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29th September 2009
Buying a franchise is an ideal route for a woman choosing to go into business for the first time. Many franchise opportunities have been created to target the huge growth in female entrepreneurs.
Women generally speaking are more cautious than men and... Read >
Author: wbdoyle29th September 2009
If you are interested in buying a franchise business, it may behoove you to do so through a franchise broker. You should also consider utilizing the advice of a professional franchise consultant.
So, What Exactly is a Franchise Broker?
A franchise b... Read >
Author: wbdoyle29th September 2009
There are now franchise opportunities that operate in almost every type of business category that you can imagine. They are available in most price brackets and can suit most people lifestyles. Franchising is now a very reputable way to start a business a... Read >
Author: wbdoyle29th September 2009
So you want to buy a franchise? Sounds like a great idea. After all, buying a proven business formula allows you to be steps ahead of the competition and learn from the success of others. It makes absolute sense on many levels, and thus explains the pr... Read >
Author: wbdoyle28th September 2009
Profran Consultants Discusses the Franchise Fee Franchisers charge a substantive fee to franchise owners to cover the first startup costs and to maintain grown in the company. Depending on the company and the type of franchise you own, the franchise fees... Read >
Author: Alexis Head17th September 2009
Usually in an economic downturn history has shown that franchising practically blooms like a cherry tree on steroids. But this latest downturn (2008/2009) has proven a fickle party where there are very few people invited.
The panic of low consumer spen... Read >
Author: The Expert Franchise Guide17th September 2009
Name:
Carina Mäkelä
Professional background:
Research & Marketing (private and NFP sector).
This is an interview with a lady who has done her homework in investigating the opportunity that franchising will provide her in starting up her own b... Read >
Author: The Expert Franchise Guide16th September 2009
Buying a Franchise A franchise opportunity is not as dangerous as starting your own business from scratch but did you know that most companies that decide to franchise their business concept end up failing.I read an article today that suggested that up to... Read >
Author: Toby Owens16th September 2009
As a franchise buyer we have a sense that the franchisor is a big company that we can rely upon. Sadly there are a great many small franchisors who just don't work this way. They may have run their own successful business and then tried to systematize i... Read >
Author: Lee Duncan16th September 2009
This is the first in a series of 7 articles about the myths of franchising. These myths are the things that some franchisors would like you to believe, because it makes it easier for them to sell you a franchise. When you understand these myths, you'll ... Read >
Author: Lee Duncan15th September 2009
Franchising can be a fantastic route into business and every year thousands of people make the decision to start their business with a franchise. While buying the right franchise can be almost a fool-proof formula for success, it can also quickly lead to... Read >
Author: Lee Duncan15th September 2009
Asking the Right Franchise QuestionsThe franchise agreement is a lengthy legal document - oftentimes containing more than a hundred pages - that even an experienced franchise lawyer may find challenging to explain to a prospective franchisee. If you know... Read >
Author: Joel Dean06th September 2009
Resist the negative words of people that will move you from business ownership. There has not been a more suitable world to end the debate and move toward owning a franchise. This is the place to learn more about the swell business franchises.
Long hours... Read >
Author: wbdoyle31st July 2009
The success of a franchise hinges on many variables. By researching the industries available to prospective franchisees and also the track records for specific franchisors, you will find a franchise business idea that makes the most sense for you. Succe... Read >
Author: Scott Hutton19th July 2009
Kid to Kid franchise, offered by Raleigh NC franchise consultant and franchise business consultant, Franchising 4 Success is a time tested child education development franchise.
At Kid to Kid Franchise Systems we tend to do things a bit differently than ... Read >
Author: franchising4success16th July 2009
Franchising in Australia represents a dynamic small business sector representing total sales of approximately $130 billion. It comprises enterprising entrepreneurs as franchisors and franchisees and suppliers to the sector, employing approximately 600,000... Read >
Author: seoexprtz06th July 2009
Why should I buy a franchise?
When deciding to start new businesses there are many many things to consider. Location, experience, interests, financial ability are just a few things on the list. This process can be overwhelming and many people decide to... Read >
Author: scothut05th July 2009
If you are considering a franchise business for sale there are some positives and negatives to explore. Buying a franchise business is a great way to go into business but there are some unique aspects to franchise ownership to think about. This article ... Read >
Author: Anne Brown05th July 2009
There are many different ways to expand your business. One way to expand is through franchising. In today's business world, franchising is a common business method used around the world today. Basically you pay for the rights to use another person's bu... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer22nd June 2009
When deciding to buy a franchise opportunity, you will benefit from a franchise consultant’s expertise in the industry. MatchPoint operates the largest physical office of Franchise Consultants in the industry, where Franchise Consultants receive regular... Read >
Author: Rahul Rungta22nd June 2009
When deciding to buy a franchise opportunity, you will benefit from a franchise consultant’s expertise in the industry. MatchPoint operates the largest physical office of Franchise Consultants in the industry, where Franchise Consultants receive regular... Read >
Author: Rahul Rungta18th May 2009
VetFran: Franchise Opportunities for Veterans
http://www.veterans2business.com
At the IFA Convention in San Diego in February, Lillie Burroughs of Franchsie Direct spoke with a number of people about one of the most exciting initiatives in franchising... Read >
Author: nicholasgray14th May 2009
Veterans have been neglected. This may or may not be the outcome many civilians wanted, but none the less it has happened.
