Comments for FranchiseTalk http://franchisetalk.net Franchising News For Entrepreneurs Mon, 06 Oct 2008 20:22:34 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3.2 Comment on Tata Steel to expand retail chain by swarnalatha Devendrana http://franchisetalk.net/2008/02/26/tata-steel-to-expand-retail-chain/#comment-20367 swarnalatha Devendrana Tue, 30 Sep 2008 12:39:17 +0000 http://franchisetalk.net/2008/02/26/tata-steel-to-expand-retail-chain/#comment-20367 wish to know about steel furniture franchisee wish to know about steel furniture franchisee

]]> Comment on Signs Now Women Franchise Owners Acheive Growth and Success in Industry by Anita Gupta http://franchisetalk.net/2007/12/20/signs-now-women-franchise-owners-acheive-growth-and-success-in-industry/#comment-20327 Anita Gupta Mon, 29 Sep 2008 06:23:34 +0000 http://franchisetalk.net/2007/12/20/signs-now-women-franchise-owners-acheive-growth-and-success-in-industry/#comment-20327 I am interested in opening a franchisee of Loreal cosmetics and beauty parlour. Plz provide with relevant information. I am interested in opening a franchisee of Loreal cosmetics and beauty parlour. Plz provide with relevant information.

]]> Comment on UK’s Costa Cofee opens first outlet in Amritsar by karan sahni http://franchisetalk.net/2007/08/13/uks-costa-cofee-opens-first-outlet-in-amritsar/#comment-20061 karan sahni Sat, 20 Sep 2008 20:35:52 +0000 http://franchisetalk.net/2007/08/13/uks-costa-cofee-opens-first-outlet-in-amritsar/#comment-20061 iam really lukin forward 4 d franchise of costa cofee....in jalandhar city.....n expand itz bussiness....more in punjab.. iam really lukin forward 4 d franchise of costa cofee….in jalandhar city…..n expand itz bussiness….more in punjab..

]]> Comment on International Franchising With Hand-Made Sweets by bon http://franchisetalk.net/2008/09/16/international-franchising-with-hand-made-sweets/#comment-20000 bon Fri, 19 Sep 2008 03:02:32 +0000 http://franchisetalk.net/2008/09/16/international-franchising-with-hand-made-sweets/#comment-20000 Papabubble is based in Barcelona, not Australia. Papabubble is based in Barcelona, not Australia.

]]> Comment on Kabab Factory’s flavours going places by Siddarth http://franchisetalk.net/2007/08/29/kabab-factorys-flavours-going-places/#comment-19809 Siddarth Tue, 09 Sep 2008 04:37:35 +0000 http://franchisetalk.net/2007/08/29/kabab-factorys-flavours-going-places/#comment-19809 Hi this is Sidharth representing Senha Enterprises and i am the Director of this small organization(SME) We basically look at franchising opportunities of restaurants and other food joints, we started of with franchising a few dept FMCG stores and are now looking at adding food joints to our kitty, I am rite now in Indonesia workin on a project in garments and i was wondering what would be the Franchising chgs, costs etc in bringing Kebab Factory to Indonesia would you be interested, Let me know, If you could leave as many as details possible regarding franchising that would be great, thanks so much, later Regards, Siddarth Senha Enterprises Hi this is Sidharth representing Senha Enterprises and i am the Director of this small organization(SME) We basically look at franchising opportunities of restaurants and other food joints, we started of with franchising a few dept FMCG stores and are now looking at adding food joints to our kitty, I am rite now in Indonesia workin on a project in garments and i was wondering what would be the Franchising chgs, costs etc in bringing Kebab Factory to Indonesia would you be interested, Let me know, If you could leave as many as details possible regarding franchising that would be great, thanks so much, later

Regards,
Siddarth
Senha Enterprises

]]> Comment on Identifying Effective Methods Of Lead Generation by Jorge Olson http://franchisetalk.net/2008/08/29/identifying-effective-methods-of-lead-generation/#comment-19353 Jorge Olson Sat, 30 Aug 2008 06:42:20 +0000 http://franchisetalk.net/2008/08/29/identifying-effective-methods-of-lead-generation/#comment-19353 Jeff, Good advice. True for Franchises and any other business. I added you to mybloglog.com Thanks, Jorge Olson Jeff,

Good advice. True for Franchises and any other business.

