Most franchisors stay the course when it comes to searching for new franchisees, and even new franchise locations. They open new franchises in, or at least close to, major population centers. Personally, I've received inquiries from people who live in... Read More
2010's Miss America, Caressa Cameron, is teaming up with IHOP this year for their National Pancake Day, which has helped raise millions of dollars for the Children's Miracle Network since 2006. "I am delighted that as Miss America 2010, I... Read More
A while back, I listed " The 5 Top Reasons For Buying A Franchise." Allow me to refresh your memory; To avoid dysfunctional bosses The desire to create equity A desire for more freedom A desire to create a legacy... Read More
Franchise Philippines aims to provide Filipinos on how to start their own franchise business. But, what happens when you don't know where to start? Read More
What's next? Training. Finding a location. The simple stuff... Congratulations! You are almost a small business owner. But first, you'll have to take a formal training class from the franchisor; You’ll... Read More
Here is the Small Business Administration's overview of franchising for the perspective small business owner. There are also some additional links for more information but here you will find a basic explanation of franchising and how it works. It's a jumping off point for those interested that will get you started and point you in the right direction to learn more. Read More
Entrepreneurs have many choices when starting up small businesses. Franchise operations can often be a simpler way to start your own business. Franchises allow small business owners to work within a larger framework and provide opportunities to show creativity and innovation within established standards. Check out this article on invention vs. innovation in small business entrepreneurship... Read More
From About.com Small Business Canada, here is a comprehensive resource page with links to critical information, some more specific to Canada, but much of it worth considering no matter where you are thinking of buying a franchise. Topics include a self-examination to determine whether or not franchising is the proper fit for your business ambitions, a look at the advantages and disadvantages and Read More
The question of how to franchise a small franchise is often pondered by small business owners who believe they have a great idea and hope to take it to the next level. Selling franchises for your small business idea is the holy grail for many entrepreneurs, the gold at the end of the rainbow when they can spread their idea into ever larger markets and perhaps step back from the day to day operati Read More
Dirty ovens need help, folks. You heard right. An Oven-Cleaning franchise IS the help! Cmon. Folks that live in the UK will actually pay a "technician" to come over and clean their fish and chip encrusted ovens? No offense to my... Read More
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