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Archive for June, 2006

Written at 6:13 am on June 21st, 2006

Franchising - What makes it so popular?

Tired of the rat race and want to regain work or life balance? Thousands of people are finding the solution to their career problems: franchising.

According to one study, if given the choice, 98 percent of people would make the decision to establish an international franchise system again. Franchising can make the dream of owning one’s …

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Written at 5:17 am on June 21st, 2006

Top Franchise Statistics

Franchising is growing in popularity and bringing rewards! Franchising accounts for more than 40% of the USA’s retail sales and there are an estimated 6000 franchise companies operating in the U.S.

The top five states for franchising (by total economic output) are:

California ($187.4 billion)
Texas ($121.1 billion)
Florida ($105.0 billion)
Illinois ($79.2 billion)
New York ($72.1 billion)

When observing the GDP amounts of the different states …

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Written at 4:43 am on June 21st, 2006

The Demographics of Franchising

Observing the demographics of franchises unveils many interesting facts. In the past, a woman who worked was viewed as taboo. Today, things have changed. Not only are millions of women working, but millions are managing their own franchises. Over the last decade, the number of women who have become franchisees either solely or with a business or …

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Written at 7:17 am on June 15th, 2006

Planet Beach


Planet Beach Contempo Spa is a push of a button, self serve spa which offers affordable memberships to consumers who want to look & feel good but not spend a fortune. We are the first ever automated day spa franchise featuring day spa treatments without the …

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Written at 7:11 am on June 15th, 2006

Image Sun

If you’re looking for the absolute best concept in the tanning industry, then your search is over. Image Sun has raised the bar with our cutting edge tanning center designs and breakthrough operational standards. Our stores offer the very highest quality products, unparalleled levels of service and best of all, access to state …

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Written at 7:07 am on June 15th, 2006

Executive Tans

Executive Tans’ state of the art facilities are one of the premier providers for indoor tanning in North America. With a professional staff of Smart Tan Certified tanning specialists, we strive to provide outstanding customer service and the best tanning results possible! With over 100 locations across North America and 15 years of experience …

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Written at 6:53 am on June 15th, 2006

USBL: United States Basketball League

The United States Basketball League (USBL) is the first and only sports league structured as a franchisor and the only publicly-traded sports league (OTCBB: USBL). Operating since 1985, the USBL has seen 150 of its former players “graduate” to the National Basketball Association …

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Written at 6:47 am on June 15th, 2006

i9 Sports

i9 Sports is the world’s first complete amateur sports franchise for the 100 million youth and adult athletes nationwide. i9 Sports offers franchise opportunities for people to own and operate local amateur sports leagues, tournaments, camps, clinics, special events, and corporate outings in over two dozen sports for people of all ages. The …

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Written at 6:39 am on June 15th, 2006

Signs By Tomorrow

Computer generated, one day, signs and graphics shop. Business-to-business, high growth, high gross margins, service oriented, multiples possible. The most extensive training and support system you will find. We are proud of and maintain a very high rate of franchisee success and satisfaction. No tech experience necessary.

BACKGROUND
Established: 1986
1st Franchised: 1987
Franchised Units: …

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Written at 6:31 am on June 15th, 2006

Have Signs Will Travel

Have Signs Will Travel is a self contained, state-of-the-art, full service sign store, on wheels. In today’s ever changing world, mobility and convenience play a defining role in the service industry. We pride ourselves on our ability to deliver our services to our customers in an efficient and cost- effective manner. …

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