When I returned from Iraq in September of 07’ I knew what I wanted to do after I left the service. Even with the benefit of... Read >
Author: nicholasgray24th March 2009
AAHOA - A legend of Hospitality Industry
“AAHOA was chartered back in 1989 and through the years, we have been able to preserve, protect and promote Indian Americans as business owners and citizens.”
“THE ... Read >
Author: Kevin06th March 2009
The term "franchising" refers to a business model that's been around since the mid-1800's when the manufacturers of the Singer sewing machine first dreamed it up as a way to expand the distribution of their products.
A franchise is a business or estab... Read >
Author: Christopher03rd February 2009
Let’s face the reality of the times. The US government has officially admitted to over 2 million jobs lost in our current economy. If this is true, what does it mean besides the obvious for the potential of buying a new business or franchise opportunity... Read >
Author: Jorden Tayler02nd February 2009
Franchising has been one of the best ways in starting up a business because of the benefits it offers to both franchisors and franchisees.
In starting up a business, you may want to consider buying a franchise from an already well-established company.... Read >
Author: John Turner02nd February 2009
Business Franchising
Franchising has been one of the best ways in starting up a business because of the benefits it offers to both franchisors and franchisees.
In starting up a business, you may want to consider buying a franchise from an already ... Read >
Author: Ross Melvi Monserate16th January 2009
Are you thinking of expanding the franchise into new territory? Before you take the plunge, you'll need franchise information regarding the new market's demographics, demands and competition. You may also want to hear stories of other franchisors who have... Read >
Author: MIKE SELVON09th January 2009
If you want to go into business for yourself and you're thinking about buying a franchise, you'll want to do your homework. Franchises can provide you with a lot of benefits, but they can also offer you some problems, and they aren't guaranteed to succeed... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer26th November 2008
Financial freedom has long been the goal of the vast majority of businesspeople. Everyone has heard of "climbing the corporate ladder," and it’s known perfectly well that the purpose for climbing that ladder is the hope of finding success and making mor... Read >
Author: Candice Clem13th October 2008
What is Business Franchising?
Franchising is a term that describes a particular way of doing business. Although there are various different types of franchise they all generally involve an arrangement in which an individual or group agrees to pay for ... Read >
Author: Rich Bendall08th October 2008
By nature, most businessmen are highly motivated people, ready to take on anything standing between them and whatever variety of success they’re in pursuit of. Not all businessmen, though, are ready and willing to take on the broader challenge of purcha... Read >
Author: Candice Clem29th September 2008
Are you interested in investing in a franchise or business opportunity? Do you know there are various organizations and institutions with Franchise Direct (http://www.franchisedirect.com) that help set up to help women enter into the franchise industry?
... Read >
Author: Donald Cranford22nd September 2008
The last decade has seen record numbers of women diving head first into franchise ownership. Between 1995 and 2005, the percentage of female-owned franchises jumped from 8.5% to 25%, and it is still steadily increasing. Women now make up one of the single... Read >
Author: Candice Clem09th September 2008
Few things in life are more discouraging than applying for a job and being told that you don’t have enough experience. It makes perfect business sense to hire only those who have the necessary skills to do the job in question, however, it also proves to... Read >
Author: Candice Clem09th September 2008
In the UK there are many franchising opportunities being offered for sale. For people who would like to manage their own business franchising can be an attractive option. People buying a franchise will obviously want to be sure that they are investing i... Read >
Author: Rich Bendall08th September 2008
If you’re starting a business, you may have considered purchasing a franchise rather than starting a company from scratch. This is particularly common in certain sectors, and has many solid advantages over starting a business on your own. However, befor... Read >
Author: Naz Daud22nd July 2008
You may find that when one is interested in buying a franchise it may be best for them to seek a franchise broker. A franchise broker is the person who communicates between franchisors and you, the franchisee. The franchise broker will get the both of you... Read >
Author: Christopher15th May 2008
Let us first understand what is meant by due diligence – the Merriam-Webster Online dictionary explains “Due Diligence” as “the care that a reasonable person exercises under the circumstances to avoid harm to other persons or their property.” ... Read >
Author: Akhil Shahani29th April 2008
The number of franchises in the UK increases every day as awareness of the market grows and more people choose to opt out of the traditional 9-5 work routine and work for themselves. Due to this expansion, there is now a broad range of franchise business ... Read >
Author: Michiel Van Kets02nd April 2008
Follow these five tips and you can avoid the common problems franchisees face when designing their own floor plans.
