Could a franchise be for you?
17 Nov 2014
Is a franchise the choice for you? If you’re a budding entrepreneur looking for your big break, you probably have hundreds of ideas running through your head. You may have...Read More
CIT Group seeks additional funding – Marco’s Pizza adds financing options for franchisees
21 Jul 2009
The recent CIT Group news hit the franchise community late last week. One of the larger small business lenders announced, CIT Group announced it needed additional money from the government...Read More
Interview with Peter Ross, CEO of Senior Helpers
23 Apr 2009
I often get asked, “what is the hottest franchise?” or “what sort of business should I buy?” and my response is typically the same … Often is depends on your...Read More
Some Laid Off Workers Turn to Franchising
16 Apr 2009
The past 18 – 24 months have been tough on corporate America. I’m based in Charlotte (home of Bank of America and Wachovia/Wells Fargo) and many of my friends that...Read More
Franchises Offer Start Up Discounts to Veterans
10 Apr 2009
As a way to to honor those men and women who have served in the U.S. military, the Veterans Transition Franchise Initiative, known as “VetFran,” was developed to help veterans...Read More
Why is now the time to jump in and buy a franchise?
07 Apr 2009
Jeff Elgin of FranChoice answered host Jenna Lee’s questions on “Franchising in 2009” on Fox Business Morning C-Suite Sit-Down. His message: Despite the economy, people can still find great opportunities...Read More
Out of Work? Consider Buying A Franchise – Part 2
13 Oct 2008
Earlier this month we discussed different options for those who are currently unemployed or recently heard they will be receiving a severance package and asked to look for different opportunities....Read More
Would You Like Fries With That Outsourcing?
08 Oct 2008
I’m a big fan of Fast Company (both online and off). When I travel, the magazine is always in my briefcase. If they offered an App for my iPhone (like...Read More
Out of work? Consider buying a franchise
02 Oct 2008
Tough news in Charlotte, NC earlier this week. Wachovia Corp, one of the largest companies in Charlotte and the 6th largest bank in the United States, was purchased by Citigroup...Read More
Franchise Organizations Secret Shop Employees
27 Sep 2008
It’s travel season … last week Washington, DC for Franchise Appreciation Day and this week Franchise Update’s annual Franchise Development Conference at the Drake Hotel in Chicago, IL. The conference...Read More
