Archive for the ‘How to Buy a Franchise’ Category

Where to Find Franchise Opportunities in Your Area

Monday, January 9th, 2012

If you are looking to find a franchise to buy and manage locally, it will be difficult to find an opportunity unless you know where to go. Online listings of franchise opportunities will have postings for local franchises for sale, and will also offer insight into a number of industries ...

Where to Find Franchise Opportunities in Your Area

Wednesday, December 28th, 2011

If you are looking to find a franchise to buy and manage locally, it will be difficult to find an opportunity unless you know where to go. Online listings of franchise opportunities will have postings for local franchises for sale, and will also offer insight into a number of industries ...

Advantages of Investing in a Franchise

Wednesday, May 25th, 2011

MJ6XNDPMACBS - Benefits of Owning a Franchise Unlike starting a business from scratch - which can take years to launch - investing in a franchise provides you with a significant head start and numerous benefits. You may be wondering, what’s the big difference? As long as you are willing to play ...

Franchise.com at the 20th Annual International Franchise Expo, the IFE Expects Record Attendance

Wednesday, March 30th, 2011

Franchise.com will be among the exhibitors at the 20th annual International Franchise Expo (IFE), being held on April 1 - April 3, 2011, at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C. Sponsored by the International Franchise Association (IFA), and endorsed by the U.S. Department of Commerce, the IFE ...

What’s Preventing You from Being Your Own Boss?

Friday, March 11th, 2011

With a growing number of self employed professionals, chances are you have friends, relatives or acquaintances who own their own businesses and you’ve probably thought about what your life would be like if you were your own boss. If you’d like to own your own business, but the thought of having ...

Join Us for a Free Franchising Webinar – A Guide to the Franchisee Interview

Friday, January 21st, 2011

Join Franchise.com on Thursday, January 27th at 2pm EST for a free franchise webinar, "A Guide to the Franchisee Interview". This 30 minute webinar will discuss the strategy of researching a potential franchise company by way of the franchisee interview. Register for this free franchise webinar now! UPDATE: View the ...

Coffee Shops are the Fastest Growing Segment of the Restaurant Industry

Tuesday, December 21st, 2010

Stopping at a coffee shop has become a regular part of many people’s daily routines. Over 400 million cups of coffee are consumed each day in the U.S. And with droves of caffeine-craving consumers flocking to coffee houses throughout the day for a quick caffeine-fix or a light snack, it’s ...

Children’s Education and Entertainment Franchises are Benefiting from a Thriving Industry

Friday, December 17th, 2010

Do you ever feel as though you are constantly either planning a child’s birthday party, or shuttling your children to their friend’s birthday parties? If so, you’ve probably come to appreciate the convenience and entertainment value that children’s party facility franchises offer. In addition to being the go-to source for ...

Tis the Season to Realize your Dream of Franchise Ownership

Thursday, December 2nd, 2010

While the glittering store window displays may be a delight for the senses, and it’s easy to get wrapped up in the beauty and wonder of the season, sometimes what our hearts long for most can’t be found on a store shelf. In this season of giving and reflection, there ...

15 Questions you Must Ask an Existing Franchisee Before you Buy a Franchise

Tuesday, September 28th, 2010

In your investigation of a franchise company your most accurate source of information is going to be the franchise owners. The franchise disclosure document you received from the company has a section containing the names, addresses and phone numbers of owners at the time the document was printed. In addition, ...