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Decor & You 2008-02-22 06:02:22 Franchise DescriptionDecor
& You® gives you the opportunity to build a home-based business in the expanding field of interior decorating!The industry's newest decorating franchise, Decor & You® features personalized service from professionally trained interior decorators and state-of-the-art computerized sampling. We provide our franchisees with a Regional Developer to support them through the developmental stages of their growing businesses and provide coaching and problem-solving assistance while tracking and nurturing their success.A Growth IndustryThe interior decorating field is a vast, exciting and exceptionally lucrative market in which to conduct business. Americans currently invest at least $60 billion annually on home furnishings. A recent study by the 2000 American Express Ret
Nationwide Floor & Window Coverings 2008-02-22 05:59:21 Franchise DescriptionAmerica`s premier mobile floor & window coverings franchise. We provide free, shop at home service to today`s time-starved customer. Low overhead, national account pricing, comprehensive training, proven marketing programs and the largest exclusive territories in the industry allow us to be ranked as one of the best home based franchises in both Entreprenuer and Income Opportunities Magazine. In addition, we were ranked in the top 200 franchise listing by Success Magazine.Franchise Training and SupportYou will start with 6-8 weeks of pre-training at home. Videos, manuals, audio tapes and products are reviewed. This will be followed by one week of hands on formal training at the franchise heaquarters in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Extensive ongoing support, 24 hour toll free Read more:Floor
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Personalized Management Associates 2008-02-22 05:41:25 Franchise DescriptionPersonalizedManagementAssociates
, founded in 1985, has pioneered an executive search system for management staffing in our niche markets of retail, restaurant and hospitality management. We have become one of the largest recruiting chains specializing in these niches in the United States. Few companies have the reputation of Personalized Management Associates in finding innovative employment solutions for both companies and candidates in today's workplace.PMA Franchise Systems, Inc. began in 1999 to franchise our system of search and placement. A PMA Franchise allows you to be in business for yourself but not by yourself!Entrepreneur Magazine has ranked PMA Franchise Systems, Inc. in the "Top 200 Low-Cost Franchise Opportunities." A USA Today article listed PMA Franc
Lloyd Staffing 2008-02-22 05:37:01 Franchise DescriptionThe Lloyd
companies have been fine-tuning our unique approach to staffing and employment since our inception in 1971. During this time frame, we have successfully served thousands of employers, job seekers and temporary employees. Our blended service concept truly embodies the entire spectrum of staffing, including temporary personnel, consultant referrals, contingency placement and executive search. And, because we recognize that the field of human resources has significantly changed its structure and focus over the years, we have also added several complimentary and compatible staffing components to our service line to enhance the support we provide to the business community.Franchise Training and SupportPermanent and temporary operations for total synergy and maximu
Sanford Rose Associates 2008-02-22 05:32:57 Franchise DescriptionSanford
Rose Associates
' mission is to be the preferred provider of custom recruiting services to clients worldwide. We serve clients who are looking to fill middle- or upper-management positions in a variety of industries. SRA's focus on exclusive relationships with companies enables us to identify and carefully court the top people for each position.SRA's proprietary methodology, Dimensional Search(r), creates a unique three-dimensional profile that matches a candidate's personal skill level to job requirements, past experience to futur expectations and management style to corporate culture. Second is our history of excellence. The first SRA office opened in 1959 and began franchising in 1970, awarding a limited number of franchies each year to help ensure a high lev
@ Work Franchises Inc. 2008-02-22 05:27:43 Franchise DescriptionOne of the most important aspects of the @WORK network is the relationship between the franchisee and the franchisor. We believe that maintaining a good relationship with our franchise owners is critical to their success. That belief is why we place such high emphasis on the standard of quality for the services, facilities, and personnel in each franchise operation. All of these elements combine to present a professional image to our clients and employees. Our open communication and meaningful relationships are what keep the system alive and vibrant. We must all be aware that through constant interchange of ideas and creative concepts we remain fresh and continue to grow. We maintain that the relationship between us is the essence of greatness. For this reason, we stre Read more:Franchises
Snelling Staffing Services 2008-02-22 05:21:46 Franchise DescriptionWe offer franchises to qualified individuals and entities to operate one or more personnel service businesses providing career placement, employee leasing, temporary, and Temp-To-Hire services. The franchised businesses are established and operated by franchisees under a combination of training, knowledge, methods and techniques for operating such a business.ith more frequent career changes and new types of job opportunities, the demand for staffing services has never been greater. As a matter of fact, The Bureau of Labor Statistics, a U.S. agency charged with tracking labor markets, says there will be 10 million more jobs than employees by 2010. By then the economy will support 167 million jobs and there will only be 157 million workers. These changing dynamics provid Read more:Services
