Franchise and Business Opportunities Articles

Starting Your Own Video Franchise Did you know that you can receive the kind of support and direction provided to franchisees and still open your own video store?
read more > >

Starting a business can be an exceedingly rewarding endeavor. From its inception you have complete authority on all decisions big and small - something as imperative as planning a restaurant menu, for example, to choosing what color and style of blinds to hang in the windows, you control everything.  
read more > >

San Diego Gathering Unveils Initiatives for “Putting it All Together”
read more > >

--Specialty coffee franchise’s new process simplifies the franchising process--
read more > >

Among over 100 finalists, the innovative trash hauling company went head-up against major advertising agencies in 5 categories and came home the marketing victor.
read more > >

FranPoint’s Seasoned Franchising Team Takes on Restaurant Concepts Seeking Accelerated Growth 
read more > >

Sunnyvale Santa Clara El Pollo Loco LLC Introduces San Francisco, Marin and San Mateo Counties to Leading Mexican Fast-Casual Concept
read more > >

Now Open - Come in and Bring a Used Video Game to Enter the Tournament for Free and Everyone is Invited to Register to Win a Free Wii Console
read more > >

World’s largest ink refilling retailer appoints Bob Moglia
read more > >

Founded by a group of college kids during summer vacation, College Hunks Hauling Junk has evolved into a million- dollar, multi-truck corporation, announcing the sale of its first franchise.
read more > >

Franchise & Business Opportunities Show Play N Trade Exhibiting in Booth #409
read more > >

“Think, wink, and double-blink – close your eyes and jump!”  It doesn’t take a magical spell to find the perfect childcare solution.  With one click of the mouse or a quick phone call, parents in need of long-term or emergency childcare will be connected with the help they need.
read more > >

Pacific Business News (Honolulu) - Mountain Thunder Coffee Plantation, which sells 100 percent organic Kona coffee, has announced alliances to sell more on the Mainland.
read more > >

DALLAS, TX – A recent article by QSR Magazine reported that Dickey’s Barbecue Pit franchises are one of the fastest growing fast-casual barbecue concepts in the country.  In the past four months, Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc. has inked deals to open an additional forty-six franchises in twenty-two states, with the heaviest concentrations being in California, Florida, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, and the greater St. Louis area.
read more > >

Melbourne, FL, – Childhood obesity has become a worldwide epidemic, affecting an estimated 22 million children under age 5!  In the United States, one-third of children are either obese or at risk of becoming obese, according to a 2006 federal report, “Progress in Preventing Childhood Obesity: How Do We Measure Up?”
read more > >

Restyle Consignment Store Announces Plans for Nationwide Expansion
read more > >

Neighborhood fitness center franchise supports movement to create a new culture of physical activity
read more > >

Nashville, TN - Bar-B-Cutie® officials announced today that they have released a new franchise opportunity video. The company’s 3-4 minute information Bar-B-Cutie’s® video has been placed on their new corporate website. The video has also been uploaded to You Tube and the popular My Space.com. “Over the 57 years Bar-B-Cutie® has been in existence, marketing strategies have immensely evolved.  Since we began franchising, we have used technology marketing as one of our primary overall growth strategies,” states Brett McFarland, company COO. 
read more > >

Alameda Play N Trade is the Place Gamers Want to Be
read more > >

Get in on the Only Game in Town
read more > >

VERT™ Fitness to Franchise in Major U.S. Sports Markets with 21st Century Workout Technology
read more > >

Green Bay, WI— Jo To Go Coffee® made it official at the Multi-Unit Franchising Conference and Expo (MUDFC) in Colorado Springs, CO this April…the specialty coffee franchise now provides experienced individuals the opportunity to grow their existing business with a Jo To Go Coffee® licensing agreement.
read more > >

DATELINE: Fort Walton Beach, FL
read more > >

Rapid Growing Smoothie Concept Announces Plans for Aggressive Expansion
read more > >

Choose from Sprint Nextel®, Verizon®, Disney and Amp’d Mobile® Services, As Well As a Wide Variety of Cases, Pouches, Bluetooth Headsets, and More
read more > >

Scottsdale, AZ – The energy was high and the conversation flowing over the more than 110 franchise concepts on display at The Entrepreneur’s Sources’ (TES) Annual Conference last week.   Building relationships and sharing information with nearly 200 TES Career Coaches in attendance was the goal of the many franchisors that work with these Coaches to place aspiring business owners in business concepts that are household names as well as the many new concepts available to investors.
read more > >

