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Speed Bumps Jack and Diane find a few surprises waiting for them as they move closer to realizing their goal of opening an oil-change franchise. |
Entrepreneur August 2003 Todd D. Maddocks |
To the Rescue Jack and Diane aren't left to bail out their sinking land deal alone. Their franchisor throws them a lifesaver in the nick of time. |
Entrepreneur October 2003 Todd D. Maddocks |
Getting Noticed Franchisees can't be wallflowers if they expect to get the help they're entitled to from their franchisor. |
Entrepreneur June 2003 Todd D. Maddocks |
Show Me the Money With a good location in sight, will new business owners Jack and Diane take the smart route to financing their land deal? |
Entrepreneur March 2004 Todd D. Maddocks |
Portrait of a Franchise It's been a rocky road, but Jack and Diane are finally nearing their destination: franchise ownership. |
Entrepreneur July 2003 Todd D. Maddocks |
Sending Out an SOS Our franchisees just hit an iceberg in negotiating their land deal. Will they be able to keep it afloat? |
Entrepreneur February 2004 Todd D. Maddocks |
A Perfect Landing Having successfully navigated start-up negotiations, Jack and Diane get ready for franchise ownership. |
Entrepreneur November 2003 Todd D. Maddocks |
Cold Feet? As it becomes harder to turn back, our franchisees get a taste of buyer's remorse. |
Entrepreneur March 2003 Todd D. Maddocks |
Driving Forward Jack and Diane look for new ways to get their small-business dreams moving. Will franchising be the right direction? |
Entrepreneur February 2003 Todd D. Maddocks |
Road to Ambition Walk a mile in this couple's shoes as they find their fortune in franchise land. |
Entrepreneur January 2010 Carol Tice |
Where to Go When You Can't Find the Dough Where to find financing in the no-loan era. First hint: Start with your franchisor. |
Entrepreneur January 2003 Andrew A. Caffey |
Stick to the Path Get your trip down franchise-buying lane off on the right foot with a little how-to help. |
Entrepreneur May 2010 Julie Bennett |
How to Negotiate a Lease It's a buyer's market for commercial space, and landlords are offering huge concessions to new tenants - but you won't get a nickel unless you know what to ask for. |
Entrepreneur June 2005 April Y. Pennington |
True Confessions Wondering what it's really like to buy a franchise? Seven entrepreneurs tell all about their experiences as franchisees. |
Entrepreneur January 2005 Andrew A. Caffey |
Get in the Game Think owning and operating is the only way to get involved in a franchise? Well, we can think of 5 strategies you can use to play the franchising game. |
Entrepreneur January 2006 Andrew A. Caffey |
Ask the Insiders What franchisors want, common mistakes and the skinny on multiunit options: Our panel of experts tells all. |
Job Journal December 6, 2009 |
Key Questions Before You Dial into a Franchise Questions you should be asking yourself and your prospective business partners, and a Fact & Fiction sidebar about franchises. |
Entrepreneur January 2002 Todd D. Maddocks |
McYou How does the thought of turning your businesss into a franchise empire sound? |
Entrepreneur December 2009 Gwen Moran |
When the Little Guy Goes Big Turning a small business into a franchise can look like a good idea in this economy. Here's how to figure out if it actually is. |
Entrepreneur January 2007 C.J. Prince |
Show Me the Money You can fund your new franchise in traditional ways - or you can get a little creative. |
Entrepreneur January 2008 Carol Tice |
Super Sleuthing Doing your due diligence before buying a franchise involves some detective work. Here's how to uncover what you need to know. |
Entrepreneur January 2004 Andrew A. Caffey |
Cloning Around How to franchise your business |
Entrepreneur January 2010 Carol Tice |
Next Big Thing or Next Big Flop? New franchisors are risky propositions, and there are more of them than ever. Here's how to put them to the test. |
Entrepreneur July 2009 Carol Tice |
Running the Numbers Are you ready to be a multi-unit franchise owner? |
Entrepreneur May 2002 Devlin Smith |
Want Franchise With That? No discourse on entrepreneurship past, present or future is complete without mentioning one of the most successful growth strategies going... |
Entrepreneur January 2005 April Y. Pennington |
Would You Like a Franchise With That? You've decided to buy a franchise. Now comes the real choice--which one? We'll help you narrow down the menu so you can have it your way. |
