Franchise Business

Jan
21

Franchise Shows—The Entrepreneurial Kid in the Candy Store

by Ryan Nelson

kid in franchise candy store Franchise shows themselves may not offer quite the same experience as being a kid in a candy store, but they’re sure to make anyone interested in the world of franchising feel like one! With seminars, the chance to meet other entrepreneurs, and the opportunity to connect with literally hundreds of franchise opportunities, these exhibitions are really like being the only kid in the candy store. On Christmas Eve. With a $100 dollar bill.

If you’ve never been to one before, take a look at some of the classes and symposia offered at this type of event:

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Jan
21

The EBay Franchise: Is it for Real?

by Ryan Nelson

No question, eBay franchises became the next “hot new thing” in 2005, attracting the attention of Entrepreneur magazine and hundreds of eager new eBay franchise owners.

However, the dream does not always live up to the reality.

The eBay drop-off stores suffer from a number of potentially serious drawbacks. For example, eBay sellers frequently charge a high set-up fee and royalties off the top of sales volume whether or not the franchise is making a profit.

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Jan
21

Franchised—The Entrepreneur’s Assembly Line

by Ryan Nelson

assembly line franchise You have an established business based on great ideas and solid products or services—is it time you become franchised?

A franchised business offers you several advantages over adding and managing new outlets yourself:

You can expand without expending nearly as much of your own capital.

They save you the time and costs involved in finding a location, training all of the employees, and closely overseeing the operations of multiple locations yourself.

You keep your risks low since franchisees invest the money to start new locations; your investment is limited to the necessary support to help the business grow.

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Jan
21

The Best Franchise Opportunity is What’s Right For You

by Ryan Nelson

As you ponder over the many options, you may wonder which is the best franchise opportunity for you. Of course, becoming a franchise owner isn’t limited to picking the fast-food industry. A small sample of the types of businesses chosen by Entrepreneur.com in 2010 include convenience stores, educational/tutoring businesses, and commercial cleaning. Initial investments are all over the map as well, with some requiring far less than $50,000 to start. franchise opportunities

How do you choose the right one for you? Use the following 7 tips to help you serve your future. These tips come from About.com Franchises Guide Don Daszkowski and USA Today’s Franchise Ownership Center.

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Jan
21