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<description>Your Source for Social News and Networking  votes</description>
<pubDate>Fri, 10 Feb 2012 09:14:14 CST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Waffle House is Serving Up More Than Waffles ]]></title>
<link>http://www.bizsugar.com/Franchises/waffle-house-is-serving-up-more-than-waffles-/</link>
<comments>http://www.bizsugar.com/Franchises/waffle-house-is-serving-up-more-than-waffles-/</comments>
<pubDate>Fri, 10 Feb 2012 09:14:14 CST</pubDate>
<dc:creator>franpro</dc:creator>
<category>Franchises</category>
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<description><![CDATA[Waffle House is renting out some white tablecloths and candles just for you on Valentines Day this year. Waffle House is getting hot. What about that, &quot;Family&quot; theme of theirs, though? Maybe the kids shouldn't visit there on VD?<br/><br/>4 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[The 5 Best Reasons For Investing In Your Own Franchise ]]></title>
<link>http://www.bizsugar.com/Franchises/the-5-best-reasons-for-investing-in-your-own-franchise-/</link>
<comments>http://www.bizsugar.com/Franchises/the-5-best-reasons-for-investing-in-your-own-franchise-/</comments>
<pubDate>Thu, 09 Feb 2012 11:19:45 CST</pubDate>
<dc:creator>franpro</dc:creator>
<category>Franchises</category>
<guid>http://www.bizsugar.com/Franchises/the-5-best-reasons-for-investing-in-your-own-franchise-/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[There are lots of reasons for becoming your own boss. Some of them include what I call, &quot;Career Pain.&quot; Other reasons run the gamut from living the dream--(The American One) or just getting some control back.  <br/><br/>3 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Famous Quotes in Franchising]]></title>
<link>http://www.bizsugar.com/Franchises/famous-quotes-in-franchising/</link>
<comments>http://www.bizsugar.com/Franchises/famous-quotes-in-franchising/</comments>
<pubDate>Wed, 08 Feb 2012 15:42:15 CST</pubDate>
<dc:creator>franpro</dc:creator>
<category>Franchises</category>
<guid>http://www.bizsugar.com/Franchises/famous-quotes-in-franchising/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[The most famous franchise business quote of all came from non other than Ray Kroc, the founder of the McDonald's corporation.The quote says a lot; it's used by a lot of franchisors in their marketing leiterature and online.<br/><br/>4 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Setting Up The Right Franchise Business Entity]]></title>
<link>http://www.bizsugar.com/Franchises/setting-up-the-right-franchise-business-entity/</link>
<comments>http://www.bizsugar.com/Franchises/setting-up-the-right-franchise-business-entity/</comments>
<pubDate>Wed, 08 Feb 2012 15:41:10 CST</pubDate>
<dc:creator>franpro</dc:creator>
<category>Franchises</category>
<guid>http://www.bizsugar.com/Franchises/setting-up-the-right-franchise-business-entity/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[If you're buying a franchise, and you don't have a business entity or even a legal business name set up, read this franchise article. It's full of tips on setting up a business the right way.<br/><br/>4 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Franchising - How to Tell If It is the Right Choice for You ]]></title>
<link>http://www.bizsugar.com/Franchises/franchising-how-to-tell-if-it-is-the-right-choice-for-you-/</link>
<comments>http://www.bizsugar.com/Franchises/franchising-how-to-tell-if-it-is-the-right-choice-for-you-/</comments>
<pubDate>Mon, 06 Feb 2012 10:04:49 CST</pubDate>
<dc:creator>ivanpw</dc:creator>
<category>Franchises</category>
<guid>http://www.bizsugar.com/Franchises/franchising-how-to-tell-if-it-is-the-right-choice-for-you-/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[For many people, franchising is a much better way to do business than starting up their own company.  However, franchising is not the right choice for everybody. So, how do you know if franchising is the right choice for you?<br/><br/>10 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[4 Things That All Potential Franchisees Should Know ]]></title>
