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Michele Marrinan

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Community Portal Franchise Launches

MyCity.com Brings Together America's Communities By Launching the World's First and Largest Local Community Portal Franchise

New Gingiss Franchisee Has Entrepreneurial Roots

James Cassels always knew he would take over the family business someday. What he didn't know was that he would later become a franchisee.

IFA Plans Celebration of Small Business Franchising

National Franchising Week will feature committee meetings, political visits and small business awards.

Hotel Franchise Goes Virtual

Marriott to Offer High-Speed Internet Access In Guest Rooms, Meeting Rooms and Business Centers. STSN System is 50 Times Faster Than Conventional Modems

Working Mother Recognizes Gymboree Franchises

You’d expect a child-oriented franchise to go out of its way to please its clients. But its employees? True to its mission of serving children, Gymboree has been good to its workers—two-thirds of whom are working moms.

Buying a Franchise? Investigate Before You Invest

For those who recognize franchising’s potential, the decision to acquire a franchised small business is easy. But how do you know which one to buy? According to the International Franchise Association, you should ask yourself several key questions.

Insty-Prints Brings Interactivity to Franchisees

Business printing franchise leverages the power of the Internet with WebRamp Products.

10 Tips for Buying an Existing Franchise

Buying an existing franchise gives you a ready-made customer base, employees and suppliers. The buying process, however, is no cake walk. Here’s some guidance from a business broker that has seen franchising from both sides.

Spotlight: Janssen Ellison Co. Launches New Franchise Site

Looking for a good overview of franchising? Check out a new site from franchise consultancy Janssen Ellison Co. You’ll get an interesting perspective on the industry.

Franchise Legislation Part III: Franchisors Talk

Invite Uncle Sam to draw up your franchise contract? No way, say franchisors. They’ll fight to keep him out.

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