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3 Books Every Franchise Buyer Needs to Read
With technology disrupting the world of franchise, use the tools from these three books to stay innovative with your business.
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Meet the Matchmaker for the Restaurant Industry
A recruiting firm founder knows a new job can change everything -- even for her franchisees.
By Nina Zipkin
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After Fleeing Iran, This Entrepreneur Is Living the American Dream
Since escaping Iran, Nick Nasrollahi is now part-owner of seven Checkers locations.
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Gearing Up: When Will Robots Finally Take Over the Fast-Food Business?
Fast-food franchises often get a bad rap for being slow to change, but this time they find themselves in the unique position of being among the first in the food-service realm to make a major investment in automation.
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3 Steps to Being a Successful Franchise Owner Under 30
Opening a business (no matter your age) is tough, but becoming part of a franchise can give you the support you need for success.
By Dustin Myers
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Franchising’s Million-Dollar Question: How Much Money Can I Make?
Like most worthwhile career ventures, the answer lies in due diligence and conversations with people already in the business.
By Rick Bisio
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Smart Tips for Growing Your Franchise
Once you've launched your franchise, find out what more you can do to grow your business.
Business News
One Entrepreneur’s Inspiring Journey and the American Dream
The owner of several El Pollo Loco restaurants shares his moving story with Marcus Lemonis, host of CNBC's The Profit.
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3 Secrets to Franchising Success
Ongoing training and engagement are the keys to success for all concerned in the franchising relationship.
By Lewis Schiff
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Don’t Choose a Franchise Until You’ve Talked to People Who Already Own It
Some lessons you shouldn't learn the hard way, like how a company treats the owners of its franchises.
By Tom Scarda
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Be Your Own Boss: Insights From 3 Successful Franchisees
Want to shake things up and set out on your own? Here, business owners share their personal insights, explaining why – and how – they took the plunge themselves.
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Franchising 101 — 4 Key Questions Before You Step into the Arena
Franchising is a $2.3 trillion industry with ups and downs, just as any industry has. Are you ready to weigh them?
Buying a Franchise
Why More Baby Boomers Are Looking to Franchise
Twenty-two percent of boomers have less than $100,000 of retirement savings.
Buying a Franchise
Warm Up to Franchising: How to Do Due Diligence While on Vacation
There are some ways you can continue your path to entrepreneurship while relaxing on vacation.
By Rick Bisio
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Why These 5 Franchises Stand Out From the Crowd
In a market full of copycats, these franchises each have something different that sets them apart.
By Jason Daley
Building a Business
6 Trends That Prove Franchises Are a Hot Opportunity for Aspiring Entrepreneurs
By being aware of franchise trends, you can capitalize on them for your business.
By Rick Bisio
Building a Business
Florida Woman Closes a Clothing Boutique to Open an Eco-Friendly Cleaning Business
After owning several businesses, Martekei Plange turned to franchising with Coverall as a way to refocus her entrepreneurial career.
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5 Strategies for Avoiding the Most Common Franchisee Mistakes
Remember that the system you valued so much when you became a franchisee is what you should return to when problems erupt.
Building a Business
The 6 Most Common Franchisor Mistakes
Too many entrepreneurs start the franchise journey without being fully prepared.
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How a Young Immigrant Rapidly Rose in the Pizza Business
He didn't know what pizza was when he was growing up in Bangladesh, but after delivering pizzas in high school, Ag Mahmud now owns four Papa John's restaurants.
By Jason Daley
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How Much Ongoing Support — and What Kinds — Should You Provide to Your Franchisees?
Learn the type of support you should provide to help ensure your franchisees' success.
By Mark Siebert
Building a Business
Meet the Fearless Female Franchisors Who are Living Their Dreams
Two franchisors who took big risks to bring their passions to life.
By Gwen Moran
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How This Former Engineer Found His Appetite for Business as a Restaurant Franchisee
By taking a spot behind the counter, Danny Banwait is finding a way to get ahead.
By Jason Daley
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How Franchising Helped Me Find Work-Life Balance
This father of three left a job in retail, leaving behind unpredictable schedules in the process.
By Carly Okyle
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How One Franchisee’s Product Idea Ended Up in All Locations
Tropical Smoothie Cafe franchisee Brad Shellen proves that, in franchising, creativity counts.
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From Wall Street to Main Street: This Franchisee Is Generating Profits in a Whole New Way
Robert Shingleton moved from a $2 billion arbitrage portfolio to ownership of 14 sub sandwich restaurants, and he hasn't looked back.
By Joan Oleck