Franchise and Business Opportunities Articles

Educational Service Provides Students with a Tool to Help Them Decide Which Test is Best 
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Annual List Highlights “20 Great Businesses to Start Now”
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Springfield, MO,– Auto by Rent begins advertising on FranchiseGator.com.  The Auto by Rent Franchise has been available since mid 2007 however until now has only been advertised via the Auto by Rent Franchise web site.  Auto by Rent Franchise, LLC wanted to begin slowly, meticulously working through the process of training and mentoring the first franchisees.  Auto by Rent Franchises are now being offered to potential franchisees through franchsiegator.com.
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Alabama Man Takes the Checkered Flag in the Huddle House 100K Giveaway!
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New Leader Brings Ideal Combination of Video Game Industry and Retail Expertise to the Position
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Southbury, CT - With the business consulting and coaching market expected to reach over $156 billion in 2007*, current market leader The Entrepreneur’s Source, (TES) is taking another bite out of the market share by merging with Business Partner. One Stop Marketing Services franchisor.
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Ft. Lauderdale Navis Pack & Ship has opened its second location in Florida to serve the Ft. Lauderdale-Hollywood metro area south to the Miami-Dade County line. Three other new Navis Pack & Ship units will open by the end of the year in Northern California, Southern California and Toronto, as Navis continues its aggressive drive to complete a network of 260 locations across the United States and 30 in Canada in four years. 
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Nick-N-Willy’s Pizza®, a purveyor of fresh, handmade Italian-style pizza, is pleased to announce the grand opening of its newest world famous pizza location at 1890 Bonanza Drive, Park City, Utah in the Park City Plaza.
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Around the world, business franchises are recognizing the value of Mentoring Programs. Not many organizations, however, have explored the full potential of this mechanism. WSI, the world’s leading provider of Internet solutions to small and medium sized (SME) businesses and the #1 Internet services franchise in the world, has taken Mentoring to a new level of sophistication.
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Murphy, North Carolina – The Butterfly Life franchise in Murphy, NC was recently awarded Best Gym in the city.  The poll, put on by The Cherokee Scout, allowed readers to vote for Best Gym/Fitness Trainer for the month of September.  Other competitors in this category included Curves, who came in second, the Hiwassee Valley Pool and the Wellness Center in the area.  When the results came in Butterfly Life was awarded first place for Best Gym.
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“Leftover” Calories
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Experience Omega's SUPERIOR support system! Expand your business quickly with Omega's state of the art proprietary e-business tutoring systems!

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WSI announces winners of second annual WSI Web Awards in Orlando, Florida

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Nominations to Kick-Off at Annual Excellence and Innovation (E&I) Conference

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Ranks as No. 1 Internet Services Franchise in Franchise Europe’s Top 500 

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WSI Achieves Excellence in Travel, Home Building and Healthcare Industry Verticals
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WSI announces winners of second annual WSI Web Awards in Orlando, Florida

