The future of franchising is looking bright: In September, the U.S. Census Bureau reported that 10.5 percent of all businesses with paid employees were franchises in 2007, the latest data year, and that they generated a staggering $1.3 trillion in annual sales. Where is franchising headed next? Entrepreneur.com identified 10 categories as the industries to […]
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For every person there is a browser that suits their needs. For anyone that feels that Google Chrome is the best browser for them, PC World has recently listed 5 free business apps that can make it that much more useful. The Chrome Web Store has not been open long, but there are already plenty
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Candy How sweet it is. Even in a recession, candy has been a luxury that many people can still afford. “Chocolate is a comfort food,” says Dan Johnson, owner of Choco-Logo in Buffalo, New York, which has seen retail sales rise 30 percent since last year. The confectionery industry, as a whole, grew 3.7 percent
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As more businesses move online and more jobs come into existence based upon these moves, it’s not a surprise that the number of people working from their home office is rising. This infographic by ContactMe drives home the numbers and puts it into perspective. Photo by ContactMe.
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Receiving a discount by purchasing a membership is not uncommon. Some popular stores, like Sam’s Club, is known for using this kind of approach. Team National uses a similar concept. With a membership, the person that purchased it and their family members can purchase a variety of products or services at a discount. They can
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The State Journal-Register (blog): When work now under way at the Clear Lake Avenue McDonald’s is finished around March 1, it should look like the Jefferson Street McDonald’s that was newly constructed in 2008. “This is kind of a pilot program with McDonald’s Corporation. What we’re doing is re-imaging the store,†said franchisee Rick McGraw
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PitchEngine: Effective January 1, 2011, The Growth Coach, a national franchise of small business coaches with a presence in more than 140 markets, is implementing a series of changes to the franchise system’s corporate leadership team that will position it well for continued growth and international expansion. Greg Scheingold, current Vice President of Operations for
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IFA: Small Business Administration Administrator Karen Mills has announced the newly redesigned SBA website, which includes SBA Direct, a new Web tool designed to help small businesses start up, succeed and grow. SBA Direct provides relevant and targeted information on running a business, including steps involved in getting started, business growth strategies and how to
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Eat Out Magazine: During a six month pilot, McDonald’s aims to employ 10 ex-service men and women, working closely with ForceSelect to match the skills of ex-service personnel to opportunities within the company. This includes restaurant vacancies, head office jobs and even franchise opportunities – a chance for people to own one or more McDonald’s
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FranchiseWorks.com: Hair Salon Franchise Opportunities Great Clips Records its 100th New Franchise Owner for the Year. Great Clips, Inc., the world’s largest hair salon franchise brand, welcomed its 100th new franchise owner to its hair care franchise system for 2010. “This is a great achievement for our company, our franchise team, and our more than
