Owning a franchise is a great way to become a small business owner. That's why BizSugar created its Franchises section where you can find everything you need to know about buying, running and selling a franchise.

Getting into bad habits with your business bookkeeping is a downward spiral that could cost you time and money, as well as make dealing with your business finances unnecessarily complicated. Here's some common errors and how to avoid them. Read More

Don't Use Google To Find A Franchise To Buy!

Don't Use Google To Find A Franchise To Buy! Avatar Posted by franpro under Franchises
From http://www.thefranchiseking.com 19 days ago
Made Hot by: SimplySmallBiz on May 7, 2013 10:49 pm
I haven't gone off the deep end. (Yet) It's just that Google is not the best place to start searching for a franchise to buy. You have to start elsewhere. Find out where be reading this franchise blog post. Read More

Are Franchise Businesses a Safer Option

Are Franchise Businesses a Safer Option Avatar Posted by businesstrader under Franchises
From http://www.bizlistings.com.au 26 days ago
Made Hot by: Monsieur Eraser on April 28, 2013 8:23 pm
When investing in a franchise business you are buying into an already proven business concept, which can sometimes be the safer option. Read More

What to Do When Your Franchise Business Is Slow

What to Do When Your Franchise Business Is Slow Avatar Posted by franpro under Franchises
From http://www.franchwire.com 31 days ago
Made Hot by: centrifugePR on April 28, 2013 6:52 am
Joel Libava, The Franchise King, has some great advice on what to do when you hit some franchise problems. There are a few things you can do; one of them does not include giving up. Read more. Read More

McDonald's McFranchisees Are Getting Mad

McDonald's McFranchisees Are Getting Mad Avatar Posted by franpro under Franchises
From http://www.thefranchiseking.com 32 days ago
Made Hot by: Small Business Bluesman on April 26, 2013 8:15 pm
Why are McDonald's franchisees getting mad? Are they not making enough money? Are profits down? Could it have something to do with the US dollar? Find out on The Franchise King Blog. Read More

5 Franchise Business Ownership Benefits

5 Franchise Business Ownership Benefits Avatar Posted by franpro under Franchises
From http://www.franchisebizdirectory.com 58 days ago
Made Hot by: lyceum on April 1, 2013 1:10 am
When most people think about the benefits of owning a franchise-type of business, the 1st thing that comes to mind is the "brand." While it's true that a powerful brand can do wonders for the bottom line, there's a lot more to franchising than that. Read More

Quiznos News | Another Qrazy Quagmire

Quiznos News | Another Qrazy Quagmire Avatar Posted by franpro under Franchises
From http://www.thefranchiseking.com 62 days ago
Made Hot by: LimeWood on March 28, 2013 2:06 am
They're doing it again. Several Quiznos Subs franchisees are suing Quiznos corporate. This time, it's about the (supposed) high prices that system-wide franchisees have been paying for food and supplies. Read more about this lawsuit. Crazy. Read More
In a bid to boost franchise ownership, many franchisors are taking matters into their own hands and offering financing programs of their own. Meineke, The UPS Store, Gold’s Gym, Masasge Envy and Instant Imprints are just a few examples of franchisors now offering financing to qualifying first-time Read More

The Best Franchise Resource You Never Use

The Best Franchise Resource You Never Use Avatar Posted by franpro under Franchises
From http://www.franchwire.com 69 days ago
Made Hot by: centrifugePR on March 20, 2013 3:55 pm
In his monthly guest post, franchise expert, Joel Libava, The Franchise King, explains why the franchisee network should be (is) the most important resource to any franchisee. This is a good one. Read More

Searching For A Retail Franchise

Searching For A Retail Franchise Avatar Posted by franpro under Franchises
From http://www.thefranchiseking.com 70 days ago
Made Hot by: centrifugePR on March 18, 2013 3:46 pm
If you've never searched for a retail franchise business to buy, trying to weed through lots of different opportunities can be pretty frustrating. One more thing; do you really know what a retail franchise looks like?




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