Franchise Buying Guide: Page 2

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Smart Tips for Successfully Navigating the Initial Franchisor-Franchisee Interview

Once you have a few franchises in mind, you'll be talking to a franchise rep from each company. Here's the skinny on how that phone call should go.

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The Acid Test: Will Franchising Your Business Be Profitable or Not?

Don't jump into the franchising field until you've determined if both you and your franchisees can turn a profit.

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How This Franchisee Went From Employee to Owner

Alex Lamkin worked his way up at Any Lab Test Now to take over the very location where he started his career.

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A Franchisee Who Supports Veterans Beyond the Battlefield

Michael O'Neill runs his JDog Junk Removal and Hauling franchise in accordance with the Soldier's Creed.

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From the Air Force to a Tea Franchise

Karen Laban's career path is one that few people could possibly replicate.

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Why We Opened a Different Take on the Classic Salon Franchise

MY SALON does not sell hairstyles -- it sells real estate.

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Why Knowing What Was 'Under the Hood' at This Franchise Convinced Me to Become a Franchisee

Darren Krerking never thought he'd go from working at corporate to being a franchise at City Wide Maintenance, but when the opportunity presented itself, he couldn't say no.

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Why I Franchised KLA Schools

Education and entrepreneurship are part of Roberto Ortega's family legacy.

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How the Navy Prepared Me for Franchising

Curt Maier's background as a nuclear naval submarine officer gave him the skills needed as a Murphy Business Northwest franchisee.

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The Journey from Citibank to a Garage Flooring Franchise

Michael Iannuccilli left the world of corporate finance to become a Global Garage Flooring and Design franchisee.

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How a Long Wait in Line Made This Franchisee Understand Demand and Provide a Solution

While waiting for a blowout, Hiedeh Honari realized that San Francisco could use more blow dry bars. So, she took action.

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How This Couple Went From Customers to Franchisees

After a great experience with DirectBuy, David and Kathie Weishaar decided to become franchisees themselves.

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Why You Need Dedication, an Open Mind and Honest Communication to Open Any Franchise

Business tips from Renee Dame, a Ritter's Frozen Custard franchisee with 16 years of experience.

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After 28 Years of Caregiving, This Registered Nurse Became a Franchisee

Right at Home utilizes the talents of Rob and Sandy Chester perfectly.

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Can You Bring Individuality to a Franchise?

For these two entrepreneurs, creative control was key to becoming Scout & Molly's franchisees.