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<pubDate>Sun, 25 Dec 2011 17:34:28 CST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[The Top Franchises For 2019]]></title>
<link>http://www.bizsugar.com/Franchises/the-top-franchises-for-2019/</link>
<comments>http://www.bizsugar.com/Franchises/the-top-franchises-for-2019/</comments>
<pubDate>Sun, 25 Dec 2011 17:34:28 CST</pubDate>
<dc:creator>franpro</dc:creator>
<category>Franchises</category>
<guid>http://www.bizsugar.com/Franchises/the-top-franchises-for-2019/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[I've just finished writing my first-ever, &quot;Top Franchise&quot; list, and it's a doozy. Instead of choosing a random number like 500, or even 100, I've chosen to use a number that most small business owners are familiar with.I'm kidding. Check out the list...<br/><br/>25 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Make Your Local Franchise Business Stand Out!]]></title>
<link>http://www.bizsugar.com/Franchises/make-your-local-franchise-business-stand-out/</link>
<comments>http://www.bizsugar.com/Franchises/make-your-local-franchise-business-stand-out/</comments>
<pubDate>Thu, 10 Nov 2011 18:18:07 CST</pubDate>
<dc:creator>franpro</dc:creator>
<category>Franchises</category>
<guid>http://www.bizsugar.com/Franchises/make-your-local-franchise-business-stand-out/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[If you're the owner of a franchise business, and you want to clobber your competitors, there are ways to do it. Now, I know that you have a 30-page franchise contract that's chock full of rules.. <br/><br/>31 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Report on Military Veterans as Franchisees Has Some Surprises (The Franchise Blog 4 Vets)]]></title>
<link>http://www.bizsugar.com/Franchises/report-on-military-veterans-as-franchisees-has-some-surprises-the-franchise-blog-4-vets/</link>
<comments>http://www.bizsugar.com/Franchises/report-on-military-veterans-as-franchisees-has-some-surprises-the-franchise-blog-4-vets/</comments>
<pubDate>Fri, 21 Oct 2011 20:58:37 CDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>franpro</dc:creator>
<category>Franchises</category>
<guid>http://www.bizsugar.com/Franchises/report-on-military-veterans-as-franchisees-has-some-surprises-the-franchise-blog-4-vets/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[<br/><br/>27 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[To Buy, Or Not To Buy… A Bar Or Restaurant Franchise ]]></title>
<link>http://www.bizsugar.com/Franchises/to-buy-or-not-to-buy%E2%80%A6-a-bar-or-restaurant-franchise-/</link>
<comments>http://www.bizsugar.com/Franchises/to-buy-or-not-to-buy%E2%80%A6-a-bar-or-restaurant-franchise-/</comments>
<pubDate>Thu, 06 Oct 2011 19:30:38 CDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>amabaie</dc:creator>
<category>Franchises</category>
<guid>http://www.bizsugar.com/Franchises/to-buy-or-not-to-buy%E2%80%A6-a-bar-or-restaurant-franchise-/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Whether you're a successful businessperson, entrepreneur or a rookie to the industry, making the decision to buy a franchise has its fair share of pros and cons. In this post we will top pros and cons that may help you to make the decision, to buy, or not to buy a bar or restaurant franchise.<br/><br/>32 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[How to Capitalize on Weak Housing Markets]]></title>
<link>http://www.bizsugar.com/Franchises/how-to-capitalize-on-weak-housing-markets/</link>
<comments>http://www.bizsugar.com/Franchises/how-to-capitalize-on-weak-housing-markets/</comments>
<pubDate>Wed, 14 Sep 2011 12:56:03 CDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>franpro</dc:creator>
<category>Franchises</category>
<guid>http://www.bizsugar.com/Franchises/how-to-capitalize-on-weak-housing-markets/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Even in a down real estate market, there are opportunities. The trick is where...and how to find them. The folks at Franchise Direct have just released their free report on one sector of franchising that may be worth a look. <br/><br/>25 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Ask These 20 Questions Before Buying a Franchise Business]]></title>
<link>http://www.bizsugar.com/Franchises/ask-these-20-questions-before-buying-a-franchise-business/</link>
<comments>http://www.bizsugar.com/Franchises/ask-these-20-questions-before-buying-a-franchise-business/</comments>
<pubDate>Thu, 08 Sep 2011 07:18:29 CDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>franpro</dc:creator>
<category>Franchises</category>
