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If you've never searched for a retail franchise business to buy, trying to weed through lots of different opportunities can be pretty frustrating. One more thing; do you really know what a retail franchise looks like?




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Should a recent college graduate buy a franchise business?
When I was asked that question, 9 times out of 10, my answer has been no. My reason for saying no has nothing to do with their intelligence or talents. It has to do with real-life business experience.



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The research. Your research on the franchises that you're looking into must include discussions about money. You need to find out not only how much franchisees are making-but if they're making what they thought they'd be making. Here's how. Read More

The Blue Ribbon Small Business Award has been given to a franchisee of Color Glo International. Read why this Edina, Minnesota franchise owner won this prestigious award on the Franchise Biz Directory blog. Read More

The 2013 Small Business Book Awards are upon us, and that means that it's time to vote for your favorites. Over 100,000 members of the small business community voted in 2012, and this year's going to be even bigger. Read about the awards, here. Read More

Next year’s IFA convention is set to take franchise professionals to New Orleans where the latest trends and networking opportunities will attract plenty of participants. Finding legitimate financial support through creditors has led many U.S. founded franchise companies into markets across the wor Read More

Do you think that it's possible for you-the potential franchise business owner, to get bank account information from the franchisees that you contact? I do. As a matter of fact, a good number of franchisees will share their financials...if you know how and when to ask for them. Read More

If you're the owner of a retail franchise, you know-or should know, that a visually appealing storefront is going to attract more customers than a storefront with a dull facade. Read what Mike Tuma from The Home Depot has to say about storefront decor. Read More

It's important to know when your franchise business will break-even. And, it's not "even" hard to figure out. You just have to include it in your franchise research. I'll show you how. Read More

According to AchieveIt, the more your employees know about your core strategy, the more they will be able to make effective job-related decisions that can positively impact your strategy. Read the post over at the Franchise Biz Directory blog. Read More