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- An Accidental Blockbuster
300 U.S. franchises generate $233 million in annual revenues for Unishippers; Steve Nelson aims for international expansion.
- Designing Success With a Chain Concept
Jim and Michele Evanger pioneer franchising in interior design.
- Franchising Your Business
Franchising can be a good way to expand your company quickly and with relatively low costs. Learn the steps for successfully converting your business to a franchise. This Quick-Read Solution is an abbreviated version of the Business Builder "How to Franchise Your Business."
- How to Franchise Your Business
Any business that operates via a proven, successful, and potentially transferable system is a good candidate for franchising. Take a look at what is involved to decide if franchising would be the best way to protect your unique concept and grow your business. This is an expanded version of the Quick-Read Solution "Franchising Your Business."
- In Need of Expansion Capital? Consider Other People's Money
The biggest barrier to expansion faced by today's small businesses is capital. Entrepreneurs using traditional forms of capital acquisition have only two options: debt or equity. However, they would be wise to consider franchising because it allows them to expand without the risk and lack of availability of debt or the cost of equity. This article from Entrepreneurial Edge magazine looks at franchising as an alternative form of capital acquisition.
- Life Values Drive Controlled Growth
Great Harvest turns down 300% growth to keep control, no debt.
- No Chicken When It Comes to Innovation
S. Truett Cathy devises plucky approach to franchise growth.
- When to Franchise: Quick vs. Slick
Mark C. Siebert, CEO of iFranchise Group, the leading consulting firm specializing in franchise development, answers questions about when to franchise.
