Posts Tagged ‘franchise’

Top Ten Reasons to Buy Into a Franchise to Start A New Business

By JJ Thomas • Jan 4th, 2008 • Category: Starting a Business

Courtesy of Entrepreneur.com:
Here are the top 10 reasons to select a franchise opportunity if you want to own your own business.
1. Track Record of Success. Any good franchise company has developed a method of doing business that works well and produces successful results. Even better, they’re required to provide you with a great deal of […]



New & Intriguing Franchise Opportunities Website!

By JJ Thomas • Dec 6th, 2007 • Category: Starting a Business

There are numerous online informational sites regarding franchises and franchise opportunities. Well, add another one to the mix. Red Hot Franchises is a comprehensive directory of franchise and other business opportunities. In addition to the directory information, the site claims to provide “detailed franchise advice, business advice, and franchise articles from top franchise professionals.” The […]



New Franchise Offering From Cart-Away-Supply

By JJ Thomas • Nov 21st, 2007 • Category: Small Business News

Cart-Away Supply:
Cart-Away Supply claims to be the first franchised concrete, rental and landscape supply store. Cart-Away Supply sells construction materials that people walk on every day, like concrete, soil, rock and bark. The franchise also rents equipment and stocks merchandise that is used to install the concrete, soil and rock.
Cart-Away […]



New Franchise Offers Affordable Massages!

By JJ Thomas • Nov 7th, 2007 • Category: Starting a Business

Zen Massage Center:
If you’re looking for a franchise opportunity, and you recognize the huge market of personal services like massages, then Zen Massage may be a good fit for you. Zen Massage has recognized the massage market is filled with expensive offerings. It offers massages starting at $39.95 for one hour!! Here is what Zen […]



The Do’s and Don’ts of Franchising

By JJ Thomas • Nov 7th, 2007 • Category: Inspiration & Education

Money:
Franchising is anything but a sure thing. Just like starting any new business from the ground up, success is far from guaranteed. In fact, studies indicate that franchises have only a slight edge over their independent counterparts.
And with new franchisors hitting the scene at a rapid rate, it can be hard for entrepreneurs to determine […]



New Franchise Opp. - Rug Decor now approved for SBA loans!

By JJ Thomas • Sep 20th, 2007 • Category: Starting a Business

Franchising.com:
Rug Decor, a specialty rug retail franchise has been approved by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) for listing on the SBA’s Franchise Registry. The SBA approval expedites the process for Rug Decor franchisees to obtain SBA loans and makes it simple for new owners to start their business with the growing retail concept.
Rug Decor […]



10 Points to Consider on Franchising!

By JJ Thomas • Sep 20th, 2007 • Category: Inspiration & Education

Tallahassee.com:

A thorough investigation
The basics of franchising
Money, money, money
Money, money, money
Money, money, money
The franchise disclosure document
Attorneys and accountants knowledgeable in franchising
Current and former franchisees
Company executives
Self-Examination