<link>http://www.bizsugar.com/Franchises/4-things-that-all-potential-franchisees-should-know-/</link>
<comments>http://www.bizsugar.com/Franchises/4-things-that-all-potential-franchisees-should-know-/</comments>
<pubDate>Mon, 06 Feb 2012 02:11:23 CST</pubDate>
<dc:creator>ivanpw</dc:creator>
<category>Franchises</category>
<guid>http://www.bizsugar.com/Franchises/4-things-that-all-potential-franchisees-should-know-/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[If you think that the franchising world is right for you, take a look at these 4 facts. That way, you'll know exactly what you can expect.<br/><br/>5 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Free Tax Filing App Launched by H&amp;R Block]]></title>
<link>http://www.bizsugar.com/Franchises/free-tax-filing-app-launched-by-hr-block/</link>
<comments>http://www.bizsugar.com/Franchises/free-tax-filing-app-launched-by-hr-block/</comments>
<pubDate>Sun, 05 Feb 2012 15:13:50 CST</pubDate>
<dc:creator>franpro</dc:creator>
<category>Franchises</category>
<guid>http://www.bizsugar.com/Franchises/free-tax-filing-app-launched-by-hr-block/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[A brand new tax-filing smartphone app was just released by H&amp;R Block, a tax preparation franchise, and for a limited time, it's free. read more about this brand new smartphone app.<br/><br/>2 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[New Poll Shows Franchise Financing Likely To Rise This Year]]></title>
<link>http://www.bizsugar.com/Franchises/new-poll-shows-franchise-financing-likely-to-rise-this-year/</link>
<comments>http://www.bizsugar.com/Franchises/new-poll-shows-franchise-financing-likely-to-rise-this-year/</comments>
<pubDate>Sat, 04 Feb 2012 06:57:56 CST</pubDate>
<dc:creator>franpro</dc:creator>
<category>Franchises</category>
<guid>http://www.bizsugar.com/Franchises/new-poll-shows-franchise-financing-likely-to-rise-this-year/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[There's a new poll that shows franchise financing likely to rise this year. That would be great news, as the last 2+ years have been brutal, with regards to finding start-up loans for franchise businesses.<br/><br/>4 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[New Franchise Association Started!]]></title>
<link>http://www.bizsugar.com/Franchises/new-franchise-association-started/</link>
<comments>http://www.bizsugar.com/Franchises/new-franchise-association-started/</comments>
<pubDate>Thu, 02 Feb 2012 10:59:35 CST</pubDate>
<dc:creator>franpro</dc:creator>
<category>Franchises</category>
<guid>http://www.bizsugar.com/Franchises/new-franchise-association-started/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Franchise News Update: A new franchise association has been launched, and it's based on total transparency and ethics. Interestingly enough, it's kind of under the radar. Well, it was...<br/><br/>7 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[About Food Franchise Business Opportunities ]]></title>
<link>http://www.bizsugar.com/Franchises/about-food-franchise-business-opportunities-/</link>
<comments>http://www.bizsugar.com/Franchises/about-food-franchise-business-opportunities-/</comments>
<pubDate>Thu, 02 Feb 2012 07:36:54 CST</pubDate>
<dc:creator>franpro</dc:creator>
<category>Franchises</category>
<guid>http://www.bizsugar.com/Franchises/about-food-franchise-business-opportunities-/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[In this post over at the SBA.gov Community Site, I have a way for you to get a leg up on your search for the right food franchise business; become a trend-watcher. For example, did you know that some fast casual franchises are serving, &quot;Mini-treats?&quot; Or, that there's a new type of family demographi<br/><br/>11 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[How to Establish a Franchise Business in 2012 ]]></title>
