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Does the Franchisor’s Web Presence Help You or Hurt You?

When you’re choosing the best franchises for your review, you’ll do plenty of research, including online research about the franchise. When you look at the franchisor’s website, though, you may need to look at it from two different points of view.

Franchise Choice and Shiny Things

Some people call it “Bright Shiny Object Syndrome” and some just say they’re easily distracted by shiny things, but most of us can recognize the phenomenon.

Animal Magnetism Pays Off in Franchising

No matter the season, weather or mood, pets provide unconditional love and apparently the same holds true if you own a pet related franchise. Businesses in this industry offer a steady income stream regardless of the economy.

Hottest Trends in Franchising

What are the hottest trends in franchising? Think of franchising as a funnel, and let’s look at the trends with the broadest application first and move down toward the narrowest trends.

Choosing a Franchise: Home Based or Not?

The scene is a corporate office, and the character says, “The guy works from home.” The scene quickly shifts—you know you’re about to see the man working from home, but what exactly are you expecting to see?

KPIs for Franchises

Before you invest in a franchise, you do plenty of research, looking at the financial health and performance of the corporation and of individual franchises. How will you measure the health and performance of your own franchise business?

Franchising Boosts Non-Profit Cash Crunch

Non-profits are looking to diversify their holdings, income levels and opportunities to offer assistance to those they already serve for the same reason—franchises can be a profitable and worthwhile addition to any business investment portfolio.

Researching Franchise Opportunities

A recent survey of franchisees found that many of them were surprised by their experiences. On reflection, they said, they realized that they should have asked more questions.

Using an EB-5 or E-2 Visa to Establish a Business in the U.S.

In this week’s blog edition, FranNet tackles a subject that has been in the news quite a bit lately. The focus? How can you invest or own a franchise if you are not a U.S. citizen?

Fast Food Franchises Under Fire

Quick service restaurants make up one of the largest pieces of the franchise business opportunity pie. Or cupcake, cookie pizza, burger, or dish of your choice.

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