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If you want to be your own boss and start your own business ... there are some definite advantages to franchising. In fact, according to statistics by the US Department of Consumer Affairs, franchise opportunities have over a 90% success ratio. The articles featured here are devoted to all kinds of franchise topics and will prove to be essential to any budding entrepreneur.

Why Some Franchise Businesses Struggle

Submitted by admin on Mon, 2010-05-17 08:59
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One of the major reasons the franchise business model is so popular is that fact that most franchise opportunities are successful. In fact, according to statistics by the US Department of Consumer Affairs, franchise business opportunities have over a 90% success ratio. What this also means is that approximately 10% fail or are in jeopardy of losing money. As such, this enlightening article is “essential reading” for anyone thinking about investing in a franchise business. The author discusses the abilities and characteristics the potential franchisor needs to be successful.


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Questions You Should Ask a Franchisor

Submitted by Professional Growth on Mon, 2010-05-03 15:23
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Franchising pros agree: before buying into any franchise business unit you need to carefully evaluate all aspects of the opportunity being presented. But if you are new to the franchise way of doing business, you may not know how to go about this or know what challenging questions you need to ask. This insightful article will prove to be invaluable in adequately scrutinizing any franchise opportunity. Here you will find practical guidance on questions you need to ask about the many elements of the business and the ancillary franchising fees involved.


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Is a Cleaning Franchise for You?

Submitted by Professional Growth on Mon, 2010-05-03 10:48
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If you are thinking about becoming your own boss and purchasing a business opportunity; this comprehensive article will make you think twice about buying into a cleaning or maintenance franchise. Why? Due to changes in contemporary society outlined in this article, residential and commercial cleaning franchises are fast becoming a vital part of a growing and highly profitable industry. As such, forward-thinking entrepreneurs are embracing cleaning franchises for a myriad of reasons explored here.


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History of Franchising

Submitted by Professional Growth on Wed, 2010-04-28 11:15
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Franchising can be confusing at times. It is unclear who owns the business, who benefits if it succeeds, and who is liable if it fails. This in-depth article examines franchises from their origins to the present day; giving a detailed history, an explanation of how the business is organized, and an examination of the pros and cons of starting a franchise. Everything you ever needed to know is presented clearly and succinctly in this article.


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Spotlight on Automotive Franchises

Submitted by Professional Growth on Mon, 2010-04-26 16:07
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America is a nation on wheels. And sooner or later, every vehicle on the road is going to need some kind of repair or maintenance procedure. No wonder automotive franchise business opportunities are so popular! If you have ever thought about owning your own automotive business, this information-packed article will get you up to speed with what’s happening in the automotive franchise industry. The author mentions a host of auto-based businesses many of which can be home-based.


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Home Based Franchises

Submitted by Professional Growth on Thu, 2010-04-22 15:37
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This dynamic article talks about the profit potential that home based franchise business opportunities hold, and what advantages they offer as opposed to other types of franchises. The author compares non-franchise at home opportunities to franchise ones using the information marketing business model. With a non-franchise operation, the problem is you have to develop your own business plan via trial and error and don’t have marketing support.


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Evaluating a Restaurant Franchise

Submitted by Professional Growth on Thu, 2010-04-15 13:43
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This concise, easy-to-understand article is written for those exploring restaurant franchise opportunities. You will see both sides of the restaurant franchise business model. As such, you will gain a fresh, new perspective for evaluating this most popular kind of franchise business opportunity. It explains how the many advantages of a franchise brand translate into a better probability of success. As with any franchise business unit, with a restaurant franchise you are not only buying into a name brand, but a proven business formula for success.


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Franchise Opportunities: Vital Questions

Submitted by Professional Growth on Tue, 2010-04-13 16:33
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If you are serious about buying a franchise business opportunity, you definitely need to do some serious investigating. If you are like most budding entrepreneurs, you may not even know what questions to ask! With the guidance this power-packed article offers – it’s just like having a franchise expert standing over your shoulder guiding you every step of the way. The author addresses questions about the “life cycle” of the franchise opportunity and when it is acceptable to think about those based on new ideas.


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How to Evaluate Home Based Franchises

Submitted by Professional Growth on Tue, 2010-04-13 10:36
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One of the most attractive features of the franchise business model is the range of opportunities it offers. While many of the larger franchises may require hundreds of thousands of dollars to invest – an enthusiastic entrepreneur can start a home based franchise with a very manageable and modest budget. This insightful article provides a balanced look at franchises you can operate from your home. The author presents an array of questions that potential home franchise buyers should pounder before taking action.


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Choosing a Coffee Shop Franchise

Submitted by Professional Growth on Thu, 2010-04-08 10:15
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From coast-to-coast, millions of people wouldn’t dream of starting their day without a good cup of coffee. And for an ever increasing number of coffee aficionados, they enjoy their “jolt of java” at a franchise coffee shop. If you have ever considered owning and operating a coffee shop, this comprehensive article will give you practical guidance on how to evaluate this type of franchise business opportunity. Actually, there are some very solid business reasons why a coffee franchise has a competitive advantage over an independent retail outlet.


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