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Innovation Helps Franchises Grow
Even in a sinking economy, flexibility and creativity keep high-demand franchise concepts spreading.

What's Hot: Do-It-Yourself Meal Preparation Businesses
The kitchen is where all the action's at with these deliciously simple do-it-yourself meal preparation businesses.

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

What's Hot: Children's Art Franchises
Interest from parents and prospective franchisees paints a pretty picture for children's art franchises.

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

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

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

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

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

The Future of Fast Food, Part 2
Fast-food chains are adding healthy menu items to please customers and fatten up bottom lines.

The Future of Fast Food, Part 1
It may be the end of the franchising world as we know it. What does tomorrow hold for the name players?

What the Future Holds
A franchising expert discusses what 2003 has in store for the industry.

Mid-Sized Goes Big Time
Mid-sized franchises are proving stiff competition for the larger players.

Fiscally Fit
Franchises are serving the needs of a health-conscious client base with women-only fitness centers.

No Wires Attached
Fast-food operators are feeding the worldwide wireless trend, with innovations ranging from wireless coupons and free Internet access to faster checkout and better service.

In the Fast Lane
Fast food and other franchise concepts are seeing drive-thrus in their future.

South of the Border
Fresh-Mex restaurants are taking advantage of changing tastes...and becoming the next big thing in franchising.

In Pursuit of the New Consumer
What are franchises doing to attract Web-savvy customers?

Welcome to the Home of Tomorrow
Future-thinking franchises benefit as homes become smarter.

Standing Strong
Six months since September 11, franchising is moving forward.

Just What the Doctor Ordered
Changing demographics and the economy are helping ensure a rosy prognosis for health franchises.

Nip and Tuck
To keep up with competition and changing tastes, franchises are renovating their locations and changing their menus.

Small But Mighty
Franchisors reduce store and investment size to expand their brands.

Making Lemonade
Many laid-off workers are using their severance pay to invest in a franchise.

For the Good of the Children
Economics and changing family structures make the future bright for these nurturing franchises.

Small Wonders
Due to their affordability and flexibility, kiosks are a hot option in franchising.

The State of Minority Franchise Funding
One expert talks about where it's been and where it's going.

The Doctor's Franchise Is In
Professionals are getting franchises of their own.

Franchisors Encourage Entrepreneurship
Take a look at these systems that help people reach their dream of owning a franchise.

The Future Of Dotcom Franchises
In the wake of the shakedown, how are dotcom franchises staying afloat?

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