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Not Ready to Retire? Consider Franchising

For many of us, we spend years looking forward to retirement only to discover that it only takes a few weeks to do all of our projects around the house and get sick of daytime…

Top 4 Benefits to Owning a Home Service Franchise

Franchising in the home services industry allows you to play a pivotal role in helping customers enjoy their homes, especially now that homes are also offices, schools, movie theaters and restaurants. Home service franchises are…

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How to Buy a Franchise Business for Sale

A franchise business is one in which the owner (franchisor) sells to a third party (franchisee) the name, logo or the rights of the business so that a replica of his/her establishment is set up….

Everything You Need to Know About Food Franchises

Many of the people who choose to franchise in the food industry already have experience working in and operating restaurants. But owning your own piece of the food industry is different than working in someone…

How to Make Sure You’re Choosing an Adaptable Franchise Model

Now more than ever, entrepreneurs want a crystal ball to predict which franchises will continue to thrive in this “new normal.” Unfortunately, we can’t see the future, but our decades of experience have taught us…

Is a Home-Based Franchise Right For You?

Resources like America’s Best Franchises offers many different home-based franchises for you to choose from. Before you dive into these opportunities, we encourage you to evaluate whether or not owning a home-based franchise is right for…

The Biggest Differences Between Management and Ownership

One of the biggest differences between management and ownership is the financial responsibilities required of a business owner. Both roles require leadership skills and business sense, but we believe that franchise ownership offers day-to-day and…

16 Questions to Ask Your Franchise Validator

You’ve found a franchise that feels right for you. So now it’s time to start taking the necessary steps to become a franchisee. This is your guide to the franchise validation process, which is one…

Treat Yourself: How About a Franchise for Father’s Day?

Who says you can’t treat yourself to a Father’s Day present? And the gift of business ownership is the best gift of all. Read on to learn all about ideal franchise business models for fathers…

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How to Hire the Best Employees for Your Franchise

As a franchise owner, you’ll need to build an effective team to help you meet your customers’ needs and your own goals. But how do you find and hire employees you can count on? Here…

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