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A good blog post about why opening a smaller franchise might be a better idea. Bigger isn't always better, especially when it comes to QSR franchise locations. Smaller locations come with less upfront costs and a smaller overhead. In a competitive QSR industry, a smaller franchise might be a rea Read More

One of Franchise Direct’s first reports on franchising, written in 2009, was based on the automotive industry. Franchise Direct’s new Automotive Franchise Industry Report has re-examined automotive franchising after three years in order to assess how it’s faring as the automotive industry comp... Read More

A short article about three essential things that all potential franchisees need to know when looking into starting their own business. It's important to understand franchises require capital, they come with support and they are available in almost every industry. Overall, franchising is a big de 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

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

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

With a recession imminent, can this really be a good time to buy a franchise? Yes, says FranChoice president Lori Kiser-Block. Read More