Archive for November, 2008
More Franchisees Getting Loans From Franchiser
franchise-net.com: More franchisers help franchisees ride out credit crunch with financing, waivers or assistance getting outside loans. Most franchisers don’t help franchisees out with financing, but more exceptions are emerging in today’s tight credit market. Great Clips Inc., a Minneapolis-based... More
Sources Of Franchise Financing
Entrepreneur.com: Everyone knows the current lending environment is a challenge–especially if you’re trying to finance a startup. Yes, there’s still financing available for qualified people, but selecting the right funding strategy is more important than ever. It’s time to get... More
Pingu’s English Sells Its First Master Franchise
Franchise International: Pingu’s English, an English course for children aged between three and seven, has sold its first Master Franchise. Part of the UK based Linguaphone Group, Pingu’s English uses the popular television character Pingu to teach children English. The company has sold... More
Joining The Fanchising Chain Gang
The Australian: With the Australian economy heading for an economic slowdown at best and a recession at worst, two things are for certain. Some businesses will experience tough times, and hundreds of thousands of workers will lose their jobs. History shows that when some employees lose their jobs and... More
Christmas Is Ideal For Making Your Franchise Investment Decision
The Franchise Magazine: Franchising is often said to be quiet over the Christmas period, at least in terms of recruiting new franchisees. But is that really the case? Many franchisors report that over the Festive Season enquiries from potential franchisees reduce, with their thoughts turning to matters... More
Image Sun Tanning Centers Bring A Glow To Your Skin And Your Bank Account
Over the last decade the tanning salon business has risen in both locations and revenues. The industry has jumped to over $7 billion dollars and is one of the biggest growth industries in the United States. PRLog.Org: Looking our best is more than a trend as more and more people have taken a greater... More
French Style Beauty Salon Launches Franchise
The Franchise Magazine: Beauty salon franchise Cannelle is looking to recruit franchisees to bring the quality, style and individuality of French beauty therapy to customers throughout the UK. Cannelle has seen business thrive as more and more women – and increasingly men – appreciate the... More
Sandella’s Flatbread Café To Take Flight In Newark Airport
Franchise Wire: Abe Dortheimer and his company, Silver Lining, have franchised with Sandella’s Flatbread Café to bring a new unit in Terminal B1 of Newark Liberty International Airport in New Jersey. Dortheimer plans to open his Sandella’s location by the summer of 2009 and has operated several... More
HotBox Pizza Planned For Carmel
Indianapolis Star: HotBox Pizza, an Indianapolis-based pizzeria known for being “Hot, but not Skanky,” announced that it has sold its first franchise. HotBox began an aggressive franchising campaign in October of this year to expand the popular brand. “We are proud to announce the... More
Understand The Many Facets Of Franchising
Outer Banks Sentinel: Franchising is a popular way for entrepreneurs to fast-forward their small business ownership ambitions. Franchisors provide a tested and proven base structure of the business, freeing their franchisees from having to invent the operational wheel. Franchisors also provide ongoing... More
FranNet Helps Entrepreneurs Shop For A Franchise This Holiday Season
MarketWatch: Typically, the holiday shopping season consists of finding the perfect gift for a loved one, but there are some business professionals shopping for themselves this year. FranNet is offering insight to those entrepreneurs looking to get into franchising by listing the top franchise systems... More
Delightful Coffee Venture
Where I Live: XPRESSO Delight Coorparoo franchisee Edwina Williams is part of a business that won the 2008 Australian Business Award for Enterprise. Mrs Williams runs a successful business supplying automatic coffee machines to customers across Brisbane. Xpresso Delight, which maintains and stocks... More



