Starting Over at 50 Years Old
Everyone’s talking these days about how eagerly Gen Y is embracing entrepreneurship. But you don’t hear nearly as much about the other demographic that’s also pursuing business ownership, driven more by purpose than passion.
Top Trends in Franchising for 2011
Jolly Backer, CEO of Fresh Healthy Vending “weighs in” on new franchise trends that he foresees for this year and beyond.
“As part of our research prior to the launch of Fresh Healthy Vending in 2010 we did substantial research into the trends most likely to impact the franchise industry in the years ahead and the following is a ‘snapshot’ of what we found” notes Backer. Key franchising trends that we indentified fell into several categories but we see these three particular ones enjoying 7-10 years of robust growth before we start seeing any market saturation.
Innovative healthy food offerings
“Green” products and services
Health and wellness businesses
Tips for Kids Healthy Eating
When it comes to weight, it is a sensitive issue when it comes to teenagers; it is something that is hard to broach. It is hard to deal for parents on how to let their kids know what they want to tell them, without making them feel bad about their size and weight; excessive anxiety may lead to anorexia or bulimia.
The shift of making the kids choose eating healthy snacks than junk foods is not instant. You cannot simply drag them to a fresh vending machine and ask them to eat this and that, without making them feel bad. It would be much wiser if you start by talking to your kids about healthy food choices, the good effects contrary to the bad effects of junk foods in terms of health. Before going out, it would be better if you will make a deal with them that you will try the foods from a fresh healthy vending machine rather than regular vending machines. It will give them a good amount of excitement to try healthy snacks and feel good about themselves.
Catholic Schools in the USA Commends the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act
President Barrack Obama found an ally with the Catholic Charities USA (CCUSA) after signing the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act. Unlike other organization doubtful of the said bill, CCUSA lauded the bill last week because it will improve the quality of meals sold in schools and vending machines will strengthen nutrition programs serving young children across the nation. We have been looking for healthier vending options for some time and now this bill will now push private and religious base schools to keep step with federal guidelines.
Healthier Snacks and Exercise in Schools
As more schools become aware of the importance of a fresh healthy vending machine in encouraging students to eat healthy foods and become more active, most of them eliminate sodas from their vending machine and replace them with fresh healthy vending options. It is a good thing that schools where kids usually spend every day of their life have become involve in the fight against obesity, acknowledging how important exercise and healthy eating habits and choices to a child’s health.
American Diet: A Boost to the Whole Grain and Healthy Food Industry
With the rise in obesity rate across the US, the Obama administration is keen on combating the most serious epidemic in America by enjoining every Americans to live a healthy lifestyle. Concerted effort made by the government, educational institutions, health advocates, private organizations, and corporates with new healthy food companies proliferating across the country.
Obesity if not prevented can cause detrimental effects leading to serious illnesses such as hypertension, heart disease and diabetes. It can also give psychosocial consequences such as low self esteem and depression. Centers for Disease Control and Preventions shows that 12.5 million American kids whose ages range from 2 to 9 years are obese making up 17% percent of the population which triples the percentage three decades earlier.
Ways to Maintain Healthy Eating Habits for Couples with Children
Although couples are still able to maintain healthy eating habits after their first child arrives, they tend to falter on the routine after the birth of the second child. The presence of colorful cereals and other dairy products tend to dominate the household menus rather than munching on more vegetables and fruits. Somehow, this framework impacts children’s perspectives in terms of which foods are nutritious and which needs to be removed.
Here are some ways to get you and your family back on the right track:
Healthy Vending Market Research
If you are intending to enter into a certain market, a market analysis is needed to gain a superior understanding of that market. A market consists of both shoppers as well as operators. In order for your new vending business to do well, you should gauge the scenario clearly.A market analysis will highlight risks and opportunities within the industry. It will help you in sourcing good locations and types of devices/items that would work best. It would be beneficial to hire a marketplace study firm that will conduct research on community vending market. It is highly likely that you may do your research because the cost of hiring a firm is exorbitant. When you intend to start a vending business, the first step is to conduct a market place research.
Americans Demand Access to Health Food in School and at the Office
The 1980s witnessed Massachusetts issuing coupons for farmers’ markets to low-income women who were pregnant or breastfeeding, or for young children who are undernourished. This is the state’s move to promote markets as the place of preventive help. Today, there are additional thirty-six states that are adapting the program aimed at women and younger children.
It was clear that the purpose of the program is to make sure the people are having easy access to healthful food as opposed to sodas and chips which don’t have any nutritional value except or more sodium and artificial preservatives. But now more people are also protesting and demanding for equal access to healthy food particularly in schools and at the offices.
Healthy Snacks are now Part of a Fast Food Revolution
The vigorous campaign to end childhood obesity has sent even fast food chains to revolutionize their menus and business. And NakedPizza is no exemption to the rule. After launching its franchise company in 2009, NakedPizza has signed area development contracts in Miami, Boulder, Orlando, Tampa, New York, and Kentucky.
Healthy snacks are increasingly expanding and fast foods are taking their small steps to win in the anti-obesity battle that’s currently victimizing both children and adults alike. If McDonald, Wendys, Burger King, and KFC have introduced their healthy meals particularly for children, NakedPizza is living to its mission of delivering a delicious, convenient and affordable pizza that’s part of a healthy lifestyle.