Entrepreneur.com: The first question that every prospective franchisee asks a franchisor is, “How much money can I make in this business?” Since the FTC passed the franchise compliance rules in 1979, the most common answer to this question has been, “We can’t tell you because... More

Franchising.com: Paul W. Eckert, President and CEO of Family Financial Centers, LLC, is pleased to introduce for the first time internal financing for qualified franchise candidates. A mere 25% down payment by the franchisee on the center build-out package is all that is required to furnish the center... More

Toronto Sun: Raising enough capital to start your own business can be an up-hill climb, especially given today’s cautious lending environment. Opening a franchise might be the easiest way to do it as banks swing available credit in favour of proposals backed by a proven track record instead of gambling... More

Irish Franchise Magazine: If you are a successful franchisor or franchise owner then from April 2010, if your annual income is over £150,000 you bear the brunt of the proposed income tax increases. It is a huge 25 percent increase – from 40 percent to 50 percent – in the top rate of tax... More

Tampa Tribune: There are people who have filed their income tax returns, already received their refunds and perhaps have spent the money. There are those who are not as anxious and believe there is no rush because the April 15 deadline is more than eight weeks away. Then there are those who just received... More

Brazzil Magazine: Last year alone, 14,365 new franchises were opened in Brazil, generating 144,000 new work posts. The country has the third main franchise market in the world. According to figures included in a Rizzo Franchise study, in 2010, the sector should continue growing and expectations are... More

PR Web: Images 4 Kids, the nation’s top children’s photography franchise, is offering a limited-time Recession Rebate of $10,000 toward the franchise fee. The company specializes in providing child care centers, preschools and private schools with high-end, studio-quality portraits using unique... More

Select Your Franchise: More and more positive stories are emerging of late in the business news. The housing market has been regaining some ground and UK unemployment figures falling unexpectedly in the latter part of 2009 as well as numerous positive profit reports from high profile companies. So what... More

Franchising.net.au: Go Sushi is starting the year by introducing the First Year $100,000 Profit Guarantee for all new franchisees. All franchisees that start a new Go Sushi business before December 31, 2010 are eligible for the Guarantee. Essentially, if a new franchisee doesn’t make $100,000... More

Inside Retailing: Allied Brands has secured funding to assist in the growth of its new franchise services division. The division, launched in November last year, will provide help to businesses looking to develop a franchise. Its first customer will be its own Bay Swiss/Freedom Homewares retail company,... More

Franchising.com: With a national unemployment rate still hovering around ten percent and the unemployment rate in Maryland still at 7.2%, Silver Spring residents continue to feel the financial pinch. The local Four Corners office of Jackson Hewitt Tax Service® highlights several critical tax considerations... More

WhichFranchise: ‘BIG Make it Your Business’ is a franchise and business start-up initiative by Sheffield City Council with a BiG difference. This innovative scheme to encourage more entrepreneurs in the city was launched by Dragon Duncan Bannatyne and has an initial fund of £24.4m to assist new... More