Some of the USA's first franchisees were automobile dealers. They were distributors for Henry Ford. They took quite a risk..being the first franchisees. Automobiles were hot. But, there were no guarantees that they would be sold!
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The First Franchise Owners Had Very Little Protection
Posted by franpro under FranchisesFrom http://thefranchiseking.com 4705 days ago
Sometimes, employees actions can cause lots of headaches. And with the popularity of social media, it's even more important to make great hiring decisions. When you're a franchisee, it's quite importnt. Read why-
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Ask These Questions Before You Commit to a Franchise - CNBC
Posted by franpro under FranchisesFrom http://www.cnbc.com 4707 days ago
There are lots of questions that all potential buyers of franchise businesses need to ask. Most people who look at franchise ownership as a way to become their own bosses often miss several crucial ones.
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Why Top Environmentalists Don't Eat Pizzas Made in Coal-Fired Ovens
Posted by franpro under FranchisesFrom http://thefranchiseking.com 4707 days ago
Some of the nation's top environmentalists would never eat a pizza that's baked in a coal-fired oven. No way...No how. It's because of the coal. Seriously; do you know how much gunk is released...
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The @FranchiseKing Echoes Mark Twain on Lies, Damn Lies, and Statistics
Posted by franpro under FranchisesFrom http://timberry.bplans.com 4709 days ago
Tim Berry: "What I really like about Franchise King Joel Libava’s post Shocking Facts About Franchising Success Rates Revealed is how clearly he calls out the sleazy or sloppy (take your choice) use of very old statistics to mislead and entice people..."
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Online Ordering May Be The Future For Food Franchises
Posted by franpro under FranchisesFrom http://www.franchisedirect.com 4710 days ago
Online Ordering May Be The Future For Food Franchises. Now, this isn't really breaking news...but, more and more food franchise are starting to utilize online ordering. It sure makes things easy to track...
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What Does a Franchise Broker Do?
Posted by franpro under FranchisesFrom http://community.sba.gov 4710 days ago
Franchise brokers and franchise consultants provide services, (usually free) to potential buyers of franchise businesses. But, do you really how they work, and why their services are free? Find out over at SBA.gov
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In this revealing business podcast, Duct Tape Marketing's John Jantsch interviews me. We discuss my new franchise book, and more. Tough questions are asked. And...answered.
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School Lunches and Obesity: This Franchise is Fixing That
Posted by franpro under FranchisesFrom http://thefranchiseking.com 4711 days ago
The National School Lunch Program has been around for a long time. But, do you really know what's in those lunches? Is it healthy?How can you find out? There's a young franchisor in town -- and they're trying to change things...
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The Top 2012 Franchising Trends
Posted by franpro under FranchisesFrom http://thefranchiseking.com 4713 days ago
The trends in franchising are going to be impacted by three things in 2012. Read what they are, and plan accordingly. Remember that you can plan plans, but you can't plan results...
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