No one said running a franchise business was easy. You are investing your time, money, and talent in a new business opportunity, and it can sometimes feel overwhelming – especially… Read more »

International Franchise Food Chains In India (From Abroad), seem to be accelerating their growth in developing markets as their own countries pose stiff competition and difficult market conditions. India has… Read more »

Networking is a great way for franchisors to grow their connections, find potential franchisees and gain more business opportunities. Yet it can also be a daunting experience, especially if you… Read more »

We all want to be successful. No one disagrees with that, I’m sure. In the business world that means reaching a core audience and serving their needs. You can start… Read more »

Happy days are here again – or so you might assume from a recent wave of optimistic reports about the economic outlook and rising consumer confidence. But while unemployment is… Read more »

In last month’s newsletter I talked about kicking off a series of roundtable discussions on the importance of local marketing in the franchise industry, and what role a distributed marketing… Read more »

Yum! Brands, Inc. (NYSE:YUM) released its results for the second quarter earlier this month and they were not overwhelming. The company witnessed a decline in revenue and also saw a… Read more »

Family hardship gave 41-year-old Shelly Sun the impetus to start a home-care franchising business. In late 2001, when her husband’s grandmother needed companionship and skilled nursing, her family struggled to… Read more »

For people who want to get into the food franchise business, and want to do so on a budget, the best choice is a deal with Papa John’s Pizza (NASDAQ:… Read more »

Business franchising is one of the safest and most risk-free ways to start up and run a successful business. However running a franchise isn’t for everyone, so take time to… Read more »