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”

• Indian retail market to reach $535 bn by 2013: Report

  
  Thaindian News — Authority: 726
  New Delhi, Nov 26 (IANS) India’s retail market is expected to reach $535 billion by 2013, says a report on fashion and lifestyle franchises released here Thursday.“With anticipated $30 billion fresh investment over the next five years, modern retail will show impressive compound annual growth rate of 40 ...
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• SHREK FOREVER AFTER Gets First Shot/Synopsis

  
  We Are Movie Geeks — Authority: 581
  SHREK FOREVER AFTER just seems like an act in overkill.  Many (those who actually appreciated the humor found in the first, two films, anyway) believed the franchise fell off a cliff with SHREK THE THIRD.  We’ll see if this fourth film can redeem the series.  We’ll leave the judgment up to you based on this ...
  19 hours ago

• KUMON: Franchisee Association Pushes for Change

  
  Unhappy Franchisee — Authority: 427
  Burger King owners aren’t the only franchisees pushing for change. Kumon franchise owners have voiced concerns here (as well as on Facebook and Twitter) that the international education franchisor is prioritizing systemwide expansion over the success of its franchise owners.  While the group was not ...
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• Pizza Fusion Opens First International Franchise In Saudi Arabia

  
  Franchise Talk — Authority: 136
  Earthtimes : Pizza Fusion announced the opening of its first international franchise in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia through a master franchise development agreement with Samir Food Co., Ltd., a Samir Group company. The new Saudi Arabian Pizza Fusion is located on Prince Abdullah Street at the Rawoda Star center in ...
  22 hours ago

• Fast-Growing Texas Franchise Turns Fun Into Profit

  
  Franchise Talk — Authority: 136
  NuWire Investor : Whether the economy is troubled or terrific, entertainment can be big business when done right. That’s the philosophy behind Games2U , an Austin, Tex.-based franchisor that has experienced significant growth over the past year and appears poised for more. “It’s a very challenging time for ...
  23 hours ago

• Older Operators Make Mark On Franchising

  
  Business Opportunities Weblog — Authority: 447
  Prior to the economic downturn, Eric Diaz was managing a department that handled futures systems for Merrill Lynch in New York, reports Reuters . Today he’s a full-time pet groomer, riding around Hudson County, New Jersey in a tricked out Mercedes van replete with two 65-gallon water drums, a hydro tub and a ...
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• Sports franchises not to be thankful for this season

  
  Attuworld.com — Authority: 633
  There is a lot to be thankful for in today’s sports landscape. LeBron James may be the most physically gifted basketball player that the sport has ever seen. Stephen Strasburg can supposedly throw a baseball 103 mph. You can watch ALL of the NFL games at the same time with the Sunday Ticket! I think they still play ...
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• KUMON Franchise Owner Complains of Overexpansion

  
  Unhappy Franchisee — Authority: 427
  According to the Kumon franchise website, Kumon is “an after-school math and reading program that employs a unique learning method designed to help each child develop the skills needed to perform to his or her full potential.”// With an international network of independently owned and operated franchises, Kumon ...
  3 days ago

• Mothercare Announces Plans To Expand Into Global Market

  
  Franchise Talk — Authority: 136
  TopNews New Zealand : British maternity goods seller Mothercare , on the back of a strong half yearly performance and a steadily improving market, has announced plans to expand its wholesale operations to a global level, as the group has already done to Early Learning Centre, a business it acquired in 2007. The ...
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• Pak govt. won’t stop cricketers from participating in IPL: PCB

  
  Thaindian News — Authority: 726
  Islamabad, Nov. 23 (ANI): The Pakistan Government has assured the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Ijaz Butt that it would not object to Pakistani players participating in the Indian Premier League (IPL) next year. “I have also spoken to the government which has verbally assured me it will not stop our players ...
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• ON THIS DAY IN MOVIES: ROCKY

  
  Hollywood Outbreak — Authority: 595
  On this day in 1970, UNITED ARTISTS released ROCKY and a franchise legend was born. Directed by JOHN G. AVILDSON, this written by and starring SYLVESTER STALLONE labor-of-love went on to become one of the most successful/popular film series in history. Joining STALLONE in the original cast were TALIA SHIRE, CARL ...
  5 days ago

• Exciting International Franchise Opportunities Now Available

  
  Franchise Talk — Authority: 136
  By Donald Mahony – FranchiseDirect Editor : Franchising has changed the American business scene forever, letting entrepreneurs work for themselves, but not by themselves. Franchises like McDonald’s and Burger King have led the way for the franchising movement, and now there are few business industries out ...
  1 week ago

• Liberty Tax Franchise in Florida from Which Franchise

  
  SY6 Blog — Authority: 127
  If you are looking for an exciting franchising opportunity in the field of financing, then you could pick up an option for Liberty Tax Service. Which Franchise in Florida will allow you to brenefit fromof the most cost effective franchasing oportunities in the industry. It is considered a successful seasonal ...
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• Outdoor Living Brands Launches New Franchise Business Educational Video Series On YouTube

  
  Franchise Talk — Authority: 136
  Earthtimes : Outdoor Living Brands , the “everything outdoors” franchisor based in Richmond, Virginia, has launched a multi-level social media strategy to help educate, guide and inform people looking for new business opportunities and new business ideas in franchising. “We decided to post the video series ...
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• LITTLE CAESARS: What Franchisees Make on a $5 Pizza

  
  Unhappy Franchisee — Authority: 427
  Question:  Can Little Caesar’s franchise owners really make money on a five-dollar pizza? Answer:  Not much.   SmartMoney.com surveyed franchisees from different franchise chains regarding the cost to them of some current and recent promotions. The Smart Money article points out that franchisees ...
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• McDONALD’S: What Franchisees Make on a $1 Burger

  
  Unhappy Franchisee — Authority: 427
  Question:  Can McDonald’s franchise owners really make money on a dollar-menu hamburger? Answer:  A little.  But they’ve got to make it up on higher profit items – like fries and soda – if they want to stay in business. SmartMoney.com surveyed franchisees from different franchise chains regarding the ...
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• Only Nine Top Grossing Films of the Decade Were Original Ideas

  
  [CinemaRatty] Latest Articles — Authority: 169
  For years, many of us have complained about a lack of original ideas from Hollywood. Week after week, weve heard and read stories about the latest comic book, toy line, video game, board game or tv show being mined for a new blockbuster in Hollywood. And that doesnt even get into the rebooting of franchises or ...
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• PCB yet to clear players’ participation in IPL

  
  Thaindian News — Authority: 726
  Karachi, Nov 17 (IANS) Pakistan Cricket Board’s (PCB) chief operating officer Wasim Bari Tuesday rejected reports that the country’s leading players have already been cleared to play in the third edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL).Bari said the concerned authorities are in the process of making a decision ...
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• Pak players need to obtain PCB NOC before Nov.20 for IPL’s season third season

  
  Thaindian News — Authority: 726
  Lahore, Nov.17 (ANI): Pakistan cricketers would have to obtain no-objection certificates (NOC) from the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and the government by November 20, in order to make themselves available for the Indian Premier League’s (IPL) third season in 2010.According to an IPL release, the T20 league would ...
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