| AT&T aims at Florida TV service
TALLAHASSEE -- AT&T Inc. announced Thursday that it will make a $750 million investment in broadband infrastructure in Florida as it seeks to woo customers from traditional cable companies in the race to beam TV and high-speed Internet into homes. The move follows the passage earlier this year of a new state law that makes it easier for telecommunications companies to get into the TV business. Gov. Charlie Crist joined officials from AT&T, the country's largest provider of broadband Internet and land and wireless phone services, for the announcement of the investment. The company has recently announced plans to spend hundreds of millions of dollars over the next few years in several other states as it takes advantage of laws similar to Florida's. The new law allows statewide franchises for providing cable television, rather than forcing companies to go through the local franchising process.
Take Ownership of Your Work and Your Life at The Franchise and Business Opportunities Expo
North America's largest Franchise and Business Opportunities Expo returns to Florida for its 2nd annual show September 8th & 9th, 2007 at the Florida State Fairgrounds. Over 1700 potential entrepreneurs looking to become their own boss, or who are in search of the ideal business partner will explore the hottest new franchises and industry opportunities available in Florida. The Franchise and Business Opportunities Expo showcases a large variety of established franchises plus exciting ground floor opportunities. Consumers have the unique opportunity to meet face to face with representatives from the most profitable franchises that are looking for new franchisees and business partners. "Some of North America's best known storefront franchises in the retail, food, fitness, and service industries, in addition to proprietors of thriving business opportunities and home-based businesses, will be exhibiting throughout the weekend," says Fred Cox Jr., Show Producer.
Group buys out Bojangles' chicken chain
One man built the nation's biggest consumer bank; the other, a Super Bowl team. Together, they've bought Charlotte's signature chicken-and-biscuits chain. An investment group that includes former Bank of America chief Hugh McColl said Thursday it has joined with Carolina Panthers founder Jerry Richardson to buy a majority stake in Bojangles'. Led by Falfurrias Capital Partners, the new ownership group now controls more than 60 percent of the Charlotte-based Bojangles', which sells spicy chicken, buttermilk biscuits and other items at nearly 400 restaurants in almost a dozen states. "This is a remarkable opportunity with a company that has a good track record," McColl said. The deal will bring a new CEO to Bojangles' - the current chief will remain in the ownership group - and could boost already brisk growth in new locations.
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