Franchising Mugs

'We would like to visit with you about the possibility of expanding our franchise...'

'Here's your lemonade and here's some descriptive literature about my franchising opportunities.'

"The franchising opportunities could be unlimited!"

'I don't actually have lemonade here. This is where I sell 'Jimmy's Lemonade' franchises.'

'We're interested in taking out a franchise.'

'We hope to invest in a few start-ups with national franchise potential.'

"What can I tell you? I came home and there they were."

"I'm Bobby. If you like the lemonade, perhaps you'd like to invest in the 'Jimmy's Lemonade' franchise, listed in NASDAQ..."

The Franchise.

"This is great. This could be franchised."

Primordial Schmooze

Burning the midnight oil.

"I remember when the death of the hero meant the end of the sequels. Now it marks the beginning of the prequels."

Star Wars vs Star Trek

Writers without borders.

'Bring me another coffee would you...'

'Running your own business means being self-made, unfortunately it also means finding out what you're made of!'

"Casual Payday."

"If I've got to work for a tyrant . . . I may as well work for myself."

"We do not usually acknowledge unsolicited manuscripts, but we want you to know that we tore yours into tiny pieces. Yours sincerely, The Op-Ed Page."

Ok, I'll put in the hundred thousand for a 50% share of your St. George franchise.

"The WiFi password is: 'buysomethingorgetout'."

People who work-from-home, annual get together.

'With one stroke of his fibre-tipped pen, Cartoonman laid waste to all that was evil...'

'Here's your lemonade and here's some descriptive literature about my franchising opportunities.'

"You know what I wish? I wish there was a foundation that gave grants just to lie fallow for a year or so."

"You asked to see me, boss?" "Yes, Rudy. We have a serious problem here." "I'm going to need you to stop humming the 'Star Wars' theme 24/7." "Disney is notoriously litigious. If they catch wind that you're publicly performing the theme, they may sue the cafe for royalties." "Daaaa... daaaa... duh-duh-duh daaaaaaa... daaaa... duh-duh-duh... wait, what?" "If you cost me my livelihood, I'll do to you what Han did to that Tauntaun."

Meet The People in the Bookstore Café Staring at Their Laptops 2-4 p.m.

"Braithwaite & Starbucks. How may we help you?"

Movie Franchise

"You can file as a limited liability company in this State, but you'll be subject to a 'Not So Fast, Buddy' franchise fee."

"Would you mind if I sit here and wait for you to leave?"

Cool coffee: An adult millennial daycare.

"I know nobody here works with each other, but it seems like morale is down."

Franchising a program