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The Iowa Franchise Act Stands
Think the Iowa Franchise Act has nothing to do with you? Think again. This Midwest law is having widespread ramifications for franchises across the country.
franchise • franchisor • franchisee • franchising • iowa franchise act
Think the Iowa Franchise Act has nothing to do with you? Think again. This Midwest law is having widespread ramifications for franchises across the country.
franchise • franchisor • franchisee • franchising • iowa franchise act
The Franchisor's Training: Is it Enough?
One of the greatest reasons franchises succeed is that the franchisee is following a proven plan. However, that's useless if the training is inadequate.
franchising • franchisor • franchise training • franchise success • franchise opportunities
One of the greatest reasons franchises succeed is that the franchisee is following a proven plan. However, that's useless if the training is inadequate.
franchising • franchisor • franchise training • franchise success • franchise opportunities
Franchise Fees Explained
When a franchisee signs on, he's often buying a well-packaged business system. Beyond the initial purchase, though, there are recurring fees in most franchise agreements.
franchising • franchise fees • franchise businesses • small business • business fees
When a franchisee signs on, he's often buying a well-packaged business system. Beyond the initial purchase, though, there are recurring fees in most franchise agreements.
franchising • franchise fees • franchise businesses • small business • business fees
Finding Healthy Franchisors
Finding the right franchise is the critical first step to franchise success. But wading through information, spin and financial documents to find a healthy one is key.
franchise success • franchise opportunity • healthy franchises • best franchises • top franchises
Finding the right franchise is the critical first step to franchise success. But wading through information, spin and financial documents to find a healthy one is key.
franchise success • franchise opportunity • healthy franchises • best franchises • top franchises
Franchising Explained
Today, one in every four new businesses is a franchise. And 90% of them are in the business five years later. So, there's no doubt that franchising works. But how?
small business • franchising • business opportunity • starting a business • franchise opportunity
Today, one in every four new businesses is a franchise. And 90% of them are in the business five years later. So, there's no doubt that franchising works. But how?
small business • franchising • business opportunity • starting a business • franchise opportunity
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.
franchising • franchisor • franchisee • legislation • dislcosure documents
Invite Uncle Sam to draw up your franchise contract? No way, say franchisors. They’ll fight to keep him out.
franchising • franchisor • franchisee • legislation • dislcosure documents
Franchisor Focus: JoAnne Shaw, The Coffee Beanery
Most franchisors were entrepreneurs once themselves. Take JoAnne Shaw, of The Coffee Beanery. She still remembers what it's like to go it alone.
franchisor • franchisee • franchising • coffee •
Most franchisors were entrepreneurs once themselves. Take JoAnne Shaw, of The Coffee Beanery. She still remembers what it's like to go it alone.
franchisor • franchisee • franchising • coffee •
Franchising and the Law, Part I: Another Bill Heads to Congress
Franchisee advocates have been trying to build a level playing field for years. Franchisors have opposed every attempt to regulate the industry. With a bipartisan bill introduced at the end of the 105th Congress and a new bill scheduled for release in the next few weeks, both parties are holding their breaths.
franchising • franchisor • franchisee • law • contract
Franchisee advocates have been trying to build a level playing field for years. Franchisors have opposed every attempt to regulate the industry. With a bipartisan bill introduced at the end of the 105th Congress and a new bill scheduled for release in the next few weeks, both parties are holding their breaths.
franchising • franchisor • franchisee • law • contract
Franchise Regs Part 2: Franchisee Advocates Take to the Hill
When it comes to the rights of franchisees, Susan Kezios speaks her mind. The industry, she says, needs to be regulated.
franchise • franchising • franchisor • franchisee • legislation
When it comes to the rights of franchisees, Susan Kezios speaks her mind. The industry, she says, needs to be regulated.
franchise • franchising • franchisor • franchisee • legislation
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.
franchisor • franchise • broker • buyer • seller
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.
franchisor • franchise • broker • buyer • seller
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.
franchisor • franchising • royalties • disclosure documents • uniform franchise offering circular
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.
franchisor • franchising • royalties • disclosure documents • uniform franchise offering circular
Choice Hotels Tries to Earn Franchisee Trust
It’s no secret that franchising has its share of strife. Franchisors and franchisees, after all, don’t always see eye to eye. Choice Hotels is trying to head off conflict within its system with a new Franchise Trust Pact.
franchise • franchisor • franchisee • hotel • choice hotels
It’s no secret that franchising has its share of strife. Franchisors and franchisees, after all, don’t always see eye to eye. Choice Hotels is trying to head off conflict within its system with a new Franchise Trust Pact.
franchise • franchisor • franchisee • hotel • choice hotels
Deciphering the UFOC
The Uniform Franchise Offering Circular is a peculiar animal, one rarely understood by prospective franchisees. Here's a quick guide.
