Franchise and Business Opportunities Articles

SUPERCOUPS AWARDS GRAND PRIZE WINNERS WITH ALL-INCLUSIVE TRIPS FOR TWO TO HARD ROCK PARK Trips to world’s first rock ‘n’ roll theme park in Myrtle Beach part of national SuperCoups promotion
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A lot of fancy words get thrown around whenever people talk about franchise businesses, and for even a seasoned businessperson, unfamiliar with exactly what every term means, things can get a little fuzzy. The term home based business could very well be one of those terms. Of course, it doesn’t take a great deal of thought to figure out what the words literally mean, but knowing exactly what the features and strengths of a home based business are is necessary to fully understanding the words, because there are many differences between a home based operation and the average franchise with a storefront and employees that a person might think of.
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SUPERCOUPS ANNOUNCES WINNER OF "LUCKY LEMON" CHARITABLE CAMPAIGN TO BENEFIT ALEX’S LEMONADE STAND FOUNDATION Richmond Resident Wins $1,000 Instantly
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SUPERCOUPS ANNOUNCES WINNER OF ONLINE "WHEN LIFE GIVES YOU LEMONS, YOU WIN" CHARITABLE CAMPAIGN TO BENEFIT ALEX’S LEMONADE STAND FOUNDATION Kittery Resident Wins $1,000 Instantly
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SUPERCOUPS ANNOUNCES WINNER OF "LUCKY LEMON" CHARITABLE CAMPAIGN TO BENEFIT ALEX’S LEMONADE STAND FOUNDATION Scarborough Resident Wins $1,000 Instantly
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SUPERCOUPS ANNOUNCES WINNER OF "LUCKY LEMON" CHARITABLE CAMPAIGN TO BENEFIT ALEX’S LEMONADE STAND FOUNDATION Rochester Resident Wins $1,000 Instantly
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Sandler TrainingSM at a Glance
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Sandler Selects New Name Change Reflects Expansion Plans, Rebranding Program
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Though you may not expect it, the personnel and staffing industry is an ever-growing market in the US economy; currently, reports claim that staffing has become an $87bil industry. There is a very real need for jobs in our country, and when there is a need for employment, there is also a need for professionals who can connect people with those jobs, and that is precisely why the staffing industry is booming. If helping skilled Americans find the right business opportunities for their training and talents sounds like a worthwhile endeavor, here are 8 great staffing franchises that can get you there.
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DATELINE: WESTBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS...
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As 1-800-DryClean continues to grow, not only is it important for us to recognize franchise owners who exhibit outstanding performance, but it’s as equally important for the system to recognize the employees of our businesses. Beginning this year, we put a call out on Team Site for nominations and are pleased to recognize Driver Bill Frothingham from Steve and Carmen Nashland’s organization in Apex, NC as our inaugural Franchise Employee of the Year Award. "It takes great, dedicated employees in order to build a successful and profitable business," said Shannon Toler, President of 1-800-DryClean. The Nashlands started their business in 2002 and currently operate a two-van business with a customer base of more than 4,000 who have used their service. "Bill is great, and I think this job works for him because of the flexibility it offers," said Nashland. "He’ll celebrate his fifth year with us this Fall, and we’re so lucky to have him." Frothingham’s customer service-oriented approach prompted Nashland to nominate him when the opportunity presented itself. "Bill is always so polite and he goes the extra mile by evening taking treats for our customers’ dogs!" said Nashland. "He’s also very picky, and takes the time to do things like check for missing buttons. I never worry about Bill because he has an owner’s mentality with everything he does." Frothingham describes himself as meticulous. "I spend quite a bit of time at the plant and have a really good rapport with the people there," he said. "Our customers spend their hard-earned money on a service so I don’t mind taking the time to make sure it’s right." Recognizing that the Nashlands put a lot of effort into their business makes Frothingham even more focused on ensuring a high quality product for their customers. He carries biscuits for the dogs on his routes to impress the customers and also as a peace offering. He’s been bitten after a biscuit only once, he said! "He’s so careful and extremely reliable that I never worry when he’s representing our 1-800-DryClean franchise," said Nashland. "The driver position is so important. Bill has the responsibility of interacting with the Nashland’s customers, the drycleaning plant and with their other employees," said Toler. "This award and Bill Frothingham exemplify the values and traits required in a customer-focused business like 1-800-DryClean." Frothingham said he was shocked when he found out he’d received this recognition. "My family and I moved to North Carolina about six years ago and I stumbled into this job," he said. "But it’s a good job and I have a lot of independence. I also get to be home with my three daughters when they get home from school, which is great." ABOUT 1-800-DryCLean:
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1-800-DryClean is proud to name Wouter Verkerk as its inaugural Employee of the Year. Shannon Toler said the contributions Wouter made during the development of Route Runner earned him this recognition.
