Future Franchisees, Do You Shoot from the Hip?
Are you the plan-ahead kind? Do you like to know just what is coming up and when? Or are you the kind who likes surprises — the fly by the seat of your pants, shoot from the hip type? There are franchise business opportunities for both kinds of people. In…
Holiday Stress and Franchise Businesses
It’s the most wonderful time of the year — unless it’s not. The average American mom puts in the equivalent of an extra 40 hour work week preparing for Christmas, some of us are racing to too many parties while others are coping with loneliness, and financial worries collide with…
Just One Franchise: Decor and You
When you’re thinking which franchise business opportunity to choose, your attention might first be drawn to restaurants and retail opportunities. Franchise businesses cover a wide spectrum of different fields, though, include some that seem as though they would be difficult to scale. One choice you might not initially consider: interior…
Just One Franchise: Nano-Concepts
Do carbon spears that stab and kill microscopic bacteria seem far-fetched? How about a spray that makes slippery surfaces safer? Both of these are real products offered by Nano-Concept franchises that perform treatments on porous and non-porous surfaces across the country. Their customers range from hospitals, retailers, and businesses to…
Just One Franchise: Zoup!
One of the most famous episodes of 20th century TV hit Seinfeld was about a soup restaurant with amazing soup but serious customer service issues. The episode was based on a real soup restaurant, and perhaps it’s no surprise that when that real life soup man tried to franchise, he didn’t…
Remodeling Franchise Businesses
The economy may be improving, but consumers are still cautious. For many businesses that’s bad news, but for remodeling companies, it’s great. Homeowners are likely to stay where they are and remodel instead of trading up. Painting services are one of the best options, since painting a home offers the highest…
Just One Franchise: The Lash Lounge
The Lash Lounge is a trailblazer in the semi-permanent lash extension business. Founded by a working mom in Dallas, the original Lash Lounge got its start after Anna Phillips was laid off from her job in IT and started working as a massage therapist providing beauty services on the side….
Cruise Planners Franchise Business Opportunities
Some people have to take their vacation days or lose them. Others want to get away from the cold weather. Still others are looking for something amazing to put in a loved one’s Christmas stocking. Whatever the reason, plenty of people are thinking about a cruise right now. If you’ve…
Just One Franchise: Visible Link
American adults now spend more time online than they do watching television or interacting with other traditional media, and most Americans look to the internet first even when they plan to visit a local business. Yet few businesses have a strong online presence; the most recent census data show that…
Building a Fan Base for Your Franchise Business
During your franchise search, you’ve probably seen photos of long lines at grand openings and stories of people driving from far away when a new franchise location opened just to get a taste of their products. Looking at the broad appeal of a franchise to determine if building a fan…