Focus on Just One Franchise: Maid Right
Cleaning franchises are a growth industry as people work longer hours and are more willing to pay for personal services. As Baby Boomers get older, they’re ready to give up some of the hard work they grew up with, and many young professionals have never cleaned their own homes.The fastest-growing…
Researching Franchise Opportunities
A recent survey of franchisees found that many of them were surprised by their experiences. On reflection, they said, they realized that they should have asked more questions. How can you make sure to learn what you need to know about franchise business opportunities you’re considering? Look into the company…
Focus on One Franchise: Scout & Molly’s Boutiques
Owning a retail clothing boutique is a popular dream, and Scout & Molly’s can make it come true. This boutique franchise speaks to women who like to express themselves through their clothing, women who don’t want to look like all the other girls at a party, and women who really…
Can Franchising Help the Youth Unemployment Crisis?
More than five million young workers in the U.S. are unemployed — neither working nor in school. The unemployment rate among Americans 25 and under is more than twice as high as the unemployment rate for the general population, and many of those who have found work are underemployed –…
Considering a Franchise? Consider Sales Tax!
One of the advantages some franchise business opportunities tout is “No sales tax!” This typically shows up right along with home-based, no or few employees, no inventory, and low overhead as an advantage for service-oriented businesses like gyms, salons, and business-to-business professional services. This is based on the traditional distinction…
Beauty Franchise Business Opportunities
Beauty is big business. By some estimates, Americans spend more than $40 billion a year to look good. Men as well as women pay for hair and skin care products, and spending on beauty services increased by 26.5% last year. Recent figures show that the average American spends $400 each…
Starting a Franchise: Is It Time to Quit Your Day Job?
Surveys routinely find that more than half of Americans want to own their own businesses — and we see even higher percentages among specific groups. For example, 64% of young Latinos see entrepreneurship as their goal. Part time franchise business opportunities offer a smoother route toward fulfilling this dream. Using…
Just One Franchise: Supporting Strategies
It’s a growing trend in employment: outsourcing tasks rather than hiring on new staff. Supporting Strategies gives franchisees a business opportunity that takes advantage of this trend. Why do businesses choose to outsource? Hiring is becoming ever more complex. Requirements for health care coverage, minimum wage increases, and employment eligibility…
Just One Franchise: Concept 10 10
Back pain is one of the most common reasons that Americans miss work, and each year half of all working Americans report that they’ve experienced back pain. 80% of us will have to cope with back pain during our lifetimes, and this discomfort is second only to respiratory infections in…
Franchise Opportunities in Advertising and Marketing
TV’s Mad Men might make it look glamorous, dangerous, and extinct, but marketing is actually still an essential business service. The broad range of franchise business options listed below give you a chance to get into the ad game with a franchise that lets you help other businesses in your…