BOSTON - Fantastic Sams, a full service hair salon brand with nearly 1400 salons in the US and Canada, has announced its plan to open more than 130 locations in the following major cities through franchise ownership:  New York, Philadelphia, Atlanta, Dallas and Houston. Fantastic Sams new expansion plan furthers its renewed focus on development in growing metropolitan markets nationwide.
read more > >

DirectBuild’s Dream Home Will Improve Children’s’ Reality
read more > >

Franchise Payments Network Partners with Four Home Service Franchise Systems
read more > >

Bear Creek Coffee has opened 7 new licensed business ventures during this year.  Full service walk in cafes in Wisconsin, Virginia, Tenn & ,Loveland, CO,  and  full service double drive-thru specialty coffee/espresso/smoothie shops in Michigan and Indiana
read more > >

Fantastic Sams Veteran Jennifer Metzger Takes on New Role                                                                                     
read more > >

Green Bay, WI— Jo To Go Coffee® will again recognize the tireless efforts of mothers everywhere this Mother’s Day. On Sunday, May 13, 2007, MOMS will drink free at all Jo To Go Coffee® locations.
read more > >

Mandler’s® The Original Sausage Co. to Pack Them Up!
read more > >

Athens, Ga. – Padgett Business Services has once again made the ‘Top 100’ in Accounting Today’s annual ranking of tax and accounting firms.  Padgett, ranked 53rd in the 2007 ‘Top 100’ issue, is a leading provider of financial reporting and tax consulting services to small business owners throughout North America.
read more > >

Many entrepreneurs exploring the expanding world of franchising may not have significant resources to spend on popular franchises, which can carry a price tag of several hundred thousand dollars.  But there is good news for these future franchisees!  Increasingly, low-cost franchise opportunities are becoming available, and these opportunities are making the dream of business ownership more accessible than ever before.
read more > >

When you think of the word “franchising,” real estate probably is not the first thing to come to mind.  But perhaps it should be!  Of the top 30 fastest growing franchise opportunities as ranked by Entrepreneur.com, four are real estate business franchises, and no fewer than thirty realty franchise opportunities are available for the interested entrepreneur.
read more > >

In 2004, Enrique Roselli, an executive at Pepsi co., decided that after 17 years it was time to be his own boss. The self-described corporate refugee's extensive operations background and the "incredible business opportunity in Vegas" helped build his new franchise business, AlphaGraphics, and within two years of starting he'd tripled sales. Mr. Roselli said starting his franchise – AlphaGraphics, with almost 300 shops, is the nation's largest franchise print shop – has been one of the best business decisions he's ever made. "I got a call from a [corporate] headhunter a month ago about a [job] opening in Europe. I said, 'I'm not going back, heck no, I'm having too much fun.' " Read the complete post at HispanicBusiness.com.
read more > >

Flexible hours, fantastic earning potential and lower investment costs are just a few of the reasons a home-based franchise opportunity appeals to entrepreneurs everywhere.  While some professionals prefer a structured work environment they can “leave at the office,” most others would enjoy the opportunity to be their own boss.  Very few people are opposed to making their own schedules and building a lucrative business around their lifestyles.  Of course, there are very important considerations and a great deal of research that must be taken into account before operating a home-based franchise business.
read more > >

Multi-unit and multi-concept franchising both provide opportunities for fast, efficient growth. Franchising is an obvious consideration for individuals who naturally have that entrepreneurial spirit. You might be wondering what is means to have an entrepreneurial spirit.  
read more > >

Truth be told, starting your very own sports business may not as hard as you may think. In fact, a franchise business opportunity might be just what you need to get your foot into the door of a lucrative career in the sports industry.
read more > >

Real people... real opportunities... real success.  This is what the “work from home” franchise industry offers.  And as more and more members of Corporate America search for financial opportunities outside the confines of their office cubicles, they are discovering a bright new future through these franchises.  Specifically, they are becoming successful entrepreneurs by plugging into many of the top 10 work from home franchise opportunities you are about to discover.
read more > >

The get-rich-quick fantasy is fading for the eBay drop-off store business. The recent years' explosion of grand openings by independent operators and franchisors ready to help consumers sell the stuff in their attic online appears to have slowed as experience proves how hard it can be to make a profit.
read more > >

