Archive for the 'Franchises' Category

My wife and I were out with her parents on Saturday night at an oriental restaurant that is usually busy, but the other night it was absolutely CRAZY! My mother-in-law noted “No recession in sight here!” And, that night, at least, there was a mass of happy diners!
But whether the economy in general is “in […]

From Travel Blackboard
After a whirlwind trip around Australia speaking the principles behind Travel Counsellors, Founder and Chairman David Speakman just wants to emphasize that the franchise is more than just a ‘home-based agency’.
Since the launch of Travel Counsellors into Australia late last year, 12 Australian members have been recruited. Looking ahead Mr Speakman is […]

Here’s a home based franchise that operates in the UK: Voucher Packs
The concept is sound, but you must do your own due diligence. This isn’t a recommendation or endorsement. This type of advertising is similar to Val Pak in the USA.
If the offer is good, usually this type of advertising brings results. If the offer […]

As usual, by mentioning a franchise or business opportunity, you are cautioned to do your own DUE DILIGENCE before purchasing or investing. OK? I saw this franchise mentioned as having 60 home based franchisees and wanted to mention it to you.
Currently Friendly Computers has 60 home based franchisees. Long term they want to be […]

This is a press release: Entrepreneur Magazine Ranks Computer Troubleshooters Top Computer Services Franchise
Please do your own due diligence. This isn’t a recommendation or endorsement (paid or otherwise). It’s simply to alert people seeking a home based franchise of a possible opportunity. You’ll have to make that decision on your own.
Entrepreneur recently released its 29th […]

Here’s Entrepreneur Magazine’s list of Top Home Based Franchises for 2008
Here’s their disclaimer:“This ranking is not intended to endorse, promote or recommend any particular franchise company. Instead, it’s meant to be a tool you can use while doing your personal franchise research, which should include interviews with existing franchisees, counsel from your attorney and accountant, […]

In the “old days” franchises were for storefronts. Today they’re increasingly home based like this one. This is for information purposes only because I saw the press release.
Entrepreneur Lists Glass Doctor® in “Franchise 500″
This year Entrepreneur magazine also ranked Glass Doctor No. 86 in its list of Top 100 Home-Based Franchises. Glass Doctor trains and […]

Franchises SHOULD make it easier to succeed. They should even allow you to run a franchise from home.
There’s just one problem, the number of franchises and “franchise concepts” is mushrooming by the day it seems. There are hundreds of potential franchises. The problem is sorting through the many options that exist. Home business service franchises […]

He was facing a layoff - called a “redundancy” in the UK - and had to figure out how to provide for himself after 22 years of being an “employee”.
Here’s what he started looking for:
1. A Franchise
2. Brand name in the market
3. Good business owner support
4. No expensive retail location
5. Maximum @$60,000 (£30,000) investment
They ended […]

Now that was a terrible pun wasn’t it?
According to Canada.com Lori Kerpan decided to start up a home based party plan selling pajamas. She calls her business Jammeez Pajama, Etc. Inc., but it’s no longer home based. She’s had to start getting retail space to sell her wares.
What’s she sell that made her business boom […]