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Goodyear, Arizona, resident Nancy Herrington recently opened a Mr. Handyman franchise serving the West Valley.
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San Antonio, Texas –Souper Salad, Inc., parent company of Souper Salad and Grandy’s restaurants, has named Tim Taft as its new Chief Executive Officer. San Antonio-based Souper Salad, Inc. is owned by an affiliate of Sun Capital Partners.
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Mr. Handyman wants to come into Rhode Island.
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Local Molly Maid Franchise and Hot Legs Running Club to Host 5K Race to Raise Awareness of Most Unreported Crime
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Local Demand for Home Cleaning Services `Drives’ Increased Presence of Signature Blue and Pink Cars to Baltimore
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LONE TREE, Colo.-Maxx Business Solutions, has completed a rebranding campaign aimed at highlighting their unique approach to the credit card processing industry. "Our clients - the merchants - are our life blood," stated Scott Burke, President of Maxx Business Solutions. "We wanted to create public marketing campaign that reflects that commitment. Maxx Merchants will be the new face of the company and our aim is clear - to become a Merchant's Best Friend."
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Boca Raton, FL –Five Star Entertainment, one of the largest production companies in the country, has selected ANDY OnCall® to be featured on the national daily morning talk show "The Balancing Act". "The Balancing Act" is an original, half-hour series for working women on LIFETIME Television.
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Former San Francisco 49er© and NFL Pro Bowler Lee Woodall To Make Presentation on Business Opportunities for Professional Athletes Assimilating to Life After Sports
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‘Everybody Wants to be a Dog’™ as the Newest Dog Daycare, Spa and Boarding Facility Opens
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Though businesses sometimes like to restrict themselves to certain geographic boundaries, the entrepreneurial spirit knows no borders. With the right kind of self-starting, hard-driven business owners living on both sides of the US/Canada border, there is no reason to neglect the franchise needs of either group. As such, here are some of the best possible business opportunities which are mostly US based, but are available to the business-savvy Canadian entrepreneur.
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Simply Retail welcomes Great Wraps - The NEW American Sandwich as their partner for the Simply Real Estate service.
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People have a tendency to draw a stark line between who they are in their personal lives and who they are in business. While many businesses operate this way to create a high level of professionalism at the work place, some businesses function better when the atmosphere is more casual and relaxed, and it can often be very lucrative to choose a job that utilizes your natural personality and passions. One great example is the party industry. The person who is instinctively able to see the big picture for an event, organize people, and throw an exceptional party is not at all restricted to only doing so for friends and family; their services are in high demand in the marketplace, and not just in the specific business of party planning. There are a few different avenues with plenty of business opportunities for someone who loves having a good time and ensuring that other people have a good time too.
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With the recent slump in the economy, many entrepreneurs are weighing their options very carefully before jumping into a new investment or business opportunity, yet the fact that many are choosing to wait to see what happens to the economy could give the prospective business owner a jump on the competition and the kick-start needed to overcome the struggling economy. One such industry with great potential is hotel and motel franchises. These high capital franchises take quite a bit more to get going than the average small business but the payoff can be exponentially higher and if you follow some of the following tips, you’ll be on your way to starting your new hotel or motel franchise in no time.
