Automotive Franchises
News and Articles About Automotive Franchises
Franchise Players
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How These Reluctant Franchisees Know They Made the Right Decision
Steve Allison and his business partner weren't looking to franchise, but they went for it after Jiffy Lube International made a compelling case.
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After Buying Into AAMCO, This Franchisee Couple Found That Success Drove Itself
Kim and Greg Johnson of Santa Cruz are grateful that franchisor support helped their business survive the recession, unlike area independent car shops.
America's Small Business Heroes
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Why This Couple Jumped at the Chance to Own a Franchise
Dick and Jean Neff mixed friendship and business after meeting Jim and Joanne Foster, and the results speak for themselves.
Franchises
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Be Your Own Boss: Here's a List of Almost 1,000 Franchise Opportunities
Dream of starting a franchise? Check out this list for hundreds of possibilities.
Franchise Players
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A Franchisee Who Switched From Health Care to Auto Care
Steve Peterson was drawn to Christian Brothers Automotive's own statement of care, about honesty, integrity and reliability.
Franchise Opportunities
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More Than 200 Franchise Opportunities for Less Than $50,000
Don't let cost prohibit you from owning a franchise. Check out these options.
Franchises
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These 101 Franchises Are the Best of the Best
From auto repair or sandwich making, these franchises rank at the top of their industry categories.
Tesla
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After Year-Long Ban, Tesla Is Back in New Jersey
The direct sales model triumphs in the Garden State.
Jobs
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Thanks to Auto Industry Rebound, Franchising Booms in November
After a slow October, the franchising industry added nearly 25,000 jobs last month.
Tesla
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Will Tesla Have to Franchise?
Elon Musk has hinted that Tesla may be considering a departure from the direct sales model, something industry insiders consider inevitable.
Tesla
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Georgia Dealerships Attack Tesla's Direct Sales Model
Georgia is the latest state to attack the electric car company for selling cars directly to customers instead of through auto dealerships.
Franchise 500
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The Top Franchise in Every Industry
We bring you the 97 franchises that ranked at the top of their sector in Entrepreneur's 2014 Franchise 500.
Franchise Players
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Franchise Players: How This Franchisee Runs 200 Oil Change Shops
Don Smith owns Valvoline franchises from coast to coast, with locations in 12 states with more than 1,000 employees.
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Franchise Players: There's No One Path to Becoming a Franchisee
Prior to becoming an auto care franchisee, Nick Carpinello worked as a CPA, an equity investor and a controller of a software development company. Here's what he's learned.