<guid>http://www.bizsugar.com/Franchises/ask-these-20-questions-before-buying-a-franchise-business/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[In order to do this right, (buy a franchise) you need to ask the right questions of the right people. Your contact at the franchise's headquarters, (usually the director of franchise development) has the ability to teach you a good deal about the actual model. But, you need to get to the meat of thi<br/><br/>26 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Franchising in America; a Visual]]></title>
<link>http://www.bizsugar.com/Franchises/franchising-in-america-a-visual/</link>
<comments>http://www.bizsugar.com/Franchises/franchising-in-america-a-visual/</comments>
<pubDate>Mon, 01 Aug 2011 15:46:43 CDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>franpro</dc:creator>
<category>Franchises</category>
<guid>http://www.bizsugar.com/Franchises/franchising-in-america-a-visual/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Here's an infographic on the current state of the the franchise business in the USA. It makes it a lot easier to visualize things in franchising. A couple of &quot;issues&quot; exist..<br/><br/>27 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Are Frozen Yogurt Franchises Starting to Cool Off? ]]></title>
<link>http://www.bizsugar.com/Franchises/are-frozen-yogurt-franchises-starting-to-cool-off-/</link>
<comments>http://www.bizsugar.com/Franchises/are-frozen-yogurt-franchises-starting-to-cool-off-/</comments>
<pubDate>Sat, 25 Jun 2011 20:28:09 CDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>franpro</dc:creator>
<category>Franchises</category>
<guid>http://www.bizsugar.com/Franchises/are-frozen-yogurt-franchises-starting-to-cool-off-/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Cool story? Summertime is the best time to talk about frozen desserts. Whether it's frozen yogurt, soft serve ice cream, or good old-fashioned popsicles, when it's hot outside, consumers crave frozen treats. The question is this; will they visit a frozen yogurt...<br/><br/>26 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Military Veterans Are Thriving in Business (US Census)]]></title>
<link>http://www.bizsugar.com/Franchises/military-veterans-are-thriving-in-business-us-census/</link>
<comments>http://www.bizsugar.com/Franchises/military-veterans-are-thriving-in-business-us-census/</comments>
<pubDate>Fri, 17 Jun 2011 20:43:25 CDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>franpro</dc:creator>
<category>Franchises</category>
<guid>http://www.bizsugar.com/Franchises/military-veterans-are-thriving-in-business-us-census/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[<br/><br/>28 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Are You Building it to Sell?]]></title>
<link>http://www.bizsugar.com/Franchises/are-you-building-it-to-sell/</link>
<comments>http://www.bizsugar.com/Franchises/are-you-building-it-to-sell/</comments>
<pubDate>Sat, 04 Jun 2011 20:36:44 CDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>franpro</dc:creator>
<category>Franchises</category>
<guid>http://www.bizsugar.com/Franchises/are-you-building-it-to-sell/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[If you're a current franchise owner, why are you working so hard? What's your reason? Is it a short-term reason, or a long-term one? Do you have any idea what I'm really asking? I'll try asking you this question...actually, it's a question that business author, John Warrillow... <br/><br/>24 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[5 Fantastic Reasons To Become A Franchise Owner]]></title>
<link>http://www.bizsugar.com/Franchises/5-fantastic-reasons-to-become-a-franchise-owner/</link>
<comments>http://www.bizsugar.com/Franchises/5-fantastic-reasons-to-become-a-franchise-owner/</comments>
<pubDate>Thu, 21 Apr 2011 12:45:10 CDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>lkpetrolino</dc:creator>
<category>Franchises</category>
<guid>http://www.bizsugar.com/Franchises/5-fantastic-reasons-to-become-a-franchise-owner/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[1. To Avoid Dysfunctional BossesSome bosses have major mood swings. Do you enjoy having a new boss every 20 minutes?Sometimes, no matter how hard you try to be a model employee, some bosses just can't be pleased. I know that you may find this hard to believe, but bosses are human, too. They<br/><br/>32 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Food Franchises; Tips on Choosing a Food Franchise ]]></title>
<link>http://www.bizsugar.com/Franchises/food-franchises-tips-on-choosing-a-food-franchise-/</link>