<link>http://www.bizsugar.com/Franchises/how-to-establish-a-franchise-business-in-2012-/</link>
<comments>http://www.bizsugar.com/Franchises/how-to-establish-a-franchise-business-in-2012-/</comments>
<pubDate>Wed, 01 Feb 2012 09:21:27 CST</pubDate>
<dc:creator>ivanpw</dc:creator>
<category>Franchises</category>
<guid>http://www.bizsugar.com/Franchises/how-to-establish-a-franchise-business-in-2012-/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[This year is most certainly the right one to finally put those neglected ambitions into action and invest in a franchise, and here is why.<br/><br/>6 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Starting A Business After 50:The Huffington Post]]></title>
<link>http://www.bizsugar.com/Franchises/starting-a-business-after-50the-huffington-post/</link>
<comments>http://www.bizsugar.com/Franchises/starting-a-business-after-50the-huffington-post/</comments>
<pubDate>Mon, 30 Jan 2012 20:01:56 CST</pubDate>
<dc:creator>franpro</dc:creator>
<category>Franchises</category>
<guid>http://www.bizsugar.com/Franchises/starting-a-business-after-50the-huffington-post/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[<br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[The Big Man In Franchising: Shaq]]></title>
<link>http://www.bizsugar.com/Franchises/the-big-man-in-franchising-shaq/</link>
<comments>http://www.bizsugar.com/Franchises/the-big-man-in-franchising-shaq/</comments>
<pubDate>Mon, 30 Jan 2012 13:33:57 CST</pubDate>
<dc:creator>franpro</dc:creator>
<category>Franchises</category>
<guid>http://www.bizsugar.com/Franchises/the-big-man-in-franchising-shaq/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[One of the biggest men in the world...well, one of the largest men in the world, is a franchisee. Shaquille O'Neill owns a franchise business or two. Learn why this pro-basketball player is in business.<br/><br/>3 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Women Lose Their Jobs Too, You Know]]></title>
<link>http://www.bizsugar.com/Franchises/women-lose-their-jobs-too-you-know/</link>
<comments>http://www.bizsugar.com/Franchises/women-lose-their-jobs-too-you-know/</comments>
<pubDate>Mon, 30 Jan 2012 07:54:56 CST</pubDate>
<dc:creator>franpro</dc:creator>
<category>Franchises</category>
<guid>http://www.bizsugar.com/Franchises/women-lose-their-jobs-too-you-know/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Most of us think of men when we read about massive layoffs. But, lots of women get downsized from their jobs, too. Some want to be their own bosses. Most don't end up actually doing it though. <br/><br/>7 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Franchise Research Tips From Joel Libava on CNBC.com]]></title>
<link>http://www.bizsugar.com/Franchises/franchise-research-tips-from-joel-libava-on-cnbc-com/</link>
<comments>http://www.bizsugar.com/Franchises/franchise-research-tips-from-joel-libava-on-cnbc-com/</comments>
<pubDate>Thu, 26 Jan 2012 21:06:59 CST</pubDate>
<dc:creator>franpro</dc:creator>
<category>Franchises</category>
<guid>http://www.bizsugar.com/Franchises/franchise-research-tips-from-joel-libava-on-cnbc-com/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Becoming the owner of a franchise type of business requires serious due diligence on the part of potential franchise owners. Learn just how important it is, here.<br/><br/>9 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[The Impact Of The State Of The Union On Franchising]]></title>
<link>http://www.bizsugar.com/Franchises/the-impact-of-the-state-of-the-union-on-franchising/</link>
<comments>http://www.bizsugar.com/Franchises/the-impact-of-the-state-of-the-union-on-franchising/</comments>
<pubDate>Thu, 26 Jan 2012 21:03:46 CST</pubDate>
<dc:creator>franpro</dc:creator>
<category>Franchises</category>
<guid>http://www.bizsugar.com/Franchises/the-impact-of-the-state-of-the-union-on-franchising/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[In this post, the folks at Franchise Direct op-ed a bit on President Obama's State of The Union speech. The International Franchise Association sent the President a letter. Read about it.<br/><br/>6 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[What You Need to Know About Owning a Food Franchise]]></title>
