September 10th, 2007
Franchise industry blogger Joel Libava has started a new blog, The Franchise Blog 4 Vets.
According to Joel Libava, a Cleveland, Ohio franchise expert/consultant, this is the first ever blog on franchising that will be focused on war veteran’s returning home from Iraq, Afghanistan, and other areas.
Joel has real world experience helping veterans get into […]
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June 25th, 2007
(FranchisePick.Com) Other than Hugh Hefner, it’s tough to name successful business owners able to effectively operate multiple businesses in their pajamas. But, according to an excellent report published today by the Wall Street Journal’s Raymund Flandez and Gwendolyn Bounds, technology is changing that. Progressive franchise companies have harnessed new technologies to enable their franchisees to effectively operate […]
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June 25th, 2007
Fascinating interview of a multi-unit Hollywood Tans franchise owner by the Wall Street Journal’s Raymund Flandez. Reveals how progressive, tech-savvy franchise companies like Hollywood Tans are using a combination of high-tech and high-touch to dominate remote markets.
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April 22nd, 2007
TopNewFranchises.Com Celebrates Exciting New Franchise Opportunities
Contenders for Top New Franchises awards range from organic pizza to bulk tobacco shops, and from glow-in-the-dark golf courses to head lice removal.
There’s something invigorating about searching for the next great franchise concept. All of the negativity about franchising in the press lately, with the nightmares surrounding Quiznos, The […]
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April 10th, 2007
Recent revelations about failures and financial problems at iSold It have raised serious questions regarding the viability of the eBay drop-off store model. The authors of amitheonlyone.org contend that the entire concept is fundamentally unworkable. However, the websites of a number of eBay drop-off store franchise concepts continue to court prospective franchisees with […]
By sean -- 17 comments
April 8th, 2007
iSold It, the 170-unit eBay drop-off franchise named Entrepreneur magazine’s Top New Franchise for 2007, has suspended franchise sales for an indefinite period.
Insiders say that the company has eliminated the franchise development department, including the position held by Director of Franchise Development, Lesley Hawks. Yesterday the franchise promotional section of the iSold It website was […]
By sean -- 5 comments
April 6th, 2007
Do you know of a franchise opportunity* worthy of being recognized as one of the Top New Franchises?
TopNewFranchises.Com wants your nominations.
To vote for your favorite new franchise opportunity, CLICK HERE.
It doesn’t matter if you’re a franchisee, employee, customer, vendor, or casual observer, your opinion counts. Just post the franchise name and why you think […]
By sean -- 2 comments
February 15th, 2007
Nolo.com features an article titled: Ten Good Reasons Not to Buy a Franchise.
According to the author, there are ten compelling reasons NOT to buy a franchise. We’re looking at them one-by-one.
8. Restrictions on post-term competition. Let’s say that you decide to purchase a McDonald’s, but after a couple of years you determine that you […]
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February 15th, 2007
Nolo.com features an article titled: Ten Good Reasons Not to Buy a Franchise.
According to the author, there are ten compelling reasons NOT to buy a franchise. We’re looking at them one-by-one.
7. Inflated pricing on supplies. In many cases, the franchisor can designate your franchise’s supplier of goods and services. Franchisors argue that this is […]
By sean -- 2 comments
February 14th, 2007
Nolo.com features an article titled: Ten Good Reasons Not to Buy a Franchise.
According to the author, there are ten compelling reasons NOT to buy a franchise. We’re looking at them one-by-one.
6. Royalty payments. Franchisees are generally required to make continuing royalty payments to the franchisor each month based on a percentage of his or […]
By sean -- 1 comment
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