<comments>http://www.bizsugar.com/Franchises/food-franchises-tips-on-choosing-a-food-franchise-/</comments>
<pubDate>Mon, 11 Apr 2011 13:20:13 CDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>franpro</dc:creator>
<category>Franchises</category>
<guid>http://www.bizsugar.com/Franchises/food-franchises-tips-on-choosing-a-food-franchise-/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[In this guest post over at The Franchise King Blog, the actual owner-the franchisee of a Quick Service Restaurant (QSR) shares some great tips for those interested in exploring a food franchise.<br/><br/>28 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Children's Hospital To Open a Build-A-Bear Workshop® Franchise]]></title>
<link>http://www.bizsugar.com/Franchises/childrens-hospital-to-open-a-build-a-bear-workshop-franchise/</link>
<comments>http://www.bizsugar.com/Franchises/childrens-hospital-to-open-a-build-a-bear-workshop-franchise/</comments>
<pubDate>Fri, 25 Mar 2011 20:46:07 CDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>franpro</dc:creator>
<category>Franchises</category>
<guid>http://www.bizsugar.com/Franchises/childrens-hospital-to-open-a-build-a-bear-workshop-franchise/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Sometimes, franchise companies come up with absolutely amazing ideas. Like this one; Build-A-Bear Workshop® is teaming up with Cook Children's Medical Center in Fort Worth, Texas to open a new franchise on Friday, March...<br/><br/>25 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[What the Franchise King® Can Teach You About Starting Your First Business ]]></title>
<link>http://www.bizsugar.com/Franchises/what-the-franchise-king-can-teach-you-about-starting-your-first-business-/</link>
<comments>http://www.bizsugar.com/Franchises/what-the-franchise-king-can-teach-you-about-starting-your-first-business-/</comments>
<pubDate>Wed, 09 Mar 2011 17:00:55 CST</pubDate>
<dc:creator>franpro</dc:creator>
<category>Franchises</category>
<guid>http://www.bizsugar.com/Franchises/what-the-franchise-king-can-teach-you-about-starting-your-first-business-/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Ivan Walsh asks; If you had a choice between starting your own business and buying into a franchise, which would you take? Joel Libava, The Franchise King®, recently made a very compelling argument to buy a franchise rather than start a business from scratch. Let's look at the pros and cons of buyi<br/><br/>23 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[What Franchising Can Do For You]]></title>
<link>http://www.bizsugar.com/Franchises/what-franchising-can-do-for-you/</link>
<comments>http://www.bizsugar.com/Franchises/what-franchising-can-do-for-you/</comments>
<pubDate>Mon, 28 Feb 2011 15:31:51 CST</pubDate>
<dc:creator>franpro</dc:creator>
<category>Franchises</category>
<guid>http://www.bizsugar.com/Franchises/what-franchising-can-do-for-you/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Lots of folks are interested in franchising. Most of them will look around at different opportunities, but never actually invest in one. There are some things that franchising can do, though... <br/><br/>23 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Two Words That Don't Exist In Franchising  (The Franchise King Blog)]]></title>
<link>http://www.bizsugar.com/Franchises/two-words-that-dont-exist-in-franchising-the-franchise-king-blog/</link>
<comments>http://www.bizsugar.com/Franchises/two-words-that-dont-exist-in-franchising-the-franchise-king-blog/</comments>
<pubDate>Thu, 24 Feb 2011 23:40:29 CST</pubDate>
<dc:creator>franpro</dc:creator>
<category>Franchises</category>
<guid>http://www.bizsugar.com/Franchises/two-words-that-dont-exist-in-franchising-the-franchise-king-blog/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Do you think you have this franchise thing all figured out? Really? How much research did you do? Did any particular marketing messages influence your decision to move forward with this... <br/><br/>27 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Top 10 Tips for Franchises To Get Started With Social Media Marketing]]></title>
<link>http://www.bizsugar.com/Franchises/top-10-tips-for-franchises-to-get-started-with-social-media-marketing/</link>
<comments>http://www.bizsugar.com/Franchises/top-10-tips-for-franchises-to-get-started-with-social-media-marketing/</comments>
<pubDate>Sun, 30 Jan 2011 20:34:16 CST</pubDate>
<dc:creator>franpro</dc:creator>
<category>Franchises</category>
