Franchising

In relation to my previous blog post about my guest post that seems being unpublished, I decided to publish the post here. I think I guest the post myself, for you to enjoy :) Why Brand Management is Paramount in Franchising Brand management is important for any businesses. However, it is paramount for franchise businesses. You know what [...]

Business franchising is a boom nowadays. With the way that our cost of living is getting higher and higher each year, earnings from an employment job just can’t get enough. With this, a lot of people are jumping in into the arena of business opportunities and are hoping to get the success that many have [...]

I receive about 2-3 calls a month from folks inquiring about franchising their concepts. Most of them are food related businesses, and are not even close to being ready for the commitment of time and money to turn a business...

Bottega Verde è uno dei più grossi negozi per la bellezza e la cura del corpo. Nel suo catalogo si possono trovare creme per il viso e il corpo, prodotti per la cura dei capelli, creme solari e tanti prodotti naturali per la cura del corpo. Entra subito nel mondo di Bottega Verde e diventa affiliato [...]

I’ve post a few on franchising - mostly from the eye of a franchisee. This time, I present you a story from the franchisor side. A story from the CEO of nation’s leading Business Services Center about franchising When I’m talking about nation’s leading franchise, it’s non-US; It’s in a country where I live right now - [...]

It used to be that the man of a house was the “bread winner,” meaning that he was one who got to go out into the working world to make the dollars and cents necessary to feed his wife and kids back at the homestead.  Gentlemen, I hate to break it to you, but things [...]

61 empresas de diversos segmentos participaram da amostra A Associação Brasileira de Franchising (ABF) acaba de divulgar os resultados da pesquisa sobre o desempenho do setor de franquia no primeiro trimestre de 2008 e a expectativa de expansão para o próximo trimestre. Realizada em parceria com o Provar – Programa de Administração de Varejo, da Fundação Instituto de Administração

I am proud to announce that Noobpreneur.com blog post - Buying a Franchise - If You Think Owning a Franchise Unit is Easy, Think Again! - is chosen among blog posts in the blogosphere as one of 50 blog posts included in the Evan Carmichael’s Top 50 Franchising Blog Post 2008. I am honoured that one [...]

If you are interested in a franchise, and live down under, the Perth Franchising and Business Opportunities Expo hits the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre May 17th and 18th. Did you know that the Australian franchise industry is worth over...

If you are interested in a franchise, and live down under, the Perth Franchising and Business Opportunities Expo hits the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre May 17th and 18th. Did you know that the Australian franchise industry is worth over...

You have probably heard the word franchise before but what does it mean? A franchise is when it comes to small business is a business you can buy into for a fee. Most fast food chains are made up of people buying the right and territory of that restaurant for a fee. Papa Murphy's is a well know franchise that is in most parts of the USA. Owning a franchise you not only have a recognizing

By Jeff Elgin CEO, FranChoice, Inc.   There are two effective ways to become a business owner without reinventing the wheel and starting your own business from scratch: buying a business opportunity and being awarded a franchise business. Each has advantages and disadvantages so knowing how each works and how you would [...]

Today is Earth Day! As more and more of us start to understand words like "sustainability, and "carbon neutral", it is becoming increasingly clear that things that are "green" are not a fad. Take Pizza Fusion, a pizza franchise out...

Today is Earth Day! As more and more of us start to understand words like "sustainability, and "carbon neutral", it is becoming increasingly clear that things that are "green" are not a fad. Take Pizza Fusion, a pizza franchise out...

That there are differences between men and women should not come as a surprise to anyone. That those differences would be a consideration and even a key method in determining whether or not a person would have greater success in the franchise world seems to be more than shocking it's downright politically incorrect. That is until understanding that the determination is that the franchising world needs more women franchise owners. According to recent studies, and also to age old observances of the many differences in the way men and women think and operate, women tend to have a different style and approach to business thinking that allows them a significant edge in the franchising market.Women and men are both capable workers in the business world, but studies have shown that women are the

Tom Harris, founder and president of ANDY ONCALL® Franchising, Inc. announces a special financing option effective immediately. Qualified franchise applicants can now opt to finance 50% of the current franchise fee for a period of 36 months at prime plus 1. In an effort to show both confidence in our franchise brand and the overall [...]

