Franchise Articles

• 05.02.12 - The importance of location in starting a franchise

  The importance of location in starting a franchise - Arizona is one of the fastest growing states in the country as far as starting a franchise is concerned, and sandwich franchise Togo's Eateries is taking advantage of this by actively recruiting franchisees in Arizona and other key Western states.

   

• 04.23.12 - Study: Franchising flourishes for third consecutive year

  Study: Franchising flourishes for third consecutive year - Good news for those with ambitions of starting a business - the franchise business climate is flourishing for the third year in a row, according to a recent study.

   

• 04.20.12 - The Street unveils top franchises worthy of investment

  The Street unveils top franchises worthy of investment - With so many franchise opportunities available, it can seem rather daunting to choose just one to invest in by becoming a franchisee.

   

• 04.10.12 - The pros and cons of independent business ownership and franchises

  The pros and cons of independent business ownership and franchises - Once you know you want to enter the realm of entrepreneurship, you have the option of starting a business or operating a franchise - both of which can yield profit and bring you fulfillment as a business owner.

   

• 04.09.12 - Starting a franchise in the fast food industry

  Starting a franchise in the fast food industry - Once you have the business funding to begin your career as an entrepreneur, you have many choices available to you.

• 04.06.12 - Finding resources to succeed as a veteran small business owner

  Finding resources to succeed as a veteran small business owner - It's not uncommon for servicemen and women to find themselves out of work upon returning from active duty.

• 04.05.12 - Starting a franchise in a thriving, growing industry

  Starting a franchise in a thriving, growing industry - If you're interested in buying a business in order to become a franchise owner, you might want to research which industries are booming beforehand.

• 03.29.12 - Co-branding trend working again for some American franchises

  Co-branding trend working again for some American franchises - Some of today's innovative franchisees and franchisors are proving that the old adage "what's old is new again" is certainly true.

• 03.27.12 - Franchise, job creation opportunities offered to veterans

  Franchise, job creation opportunities offered to veterans - Two retired military professionals based in Colorado Springs, Colorado, recently became franchisees thanks to the newly launched Veterans Program by TeamLogic IT.

   

• 03.27.12 - First woman-owned mobile car care service company offers franchise opportunities

  First woman-owned mobile car care service company offers franchise opportunities - Mobix, the first woman-owned mobile car care service company, has recently unveiled plans to launch franchising opportunities nationwide.

• 03.26.12 - Franchise industry gaining economic strength after recession

  Franchise industry gaining economic strength after recession - The franchise sector, a backbone of the American economy, is showing signs of sustained economic improvement and increasing optimism, which is welcome news for franchisees, franchisors and the financial strength of the entire nation.

• 03.14.12 - Financing a franchise with home equity loans

  Financing a franchise with home equity loans - It’s easy to understand why home equity loans are a popular way to finance a small business. Home equity loans are relatively inexpensive—especially in the past few years—and allow tremendous flexibility in terms of how funds are used.

• 03.07.12 - Franchise Financing through Unsecured Loans

  Franchise Financing through Unsecured Loans - Interest in unsecured loans is on the upswing for two main reasons: unsecured loans are available only to people with excel¬lent credit, and the loans can be approved very, very quickly. Unsecured loans come in two basic types: signature loans and signature lines of credit.

• 02.29.12 - Retirement Plans: A Nontraditional Source of Capital

  Retirement Plans: A Nontraditional Source of Capital - Buying a small business or franchise using retirement funds may sound like some far-fetched idea, but it is not. Tens of thousands of American small-business owners feel that investing their IRA or 401(k) funds in a new business is a better way to use and grow their retirement accounts than investing in mutual funds.

• 02.23.12 - CiCi's Pizza waives fees to help veterans become franchisees

  CiCi's Pizza waives fees to help veterans become franchisees - CiCi's Pizza has based its business on providing affordable pizza buffets. But the company is now planning to offer a unique form of franchise financing to help U.S. veterans get involved with the company.

• 02.16.12 - Choosing a viable method of funding for your franchise

  Choosing a viable method of funding for your franchise - If you're interested in entrepreneurship but looking for a way to take on less risk, you might want to consider buying a franchise.

• 02.01.12 - Finding the funding to start a franchise

  Finding the funding to start a franchise - Many individuals who are interested in self-employment and working in the business industry turn to franchises to make their goals a reality.