<guid>http://www.bizsugar.com/Franchises/top-10-tips-for-franchises-to-get-started-with-social-media-marketing/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[It's a new year and with that comes new sales projections and goals that are based upon the heightened expectancy that economic recovery is imminent. Those of us in the franchise industry are quite ready for a big year...<br/><br/>25 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Considerations for Aspiring Franchisors]]></title>
<link>http://www.bizsugar.com/Franchises/considerations-for-aspiring-franchisors/</link>
<comments>http://www.bizsugar.com/Franchises/considerations-for-aspiring-franchisors/</comments>
<pubDate>Thu, 20 Jan 2011 11:12:22 CST</pubDate>
<dc:creator>lkpetrolino</dc:creator>
<category>Franchises</category>
<guid>http://www.bizsugar.com/Franchises/considerations-for-aspiring-franchisors/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[By many accounts, the franchise &quot;industry&quot; is one of the privileged that is poised to react favorably to the down economy. Coupled with the recent boom in the popularity and understanding of the franchise model, this is perhaps one of many reasons that more and more businesses in a wide array of in<br/><br/>24 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Top Ten Franchising Trends For 2011 - Business Opportunities Weblog]]></title>
<link>http://www.bizsugar.com/Franchises/top-ten-franchising-trends-for-2011-business-opportunities-weblog/</link>
<comments>http://www.bizsugar.com/Franchises/top-ten-franchising-trends-for-2011-business-opportunities-weblog/</comments>
<pubDate>Tue, 04 Jan 2011 12:00:39 CST</pubDate>
<dc:creator>alexandra.ross</dc:creator>
<category>Franchises</category>
<guid>http://www.bizsugar.com/Franchises/top-ten-franchising-trends-for-2011-business-opportunities-weblog/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[The future of franchising is looking bright: In September, the U.S. Census Bureau reported that 10.5 percent of all businesses with paid employees were franchises in 2007, the latest data year, and that they generated a staggering $1.3 trillion in annual sales.<br/><br/>24 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Why Do You Want To Do It?]]></title>
<link>http://www.bizsugar.com/Franchises/why-do-you-want-to-do-it/</link>
<comments>http://www.bizsugar.com/Franchises/why-do-you-want-to-do-it/</comments>
<pubDate>Sun, 26 Dec 2010 08:50:33 CST</pubDate>
<dc:creator>franpro</dc:creator>
<category>Franchises</category>
<guid>http://www.bizsugar.com/Franchises/why-do-you-want-to-do-it/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[<br/><br/>28 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[The Franchise 500's Top 10]]></title>
<link>http://www.bizsugar.com/Franchises/the-franchise-500s-top-10/</link>
<comments>http://www.bizsugar.com/Franchises/the-franchise-500s-top-10/</comments>
<pubDate>Mon, 13 Dec 2010 20:09:21 CST</pubDate>
<dc:creator>amabaie</dc:creator>
<category>Franchises</category>
<guid>http://www.bizsugar.com/Franchises/the-franchise-500s-top-10/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[What does it take to get to the top of Entrepreneur Magazine's annual Franchise 500 ranking? The 10 franchise systems that follow have captured their place in the spotlight for their outstanding quality, flexibility and strategic improvements. And it helps to have won the hearts of both franchisees<br/><br/>28 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[The Top 10 Franchise Websites]]></title>
<link>http://www.bizsugar.com/Franchises/the-top-10-franchise-websites/</link>
<comments>http://www.bizsugar.com/Franchises/the-top-10-franchise-websites/</comments>
<pubDate>Mon, 06 Dec 2010 03:36:27 CST</pubDate>
<dc:creator>franpro</dc:creator>
<category>Franchises</category>
<guid>http://www.bizsugar.com/Franchises/the-top-10-franchise-websites/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[There's certainly no shortage of franchise business opportunity websites. Some are really, really, good, and some are pretty average, looking more like advertisements for Google, than a place to shop for the best franchise opportunities. Here's the 10 best! <br/><br/>28 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Burger King Unveils A Green Restaurant Design ]]></title>
<link>http://www.bizsugar.com/Franchises/burger-king-unveils-a-green-restaurant-design-/</link>
<comments>http://www.bizsugar.com/Franchises/burger-king-unveils-a-green-restaurant-design-/</comments>
<pubDate>Fri, 02 Jul 2010 04:03:34 CDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>franpro</dc:creator>
<category>Franchises</category>
