| Similar Articles |
|---|
 |
Entrepreneur
January 2009
Carol Tice |
How to Research a Franchise 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.   |
Entrepreneur
January 2008
Kushell & Elgin |
He Said, She Said Our experts weigh in on the ups and downs of buying a franchise fresh out of college. |
Entrepreneur
January 2007
Andrew A. Caffey |
Are You Franchisee Material? We asked franchisors what they want in franchisees, and 4 qualities rose to the top. Find out if they're looking for you. |
Entrepreneur
January 2010
Carol Tice |
Next Big Thing or Next Big Flop? New franchisors are risky propositions, and there are more of them than ever. Here's how to put them to the test. |
Entrepreneur
January 2006
Andrew A. Caffey |
Ask the Insiders What franchisors want, common mistakes and the skinny on multiunit options: Our panel of experts tells all. |
Entrepreneur
December 2007
Sara Wilson |
Final Answer Take the guesswork out of franchising with answers to these top 10 franchise questions - guaranteed to put you in the know. |
Entrepreneur
January 2005 |
26th Annual Franchise 500 Who hit #1 in our Franchise 500 this year? And how did we select the 500? We consider numerous factors in our ranking, some of which are weighed more heavily than others. |
Entrepreneur
August 2002
Devlin Smith |
So Many Choices Picking the right franchise takes a lot of legwork. Luckily, we have 18 tools and techniques to make your due diligence doable. |
Entrepreneur
June 2006
Sara Wilson |
Your Burning Questions When it comes to buying a franchise, we know what's on your mind. We answer your top questions here. |
Job Journal
December 6, 2009 |
Key Questions Before You Dial into a Franchise Questions you should be asking yourself and your prospective business partners, and a Fact & Fiction sidebar about franchises. |
Entrepreneur
January 2004
Nichole L. Torres |
From Zero to Hero Even the best franchisor has to start somewhere. Subway king Fred DeLuca reflects on 25 years of franchise success. |
Entrepreneur
January 2008
Jeff Elgin |
What You Must Know About Franchising Are you ready for franchise ownership? Our expert gives you an inside look. |
Entrepreneur
December 2008
Carol Tice |
Turn it Up in the Down Turn Bad economy? Forget about it. Why now is a great time to buy a franchise. |
Entrepreneur
June 2005
April Y. Pennington |
True Confessions Wondering what it's really like to buy a franchise? Seven entrepreneurs tell all about their experiences as franchisees. |
Entrepreneur
January 2005
Andrew A. Caffey |
Get in the Game Think owning and operating is the only way to get involved in a franchise? Well, we can think of 5 strategies you can use to play the franchising game. |
Entrepreneur
January 2010
Jason Daley |
Out of the Bunker for 2010 The worst is over, analysts say. But the best companies emerged very different from what they were before. |
Entrepreneur
January 2003
Andrew A. Caffey |
Stick to the Path Get your trip down franchise-buying lane off on the right foot with a little how-to help. |
Entrepreneur
May 2002
Devlin Smith |
Want Franchise With That? No discourse on entrepreneurship past, present or future is complete without mentioning one of the most successful growth strategies going... |
Entrepreneur
January 2002
Todd D. Maddocks |
McYou How does the thought of turning your businesss into a franchise empire sound? |
Job Journal
July 24, 2005
Rich Heintz |
Franchises Deliver Reliable Returns on Personal Commitment Looking for that "right for you" franchise? Learn which franchises best complement your unique skills and goals from this self-proclaimed franchise guru. |
Entrepreneur
January 2008
Carol Tice |
Super Sleuthing Doing your due diligence before buying a franchise involves some detective work. Here's how to uncover what you need to know. |
Entrepreneur
January 2003 |
Entrepreneur's 24th Annual Franchise 500 A closer look at this year's ranking of the top 500 franchises |
Entrepreneur
January 2004
Andrew A. Caffey |
Cloning Around How to franchise your business |
Entrepreneur
January 2004
David J. Kaufmann |
The Big Bang How franchising became an economic powerhouse the world over |
