting business. This is as a result of the harsh economic conditions that prevail in todays world.Although, the….

Franchise Business in China
Franchising is one of the entry methods used by multinationals and foreign businesses to venture into new markets. A Multinational that is trying to enter the Chinese market will experience several pros and cons of the market. Factors in favor of franchising for any MNC are such that the market is favorable for franchises as many thrive in a ready market. Secondly, the market is not only ready but is a large target market. Thirdly, the Chinese have the investments needed to buy a franchise. Fourthly, the market has the necessary laws that support the establishment of franchises by foreign companies receiving importation and exportation licenses. However, there are numerous factors unfavorable for franchising. The major problem an MNC will face is the challenges linked to the quality control systems and laws in the nation. This is an auxiliary complication from China's ambiguity in franchising in a….

Legal Structure of Business
For a McDonalds franchisee, there are three options. The franchise can be operated as a sole proprietorship, a partnership, or a corporation. The real issue is not that there are options, but which option should be chosen. It is not always possible to make that determination easily, since there are many factors that have to be considered in each choice. A sole proprietorship is operated by one person. That person is solely responsible for the business, and there is no complex legal structure. That person can reap all the profits and rewards, but he or she also shoulders all the liability for any lawsuits or other issues that might go wrong. In a partnership, the profits and the liabilities are shared between two people. There can be some adjustment as to which person is "more" responsible for specific issues, or it can be a completely 50-50 split….

Advertising and Sales Strategy for Travel Agent Franchise
Before embarking on any business opportunity it is necessary to consider the viability of the business, including the way that the new venture may be marketed and the products sold. If a new business is a franchise, then it may be argued some aspects of the have already been developed and proof of concept exists. If a franchise has been chosen, for example Cruise Planners; An American Express epresentative, the potential franchise will still need to consider the way in which the business will be advertised and sales made. This franchise opportunity has been chosen as it requires a low initial investment.

Advertising Plan

The first consideration is the advertising plan, looking to assess what types of media may be used, and the best way of optimizing the budget available.

Budget

The budget for advertising is typically between 3% and 5% of the firms' sales (Visa, 2007).….

Gender Equality in Contemporary American Culture: A Historical Perspective

Introduction:
In the tapestry of American culture, gender equality stands as a vibrant thread, woven amidst centuries of societal evolution and sociopolitical struggles. This essay delves into the historical trajectory of gender equality, exploring the shifts, triumphs, and ongoing challenges that have shaped its current status in American society.

Historical Roots:
The seeds of gender equality were sown in the early days of the American republic, with the signing of the Declaration of Independence (1776) and the Constitution (1789). These foundational documents enshrined the principles of liberty and equality, yet they fell short of extending....

Thesis statement: While both Star Wars and Star Trek are popular science fiction franchises, they differ significantly in terms of their themes, settings, and character development, ultimately appealing to distinct audiences. One potential direction for your thesis statement could be analyzing how each franchise approaches the concept of space exploration and the ethics of interstellar travel. Star Trek often focuses on diplomacy, exploration, and the ethical dilemmas that arise when encountering new civilizations, while Star Wars tends to prioritize adventure, conflict, and the struggle between good and evil. By exploring these differences in approach, you could argue how each franchise offers....

Thesis Statement Brainstorming for Star Wars vs. Star Trek

1. Social and Philosophical Underpinnings

Star Wars: A Moralistic Saga of Good vs. Evil in a Feudal Galaxy vs. Star Trek: A Humanistic Exploration of Rationality and Idealism in a Socialist Utopia.

The Force in Star Wars as a Metaphor for Divine Intervention vs. Science and Technology in Star Trek as the Path to Progress and Enlightenment.

The Jedi Code of Harmony and Sacrifice vs. Starfleet's Prime Directive of Non-Interference and Exploration.

2. Technological Advancements and Galactic Politics

The Expansive and Diverse Galactic Empire in Star Wars: A Symbol of Autocracy and Imperial....

Outline for an Essay on the Equal Representation of Voices in the Electoral Process

I. Introduction
A. Hook: Present a thought-provoking statistic or anecdote that highlights disparities in representation.
B. Thesis statement: Clearly state that not all voices are equally represented in the electoral process.

II. Historical Context and Systemic Barriers
A. History of voter suppression tactics: Discuss laws, policies, and practices that have historically prevented certain groups from voting.
B. Gerrymandering: Explain how redistricting can manipulate electoral outcomes to favor one party or group over another.
C. Voter ID laws: Analyze the impact of strict ID requirements on voter turnout, particularly among marginalized communities.

III. Contemporary Challenges....