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"Whether a franchise sells storm doors or hamburgers, whether it runs hair salons or hotels, the problems of operating a franchise are alike," says Baird ... Read more
"Whether a franchise sells storm doors or hamburgers, whether it runs hair salons or hotels, the problems of operating a franchise are alike," says Baird ... Read more
How Carol Brothers seduced the press, the industry, and scores of franchisees with the false promise of 'the next McDonald's' Read more
A professor of economics looks at recent research concerning franchising, and offers tips about franchising. Read more
[As the company's president under Ms. Brothers for eight months in 1984] I must compliment your magazine for an in-depth and, believe it or not, truly unb... Read more
Jeffery Adler, founder of Dlush, was running a funky chain of Southern California beverage joints when he got an interesting offer from a wealthy Kuwaiti fam... Read more
Choosing between online and offline business opportunities Read more
A new report from the U.S. Census Bureau shows one in ten businesses is a franchise. Read more
"Tom Kron has passed the most critical test in franchising," says Raymond Burch, a Wilmette, Ill., management consultant who specializes in franchising. "... Read more
Here's how to find more stats on the current state of small business. Read more
Franchising your small business may be a good way to grow fast. Figuring out whether or not franchising will work for you is a matter of knowing your busines... Read more
There are many different ways to get your products and services in front of new customers, from virtual channels like eBay and e-commerce to boots-on-the-... Read more
Why cover-up culture is toxic. Plus, a favorable franchise forecast, hilarity ensues after the iPhone announcement, and the rest of the day's news. Read more
If your franchiser declares bankruptcy, it might not be the end of the line for your business. Here are some tips to give you some ideas about what to do next. Read more
Louis Dominguez, a 53-year-old retired account executive with Verizon, was recently on a conference call with a representative from Alphagraphics, a print... Read more
Readers react to articles from recent issues of Inc magazine. Plus, an update on KaBloom, the "Starbucks of flowers." Read more
Candy Bouquet International CEO Margaret McEntire wants to help build America from within by giving her franchises away to franchisees who set up shop in inn... Read more
Consider partnering with a university. Read more
A close-up look at the vital role small business plays in America's economy that debunks many myths about this sector. Read more
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