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Franchise Partnerships Can Play to Individual Strengths

A business partnership can be said as a marriage between two people who share the same vision. Like in a marriage, both the partners have to work in tandem for …

Are Recent College Graduates Best for Franchise Success?

College graduates generally look for fields that work with their degree. But the faith in corporate America has dwindled recently and the process of outsourcing has left many graduates doubting …

Do You Have the Right Personality for Franchise Ownership?

Virtually anyone can find the right franchise opportunity that works for them, a system of proven methods that they can make work. However, there are certain qualities that make a …

Spherion Employee Confidence Survey Shows Workers More Confident in Their Situation

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., February 6, 2009 – The Spherion Employee Confidence Index increased 2.3 points to 42.7 in January from last month’s survey low of 40.4. The Index, which measures …

Make Sure You Understand Your Franchise Territory

Nothing can be worse for a business, if you find that someone is starting a franchise of the same franchisor just a few feet away from your outlet. Sometimes, …

Creative Financing Solutions for Buying a Franchise

When you are ready to start a franchise, one of the major hurdles you might face is finding the money to start. There are the traditional loans that …

Cleaning Franchises Continue to Grow at Phenomenal Rates

Among the various emerging franchise opportunities, the cleaning segment is shining brightly these days. The category is having a dream run, with as high as 37% increase in the number …

Hot Franchise Trends in Last Months of 2008

The year is nearly over and the economic slowdown is showing no sign of coming to an end. Yet franchising is still a lucrative area of business for many. If …

AmeriCare Alliance Continues to Expand With Two New Franchises; Prime Markets Still Available

AmeriCare Alliance, a national home-based caregiving company, announced the opening of its latest franchises located in Nashville, TN and Teaneck, NJ. AmeriCare provides caregiving services to families with a …

10 Things You Must Know About the Franchise Agreement

If the UFOC or FDD can be regarded as the “Bible” of franchising, then the franchise agreement is definitely the Ten Commandments. It spells out what you can do and …