Is Now The Time to Start Your Own Business? – Interview with author of “Escape From Cubicle Nation”
If I’m not listening to satellite radio, I’m usually tuned in to NPR. Last week I heard this…
Interview with Peter Ross, CEO of Senior Helpers
I often get asked, “what is the hottest franchise?” or “what sort of business should I buy?” and…
Some Laid Off Workers Turn to Franchising
The past 18 – 24 months have been tough on corporate America. I’m based in Charlotte (home of…
My Experience at the 2009 Masters
We interrupt this franchise blog to talk about something I am extremely passionate about … golf. If you…
Franchises Offer Start Up Discounts to Veterans
As a way to to honor those men and women who have served in the U.S. military, the…
Why is now the time to jump in and buy a franchise?
Jeff Elgin of FranChoice answered host Jenna Lee’s questions on “Franchising in 2009” on Fox Business Morning C-Suite…
Understanding and using social media
One of the hot topics in franchising (and marketing, in general) is social media, aka Web 2.0. During…
Pros & Cons of Buying a Franchise
This week and next we’re going to take a brief look at some of the pros and cons…
2009 Franchise Entrepreneur of the Year Announced at IFA Convention
Each year the International Franchise Association recognizes one outstanding franchise entrepreneur for their achievements in business, and particularly,…
Franchising still offers viable opportunities for investors
Last week we took a brief glimpse at Wall Street and some of the good, and bad, news…
Don’t let Wall Street get you down
It’s very easy to get stuck in the doom and gloom that’s Wall Street. Just this past week,…
Politics, Small Business and Franchising
Each day I receive at least one political email, a “forward from a friend” … typically someone imposing…
Out of Work? Consider Buying A Franchise – Part 2
Earlier this month we discussed different options for those who are currently unemployed or recently heard they will…
Out of work? Consider buying a franchise
Tough news in Charlotte, NC earlier this week. Wachovia Corp, one of the largest companies in Charlotte and…
Franchise Organizations Secret Shop Employees
It’s travel season … last week Washington, DC for Franchise Appreciation Day and this week Franchise Update’s annual…
Local Dominos franchisees step up in post-hurricane Houston, TX
Houston is still recovering from Hurricane Ike and will be for a long time. (I recently heard that…
IFA’s Franchise Appreciation Day Recap – Current Political Issues Facing Franchising
Earlier this week I attended the International Franchise Association’s 9th annual Franchise Appreciation Day in Washington, DC. Over…
Bennigan’s Files Chapter 7 – What happens to the franchisees?
We interrupt our regularly scheduled “How to research and buy a franchise” with this update … Within the…
Step #3 – Start Your Franchise Analysis
So let’s review for a minute. By now, you’ve: Started discussions with your family and decided that you…
Step #2 – Begin your franchise search
As you start deciding which franchise is for you, there are dozens of sources to reference to gain…