Job Journal
August 10, 2008 |
Reality Check: Before You Buy a Franchise Essential questions to ask before you take the plunge into a franchise. |
Entrepreneur
January 2004
Niles Howard |
Where the Money Is The path to financing a franchise may not be easy. But if you know what lenders are looking for, you'll be well on your way. |
Entrepreneur
January 2005
April Y. Pennington |
Would You Like a Franchise With That? You've decided to buy a franchise. Now comes the real choice--which one? We'll help you narrow down the menu so you can have it your way. |
Entrepreneur
January 2007
Carol Tice |
Meet Your Match When searching for the perfect franchise, look past the hype. Get out, do the legwork and ask the tough questions. |
Job Journal
July 30, 2006 |
Is Franchising for You? Are you cut out to take the reins of a franchise operation? |
Entrepreneur
January 2007
Anton & Chun |
Best of the Best We've compiled the world's biggest and best franchise listing - now it's up to you to get started. |
Entrepreneur
November 2002
Cynthia E. Griffin |
Ladies in Waiting Will franchising ever be a woman's world? |
Entrepreneur
January 2007
Mark C. Siebert |
Next Big Thing? Franchising can take your business far and wide. |
Entrepreneur
June 2002
Devlin Smith |
Uncommon Currency You really, really want a franchise. But you just don't have the money to buy one. Where can you turn? We hear franchisors have some tricks up their sleeves... |
Entrepreneur
January 2010 |
Understanding the Franchise 500(R) Ranking An annual ranking of franchises and the essential data behind them. |
Entrepreneur
May 2007
David J. Kaufmann |
What a Ride! Take a look at how franchising has evolved over the past 30 years. |
U.S. Banker
January 2008
Lee Conrad |
In Pursuit of the Next Whopper: Rising Franchisee Class The number of franchises in the U.S. has risen by about 65 percent in just the past five years, and this segment of the small-business landscape represents a fertile area for loan growth that largely has gone untapped. |
Entrepreneur
March 2008 |
New Wave The top new franchises for 2008 are making a splash. |
Entrepreneur
July 2003
Devlin Smith |
Secrets to Success Yes, you can be a successful franchisee -- our insiders and experts tell you how. |
Job Journal
March 30, 2008
Rich Heintz |
Is There a Franchise in Your Future? Franchises take much of the risk out of starting your own enterprise. |
Entrepreneur
April 2007 |
Rising Stars Introducing the top 50 new franchises of 2007. Wine Styles Inc... United Shipping Solutions... Massage Envy... etc. |
Entrepreneur
October 2001 |
How Low Can They Go? 91 opportunities for entrepreneurs who want to buy a franchise without coughing up franchise-type dollars... |
Entrepreneur
January 2008 |
Understanding the Rankings A look inside on how the Franchise 500(R) list was compiled. |
Entrepreneur
February 2009
Emily Weisburg |
105 Fastest-Growing Franchises Not all of the names may be familiar, but these franchise systems are growing and looking for franchisees. |
Entrepreneur
September 2001
Todd D. Maddocks |
Buying in Bulk Whether good or bad, the surest way to quick growth -- for you and your franchisor -- is a multiunit deal... |
Entrepreneur
January 2007
C.J. Prince |
Show Me the Money You can fund your new franchise in traditional ways - or you can get a little creative. |
Entrepreneur
January 2002
Devlin Smith |
Burning Questions We asked everything you'd ever want to ask, and these franchisees had the answers. |
Entrepreneur
December 2002 |
All New Be the first on the block with one of these 66 fresh franchise opportunities. |
Entrepreneur
January 2006 |
27th Annual Franchise 500 Franchising, by all accounts, is booming. Which franchiser hit #1 this year? |
AskMen.com
Michael Estrin |
How To Buy Into A Franchise If you're considering buying a franchise, or if you just want to learn more about the phenomenon, here are the basics. |
Entrepreneur
April 2007
Robert Kiyosaki |
Army of One Extra hires won't help you grow, but franchising can be a cost-effective way to expand a business -- using other people's money |
