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This week’s Franchise Update is going dog crazy!

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We’ve got some exciting news about two of our best pet franchises. Home Buddies by Camp Bow Wow is celebrating the addition of 12 new franchises in the last six months. This is a top new pet franchise concept and it’s great to see it experiencing growth.

Also, Bark Busters have published some useful guidelines for looking after your pet during the back to school season. They include sage advice like providing it with home toys and showing it less attention in the run-up to the first day of school.

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In this week’s Franchise Update, we are reporting on a report on small business performance as well as the Patriot Express Loan Initiative.

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The National Federation of Independent Businesses has recently published a report on small business outlook. The federation surveyed their membership businesses, and found that figures rising for all three of what the federation terms at the “hard components” which are job creation plans, inventory investment plans and capital spending plans. To find out more or to read the report, visit the Federation’s website.

The Small Business Administration has announced recent figures for their Patriot Express Loan Initiative. The Initiative delivers $315 Million to 3,750 Military Veteran in an effort to help veterans get into business for themselves following their time spent in military service. To find out more visit the SBA’s Patriot Express website or visit Franchise Direct’s exclusive Military Franchise Opportunities Information Portal.

In this week’s episode of Franchise Update, we are focusing on financial opportunities available to help fund the start up of a new business.

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Kiva, the entrepreneur lending site have announced a US pilot version. This will extend their current angel business lending facilities to entrepreneurs in Africa and South America to include entrepreneurs in the US. Visit Kiva’s website to find out more.

The SBA began accepting loans for a temporary new program called America’s Recovery Capital on June 15th.  “ARC” loans of up to $35,000 are available to provide a “bridge” for small businesses suffering financial difficulties to keep their businesses in operation until they get back on track. Visit the administration’s website to find out more.

In this week’s episode of Franchise Update, we are reporting on Franchise Direct new Recession Buster campaign as well as the growing sub franchise industry.

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Franchise Direct have launched a series of Recession Buster Offers. The offers will run during the summer season until the end of August and feature discounts and special offers on some of Franchise Direct’s top franchise and business opportunities.

The current edition of the Franchise Times features a report on the reduction in retail prices on Subs! Subway’s sales have risen 17 percent over the last year, according to a report by restaurant-consulting firm Technomic. Much of this success comes from the $5 promotion, which was timed well at the start of an economic recession which turned diners into value-conscious consumers.

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In this week’s Franchise Update, we are bringing you news on our new Automotive Franchise Industry report, as well as news on Marble Slab Creamery’s fun summer ice cream program.

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Franchise Direct have published an industry report on the automotive franchise industry. The report is based on research carried out by Franchise Direct on a number of UFOC documents from some of the US’s top franchises.

Marble Slab Creamery have launched a fun program to celebrate the summer! The top ice cream franchise has teamed up with contestants from Top Chefs, Season Five to bring their customers a range of new sundaes for the summer season.

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