Does A Franchise Meet Your Needs?

Do you look forward to Friday afternoon or Monday morning? Perhaps that's the true litmus test of happiness. If you're thinking about the fact that there's... more



Roles And Responsibilities Of Franchisees And Franchisors
Posted by: Admin Post on July 30, 2009
Author: Bob Richman

In the franchise system, there are two roles: franchisee and franchisor. The two work together to create and expand a successful business concept. So what role does each play in relation to the oth... more



Are You A Potential Franchisee?
Posted by: Admin Post on July 29, 2009
Author: The Franchise Guide

Because a franchise system is a symbiotic relationship, franchisors spend as much time studying you as you researching about them.  Yes you may bring in added income and aid the expansion pl... more



Franchise Opportunity - 5 Questions to Ask About The Franchise
Posted by: Admin Post on July 28, 2009
Author: Dennis Schooley

Franchising has become one of the most important and effective business growth strategies in the past quarter century. Although franchise system development dates back centuries to the times when m... more



Why are Franchises so Successful?
Posted by: Admin Post on July 28, 2009
Author: Tom Parsley

Did you know that 97% of all franchises opened during the past 5 years are still open? Compare that to the fact that less than 50% of non-franchised businesses are still open after the same timefra... more



The Perfect Fit: Women & Franchising
Posted by: Admin Post on July 27, 2009
Author: Darcie Harris

An interesting combination of factors at this time in history may be the reason so many women are turning to franchising to fulfill their entrepreneurial desires. Women’s increased financial ... more



Your Diamond Mine: Past & Present Customers
Posted by: Admin Post on July 27, 2009
Author: Wendy Maynard

In the early 1900's, Reverend Russell Conwell -- founder of Temple University -- gave a popular speech called "Acres of Diamonds." In it, he said: "Your diamonds are not in far distant mountains or... more



Franchises: What's the Exit Strategy?
Posted by: Admin Post on July 22, 2009
Author: Dennis Schooley

At an International Franchising Symposium in London, Peter Holt made the bold statement to his audience of Franchisors that they needed to understand that their business would fail, and in fact all... more



The Secret of Kentucky Fried Chicken Success: The "Secret Recipe" of KFC Success is Actually the Whole Franchise System
Posted by: Admin Post on July 22, 2009
Author: Badrishah

Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) is a very well known restaurant in the world. It is rated at number 60 as the world’s most well known brand by BusinessWeek (McDonalds at number 9 and Nescafe, 23... more



Buying a Franchise in a Recession
Posted by: Admin Post on July 17, 2009
Author: Andre Chernih

When the economy is in the doldrums you may start to wander about your prospects of buying a franchise in a recession.  It is often prompted by the fact that job opportunities are hard ... more



Franchise Opportunity - Questions To Ask The Franchisor
Posted by: Admin Post on July 15, 2009
Author: Dennis Schooley

Finding The Right Franchise

Whether it's hamburgers, pizza, telecom, coffee, Internet, muffler parts, or seniors' services, there are Franchise opportunities available to evaluate. There ar... more



Why Franchising is So Successful
Posted by: Admin Post on July 15, 2009
Author: Jerry Wilkerson

Franchising commands a staggering 43% of the nation’s total retail sales and service dollars. It is an employment engine on fire, and produces wealth right through economic decline. ... more



Franchise Return on Investment
Posted by: Admin Post on July 15, 2009
Author: Lori Kiser-Block

A wise investor, whether he puts money in the stock market or real estate or even collectible figurines, always considers the return he can expect on his investment. This should also be true of more



How Should you Evaluate a Franchise Opportunity?
Posted by: Post Admin on July 14, 2009
Author: Jim Deitz

To improve your probability of success, you must take the time to evaluate yourself, your strengths and weaknesses, and, most importantly, the franchisor and the industry in which it operates.

When you think of becoming a businessperson by making the transition from employee to Franchisee, you don’t generally think in terms of emotional fulfillment. However, in reality, the evaluat... more



What is the Role of a Franchise Broker
Posted by: Post Admin on July 7, 2009
Author: Raymond Lawrence

If you are interested in buying a franchise, it may behoove you to do so through a franchise broker. You should also consider utilizing the advice of a professional franchise consultant.