Business Recorder (blog): According to the provisions of Sindh Sales Tax on Services Act 2011, (hereinafter referred to as the Act), franchise services are chargeable to sales tax at the rate of 10%. These services include franchise fee, royalty and technical fee. A franchise means an authority given... More

Fox Business: For those looking to escape the world of cubicles and unreasonable bosses, but not quite able to find their own great idea, franchising is one way to delve into entrepreneurship. Opening up your own store or business based on an already-successful model provides budding entrepreneurs the... More

Computers nowadays are an integral part of life. Even our home lives are being dominated by computer technology, whilst work environments are now almost impossible to navigate without basic knowledge of IT skills. Unfortunately, not everyone had access to IT classes at school, and even those who did... More

Business Line: Mohammad Sadiq is busy browsing Facebook on his personal computer, so is Mohammad Jameel. Nothing unusual for these youngsters in their mid-20s accessing the social network but their location makes you say, ‘Wow, the Internet is surely transforming lives in rural areas that still lack... More

Gaebler.com: Home-based franchises are seeing a rise in popularity as many buyers interested in entrepreneurial news are lured in by cheaper costs and greater convenience, according to The Wall Street Journal. The news source adds that while conventional franchises such as cleaning and tax-preparation... More

New Zealand Herald: A rapidly growing Australasian business consultancy franchisor, which strives to “throw a lifeline” to struggling businesses, plans to expand to every New Zealand city and major regional town Thexton Armstrong, associated with former New Zealand beverage industry leader,... More

Fast Casual: Considering the large number of burger chains, coffeehouses and donut shops, one would think the restaurant industry has reached the pinnacle of creativity. But there are still plenty of original concepts launching each year, some with startling success. While moving from ideation to franchising... More

Dunkin Donuts, Papa John’s, and Baskin Robbins are just wild about William and Kate Food and Drink Digital: The Royal Wedding is just a week away, and at this point the interest surrounding Prince William and Kate Middleton is beginning to reach a fever pitch. Franchises all over the world are getting... More

A debate is growing among American car manufacturers about the number of franchisees in the industry. After the struggles of GM and Chrysler, this debate has only expanded. See the following article from Blue Mau Mau for more on this. NuWire Investor: As the dust settled, the Obama Administration last... More

The Tennessean: As job growth continues to sputter, some frustrated or laid-off workers are taking an alternative route to finding new employment. They’re opening their own businesses, often through the world of franchising, in which they take someone else’s successful business concept and... More

insideTORONTO.com: Owning a franchise in Toronto can be a profitable business opportunity providing you do your research and choose a franchise that meets both your goals and your needs. “Franchising in Toronto has a much higher success rate than independent business owners,” said Shawn... More

Fast Casual: Following a failed bid to buy e-couponing standout Groupon last year, Internet search giant Google plans to create an e-couponing arm of its own called Google Offers. Via the combination of Google’s cash reserves, marketing muscle and deep data resources, marketing experts believe... More