Express Personnel Service International 2008-02-22 05:16:35 Franchise DescriptionWith nearly 600 offices worldwide, the company has enjoyed amazing success, annually exceeding industry growth trends. Express
is consistently ranked by business magazines like Success and Entrepreneur as one of the best franchising opportunities in the country. 96% success rate over 24 year history. Franchisor has never been sued by a Franchisee over the Franchise Agreement. Express Personnel
had annual sales in 2005 of nearly 1.6 Billion and 1.33 Billion in annual sales in 2004 of a $72 billion industry. Express is running ahead of the industry with over 22% in sales growth. Currently Express is the 5th largest Staffing Company in the US and the largest privately held fully franchised worldwide. The Benefits of Franchising with Express Include:*Full service Franchise Read more:International
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Multi-Unit Franchising on the Rise 2008-01-25 10:36:03 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 Read more:Franchising
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The Best, Worst and Most Surprising Things About Being a Franchisee 2008-01-25 10:33:31 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. Franchisee
s 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
How to Avoid Buying a Franchise that Might Go Under 2008-01-25 10:31:27 By Lori Kiser-BlockStatistics show that your chances for success as an entrepreneur are greater if you start your new business as a franchisee rather than opening a business all on your own. However, there are times when even franchise systems aren't successful and around for the long term. Of course there are no guarantees but you can boost your chances for finding a franchise with stability by doing some additional research.A franchise company usually begins when someone has a desire to bring a product or service to a wider audience. One or more units, often called company stores, are opened so the product or service can be tested, refined, retested and improved. Once the company stores have experienced some success, the company will begin early franchising efforts.Opening the first 10-2 Read more:Avoid
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Understanding the Franchise Contract 2008-01-25 10:27:10 Source: U.S. Small Business AdministrationThe franchise contract, like the Uniform Franchise Offering Circular (UFOC), is a very important document. The contract is probably the most important document in the transaction process. It is a legal commitment which is binding on both the franchisor and franchisee. In the franchise contract, the franchisor's promises must be presented to the franchisee in writing and subjected to careful scrutiny. During this stage of the buy/sell process, the franchisee must have competent legal advice regarding the meaning and effect of the contract.When reviewing the contract, you and your attorney, will need to determine if it confirms what you have been told. If you find improprieties in the contract at this point, you may decide to withdraw from the transa Read more:Understanding
Multi-Unit or Multi-Concept? 2008-01-25 10:22:58 By Michael H. Seid and Kay Marie Ainsley, Managing DirectorsMichael H. Seid & Associates, LLCQuestion: Three friends and I have decided to pool our investment dollars and buy some franchises. Our backgrounds are financial, sales, and business administration. We have investigated several different franchise opportunities and have enough money to either buy six to 10 locations from a single franchise or one to two locations from three different franchises. Our question: Is it better to own several units of one franchise or to own one or two of several franchises?Answer: You may find that some of the franchisors you are considering will not allow you, under their standard agreements, to own or operate other businesses while you are a franchisee of their system. Many will not offer to sell you Read more:Concept
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Healthy Fast Food: Oxymoron or Competitive Advantage? 2008-01-25 10:17:27 by Patricia Schaefer"Traditional marketing says fill a need and you'll be successful. America has a huge need to eat healthy and no one's filling that need in the fast food market... not really." So says Jaynie Smith, author of Creating CompetitiveAdvantage
and president of Smart Advantage, Inc.Smith is right about the huge need for Americans to eat healthy: According to the National Center for Health Statistics, 66.5 percent of adults are overweight or obese; 32 percent of adults obese. Just as alarming if not more so, childhood obesity is escalating; tripling since the 1970's. 17 percent of adolescents and 19 percent of children are overweight.Increasing demands, legislation and litigation directed at America's fast food industry is now at fever pitch. Every day headlines abound on the
