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I've just finished writing my first-ever, "Top Franchise" list, and it's a doozy. Instead of choosing a random number like 500, or even 100, I've chosen to use a number that most small business owners are familiar with.I'm kidding. Check out the list... Read More

Yes, Anita; this one's for you. Several years ago, Anita Campbell, the CEO and Editor in Chief of Small Business Trends, put out a call for small business experts. Her website was starting to gain some serious traction... Read More

If you're the owner of a franchise business, and you want to clobber your competitors, there are ways to do it. Now, I know that you have a 30-page franchise contract that's chock full of rules.. Read More

Franchisees with military experience enjoy operating their businesses and being a part of their franchise organizations, but rate their own performance as franchisees slightly lower than their non-vet counterparts. To compile the research for this report, Franchise Business Review surveyed... Read More

Even in a down real estate market, there are opportunities. The trick is where...and how to find them. The folks at Franchise Direct have just released their free report on one sector of franchising that may be worth a look. Read More

In order to do this right, (buy a franchise) you need to ask the right questions of the right people. Your contact at the franchise's headquarters, (usually the director of franchise development) has the ability to teach you a good deal about the actual model. But, you need to get to the meat of thi Read More

Here's an infographic on the current state of the the franchise business in the USA. It makes it a lot easier to visualize things in franchising. A couple of "issues" exist.. Read More

Cool story? Summertime is the best time to talk about frozen desserts. Whether it's frozen yogurt, soft serve ice cream, or good old-fashioned popsicles, when it's hot outside, consumers crave frozen treats. The question is this; will they visit a frozen yogurt... Read More

The Census has provided many great statistical insights into the number of people employed in franchising in recent years. The US Census Bureau has released some more fascinating information recently - this time pertaining to the number of businesses owned by veterans - and it shows just how many es... Read More

If you're a current franchise owner, why are you working so hard? What's your reason? Is it a short-term reason, or a long-term one? Do you have any idea what I'm really asking? I'll try asking you this question...actually, it's a question that business author, John Warrillow... Read More