Entrepreneur December 2007 Sara Wilson |
Final Answer Take the guesswork out of franchising with answers to these top 10 franchise questions - guaranteed to put you in the know. |
Entrepreneur January 2005 |
26th Annual Franchise 500 Who hit #1 in our Franchise 500 this year? And how did we select the 500? We consider numerous factors in our ranking, some of which are weighed more heavily than others. |
Entrepreneur January 2004 Andrew A. Caffey |
Hey, Get a Clue! Find out why the Uniform Franchise Offering Circular has been a franchisee's best friend for 25 years. |
Entrepreneur January 2007 Carol Tice |
Meet Your Match When searching for the perfect franchise, look past the hype. Get out, do the legwork and ask the tough questions. |
Commercial Investment Real Estate Mar/Apr 2012 Philip F. Himovitz |
Ground Control Owners and developers unearth opportunities through creative land leases. |
Entrepreneur January 2008 Jeff Elgin |
What You Must Know About Franchising Are you ready for franchise ownership? Our expert gives you an inside look. |
Commercial Investment Real Estate Mar/Apr 2013 Steven Heller |
Practice Due Decency Playing nice can have a big pay-off. The close-knit nature of real estate communities makes maintaining positive relations a requirement for healthy business. |
Entrepreneur January 2009 Jeff Elgin |
The Anatomy of an FDD We break down your most tedious -- and valuable -- franchise research tool into digestible bites. |
Entrepreneur September 2001 Todd D. Maddocks |
Buying in Bulk Whether good or bad, the surest way to quick growth -- for you and your franchisor -- is a multiunit deal... |
Entrepreneur August 2002 Devlin Smith |
So Many Choices Picking the right franchise takes a lot of legwork. Luckily, we have 18 tools and techniques to make your due diligence doable. |
Job Journal March 30, 2008 Rich Heintz |
Is There a Franchise in Your Future? Franchises take much of the risk out of starting your own enterprise. |
Entrepreneur March 2004 Mark Newton |
A New Lease on Life Real estate franchising gets a fresh twist from one seasoned veteran. |
Entrepreneur June 2002 Devlin Smith |
Uncommon Currency You really, really want a franchise. But you just don't have the money to buy one. Where can you turn? We hear franchisors have some tricks up their sleeves... |
Entrepreneur January 2004 David J. Kaufmann |
The Big Bang How franchising became an economic powerhouse the world over |
Job Journal August 10, 2008 |
Reality Check: Before You Buy a Franchise Essential questions to ask before you take the plunge into a franchise. |
Entrepreneur December 2008 Carol Tice |
Turn it Up in the Down Turn Bad economy? Forget about it. Why now is a great time to buy a franchise. |
Job Journal July 24, 2005 Rich Heintz |
Franchises Deliver Reliable Returns on Personal Commitment Looking for that "right for you" franchise? Learn which franchises best complement your unique skills and goals from this self-proclaimed franchise guru. |
AskMen.com Michael Estrin |
How To Buy Into A Franchise If you're considering buying a franchise, or if you just want to learn more about the phenomenon, here are the basics. |
Entrepreneur January 2004 Niles Howard |
Where the Money Is The path to financing a franchise may not be easy. But if you know what lenders are looking for, you'll be well on your way. |
Entrepreneur August 2010 Tracy Stapp |
Losing the Dream, But Saving the Store The recession is driving mom-and-pop businesses to transform into franchises. |
National Real Estate Investor December 1, 2004 Jim Popp |
Don't Let Assessors Box You In Stand-alone retail boxes are among the least complex types of real estate. However, these boxes are often misunderstood and, as a result, overvalued by property tax authorities. |
Entrepreneur June 2006 Sara Wilson |
Your Burning Questions When it comes to buying a franchise, we know what's on your mind. We answer your top questions here. |
Inc. June 1, 2002 Bo Burlingham |
IncQuery Renegotiating a lease that's become an obstacle to your company's survival... dealing with an unexpected cash-flow crunch brought on by the rejection of a bank-loan application... deciding how much inventory you should have when you're about to get a lot of good publicity... |
Entrepreneur January 2009 Carol Tice |
How to Research a Franchise One of the most important parts of buying a franchise is doing your homework. So get out there and grill the people who know the franchise best. |