The Wyckoff-based Blue Moon Mexican Cafe restaurant chain Wednesday announced plans to sell franchises, a move the company hopes will grow the chain to dozens of locations in the Northeast from five eateries as it addresses Americans' appetite for Mexican cuisine.
read more > >

Travel franchises give entrepreneurs the option to invest in work from home franchise opportunities that are both interesting and profitable for prospective businessmen and women, even without a college degree or related experience. 
read more > >

Have you always wanted to go into business for yourself? If so, it’s possible that you’ve considered whether buying a business franchise is the right choice for you.  Starting a business in any field is a significant life and professional decision, and, as with any major decision, it is important to weigh all of the pros and cons before taking the leap into a business franchise opportunity.
read more > >

Almost half of the nation’s business owners work from home, according to the U.S. Census Bureau in 2002.  Moreover, internet franchises offer not only the benefits of working from home, but also the opportunity to communicate with the click of a mouse.  
read more > >

Play N Trade Franchisees Experience Small Town Business Success Rivaling That of the Big City
read more > >

Nation’s Largest Health and Fitness Boxing Franchise Organization Reaches 72 Sold Units
read more > >

Fantastic Sams Teams up with Allen & Gerritsen Advertising Agency to Develop Cutting Edge Website
read more > >

Will Darrett, Fresno, CA - Will attended Fresno City College, Central Texas College, and the University of Maryland.  He served in U.S. Navy in the Engineering & Legal Departments.  He completed a tour of duty aboard the USS Independence during the Liberation of Kuwait and the Persian Gulf War.  Upon return back to his hometown of Fresno, California, Will worked with the Fresno Unified School District and for the California State University in Fresno.  Most recently, Will worked for Supportive Services, Inc. as an Executive Assistant.  Will is now looking forward to providing business owners with an affordable way to help deter crime with MonitorClosely.com’s state-of-the-art digital surveillance systems.  Will and his wife Angelita, of 18 years, and their 2 children feel blessed to call beautiful Fresno California “home”.  
read more > >

Soaring energy prices are the new reality. So are ever-rising insurance premiums. The escalating cost of ancillary services and labor in a tight labor market has been written about extensively in business journals. The Fed’s 2007 forecast warns of possible inflation pressures. And there’s always the predictable interest rate hikes.
read more > >

NiteLites National Lighting Franchise continues to grow and expand, and needs a few excellent people  to share in their growth and expansion.
read more > >

Blind Shack Franchise is happy to announce the newest members of the franchise family:
read more > >

Randy and Becky White, local owner operators of NiteLites of Sarasota recently helped sponsor the event ‘Tropical Nights’ which was held at the home of Darrel and Mary Ann Turner of Turner Tree and Landscape.  The proceeds from this event went to the area Meals On Wheels Program.
read more > >

Outdoor lighting company NiteLites of Sarasota is proud to announce that they will be a sponsor for the 17th annual Florida Winefest and Auction.  The Florida Winefest and Auction is a major fundraiser for the Caring for Children Charities.
read more > >

BOSTON – Fantastic Sams, a full service hair salon brand with nearly 1400 salons in the US and Canada, has announced its plan to open more than 130 locations in the following major cities through franchise ownership:  New York, Philadelphia, Atlanta, Dallas and Houston. Fantastic Sams new expansion plan furthers its renewed focus on development in growing metropolitan markets nationwide.
read more > >

Enthusiastic Response to Best Customer Service, Products and Prices in Town
read more > >

To Award Over $150,000 Worth In Franchise Licenses To Selected Applicants
read more > >

Former Company President and COO Takes on New Role
read more > >

NiteLites Outdoor Lighting Company of Jacksonville will be on hand to exhibit the latest products and techniques in landscape and architectural lighting at the Northeast Florida Builders Association (NEFBA) Annual Trade Expo. Each year in April, affiliate members of the Northeast Florida Builders Association bring out their best for the Annual Trade Expo. Their goal is to capture the attention of hundreds of Northeast Florida's residential and commercial builders and developers.
read more > >

DATELINE:  NASHUA, NEW HAMPSHIRE...
read more > >

With so many work at home based business franchises available today, you have to wonder how many of them are really legitimate. Some of them sound amazing and promise astounding sales and profit with little effort or upfront investment.
read more > >