Franchise Articles

Mar 11, 2013

The Top Military Friendly Franchises

The right top military franchise for an armed forces member depends on their personal circumstances including what they are interested in and how much money they have available to invest in a...

Mar 11, 2013

Questions To Ask Before Signing A Lease

Renting a space for your franchise location is a significant commitment. Before you sign on the dotted line, make preparations for lease negotiations with the landlord by making a list of the...

Mar 11, 2013

How Much Money Do Franchises Make?

Your first question as a franchisee is probably the most popular one: "How much will I make?" Franchisers usually won't or can't give numbers for earnings and for a good reason. It's...

Mar 11, 2013

Franchising Defined

When people think of the concept of franchising, they often think of franchise successes such as McDonald's or Burger King. Many people think that these fast food giants originated the concept of...

Mar 11, 2013

What Attracts Women to Franchising

Franchising offers an incredible opportunity for women to start their own successful businesses. Women have characteristics that are ideal for franchising and allow them to excel in this business...

Mar 11, 2013

Home-Based Franchises for Moms

If you are a stay-at-home mom, you don't have to give up your time with your children just to start a fulfilling career. You can own your own business and make a steady income to support your family...

Mar 11, 2013

Preparing to Seek Franchise Funding

The established success of a well-known franchise can make it easier to secure financing. However, you will still need to be prepared when talking with a lender. Getting turned down for a...

Mar 11, 2013

Financing your Franchise Purchase

After you've found the right franchise for you, you'll need to finance the required starting costs. Although there are many franchising financing options available, what will work the best for you...

Mar 11, 2013

Franchise Disclosure Documents Explained

Once you've researched franchise opportunities and have identified possibilities based on your results and investment level, you'll need to make contact. At this point, you'll enter the legal side of...

Mar 11, 2013

Pros & Cons of a Start-up Franchise

You've saved your money, you've done your research and you've decided to become a franchise owner. There's just one step left: you need to choose a business to buy into. Is it better to invest in...

Mar 11, 2013

What You Need To Know About Multi-Unit Franchising

The numbers tell the story: multi-unit franchising is, without question, the biggest growth trend in today's franchise industry. According to the franchise services firm FRANdata, approximately...

Mar 11, 2013

Be Part of a Winning Team

Choosing a proven franchise system can drastically improve your chance at success. However, a franchise isn't an automatic guarantee of success in the business if the system doesn't have a sound plan....

Mar 11, 2013

Completing Your Due Diligence

You should never jump into a business opportunity without doing sufficient research on the market and financing, even if the opportunity is coming from a well-known franchise. A franchise company...

Mar 11, 2013

Common Mistakes to Avoid in Franchising

Opening a franchise can be both exciting and lucrative. In some cases, individuals are excited to get started and often rush through the process. Unfortunately, there are several common pitfalls...

Mar 11, 2013

Why Franchisor Leadership Matters

When it comes to the success of any given, leadership is one of the most important factors. Every company needs someone with vision and integrity that will lead his or her team to achievement and...

Mar 11, 2013

How to Shop at a Franchise Show

A franchise exposition show is a convenient way for you to shop for and compare different franchise opportunities. Since the primary goal of the salespeople is to sell their respective franchise,...

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