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Why Are Children Education Franchises on the Rise? What Are Your Best Options?
If you’re looking to own your own business and seek to make a difference in the lives of children in your community, then you’re in luck. Over the last 20 years, education franchises have exploded…
5 Hottest Franchise Options for Veterans and Why
According to the International Franchise Association (IFA), veterans own one out of every seven franchises in the United States. Why? Franchising allows veterans to translate the very same skills and knowledge gained while serving our…
5 Ways to Know if Your Small Business Has Franchise Potential
It’s important as a small business owner to evaluate different options to expand your business in the future. One choice that can be very attractive is franchising. It could allow your business to grow quicker…
Is Franchise Ownership the Right Choice for You?
Being able to work for yourself and not someone else is a compelling idea for many people. You may just be starting your career and dreaming of building a business. Or, you may have had…
What You Need to Know: Registration State vs. Filing State
Every year that goes by, the world seems to get smaller. For anyone in the business realm, expanding out of your area can be as simple as hopping online or creating a website. When that…
Covenant to Non-Compete: What Are the Rules?
As a general rule of thumb, every franchisor will want to build a non-compete into their Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD). Once you give a franchisee the complete playbook to running and operating your successful business…
What Law Applies for Your Franchise Agreement
Did you ever play board games as a kid with a friend who made up the rules? It can be extremely frustrating to finally start making traction only to have the rules change half way…
Financing Your Franchise Investment Through Bank Loans: What You Need to Know
Franchise ownership is an ideal way to make the leap to being a business owner. The great thing about becoming part of a franchise system is that your leap comes with the support and guidance…
Considering Opening a Retail Franchise? Here’s What You Need to Know
While it is true that online shopping has experienced significant growth in recent years, retail shopping in brick and mortar stores remains healthy and by far America’s preferred way to shop. According to “The State…
Is a Home-Based Franchise Right for You?
Have you been thinking about exploring home-based business ideas? If you have found yourself dreaming of working from home, there’s a franchise for that. It’s easy to see why having a home-based business is attractive,…
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