Some businesses are thriving in the down economy… such as those selling used clothing at a discount. One such company, consignment event franchisor Just Between Friends, has just sold its 95th franchise.
According to a company press release:
Tulsa, OK July 2, 2009 — Just Between Friends (JBF), the nation’s leading maternity and children’s consignment sales event franchise, has announced that it has sold its 95th franchise, as moms across the country are embracing the consignment concept during this recession.
“Last August, we had 61 franchises across the country. In less than one year we have nearly doubled in size and we …read more

According to a new post on Unhappy Franchisee (CHILDREN’S ORCHARD: Unhappy Franchisees Launch Site), the Children’s Orchard franchise owners association thinks it’s got a bad apple in its midst, and they’re afraid he will ruin the whole barrel.
They’ve launched a new website with the intent of warning prospective franchisees about what they describe as an “unconscionable” new Children’s Orchard franchise agreement, as well as the downward spiral they claim the chain has experienced since CEO Taylor Bond and his investor group acquired the franchised resale shop chain in 2004.
According to the overview of The Orchard Cooperative’s complaints:  “Since 2004 when …read more