<guid>http://www.bizsugar.com/Franchises/burger-king-unveils-a-green-restaurant-design-/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[The Burger King Corporation seems to be on the cutting edge of green technology, with the unveiling of its new energy efficient BURGER KING® restaurant located in Waghäusel, Germany. The eco-friendly design developed in cooperation with Wirsol Solar AG )..<br/><br/>21 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Freshbuzz For Twitterbuzz: How Subway's Twitter Promotion Works ]]></title>
<link>http://www.bizsugar.com/Franchises/freshbuzz-for-twitterbuzz-how-subways-twitter-promotion-works-/</link>
<comments>http://www.bizsugar.com/Franchises/freshbuzz-for-twitterbuzz-how-subways-twitter-promotion-works-/</comments>
<pubDate>Sun, 18 Apr 2010 08:19:27 CDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>franpro</dc:creator>
<category>Franchises</category>
<guid>http://www.bizsugar.com/Franchises/freshbuzz-for-twitterbuzz-how-subways-twitter-promotion-works-/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[<br/><br/>37 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[The Top 10 Franchise Business Blogs For 2010!]]></title>
<link>http://www.bizsugar.com/Franchises/the-top-10-franchise-business-blogs-for-2010/</link>
<comments>http://www.bizsugar.com/Franchises/the-top-10-franchise-business-blogs-for-2010/</comments>
<pubDate>Sat, 13 Mar 2010 03:37:44 CST</pubDate>
<dc:creator>franpro</dc:creator>
<category>Franchises</category>
<guid>http://www.bizsugar.com/Franchises/the-top-10-franchise-business-blogs-for-2010/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[<br/><br/>33 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Questions To Ask Before Buying A Franchise ]]></title>
<link>http://www.bizsugar.com/Franchises/questions-to-ask-before-buying-a-franchise-/</link>
<comments>http://www.bizsugar.com/Franchises/questions-to-ask-before-buying-a-franchise-/</comments>
<pubDate>Fri, 19 Feb 2010 21:28:48 CST</pubDate>
<dc:creator>franpro</dc:creator>
<category>Franchises</category>
<guid>http://www.bizsugar.com/Franchises/questions-to-ask-before-buying-a-franchise-/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[If you're considering purchasing a franchise, there are questions you should be asking of the franchise company executives...<br/><br/>18 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Franchise Prices Slashed! Huge Rebates! Yada, Yada, Yada...]]></title>
<link>http://www.bizsugar.com/Franchises/franchise-prices-slashed-huge-rebates-yada-yada-yada--/</link>
<comments>http://www.bizsugar.com/Franchises/franchise-prices-slashed-huge-rebates-yada-yada-yada--/</comments>
<pubDate>Fri, 12 Feb 2010 14:54:38 CST</pubDate>
<dc:creator>franpro</dc:creator>
<category>Franchises</category>
<guid>http://www.bizsugar.com/Franchises/franchise-prices-slashed-huge-rebates-yada-yada-yada--/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Will 2010 be remembered as the year franchising as we know it, went totally down the tubes? Check this out; In an effort to boost sales of new franchises, a certain franchise coaching company has decided to offer rebates...<br/><br/>18 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Transparency Explained. – fransparency blog – Helping The Franchise Industry Become More Transparent]]></title>
<link>http://www.bizsugar.com/Franchises/transparency-explained-%E2%80%93-fransparency-blog-%E2%80%93-helping-the-franchise-industry-become-more-transparent/</link>
<comments>http://www.bizsugar.com/Franchises/transparency-explained-%E2%80%93-fransparency-blog-%E2%80%93-helping-the-franchise-industry-become-more-transparent/</comments>
<pubDate>Mon, 08 Feb 2010 22:08:26 CST</pubDate>
<dc:creator>franpro</dc:creator>
<category>Franchises</category>
<guid>http://www.bizsugar.com/Franchises/transparency-explained-%E2%80%93-fransparency-blog-%E2%80%93-helping-the-franchise-industry-become-more-transparent/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Transparency in business. Who would of thought that it would be such a hot topic? Transparency franparency in the world of franchising. No way! <br/><br/>13 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Franchise Technology Is Getting Better]]></title>
<link>http://www.bizsugar.com/Franchises/franchise-technology-is-getting-better/</link>
<comments>http://www.bizsugar.com/Franchises/franchise-technology-is-getting-better/</comments>
<pubDate>Sun, 31 Jan 2010 03:16:45 CST</pubDate>
<dc:creator>franpro</dc:creator>
<category>Franchises</category>
<guid>http://www.bizsugar.com/Franchises/franchise-technology-is-getting-better/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[The franchise industry uses technology. A lot. Technology is such an important part of any small business, these days...<br/><br/>17 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Buying a Franchise: A Complete Guide]]></title>
