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Franchising Trends

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Spotlight On… Mobile Franchises
Take your entrepreneurial aspirations on the move with one of these mobile business ideas.

Spotlight On… One-of-a-Kind Franchises
If you're looking for a unique franchise concept, take a gander at these companies.

Spotlight On… Ice Cream
Old-school ice cream is given a new twist with these intriguing franchise opportunities.

Spotlight On… Top Business-Service Franchises
Help other companies do business better with a business-service franchise.

Wine Hits the Franchise World
Entrepreneurs tap into America's taste for fine wine with new wine bar and retail store opportunities.

Fast-Food Franchises Get Fresh
Which food franchises will be flying off the shelves in the near future? Ones that offer fast, healthy and fresh options.

Spotlight On... Fresh-Food Franchises
Fast food gets fresh with healthy alternatives and new franchising opportunities.

Spotlight on ... Franchises That Cater to Kids
Think business can't be fun? We'll change your mind with these 10 kid-friendly franchises.

Spotlight On...Top Maintenance Franchises
There's a never-ending need for businesses that offer cleaning and fix-it services. Buying a maintenance franchise will help you clean up the profits.

Spotlight On... Sports Franchises
If you love sports and want to be involved 24/7, a sports franchise might just be the ticket.

Open for Business: 9 Retail Franchise Ideas
In the retail realm, there's something for everyone--you've just got to find your niche. To help you wade through the choices, we've selected 9 ideas as a sample of what retail franchises can offer.

Spreading the News: 6 Sales and Marketing Opportunities
If you're tired of selling for someone else, break out on your own with these innovative franchise concepts.

Beyond the Burger: 8 Fast-Food Concepts
If you're looking for an out-of-the-ordinary food franchise that'll grab diners' attentions, start here.

In the Know
Looking for a franchise forecast? Your search ends here, as we predict what will break on franchising's horizon in 2006.

New York Action
Creative franchise concepts are just a slice of life in the Big Apple.

Pushing Forward
Is enough being done in the franchise industry to encourage diversity? An expert has his say.

Executive Decision
Corporate execs are jumping into franchise ownership and experiencing a whole new side of business.

What's Hot: Specialty Coffee
Piping hot or ice blended, the specialty coffee market has opportunities spilling out of its golden cup.

The Future is Now
Tech franchises are hot. Whether you're teaching kids all about computers or consulting for big business, don't get left out of this great opportunity.

What's Hot: eBay Dropoff Franchises
eBay fulfillment franchises are popping up in hopes of becoming the eBay middleman of choice.

Go Forth and Multiply
Multiunit franchising is on the rise as many entrepreneurs look for more ways to grow. Could this expansion trend be in your future?

Prime Time
Aging Americans require more and more services--are you tuned in to their needs? A senior-care franchise could be your big break in this growing industry.

Building a Better Franchise
How technology has changed the way franchising is done

Women of Substance
Who says it's a man's world? These women entrepreneurs have found exactly what they want in franchising.

What's Hot: Noodles
A new generation of noodle restaurant chains is moving to the forefront of franchising.

Goodwill Hunting?
Then these franchises are worth a look if you need a helping hand--or want to lend one to others.

What's Hot: Ice Cream
The inside scoop on how ice cream franchises are going beyond the vanilla.

Franchising: The American Dream?
An author speaks out on the pros and cons of buying a franchise.

A Sweeping Change
Industry advancements are altering perceptions of what a typical maid franchise is.

Trend Watch: Child-Focused Franchises
If the increasing popularity of education services, toy stores and kids' gyms is any indication, you can be sure the children's franchise industry is growing big and strong.

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