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Home Helpers Operations Team Earns Senior Care Advisor Credential
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Oakland, CA – With meticulous attention to every mirror they shine, every table they dust and every shower they scour, Molly Maid of East Bay Hills is celebrating 10 years of delivering sparkle and shine to local homes from El Cerrito to Castro Valley.
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Trips to world’s first rock ‘n’ roll theme park in Myrtle Beach part of national SuperCoups promotion
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Franchisees Embrace Education Campaign and Community Fundraising for Ms. Molly Foundation
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Franchise Owner Handles the Dirty Problem of Pet Waste Removal While Striving to be a Leading 'Green' Service Provider in Phoenix
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Full service hair salon brand continues local growth; Calls for 15-20 additional salons in the next 2-3 years
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In recent years, America has become increasingly aware of what is now one of our biggest national health risks: obesity. There are no two ways around the fact that, as a country, we’re fat. Some reports claim that as much as one-third of adults in the United States are not just plump, but obese (meaning roughly 50lbs or more overweight). Perhaps it’s a problem that has been a part of our society for some time, but the sudden awareness of it and all the health problems associated with it has brought along an interesting response: a sharp increase in diet and fitness businesses. Everywhere you look, another fitness establishment is cropping up, trying to help America slim down, but it’s more than a noble cause; the diet and fitness industry is one of the biggest in the industries in the country.
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Massage Heights Joins Growing List of Franchisors Investing in Litigation Insurance Cherry Creek Insurance Serves Rising Number of Franchisors with Unique Form of Coverage
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MonitorClosely.com July 2008 Training Class
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Celebrates 10 Years of Exclusive Pink Glove™ Treatment
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Franchisees Embrace Education Campaign and Community Fundraising for Ms. Molly Foundation
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Roosters Central Texas Regional Development Sold with Plans to Duplicate Opportunities
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San Diego, CA-- Founder and President, Harish Babla of the Grins 2 Go® photography franchise chain, was presented with the IndUS Business Journal Award of Excellence in the Franchisor category. The Award honors the individuals "that best represent the influential South Asian business community in the US," according to the IndUS Business Journal, Editor, Martin Desmarais.
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Ann Arbor, MI.,– According to a research survey conducted by The Nielsen Company during the first week of June 2008, “U.S. consumers are taking steps to compensate for rising gas prices.”
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Friends Who Grew Up Together in the Chicago Neighborhood of Bridgeport Will Open the 37th U.S. Location of Buffalo Wings & Rings
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Skin and hair aren’t the only things that take a beating from the extreme temperatures of the dog days of summer – the blistering sun and heat can also pose serious problems for homes, both inside and out.
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ANDIS SPONSORS ATTEMPT TO BREAK WORLD RECORD FOR HAIRCUTS Ivan Zoot to Clip Over 300 Haircuts in 24 Hours on August 22 to Top Record Racine, WI - Helping to set a new world record is an opportunity that doesn’t come along often. You can assist Ivan Zoot, director of education and training at Andis Company, in breaking the current Guinness World Record for the most haircuts in a 24-hour period. Zoot is staging a haircutting marathon at Roosters Men’s Grooming Center, at the Anderson Arbors Center, 13343 U.S. Highway 183 North, in Austin, TX on Friday, August 22. Beginning at 3:00 p.m., he intends to break the current record of 300 and is looking for shaggy haired volunteers who like their haircuts fast and for supporters to cheer them on while enjoying free food and live music. Sponsors include the Andis Company, Woody’s Men’s Grooming Products and Roosters Men’s Grooming Centers. Proceeds will benefit the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Texas and Children With Hairloss.
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Former Ford Motor Company Employees Realize Their Dream of Operating a Restaurant
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GRAPEVINE, Texas— Rotobrush® International LLC, the market leader in air duct cleaning, announces its new Preferred Customer Program and Preferred Mart, further enhancing the company’s focus on increasing customer success. The Preferred Customer Program offers customers different levels of benefits, such as special discounts, additional training and marketing support tools. The Preferred Mart, open to all preferred customers, is an online shopping area for customized business, marketing, apparel and promotional items.
