Franchise and Business Opportunities Articles

You have found the best franchise for you and are really excited about its future and your new business. However, how are you going to pay for it? Many franchises require a significant investment and a large amount of liquid money that many individuals don’t have. Fortunately, there are a lot of financing options available to help you finance your franchise business opportunity.
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NASHVILLE, TN. - Bar-B-Cutie® celebrates 5 years of promoting Smoke-Free Restaurants which has contributed to healthy growth for Bar-BCutie® and its restaurant goers.
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Melt Gelato and Crepe Café announces over a million customers served
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MEXICO CITY, - (AP) A group of businessmen in the northern Mexican City of Chihuahua broke a tasty record Friday, making a hunk of meat on a skewer big enough to serve 24,000 tacos.
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Austin is saying aloha to a Hawaiian retail store.
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Local Owners Deliver ‘Aloha Spirit’ to Customers at the Edge
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By Michele Chandler - Mercury News
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Farmingdale, NY - Long Island based Minuteman Press International, Inc., franchisor of 950+ International Minute Press and Minuteman Press Centers, through its franchising division, Ultra Franchising, Inc., has partnered with Chyten Educational Services, combining Chyten’s educational expertise with Minuteman’s franchising expertise to grow Chyten in North American markets.
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National Outdoor Lighting Franchise NiteLites recently demonstrated their high quality architectural and landscape lighting products at the International Builders’ Show (IBS).  The show was the most successful and well-attended annual convention of the National Association of Home Builders.  A complete list of exhibitors is available online at http://www.buildersshow.com/Exhibitors/CurrentExhibitors.aspx.
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Fort Walton Beach, FL, Cuppy’s Coffee & More announced today the release of a series of video skits that will be placed on YouTube.
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OMAHA, Neb. – Twenty years ago, President and Founder of National Property Inspections, Roland Bates, interviewed his first three franchisees. At the time, he was the owner, operator, educational staff and sales department for the fledgling company, it’s only employee.
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Winners from Each Store Will Compete for National Title and Grand Prizes
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Dynamic Smoothie Franchise Targets Las Vegas for Expansion, Helps Consumers Lead Healthy Lifestyles
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Nothing Fishy About Adding Flavor, Lean Protein and Omega-3 to Your Burritos, Tacos, Nachos, Quesadillas and Salads
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Southbury, CT – The Entrepreneur’s Source (TES) continues to be the standards-setter for career coaching as it’s once again honored by Entrepreneur Magazine ranking it in the Franchise 500 for 2007.  This distinction started seven years ago when Entrepreneur Magazine ranked TES in the top 500 and has again every year since.
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The following franchises are some of the industry’s best franchises for car enthusiasts. They are not ranked in any particular order and all serve different aspects of the automotive market. If you are interested in a franchise that deals with cars or the automotive industry then read the following list and you will be well on your way to finding the best franchise for you.
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Entrepreneurs generally do not like holding down a nine to five job working for someone else. In fact, this goes against their very nature. Entrepreneurs in general are motivated to create a business on their own through hard work, dedication, and creativity. Many entrepreneurs have created businesses, built them, and then franchised them to other entrepreneurs. This might seem to go against the entrepreneurial spirit, but it really complements it. 
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The Outdoor Lighting Professionals of NiteLites of Columbus, will be on hand to demonstrate the latest products and techniques in architectural and landscape lighting at the Central Ohio Home and Garden Show.  All of their lighting systems are energy efficient and use only safe low voltage.  The show will be held February 24- March 4, 2007, at the Ohio Expo Center.
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NYTimes.com Offering Provides Agents Increased Exposure for Luxury Listings
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MISSION VIEJO, Calif., —WooJin Kim, Executive Vice President of inkTone, Inc., a new franchise company created to meet the growing demand for aftermarket print imaging supplies, joins a group of top industry presenters at ReView 2007, the technology and business summit for the document printing industry aftermarket.
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MISSION VIEJO, Calif., - Chuck Lennon, president of TeamLogic IT—a nationwide network of IT maintenance and repair companies—is pleased to announce the appointment of Richard Hall as Director of Operations. Before joining TeamLogic IT, Hall held several high-level sales and marketing positions with technology-related companies and most recently was Director of Marketing for a software development company in Irvine, CA.                       