<link>http://www.bizsugar.com/Franchises/what-you-need-to-know-about-owning-a-food-franchise/</link>
<comments>http://www.bizsugar.com/Franchises/what-you-need-to-know-about-owning-a-food-franchise/</comments>
<pubDate>Wed, 25 Jan 2012 08:24:47 CST</pubDate>
<dc:creator>franpro</dc:creator>
<category>Franchises</category>
<guid>http://www.bizsugar.com/Franchises/what-you-need-to-know-about-owning-a-food-franchise/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Attention potential buyers of franchises; if you're thinking of becoming the owner of a food-related franchise, there is something really important that you need to know. And, it kind of stinks... <br/><br/>4 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[The Phone Rings. It's an Executive Recruiter on The Line!]]></title>
<link>http://www.bizsugar.com/Franchises/the-phone-rings-its-an-executive-recruiter-on-the-line/</link>
<comments>http://www.bizsugar.com/Franchises/the-phone-rings-its-an-executive-recruiter-on-the-line/</comments>
<pubDate>Tue, 24 Jan 2012 14:02:16 CST</pubDate>
<dc:creator>franpro</dc:creator>
<category>Franchises</category>
<guid>http://www.bizsugar.com/Franchises/the-phone-rings-its-an-executive-recruiter-on-the-line/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Executive search consultants make lots of phone calls to lots of corporate middle managers and executives. Did you ever get one? James Pennington did. He's featured in my new book on franchise ownership. Read about James, here.<br/><br/>6 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Want The Real Story On a Franchise? Call a Franchisee. CNBC.com]]></title>
<link>http://www.bizsugar.com/Franchises/want-the-real-story-on-a-franchise-call-a-franchisee-%C2%A0cnbc-com/</link>
<comments>http://www.bizsugar.com/Franchises/want-the-real-story-on-a-franchise-call-a-franchisee-%C2%A0cnbc-com/</comments>
<pubDate>Tue, 24 Jan 2012 13:59:35 CST</pubDate>
<dc:creator>franpro</dc:creator>
<category>Franchises</category>
<guid>http://www.bizsugar.com/Franchises/want-the-real-story-on-a-franchise-call-a-franchisee-%C2%A0cnbc-com/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[In my third guest column over at CNBC.com, I write about franchise research techniques. Franchise buyers have great access to information these days. It's just that the right questions have to be asked of the right people. Learn how.<br/><br/>8 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Does Subway® have a new Franchise Concept in The Works?]]></title>
<link>http://www.bizsugar.com/Franchises/does-subway-have-a-new-franchise-concept-in-the-works/</link>
<comments>http://www.bizsugar.com/Franchises/does-subway-have-a-new-franchise-concept-in-the-works/</comments>
<pubDate>Tue, 24 Jan 2012 07:18:49 CST</pubDate>
<dc:creator>franpro</dc:creator>
<category>Franchises</category>
<guid>http://www.bizsugar.com/Franchises/does-subway-have-a-new-franchise-concept-in-the-works/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Several Subway® franchise owners have been secretly testing out a new and very upscale franchise concept. Read more about this really classy franchise idea. <br/><br/>8 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Local Communities and Franchise Businesses]]></title>
<link>http://www.bizsugar.com/Franchises/local-communities-and-franchise-businesses/</link>
<comments>http://www.bizsugar.com/Franchises/local-communities-and-franchise-businesses/</comments>
<pubDate>Sat, 21 Jan 2012 14:49:23 CST</pubDate>
<dc:creator>franpro</dc:creator>
<category>Franchises</category>
<guid>http://www.bizsugar.com/Franchises/local-communities-and-franchise-businesses/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Not every community likes franchise businesses; it's easy to find articles about fights between big-name franchises and town officials. But, in times like these, should fights even exist?<br/><br/>5 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Assessing The State Of The Real Estate Franchise Market In The New Year]]></title>
