This is partly because of its structure as a loose network of franchises that operate largely independently.
By 1972, Bruce Sharp had developed his own tank lining material and process and began a national network of franchises that specialize in lining petroleum tanks.
Rebecca Rushing, director of client care services at FirstLight Home Care, a national network of franchises that provide in-home care for seniors, said her company started offering a travel companion program about three years ago.
In this paper, we examine the impact of the HealthStore Foundation's (HSF) network of franchise health clinics in Kenya on households' access to treatment for acute illnesses and basic vaccinations.
Sonitrol, which has 500 employees, has a network of 170 franchises in the United States, Canada and Britain.
Re/Max, which receives fees and dues from its network of brokerage franchises, has expanded as the housing recovery has gathered steam.
The Securities and Exchange Commission, U.S. postal inspectors and the U.S. Attorney's Office in Alexandria are investigating ITE, which ran a nationwide network of barter franchises, and Washington Trade Exchange, its local affiliate.
Though the namesake of bikram yoga emphasizes that he is a spiritual man, not a businessman, this four-time All-India Yoga Champion's business boasts an impressive $5.7 billion in annual sales, a network of spinoff franchises and a cult-like following.
The agreement, announced this month, will tap into AEG's network of sports franchises — which includes the L.A. Kings — and develop classes co-taught by faculty and top-level executives.
The other major intercity bus company in the United States, Trailways, is a network of regional franchise operators, unlike Greyhound, which is one centrally controlled company, owned by Laidlaw Inc., in Burlington, Ontario.
Nuru Energy deploys its innovative technology via a network of micro-franchises operated by village level entrepreneurs (VLEs), who sell Nuru Lights and then provide recharging services for a small fee.