ufoc • uniform • franchise • offering • circular
The Uniform Franchise Offering Circular is a peculiar animal, one rarely understood by prospective franchisees. Here's a quick guide.
ufoc • uniform • franchise • offering • circular
Drive Your Franchise To Success, Part I
Looking for the best route to success? Map it out by identifying what works for your franchise.
franchising • franchisee • franchisor • success • market
Looking for the best route to success? Map it out by identifying what works for your franchise.
franchising • franchisee • franchisor • success • market
Drive Your Franchise To Success, Part II
Looking for the best route to success? Map it out by identifying what works for your franchise.
franchising • franchise • franchisor • franchisee • drivers
Looking for the best route to success? Map it out by identifying what works for your franchise.
franchising • franchise • franchisor • franchisee • drivers
Drive Your Franchise To Success, Part III
Looking for the best route to success? Map it out by identifying what works for your franchise.
franchise • franchisee • franchisor • franchising • success
Looking for the best route to success? Map it out by identifying what works for your franchise.
franchise • franchisee • franchisor • franchising • success
Financing A Franchise
You've finally decided to take the plunge into franchising! But before you start celebrating, here's a sobering thought: you still have to pay for the franchise. Here's how.
franchise • franchising • franchisee • franchisor • financing
You've finally decided to take the plunge into franchising! But before you start celebrating, here's a sobering thought: you still have to pay for the franchise. Here's how.
franchise • franchising • franchisee • franchisor • financing
Franchisee Spotlight: Kerren Sargent, Cookies By Design
What's it really like to own a franchise? What does it take to make it work? Get it straight from someone who knows--Kerren Sargent, a long-time Cookies By Design franchisee.
franchise • franchising • franchisee • franchisor • cookies
What's it really like to own a franchise? What does it take to make it work? Get it straight from someone who knows--Kerren Sargent, a long-time Cookies By Design franchisee.
franchise • franchising • franchisee • franchisor • cookies
Franchising: A Good Fit
IFA-SBA Join Forces to Promote Business Ownership
ifa • sba • franchise • franchising • franchisor
IFA-SBA Join Forces to Promote Business Ownership
ifa • sba • franchise • franchising • franchisor
Franchisubg Goes Online
If you think franchising is too stodgy for the Internet, think again. The industry is embracing the internet in a variety of ways.
franchise • franchisor • franchisee • franchising • internet
If you think franchising is too stodgy for the Internet, think again. The industry is embracing the internet in a variety of ways.
franchise • franchisor • franchisee • franchising • internet
Getting the Most out of Franchise Expos
Headed to one of those franchise expos? Don't leave until you've read this quick guide to maximizing the experience.
franchise • franchising • franchisor • franchisee • expo
Headed to one of those franchise expos? Don't leave until you've read this quick guide to maximizing the experience.
franchise • franchising • franchisor • franchisee • expo
IFA Plans Celebration of Small Business Franchising
National Franchising Week will feature committee meetings, political visits and small business awards.
franchising • franchise • franchisor • franchisee • small business
National Franchising Week will feature committee meetings, political visits and small business awards.
franchising • franchise • franchisor • franchisee • small business
IFA Study Provides Comprehensive View of Franchising
Franchise study looks at turnover rates, franchisee fees, initial investment, and more.
franchise • franchising • franchisor • franchisee • turnover rate
Franchise study looks at turnover rates, franchisee fees, initial investment, and more.
franchise • franchising • franchisor • franchisee • turnover rate
IHOP Franchisee Stacks Up a Life
She started as a waitress at the local IHOP. Today, 36 years later, she owns four of them.
franchise • franchisor • franchisee • ihop
She started as a waitress at the local IHOP. Today, 36 years later, she owns four of them.
franchise • franchisor • franchisee • ihop
MBE-iShip.com Follow the Wave of Internet Alliances
Mail Boxes, Etc., and iShip.com have developed an online delivery solution that marries bricks and mortar with interactivity.
franchise • franchising • franchisor • franchisee • online
Mail Boxes, Etc., and iShip.com have developed an online delivery solution that marries bricks and mortar with interactivity.
franchise • franchising • franchisor • franchisee • online
Mentoring Program Targets Women
Franchising hasn't always been kind to women. But the industry's old-boy network may be changing, thanks in part to a new women's mentoring program from Churchs Chicken.
franchise • franchising • franchisee • franchisor • churchs
Franchising hasn't always been kind to women. But the industry's old-boy network may be changing, thanks in part to a new women's mentoring program from Churchs Chicken.
franchise • franchising • franchisee • franchisor • churchs
Online Grocer Sets Sights on Franchising
Franchising is getting quite trendy these days. One of the latest companies to file a UFOC is an online grocer.
