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TopNewFranchises.Com Seeks Nominations for Best New Franchise

Do you know of a franchise opportunity* worthy of being recognized as one of the Top New Franchises?

TopNewFranchises.Com wants your nominations.

To vote for your favorite new franchise opportunity, CLICK HERE.
It doesn’t matter if you’re a franchisee, employee, customer, vendor, or casual observer, your opinion counts. Just post the franchise name and why you think it’s a Top New Franchise. Multiple nominations are OK and results will be tallied and posted. Nominate your own company if you want… just tell why it’s a great opportunity.

Top New Franchises is on a search for the REAL top new franchises. Tell us what you think!
* Franchising since 2000 or later. If you know of a great franchise opportunity that’s been around longer, nominate it at Best Undiscovered Franchises.

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COFFEE New Franchises

Rockn’ Interview with Rockn’ Joe’s Kevin Brennan

Franchise Pick’s Coffee Franchise Week(s) continues with an interview with Kevin Brennan, Founder of the Rockn’ Joe Coffeehouse and Bistro franchise.

READ THE INTERVIEW AT FRANCHISE PICK.COM

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New Franchises QSR SANDWICH/SUB

G&L Chili Dogs Opens New Franchise Location

GL Logo.jpgFrom a recent press release by G & L Chili Dogs, a “Best Undiscovered Franchise” based in Muskegon, MI:

“After months of hard work Scott and Robin Smith successfully open their G&L Franchise in Spring Lake, Michigan on November 27th, 2006. The weather wasimg_5455_thumb.jpg slightly overcast and grey but you couldn’t tell from the looks of things inside their new store. Staff were bustling about performing last minute tasks, gifts and cards were arriving from friends and area well wishers and Scott Smith (whether he’d admit it or not) had a slight grin on his face while hustling to complete a never ending task list.

Peter Johnson (President of G&L Franchise) was onsite assisting Scott and his team. After Peter finished hanging the electronic “Open” sign in the front breezeway just minutes before opening Scott knew the time had come. And in the midst of everything that goes into opening a restaurant Scott walked into the breezeway and turned the “Open” sign on.

scottsmith.jpgThe Smith’s first customer was a friend of the family who sat at the first counter seat and appropriately ordered the amazing Chili Dog Special. The first of many to come. And they did. As noon drew closer so did the customers. With a full restaurant, a line at the drive-thru window and plenty of dirty dishes Scott and his staff were busy.

Spring Lakes lunch proved to be a good start, but dinner proved to be even better. With an even larger turn out at dinner Scott’s second shift of employees worked harder than ever and the night ended in success.

[Pictured, Left, G&L Franchisee Scott Smith]

‘G&L is extremely excited for Scott and Robin.”, stated Peter Johnson (President of G&L Franchise). “They have devoted an immense amount of time and effort preparing for this day. From G&L and all of it’s employees – we wish them all the best with their new G&L franchise.'”

FranBest congratulates Scott & Robin Smith on their franchise opening, and wishes them much success in their new venture.

For more information on G&L Chili Dogs, visit the G&L company website.

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ABOUT US New Franchises

QSR Magazine names IdeaFarm’s “Best Undiscovered Franchises” Best of 2006

qsrbest3001.gifQSR Magazine has named IdeaFarmâ™s Best Undiscovered Franchises Guide to its Best of 2006 cover story, and featured us on the cover right next to Wingstop spokesman Troy Aikman.

Visit Franchise Picks to read more about QSR’s Best of 2006 and IdeaFarm’s “Best Undiscovered Franchises” Guide.

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New Franchises

David Bradley Chocolatier sells first franchise

Davidbradley.jpgDavid Bradley Chocolatier Successfully Completes the Sale of its First NJ Chocolate Franchise

Family owned David Bradley Chocolatier successfully completed the sale of the first of ten new franchises planned to open in NJ.

The first David Bradley Chocolatier franchisee, Celeste Kopyscianki, plans to open one or two more locations over the next several years. Kopyscianki has been a David Bradley Chocolatier customer for over 10 years.

For David Bradley Chocolatier, this has been a 25 year family journey. The company was founded over 25 years ago by Bob and Marcy Hicks. From the beginning, they wanted to create chocolates that were made from fresh premium ingredients. The couples sons and daughter, Brad, David and Christine, grew up helping in all areas of the family business. In 2002, David Bradley Chocolatier opened its first two retail stores with three more locations opening the following year. “We are at the point now, where we are prepared to expand the business through franchising,” stated Christine O’Brian, Vice President of Production.

David Bradley Chocolatier is presently working on potential franchise locations in Pittsburgh, PA and Myrtle Beach, NC. President David Hicks expects the company to open between 5 and 10 new franchises this year, mostly in the northeast.

David Bradley Chocolatier manufactures premium gourmet chocolates and currently operates five company owned retail stores and one franchise located in NJ and PA. The product line includes fresh chocolate strawberries, chocolate truffles made with fresh cream, handmade fudge, chocolate pretzels, handmade buttercreams, assorted chocolate nut clusters, chocolate gift baskets and many other chocolate gift items.

The total investment required to obtain a David Bradley Chocolatier franchise and open a retail store is between $85,000 and $125,000, including a $25,000 franchise fee. There is an ongoing 2% marketing contribution. There is no royalty fee; however, it is the website states that franchisees will purchase 95% of their inventory from the company’s plant in Windsor. It is important that you find out what pricing you will be receiving, and can be assured of, in the future. There have been many lawsuits related to franchisors who mark up products they sell to their franchisees.
Visit the David Bradley Chocolatier website for more information.

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