edited by: Joel Libava,
Franchising Editor
Building on yesterday’s discussion on the future viability of the drive-thru, let’s look at another big 2010 trend in the QSR world. If there are two words that may define the next year and beyond for fast food frachisees, it may be these: “eat cheap”.
Those are the two words [...]
Pet franchises are a franchise sector that confounds many people. It’s remarkable to see all of the franchised businesses that have grown around our love for our pets. But given the situation that the economy is in, many people are unsure if there will be new restrictions on Americans love [...]
There’s a reason that some many motivated and talented entrepreneurs are attracted to food franchises. They’re some of the most visible and popular businesses in the world, dealing with broad swathes of the population in an easy-going and affordable way. They’re so popular, in fact, that convenience store franchises are [...]
As the difficulties in the US automotive industry persist, last June’s exclusive franchise study by Franchise Direct on the automotive franchise sector has become even more relevant. Despite Washington’s efforts to restructure Detroit’s auto manufacturers, car sales continue to stutter as drivers turn to aftermarket franchises to keep their cars [...]
Page rank5What the heck is a green comment?
What can you win?
What are you doing, King?
How does this work?
Experts agree: franchise failure is often the result of improper screening and qualification of franchisee candidates.
In Why Franchises Fail & What to Do About It Part 1, I posted a disturbing ode to franchise failure I [...]
When a franchise location fails, everyone involved loses. Can most franchise failures be prevented?
Whether you are a franchisor, franchisee, future franchisor or franchisee, or service provider to ‘zors and ‘zees, it’s safe to assume that you want to succeed.
In order to understand and implement the principles [...]
I think we’re probably all guilty of beating the ‘recession’ drum to death in the last year or so, but it is still staggering to witness the social changes that are occurring since people were forced to tighten their belts. Even where Thanksgiving is concerned.
Turkey Day takes place this [...]
Following on from a breakdown on the financial benefits of the Canadian market yesterday, we have happened upon more evidence that states that more American franchises are looking to Canada.
“A trend appears to be emerging among U.S.-based franchisors to target the Canadian market first for international expansion. A slow-to-recover [...]
1,500
That's the number of military veterans who have taken advantage of the discounts provided by the 400+ franchisors enrolled in this fantastic small business start-up endeavor.
"Meineke Car Care Centers is extremely proud to have our franchisee, Brian Gadson, recognized as the 1,500th veteran to purchase a franchise under the VetFran" [...]
The Mosquito Squad franchise caught our eye, and may be invited to be featured in the upcoming Top New Franchises guide.
//According to the company, “Mosquito Squad offers an affordable, proven and effective way to control mosquitoes and other insects within the perimeter [...]
I have discussed home-based franchises before, and for good reason. Did you know that successful home-based business owners provide at least 50% of their overall household income?
That means that some home-based business owners (Some of them franchise businesses) could be laughing all the way [...]
In the first part of this story, I showed you how one particular business coaching franchisor went about finding new franchisees. I ended it by telling you that I have known about low-cost opportunities like business coaching for a long time. And [...]
In the first part of this story, I showed you how one particular business coaching franchisor went about finding new franchisees. I ended it by telling you that I have known about low-cost opportunities like business coaching for a long time. And [...]
In the first part of this story, I showed you how one particular business coaching franchisor went about finding new franchisees. I ended it by telling you that I have known about low-cost opportunities like business coaching for a long time. And that I [...]