Designing the floor plan of a franchise location is one of the most important steps a franchisee will complete in the franchise process... Read >
Author: Roni Deutch02nd April 2008
Follow these five tips and you can avoid the common problems franchisees face when designing their own floor plans.
Designing the floor plan of a franchise location is one of the most important steps a franchisee will complete in the franchise process... Read >
Author: Roni Deutch19th March 2008
The Uniform Franchise Offering Circular (UFOC) is a set of documents that franchisors are required to submit to a potential franchisee before receiving any money.
After multiple episodes of franchisors defrauding franchisees, in 1978 the Federal Trade ... Read >
Author: Roni Deutch19th March 2008
The Uniform Franchise Offering Circular (UFOC) is a set of documents that franchisors are required to submit to a potential franchisee before receiving any money.
After multiple episodes of franchisors defrauding franchisees, in 1978 the Federal Trade ... Read >
Author: Roni Deutch21st February 2008
To help people considering a franchise business with the stressful task of looking at site locations, please enjoy the following 7 tips for being prepared to go out looking for potential franchise site locations.
The most important step in the process ... Read >
Author: Roni Deutch02nd February 2008
Franchising (from the French for honesty or freedom) is a method of doing business wherein a "franchisor" authorises proven methods of doing business to a "franchisee" for a fee and a percentage of sales or profits. Various tangibles and intangibles such ... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer08th November 2007
9 Benefits of FranchisingThe benefits of franchising are abundant. Position yourself with the right franchisor and you could be on your way to freedom. The only problem with franchising is that many people find it hard to come up with the liquid cash it... Read >
Author: Michael Wallace21st October 2007
Are you self-driven and knowledgeable? Have you ever thought of owning a business? I am sure that you have, most Americans have thought about owning a business. I am going to outline a few ideas and objectives, which you might want to consider when going ... Read >
Author: Morten27th September 2007
What Exactly is the Difference Between a Traditional Franchise and a Turnkey Business?A traditional franchise is a business in which authorization has been given to an entrepreneur to sell and/or distribute an established company’s goods or services in ... Read >
Author: Raymond Lawrencce21st August 2007
Buying a franchise opportunity is not as dangerous as starting your own business from scratch but did you know that most companies that decide to franchise their business concept end up failing.
I read an article today that suggested that up to 80% of ... Read >
Author: Naz Daud08th August 2007
SBA 504 loans are tailor-made for business owners who want to acquire or develop their own facilities. Forget everything you’ve ever heard about the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). Wipe the slate clean. The negative connotations may have be... Read >
Author: Mercantile Commercial Capital08th August 2007
SBA 504 loans are tailor-made for business owners who want to acquire or develop their own facilities. Forget everything you’ve ever heard about the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). Wipe the slate clean. The negative connotations may have be... Read >
Author: Mercantile Commercial Capital24th July 2007
Buying a franchise is an ideal route for a woman choosing to go into business for the first time. Many franchise opportunities have been created to target the huge growth in female entrepreneurs.
Women generally speaking are more cautious than men and... Read >
Author: Naz Daud02nd July 2007
Having worked in the armed forces for years it can be difficult to know what to do regarding work once you have left. It is easy for some who have the necessary skills and contacts to go immediately into employment but for others there is a large gap bet... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer08th June 2007
Having worked in the armed forces for years it can be difficult to know what to do regarding work once you have left. It is easy for some who have the necessary skills and contacts to go immediately into employment but for others there is a large gap betw... Read >
04th June 2007
Potential Franchisees seeking a business opportunity that can be run from have never had such a great choice. Franchisors have now realised that the potential for home based franchises is huge. More and more people want to leave the rat race and work for ... Read >
Author: Naz Daud30th May 2007
Flexible hours, fantastic earning potential and lower investment costs are just a few of the reasons a home-based franchise opportunity appeals to entrepreneurs everywhere. While some professionals prefer a structured work environment they can “leave a... Read >
Author: Raymond Lawrencce24th May 2007
The first step in franchising your business opportunity is to start by analyzing your business model. Is it profitable after allowing for your franchise fees? If it is profitable and has well defined objectives to exploit the opportunities in the market p... Read >
Author: Naz Daud24th May 2007
Some franchisors seem to act in like highway robbers. They mistreat their franchisees and want to take the largest slice of profits. So how can you ensure that you do not end up buying the wrong franchise business?