<link>http://www.bizsugar.com/Franchises/buying-a-franchise-a-complete-guide/</link>
<comments>http://www.bizsugar.com/Franchises/buying-a-franchise-a-complete-guide/</comments>
<pubDate>Thu, 21 Jan 2010 21:07:47 CST</pubDate>
<dc:creator>ShawnHessinger</dc:creator>
<category>Franchises</category>
<guid>http://www.bizsugar.com/Franchises/buying-a-franchise-a-complete-guide/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[From About.com' Small Business Canada, a pdf version of the Royal Bank's complete guide to buying a franchise. It's 16 pages and reviews points including why a small business person might choose franchising, how franchising works and a guide to buying and financing your new franchise business. Like many other huge decisions in life, 16 pages alone will probably not provide all of the information <br/><br/>23 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[New Surveys Help Investors Choose the Right Franchise]]></title>
<link>http://www.bizsugar.com/Franchises/new-surveys-help-investors-choose-the-right-franchise/</link>
<comments>http://www.bizsugar.com/Franchises/new-surveys-help-investors-choose-the-right-franchise/</comments>
<pubDate>Fri, 15 Jan 2010 22:08:40 CST</pubDate>
<dc:creator>ShawnHessinger</dc:creator>
<category>Franchises</category>
<guid>http://www.bizsugar.com/Franchises/new-surveys-help-investors-choose-the-right-franchise/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[New surveys by the Franchise Research Institute and Franchise Business Review are helping small business people and other investors choose the right franchise, reports Richard Gibson of the Wall Street Journal. The new franchise satisfaction surveys are a resource for getting some feedback on franchises ahead of time to determine which business opportunity meets the potential franchisees goals an<br/><br/>18 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Information Technology Franchise Started In Ohio]]></title>
<link>http://www.bizsugar.com/Franchises/information-technology-franchise-started-in-ohio/</link>
<comments>http://www.bizsugar.com/Franchises/information-technology-franchise-started-in-ohio/</comments>
<pubDate>Mon, 11 Jan 2010 19:41:41 CST</pubDate>
<dc:creator>franpro</dc:creator>
<category>Franchises</category>
<guid>http://www.bizsugar.com/Franchises/information-technology-franchise-started-in-ohio/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[<br/><br/>16 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[5 New Year's Resolutions For Prospective New Franchise Owners]]></title>
<link>http://www.bizsugar.com/Franchises/5-new-years-resolutions-for-prospective-new-franchise-owners/</link>
<comments>http://www.bizsugar.com/Franchises/5-new-years-resolutions-for-prospective-new-franchise-owners/</comments>
<pubDate>Mon, 04 Jan 2010 04:55:52 CST</pubDate>
<dc:creator>franpro</dc:creator>
<category>Franchises</category>
<guid>http://www.bizsugar.com/Franchises/5-new-years-resolutions-for-prospective-new-franchise-owners/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[<br/><br/>18 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[A Franchise Slouch; One Must Work To Get Customers! ]]></title>
<link>http://www.bizsugar.com/Franchises/a-franchise-slouch-one-must-work-to-get-customers-/</link>
<comments>http://www.bizsugar.com/Franchises/a-franchise-slouch-one-must-work-to-get-customers-/</comments>
<pubDate>Fri, 11 Dec 2009 11:27:56 CST</pubDate>
<dc:creator>franpro</dc:creator>
<category>Franchises</category>
<guid>http://www.bizsugar.com/Franchises/a-franchise-slouch-one-must-work-to-get-customers-/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[How could this happen? Sean Kelly, a 20+ year franchise marketing veteran-this is a guy who has helped launched several franchise brands...just wrote an interesting article about the new owner of a printing franchise, of the store-front variety. This one...<br/><br/>18 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Growing Your Small Business or Franchise with E-mail Marketing]]></title>
<link>http://www.bizsugar.com/Franchises/growing-your-small-business-or-franchise-with-e-mail-marketing/</link>
<comments>http://www.bizsugar.com/Franchises/growing-your-small-business-or-franchise-with-e-mail-marketing/</comments>
<pubDate>Tue, 24 Nov 2009 19:02:40 CST</pubDate>
<dc:creator>ShawnHessinger</dc:creator>
<category>Franchises</category>
