Barbara Beery had been running her home-based business for 16 years when she decided in 2007 that it could be a successful model for other entrepreneurs to follow. After extensive planning and roughly ...

Franchising is a significant commitment and one that a business owner should investigate thoroughly, starting with some self-examination, some business analysis, and the guidance of seasoned, ...

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Growing a franchise network requires more than just strategy and scale; it means building a core team that you can trust, ...

Buying a franchise can be a great move, but it isn’t a quick win or a passive income stream. Before you write a check, dig into the numbers, talk to real owners, and pressure test your budget and ...

Many business owners who consider expansion are unsure of the options and avenues available to them. While replicating your business through the franchising route is arguably one of the most ...

A well-executed franchise program can catapult a sound business concept into a worldwide organization. 7-Eleven© operates over 56,000 stores in 18 countries. Subway© is operating over 44,000 shops in ...

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Businesses that make the move into franchising have their work cut out for them. Building a strong, centralized brand that becomes your franchise community is of utmost importance, and emphasized in ...

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The following excerpt is from Rick Grossmann's book Franchise Bible. Buy it now from Amazon | Barnes & Noble | IndieBound The definition of a franchise (taken from the federal definition of a ...

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