Franchises

Franchises are business opportunities that are based upon a proven business model that can be replicated. This is laid out in an operations manual which provides a formula for a new business owner to follow.


Franchises are usually proven by way of pilot businesses which have been shown to run profitably for a period of time and their business processes and activities documented. This provides the proven business model which can provide a level of peace of mind to the franchise buyer.

However, franchises still carry a degree of risk like any other business and undertaking careful research and due diligence is good advice when considering a franchise opportunity to ensure best chance of business success.

You can join blog conversations about franchises at sites like Franchise Talk and Select Your Franchise Blog.

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Latest blogosphere posts tagged “Franchises”

• PAT O’BRIEN’S: Year-old Destin Franchise Closes

  
  Unhappy Franchisee — Authority: 423
  Just after celebrating its one-year anniversary, the Pat O’Brien’s franchise in Destin, Fla., has closed for good. According to a story in New Orleans City Business, the Pat O’Brien’s franchise in Memphis closed just a year earlier.  Shelly Waguespack, vice president of the New Orleans-based bar ...
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• FRESH CITY: North Andover Franchise Closes

  
  Unhappy Franchisee — Authority: 423
  The North Andover, MA Fresh City franchise location has closed after four years. Fresh City co-owner Larry Reinstein blamed the difficult economy on the closure, but said the rest of the area Fresh City locations were doing fine. Comments left on the local news story indicated that a reputation for health ...
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• RICKY’S CANDY, CONES & CHAOS FRANCHISE

  
  Unhappy Franchisee — Authority: 423
  This post was originally published in July, 2009 on Franchise Pick, and was updated November 11, 2009. Franchisee reports that one of the more colorful franchise concepts of recent years, Ricky’s Candy, Cones & Chaos, may have been more aptly named Ricky’s Chaos, Lawsuits & Bankruptcy. We’ve been ...
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• SPORTS CLIPS: A Great Franchise? Read Recent Comments.

  
  Unhappy Franchisee — Authority: 423
  In April, 2009, franchise writer and consultant Sean Kelly asked readers “Is Sports Clips a Great Franchise?”  The question was prompted by the incongruity between published reports of success and anonymous rumors of widespread franchise failures. According to the company, in January, 2009 Sports Clips ...
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• SPORTS CLIPS Franchisee: Failed Owners Have Themselves to Blame

  
  Unhappy Franchisee — Authority: 423
  Not ALL the recent comments about the Sports Clips franchise have been negative.  One commenter, who claims to be an experienced franchise owner with three decades of experience, claims that Sports Clips is a great business model and that every one of the franchisee’s stores has been profitable.  According ...
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• Franchise Scouting Report: Mosquito Squad

  
  Top New Franchises — Authority: 92
  The Mosquito Squad franchise caught our eye, and may be invited to be featured in the upcoming Top New Franchises guide.// According to the company, “Mosquito Squad offers an affordable, proven and effective way to control mosquitoes and other insects within the perimeter of your property. Part of Outdoor Living ...
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• Self Employment Through An Advertising Franchise

  
  talkforfinance.com — Authority: 121
  When considering purchasing an advertising franchise opportunity, you are well advised to think over what qualities you will find helpful, the size of the market in your potential trading territory, who will buy you service or product and how you can reach them.Advertising franchise ideal skillsAdvertising is all ...
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• Adventist Review - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

  
  Review This Crazy World — Authority: 161
  The Adventist Review is the official newsmagazine of the Seventh-day Adventist … The Review and Herald also publishes a sister magazine, Adventist World. … See the original post: Adventist Review - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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• The Princeton Review - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

  
  Review This Crazy World — Authority: 161
  For the journal, see Princeton Theological Review. … Countries with Princeton Review franchises include China, India, Israel, Japan, … Read more here: The Princeton Review - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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• Burger King Restaurants Angry Over $1 Burger Promo, File Lawsuit [Participating Locations]

  
  Consumerist — Authority: 777
  Ive been wondering how some fast food chains can sell $1 cheeseburgers and still make a profit. Apparently they cant , which is why a group that represents about 80% of the restaurants franchisees have sued the company over the promotion. While costs vary by location, the $1 double cheeseburger typically costs ...
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• The Knicks’ Struggles Leave Walsh Mystified

  
  NYT > Theater — Authority: 913
  The Knicks’ top executive, Donnie Walsh, believes he made all the right moves last season, but his team is 1-8 and barely treading water.
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• The Knicks’ Struggles Leave Walsh Mystified

  
  NYT > Theater — Authority: 913
  The Knicks’ top executive, Donnie Walsh, believes he made all the right moves last season, but his team is 1-8 and barely treading water.
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• BURGER KING Franchisees Sue Over Forced Discounting

  
  Franchisor Marketing — Authority: 99
  Franchisors:  If you want to invoke the wrath of your franchisees, here are a couple of tips.  First, come up with a promotion that boosts top line sales at the expense of your franchisee’s profits. Second,  proceed with said promotion despite the formal objections of your franchisee association and the fact ...
  3 days ago

• BURGER KING Franchisees Sue Over $1 Cheeseburgers

  
  Unhappy Franchisee — Authority: 423
  Burger King’s National Franchisee Association filed a lawsuit this week against the franchisor over the $1 Double Cheeseburger promotion.// Last summer, Burger King franchisees twice voted against the $1 double cheeseburger promotion.  Despite clear objections, Burger King forced all franchisees to sell its double ...
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• Any Driven Sunday: Never Trust Barbeque Served by a Man in a Clean Shirt

  
  The Squawker - a Best of Texas blog — Authority: 134
  Driving south down I-35 into Austin there are all manner of diners, restaurants and eateries. Most are of the suburban type, available in any zip code, close to the Best Buy and/or the IKEA, and they tend to provide the unexceptional, regular “Americana” food which has been highly successful and always ...
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• Play Age of Conan, get on The Secret World beta

  
  The Gaming Vault — Authority: 132
  Funcom is doing their best to entice players back to Age of Conan, offering two weeks of free play for returning players and two weeks of double experience for everyone. Those who choose to subscribe will be given even better gifts. Sign up for three months to earn a place in The Secret World beta; sign on for six ...
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• UPS STORE, MAIL BOXES ETC. Franchisees File Class Action Suit

  
  Unhappy Franchisee — Authority: 423
  The UPS Store and Mail Boxes Etc. franchise owners have launched another legal attack over the alleged screwing-over they received by franchisor United Parcel Service (UPS). According to the NOTICE OF PENDENCY OF CLASS ACTION Morgate LLC v. Mail Boxes Etc., Inc., United Parcel Service, Inc., et al . ...
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  EW.com: Today's Latest Headlines — Authority: 467
  Our Rob Pattinson, Taylor Lautner, and Kristen Stewart photo shoot; see more in EW issue on sale Friday!
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  EW.com: Today's Latest Headlines — Authority: 467
  See brand-new exclusive photos of the three leads of The Twilight Saga, and revisit our previous shoots; more to come in this weeks issue of Entertainment Weekly, on sale Friday!
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• Sblended Milkshakes Franchise – A Unique Milkshake Bar Concept

  
  Franchise Talk — Authority: 134
  The Franchise Magazine : With locations already operating in major UK shopping centres, Sblended Milkshakes has proven that it is a milkshake bar concept that appeals to shoppers everywhere. Influenced by the retro 1950s American Milkshake Bars, Sblended Milkshakes has created a fun and stylish milkshake bar ...
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