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A's owner wants answer from MLB on San Jose move - USA TODAY
 USA TODAY | A's owner wants answer from MLB on San Jose move USA TODAY By Paul Sakuma, AP Oakland Athletics co-owner Lew Wolff is waiting on a decision from Major League Baseball on whether the franchise can move to San Jose. Commissioner Bud Selig appointed a committee in March 2009 to investigate the issue. A's owner frustrated by indecision |
Tough Times for Franchising - Wall Street Journal
Tough Times for Franchising Wall Street Journal By SARAH E. NEEDLEMAN Two closely watched disputes now playing out in the courts are shining a spotlight on tensions between franchise owners and management. The growing rift between franchisees and franchisers—businesses that collectively employ ... |
Memphis Grizzlies owner Michael Heisley is a bidder for Dodgers - Los Angeles Times
 Bleacher Report | Memphis Grizzlies owner Michael Heisley is a bidder for Dodgers Los Angeles Times New Grizzlies General Manager Jerry West chats with owner Mark Heisley after a news conference in Memphis. (Greg Campbell / Associated Press / April 30, 2002) By Bill Shaikin Michael Heisley, the billionaire owner of the NBA's Memphis Grizzlies, ... Who Should Los Angeles Dodgers Fans Want as Their Next Owner? |
Jawitz franchise systems takes action against Franchisee - SA Commercial Prop News (press release)
Jawitz franchise systems takes action against Franchisee SA Commercial Prop News (press release) By SA Commercial Prop News 13 minutes ago Jawitz Properties is taking urgent legal action against its Jeffreys Bay franchise owner, Renette Block, amidst serious allegation of theft and misappropriations of moneys held in trust and moneys paid to the ... |
Local fast food franchise owners try to exceed standards - Yakima Herald-Republic
 Yakima Herald-Republic | Local fast food franchise owners try to exceed standards Yakima Herald-Republic So for Copp and others in the restaurant franchise industry, seeing a business owner lose a franchise for not meeting food safety standards is a rare occurrence. Meeting standards in food safety and other areas, including cleanliness, store appearance, ... |
Magic Owner Rich DeVos says his family wants to keep the team 'forever' - Orlando Sentinel
Magic Owner Rich DeVos says his family wants to keep the team 'forever' Orlando Sentinel "This isn't a franchise where we expect to dump it and get a bunch of money. If you do that, what do you do with the money? The team is great entertainment and a great satisfaction for a family. It's also a way to keep your family together. |
Franchise Research Institute Names CMIT Solutions One of 25 Top Franchises - MarketWatch (press release)
Franchise Research Institute Names CMIT Solutions One of 25 Top Franchises MarketWatch (press release) The Franchise Research Institute ranks franchise systems based on confidential survey results from local owners and publishes its prestigious Top 25 World Class Franchise list annually. "We are proud to have been named to this prestigious list for the ... |