<link>http://www.bizsugar.com/Franchises/assessing-the-state-of-the-real-estate-franchise-market-in-the-new-year/</link>
<comments>http://www.bizsugar.com/Franchises/assessing-the-state-of-the-real-estate-franchise-market-in-the-new-year/</comments>
<pubDate>Sat, 21 Jan 2012 14:45:29 CST</pubDate>
<dc:creator>franpro</dc:creator>
<category>Franchises</category>
<guid>http://www.bizsugar.com/Franchises/assessing-the-state-of-the-real-estate-franchise-market-in-the-new-year/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[The State Of The Real Estate Franchise Market In The New Year..The folks over at Franchise Direct look at a sector of franchising that's huge. And, it's skipped over a lot.<br/><br/>3 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[How Many Big Macs Do You Need To Sell In Order to Break Even on Your McDonald's Franchise Investment?]]></title>
<link>http://www.bizsugar.com/Franchises/how-many-big-macs-do-you-need-to-sell-in-order-to-break-even-on-your-mcdonalds-franchise-investment/</link>
<comments>http://www.bizsugar.com/Franchises/how-many-big-macs-do-you-need-to-sell-in-order-to-break-even-on-your-mcdonalds-franchise-investment/</comments>
<pubDate>Wed, 18 Jan 2012 07:36:37 CST</pubDate>
<dc:creator>franpro</dc:creator>
<category>Franchises</category>
<guid>http://www.bizsugar.com/Franchises/how-many-big-macs-do-you-need-to-sell-in-order-to-break-even-on-your-mcdonalds-franchise-investment/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[One of the most popular questions asked by buyers of franchises is this; &quot;How much is it to buy a McDonald's franchise?&quot; Find out in this franchise blog post in two unique ways. And, they both involve math.  <br/><br/>9 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[McDonald’s Set To Continue Its Partnership With The Olympics]]></title>
<link>http://www.bizsugar.com/Franchises/mcdonald%E2%80%99s-set-to-continue-its-partnership-with-the-olympics/</link>
<comments>http://www.bizsugar.com/Franchises/mcdonald%E2%80%99s-set-to-continue-its-partnership-with-the-olympics/</comments>
<pubDate>Mon, 16 Jan 2012 07:03:18 CST</pubDate>
<dc:creator>franpro</dc:creator>
<category>Franchises</category>
<guid>http://www.bizsugar.com/Franchises/mcdonald%E2%80%99s-set-to-continue-its-partnership-with-the-olympics/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[McDonald's, (as usual) is doing their marketing right. The folks at McDdonald's Chicago-area world headquarters don't generally make a lot of mistakes when it comes to their marketing efforts. For example; their going to put a lot of money in for the Olympics.. <br/><br/>7 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Attention Franchise Buyers: Do You Know About MFES?]]></title>
<link>http://www.bizsugar.com/Franchises/attention-franchise-buyers-do-you-know-about-mfes/</link>
<comments>http://www.bizsugar.com/Franchises/attention-franchise-buyers-do-you-know-about-mfes/</comments>
<pubDate>Mon, 16 Jan 2012 07:01:20 CST</pubDate>
<dc:creator>franpro</dc:creator>
<category>Franchises</category>
<guid>http://www.bizsugar.com/Franchises/attention-franchise-buyers-do-you-know-about-mfes/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[If you're thinking of buying a franchise someday, you need to read about something called, MFES. The Franchise King®, Joel Libava, explains in this important blog post. <br/><br/>7 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[The First Franchise Owners Had Very Little Protection]]></title>
<link>http://www.bizsugar.com/Franchises/the-first-franchise-owners-had-very-little-protection/</link>
<comments>http://www.bizsugar.com/Franchises/the-first-franchise-owners-had-very-little-protection/</comments>
<pubDate>Sun, 15 Jan 2012 23:30:06 CST</pubDate>
<dc:creator>franpro</dc:creator>
<category>Franchises</category>
