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Azayzel · 03-06-2007, 08:13 AM

Thanks for the detailed reply Evil_Bunny, it's interesting to hear some of the inner workings of a chain bookstore. I had no idea that B&N stopped carrying CliffNotes simply to push their own variety, pretty sneaky and definitely a quick qay to loose potential business from those people who are sold with a specific brand and can't find it there (esp. something such as CliffNotes, which you can find at Wal-Mart).

A few years back, I contacted both companies to see if either offered a franchise so I could open my own store in a lucrative area, but was informed that neither offers such a franchise. Kind of sucked, since they are so well known in the area as opposed to a mom & pop shop. Ah well, I don't live in that area anymore so it doesn't really matter. Thanks again for your thoughts!

03-06-2007, 08:13 AM	#22
Azayzel Cache Ninja! Posts: 643 Karma: 1002300 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Tokyo, Japan Device: PRS-500, HTC Shift, iPod Touch, iPaq 4150, TC1100, Panasonic WordsGear	Thanks for the detailed reply Evil_Bunny, it's interesting to hear some of the inner workings of a chain bookstore. I had no idea that B&N stopped carrying CliffNotes simply to push their own variety, pretty sneaky and definitely a quick qay to loose potential business from those people who are sold with a specific brand and can't find it there (esp. something such as CliffNotes, which you can find at Wal-Mart). A few years back, I contacted both companies to see if either offered a franchise so I could open my own store in a lucrative area, but was informed that neither offers such a franchise. Kind of sucked, since they are so well known in the area as opposed to a mom & pop shop. Ah well, I don't live in that area anymore so it doesn't really matter. Thanks again for your thoughts!