Could "Biz Opp" Offers Be Out for Your Coffers? 2008-01-25 10:11:59 Courtesy of the Bureau of Consumer Protection, Federal Trade CommissionA-1 Pay phones. $160K (thousand) per year potential … Premium locations.Huge profits. Distribute candy mints, part-time, full-time …Work 6 hours/week. Earn 45K+/year. Must sell!Big $$. No competition. Low investment.It's easy to see why ads for business opportunities like these appeal to consumers looking to make extra money: They promise good pay for little effort. But, as many consumers who have answered these ads have learned -- and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has found -- many business opportunity promotions are nothing but scams that take consumers' money up front and fail to deliver on the promises.If you're a prospective business owner, what can you do to make sure this doesn't happen to you? First, do Read more:Offers
Bank Loans for Buying a Franchise 2008-01-25 10:06:50 By Jim WilsonThe time has come. The decision has been made; you are going to leave corporate life, buy that franchise and be your own boss. Great! Have you thought about how you will finance it yet?To effectively apply for and land a commercial loan for your franchise, you must understand the commercial lending business in order to get the best results. My goal here is to introduce you to commercial lending and provide insight into how banks approve and make loans so that you can approach commercial lending with a better chance of approval.Maybe the place to start is the bank's perspective on lending money. Most new franchisees are absolutely positive of their eventual success with their franchise business and want the bank to share in that success by approving a loan for the needed capita Read more:Buying
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How To Choose a Franchise 2008-01-05 23:22:22 Franchise Company Investigation ProcessFranChoiceBefore You BeginYou've carefully evaluated yourself and built an individual model that can be used to determine if a franchise opportunity has the attributes you want. You know what you need to find in a franchise business to match your preferences and desires. You have a picture of what the future will be like for you as a business owner. Now you just need a process to investigate individual franchise opportunities and determine if they fit perfectly into your plans.Franchise Investigation PreviewThe first thing you need to keep in mind in your investigation is that it is a process of mutual elimination for both you and the franchisor. You might find exactly the franchise you're looking for on the first try, but that is highly unlikely unle
Factors That Affect A Good Franchise Site Location 2008-01-05 23:11:11 Franchise Article Author: The Franchise GuideChoosing the best franchise is just half the equation. Without the right location for it, you may find it hard to recoup your investment. So how do you choose the right location for your franchise?Perhaps the first thing you should consider is if there are enough people in your locality to ensure that sufficient volume will be consumed. If not, does your area have any plans for expansion? The more you cater to a small segment or niche in the market, the bigger the population must be. Moreover, the product volume consumed monthly must not only be sufficient to cover your monthly expenses but must also bring you a profit.You should also think about where the people who can afford your product or services live. Your city may have the perfect Read more:Affect
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Home Care Franchise Opportunities 2008-01-05 23:02:31 Senior Services FranchisesMedical & Healthcare FranchisesServing Baby Boomers (and Their Parents!)Home care, living assistance and medical programs especially for seniors are in demand, and the need will continue to grow as the U.S. population continues to age. If you're searching for a franchise that makes good business sense and affords an opportunity to provide personal, caring service, look into the various senior services franchises and businesses related to health and wellness as described in the listings below.Home Care Franchise Opportunities
Visiting Angels / Living Assistance offers services to a market of more than 30 million senior citizens. This market is exploding in growth, which has rendered it nearly immune to changing economies. Their business provides the satisfaction of
How To Raise Funds To Start A Franchise Business 2008-01-05 22:57:51 Franchise Article Author: The Franchise GuideFinancial capacity is the important aspect that founders will have to address when business opportunities such as franchising are concerned. Franchising businesses do not come cheap and the costs involved are variable. The need to allocate the proper funds for budgeting purposes will be the immediate aspect that needs to be addressed so that every area surrounding the business will be covered for a smooth flow of operations.Where to Look for Funds
There are various ways to which a franchise business can be accomplished. Here are some possible alternatives:1. Financial Loans. The easiest way of being able to allocate the needed funds would be to apply for financial loans with banking and lending institutions. The process after application would ca Read more:Business
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Expert Franchise Selection Advice 2008-01-05 22:49:20 The FranChoice®ProgramOur Mission is Helping People Realize Their Dreams.We do this by helping you find a franchise opportunity that fits you. "What's the best franchise for me?"Prospective entrepreneurs ask that question all the time. The best answer is, "it depends". It depends on what you like to do. It depends on what you're good at. It depends on how much capital you have to invest. It depends on how you evaluate risk. It depends on understanding all the factors that go into making a good decision - from your perspective, not ours.A Free Service For EntrepreneursThe FranChoice consultation process is similar to working with a realtor when buying a home. An industry expert guides you through the search process, helps answer your questions and concerns, and understands your needs and g Read more:Expert