A franchise business should be like a... Read >
Author: Naz Daud24th May 2007
The first step in franchising your business opportunity is to start by analyzing your business model. Is it profitable after allowing for your franchise fees? If it is profitable and has well defined objectives to exploit the opportunities in the market p... Read >
Author: Naz Daud24th May 2007
Some franchisors seem to act in like highway robbers. They mistreat their franchisees and want to take the largest slice of profits. So how can you ensure that you do not end up buying the wrong franchise business?
A franchise business should be like a... Read >
Author: Naz Daud13th May 2007
A franchise opportunity may be the right business for you if you want to be your own boss but do not want to take the risk of starting a new business on your own. Make sure you get all the facts before you buy into a franchise.
Before you decide on whi... Read >
Author: Naz Daud03rd May 2007
An increasingly popular alternative to starting from scratch or buying an existing business is to buy a franchise. A franchise is a business relationship between a franchisor and a franchisee.
The franschisee agrees to pay the franchisor a certain sum... Read >
Author: Joe Lee27th April 2007
There are now franchise opportunities that operate in almost every type of business category that you can imagine. They are available in most price brackets and can suit most people lifestyles. Franchising is now a very reputable way to start a business a... Read >
Author: Naz Daud18th April 2007
New franchise opportunities are coming to the market regularly and the franchise industry is going from strength to strength. Franchise exhibitions are attracting many new exhibitors. Potential franchisees are coming in their droves to look at the many ne... Read >
Author: Naz Daud05th March 2007
Buying a franchise business is supposed to be the least risk way to start a business. But is owning a franchise guaranteed to make you money? Not necessarily… the truth is that some business franchises are extremely hard work especially in the fast food... Read >
Author: Naz Daud16th January 2007
Finding The Right Franchise
Whether it's hamburgers, pizza, telecom, coffee, Internet, muffler parts, or seniors' services, there are Franchise opportunities available to evaluate. There are great Franchise systems, good Franchise systems, and bad Fra... Read >
Author: Dennis Schooley10th January 2007
An increasingly popular alternative to starting from scratch or buying an existing business is to buy a franchise. A franchise is a business relationship between a franchisor and a franchisee.
The franchisee agrees to pay the franchisor a certain sum ... Read >
Author: Joe Lee16th October 2006
1Over the years many studies have been completed to determine the ideal franchise candidate. Franchisors and professional psychological profilers have spent large amounts of time and capital to increase their chances of gaining a successful franchisee. To... Read >
Author: Andrew Adams21st August 2006
Computer repair franchises need a good location to enjoy success. Finding the best site involves several factors, and many franchisors are happy to help prospective owners weigh different criteria and use all available resources before choosing a site.
... Read >
Author: Computer Consulting Kit Home Study Course15th May 2006
With a booming economy, the Indian franchising opportunities are growing. The increasing buying strength of the middle class is a major driving factor for the maturity in the Indian franchising opportunities. Lot of foreign buyers are attracted to the Ind... Read >
Author: Anurag Batra21st March 2006
Depending on the time of year, the hottest restaurant franchises are probably in the Middle East and Africa where temperatures regularly reach 50 C and more during the day in summer.
For more regular and consistent heat though, most people look in the... Read >
Author: Barry Hooper21st March 2006
How do you ensure that your investment and hard work as a franchisee pays more than your competitors or even more than your fellow franchisees? Easy. If you are making good money from oneget another franchise.
People looking for 'real' money in the f... Read >
Author: Barry Hooper21st March 2006
"Pub grub" is what we call it in England. Good old hearty fare which you would expect to eat in a Public House where your mates have come to watch the 'footie' with you over a few pints.
In England you can sometimes even find pubs which make their own... Read >
Author: Barry Hooper31st January 2006
Last week's question from Anthony R. on how to choose the franchise that would best fulfill his life-long dream of owning his own business sparked a number of emails from other readers wanting to offer their two cents on the subject.
Some folks offered... Read >
Author: Tim Knox05th December 2005
There are great benefits to owning a franchise. You often can sell goods and services that have instant name recognition and can obtain training and ongoing support to help you succeed.
But be cautious before you sign on the dotted line.
1. Know H... Read >
Author: Joan Yankowitz23rd November 2005
At an International Franchising Symposium in London, Peter Holt made the bold statement to his audience of Franchisors that they needed to understand that their business would fail, and in fact all businesses are bound for failure. Needless to say, there ... Read >
Author: Dennis Schooley
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