<guid>http://www.bizsugar.com/Franchises/the-first-franchise-owners-had-very-little-protection/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[The first franchisees in the United States were automobile dealers. They didn't have to put up-front money up. Read what they had to give up, though. You'll be really surprised.<br/><br/>5 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Franchise Direct’s Business Consulting Franchise Report Is Here!]]></title>
<link>http://www.bizsugar.com/Franchises/franchise-direct%E2%80%99s-business-consulting-franchise-report-is-here/</link>
<comments>http://www.bizsugar.com/Franchises/franchise-direct%E2%80%99s-business-consulting-franchise-report-is-here/</comments>
<pubDate>Fri, 13 Jan 2012 20:29:30 CST</pubDate>
<dc:creator>franpro</dc:creator>
<category>Franchises</category>
<guid>http://www.bizsugar.com/Franchises/franchise-direct%E2%80%99s-business-consulting-franchise-report-is-here/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Franchise Direct's Business Consulting Franchise Report is now ready for your perusal. Franchise Direct is know for their deep, deep, reports on franchising, and this one is no execption. Read it... <br/><br/>3 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[America Loves Low-Cost Franchises]]></title>
<link>http://www.bizsugar.com/Franchises/america-loves-low-cost-franchises/</link>
<comments>http://www.bizsugar.com/Franchises/america-loves-low-cost-franchises/</comments>
<pubDate>Fri, 13 Jan 2012 20:23:33 CST</pubDate>
<dc:creator>franpro</dc:creator>
<category>Franchises</category>
<guid>http://www.bizsugar.com/Franchises/america-loves-low-cost-franchises/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Americans really do love low-cost franchise business opps. In this post, the folks at Franchise Direct, an Atlanta, Georgia based company explain why. And which ones they like.<br/><br/>3 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Franchise Buyers Can Learn 5 Crucial Things From Quiznos Ex-Franchisees]]></title>
<link>http://www.bizsugar.com/Franchises/franchise-buyers-can-learn-5-crucial-things-from-quiznos-ex-franchisees/</link>
<comments>http://www.bizsugar.com/Franchises/franchise-buyers-can-learn-5-crucial-things-from-quiznos-ex-franchisees/</comments>
<pubDate>Wed, 11 Jan 2012 11:44:38 CST</pubDate>
<dc:creator>franpro</dc:creator>
<category>Franchises</category>
<guid>http://www.bizsugar.com/Franchises/franchise-buyers-can-learn-5-crucial-things-from-quiznos-ex-franchisees/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[There are several Quiznos franchise locations that are sitting empty. There are several reasons why. This franchise blog post explains them. And, it's really worth reading if you're about to embark on a franchise adventure...<br/><br/>6 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[The First Franchise Owners Had Very Little Protection]]></title>
<link>http://www.bizsugar.com/Franchises/the-first-franchise-owners-had-very-little-protection/</link>
<comments>http://www.bizsugar.com/Franchises/the-first-franchise-owners-had-very-little-protection/</comments>
<pubDate>Tue, 10 Jan 2012 22:25:51 CST</pubDate>
<dc:creator>franpro</dc:creator>
<category>Franchises</category>
<guid>http://www.bizsugar.com/Franchises/the-first-franchise-owners-had-very-little-protection/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Some of the USA's first franchisees were automobile dealers. They were distributors for Henry Ford. They took quite a risk..being the first franchisees. Automobiles were hot. But, there were no guarantees that they would be sold!<br/><br/>4 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[An Ugly Receipt]]></title>
<link>http://www.bizsugar.com/Franchises/an-ugly-receipt/</link>
<comments>http://www.bizsugar.com/Franchises/an-ugly-receipt/</comments>
<pubDate>Tue, 10 Jan 2012 14:26:33 CST</pubDate>
<dc:creator>franpro</dc:creator>
<category>Franchises</category>
