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This Franchise Is a Flying Success
A Seattle couple makes the jump into franchising with iFly.
Baristas, the Hooters of Coffee, Tries Reality TV
The Seattle coffee chain is holdings auditions to cast "hot young girls as servers" for a new reality show. A recent Tampa casting call, however, came up short.
Game On for Pizza Franchises
Forget football. Sales of America's favorite food will skyrocket on Super Bowl Sunday. That's good news for these pizza franchises.
McDonald's Social-Media Lesson: Critics Tweet Back
The hamburger chain admits that its new Twitter campaign, designed to promote the farmers who supply its meat, didn't go exactly as planned.
What to Consider Before Buying a Franchise
Franchise ownership isn't for everyone, nor is every opportunity a gold mine. Here's a shortlist of what you need to know.
How to Avoid a Franchise Fad
Before sinking your money into a hot franchise concept, make sure it's the real deal -- not a dead duck.
Is Franchising the Best Option?
A growing company looking to bulk up its distribution channels has other options besides franchising. Here's a list.
Fitness Franchises Muscle Up
January is when Americans migrate from the bottomless eggnog bowl to the gym. Not surprisingly, fitness clubs win at least a third of all new memberships at the start of the year.
Will Burgers and Big Gulps Save the Economy?
Consider this look at the impact franchised businesses have on the U.S. economy -- and how doughnuts may be just what we need to rebound from the recession.
A Franchise Breathes Life Into the Casket Business
A Kansas businessman takes on the staid funeral industry and creates a new franchise sector in the process.
Franchises a Draw for Minority Entrepreneurs
A greater percentage of Asians, African-Americans and other minorities are buying into franchised businesses, as opposed to starting their own independent businesses, says a recent study from the International Franchise Association.
Three Survival Stories From the Franchise World
Fires, credit problems, medical emergencies--there's no end to the obstacles overcome by intrepid franchisees. Here's how three spirited entrepreneurs found success in the face of adversity.
How a Franchise Can Play the Real Estate Market
For some franchises, the depressed real estate market is an opportunity to renegotiate leases and focus on newly available sites.
How to Read a Franchise Disclosure Document
Let's face it: A Franchise Disclosure Document, with its piles of legalese, can be daunting. We help you read between the lines.
Franchise Industry to Grow in 2012 -- Report
The coming year will see modest growth for the franchise sector, according to the International Franchise Association's annual forecast for 2012.
How Tasti D-Lite Finds Success with Social Media
The frozen dessert franchise, in business since 1987, has become the poster child for online engagement in the franchise world.
For Restaurant Chains, A Homespun Challenge
Many restaurant franchises begin as small-town favorites. But when regional expansion calls, keeping that local flavor is difficult. How three chains have managed it.
What's Hot (or Not) for Franchises in 2012
Burgers, hotels, frozen treats -- it's all looking (and tasting) great. Fancy hams and tanning salons? Outlook not so good.
The Top 10 Franchises for 2012
These franchises made their way to the top by giving customers what they want: tasty food, quick service, quality care and non-pointy soap.
And the No. 1 Franchise Is. . . Hampton Hotels
Hampton Hotels continues to dominate the U.S. franchising landscape, holding the No. 1 spot on this year's Franchise 500 List. The chain aims to bring value -- and a hot breakfast -- to travelers worldwide.
A Seattle couple makes the jump into franchising with iFly.
Baristas, the Hooters of Coffee, Tries Reality TV
The Seattle coffee chain is holdings auditions to cast "hot young girls as servers" for a new reality show. A recent Tampa casting call, however, came up short.
Game On for Pizza Franchises
Forget football. Sales of America's favorite food will skyrocket on Super Bowl Sunday. That's good news for these pizza franchises.
McDonald's Social-Media Lesson: Critics Tweet Back
The hamburger chain admits that its new Twitter campaign, designed to promote the farmers who supply its meat, didn't go exactly as planned.
What to Consider Before Buying a Franchise
Franchise ownership isn't for everyone, nor is every opportunity a gold mine. Here's a shortlist of what you need to know.
How to Avoid a Franchise Fad
Before sinking your money into a hot franchise concept, make sure it's the real deal -- not a dead duck.
Is Franchising the Best Option?
A growing company looking to bulk up its distribution channels has other options besides franchising. Here's a list.
Fitness Franchises Muscle Up
January is when Americans migrate from the bottomless eggnog bowl to the gym. Not surprisingly, fitness clubs win at least a third of all new memberships at the start of the year.
Will Burgers and Big Gulps Save the Economy?
Consider this look at the impact franchised businesses have on the U.S. economy -- and how doughnuts may be just what we need to rebound from the recession.
A Franchise Breathes Life Into the Casket Business
A Kansas businessman takes on the staid funeral industry and creates a new franchise sector in the process.
Franchises a Draw for Minority Entrepreneurs
A greater percentage of Asians, African-Americans and other minorities are buying into franchised businesses, as opposed to starting their own independent businesses, says a recent study from the International Franchise Association.
Three Survival Stories From the Franchise World
Fires, credit problems, medical emergencies--there's no end to the obstacles overcome by intrepid franchisees. Here's how three spirited entrepreneurs found success in the face of adversity.
How a Franchise Can Play the Real Estate Market
For some franchises, the depressed real estate market is an opportunity to renegotiate leases and focus on newly available sites.
How to Read a Franchise Disclosure Document
Let's face it: A Franchise Disclosure Document, with its piles of legalese, can be daunting. We help you read between the lines.
Franchise Industry to Grow in 2012 -- Report
The coming year will see modest growth for the franchise sector, according to the International Franchise Association's annual forecast for 2012.
How Tasti D-Lite Finds Success with Social Media
The frozen dessert franchise, in business since 1987, has become the poster child for online engagement in the franchise world.
For Restaurant Chains, A Homespun Challenge
Many restaurant franchises begin as small-town favorites. But when regional expansion calls, keeping that local flavor is difficult. How three chains have managed it.
What's Hot (or Not) for Franchises in 2012
Burgers, hotels, frozen treats -- it's all looking (and tasting) great. Fancy hams and tanning salons? Outlook not so good.
The Top 10 Franchises for 2012
These franchises made their way to the top by giving customers what they want: tasty food, quick service, quality care and non-pointy soap.
And the No. 1 Franchise Is. . . Hampton Hotels
Hampton Hotels continues to dominate the U.S. franchising landscape, holding the No. 1 spot on this year's Franchise 500 List. The chain aims to bring value -- and a hot breakfast -- to travelers worldwide.
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