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Franchise Ownership: Is IT Right For You?

One of franchising’s strengths is the breadth of industries covered. The International Franchise Association there are currently more than 750,000 franchise establishments in the United States covering approximately 75 industries; so if you’re wondering if franchising is right for you, the number of options won’t be a problem. We spotted an interesting and informative blog post by …

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After 34 Years In A Franchise Environment, A Franchise Of His Own

For 34 years, Bryan Rhodes worked his way up the ladder in the fast-food franchise industry, from beginning behind the counter to ultimately become the vice president of operations at a Burger King franchise. Only then did Rhodes conclude that, well, the restaurant industry wasn’t for him — but franchising was. In a recent Franchise …

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Here's a Home Franchise Concept: Veteran Franchisees

It is encouraging to see a strengthening of the bonds between franchising and our military veterans. Since its launch last year, home services company Home Franchise Concepts (HFC) has signed twenty veterans to become franchisees through the Million Dollar Franchise Event (MDFE) initiative. We found news of the program in a recent post on the …

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Franchising Makes Expanding Easy As Achatz Handmade Pie

We love reading about how franchising can power growth for privately held companies. Any way you slice it, it’s hard to imagine how the Achatz Handmade Pie Co. could establish 150 locations across the United States in the next five years without turning to franchising. Indeed, after 21 years the much-loved brand based in Michigan’s …

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