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Recent Franchises Articles

How Ideas Rise at Franchisor Great Harvest

Nov 1, 2000

To allow people to create their own enterprises, Great Harvest faciliates both the casual and formal sharing of ideas and information.  Read more


Zen and the Art of the Self-Managing Company

By Michael S. Hopkins |  Nov 1, 2000

The owners of Great Harvest Bread Co. are building a "learning organization" -- a company that fosters innovation and almost runs itself.  Read more


In a Former Life: Anne Beiler

By Ilan Mochari |  Sep 1, 2000

Anne Beiler, founder of pretzel shops franchisor Auntie Anne's, discusses the business lessons she learned as a waitress.  Read more


Obit: Pizza Chain's Blockbuster "Deal" Ends in a Bust

By Susan Greco |  Aug 1, 2000

Thinking he had a great deal cooking, Tony Riviera prepared to take his pizza concept national in a joint venture with Blockbuster. But when the entertainmen...  Read more


My Biggest Mistake: Chris Sullivan

By Emily Barker |  Jul 1, 2000

The founder and CEO of Outback Steakhouse on how he mishandled the rollout of a new restaurant concept.  Read more


Nordahl Brue: My Biggest Mistake

By Ilan Mochari |  Mar 1, 2000

If it ain't broke, don't break it. Nordahl Brue, founder and CEO of Bruegger's Bagel Bakeries, discusses the ill effects of diverging from his game plan.  Read more


The Complete Franchise Business Plan

By Roger C. Rule |  Mar 1, 2000

A franchise business plan is similar to a traditional plan except that the former has to combine components of both the franchisee and the franchisor, or par...  Read more


10 Common Mistakes of Prospective Franchisees

By Roger C. Rule |  Jan 1, 2000

Thinking of buying a franchise? Avoid these common mistakes.  Read more


Information to Secure from a Franchisor

By Erwin J. Keup |  Oct 24, 1999

Here's a helpful checklist for investigating franchise opportunities.  Read more


Franchise Site Evaluation Form

By Erwin J. Keup |  Oct 24, 1999

When trying to evaluate suitable site locations for your potential franchise, use this form as a guideline.  Read more


Inner Beauties

By Emily Esterson |  Dec 1, 1998

Here's how Children's Orchard, a franchiser of children's discount stores, uses an intranet to alert franchisees to news about new products and unite them un...  Read more


Obits: Neglect Zaps a Laser-Tag Franchisor

By Joshua D. Macht |  Jul 1, 1998

Q-Entertainment Inc., a franchisor of laser-tag amusement centers, went under when meteoric growth caused the company to neglect the needs of its franchisees...  Read more


Extreme Managing

By Marc Ballon |  Jul 1, 1998

Jack Hartnett, head of 54 Sonic restaurants, demands that employees follow his orders unquestioningly and assumes responsibility for their personal and profe...  Read more


Franchisees Thrive with Open-Book Management

By Karen Carney |  Jan 1, 1998

Two Chick-fil-A owner-operators share tips for opening the books in a franchise.  Read more


Seeking Quality, Juicer Squeezes Out Franchisees

By Hal Plotkin |  Jul 1, 1997

Given the choice of franchising or setting up company-owned stores, here's why a fruit-juice firm opted for the stores.  Read more


The Smartest Franchisees in America

By Jay Finegan |  Nov 1, 1995

An in-depth look at a new wave of franchisees who are using their entrepreneurial smarts as true company builders.  Read more


The Collectively Bargained Franchise Agreement

By Christopher Caggiano |  Nov 1, 1995

An up-close look at a franchise agreement developed with the ambitious franchisee in mind.  Read more


Network: September 1991

By Michael P. Cronin |  Sep 1, 1991

Network resources.  Read more


Know Your Worth

By Teri Lammers |  Aug 1, 1991

A company discovers how to become more efficient and profitable by undergoing a business valuation.  Read more


The Next Big Thing

By Joshua Hyatt |  Jul 1, 1990

Profile of a start-up drive-through pizza franchise.  Read more


Head of the Class

By Steve Solomon |  Mar 1, 1990

Start-up company franchises early childhood education centers, targeting affluent parents.  Read more


News to Go

By Leslie Brokaw |  Jan 1, 1990

Press Box News operates drive-thru newsstands and plans to franchise the idea.  Read more


Sign of the Times

By Inc. staff |  Oct 1, 1989

A women's organization unveils its Brass Ovaries award for successful franchise operators.  Read more


Showing the Flag

By Leslie Brokaw |  Jul 1, 1989

Doublet, a producer of logo flags, plans to start selling flag store franchises.  Read more


In Search Of The Perfect Business

By Michael S. Hopkins |  Mar 1, 1989

Successful franchise marketing leads a deli business to explosive growth.  Read more