Archive for April, 2008
Why a Return on Investment Matters to Franchisees
The main reason behind venturing into any business is the money. You cannot call the business successful until it starts paying for itself. The same is true for a franchise business and the person who is starting a franchise has high hopes for it. The brand-image and the uniqueness of a product/service will attract a prospective franchisee, but until …
RSVP Publications Franchises Reach the Most Distinguished Customers
Small businesses are on the rise as companies try to streamline their cost. But they are still faced with drawing in the right custoemers in the most cost-effective way. RSVP Publications, in business since 1985, offers an effective way to reach upscale homes. The concept has pioneered the use of glitzy postcards full of wonderful offers and sends them …
Preppy Pet Suite
Full Pet Care including Overnight Pet Boarding, Doggie Daycare, Spa and Optional Grooming Salon Services.
Background
Year Established: 2003 open concept.
Year First Franchised: 2006
Franchised Units: 16
Company Owned Units: 1
Projected New Units (12 months): 8-12
States/Countries Registered In:
Availability in Canada: Masters / Area Developer — would consider
States, Countries …
Lenny’s Sub Shop
It starts with outstanding food…
Lenny’s believes in huge portions, fresh products and premium ingredients.
We bake our bread fresh each morning and slice all meats and cheeses to order. Our portions are some of the largest in the sub sandwich segment. Our regular sub is 7.5 inches …
Start a Low-Cost Franchise the Right Way
Whenever we hear the term low-cost franchise, two voices spring up in our minds. One says that it can’t bring in enough profits, as the return from a business is proportional to the amount you invest in starting it. The other voice says that it’s a great idea, because this way you can become a franchise owner with a minimum …
Outsourcing Can be a Boon to Certain Franchise Categories
Outsourcing can be extremely beneficial for businesses. Handing off certain tasks to other companies can eliminate overhead and recurring costs. And many of those tasks are outsourced to franchises. It’s no surprise, then, that certain categories of franchises are thriving in our challening business environment. Now, let’s look into some of the franchise opportunities that are into this outsourcing business.
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Garlic Jim’s Famous Gourmet Pizza
When we created the Garlic Jim’s concept we studied the pizza market carefully. We determined that many of the “Mom & Pops” were making very high quality pizzas but it could take 45 minutes or longer to get them delivered. The big franchises were able to get …
Why You May Need Help With Development Plans
When a product/service becomes successful because it is unique or efficient, the franchisor often hears the question, “Are you offering a franchise business for sale?” Sometimes, even the franchisor himself thinks about expanding his business by starting a franchise wing. Whatever is the reason, the first thing that he will need is a proper business plan. Without an effective business …
Should You Become the First Franchisee?
Being the first franchisee is like being the eldest child. You have to teach the franchisor how to be a parent! Like the first-born, a first franchisee becomes something of a guinea pig; the franchisor may be as new in the business as the franchisee is and therefore, they are prone to make mistakes. Each step you take will be …
Why More Franchisors Are Encouraging Multi-Site Operations
The latest trend in the franchising world is to favor multi-site owners over single-site owners. But when franchising started, the franchisors usually preferred single-store owners. Then what are the reasons behind this shift? Here are some of factors to consider as you look to buy a franchise:
1. The franchisor doesn’t have to invest in expanding the market with a …
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