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5 Unconventional Ways to Fund Your Franchise
As traditional funding sources dry up, franchisees have to get creative. Fortunately, reliable strategies aren't being kept secret.
Franchise Biz Plan: A Remedy for Failure
Each plan needs 5 sections, and franchisors make it easy to fill them out by providing all the info you need. So avoid potential pitfalls. Have a plan.
Save on Your Franchise Startup
When starting your franchise, there are times when you should pay for convenience and efficiency, and times when you shouldn't.
Is Franchise Ownership in Your DNA?
Franchising isn't for everyone. Read on to see if you have 8 key characteristics to survive in a franchise.
10 Steps to Buying the Right Franchise
Franchising is a safe way to start your own business. Just make sure you pick one the makes sense for you.
3 Sources of Franchise Financing
Know how to make sense of the current economy and its impact on franchise funding.
Be Your Own Boss
If you long to run things, but crave a little structure, a franchise or biz opp could be the perfect solution.
Buying an Existing Franchise, Part 1
What you need to know when you plan to buy a "used" franchise instead of a new one.
Top 10 Reasons To Buy a Franchise
Here's how franchises can offer you a jumpstart toward owning your own business.
Expensive Mistakes to Avoid as a New Franchisee
Building a business has many hidden costs. But learning from those who've gone the road before you can be a great money-saving tactic.
Buying a Franchise After 55
Why more people 55 and up are buying franchises. Our expert helps you decide if it's the right move for you.
Are Bigger Franchises Better?
The pros and cons of buying into a big name franchise system
The Best Franchise Advice You'll Ever Get
How to get the information you need from your most valuable source: the current franchisees of a system