Personal Training Professionals (PTP) Opens New Location in CT New Canaan, CT— Personal Training Professionals announces the opening of another personal training studio in Wilton, CT.  This is the first new location since offering the concept as a franchise in 2007 and on the heels of 10 successful years in the original New Canaan location. [...]

Sally and Jim has launched its own car franchising business, and is selling the franchise; There are problems, as a lawyer and excessive regulation threatened to destroy his life's work, to see how it ended; Tragedy or a complete success. A realistic story of the current franchises. . . Sally said: "Well done, we do not need to do location, because we are ready to shop, it is a great location, not only because Joe is a long-term part-time staff, we give him a discount." The s2d2 is that, now with a smile that, as they have in recent telephone 45 minutes, his billing price of 150 yuan per hour and he loves rounded up over billing may not be his middle name, but certainly in his genealogical surname is white and the waters, he still with a smile. The s2d2 said: "You can not give him a discou

by Patricia Schaefer"Historically unprecedented." That's what Darrell Johnson, President and CEO of FRANdata, says about the fact that about 50 percent of all franchise units are now owned by multi-unit franchisees. FRANdata has been tracking for years the incidence of multi-unit franchising. Johnson and others agree that multi-unit franchising is one of the industry's most dominating growth trends. As the growth of multi-unit and multi-concept franchising intensifies, it is becoming part of the amazing evolution and maturation of U.S. franchising. A number of today's franchisees are highly experienced and savvy business professionals who are strategically building their own small franchise empires. At the same time, more and more franchise systems are seeking multi-unit development agreem

FORT WALTON BEACH, Florida– Cuppy’s Coffee, Smoothies & More, Inc., a rapidly growing specialty coffee and smoothie franchise business, today announced a record year of growth in 2007 marked by the opening of 33 stores and  signed franchise agreements for over 200 locations to be opened in 2008. This year’s expansion positions Cuppy’s Coffee to meet its goal of opening 1,500 stores across the U.S. within the next five years as the year-old company strives to aggressively expand its footprint in the specialty coffee and smoothie industries. In 2007 alone, Cuppy’s Coffee opened 17 cafes, 24 dual drive-thru units, four kiosks and 13 mobile units, giving the franchise a total of over 60 stores nationwide and a presence within 24 states. The company announced today that it is pursuing growth opportunities in the following areas: Atlanta, South and Central Florida, California, Texas, Pittsburgh, Chicago and the Midwest, respectively. &l

Are you searching for a franchise opportunity in the real estate industry? If yes, well I have good news for you! GMAC Real Estate can help you to build your productivity and helping growing your financial assets. At this time, GMAC Real Estate has over 1,300 franchised and company-owned real estate offices right through the United States and Canada. Well, GMAC is the perfect place for real estate franchise, they have ample programs and services waiting for you. So, you have to check out their website for further information.

So what is your own products for franchise really all about? The following report includes some fascinating information about your own products for franchise–info you can use, not just the old stuff they used to tell you. The decision to open your own business or open a franchise for a large chain business will need to thought through carefully before investing any cash. There are advantages and disadvantages to both, and you can start with a simple pro and con list to determine which business model will work the best according to your personality. When you own you own business you will have to develop all systems to meet your individual requirements. Payroll, supply ordering, invoicing, data collection as well as all personnel policies and procedures. With a franchise, all of these systems are usually included in the price of the franchise fee. A complete training program is usually provided to teach the owner and other principals how all of the systems work, enabling many peopl

