If you are interested in setting up and managing your own business franchise can be a good choice. Statistics show that the concession is much less likely to suffer from a bankruptcy than independent businesses. There are many reasons for this increased success. The benefits of possession of a franchise also has access to proven business model of the brand recognition and greater benefits are part
Franchisees are indeed some of the most valuable resources of information when you are considering a franchise for purchase. Moreover, some of the best information you can discover as a potential franchisee might be to ask past/current franchisees just what they would do differently if they were able to purchase their individual franchise investment over again.
WASHINGTON — (July 16, 2008)One current and one former top executive for a franchisee that owns 11 McDonald’s restaurants in and around Reno, Nev., and the corporation itself pleaded guilty in federal court in Las Vegas today to federal felony immigration offenses for encouraging illegal aliens to reside in the United States. These charges stem from an investigation by U.S. Immigration and Cus
Mack Associates Inc. Offered Illegals Names and Social Security Numbers Belonging To Other People A company that owns 11 McDonald's restaurants in Nevada was fined one million dollars Wednesday after pleading guilty to employing 58 illegal immigrants.The company, Mack Associates Inc., knew the employees were illegal immigrants and had offered them names and social security numbers belonging to oth
Sanderson PR The fine folks at Sanderson PR shared an uplifting story today about a franchisee of Express Employment Professionals, the re-branded name of Express Personnel, out of Oklahoma. This is a great week for Express. I just mentioned some...
Franchise industry is a different world of its own in entrepreneurship.
A certain type of entrepreneurship may or may not a best fit in franchising. If you saw a franchise unit runs well, don’t be surprised to know that it’s because of the location, not because of the right franchisee running the unit. What [...]
If you’re an entrepreneur at heart and enjoy running your own business, but do not feel comfortable with the high-risk associated with starting a business from scratch, franchising might be for you. Let overviews the advantages and disadvantages of becoming a franchisee.Advantages of Purchasing a FranchiseFranchising gives you proven design features and business plans that would not be in place
Arlington Heights, Illinois,– Les O’Hara, owner of DUCTZ of Chicago North Shore, received the Franchisee of the Year Award from DUCTZ Indoor Air Professionals at the DUCTZ International Convention in Orlando, Florida. The Franchisee of the Year Award is given to a DUCTZ owner who has been in business for more [...]
ATHENS, Ga. – Padgett Business Services® was recently named a Top 50 franchise as part of Franchise Business Review’s annual Franchisee Satisfaction Awards. Winners were chosen based on a survey sent to over 300 leading franchises throughout North America, representing over 65,000 franchisees-this makes it the largest franchisee satisfaction survey [...]
Franchising is a complex business and it is often difficult to know where to turn for reliable advice. Well, you can ask me to begin with! If there is any question you may have relating to the franchise industry- from understanding a particular franchise industry, to legal or financial terminology and much more- I will [...]
The Franchisee of the Year Award sponsored by The International Franchise Association is now inviting franchisor-IFA members to nominate outstanding franchisees of his/her franchise network and to post applicants by August 15th 2008….
This award will not only honor the franchisee for its oustanding contribution to the franchise network and the franchise industry it represents, but it also [...]
Before you decide to invest in a franchise or business opportunity, you should first ask yourself some important questions relating to your personal ambitions, goals and desires, your familial and social obligations and your financial expectations should all be assessed before taking the plunge and setting up your own business.
I have put together a brief [...]
MISSION VIEJO, Calif.,— PIP Printing & Document Services, a franchise network of printing and marketing services centers, has received a 2008 Franchisee Satisfaction Award from Franchise Business Review. PIP received the award in the Business Services industry category and also received a Franchise 50 Midsize Class award, ranking #26 of all [...]
The Franchisee Q&A section on this blog will give potential franchisees like you the opportunity to ask any questions you want answered relating to the franchise industry. View this week’s Franchisee Q&A posted by a fellow franchisee blogger on establishing a 401(k) to purchase a franchise opportunity…Read the reply here and if you have a franchise question you would [...]
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For the third consecutive year, MaidPro has been named to the Franchise Business Review’s Franchise 50 list for excellence in franchise owner satisfaction. MaidPro is ranked tenth among franchise systems with 50 to 200 units.
"We’re thrilled to be included in the Franchise 50 list again, and even more excited to be cited [...]
WICHITA, Kansas– Value Place, the nation’s fastest-growing extended stay hotel chain, is pleased to announce that it recently received the Franchise Business Review’s 2008 FBR 50 - Franchisee Satisfaction Award. Value Place is the only hotel chain to earn a spot on the coveted FBR 50™ list, recognized as [...]
by Patricia SchaeferWhat have you personally found has been the best thing about being a franchise owner? What have you personally found has been the worst thing about being a franchise owner? Was there anything that surprised you about being a franchise owner?These are the survey questions Franchise Trade asked franchisees across the U.S. Franchisees are from franchise systems large and small, in a variety of industries, and located in all regions of the nation. All responses were anonymous so franchisees would feel free to "tell it like it is." Accordingly, the names of franchisees and their franchise systems are not given in order to protect franchisees' identities.What these franchisees had to say is a fascinating snapshot of a frank "unhyped" reality of what it's like to be a franchis
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Roni Deutch Tax Centers Offers Financial Incentives to Help Military Veterans Enter Franchising
Sacramento, CA — Roni Deutch Tax Center, the nation’s leading tax preparation franchise, built from the success of its founder Roni Deutch in saving American’s millions of dollars in back tax liabilities, announced it has signed its first franchisee to utilize the Vetfran opportunity.
