In 1954 a group of investors opened an inn in Flagstaff, Arizona, the first in a series of motor hotels to be opened by the group. Five years later, the chain was named Ramada, meaning 'a shaded resting place' in Spanish. Today Ramada, which has been owned by Cendant Corp. since 1997, operat
Ray Kroc, a milkshake mixer salesman, ventured to California in
1954 to visit McDonald's hamburger stand, where he heard they were
running eight mixers at once. Kroc was impressed by how rapidly
customers were served and, seeing an opportunity to sell many more
milkshake machines, encour
Upon finding out that she was pregnant, fitness enthusiast Jill Manly
began directing her attention to infant and early childhood fitness.
Through her research, Manly discovered a lack of fitness in young
children and decided to do something about it. In 1992, after developing
a curr
Over 16 million new cars are sold in the U.S. every year, with over 20,000 new car dealers competing for their share of this market. New car dealers are continuously looking for ways to enhance the saleability of their new car inventories and to increase the margin on each vehicle sale.
As an At
Since 1982, Closets By Design has been installing custom closets, garage organizers, entertainment centers and home office systems. Franchisees manufacture all products and handle installation. All Closets By Design franchisees are owner/operators.#284 in Franchise 500 for 2020.
Radisson is one of the world's leading global hotel brands. It delivers vibrant, contemporary and engaging hospitality that is characterized by its unique Yes I Can!SM service philosophy. Radisson hotels are first-class, full-service hotels that offer a range of "World of Radisson" servi
E.L. Bruce founded Terminix International in 1927. Although the company was originally created to provide only termite protection services, Terminix now offers pest control for all types of insects. Purchased by The ServiceMaster Co. in 1986, Terminix is part of the ServiceMaster Co. franchise famil
This is your opportunity to own a recession-resistant business
offering a unique educational service that's in high demand. What's more, there's limited competition, powerful support from a credible international brand, and the opportunity to replace your corporate income while spending
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Ritter's Frozen Custard is an award-winning premium ice cream chain. We offer a proprietary, super-premium ice cream menu, served in an engaging, clean, friendly atmosphere. We offer superior training, a proven franchise model, and the too
It began in 1981 with an idea and a commitment. The idea was how to best combine learning with child care; the commitment was to do it better than anyone else. As you learn more about Kiddie Academy, you will realize we have a lesson plan that works! Reward your family with The Kiddie Academy Dif