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Darrell New, vice president of Guerrilla Marketing for 1-800-DryClean, started the concept in 1988 during his last semester of college. Today, 1-800-Dryclean franchise serves more than 30,000 customers across 25 states.
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Norwell, Mass. – Koko Fitness, Inc., the specialized fitness technology and equipment company that developed the Koko Smartrainer® computerized commercial multi-gym, has announced their entry into the health club franchise business this month with the launch of Koko FitClub, LLC. The new company will be the exclusive franchisor of The Koko Smartraining System.
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FRESH COAT ROLLS OUT NEW OFFICE & COMMERCIAL INTERIOR PAINTING SERVICE Building on Success of Residential Focus, Growing Franchise Adds New Revenue Stream
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Home Helper’s new president sees a bright future for the franchise
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The word retail can bring to mind a handful of things for the average American: Wal-Mart, Target, Macy’s, JC Penny, a favorite book shop, and maybe the handful of little mom-and-pops in the neighborhood. Entrepreneurs, however, are no ordinary Americans, and they know that there are plenty of other business opportunities available to anyone hoping to start a retail franchise. Often, there are still many business opportunities that remain overlooked, and often, these overlooked opportunities are some of the best. So take a moment to look at the retail franchises you might not have noticed before.
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Former Competitors Partner to Grow Superior Wash as Nation’s No. 1 Brand
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ULTRA FRANCHISING HOSTS FREE SEMINAR HIGHLIGHTING 3 TOP FRANCHISES - SAT. JULY 26TH & SUN. JULY 27TH FROM 10AM TO 6PM AT THE MARRIOT, 301 S. MARKET STREET, SAN JOSE, CA
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DALLAS- HomeVestors® of America, Inc., the company famous for its "We Buy Ugly Houses"® billboards and America’s #1 Home Buyer, has named the top 10 markets for real estate investing in the second quarter of 2008. They are as follows:
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International Expansion for Coffee/Smoothie Leader Accelerates; New Franchise Partner Set to Open Fixed Location and Mobile Kiosks in Major Coastal Tourism Areas
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CINCINNATI – From donuts to oil changes to video rentals, a major national franchise brand is associated with virtually every product and service out there – except interior painting.
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Ductz International awarded 33 franchise territories during the first half of 2008, surpassing new territories for all of 2007
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ANN ARBOR, MI– John Rotche, president of DUCTZ International, LLC, a Belfor company, announced a re-structuring of the company’s senior management to better serve the needs of their expanding network of indoor air professionals.
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Professional Nevada Business Brokers founded non-profit trade group with the aim to set quality standards – First Meeting of the association attracted over 100 attendees – Enforcing the significance of the business broker permit
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CINCINNATI – If The Growth Coach put a candle on its anniversary cake for every business it has helped over the past five years, the flames would create a blinding blaze. Five years and thousands of healthier businesses later, The Growth Coach celebrates its continued franchising success in more than 140 markets across North America. Built on the foundation of empowering small business owners to survive and thrive, the purely business coaching concept has grown to become the second largest business coaching franchise in the world since opening its doors in 2002.
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Some estimates claim that Americans eat a whopping 100 acres of pizza a day. To give you an idea of what that means, imagine the entire landscape of Disneyland covered in tomato sauce, cheese, and pepperoni. But it doesn’t stop at the fences, because Disneyland is only 85 acres; this pizza hangs over into the surrounding neighborhoods. That is how much pizza America eats every single day.