Clermont, FL – Cleaning and building maintenance is one of the America’s fastest growing industries, and Need A Maid? is cleaning up. The dynamic, Need A Maid? Franchise specializes in professional cleaning services for residential, commercial and new construction projects.  With more than 25 years experience in the cleaning industry, they’ve learned all the “tricks of the trade,” positioning them to offer clients more of what they’re looking for. It’s predicted that commercial and residential cleaning services revenues will increase by 5.5 percent per year through 2009, to over $60 billion.   What’s behind this growth?  For one, there is a shift away from do-it-yourself to do-it-for-me, particularly in the residential market. An increasing number of consumers view having their homes cleaned as a necessity, rather than a luxury.   It’s no surprise, U.S. Department of Labor statistics in

Purchasing a Franchise is an important decision; you need to take advice from a Solicitor. Whilst many people consider that any Solicitor will do, we believe that it is important that you consult a Solicitor that specializes in commercial and Franchising Law. If you ever have a legal questions pertaining to franchising, and over a period of time, there is a vacuum of lack of knowledge about important legal facts, you'll need someone knowledgeable to advise you. Attorneys are not as expensive as you might think, and the value you'll get is significant. Buying a franchise involves a host of legal considerations, which a prospective purchaser should consider before entering into a franchise relationship.An expertise in key legal questions and a legal advice for franchising, important legal facts key legal questions are essentials that need to be clarified before one actually enters into Franchising.A specialist Franchise lawyer will check out many aspects on your behalf from studying th

Atlanta, GA.  – Franchising Concepts, a powerful development company that grows successful regional franchise brands into major national chains, announced today that it has acquired the remaining ownership of Rising Roll Gourmet from Rising Brands, LLC – positioning the 12-unit, fast-casual, lunch-hour concept for future marketplace domination. Rising Roll, voted the “Best Sandwich Shop” in Atlanta, specializes in 50 different gourmet sandwiches, salads and soups targeted to the lunch-hour crowd. The Georgia hot spot for lunch goers earned heightened popularity after being hired by The Food Network’s gourmet chef, Emeril Lagasse, for his personal Superbowl party. As part of the transaction, Franchising Concepts has retained Rising Roll Gourmet founders Jeff and Bob Weiss as store owners and concept developers, utilizing their knowledge of the food industry and culinary arts for continued menu development. In addition, Franchising Co

Aggressive Expansion Plan to Add 200 U.S. Franchise Units Dallas, Texas—Gold’s Gym is expanding its U.S. presence with a new category of investors who are giving the world’s number one fitness franchise a workout. The most recognizable name in the health club industry, Gold’s Gym has more than 600 locations in 30 countries around the world and is now attracting experienced, well capitalized, franchise entrepreneurs to continue the growth and expansion of the brand. Gold’s Gym’s aggressive franchise development plan aims to add another 200 locations by 2010. The new locations will increase Gold Gym’s franchised locations in the U.S. from 465 to more than 650. Calling for new locations in large and small markets across the United States, Gold’s Gym’s expansion will occur both through multi-unit franchise agreements and single location openings.  “Gold’s Gym is turning heads in the franchise investment

Gary Findley, Awards Franchises at Record Pace Couple’s Idea to Offer Multiple Children’s Activities Under One Roof Takes Off in Marketplace Richmond, VA. – What began with one mother’s frustration of traveling to multiple destinations for her young children’s gymnastics, art and music activities has emerged as one of the hottest tickets in today’s fast-growing children’s [...]

According to caterersearch.com, the number of franchised outlets in the hospitality sector increased last year and more businesses are franchising as a way of growing a successful brand. Franchising as a concept is becoming increasingly important to the hospitality sector as a relatively cheap and cheerful way to grow a brand. It [...]

Richard Sharoff had just sold his 21 Boston Market restaurants and was trolling for his next big thing about 10 years ago when he happened across a small chain of underperforming Kansas City ice cream shops in need of some marketing. The stores were poorly located, away from pedestrian and auto traffic. The black-and-white decor [...]