franchising • franchisor • franchisee • internet • web
Franchising is getting quite trendy these days. One of the latest companies to file a UFOC is an online grocer.
franchising • franchisor • franchisee • internet • web
Researching A Franchise
So you've found the perfect franchise--or so you think. Make sure you follow your head, not your heart on this one. Follow these steps to researching a franchise.
franchise • franchisor • franchisee • research • interview
So you've found the perfect franchise--or so you think. Make sure you follow your head, not your heart on this one. Follow these steps to researching a franchise.
franchise • franchisor • franchisee • research • interview
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.
franchising • franchisor • franchise consultancy
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.
franchising • franchisor • franchise consultancy
Tax Relief on the Table
Franchisees may feel and work like other entrepreneurs, but they don’t enjoy the same tax benefits. A congressman from Kentucky aims to change that with the Small Business Franchise Tax Relief Act of 1999.
franchise • franchisor • franchisee • tax • taxes
Franchisees may feel and work like other entrepreneurs, but they don’t enjoy the same tax benefits. A congressman from Kentucky aims to change that with the Small Business Franchise Tax Relief Act of 1999.
franchise • franchisor • franchisee • tax • taxes
The Dating Scene
Are you one of those people who are always trying to set up your friends? You hate to see lonely people? Have I got the franchise for you. At Together and The Right One, you can play matchmaker for hundreds of willing clients.
franchising • franchisor • franchisee • matchmaking • dating
Are you one of those people who are always trying to set up your friends? You hate to see lonely people? Have I got the franchise for you. At Together and The Right One, you can play matchmaker for hundreds of willing clients.
franchising • franchisor • franchisee • matchmaking • dating
7 Keys to Franchise Success
It's been said before, but it's worth repeating: franchise success comes to those who are willing to work for it. The franchisor only provides the plan.
franchise success • franchising • franchise business • small business success • starting a franchise
It's been said before, but it's worth repeating: franchise success comes to those who are willing to work for it. The franchisor only provides the plan.
franchise success • franchising • franchise business • small business success • starting a franchise
A Franchise Primer
If you're concerned about your career path, worried about layoffs or tired of doing more with less, you may be thinking of quitting and opening your own business.
starting a franchise • owning my own business • opening a business • franchise tips • franchise industry
If you're concerned about your career path, worried about layoffs or tired of doing more with less, you may be thinking of quitting and opening your own business.
starting a franchise • owning my own business • opening a business • franchise tips • franchise industry
New Rules in Franchise Disclosure
It's more than alphabet soup. In a major overhaul of the franchise industry, the Federal Trade Commission has mandated changes in what potential franchisees will learn.
franchise agreement • franchise disclosure document • franchise ufoc • franchise law • top franchises
It's more than alphabet soup. In a major overhaul of the franchise industry, the Federal Trade Commission has mandated changes in what potential franchisees will learn.
franchise agreement • franchise disclosure document • franchise ufoc • franchise law • top franchises
Steps for Franchise Success
Merely starting a franchise doesn't guarantee success. Granted, the franchisor provides a proven path, but its up to the franchisee to choose to follow it.
starting a franchise • franchise success • franchise opportunity • franchise business • starting a business
Merely starting a franchise doesn't guarantee success. Granted, the franchisor provides a proven path, but its up to the franchisee to choose to follow it.
starting a franchise • franchise success • franchise opportunity • franchise business • starting a business
A Checklist to Evaluate a Franchise
Questions, questions: The decision to start a business can be full of them. But when comparing several potential franchises, a good list leads to the best decision.
select a franchise • top franchises • best franchises • picking a franchise • franchise opportunity
Questions, questions: The decision to start a business can be full of them. But when comparing several potential franchises, a good list leads to the best decision.
select a franchise • top franchises • best franchises • picking a franchise • franchise opportunity
Franchise Agreement Needs Caution
The franchise agreement spells out the terms of your relationship with the franchisor and likely will be signed for a 10-year term. So pay extra attention to these areas.
franchise • franchise agreement • franchise attorney • buying a franchise • starting a franchise
The franchise agreement spells out the terms of your relationship with the franchisor and likely will be signed for a 10-year term. So pay extra attention to these areas.
franchise • franchise agreement • franchise attorney • buying a franchise • starting a franchise
Benefits and Responsibilites of Franchise Owners
The benefit of franchising is that the franchisee starts with a business model and established brand name. Protecting that name is up to all franchisees.
franchisee • franchising • franchises • starting a business • opening a franchise
The benefit of franchising is that the franchisee starts with a business model and established brand name. Protecting that name is up to all franchisees.
franchisee • franchising • franchises • starting a business • opening a franchise
Franchisees Opening Multiple Sites
It used to be that a franchisee owned one location and ran it and was happy as an owner operator. These days, though, entrepreneurs with bigger visions are franchising.
