From The Daily Franchise News-
The Birmingham, Ala.-based chain of quick lube and repair shops, has
seen a lengthy string of same-store sales increases that haven’t
stopped with the economy, said Ricky Brooks, the company’s CEO. This
year, same-store sales have been getting progressively larger—in July,
sales were up 10 percent, Brooks said. The strategy behind Brooks’
franchise is to combine a quick-service oil change shop with one that
will do a wide range of auto repairs—effectively... Read Full Story
"Welcome to the franchising world in a sour economy. Former executives from around the country are deciding to
become franchisees. When you buy into a franchise business, you
get marketing, advertising and training support you typically do not
get with an independent business, said Alisa Harrison, spokeswoman at
the International Franchise Association in Washington." Keep reading. Anyone in Northeast Ohio ready to explore franchise ownership options? Explore.
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Ok. I've had it. The DC folks are running around trying to get their own little agendas handled, while the folks that pretty much have no say, are pacing around like idiots, waiting to see what "they'll" do. I'm talking about the "economic stimulus package, "bailout plan", whatever you want to call it. Here's mine....
The... Read Full Story
Franchise Direct’s research shows that pizza franchises make up a majority of America’s restaurants .
Our findings state that pizza franchises experienced consistent sales
growth up until last year, when the industry slowed. There are a number
of reasons why pizza franchises are projected to
remain strong. Commodity prices will fall in the coming years, creating
savings for the purchase of ingredients. Pizza franchises will also
seamlessly fit into new consumer trends, such as the switch... Read Full Story
The Internet has become an excellent medium to carry on different types of businesses. These days many people opt for the home based business opportunities. If someone searches for the online business opportunities diligently, then he would be able to start a business of his own within a short period. The World Wide Web has information on lots of businesses. So, a person can easily find the business that suits with his skills and budget. Read Full Story
1. When you make your first sale, follow-up with the
customer. You could follow-up with a “thank you” note
saying when you will deliver and include an advertisement
for other products you sell. In 9 years, this multiplied
our sales from Day 1. Read Full Story
If, at any time, you’ve considered starting your own business , then this article could be of interest to you.
This article is applicable to people of all walks of life who are about to embark on an internet business; one of the most frequently searched business on the internet. Read Full Story
The franchise business model can be a great thing for the right person. But......... Not everybody is right for franchise ownership.....
Do you enjoy following the rules? A franchise agreement has certain requirements, all designed to keep the franchise brand uniform, and provide maximum profit potential for the franchisor. Please make sure you are prepared to be... Read Full Story
Our enemy on the journey to success really isn’t after making you a failure, he simply wants you to quit. Hence the reason there are more quitters than failures in the game of success. The passage can be the hardest process of all.Quitters Outnumber Failures in The Game of Success
By Sandi Krakowski
When you enter into the camp of success you have a very real enemy. If you haven’t met him you just haven’t gotten close enough yet. You see he is a confirmation for you. He is not a road... Read Full Story
