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How to Buy a Franchise With No Money

Did you know that most home-based businesses cost $2,000 to $5,000, with the average micro business needing at least $3,000 to fund initial operations? That price can be much more if you want to own a franchise,…

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Should You Buy a Franchise or Start Your Own Business?

Being a business owner is no small responsibility. It not only requires extensive skills and an understanding of business strategy and management, but it also requires a lot of time, energy, and resources in order…

Franchising and Millennials Go Hand in Hand

First, who are millennials? Well, that depends on who you ask. Many prominent publications disagree on the exact year, but the Pew Research Center says millennials were born between 1981 and 1996. They are the…

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Should You Buy a Franchise After Retirement?

For many of us, we’ve spent years looking forward to retirement, only to find it takes just a few weeks to finish all the projects we have at home and watching daytime TV is not…

6 Signs A Particular Franchise System Isn’t For You

Running a franchise may appear to be a lucrative option for some. However, it can be challenging due to the effort required to be successful.  Choosing a franchise is also equally challenging since you have…

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Expanding Your Franchise Portfolio: Should You Double Down or Diversify?

We’ve all heard the saying that we should never put all our eggs in one basket. This lesson is applicable in so many ways—including franchising. If you rely on a singular source of revenue and…

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Why you Want to Own an Essential Franchise

What does the term “Essential” mean in the franchise universe?  It is a business model that is absolutely necessary to our daily lives. Basically, it is a business that most people cannot do without. Essential…

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How to Make Sure Your Franchise Succeeds

Buying a franchise is one of the most lucrative business decisions you can make. It ranks right up there with buying a house. After all, the financial commitment isn’t much different than the total funding…

Here’s Why Food Truck Franchises Are So Popular

The entire nation is enjoying a love affair with food trucks and the variety of dining experiences they provide, which is why food truck franchises are so popular. The food truck industry is also enjoying a huge…

How to Make Your Franchise Thrive in 2022 and Beyond

Image source: Pixabay So, you’ve decided to buy a business franchise. It’s a pretty popular business model in the United States and a successful one, too. Many big-name businesses in the country are franchise businesses….

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