| Take Ownership of Your Work and Your Life at The Franchise and Business Opportunities Expo
North America's largest Franchise and Business Opportunities Expo returns to Florida for its 2nd annual show September 8th & 9th, 2007 at the Florida State Fairgrounds. Over 1700 potential entrepreneurs looking to become their own boss, or who are in search of the ideal business partner will explore the hottest new franchises and industry opportunities available in Florida. The Franchise and Business Opportunities Expo showcases a large variety of established franchises plus exciting ground floor opportunities. Consumers have the unique opportunity to meet face to face with representatives from the most profitable franchises that are looking for new franchisees and business partners. "Some of North America's best known storefront franchises in the retail, food, fitness, and service industries, in addition to proprietors of thriving business opportunities and home-based businesses, will be exhibiting throughout the weekend," says Fred Cox Jr., Show Producer.
Wendy's Franchise Owner Want to Make Bid
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) -- The owner of 134 Wendy's restaurants wants to make a bid for the nation's No. 3 hamburger chain with two private-equity firms. David Karam, president of Cedar Enterprises Inc., said Wednesday that he and his partners have been invited by Wendy's International, Inc. to a second round of talks. He is backed by Kelso & Co. and Oak Hill Capital Partners. "I've been involved in the brand," he said. "I see the great potential of it." Cedar Enterprises, based outside Columbus, owns Wendy's restaurants across the country that have a combined annual revenue of $200 million. Karam's first-round proposal was enough to garner entry into a second round next month, where bids are expected. He would not disclose how much he is willing to pay for Wendy's, but said the company's current stock price is rich.
Week-long Event to Teach Successful Business Methods
Montgomery Area Chamber of Commerce officials see the Minorities & Women in Business week, which started Monday, as a chance to teach the importance of business networking and the best way to put it into practice. But there's more to success than that, and the program will provide as much information as possible to help local minorities and women achieve in the world of commerce. Learning how to build business networks and not just social networks is a key part of that effort, said Thomas Taylor, the chamber's director of minority business development. "We want to bring together potential buyers for companies," Taylor said. "It is an opportunity for them to expand their network of associates." The Small Business Resource Center at 600 South Court Street will host a blood drive Monday from 7:30 a.m.
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