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Many entrepreneurs are looking for businesses for sale that offer them the best of both worlds - a place to make money and vacation all year long.  This search ultimately leads them to the lodging industry.  In fact, scores of these entrepreneurs will even relocate to anther country to realize their dreams.  This may sound like you.  But, before you dream of sandy beaches (or quaint villages, whichever you prefer), take the time to conduct research.  The thought of running a hotel or bed and breakfast may seem like the perfect occupation and it may be just right for you and your family.  As wonderful as it may be, it’s easy to take the plunge without testing the waters.  After all, the idea of owning a magnificent hotel near the beach or even a quaint guesthouse in London is compelling.  However, the difference between failure and success is knowing exactly what you’re taking on when you’re buying a business in the lodging industry.
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Have you considered purchasing your own business? Perhaps you have contemplated being your own boss for some time but don’t know which business is right for you. Or maybe, you have particular interests or experience that would be very useful as an entrepreneur that would allow you to work for yourself and create a comfortable income at the same time. A franchise may be an exciting option because it can offer an already established brand name complete with support and training to get you started. Checking out popular social trends may also help make your business search easier by learning what kinds of franchise businesses are in high demand and yielding the best profit and sales.
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One of the reasons a franchise business has such a high potential for success is because of all that’s included in the initial cost.  In some cases, the start-up cost is the same (or very close) to building a business from scratch but without all the benefits such as established name recognition, target market research and existing publicity campaigns.  With so many advantages, it can be difficult to understand why entrepreneurs choose to launch a business alone.  Nevertheless, some of the high costs associated with franchises can become a deterrent for prospective buyers.  What many of them don’t realize is that there are several options that help cut the cost.
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As with any business venture, you can not always rely on information passed casually between holes at the golf course.  While 95 percent of all franchises are successful, there are several common myths that may set some franchisees up for failure.  This happens when an entrepreneur enters the franchise model with high expectations only to be let down by the realities that come with any business.  It’s important to be realistic and deliberate in your approach to launching any new company, whether it’s an established brand or built from the ground up.  As you weigh the pros and cons of operating a business franchise, do preliminary research and don’t accept what “everyone else” seems to tell you, even some of the franchisors.
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Special Discounts and Service for Local University and Business Customers
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Deal fuels chain’s new market expansion plans for the West
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Powerhouse of The Entrepreneur’s Source®
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2007 Marks HomeVestors’ Sixth Consecutive Appearance in the Prestigious Ranking
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There are a number of questions an entrepreneur should ask himself before buying a franchise. As with any new business venture, you should carefully weigh all your options before starting a franchise. This article will cover some of the many issues that should concern a potential franchisee.
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Houston, Texas – Famed franchise visionary Gary Findley, the former president of Curves International who grew the chain from 3 to 8,000 locations during his tenure, has set his sights on Houston to recreate similar aggressive growth in the market for three emerging, innovative food franchise concepts – Rising Roll Gourmet, Justix and Bahama Buck’s.
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Castle Rock, CO – The children’s entertainment and recreation industry is on the rise, and businesses that meet the growing demand for kids’ physical and creative interests are in need. Sir Bouncealots is a cutting-edge business concept – a Kids’ Kingdom where children can bounce, ride, and slide on giant inflatable rides, plus let their imaginations go in the Craft Room of wood toys, treasures, and stuffed animals.
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GILL Media a successful North American Internet Solutions Firm has launched their much anticipated Partner Program. 
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Neighborhood fitness center and The Salvation Army team up to provide gifts for needy families during the holidays.
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Cincinnati, OH- - MonitorClosely.com the Nation’s leading franchise provider of digital surveillance systems has reached a significant milestone with the opening of its’ 75th franchise location.  MonitorClosely.com began selling franchisees in May 2006 and has grown rapidly throughout the U.S. and Canada. Denise Donahue, Senior Vice President of Marketing, said the company is receiving over 150 inquires a week from individuals interested in acquiring a franchise.
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Cincinnati, Ohio– MonitorClosely.com, the Nation’s leading digital surveillance systems franchise, today announced that national trade publication Franchise Market Magazine has ranked the company thirtieth on its annual list of "Top 100 New Franchises" in its fall 2007 issue.  The ranking is based on number of franchise units and growth rate.
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Company Honored on Top 100 List for Second Consecutive Year
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Taylors, South Carolina - On Saturday December 1, the Taylors’ Butterfly Life, a unique revolutionary new 30-minute fitness franchise designed specifically for women to achieve a healthier overall body and mind, will host a Holiday Open House with food, prizes and shopping.  The event will take place from 10AM to 2PM at 4800 Wade Hampton Blvd., Suite G and H. 
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Houston Play N Trade Hosts National Halo 3 Tournament Champion
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Around the world, business franchises are recognizing the value of Mentoring Programs. Not many organizations, however, have explored the full potential of this mechanism. WSI, the world’s leading provider of Internet solutions to small and medium sized (SME) businesses and the #1 Internet services franchise in the world, has taken Mentoring to a new level of sophistication.
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AIS Walks Away With 1 Gold and 4 Silver Awards

