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What Are the Franchisee Roles and Responsibilities?

As a franchisee, you’ll be running your own business, but with the support and guidance of a proven brand. But what are the franchisee roles in this partnership? What do you supply? The short answer:…

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9 Franchise Opportunities You Can Own for Under $50k

If you’re dreaming of starting your own business and being your own boss but don’t have a large amount of cash to invest, you’re not alone. Many aspiring entrepreneurs are looking for affordable, low-risk opportunities…

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Want to Open a Burger Franchise? Pros and Cons

Opening a burger franchise can be an exciting opportunity for entrepreneurs looking to enter the fast-food industry with the support of an established brand. Burgers will never go out of style and the market skews…

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Is a Kona Ice Franchise the Right Opportunity for You?

Starting a food franchise can be an exciting venture, offering the chance to leverage an established brand while enjoying the support and guidance of an experienced franchisor. One such opportunity is the Kona Ice franchise,…

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How to Buy a Franchise: Your Beginning Steps

So, you think you want to buy a franchise, but don’t know where to start? In this comprehensive guide, we will walk you through how to find a list of available franchises by location, the…

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The Mompreneur Franchise: Opportunities on a $100,000 Investment

The concept of a “mompreneur franchise” is becoming increasingly popular, offering mothers the chance to balance their entrepreneurial ambitions with family responsibilities. Let’s say you can come up with $100,000, either on your own or…

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7 Don’ts of Starting a Franchise: Key Pitfalls to Avoid

Starting a franchise can be both lucrative and seemingly easy. It offers the promise of using a proven successful model and leveraging that brand recognition. However, the path to franchising is fraught with potential pitfalls…

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Franchise vs. Chain: What’s the Difference?

Do you ever feel like there just aren’t enough hours to do all the work at your job? Are you suffocating underneath your boss’s never-ending list of tasks and demands piling up faster than you…

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Can You Get a Food Franchise Under 50k?

Owning a fast food franchise can be one of the best ways to become a successful entrepreneur. Luckily, there are over 750,000 franchises in the United States alone. You may be thinking that it could take a…

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Thinking of Owning A Franchise? Pros and Cons to Start

If you want to start your own business but don’t want to start from scratch, franchising could be the way to go. Owning a franchise means you get to be your own boss and run…

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