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Lending to Franchises Reaches the Highest Level Since the Recession
Banks are expected to make $23.9 billion available to franchise businesses this year, according to a new report by the International Franchise Association.
Catch Me a Catch: Franchise Industry, Shopping Centers Play Matchmaker
Move over, eHarmony, JDate and ChristianMingle. There's a new player in the online matchmaking space.
Back to Civilian Life, Veterans Try Franchises
Last Veteran's Day, the franchise industry announced a new program for returning soldiers. We catch up on its progress.
Small-Business Lending: Getting Better, Still Not Great
Small-business lending has been showing signs of life, albeit not the activity seen before the recession.
Should Franchisees Participate in Small Business Saturday?
A franchise advocate is lobbying American Express to allow franchisees from small outfits to take part in its holiday marketing campaign designed to promote independently-owned enterprises.