<guid>http://www.bizsugar.com/Franchises/an-ugly-receipt/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Sometimes, employees actions can cause lots of headaches. And with the popularity of social media, it's even more important to make great hiring decisions. When you're a franchisee, it's quite importnt. Read why- <br/><br/>4 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Ask These Questions Before You Commit to a Franchise - CNBC]]></title>
<link>http://www.bizsugar.com/Franchises/ask-these-questions-before-you-commit-to-a-franchise-cnbc/</link>
<comments>http://www.bizsugar.com/Franchises/ask-these-questions-before-you-commit-to-a-franchise-cnbc/</comments>
<pubDate>Sun, 08 Jan 2012 16:35:16 CST</pubDate>
<dc:creator>franpro</dc:creator>
<category>Franchises</category>
<guid>http://www.bizsugar.com/Franchises/ask-these-questions-before-you-commit-to-a-franchise-cnbc/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[There are lots of questions that all potential buyers of franchise businesses need to ask. Most people who look at franchise ownership as a way to become their own bosses often miss several crucial ones.<br/><br/>7 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Why Top Environmentalists Don't Eat Pizzas Made in Coal-Fired Ovens]]></title>
<link>http://www.bizsugar.com/Franchises/why-top-environmentalists-dont-eat-pizzas-made-in-coal-fired-ovens/</link>
<comments>http://www.bizsugar.com/Franchises/why-top-environmentalists-dont-eat-pizzas-made-in-coal-fired-ovens/</comments>
<pubDate>Sun, 08 Jan 2012 16:34:06 CST</pubDate>
<dc:creator>franpro</dc:creator>
<category>Franchises</category>
<guid>http://www.bizsugar.com/Franchises/why-top-environmentalists-dont-eat-pizzas-made-in-coal-fired-ovens/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Some of the nation's top environmentalists would never eat a pizza that's baked in a coal-fired oven. No way...No how. It's because of the coal. Seriously; do you know how much gunk is released...<br/><br/>2 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[The @FranchiseKing Echoes Mark Twain on Lies, Damn Lies, and Statistics]]></title>
<link>http://www.bizsugar.com/Franchises/the-franchiseking-echoes-mark-twain-on-lies-damn-lies-and-statistics/</link>
<comments>http://www.bizsugar.com/Franchises/the-franchiseking-echoes-mark-twain-on-lies-damn-lies-and-statistics/</comments>
<pubDate>Fri, 06 Jan 2012 07:22:43 CST</pubDate>
<dc:creator>franpro</dc:creator>
<category>Franchises</category>
<guid>http://www.bizsugar.com/Franchises/the-franchiseking-echoes-mark-twain-on-lies-damn-lies-and-statistics/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Tim Berry: &quot;What I really like about Franchise King Joel Libava's post Shocking Facts About Franchising Success Rates Revealed is how clearly he calls out the sleazy or sloppy (take your choice) use of very old statistics to mislead and entice people...&quot; <br/><br/>6 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Online Ordering May Be The Future For Food Franchises]]></title>
<link>http://www.bizsugar.com/Franchises/online-ordering-may-be-the-future-for-food-franchises/</link>
<comments>http://www.bizsugar.com/Franchises/online-ordering-may-be-the-future-for-food-franchises/</comments>
<pubDate>Thu, 05 Jan 2012 22:07:44 CST</pubDate>
<dc:creator>franpro</dc:creator>
<category>Franchises</category>
<guid>http://www.bizsugar.com/Franchises/online-ordering-may-be-the-future-for-food-franchises/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Online Ordering May Be The Future For Food Franchises. Now, this isn't really breaking news...but, more and more food franchise are starting to utilize online ordering. It sure makes things easy to track...<br/><br/>3 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[What Does a Franchise Broker Do? ]]></title>
<link>http://www.bizsugar.com/Franchises/what-does-a-franchise-broker-do-/</link>
<comments>http://www.bizsugar.com/Franchises/what-does-a-franchise-broker-do-/</comments>
<pubDate>Thu, 05 Jan 2012 07:46:26 CST</pubDate>
<dc:creator>franpro</dc:creator>
<category>Franchises</category>