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-- Restaurant Chain Plans Aggressive Growth in 2008, 2009 --
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It’s `One Giant Party’ in Markets Around the Country as Two Top Players Join Forces
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U.S. Local Business Association’s Award Plaque Honors the Achievement
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Promises of a paperless society have been floating around for the past several decades, yet the advent of the home printer and the inks and toners needed by printers in homes and offices everywhere continues to keep this massive industry going with no sign of disappearing any time soon. Picture your computer printer at home. Sure you got it on sale at Costco for only $150, but after a month of use, you’re out of ink, and when you go back to get a new cartridge, it costs $60 ($25 for the black and $35 for the color). Print regularly for three months and you’ve paid the price of the printer all over again.
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There’s nothing an animal lover enjoys more than getting to spend time with their favorite furry friend and with a pet franchise you can spend plenty of time with animals while making great profits for yourself. There are quite a few new and exciting business opportunities for the animal lover these days and regardless of your business experience, if you have a love of animals and the drive and desire to own your own business, then you have what it takes to startup your own pet franchise. Here’s a quick look at seven different pet franchises that not only serve to help out pets and their owners, but have also been proven to be very successful businesses.
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Coral Springs, FL—Accessible Home Health Care today announced the opening of its third franchise location in Maryland, under the name of Accessible Home Health Care of Prince Georges County.
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Coral Springs, FL— Accessible Home Health Care today announced the opening of its fourth franchise location in Maryland, under the name of Accessible Home Health Care of Montgomery County.
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Gabriel Roqueta, Carlos Bernal and Hector Fernandez Join the Gamer Doc Team
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Franchise Experts to Help Ease Pain of the Country’s Frustrated Computer Users with Aggressive Expansion Plan for Tech Services Chain
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Extending operations internationally means careful planning, choosing the right partners and observing cultural and language traditions as well
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Full service hair salon brand continues local growth; Calls for 15-20 additional salons in the next five years
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Full service hair salon brand continues local growth; Calls for 15-20 additional salons in the next five years
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DATELINE: WESTBOROUGH, MA...Richardson Bradshaw Unz, principal and general manager of L&W Investigations Northern California office, recently announced the hiring of Jerome Wallace as director of business development.
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L&W Investigations named exclusive vendor of Cummins Diesel
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DATELINE: WESTBOROUGH, MA...The depth to which some individuals will sink in the face of a foreclosure continues to seek new levels. The latest ugly trend involves the foreclosed individual stripping their soon-to-be former homes of anything of value—countertops, chandeliers, rugs, plumbing fixtures, etc. L&W Investigations, a private investigations firm specializing in insurance claims, has become a regular authority on this ever-increasing type of crime.
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L&W Investigations, the foremost private investigations firm specializing in insurance cases and claims, enjoyed a first half quite similar to the Boston Celtics’ championship-clinching performance in Game 6. The Westborough, Massachusetts-based investigations company ended its first half with an historic June 2008, up 56 percent over June 2007, which makes it the largest month ever for the company in terms of cases invoiced.
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U.S. Local Business Association’s Award Plaque Honors the Achievement
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In today’s economy, dual income families are becoming more and common and necessary, but for many people, the answer to money woes in the slumping economy is getting a second job to make ends meet, or “moonlighting.” Now, you could go get a second job where you make next to nothing doing manual labor or retail work or you could take on a second job that’s not only exciting but could also flourish and grow to the point where you make enough money to quit your day job and focus on your second one. With a home based franchise, you’ll not only be able to set your own hours and run your business as a second job, but you’ll also be able to scale and grow your business as you go so that one day, sooner than you man think, you’ll achieve the financial freedom you’ve been dreaming about and be able to go from working two jobs to running one business that’s rewarding personally and financially. If you’re interested in taking on a new gig with the potential to free you financially, consider the Top 5 Franchise Opportunities For Moonlighters.
