Will SNAP Changes Affect the Franchise You’re Considering?
Last November, part of the post-recession stimulus package — an increase in SNAP, or food stamp benefits — ended and recipients of supplemental nutrition support had their assistance cut. With the new Farm Bill signed, the program will see another deep cut of around $8.6 billion over the next decade….
Valentine’s Day for Franchisees
The average consumer spends $116.21 on Valentine’s Day related purchases, according to the Retail Advertising and Marketing Association Valentine’s Day Consumer Intentions and Actions Survey, and franchisees can take advantage of that openhandedness. From chocolate franchises to pizza franchises and just about everything in between, franchisees can market their products…
Can You Judge a Franchise Opportunity by Growth?
Many franchise business opportunities point to their growth as a sign of success. Statements about big numbers of franchisees who are signing on to open locations do seem promising—but should you judge a franchise based on growth? Growth numbers can tell you a lot about a franchise but the strategy…
Just One Franchise: FastSigns
As of this writing, FastSigns is on our new franchise business opportunities page. Since we update this page frequently, you should also look on the FastSigns profile page to get to know this international leader in signage. You’d think that with a name like FastSigns, this business might only make…
Just One Franchise: ACFN
Have you ever needed cash at a zoo, a nightclub, or an airport? You can’t get it without a huge hassle of leaving, driving to an ATM, and then getting back in again. If you’ve paid for entrance to an area you might sacrifice that if you leave — and leaving an…
Big Changes in Franchise Marketing
While you can’t always compare the top names in franchising to a smaller franchise you’re considering, staying aware of what the big dogs are doing can help you get a better perspective on franchising. McDonald’s and Subway are both making some game changing plays involving powerful women that should perk…
Just One Franchise: Wag ‘n’Wash
It’s no secret that many pet owners love to spoil their “children.” Wag N’ Wash markets directly to those customers who want to give their four-legged friends the best, healthiest life possible with pampering baths, toys, and healthy food and treats. The goal is a health-focused pet store that is also…
Turnkey Business Franchises
What does the word “turnkey” mean? You’ll see the word “turnkey” on a lot of franchise business opportunity materials, in phrases like “turnkey franchises” to “turnkey marketing.” Not all franchisors mean the same thing by this word, though. The term comes from the idea that you could just turn…
Garage Franchise Businesses
We’re not talking just about mechanics here, but about the garage, which can be a place where people put things with full knowledge that once it gets into the garage, it’s likely you’ll never see it again. Transforming garage space into a productive and organized extension of the home is…
Two Ways to Do Tax Franchises
It’s a sign of the season: people on street corners waving signs about taxes or words on marquees reminding us to get our taxes done. For some, it’s also a reminder about a great franchise business opportunity — tax services. A tax service can be a booming part-time business, perfect…