Because they can. But should they? I say no. Actually, I say no way. The Wall Street Journal just ran a story about this subject. The WSJ has some incredible writers, for sure, but I wonder if they talked to the right...
New Franchises
Franchise Caution; Choose Opportunities Wisely During Tough Times
It has been said that when times are tough, the opportunistic types seem to crawl out from under their rocks. The upcoming months will feature plenty of them, I am sure….
Franchise Ownership; Are You Going To Go For It?
My friend, Jim Kukral, is a guy who "walks the walk." What I mean by that is he is constantly making recommendations to others about what they should be doing, marketing wise, and he actually does them...
Simple And Inexpensive Franchise Marketing Available Here; Exit Now!
If you are in the business of franchising, another words are a franchisor,or a supplier to the industry, your business is probably being hurt by the current US economic downturn.{To say the least!} What should you be...
Green Franchise Information On Work.com
One of the websites that I contribute to is Work.com, and I was recently asked to write a short article about Green Franchises. This year, more than ever, the word Green is being used in small business circles, and this...
Young Franchise Concepts; Marketing Surprises Await!
Just because you have been able to franchise your business, doesn’t mean you know how to attract the right franchise owners. Did you really think that your phones would start ringing with salivating potential...
Large Franchise Opportunity; Invest In A City!
Wanted:
People with the ability to lead, help, and support other small business owners.
The Opportunity:
Huge.
What it is. Keep reading…..
Children Don’t Need Computer Knowledge
Wow! I can't believe it. Our kids don't need any computer knowledge…Nada. Zilch. Zero.
Rush’s Disagreement With This Blogger
Last month, I wrote an article about a young franchisor out of Ohio, called Roosters. The article, posted on Small Business Trends talked about how Rooster’s was targeting existing restaurateurs that wanted to get...
Are Homeowners Still "Nesting?" This Franchise Company Thinks So…
I first heard of "nesting" about a year after 9-11. According to news reports, people were choosing to stay home more. Americans were spending money on remodeling their existing spaces, and were finding...
Solar Panel Franchises. My Servers Are Overloaded!
Ok! OK! OK!! I get it! Gas prices are over $4.00. My wife just put 11 gallons in her Mitsubishi Galant, and it cost $50. She came home, and proceeded to throw up! Does my wife's aggravation have anything to do with...
Rooster’s Franchising Strategy Worth Watching
A Central Ohio restaurant franchisor. With no corporate headquarters? Named after an animal that goes"Kakadoodledoooooooo!" No, I am not making this up, like a certain other website’s writer’s seem...
Franchise Marketing: Do You Offer A Monday Through Friday Business?
If you happen to own or work for a franchise company, are you finding it tougher to find future franchise owners? Is our tough economy impacting the number of inquires you are receiving from interested parties? Is it...
Interested In Green Franchise Opportunities? New Website Just Launched!
Our world seems to be turning green. Most of us have some idea of what it means to become greener. Green related words becoming more popular by the day include carbon footprints, Solar energy, wind power...
Tennessee Franchise Buses In Party Buses!
Buses that feature real DJ’s, Disco Lights, Big-Screen TV’s, and a nice restroom, are all part of the franchise package from this franchise. Murfreesboro Party Bus, a franchise of the Friends Against Drunk...
"The Coolest Franchise Website" Contest Is Ready For Your Votes!
At 10:00 AM today, you can go to the nomination page of the contest, look at the websites that have been submitted, and cast your vote! You may vote for one Franchise Website, once per day. The "Coolest Franchise...
A Franchise Opportunity-Pet Funerals
The Pet industry is a multi-billion dollar one, with many different opportunities for the franchise industry to move in, and try to dominate things in different niches. It’s actually neeshes, according to my...
Former Ford Employee Opens New Franchise!
Every time it pours, I want you to think about Gerald Krause, a former Ford employee who just opened a new franchise. Franchise Seminar Gerald retired from Ford last year, and attended a seminar on franchising that I...
Franchise Contest Update! Almost 50 Franchise Entries So Far
The Coolest Franchise Website Contest is still in progress, and so far, almost 50 contest entries have been received. There are thousands of franchise companies out there, and some of them may have Cool Websites. Are...
New Franchise Owner Set To Help Northeast Ohio Families
Allan Soirefman must have really liked my presentation on franchising he heard at a local outplacement office. That’s because he signed up for a public seminar I held a month later, in conjunction with National...
"The Coolest Franchise Website" Contest Has Been Extended!
We have extended the Cool contest until May 19th. That means you can nominate your favorite franchise website until May 19th at 10:00PM. The nominees will be announced on June 2nd, and that is also when voting will...
Solar Franchise Update From The Franchise King Blog!
With Earth Day being celebrated around the planet yesterday, I thought this would be the time to update you on a very popular topic…Solar Energy-Franchising…..
Nominations For "The Coolest Franchise Website" Contest Are Rolling In…
As we start tracking The Coolest Franchise Website nominations, I have been thinking about just how much the internet has changed everything. I do mean everything. From how our children are starting to learn about the...
Green Franchising On Earth Day 2008
Today is Earth Day! As more and more of us start to understand words like "sustainability, and "carbon neutral", it is becoming increasingly clear that things that are "green" are not a fad...
What Exactly IS a "Cool" Franchise Website?
What is the definition of a "Cool" website? My definition may be completely different than your definition. For me, a "cool" website will have some nice color combinations, stunning graphics, easy to...
Nominations For "The Coolest Franchise Website" Contest open This Monday!
The Coolest Franchise Website Contest, sponsored by State Franchise Centers.com, The Franchise Engine, and Sanderson PR starts this Monday, April 21st! Please remember to pass this Cool contest information on to...
Franchise Website Contest Announcement!
Which North American based franchise company has the coolest website?
Starting Your Search For A Franchise To Own
If you are thinking about becoming your own boss, and the business model of franchising is intriguing to you, where do you start your search for a franchise?