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Scottsdale, Ariz. – “Are we havin’ fun yet?,” asks Adam Stone, a multi-unit franchisee for The Little Gym, as he enters his bustling Glenview, IL location, one of more than 200 thriving units in 15 countries. The answer to Stone’s rhetorical question is obviously evident: In clear view are 16 bouncy toddlers leaping happily about to an original version of “The Itsy Bitsy Spider,” as their parental counterparts beam with pride. Stone’s success, and that of every The Little Gym franchise owner, is built on the same principle the company applies every day for the children entrusted to its care: Motor Skill Development made Fun builds Confidence that leads to a lifetime of Success. Ask any The Little Gym franchisee how they feel about their business and the answer is strikingly similar: Owning a The Little Gym is fun. “As you help children develop motor skills, they sparkle; and their parents see what a positive impact you and The Little Gym are making in their lives,” said Bob Bingham, president and CEO of The Little Gym, International, Inc. “Through our thorough training program, our franchisees’ confidence grows, as does the success of their gym. We have more than 175 franchise owners who are proud and happy to live their dreams, everyday. They enjoy a fun and rewarding career, while enriching the lives of children and building a sound financial future. It doesn’t get any better than that.” The Little Gym is the premier children’s motor skill development program in the world that for 28 years has provided hundreds of thousands of children worldwide with physical, intellectual, emotional and social benefits. Founder Robin Wes, a musician, former gymnast and degreed kinesiologist (the study of movement), opened the first The Little Gym in 1976, building the foundation for future success with a unique motor skill development program that focuses on fun, positive experiences in a non-competitive environment. In 1992, The Little Gym International, Inc., was incorporated in order to franchise Wes’ extraordinary concept. Two years later, Bingham, a successful broadcasting executive, joined the company as president and CEO with a fresh and unique concept on how to build a franchising company – “cloning” the system’s most competent franchisees. In-'Credible’ Support System “Rather than grow with franchising executives from other companies, I recognized the extraordinary backgrounds and experience of The Little Gym franchise owners themselves,” Bingham said. “My vision was to bring these people, bound by their common passion for The Little Gym business, together as a team and have them help guide the company's future,” said Bingham, noting that almost all of The Little Gym management team are current or previous The Little Gym franchise owners. The process expanded in 1997 as Bingham began to replace his entire franchise support staff with existing franchise owners. He asked his most competent, profitable franchisees to give 10 hours of their time each week to help and advise new owners. Once implemented, the “owner/advisor” program boosted the success rate of new franchisees astronomically. Bingham then decided to capture the expertise of the experienced owners on the management team. “The idea was for our best owners to come on board at the corporate level and create and clone themselves in our franchise system,” Bingham said. “Our new franchisees have a great deal of respect for our management team because they know they have been there as franchisees themselves. That lends tremendous credibility.” Providing Power Tools The Little Gym franchise owners come from diverse backgrounds, including former attorneys, doctors, teachers, sales and marketing executives or others in the business world who felt there was something missing in their lives. According to Bingham, people with virtually any background can be successful as The Little Gym franchise owners, as long as they are motivated, energetic and share a love for children and make use of the variety of support tools provided by The Little Gym corporate office. “Our programs are based on meticulously and professionally developed curriculum that we teach every franchise owner,” he said. “We teach them every detail of everything from the skills of how to properly work with children of all ages to recruiting and training staff,” said Bingham, adding that each franchise owner is assigned a New Business Specialist (often people who have successfully owned or managed a The Little Gym themselves). They provide consistent and ongoing support to nurture the rapid growth of our franchisees’ business.” As word spreads of the fulfilling and financially satisfying nature of owning a The Little Gym, interest in the franchise concept is at an all-time high, with an average of six new franchise territories awarded each month. The Little Gym facilities are approximately 4,000 square feet and are usually found in strip malls or business parks. While The Little Gym fields multiple inquiries from prospective franchisees daily, the company takes pride in selectiveness – awarding franchises to only the most qualified candidates who show passion for the concept, exceptional business aptitude and a true love for children. “We are finding that in recruiting franchisees, financial success is important, but it isn't everything,” Bingham said. “The opportunity to work with kids and make a difference in their lives, and to have fun while working hard is what drives our franchise owners to change their lives and be in control of their own destiny.” About The Little Gym The Little Gym was founded in 1976 by Robin Wes, an innovative educator with a genuine love for children. The Little Gym’s sequential children’s skill development program was created to help children develop physically, intellectually, emotionally and socially, giving children the confidence they need for a lifetime of success. The Little Gym environment is strictly non-competitive, focusing on creating fun, positive experiences. Classes are designed for children infancy up to 12 years and include gymnastics, parent/child classes, sports skill development and karate. Summer/holiday camps and birthday parties are available. Although hours vary throughout the nation, The Little Gym classes are typically held weekdays from morning to early evening, and on Saturday mornings. Saturday afternoons and Sundays are reserved for birthday parties. The Little Gym International, Inc., headquartered in Scottsdale, AZ, was formed in 1992 in order to franchise The Little Gym concept. Today, The Little Gym International has 200 franchises in 15 countries.
