How Would You Sell Bacon and Beer Cupcakes?
Four entrepreneurs suggest marketing strategies for Butch Bakery. Read more
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A Fresh Take on a Franchise Start-up
A young entrepreneur is bringing fresh food to the massesâ€"and putting a Gen-Y spin on an old-school concept. Read more
Inc. 5000 Applicant of the Week: Sky Zone
How a father and son team built a successful nationwide franchise of trampoline-based recreation centers Read more
10 Promising Franchises for 2011
Thinking of starting a franchise? Here's a look at ten different franchises that just may become the country's next big thing. View slideshow
Building Your Dream Company From Home
Tear up that office lease. Starting a business from home isn't just about the money you save, it's about the lifestyle it creates. Read more
How to Give Your Franchise a Personal Touch
Making your franchise location stand out from the rest may be as easy as providing stellar customer service or adopting social media techniques to speak dire... Read more
How to Build Your Dream Franchise
Zane Tankel, who runs 35 Applebee's restaurants in and around New York City, shares his tips for building a successful — and unique — franchise. View slideshow
The Entrepreneur's New Clothes
Each day, Inc.'s reporters scour the Web for the most important and interesting news to entrepreneurs. Here's what we found today: ... Read more
Congrats, Graduate. Here's A Franchise.
Happy graduation! I got you a business. Hiring a kid to work in the family business after graduation is one thing. Buying them a business ... Read more
How to Determine Which Franchise Business is Best for You
With thousands of franchise opportunities, it's no easy task. Follow our guide to choosing one that will give you a greater chance of success. Read more
Zumba Turns Dancers Into Entrepreneurs
The founders of the dance fitness craze teach their trainers how to turn a passion into a thriving business. Read more
How to Choose the Right Franchise Location
Where you decide to locate your franchise may make or break your business. Read more
How to Start a Home-Based Franchise
Starting a home-based franchise may provide a low barrier for entry into entrepreneurship, but the work is no less hard. This guide will prepare you for what... Read more
Why Men Get VC Money and Women Don't
The golden rules of venture financing are changing. peHUB directed our attention to ... Read more
5 Reasons Why Five Guys Burgers is a Big Success
Sell a really good, juicy burger on a fresh bun. Make perfect French fries. Don’t cut corners. Jerry Murrell, founder of Five Guys, shares five strategies ... View slideshow
How to Evaluate a Franchise Business Plan
If you are thinking of buying into a franchise, you must review the business plan with an eye toward learning whether there will be enough revenue to reward ... Read more
Regret that Tattoo? No Problem
More entrepreneurs are making money on unwanted body art. Read more
Letting Employees Battle It Out
College Hunks Hauling Junk uses sales contests to encourage rivalries and boost employee motivation Read more
Sponsored Section: Hot New Franchise Opportunities
Franchisors and franchisees alike have found great success following their passions, their entrepreneurial spirits, and their instincts in building their b... Read more
How to Start a Franchise
According to Edible Arrangements founder Tariq Farid, it takes a great concept, insane attention to detail, and lots of handholding Read more
Five Requirements for a Successful Franchise Model
In 1993, Joanna sought a hair salon that would cater to her young children. Her fruitless search became her business opportunity, inspiring her to open the f... Read more
The Billionaire Bootstrapper
A $550 sink nearly prevented Fred DeLuca from amassing a billion-dollar fortune. Read more
Case Study: Hooked On Expansion
Marc Shuman was determined to expand fast. Then a quarter of his franchisees started to struggle. Was shutting them down the best solution? Read more
(Re)born to Be Wild
The roof leaked, the financials were sketchy, the employees were unmotivated, and the customers were disgruntled--so Mike Schwartz decided to buy the place. ... Read more
Getting Ready to Franchise
Can any business be turned into a franchise? No. Know what makes a strong franchising prospect. Read more
