Top Kid-Focused Franchises in 2016

Nothing is quite as rewarding as working with future generations. Watching children learn something new, whether it’s a new word or a new subject, is one of life’s greatest pleasures. If you’re interested in starting a franchise, you’re not only thinking of how rewarding your work will be – you’re also considering how stable your…

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Buying a Franchise: How to Legally Protect Yourself

Purchasing a franchise is not only a large investment, but there are also several aspects of running a business that open you up to liability. Partner with experienced professionals throughout the process of buying and owning a franchise to ensure you are protected. As an experienced franchise lawyer, I work with both franchisees and franchisors…

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Is a Home-Based Franchise Right for Your Work Style?

You know what sounds appealing? Wearing pajama pants to the office and sleeping in until noon. That’s what it’s like to work for yourself, right? Not quite.                                             Home-based franchise ownership is a unique type of career. Although there are plenty of perks, such as getting to set your own hours and eat your own food…

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5 Ways to Feel More Fulfilled in Your Franchise Ownership

There’s a lot that happens when you buy a franchise. One aspect rarely talked about is the social giving side of franchise ownership. As a new business owner in your community, you have a unique opportunity to give back to the people you serve. This goes beyond your standard service offerings. You are able to…

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The Worst Reasons to Buy a Franchise

You want to become a franchise owner. It’s a big decision and one that takes tremendous consideration. Although you have your reasons for wanting to make this important next step, are they the right ones? Here are five of the worst reasons to buy a franchise and how you can know if your motivations are…

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12 Top Trends in Franchising’s Restaurant Industry

Restaurant franchises had their second biggest month of the year and are responsible for adding two-thirds of the 48,600 jobs created in December 2015. Continuing with the food industry’s positive momentum, here is a specific look at franchising trends in the food and restaurant industry for 2016. According to the SVP of Operations at Applebee’s…

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Organizing Your Franchise Business Search

Some franchise investors have one franchise opportunity in mind from the beginning, but for many people, deciding on the perfect franchise business is a lengthy process. You might look at franchises in different fields, or companies that operate in different ways. You might look at multiple options before you decide on a specific industry, and…

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Franchise Health: How to Get a True Read

Investing in a franchise is no small commitment. Depending on the longevity and brand recognition, the initial franchise fee could be anywhere from $10,000-$50,000 for a single unit. Add that to the initial start-up cost and your financial investment could be upwards of several hundred thousand dollars. Bottom line: That’s a substantial financial commitment. In…

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The Franchise Supply Chain

When you think about your franchise investment, you may see yourself welcoming customers into your franchise or relaxing on the boat your franchise business will buy you. You should also be thinking about your supply chain. The supply chain of your franchise business includes every step of the journey from raw materials to your door,…

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