Difference Between a Franchise Opportunity and a Business Opportunity 2008-01-05 22:40:14 FranchiseIn simple terms, a franchise opportunity is a relationship between a seller and a buyer that continues for the duration of the buyer’s involvement in the business. A franchise differs from a business opportunity in two important ways: * A franchisor generally collects an “up front” fee from the buyer but also collects on-going royalties in exchange for a proven business model. In a business opportunity, the buyer pays for the system or training, but does not have a further obligation, unless his contract specifies he buy inventory from the seller. * A franchisor, in order to protect the brand and ensure consistency of the product, requires strict adherence to specific guidelines. In a business opportunity, the buyer may learn a specific program but is not required to f Read more:Business
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4 Tips To Remember When Talking To Franchisors 2008-03-20 07:34:46 Franchising research is a dangerous business for potential Franchisees. The Franchisor can hold all the cards….unless you see the relationship for what it is!I’ve set out below 4 rules that I go into in more depth in my book. Ignore these at your peril, but take them into account and you and the Franchisor can have discussions with the deck not stacked against you.1) The Franchisor is wishing to enter into a contract with you that will enable him to grow his business. The relationship that you develop is based around MUTUAL benefit. In the light of this, there is no need to feel that you have to impress the Franchisor or that when you meet with them you are applying for a job.2) The purchase price of the Franchise should be in proportion to the rewards that are realistically on offer. Read more:Remember
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The Eight Best Franchise Opportunities Of 2006 2008-03-20 07:34:04 Wondering what franchises provide the best business opportunities? The results are in for 2006’s best franchise businesses. Check here to see if your favorite franchise made the list!International. This company provides graphic design for signs large and small, as well as trade show displays, banners, electrical signs, and graphics for vehicles. The company has a great track record, with over twenty years of experience under its belt and consistently strong sales.HomeVesters of America, Inc. You’ve probably seen those ads that say “we buy ugly houses!” Meet the company behind the ads: real estate experts who operate in a special niche market—undervalued property. Those who’ve bought into the franchise love the fact that the business provides group rates on vacant property insur Read more:Eight
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Buying a Franchise Business 2008-03-20 07:33:20 Buying a franchise is often a good way for people to own a business, who might not have as much experience or confidence in running a business. Franchises offers a safer alternative, with less risk & more support than building a business from scratch.The success of franchises' comes down to the fact you have a proven and working business model, with many other franchisees having already taken the (hopefully successful) step into owning the same franchise.Benefits of owning a franchise:- Established brand.- Established marketing campaigns.- Cumulative purchasing power.- Proven successful business model.- Support, assistance and training.- Risk avoidance.Before jumping headfirst into a franchise, you should tread carefully. It is likely you will be sinking a lot of money into non-recoverable Read more:Business
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5 Marketing Tips - Franchises Benefit from Integrated Promotions and Mail Campaigns 2008-03-20 07:32:37 If you are like most franchisors, you continually face the same challenge: how to grow your business in a competitive marketplace. The primary leverage points franchisors have to grow their companies are twofold: add more franchisees to their networks and ensure the ongoing success of those franchisees once they have been added. One key to achieving both is to plan and execute optimal promotions and direct mail campaigns.In order for a given franchise network's promotions and direct mail campaign to be optimal, the campaign must meet four conditions: 1. must be cost-effective, 2. must accurately communicate the value proposition of the company, 3. must be easy for franchisees to participate in, and 4. must target the right customers and prospects.With these conditions in mind, here are 5 m Read more:Campaigns
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Get Free Fast Food Using an Austin Business Consultant 2008-03-29 03:09:50 I want to share an interesting ad I saw in the paper the other day: Wealthy fast food addict in search of an Austin
business consultant to guide him in the purchase of a fast food franchise so he can save money on burgers and fries.Okay! I didn’t really see that ad, but I know Texas business strategists and business coaches all around your area that could help that person, or you, find and purchase a franchise by guiding you through the process if that’s what you want to do.Just so happens that, even though I’m awful with an opening joke, I know a few things about buying a franchise myself that I learned from Austin business consultants. This time I’ll be serious, so please keep reading.As with anything, common questions arise that you want answered before you begin to even conside Read more:Business
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