Select Your Franchise: When looking at any Franchise venture, is it important to speak with more than one Bank, or even any Bank at all if your finances are in good order? I believe the answer is a definite yes! By speaking to the Banks you will get advice from people who look at franchise […]
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Unhappy Franchisee: In 2009, Entrepreneur magazine listed Liberty Tax Service as the #3 franchise, surpassed only by Subway at #1 and McDonald’s at #2. It was quite a leap, since Liberty Tax Service had never made the top 10 (Subway had been named #1 16 times, McDonald’s 8 times). Previously, Liberty Tax Service franchise had
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Franchisee.org: Do not sign a franchise agreement until you get these provisions changed! Gag Rules. Some franchise agreements now prohibit franchisees from discussing any aspect of their franchise experience with anyone outside the system. This defeats the FTC rule and other state disclosure laws which require lists of terminated franchisees to be provided to prospective
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Contractor Mag: The popularity of franchising is growing among plumbing contractors who are looking to take their businesses to the next level during difficult economic times. One of the most compelling reasons is that, in a franchise operation, the franchisor provides business expertise that otherwise would not be available. This business expertise includes established systems,
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Franchise India.com: Low cost franchise businesses are gaining great success and growth with each passing day. Factors like less investment, high returns, and easy to manage are contributing to a large extent in the popularity of the low cost franchise businesses. Besides this the increasing desire among youth for owning a business has led to
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There is nothing quite as tough as trying to work off baby weight. It’s those few pounds that seem to just want to stick around forever. Nine years ago Kristen Horler found herself in a position where she didn’t want to drop her child off at daycare and go to work. So she started working
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One entrepreneur has gotten really niche recently with his up and coming business, Hockey-Mama, reports StarTribune.com. Minneapolis ad man Doug deGrood has developed an Internet retail site devoted to hockey moms called, not surprisingly, Hockey Mama (hockey-mama.com). The apparel includes stocking hats, beanies, baseball caps, jackets and fleece vests bearing the Hockey Mama logo. According
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The Irish Franchise Magazine: Start your own for €35,000. Are there any on going charges / percentages? They do not take a percentage of your turnover. However they do have a low monthly management fee to cover their administration costs €100.00 + VAT. Is a Formula Fun Party suitable for you? Fed up with the
Globe and Mail: People franchise their businesses for three main reasons. The first, and probably most important, is profit. The second reason centres on strengthening your team. By expanding through franchising, franchisors are utilizing the skills, entrepreneurial talents, and, dare I say, the sweat equity of franchisees, who are prepared to work harder than employees
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PR Web: In spite of the country’s ongoing economic woes, franchising continues to be one of the best ways to start a business and several industries are thriving even in a weak economy, according to franchise industry representatives. Senior services already are one of the fastest growing of those markets and, with the first Baby
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