<guid>http://www.bizsugar.com/Franchises/what-does-a-franchise-broker-do-/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Franchise brokers and franchise consultants provide services, (usually free) to potential buyers of franchise businesses. But, do you really how they work, and why their services are free? Find out over at SBA.gov <br/><br/>6 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Does a Franchise Make Sense as a Business Option :: Small Business Marketing Blog from Duct Tape Marketing]]></title>
<link>http://www.bizsugar.com/Franchises/does-a-franchise-make-sense-as-a-business-option-small-business-marketing-blog-from-duct-tape-marketing/</link>
<comments>http://www.bizsugar.com/Franchises/does-a-franchise-make-sense-as-a-business-option-small-business-marketing-blog-from-duct-tape-marketing/</comments>
<pubDate>Wed, 04 Jan 2012 09:50:13 CST</pubDate>
<dc:creator>franpro</dc:creator>
<category>Franchises</category>
<guid>http://www.bizsugar.com/Franchises/does-a-franchise-make-sense-as-a-business-option-small-business-marketing-blog-from-duct-tape-marketing/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[In this revealing business podcast, Duct Tape Marketing's John Jantsch interviews me. We discuss my new franchise book, and more. Tough questions are asked. And...answered.<br/><br/>7 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[School Lunches and Obesity: This Franchise is Fixing That]]></title>
<link>http://www.bizsugar.com/Franchises/school-lunches-and-obesity-this-franchise-is-fixing-that/</link>
<comments>http://www.bizsugar.com/Franchises/school-lunches-and-obesity-this-franchise-is-fixing-that/</comments>
<pubDate>Wed, 04 Jan 2012 09:34:49 CST</pubDate>
<dc:creator>franpro</dc:creator>
<category>Franchises</category>
<guid>http://www.bizsugar.com/Franchises/school-lunches-and-obesity-this-franchise-is-fixing-that/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[The National School Lunch Program has been around for a long time. But, do you really know what's in those lunches? Is it healthy?How can you find out? There's a young franchisor in town -- and they're trying to change things... <br/><br/>7 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[The Top 2012 Franchising Trends]]></title>
<link>http://www.bizsugar.com/Franchises/the-top-2012-franchising-trends/</link>
<comments>http://www.bizsugar.com/Franchises/the-top-2012-franchising-trends/</comments>
<pubDate>Mon, 02 Jan 2012 11:49:37 CST</pubDate>
<dc:creator>franpro</dc:creator>
<category>Franchises</category>
<guid>http://www.bizsugar.com/Franchises/the-top-2012-franchising-trends/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[The trends in franchising are going to be impacted by three things in 2012. Read what they are, and plan accordingly. Remember that you can plan plans, but you can't plan results...<br/><br/>4 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Military Veterans: Do These Things Before You Even Think of Buying a Franchise    (The Franchise Blog 4 Vets)]]></title>
<link>http://www.bizsugar.com/Franchises/military-veterans-do-these-things-before-you-even-think-of-buying-a-franchise-the-franchise-blog-4-vets/</link>
<comments>http://www.bizsugar.com/Franchises/military-veterans-do-these-things-before-you-even-think-of-buying-a-franchise-the-franchise-blog-4-vets/</comments>
<pubDate>Tue, 27 Dec 2011 13:38:30 CST</pubDate>
<dc:creator>franpro</dc:creator>
<category>Franchises</category>
<guid>http://www.bizsugar.com/Franchises/military-veterans-do-these-things-before-you-even-think-of-buying-a-franchise-the-franchise-blog-4-vets/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[If you're being pulled in the, &quot;Be your own boss&quot; direction, it's important that; A. You actually want to be the boss. B. You have come up with a checklist to make sure that you won't miss anything in your search for a business of your own...<br/><br/>5 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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