Vetfran, a national program designed to help military veterans become franchise owners, involves the pooled efforts of Roni Deutch Tax Center and other franchise companies who have agreed to offer financial incentives to bring veterans into their franchise systems. VetFran offers incentives to former military personnel to help them shift from military to self-employment, including reduced initial fees to waived training costs.
"As a military veteran, I am humbled to learn of national programs established to provide financial incentives to those who served our count
Sacramento, CA – For fear of tarnishing the brand, many franchisors limit the voice of their franchise system to Intranet sites geared toward internal communication only. Not Roni Deutch. The celebrity franchisor, founder of the quickly growing Roni Deutch Tax Center™ with 14 locations soon to be open nationwide, wanted her franchisees to speak openly so that entrepreneurs can see, hear, and read first hand accounts showcasing the process of franchising.
Coining it the First Amendment of Franchising – Deutch helped newly signed franchisees Heather and Gentry Spell, owners of a RDTC™ in Sacramento, find their voice in a technology savvy world by launching WatchMeFranchise.com – an interactive online blog Web site focused on providing potential franchisees a glimpse at the ups and downs of franchising.
“When building the system for our newly launched franchise, we wanted to build a system that tackled all of the complaints in t
National In-Home Care Service Celebrates Their Expansion with Huge Franchisee Graduating Class
Omaha, NE – Right at Home is pleased to announce the graduation of 19 franchisees from its extensive training program. These franchisees are on their way to opening Right at Home offices providing in-home assistance to seniors and their families in the following areas nationwide:
Dave and Allison Aidinovich – Orland Park, IL
Yvette Katrina Bryant – Lawrenceville, GA
Donovan and Brigitte Burke – Baton Rouge, LA
Frank and Libet Callahan – Rockland, MA
Damon Cecil and Glen Davis – Phoenix, AZ
Joseph Sampang and Amarilis Espinal – Hackensack, NJ
Diane Fortner and Bob Hingston – Pasadena, CA
Janet and Carl Kuebler – Hillsborough, NJ
David and Terri Mazone – Bakersfield, CA
Tim and Sandy Pellegrine – Walpole, MA
David Sussan – Stamford, CT
With the number of Americans over
MISSION VIEJO, Calif.–Sir Speedy, Inc. is pleased to announce that more than 200 franchise owners and salespeople from around the world received awards at the annual Sir Speedy International Convention and Vendor Show in Denver, July 25-29.
Patrick Jayne of Charlotte, NC received the Sir Speedy “Franchisee of the Year” award and Mary Kohler, Jeff Kahler and Deann Spitler of Lancaster, PA received the “Top Volume” award. Awards were also given to franchisees and salespeople in the following categories: Top 10, Top 25, Volume Increase Percentage, Century Club, Million Dollar Club, Sales Achievement Awards, and Application Innovation Awards.
“All of our award winners are leaders not only in our franchise network but within our industry and their local business communities. Their professional and personal commitment to provide superior marketing solutions and ex
Would you make a good franchisee? This article seeks to help the potential franchisee identify their suitability working for themselves via a franchise or indeed a small business.
An acronym I like to use in business is Riyot (REPENT IN YOUR OWN TIME), ie enter in to the wrong franchise or business in haste and it [...]
After you’ve done all your research and made an informed decision about which franchise is right for you, your first step toward buying a franchise business will be your application, which—according to Craig E. Yaris of The Lemon Tree—is basically a “weeding out process” for the franchisor.
The application serves as a guide [...]
After months of careful thought and planning, you are poised to start your own franchise business. You’ve pinpointed your interests, narrowed your industry options, and selected the company that is your perfect match. Now, just weeks away from your own “opening day,” you find yourself handed a document of intimidating size with an equally intimidating [...]
Outdoor Advertising Increases National Brand Recognition and Local Awareness
NEWPORT BEACH, Calif.,– Play N Trade Franchise, Inc., one of the fastest-growing franchises worldwide and Yakety Yak Wireless, Inc., one of the largest wireless franchises in the nation, today announced the launch of the 1-800 Great Ad outdoor advertising program. The program provides franchisees a wide selection [...]
San Antonio, TX - Kinderdance® of Alamo City will be performing at the Grand Opening Celebration of the Babies R Us ® at The Rim Shopping Center located at I10W and La Cantera, in San Antonio. Live performances are scheduled for Friday and Saturday March 30th -31st at 10:00 a.m. and on Sunday April 1st at [...]
Businesses on the Gold Coast can now find a world-class website developer in their own backyard, with Bloomtools Gold Coast Central now open for business.Gold Coast Central is the first Bloomtools franchise to launch in Australia and the proud owner, Lee Anne Bartlett, is excited to be part of such an innovative, supportive company.ldquo;Being the first Bloomtools franchisee is such an honour ndas