Dunkin' Donuts stock price was up 47% in it's first day of trading. Pretty amazing when you think about it; a franchise company that sells fat-laden donuts, (tasty ones!) wakes up Wall Street. Really? Investing in junk food? Well, McDonald's does well as an investment usually, too...
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The Dunkin’ Donuts IPO Rocked!
Posted by franpro under FranchisesFrom http://thefranchiseking.com 4665 days ago
Finding Really Easy Franchises to Start
Posted by franpro under FranchisesFrom http://thefranchiseking.com 4665 days ago
Most people want easy. Wouldn't you like to become your own boss in the easiest way possible? Are there some easy franchises out there to buy? Would you invest in one just because it was "easy?"
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Quiznos Franchisees Are Feeling Queasy
Posted by franpro under FranchisesFrom http://thefranchiseking.com 4668 days ago
The current franchisees of the possibly defaulting Quiznos franchise chain have a lot to be nervous about, as the corporate suits at headquarters scramble to save the franchise. It must really suck to be a Quiznos franchisee right now. But, there are a few lessons that can be learned by future franc
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Interview with Dr. Shannon Reece - Women's Business Advisor
Posted by HollyHanna under Success StoriesFrom http://www.theworkathomewoman.com 4668 days ago
Even during my college years, I knew that someday I would run my own business. I had been a competitive figure skater for many years in my youth, and was no stranger to hard work, sacrifice, discipline, focus and the pursuit of lofty goals. But after spending seven years in graduate school, prepari
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Start-Up Spotlights: Chipkos
Posted by lkpetrolino under Success StoriesFrom http://365daysofstartups.com 4668 days ago
Chipkos is an eco-friendly footwear company, specializing in promoting nature preservation. With their main product, the Chipkos Original sandal, that is made from eco-friendly materials and is also connected with a rain forest preservation campaign. For every pair that they sell, Chipkos will adop
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McDonald’s Posts Double-Cheeseburger Sized 2nd Quarter Earnings
Posted by franpro under FranchisesFrom http://thefranchiseking.com 4671 days ago
McDonald’s posted second quarter 2011 earnings of $1.35 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.28. In other words, the crushed it in Q2. They are on a $$ roll...
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I Would Never Own a Cleaning Franchise
Posted by franpro under FranchisesFrom http://thefranchiseking.com 4672 days ago
90% of prospective franchise owners won't look at franchise opportunities that involve cleaning. It's really too bad; they have no idea what they're role as the owner would even be...
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Restaurant Franchises Are Currently The Most Fundable
Posted by franpro under FranchisesFrom http://www.franchisedirect.com 4672 days ago
It seems that Restaurant Franchises are the ones that banks like. No big surprise, based on the sheer volume of them...
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I Rank, Therefore I Am: Small Business SEO Guide
Posted by sbcmurphy under Online MarketingFrom http://www.getbusymedia.com 4673 days ago
Made Hot by: Jed on July 21, 2011 3:23 pm
Small business SEO isn't rocket science - it just takes a little elbow grease and creativity! Follow these steps to get started without any technical skills required.
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I Know What You Want; Let's See if I'm Right
Posted by franpro under FranchisesFrom http://thefranchiseking.com 4674 days ago
In times of high unemployment especially, lots of people want what you want. But, that “wanting” goes away for most of them when they get a new job.
You see, most people feel in their heart that working for someone else provides them with that one thing we all need, in some form or another, a Read More
You see, most people feel in their heart that working for someone else provides them with that one thing we all need, in some form or another, a Read More
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