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My Franchise Path

The Franchise Ambush, Part II How to Help Your Friends & Family Help You You’re in the market to buy a franchise, and you’ve noticed a concept that you like. You’ve read the website, surveyed the marketing materials and studied the Franchise Disclosure Document. In addition, you’ve spoken to the franchisor a number of times.… Continue reading My Franchise Path

Franchise Businesses Examples

Financial Challenges Facing Franchise Businesses The current financial conditions facing franchise owners can only be described as extremely difficult.  Recent reports show that SBA loans for franchises are at a record default rates in 2008-2009.  Compared to 2007 the default rates have gone up 43% and have cost the SBA over $93 million last year. … Continue reading Franchise Businesses Examples

Small Franchise Ideas

Home Based Franchise Opportunities: 5 Top Picks There are hundreds of small business franchise opportunities that allow you to work from home, but with the all the added benefits of a franchise model. When you align yourself with a franchise opportunity you enjoy the benefit of having an established name behind you. Instead of building… Continue reading Small Franchise Ideas

How A Franchise Works

How Does a Plumbing Franchise Work? Because of the general nature and specificity of the field of plumbing an average homeowner cannot know everything that is required to maintain or repair the entire plumbing system on their property. It is possible to pick up bits of information at a time, and certainly, there are some… Continue reading How A Franchise Works