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Aussie Pet Mobile Reaching Exciting Expansion Goals
As the largest global pet grooming service franchise, Aussie Pet Mobile has brought mobility and quality pet care to regions far and wide.
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The Toronto Franchise Show is Approaching
Attending events where franchisors and potential franchisees meet in the same venue is an excellent way to discover the franchise industry. Franchisors can share information with potential upcoming business owners and those interested in franchising can perform necessary research.
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Benefits of Buying an Existing Franchise Business
Potential franchise buyers interested in existing franchises may be looking for select benefits which make buying an already established business appealing instead of entering into a startup franchise opportunity.
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Franchising in Canada 2012
The franchise industry in Canada is second largest in the world with over 76,000 franchise locations and growing each year.
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Green Franchise Profiles
These profiles offer detailed information on the green practices employed by two of the leading businesses in the green industry.
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Seasonal Franchises
Seasonal franchises are based around services that are generally suited to certain seasons, such as ice-cream franchises, garden services and Christmas gift outlets. But these franchises can also be adapted to work all year around. Find out more about seasonal franchises here...
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Franchise Ownership Can Retire the Rocking Chair Myth
Many people over the retiring age dream of owning a business when they leave the traditional workforce. And there is no reason that older people driven by the entrepreneurial spirit cannot achieve their dream.
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Retail Franchise Opportunities
The retail industry is a prime and profitable market to operate in. Read the following article on this wide-ranging retail industry, and see if this is an industry sector you want to become part of?
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The Marketing Genius Behind McDonald's Franchise Success
When people think about the franchising concept, McDonalds usually comes up first as a prime example. And though McDonald's was not the first franchise business – Isaac Singer, the inventor of the sewing machine gets credit for originating the franchise idea -- the hamburger chain certainly exemplifies franchising success.
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Financial Service Franchising Options
The financial services sector is rapidly expanding world wide, with many individuals seeking revenue for business and franchise start up costs. Why don't you become part of this profitable franchise industry, with a financial services franchise? Read this article on financial services franchising.
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Starbucks - A Coffee Franchise?
Read about one of the world's best known small business successes here! Read about Starbucks coffee phenomenon and why it is has become the leader in the coffee industry. Find out how you can apply the business principles of Starbucks Corp and apply them to an investment in a top coffee franchise...
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Top 50 Franchise Awards
Want to enter the Franchisee satisfaction awards competition in North America 2009… Read Franchise Direct's article on the top fifty franchises for 2008, and receive key tips on how to enter your franchise opportunity for next year’s awards. Visit Franchise Business Review!
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The Future Is Bright for Franchising in India
India, which has a growing middle-class of over one billion people, is now positioned as a major force in the global economy and fertile ground for investment in retail and business development. The franchising industry in India is expected to grow at an annual rate of 30 percent, and to drive the country’s current $330 retail sector even higher.
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Franchise Territory – Secure Your Rights before You Sign
As a franchisee, you want to feel secure that your territory and market are protected, and yield the expected returns. The only way to put protections in place regarding your territorial rights is before you sign the Franchise Agreement. Some franchisors do not offer exclusivity rights, and you should know and understand that before making any commitment.
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Top 10 Traits of a Good Franchisee
So you are interested in running your own franchise or business opportunity? Before you take the plunge, you need to engage in some serious personal soul searching about the type of individual you are. Here you will find the top 10 traits franchisors are most likely to be looking for in potential franchisees. Take a look at each one and consider if your personality matches any of them.
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Part-Time Franchising
Part Time Franchising is an excellent business opportunity for individuals wanting to balance a work life ethic with their social life. It has the ability to offer individuals the opportunity to be their own boss, and also to incorporate family, social and civic obligations.
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Net Worth Calculator
Our Franchise Net Worth Calculator will help you determine how much you can safely and reasonably afford to invest in your new franchise business. This FREE service is fast and easy to use, and will help you establish an accurate value of your total net worth. Franchise Direct provides this convenient interactive tool to assist you with the qualification process toward franchise ownership.
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How Franchising Works
The partners in a franchise agreement are the franchisor, who grants the franchise license to the franchisee, who invests in it.
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What Franchisors Want From Franchisees
The nature of the franchisor/franchisee relationship needs to be strong, efficient and reliable. Franchisors look for such abilities when assessing potential franchisee candidates, as well as motivational, confidence, leadership qualities.
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Building a Good Franchise Partnership
Most franchisers and franchisees will start off feeling confident about their prospects for the franchise set up between them in a particular area, but the good relationship needs to be kept in order for a franchise to be successful.
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Franchising For the Family
Business format franchising lends itself well to families wanting to go into business together, although they must all be pulling in the same direction and be competent enough for a family-run franchise to be a success.
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Franchise Re-Sales -- When a Franchisee Decides to Sell the Business
As many more franchise companies are becoming established, franchise resales are now common in the industry.
This is where a franchisee sells an existing franchise to someone who will take it over and if the process is managed correctly, both buyer and seller stand to benefit.
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Success in Franchising
To achieve franchise success, both a franchisor and franchisee must be aware of certain steps before expanding their business or buying a new franchise for sale.
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Cost Items When Setting Up a Franchise
For those who decide to build their business through franchising, one of the biggest obstacles is the added cost and the level of funding therefore required at the initial stage. Anyone who is considering growing their business through franchising should give full consideration to the following cost items:
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Checklist – Procedures for Selecting Franchisees
The sale of any franchise to a prospective franchisee must be determined by a set of pre-defined guidelines, to support the franchisor in deciding if the franchisee is right for the franchise opportunity.
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Franchising as a Means of Business Expansion
Franchising is an effective method when considering expanding a business venture, with many added benefits in having franchisees willing to make your business a profitable success.
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Franchisees Optimistic About Growth Prospects
A significant number of franchisees are confident that their business will make good progress over the next few years and become very profitable, according to a new survey.
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Franchise Promotion on the Internet
According to the International Franchise Association (IFA), the internet is the way forward for small to medium sized franchises or businesses marketing their products and services.
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Running a Franchise From Home
In recent years, home-based franchising has become more popular as a range of companies have discovered that working from home can be just as effective as having an established office elsewhere.
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Media Profile of New Franchisees Increases
According to the International Franchise Association (IFA) there are many benefits associated with increasing the media profile of franchises on the internet, by implementing new web tools, such as Pod-casts, Blogs, and specially designed email newsletters. On-line marketing has become big business, and the most effective tool in targeting new customers.