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Archive for 2009/11


Will the Franchising Industry Ever Rebound?

You know, generally speaking when there is a recession the franchising industry takes off like a rocket ship. This is because so many people are laid off from corporate America, the jobs are not coming back fast enough, and people know that they have to find something to do for a living. Often, if they […]

What Does a Franchise Consultant - Franchise Developer Do? And Why Would I Need One?

If you have a business that has proven to be successful, especially if you have a retail site, chances are that customers have asked you, “Are you a franchise?” And when you say no - that you own the business independently, then they promptly say that they would be interested in buying it if you […]

Franchising an Equipment Rental Business - Is it a Smart Business Model?

If you own an equipment rental business should you franchise it? That is to say, if you are a small business owner and you have a successful equipment rental business, perhaps several branches in several different cities, and they are all making money, despite this outrageous recession which has taken a huge hit on your […]