Your Step-by-Step Guide to Buying a Franchise

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If you have entrepreneurial dreams, but the thought of starting a business from scratch seems daunting, a franchise can be the perfect opportunity. By buying a franchise, you get an existing brand with name recognition, and a formula for operating the business. But you still have work to do. Here we’ll cover the steps that…

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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, leading most interested entrepreneurs to ask: Is it possible to learn how to buy a franchise with no money? Buying a…

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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 to get it right. But when it comes to running a business, you have to answer a basic question: should…

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8 Perks of Opening a Franchise From Your Home

If there was ever a time to think about running a business from your home, it was at the start of the Covid-19 pandemic. If there was ever a year to actually do it, that would be now. Remote work has become a new normal even as the economy has re-opened and consumers are coming back…

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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 rewarding in other ways, too. Read on to discover how. Home Service Franchises are Essential Businesses As you explore franchise…

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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 long-term benefits that just aren’t part of the package for franchise managers. Read on to find out how management and…

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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 more way for you to be absolutely positive that you’re investing in a good franchise fit. Learn all about franchise…

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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 and start your entrepreneurial journey as soon as possible. What Makes a Man’s Franchise America’s Best Franchises features franchisors from…

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What Do I Need to Know Before I Buy a Franchise?

Buying a franchise is a complex, long-term investment that has the potential to change your life. If your business succeeds, you may never have to work for someone else again. If it doesn’t, you could lose your investment, and you could find yourself bound by strict non-competition covenants that prevent you from using what you’ve…

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3 Ways to Make Your Franchise a Family Business

You can’t choose your family, but if you’re a franchise owner you can choose whether or not they are involved with your business! In fact, 43 percent of small businesses are family businesses according to the National Federation of Independent Businesses. If you are looking to bring your family into the franchise fray, here are some of…

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