Quando si pensa di aprire una nuova attivià può capitare di chiedersi se conviene aprire un nuovo business o sfruttare un marchio già esistente e quindi conosciuto, fare franchising. Per dare una risposta vediamo quali sono vantaggi e svantaggi di una e dell'altra iniziativa.Iniziamo dagli investimenti. Anche se il franchising richiede investimenti molto minori rispetto all'avvio di una normale azienda gli investimenti partono comunque da alcune decine di migliaia di euro che non possono essere paragonati ai ben più alti investimenti che una tradizionale start-up richiede. Con il frinchising noi possiamo usufruire dell'esperienza e del marchio di una compagnia già ben avviata e inoltre riusciremo più facilmente ad ottenere finanziamenti dalle banche.L'avvio di un'attività tradizionale richiede maggiori sforzi se non si ha una precedente esperienza. C'è il rischio di indebitarsi perchè non si sa come muoversi e tanti altri lati sgradevoli. Con il franchising questo non s

Tell a friend [MyPhamOriflame blog] - Franchising được người Mỹ khởi xướng và định nghĩa như sự liên kết hợp đồng giữa phía chuyển giao (nhà sản xuất hoặc tổ chức dịch vụ) với người nhận chuyển giao (người kinh doanh độc lập). Người chuyển giao cho mượn thương hiệu và hệ thống kinh doanh bao gồm tất cả các cách thức quản lý. Còn người nhận chuyển giao chi trả tiền bản quyền thuê thương hiệu và tiền phí để được kinh doanh với tên và hệ thống của nhà chuyển giao. Để phát triển một thương hiệu nhượng quyền hay kinh doanh nhượng quyền có thể nói là khá phức tạp và chịu ảnh hưởng của nhiều yếu tố hơn so với các mô hình kinh doanh khác. Điều quan trọng của phương thức kinh doanh này nằm ở 5 nhân

Coming back from a chalet at 5am, I had to rush to a meeting with Garskin Business Development Managers at 11am.I was greeted by two young man dressed in style and coat. A very great contrast with my attire.Mike and Jimmy shared with me useful information on the franchising opportunity and I am impressed by their achievement.Anyway Garskin is the No. 1 in Laptop Skins. Garskin is founded by a group of Singaporeans, including Mike Sim and Jimmy Han. The skins are like stickers but they are easily detachable and re-attachable. Even the mousepad can be skinned. If you are keen in getting one garskin, you can log on to the Garskin website.Now I have to discuss the plan with some friends. It would be a great chance to accumulate business skills and experience.

Book Description ISBN-013149421X "Franchising can offer businesses a powerful new source of growth and improved financial performance. Now, Dr. Scott A. Shane helps businesses systematically assess the pros and cons of franchising, and offers proven best practices for building a successful system. Unlike competitive books, From Ice Cream to the Internet focuses squarely on the strategic issues

DUCTZ Is One of Four Service Brands’ Franchise Concepts. ANN ARBOR, – The indoor, air-quality experts at DUCTZ added more muscle to their strong franchise sales team by appointing industry pro Steve Lajiness to development manager. “Steve spent the last five years as regional service manager for Molly Maid so he is well schooled in our franchisee-focused [...]

Franchising is a great opportunity to take a tried business plan that has proven successful and run a business of your own on that model. Of course, there are rules that must be followed and fees that must be paid, but in the long run buying a franchise that has already established itself [...]

Entrepreneurs generally do not like holding down a nine to five job working for someone else. In fact, this goes against their very nature. Entrepreneurs in general are motivated to create a business on their own through hard work, dedication, and creativity. Many entrepreneurs have created businesses, built them, and then franchised them to other [...]

GlobalPinoy Chamber of Small and Medium Entrerprise is a non profit organization with the aim of ‘Creating Jobs Through Entrepreneurship in Small & Medium Enterprises’. This NGO is based in Quezon City, Philippines and started in September, 1990 as FILOVE International. One of the services they are offering is “Instant Negosyo” - an affordable food cart [...]