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Professional Franchise Organization Built for Franchisors, Franchisees and Suppliers
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(ORADELL, NJ) Following a year of unprecedented growth, Huntington Learning Center has welcomed two new professionals to its franchise development staff. Mark W. Mele, who has more than 21 years of experience in building and guiding top franchise brands, will serve as Vice President, Franchise Development. Jeffrey L. Bura, with nine years of experience in both sales and franchise management, will serve as Director of Development.
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Green Bay, WI—JO TO GO Coffee® Mug Club guru Matt Bogenschutz said that the coffee drive-thru is kicking off a program that’ll warm the heart and the belly of that special someone this Valentine’s Day.
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January 2007 Training Class Spanning 9 Territories
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Genuine Hawaiian Coffee Beans, Snacks and Other Gourmet Items, Previously Accessible Only Online or on the Islands, Now Available Exclusively at Maui Wowi Hawaiian Stores
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Relationship Continues Maui Wowi’s Growth Strategy, Allowing Company’s Authentic Hawaiian Products to Be More Accessible to More Customers
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SARASOTA, Fla. — In the wake of a record-breaking year in sales and franchise growth, Signs Now, A Division of Allegra Network, LLC has appointed several key team members to assist in the continued growth and development of the company nationwide and throughout Canada.
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Gourmet Pizza Chain to Open 19 Restaurants, Three in 2007
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“Super Bowl advertisers need a new game plan if they are going to score bigger profits,” Harpointner stated.
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WEST PALM BEACH,FL – Three United Franchise Group companies have ranked in Entrepreneur Magazine’s 28th Annual Franchise 500R list. SIGN*A*RAMA, the world’s largest retail sign franchise, has been named the #1 franchise in the signage industry for the eighth consecutive year. Sister franchise, EmbroidMe, the world’s largest retail embroidery franchise, has been named the #1 franchise in the embroidery industry for the sixth consecutive year. Both have been ranked in the top 25 percent of the publication’s Top 500 Franchises category, an award for which both retail giants are annually recognized.
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Leading publication for African-American entrepreneurs recognizes Fantastic Sams as one of top franchises of 2006
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February Featured Drink: The French Kiss
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Being a global leader and the #1 Rated Computer Technology and Internet - Based Franchise is definitely a major achievement in a mass of other technology - based franchises. But when Entrepreneur Magazine hands out the distinction of #1 Franchise in Canada—people really take notice.
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Medina  Management Strategies Appoints New Real Estate Director
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Seasoned Professional Brings Ideal Combination of Retail and Wireless Industry Experience to Position
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MaggieMoo’s kicks off “So Many KissesTM…So Little Time”
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ATLANTA, – Educational services provider C2 Education has been named among the group of finalists for the Verizon Forbes Enterprise Awards. The Forbes honor is presented annually in recognition of outstanding professional achievement in customer service, employee relations, marketing, community service, and new product offerings.
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(Fort Walton Beach, Fla.)--- When Cuppy’s Coffee & More, Inc., was formed in 2006, it hoped to capitalize on Americans’ never-ending thirst for specialty coffee. Cuppy’s Coffee & More and its new associates, however, never expected to dodge obstacles intended for another company. Cuppy’s Coffee & More awards franchises to its franchisees who purchase either a double drive-up building, an in-line coffee café or a “tow-behind your automobile” mobile unit from Cuppy’s approved vendor, Elite Manufacturing, LLC. Elite Manufacturing is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Medina Enterprises Inc.  
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Firefighter-themed Sub Chain Plans to Open Nearly 40 Locations in D.C., Northern Virgina and Southern Maryland Areas
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Industry Veteran To Lead Market Expansion
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Los Angeles – While tripling revenues over five years without increasing the number of franchises, focusing instead on infrastructure and best practices, Closets by Design is officially re-launching its franchise opportunity.
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Full-Service Dog Day Care Concept Dubbed the 'Next Big Thing' in $38 Billion Pet Care Industry
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Dynamic Smoothie Franchise Targets Oregon for Expansion, Helps Consumers Lead Healthy Lifestyles
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Green Bay, WI—Richard DuBois, founder and CEO of  JO TO GO America, INC., will be a featured speaker at the Entrepreneur’s Connection Conference in Green Bay, Wisconsin on February 15, 2007.
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Fort Walton Beach, Florida - Cuppy’s Coffee, Smoothies & More is pleased to announce 10 new lease signings in the month of January. 
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There are so many home based business ideas that can make you a living that it is impossible to discuss them all. However, some of the most popular home based business ideas will be discussed. Maybe one of them will fit you or else will inspire you to create a home based business of your own based on your personal skills and experience.
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