<guid>http://www.bizsugar.com/Franchises/growing-your-small-business-or-franchise-with-e-mail-marketing/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[It may be easy to forget in an age of blogging and social media, but e-mail remains an effective way to market online and to grow a small business or startup franchise with limited resources. Gail Goodman makes some suggestions in this article from Entrepreneur.com posted in the Microsoft Small Business Center. Gail points to the key aspects of gr<br/><br/>15 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[6 Finalists Named In Franchise Giveaway Contest]]></title>
<link>http://www.bizsugar.com/Franchises/6-finalists-named-in-franchise-giveaway-contest/</link>
<comments>http://www.bizsugar.com/Franchises/6-finalists-named-in-franchise-giveaway-contest/</comments>
<pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2009 19:17:55 CDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>franpro</dc:creator>
<category>Franchises</category>
<guid>http://www.bizsugar.com/Franchises/6-finalists-named-in-franchise-giveaway-contest/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Maid Brigade, A veteran-committed franchisor out of Atanta, has announced the six &quot;Franchise Giveaway&quot; finalists...<br/><br/>17 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Older Entrepreneurs Seek Second Career with Franchises]]></title>
<link>http://www.bizsugar.com/Franchises/older-entrepreneurs-seek-second-career-with-franchises/</link>
<comments>http://www.bizsugar.com/Franchises/older-entrepreneurs-seek-second-career-with-franchises/</comments>
<pubDate>Sun, 18 Oct 2009 18:28:09 CDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>ShawnHessinger</dc:creator>
<category>Franchises</category>
<guid>http://www.bizsugar.com/Franchises/older-entrepreneurs-seek-second-career-with-franchises/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Older entrepreneurs are increasingly seeking second careers with franchises. This article from Reuters looks at the trend of older workers laid off or taking buyouts as a result of downsizing or mergers who, having difficulty finding work, strike out on their own as franchise owners. Many, says the article, have greater experience and resources th<br/><br/>18 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[iPhones And Blackberry's; Can You Run Your Franchise Business With Them?]]></title>
<link>http://www.bizsugar.com/Franchises/iphones-and-blackberrys-can-you-run-your-franchise-business-with-them/</link>
<comments>http://www.bizsugar.com/Franchises/iphones-and-blackberrys-can-you-run-your-franchise-business-with-them/</comments>
<pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2009 07:57:57 CDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>franpro</dc:creator>
<category>Franchises</category>
<guid>http://www.bizsugar.com/Franchises/iphones-and-blackberrys-can-you-run-your-franchise-business-with-them/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[More and more business related mobile phone apps are being designed almost monthly, it seems. Are we at a point in which we can actually run our small businesses with them?<br/><br/>21 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Franchise Opportunities Galore For Women]]></title>
<link>http://www.bizsugar.com/Franchises/franchise-opportunities-galore-for-women/</link>
<comments>http://www.bizsugar.com/Franchises/franchise-opportunities-galore-for-women/</comments>
<pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2009 06:49:56 CDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>franpro</dc:creator>
<category>Franchises</category>
<guid>http://www.bizsugar.com/Franchises/franchise-opportunities-galore-for-women/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Women can make terrific franchise owners. Now, to find some...<br/><br/>20 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[The 5 Top Reasons For Investing In A Franchise Business]]></title>
<link>http://www.bizsugar.com/Franchises/the-5-top-reasons-for-investing-in-a-franchise-business-1/</link>
<comments>http://www.bizsugar.com/Franchises/the-5-top-reasons-for-investing-in-a-franchise-business-1/</comments>
<pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2009 06:12:24 CDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>franpro</dc:creator>
<category>Franchises</category>
<guid>http://www.bizsugar.com/Franchises/the-5-top-reasons-for-investing-in-a-franchise-business-1/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Here are some very strong reasons for investing in a franchise of your own. Having a dysfunctional boss could be the clincher, here...<br/><br/>18 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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