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Archive for 2007/09


I Have an Idea for a Business and I Want to Franchise it

Many people wish to figure out a good business model or concept and then franchise the hell out of it. Unfortunately, it is not that easy. As a co-author of “Franchising 101″ and a former Franchisor Founder of a company, many people ask me how they can do the same thing. And they ask if […]

Franchise Opportunities - Financial Redemption or Ruin?

Franchise opportunities are a hot commodity. Business magazines tout the top 10 franchises of this industry and the top 500 franchises overall. The reviews spout promises, the ads are absolutely enticing and financial success beckons behind the shiny promises.
So whats really behind the franchise opportunity curtain? Is purchasing a franchise an act that opens the […]

Dream Your Own Dream

When you are considering owning your own business, a franchise may seem quite appealing. But instead of starting with someone else’s idea, why not start with your own?
There are many positives to owning a franchise, not the least of which is the fact that the name of your business will already be known. But there […]