• 01.31.12 - Frozen yogurt franchises are sweeping the nation

  Frozen yogurt franchises are sweeping the nation - Entrepreneurs are always looking to invest in what's new and cool. But one business trend is cool on many levels. In fact, these franchises are freezing.

• 01.31.12 - Expanding or cashing in on a successful franchise

  Expanding or cashing in on a successful franchise - Cincinnati-based Fresh Coat Painters was able to double its size last year, adding more than 40 new franchise locations across the United States.

• 01.30.12 - Audiology franchise opens 100th location

  Audiology franchise opens 100th location - In just two years of operation, Sonus, an audiology franchise, has opened more than 100 locations, Advance magazine reports. Plans are also in place for further growth in 2012, as audiologists, hearing aid dispensers and other entrepreneurs look to join the company.

• 01.30.12 - Eco-friendly kitchen franchise expanding

  Eco-friendly kitchen franchise expanding - Few people would equate industrial kitchens with environmentally-friendly practices, but one franchise is looking to change that perception.

• 01.27.12 - Burger franchise expands 55 percent in 2011

  Burger franchise expands 55 percent in 2011 - Burgers can be found at establishments all over the United States, from fast food chains like McDonald's and Wendy's, to high-end restaurants and local pubs. But a rapidly growing trend fills a void somewhere in between - the better burger concept.

• 01.25.12 - Hispanic franchisees increasingly entering food industry

  Hispanic franchisees increasingly entering food industry - The number of Hispanic entrepreneurs interested in securing startup financing and opening food franchises increased in 2011 compared to 2010, according to new figures released by BuscaTuFranquicia.com.

• 01.20.12 - Unique pet franchise expanding to eastern states

  Unique pet franchise expanding to eastern states - For many Americans, getting in shape, living healthier and losing weight were common New Years resolutions. But if pets could talk, would they want the same things?

• 01.17.12 - Exploring various franchise financing options

  Exploring various franchise financing options - Individuals who are interested in buying a franchise might have more laid outfor them than those who are starting a business.

• 01.13.12 - Finding the funding needed to get a franchise off the ground

  Finding the funding needed to get a franchise off the ground - Throughout the recession, it was difficult for franchisees and small business owners to get the funding necessary for their ventures.

• 12.29.11 - Translating the Franchise Disclosure Document

  Translating the Franchise Disclosure Document - The Federal Trade Commission mandates that franchisors provide prospective purchasers with a Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) before an official agreement is signed.

• 12.29.11 - Denny's steps up with franchise financing assistance

  Denny's steps up with franchise financing assistance - Business financing can sometimes be hard to come by in today's challenging economic climate, but some franchisors are stepping up to help their partners get franchises off the ground by offering financing assistance, according to The Street.

• 12.29.11 - Franchise industries to watch in the coming year

  Franchise industries to watch in the coming year - Entrepreneurs thinking about starting a business in 2012 may want to consider looking into franchisee opportunities. Investing in a franchise can be a great way to maximize funds, especially if the venture is tied to a long-running, established and respected company.

• 12.22.11 - Could franchise financing be easier to find in 2012?

  Could franchise financing be easier to find in 2012? - It's no secret that funding has been hard to find for aspiring franchisees over the past few years.

• 12.20.11 - Taxi franchise offers cutting-edge service, opportunities for franchisees

  Taxi franchise offers cutting-edge service, opportunities for franchisees - It may not have the most creative name, but 1-800-TAXICAB is a rapidly growing franchise that recently tapped into the Los Angeles-area market, Blue MauMau reports.

• 12.15.11 - Food, services top franchise trends for 2012

  Food, services top franchise trends for 2012 - For those looking for business financing to start a franchise in 2012, Entrepreneur magazine's list of the top trends that should dominate the sector next year are focused primarily on food as well as services industries.

• 11.23.11 - Examining top low-cost franchises and their keys to success

  Examining top low-cost franchises and their keys to success - If you're interested in entering the field of entrepreneurship to reap the benefits of self-employment, you may want to think about starting a franchise.

• 11.10.11 - Looking to today's top franchises for inspiration

  Looking to today's top franchises for inspiration - If you're thinking about starting or buying a franchise for the first time, chances are you're a little nervous about entering the field of entrepreneurship.

• 11.09.11 - Taking flight: Wing franchises performing well

  Taking flight: Wing franchises performing well - While they are not a new restaurant concept by any means, a recent report finds franchises focusing on chicken wings have performed relatively well in recent years, despite the uncertain economy.