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In Part 5 of this series on popular reasons for buying a franchise, I brought up something that's invisible at first, but starts to appear, as your franchise business starts to grow; equity. Equity is a great thing! Read More

Here's an urban myth that's just..well..not true.There are lots of misconceptions about the franchise business. When you're at the point in which you're seriously considering the option of becoming a franchise owner, it's really important that you talk facts-not opinions. Here's the real deal about Read More

In Part 4 of this series on "Popular Reasons For Buying a Franchise," I discussed the money part of the equation, and how money wasn't as important as some people thought. (Well, to some folks it is-just not everybody.) Read More

Rick Schaden, the colorful founder of the embattled Quiznos franchise operation in Denver, Co. is stepping down. Again. Schaden left the day-to-day operations of the franchise company for two years but returned to the top job in 2009 after another CEO left. So..what's the latest in this CEO soap-ope Read More

The Quiznos class action settlement is not a big deal mainly because there is another group out there gearing up to sue again. Talk about bad business. They won’t adjust their dealings – but hopefully they will fold.... Read More

In Part 3 of this franchise business series, I said that "control" was a really popular reason for people to want to consider buying a franchise. I stated that "you certainly don't have much control when you're working for someone else."...and that is certainly true. Read More

These words can scare people; The law. Legal advice. Lawsuits. Business law. Franchise law. Franchise attorneys. Franchise legal documents. Franchise Class Action Lawsuits. (Those words really make you want to enter into a 20 page franchise contract, huh?) If you're going to become a franchise owner Read More

Because now that the Small Business Jobs And Credit Act has been signed into law, small business loan approvals will start to happen at a record-setting pace. (Right!) The new president of the International Franchise Association witnessed "The Signing." It was a proud moment.. Read More

I know that you've probably been losing sleep in anticipation of Part 3 of my franchise series. In part 2, I wrote that "freedom" was a very popular reason for buying a franchise. I received a couple of great comments, and they reminded me that freedom doesn't come without a sacrifice. You have to.. Read More

I think that you'll like this story. My wife, my daughter, assorted friends, and even some friendly aliens (not those kind of aliens!) frequently ask me why I'm always on the computer. I AM on the computer a lot, these days. But why? Well for one, that's where...the action is, for small business and Read More