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The business world is changing right before your eyes. More and more people who were once willing to “sell their soul” to the corporate machine are fed up. Downsizing, “right sizing,” and evaporating job security have exposed the illusion of the corporate ladder. It just doesn’t exist anymore. People who burned the midnight oil, traded-off time with family, criss-crossed the country on business travel, and made other lifestyle sacrifices, are now in re-evaluation mode. The pendulum is swinging to quality time with spouses and children -- and overall personal lifestyle freedom. According to Terry Powell, founder of The Entrepreneur’s Source, it’s a trend that only recently became apparent. Powell commented, “Particularly over the last decade, corporate America has steadily beaten down the workforce. Less loyalty. Lower wages. Limited job security. Employees thought it was only temporary. An anomaly. But it’s finally dawned on them that the situation is not going to change.” Powell continued, “More and more people have read the book ‘Who Moved My Cheese?’ They realized that the cheese has been moved, and it’s time to take care of their own cheese.” Powell founded The Entrepreneur’s Source in 1984, and started franchising the business in 1997. It’s interesting to note that in the eight years his company has been franchising its own business, it has been ranked in top 500 by Entrepreneur Magazine each and every year. That recognition epitomizes the value The Entrepreneur’s Source brings to people looking to transform their career…and their lives. For years, The Entrepreneur’s Source has helped people, from of all walks of life, achieve the American Dream: owning their own business and enjoying a personally satisfying lifestyle. The secret? The Entrepreneur’s Source uses a unique “discovery process” that allows people to explore more business options -- and uncover choices that are in sync with both their personal and income goals. Just how effective is the company’s discovery approach? The following startling statistic tells the story: 95% of the people helped by The Entrepreneur’s Source become an owner of a business they would never have considered on their own – or had already discounted. It’s a powerful system that works. Another stunning fact: The less experience a business owner has in a business segment, the more likely he or she will be successful. For instance, it would seem that a baker would be the ideal person to open a donut franchise, or a mechanic the perfect owner of a transmission-repair franchise. But quite the opposite is true. The baker would likely be more successful in the auto-services segment. And the mechanic more personally and financially rewarded in the bakery business. How can this counter-intuition be possible? “People who go into businesses where they have a comfort level or inherent knowledge tend to make themselves the technicians of those businesses. They don’t spend the time they need in the critical entrepreneurial and business-development roles,” said Powell. He went on to say, “When you look at the statistics, people who launch a business in their own area of specialty have the highest failure rate.” By revealing trends and pitfalls -- and the knowledge to counteract them -- The Entrepreneur’s Source gives people real business advantages…no matter how tough the market climate. It’s part of the unique strategies offered by the company’s education and coaching system. “In all these years, we’ve never had a single person fail with our system,” said Powell, proudly, in regards to franchisees of his own company. “When we say ‘Your success is our only business’ – it’s more than our company’s motto – but something we live by, every day.”
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When it comes to business opportunities there are few as successful as franchising. Of course, there are all types of franchising opportunities available that range from restaurants to carpet cleaning and taxes to computer services. But, when a company begins franchising that means the company is successful and the market is receptive to the franchise.