AIS Selected For Embracing and Advancing Interactive Media
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Houston’s KNTH News Talk Radio selected Bark Busters to host its weekly dog show, Dog Talk. “It’s an honor for Bark Busters to have the opportunity to interact with Houston listeners and share our expertise every week on Dog Talk.
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TAMPA, Fla.--In mid-October, Doug and Vicki Dunbar opened the first EYESthere franchise here, taking the Dallas-based company's turn-key, customized digital security solutions to the Sunshine state. EYESthere, which also has a corporately owned Portland, Ore., office, has an ambitious goal of opening 210 franchises by 2010, said chief executive officer Rick Rene.
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Once you’ve done your research and decided that buying a franchise is the business opportunity for you, you will, of course, have to select the franchise in which you want to invest. Your choice will undoubtedly be based on many criteria, not the least of which is potential for profitability.
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Once you’ve done the research and decided that buying a franchise is the right business opportunity for you, the next step is choosing a franchise. But with so many franchises available in so many different industries, how do you narrow down the selection? First, think about your personal interests. No one wants to run a business he finds uninteresting. For example, if you hate math and crunching numbers, an accounting franchise probably isn’t your best bet. Instead search for businesses that you think would be fun to manage.
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Petal residents welcome Cuppy’s Coffee & More
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Miami, FL -- Cuppy’s Coffee, Smoothies & More has made its way to Miami doing something its customers did not expect—hand-pulling fresh espresso shots and blending 100% real fruit smoothies from a 10X7 mobile unit with big plans for expansion in the area.
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Coral Springs, FL —       Accessible Home Health Care today announced the opening of its newest franchise location in Akron, under the name of Accessible Home Health Care of Akron. 
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Roni Deutch Tax Centers Offers Financial Incentives to Help Military Veterans Enter Franchising
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Salt Lake City – Unishippers Global Logistics, in partnership with BB&T Capital Partners, has announced the recapitalization of Unishippers in order to provide liquidity to shareholders. Headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah, Unishippers is the nation’s largest reseller of complete shipping services, including domestic express, ground, international express and freight.
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NORTH CAROLINA -Butterfly Life club owners in North Carolina have joined forces with Toys for Tots to help collect toys for children all over North Carolina. Club owners, Tammy and Michael Keadle, Terry Cichocki, Diana Freeman and Erica Dixon , Sunita and Joseph Shouse, Jennifer Willet and Cheryl Carbo are dedicated to helping women live a healthier lifestyle by operating Butterfly Life, a first-of-its-kind revolutionary new 30-minute fitness franchise designed specifically for women to achieve a healthier overall body and mind.  In addition, these North Carolina club owners are using their clubs throughout the holiday season to give back to the community.
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Maid to Perfection is a very unique National Maid Franchise Company that focuses on providing both residential and commercial cleaning. This cross-market concept permits Franchisees to offer a wide menu of cleaning choices that yield higher profits.
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ROME, Georgia–Butterfly Life Club owners Michael and Betty Motes, are dedicated to helping women live a healthier lifestyle by operating Butterfly Life, a first-of-its-kind revolutionary new 30-minute fitness franchise designed specifically for women to achieve a healthier overall body and mind.  In addition, the couple is using their club throughout the holiday season to give back to the community.
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New Store Gives Locals First-Ever Chance to Experience Coffees, Fruit Smoothies and Genuine Products of the ‘Land of the Aloha Spirit’
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New Store Gives Locals First-Ever Chance to Experience Coffees, Fruit Smoothies and Genuine Products of the ‘Land of the Aloha Spirit’
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New Store Gives Locals First-Ever Chance to Experience Coffees, Fruit Smoothies and Genuine Products of the ‘Land of the Aloha Spirit’
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New Store Gives Locals First-Ever Chance to Experience Coffees, Fruit Smoothies and Genuine Products of the ‘Land of the Aloha Spirit’
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New Store Gives Locals First-Ever Chance to Experience Coffees, Fruit Smoothies and Genuine Products of the ‘Land of the Aloha Spirit’
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New Store Gives Locals First-Ever Chance to Experience Coffees, Fruit Smoothies and Genuine Products of the ‘Land of the Aloha Spirit’
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ROME, Georgia, –Butterfly Life Club owners Michael and Betty Motes, are dedicated to helping women live a healthier lifestyle by operating Butterfly Life, a first-of-its-kind revolutionary new 30-minute fitness franchise designed specifically for women to achieve a healthier overall body and mind.  In addition, the couple is using their club throughout the holiday season to give back to the community.
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Toronto —A Toronto franchise location of Navis Pack & Ship was selected to provide fine art packaging and delivery services for the 14th Annual Art With Heart, one of Canada’s highest grossing charity art auctions. The Oct. 16th event raised a record $406,250 for Casey House, a supportive care organization for people suffering from AIDS and HIV.
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Franchise Executive to Spearhead New Dog Waste Franchise Concept
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Doo Care Announces National Expansion through Franchising
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House Call Home Inspection, the largest home inspection company in the state of Louisiana is pleased to announce that House Call Home Inspection is now being offered nation wide.  House Call's industry leading marketing and reporting system has been responsible for House Call achieving over a 20% market share once introduced into a community.
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(Seattle, WA) – WIN Home Inspection, a nationally recognized leader in home inspection services, is proud to announce that its network of home inspection professionals has grown to 220 and offers home inspection services in 33 states across the United States.
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OMAHA, NE – Right at Home, an in-home supportive care service for seniors and disabled adults just wrapped-up its Fifth Annual ”Home Improvement” Conference for its franchise system in Omaha, NE.  With more than 70 franchise offices represented, the weekend was filled with jam-packed educational sessions and round tables.
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Coral Springs, FL  — Accessible Home Health Care today announced the opening of its newest franchise location in Fairfax, under the name of Accessible Home Health Care of Northern Virginia. 

Mirella Salem, President of Accessible, said, “We are very pleased our newest location is opening on November 1 to service the Fairfax county area.  This is a great market and our franchisees are well prepared to provide high quality service.  We wish them a great deal of success.”

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