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Considering a Franchise? Consider Sales Tax!
One of the advantages some franchise business opportunities tout is “No sales tax!” This typically shows up right along with home-based, no or few employees, no inventory, and low overhead as an advantage for service-oriented businesses like gyms, salons, and business-to-business professional services.
Starting a Franchise Business: Is It Time to Quit Your Day Job?
Surveys routinely find that more than half of Americans want to own their own businesses — and we see even higher percentages among specific groups. For example, 64% of young Latinos see entrepreneurship as their goal.
What Does Seattle’s Minimum Wage Mean to Franchising?
FranNet stands in support of all small business owners, and does not want to see franchisees unfairly singled out as “major corporations” – which they are not. We hope you’ll stand in support as well.
Succeeding as a Franchise Owner
Succeeding is what it is all about. Suddenly, you will realize that you have been making all the right choices. That single unit franchise you bought is producing cash flow.
Fun, Flexible Franchising Options
As school comes to a close, working parents plan childcare and activities for their kids to keep the “I’m bored blues” at bay. For lots of kids, summertime fun is filled with playdates, camps, activities and the beach. For working parents, keeping kids active and out of trouble can be challenging.
Franchisee Troubles
No one goes into a business deal expecting troubles, but troubles can come up. Make sure you fully understand the situation before you sign the contract.
Consider a Resale Franchise
You’re considering going into business for yourself. Perhaps you’re looking into a franchise, but you’re not sure you’re ready to start a brand new franchise outlet.
How Does That Franchise Handle Upgrades?
Some franchisees find themselves in this happy position—and then the franchise “upgrades.” In other words, they make changes across the brand, and franchisees have to go along with those changes.
What Do Franchise Turnover Rates Mean?
Item #20 of the Franchise Disclosure Document gives the FTR percentage, or Franchise Turnover Rate. This item can really bring up the problem some statisticians call the Memorial Day issue: looking at a number out of context doesn’t tell you much.
Intent Marketing for Franchises
What if you said, “I could use a cup of coffee!” and someone immediately brought you a cup? That’s pretty much what one licensed franchisor of Dunkin’ Donuts locations in Arizona did.
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