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If you like the idea of being self employed yet entering the marketplace with an already established business then a franchise might be a good opportunity for you. However, there is a lot to learn about franchises before taking a leap into this entrepreneurial world. Your previous business experience, amount of investment, and personal preferences will play a huge role in whether or not you are suited for a franchise. Plus, you will need to have a franchise idea to help you get started. All franchises have the possibility of being lucrative and they all have the possibility of failing. Most of the time the making or breaking of a franchise is the franchise owner and his ability to overcome problems that present themselves not to mention staying dedicated to the franchise at all times. There are three basic types of franchises, including wholesale distribution, products, and services. The type of franchise you should pick is not the one that has the supposed possibility of making you the most money because this simply won’t work. The most lucrative franchise for anyone is the one they find enjoyable and don’t mind dedicating all their free time to making a success. Before choosing the type of franchise you want to open you will need to consider your business experience, the investment you can make, and what you would enjoy doing. Investment When it comes to franchising you will be expected to pay a one time franchise fee simply to have the rights to open that franchise. This one time non-refundable fee ranges depending on the franchise you are interested in. There are also other fees associated with franchises like startup expenses, licensing, insurance, inventory, royalties, and marketing fees. Different franchises have different fees so it is important to consider all the fees associated with each franchise you are interested in. Once you calculate the initial investment for the franchises you are interested in then you will be able to determine which one best fits your financial situation. If you don’t have the capital for opening a particular franchise then you should find one more suited to your financial situation. For example, if you want to open a Bruegger’s Bagel Bakery franchise then you need a net worth of at least $200,000 with liquidity of $100,000. The estimated cost of opening your franchise is from $230,000 - $489,000 plus the additional cost of real estate. As you can see this franchise idea requires a significant investment, which should only be made by someone who has the money and commitment to this type of franchise. A more affordable franchise is from Dollar Store Services. With only $48,900 you could have the turnkey franchise up and ready to go. Only $15,000 of liquid capital is required for this franchise and estimated capital investment is from $48,900 - $600,000. The coffee business has been booming and Starbucks is a perfect example. However, Starbucks are really expensive franchises to get into. So, if you have a coffee franchise idea in mind and don’t have much to invest consider the Folgers Coffee Heaven Franchise. The minimum investment required is $9,999, which is one of the lowest franchise fees out there. Business Experience Many individuals have a franchise idea, the necessary capital, and run with it without ever considering their business experience and whether or not they are suited to making their franchise work. If you want a lucrative franchise you need to be able to make the business work. And, experience in that particular business will work wonders. For example, if you have worked at a fast food restaurant for 15 years and know all the ins and outs of the business then opening a fast food franchise of your own makes the most sense. You have the business experience and the knowledge in that business to make it work. On the other hand, if you have been a banker for 15 years and decide to open a fast food franchise you will not have the same level of business experience to make it as successful as possible. Of course, you can go through training and the like, but if you don’t know your franchise idea’s business inside and out you won’t get off to the best start. You may have zero fast food experience, but have always dreamed of opening a McDonalds. If you choose to do so you will need to team up with a manager who is very knowledgeable and experienced in the fast food business to help you make your new franchise successful. Not all franchises help franchisees significantly once they get up and going. In fact, if you are looking for your franchise to hold your hand because you don’t know the business then you will probably fall flat on your face. The importance of having some basic business experience in the franchise you are dreaming of cannot be stressed enough. So, What Franchise Idea is Best for You? Now that you have evaluated your liquidity, total investment, and personal business experience you are that much closer to finding the right franchise idea. Remember, however, that while having the financing and experience down there is still one very important element. What’s left you might be wondering? The answer is personal interest. If you are not personally interested in selling hamburgers and making the general public want to eat more hamburgers then you are going to have a tough time making your hamburger franchise a success. So, when considering franchise ideas keep these three key points in mind, investment, experience, and personal interest, to make sure you find the best franchise for you. For more information on franchises or to search for a franchise to purchase please visit www.franchisegator.com. ###
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