Business Law Case

Chris should find ways the increase the revenue of the company without taking away from the

1b) What advantages are there to not franchise the restaurants? Do you think they ought to franchise restaurants down the road? What advantage would that be for the company?

Today’s generation is filled with people who want to own their own businesses and be their own boss, however, crossing an individual who intends on building their ideas from the ground up is rare because the process absorbs time and finances. For this reason, franchises are becoming more popular in the business world. In this system, an established business sells a portion of temporary ownership to a franchisee, in which the franchisee must incorporate the franchisor’s existing framework and practices in exchange for a managerial role. The franchisor Findings Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen Franchise Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen creates, runs, and franchises restaurants that specialize in the quick servicing of spicy chicken, buttery biscuits, red

The restaurant commits itself to franchisees and stakeholders in helping to achieve superior financial results and sustainable performance and development opportunities. Thus, the corporate mission and its core values are instrumental to the company’s success.

Plaintiff Claus H. Henningsen purchased a car manufactured by defendant Chrysler Corporation, from defendant Bloomfield Motors, Inc. His wife was injured while driving it and filed suit to recover damages.

If Fowler is capable of twisting info to get this deal to go ahead, what else is he capable of? Has brother coming into the company under qualified and wants him to have dept’s centralized under him. What is his self serving motive this time?

While Target certainly would want the restaurants to be profitable, its revenue is generated through the “opportunity” for the restaurant to do business, not through the restaurant’s performance. Conversely, the most significant threat is simply the lost opportunity if a restaurant cannot maintain its own desired level of profitability, and ends up terminating a lease agreement.

* Michael asks Geoff to put together some options to allow Givaudan to continue working profitably with Tastyco. To fully understand the value presented, Geoff schedules meetings with three Tastyco executives – Jack Collins, Rick Miller, and Claire Hillman – to realize the true value Givaudan offers to Tastyco.

Also, after an acquisition Liberman would have 50% ownership, which could decrease his involvement in this particular business and also led to incentives misalignment. Indeed, he had diversified businesses and could have been looking for a cash-out. Liberman’s full involvement and commitment were crucial for joint venture success.

take pressure off its primary resources and give the company an opportunity to pursue expansion in gifts and specialty. Bruce can find a buyer who he finds suitable to own and manage the company. The restaurant business is different than the gift and specialty business, he can focus more on what is profitable for the company by discontinuing the restaurant. The restaurant industry brings consistent revenue throughout the year for Prince Edward Island Preserve Co., but its management is not to well and causing the company financial losses.

They even go so far as to list personal reference checks for Lane Ford as a deal condition. Further, the investors demonstrate the importance of management by placing “key man insurance” on Bob O’Connor.

David Neeleman originally worked for South West Airlines and helped increase there business, but wanted to venture out on his own. Neelemen experienced set backs because his prior employer made him sign a no compete contract for five years. During those five years Neeleman was able to complete a solid business plan, which would use South West Airlines business model but with better marketing strategies

If they don’t franchise Mike Bellobuono and his team risk being locked out by the competition but as mentioned in the case Mike decided to invest in Bagelz because he felt that Bagelz had several distinct competitive advantages. An external threat in the future could be the franchise company Bruegger’s Bagel Bakery. The company has units all over New-England and it is one of the 50 fastest growing U.S. restaurants (ranked number 22 on the list). According to exhibit A Bruegger’s Bagels has during 1992 and 1993 established 20 stores and the company has increased the average sales per unit by $75,000.

Don Barrett had a diverse team of 12 members, who had the expertise as well as the values and culture to drive the company successfully. It comprised of both senior as well as junior level members with varied backgrounds like entrepreneurs, financial and strategic planning, human resource etc. Don Barrett 's team found him to be a good listener and willing to accept challenges.

Angela Fox and Zooey Caulfield are recent college graduates from State University with a degree in food and nutrition. With their love for food and nutrition these two friends have decided to open up a French restaurant in Draperton, which is also the town State University is located in. They believe their business will prosper because there are no French restaurants in the area leaving the restaurant to be unique. They acquired a Victorian home just off of Main Street which is a heavily trafficked area and name their new venture “The Possibility”.