Ask Rod, Episode 13: Should I Find a Partner?
Executive Editor Rod Kurtz helps a seasonal business diversify and advises a disgruntled employee. Plus, Barry impostors! Continue Reading
Franchises
Tim Hortons Franchise Spotlight
Coffee and doughnut franchise Tim Hortons has dominated the Canadian market and now the company has its sites set on Dunkin' Donuts and the rest of the U.S. Read more about Tim Hortons franchises. Continue Reading
Bonus Building Care
If you're in the market for your own commercial cleaning service, Bonus Building Care may be for you. This low cost, home-based janitorial company is one of the fastest growing franchises in the country. Continue Reading
What Is a Franchise Fee?
If you're investigating franchises, you'll definitely be reading about franchise fees. Find out what they are and why you'll need to pay them. Continue Reading
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No Soup For You! Or Is There?
Al Yeganeh, who inspired the "Soup Nazi" character on Seinfeld, has reopened his original soup stand in New York. Continue Reading
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27 Million and Counting: Nick Friedman, College Hunks Hauling Junk
Meet Nick Friedman, the president of College Hunks Hauling Junk, a Tampa, Fla.-based junk removal company. Continue Reading
Curves Falls Flat, Closes More Fitness Clubs
The popular women's health-club company closed 1,000 franchise locations in 2009. Continue Reading
Apple
Smartphone App Brings Innovation to Takeout
Want to order dinner with a few thumb clicks? Snapfinger makes it easy for hungry people on the go to order takeout straight from their phones and it may be coming to a franchise near you. Continue Reading
The Franchise 500's Top 10 Food Franchises
Even if you thought entrepreneurship wasn't for you, these new top ranked food franchises may be just what you've been craving. Get all the information you need here to feed your need for a new business venture. Continue Reading
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Made in the USA: The Anti-Starbucks Revolution
Independent coffee artisans-turned-entrepreneurs have found success by offering an alternative to the big national chains. Continue Reading
Camp Bow Wow
Camp Bow Wow: The Accidental $40 Million Franchise
After losing her first husband in a plane crash and divorcing her second, Heidi Ganahl decided to dust off an old business plan for a pet day care facility. Today, Camp Bow Wow boasts some 200 franchises and $40 million in revenue. Continue Reading
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Court Case Could Cost Franchises Millions
An upcoming Massachusetts court case will decide whether franchisees are considered independent contractors or employees. Continue Reading
The Franchise 500's Top 10 New Franchises
If you're looking to start a hip, new franchise, here's where to start. Check out Entrepreneur's top 10 picks for the best new franchises. Continue Reading
The Franchise 500's Top 10 Low Cost Franchises
Looking to start a business while saving a dime? These thrifty franchises made Entrepreneur's top 10 list for the best low-cost franchises. Continue Reading
The Franchise 500's Top 10 Fastest Growing Franchises
There's just no stopping these expanding franchises. Entrepreneur counts down the top 10 fastest-growing franchises. Continue Reading
