Franchise Buying Guide
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From High Fashion to Frying Franchise
BY Jason Daley
How a former high-style hairdresser became Wingstop's No. 1 franchisee.
The Unlikeliest Franchisee
BY Jason Daley
Uniforms, trademarks, vendor training: Yup, it's all part of becoming a Naked Cowboy franchisee.
A Bright Future for an LED Franchise
BY Jason Daley
Marcel Fairbairn saw huge potential in the newest LED lights--so he quit lighting concert stages and created LED Source.
Brooklyn, Hello!
BY Jason Daley
A few words with Larry King, the newest Original Brooklyn Water Bagel franchisee
The Stripped Down Strategy Behind Naked Pizza
BY Fawn Fitter
Combining social media buzz and a healthy focus, this alternative pizza company is poised to explode with 300 franchise stores.
The Big Time
BY Jason Daley
Multiple-unit ownership has taken over the franchise world.Need Financing? 249 Franchises Ready to Help
Think about starting up one of these franchises if financing is one of your biggest obstacles.Should 'Franchisee' Be Your Next Job Title?
BY Jeff Elgin
If you're looking for work in this market, buying a franchise might be a better option.
Finance Your Franchise With Retirement Funds
BY Jeff Elgin
If you're having trouble getting franchise financing from the traditional sources, consider this alternative.The Truth About Franchise Earnings
BY Jeff Elgin
Why franchises play it so close to the vest when it comes to money--and what it means to youFranchise Ownership in the New Economy
BY Joe Lindenmayer
Before investing in a franchise, consider how the franchisor has reacted to the recession.
Franchise Your Business in 7 Steps
BY Carol Tice
A guide for becoming a successful new franchisor8 Franchise Ownership Myths
BY Terry O. Powell
Forget the hype and stake your claim to all the rewards franchising has to offer.Do Veterans Make Better Franchisees?
BY Joe Lindenmayer
They have qualities any business owner can take to heart.
How to Research a Franchise
BY Carol Tice
One of the most important parts of buying a franchise is doing your homework. So get out there and grill the people who know the franchise best.Warming up Franchisees
BY Carol Tice
How to get franchisees to tell you what you need to know.
Information Please
BY Andrew A. Caffey
Buying a franchise? The questions to ask, the people to see, the resources to useTurn it Up in the Down Turn
BY Carol Tice
Bad economy? Forget about it. Why now is a great time to buy a franchise.
Buying an Existing Franchise, Part 1
BY Jeff Elgin
What you need to know when you plan to buy a "used" franchise instead of a new one.He Said, She Said
BY Jennifer Kushell
Our experts weigh in on the ups and downs of buying a franchise fresh out of college.Super Sleuthing
BY Carol Tice
Doing your due diligence before buying a franchise involves some detective work. Here's how to uncover what you need to know.
Buying a Franchise Versus a Business Opportunity
BY Jeff Elgin
How to tell the difference between a franchise and biz opp and determine which is the better fit for you.Buying a Franchise After 55
BY Jeff Elgin
Why more people 55 and up are buying franchises. Our expert helps you decide if it's the right move for you.The 3 Secrets to Franchise Success
BY Jeff Elgin
Important steps to take before buying a franchiseTaking the Plunge into Franchising
BY Kim Orr
A former Navy diver discovered security in surveillance systems.
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