franchise area developer • open a franchise • franchise master developer • franchise success • franchising
It used to be that a franchisee owned one location and ran it and was happy as an owner operator. These days, though, entrepreneurs with bigger visions are franchising.
franchise area developer • open a franchise • franchise master developer • franchise success • franchising
Pros and Cons of a Franchise Agreement
Getting on to the franchise bandwagon can be very profitable provided one avoids all pitfalls along the route.
pros and cons • franchise agreement • franchisee • franchisor • parent company
Getting on to the franchise bandwagon can be very profitable provided one avoids all pitfalls along the route.
pros and cons • franchise agreement • franchisee • franchisor • parent company
Courting a Franchise System: How to Pick the Right One
So you've decided to buy a franchise. Now here's the hard part: which one should you choose? Here are some basic tops to help you decide.
franchise • franchising • buy • international franchise association • great american cookie company
So you've decided to buy a franchise. Now here's the hard part: which one should you choose? Here are some basic tops to help you decide.
franchise • franchising • buy • international franchise association • great american cookie company
Are You Cut Out for Franchising?
If you are tired of your corporate job, or fearing a layoff, you might be considering starting your own business.
starting a franchise • opening a franchise • quitting my job • starting a business • top franchises
If you are tired of your corporate job, or fearing a layoff, you might be considering starting your own business.
starting a franchise • opening a franchise • quitting my job • starting a business • top franchises
Creative Ways to Finance a Franchise
Many people dream of owning their own business someday. But one thing usually stands in the doorway between dreams and reality: cash.
franchise • financing a new business • small business loans • franchise funding • franchise financing
Many people dream of owning their own business someday. But one thing usually stands in the doorway between dreams and reality: cash.
franchise • financing a new business • small business loans • franchise funding • franchise financing
How to Select the Right Franchise Business
When looking to buy a franchise, entrepreneurs research business opportunities, visit franchise trade shows and consider their interests to find the best business to buy.
franchise • franchise trade show • buy a franchise • franchisee • best franchise
When looking to buy a franchise, entrepreneurs research business opportunities, visit franchise trade shows and consider their interests to find the best business to buy.
franchise • franchise trade show • buy a franchise • franchisee • best franchise
Beyond McDonald's: A Look at Franchising Today
This is an overview of franchising as it exists today. Subsquent articles would include such articles as "What is Franchising?" "Is Franchising For You?" "Researching a Franchise" "Navigating the UFOC," etc.
franchising • franchise • franchisor • franchisee • business
This is an overview of franchising as it exists today. Subsquent articles would include such articles as "What is Franchising?" "Is Franchising For You?" "Researching a Franchise" "Navigating the UFOC," etc.
franchising • franchise • franchisor • franchisee • business
Are You Franchisee Material?
Not every business idea is franchise-worthy and not every entrepreneur is franchise material. Do you have what it takes?
starting a franchise • best franchises • franchise material • franchise success • franchising
Not every business idea is franchise-worthy and not every entrepreneur is franchise material. Do you have what it takes?
starting a franchise • best franchises • franchise material • franchise success • franchising
How to Start a Franchise
Many entrepreneurs dream of starting a business but have an aversion to high risk. Franchising may be an option worth considering for savvy entrepreneurs.
franchise • franchises • small business • franchise opportunities • franchise businesses
Many entrepreneurs dream of starting a business but have an aversion to high risk. Franchising may be an option worth considering for savvy entrepreneurs.
franchise • franchises • small business • franchise opportunities • franchise businesses
Find the Right Franchise
When you are starting a franchise, you must become a detective before you can become a business owner.
choosing a franchise • starting a franchise • starting a business • franchise opportunities • picking a franchise
When you are starting a franchise, you must become a detective before you can become a business owner.
choosing a franchise • starting a franchise • starting a business • franchise opportunities • picking a franchise
Ready to Own Your Own Business?
The economy is shaky and corporations are issuing layoffs and then requiring those who remain to do more with less. The pressure is enough to force many out.
starting a business • business opportunity • franchising • franchises • franchise opportunity
The economy is shaky and corporations are issuing layoffs and then requiring those who remain to do more with less. The pressure is enough to force many out.
starting a business • business opportunity • franchising • franchises • franchise opportunity
Franchise Consultants Helpful
There are literally thousands of potential franchise opportunities to sift through. It can be overwhelming to someone considering opening a business.
franchise consultant • franchise opportunity • finding a franchise • franchises for sale • best franchises
There are literally thousands of potential franchise opportunities to sift through. It can be overwhelming to someone considering opening a business.
franchise consultant • franchise opportunity • finding a franchise • franchises for sale • best franchises
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