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You've got a vision, a drive, and a budget. But can you make your entrepreneurial dreams come true with a startup cost of $50,000 or less? The answer is a resounding yes. In this guide, we'll explore
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Dreaming of being your own boss while leveraging a proven business model? You're not alone. Many aspiring entrepreneurs find that becoming a franchise owner offers the right blend of independence and
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You're on the verge of making one of the most exciting decisions of your entrepreneurial journey: opening a franchise. As you delve into the world of franchising, it's essential to understand the fina
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Opening an ice cream shop may have been a good goal a few years ago, but unfortunately right now isn’t the best time for it. Industry and market research company IBISWorld reports the ice cream store
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Learn the hottest fast food franchise opportunities within each segment of this booming industry—including emerging franchises to put on your radar. Best Food Franchises to Own When investing in a fra
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Wondering how to pay for a franchise? Learn how SBA loans for franchises work, the different types of SBA loans, who qualifies for an SBA loan, and how to apply. How Do SBA Loans Work? If you want to
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When looking for a franchise, one of the most important steps is to interview the franchisors whose companies interest you. It’s in the best interests of both you and the company for you to be straigh
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When it comes to business models, franchising offers new business owners like you a way to get your foot in the door in a new industry while still having a safety net in the form of your franchisor. M
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Businesses are started to generate revenue. It may not be the priority, but having income to pay the bills and more then enough left over is what creates a strong business plan. Buying a franchise is
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One of the biggest responsibilities you have as a franchise owner is managing your business’s finances. Whether you handle the bookkeeping yourself, have an in-house accountant, or you outsource your
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Becoming a business owner is a big change for people who’ve spent most of their careers working for somebody else. For many, it’s the switch from taking orders to giving them or from having a specific
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Starting your own franchise is a big undertaking, and one of the biggest challenges is starting a new business from the ground up. Becoming a franchisee eases this process by making sure you’re not fl
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Franchising is a great way for new entrepreneurs to hit the ground running with an effective business model. But before you invest in a franchise, you’ve got to do your due diligence. Franchisors reve
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Starting your own business is a big change for anyone who has been an employee up to that point in their career. You’ll go from working for others to being in charge, setting your own schedule, and em
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As a franchisor, you’re often looking for ways to grow your company. Growing a company takes new prospects, and one of the best places to find them is at a trade show. Many trade shows bring in 1,00
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One of the biggest decisions for the enterprising entrepreneur looking to start their own business is whether they’re going to start from scratch or join a franchise. Both options have their strengths
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Are you looking for franchise business ideas? Seeking new opportunities for starting a business? If so, then a business expo may be just the event you’re looking for! Trying to hunt down franchises th
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When you’re an aspiring franchise owner, it’s easy to feel daunted when you’re starting out. There’s a lot to learn and many choices to make, such as how you’re going to finance your franchise. First-
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As a franchisor, you’re always on the lookout for new prospects, but where can you go to find them? By getting an exhibitor booth at a franchise marketing conference! Conferences like ours are made to
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Franchise Times takes a look at some of the franchise brands exhibiting at the International Franchise Expo in New York City.
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If you’re considering attending one of our franchise expos, we’re glad to hear you’re interested! It’s always a pleasure to welcome newcomers to our expos, and we hope you’ll be pleased with what you
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The franchising industry is catching the attention of many entrepreneurs and businesses thanks to its robust growth. Based on the latest report from the the International Franchise Association, franch
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Why Showcase Your Business at a Franchise Expo A franchise expo is typically a multi-day event bringing together thousands of entrepreneurs in the franchising industry, from franchisors to prospective
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Franchise Requirements: How to Qualify for Franchise Ownership If you’ve got that entrepreneurial spirit and you want to apply for franchise ownership, understand that there are some franchise require
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Ready to make the move and become a franchise owner? You’re in good company. There are about 792,000 franchise establishments in the U.S. alone, creating about 8.5 million jobs.
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Humans are designed to engage with one another. We are inherently social creatures. While our world has opened up to virtual opportunities, affording us great convenience and global connectivity, ther
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In order to grow a franchise, franchisors look for like-minded entrepreneurs who fit the brand to become franchisees. This is a constant part of franchise development. Perhaps the leads come to them
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Perhaps you’ve always dreamed of owning your own business. You’ve got that entrepreneurial spirit and aspire to be your own boss. Question is, do you choose to be an independent business owner, starti
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As a business owner, you no doubt want to make a good profit. It’s one of the primary reasons anyone considers entrepreneurship, but of course, some business ideas are more profitable than others. The
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As an entrepreneur seeking to start your own business, it’s important to find the operating model that fits you best. You want to start a company that you feel will be worth the investment of both mon
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For some franchisees, owning and operating a business isn’t the only way they work. Some of them continue to work while moonlighting in franchising as well. This form of franchising is viable but requ
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As your franchise grows, so will your network. You’ll need people to run your administrative offices and franchisees to open and operate locations. However you find your leads – by attending expos, ad
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As an enterprising entrepreneur, you want to find the best type of business model for your goals and needs. Right off the bat, you’ve got some choices to make. One of the biggest choices you’ll need t
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Franchising has been the path to success for many businesspeople. For these entrepreneurs, it’s proven the best way for them to open and operate a business of their own while still having a ready sour
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In any successful business relationship, there are rules and guidelines and very defined roles to ensure smooth operations. The same is true in franchising. There are not only clearly spelled-out duti
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You want to find the best candidates to join your franchise, and to do so requires networking. Finding good franchisee candidates isn’t quite the same as hiring for a job; you can’t rely on a couple a
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