I added you to mybloglog.com

Thanks,

Jorge Olson

]]> Comment on Finding Your Business Match - PIRTEK: A Perfect Fit for First-Time Entrepreneurs by Scott Layer http://franchisetalk.net/2008/05/22/finding-your-business-match-pirtek-a-perfect-fit-for-first-time-entrepreneurs/#comment-19258 Scott Layer Sun, 24 Aug 2008 17:12:11 +0000 http://franchisetalk.net/2008/05/22/finding-your-business-match-pirtek-a-perfect-fit-for-first-time-entrepreneurs/#comment-19258 Do not waste your time with this franchise. Many Pirtek locations have closed. Currently Pirtek Miramar is for sale, after 10 years of business it is for sale for the third time. Research the various and expensive lawsuits, get written information on how many different owners each location has had. Talk to every franchisee, ask why they don't buy the "franchise of the year" in Miramar, or why they auctioned off Ontario, Ca. Good businesses sale themselves and are valuable. Watch what the insiders do! A Pirtek has not been sold for a profit by any franchisee, most are sold for pennies on the dollar or close their doors, make sure you get the chain of ownership for any franchise location, especially Pirtek. Look carefully at the track record, evaluate the numbers, get everything in writing, interview all current franchisees, if they do not respond to your questions, or tell you they are too busy count that response as a big red flag. Use common sense, in more than 10 years of franchising Pirtek has managed to sell about 3 franchises per year! Pirtek is at or near the bottom of the franchise 500 list. According to various websites training takes two weeks. Ask how a new business in hydraulics gets technicians trained in two weeks? If Pirtek could grow faster they probably would, but the stores keep closing almost as fast as they sell them. I think Pirtek is a sucker play, research it very carefully. If you have questions about Pirtek please contact me I can direct you to past franchisees, and provide more detailed information. Thanks, Scott. fixxme@aol.com Do not waste your time with this franchise. Many Pirtek locations have closed. Currently Pirtek Miramar is for sale, after 10 years of business it is for sale for the third time. Research the various and expensive lawsuits, get written information on how many different owners each location has had. Talk to every franchisee, ask why they don’t buy the “franchise of the year” in Miramar, or why they auctioned off Ontario, Ca. Good businesses sale themselves and are valuable. Watch what the insiders do! A Pirtek has not been sold for a profit by any franchisee, most are sold for pennies on the dollar or close their doors, make sure you get the chain of ownership for any franchise location, especially Pirtek. Look carefully at the track record, evaluate the numbers, get everything in writing, interview all current franchisees, if they do not respond to your questions, or tell you they are too busy count that response as a big red flag. Use common sense, in more than 10 years of franchising Pirtek has managed to sell about 3 franchises per year! Pirtek is at or near the bottom of the franchise 500 list. According to various websites training takes two weeks. Ask how a new business in hydraulics gets technicians trained in two weeks? If Pirtek could grow faster they probably would, but the stores keep closing almost as fast as they sell them. I think Pirtek is a sucker play, research it very carefully. If you have questions about Pirtek please contact me I can direct you to past franchisees, and provide more detailed information. Thanks, Scott. fixxme@aol.com

]]> Comment on WatchMeFranchise.com Reviews 10 Habits Of Successful Business Owners In A Video Blog by Franchise Opportunities http://franchisetalk.net/2008/08/11/watchmefranchisecom-reviews-10-habits-of-successful-business-owners-in-a-video-blog/#comment-19070 Franchise Opportunities Sun, 17 Aug 2008 22:53:16 +0000 http://franchisetalk.net/2008/08/11/watchmefranchisecom-reviews-10-habits-of-successful-business-owners-in-a-video-blog/#comment-19070 One other important characteristic I'd like to add is the ability to market their franchised business. Many business owners simply think that working harder or relying on the trademarks or brand names of the franchise company will enable them to create a successful business. Often, the business owner has to be a standout in their area and actively promote the business. Marketing doesn't have to be expensive either. Using free publicity principles, one can create lots of buzz for a new business. Taking the lead from Richard Branson who so expertly created publicity stunts that generated a huge amount of interest and news coverage, a business owner can create an innovative, news-worthy publicity stunt or marketing campaign that will help increase business and sales. One other important characteristic I’d like to add is the ability to market their franchised business. Many business owners simply think that working harder or relying on the trademarks or brand names of the franchise company will enable them to create a successful business. Often, the business owner has to be a standout in their area and actively promote the business.

Marketing doesn’t have to be expensive either. Using free publicity principles, one can create lots of buzz for a new business. Taking the lead from Richard Branson who so expertly created publicity stunts that generated a huge amount of interest and news coverage, a business owner can create an innovative, news-worthy publicity stunt or marketing campaign that will help increase business and sales.

]]> Comment on KFC to expand presence in India by kanchan ingle http://franchisetalk.net/2008/03/07/kfc-to-expand-presence-in-india/#comment-19024 kanchan ingle Wed, 13 Aug 2008 11:28:38 +0000 http://franchisetalk.net/2008/03/07/kfc-to-expand-presence-in-india/#comment-19024 dear sir, i would like to know, how can i get the franchise to run in nagpur region, i hav very good location and capital for the business. pls help me! thank you. pls if u can provide me the number of director marketing india or emil then it would be a great help. dear sir,
i would like to know, how can i get the franchise to run in nagpur region, i hav very good location and capital for the business.
pls help me!
thank you.
pls if u can provide me the number of director marketing india or emil then it would be a great help.

]]> Comment on FranchiseVisible Delivers Breakthrough Online Marketing For Business Opportunities by Terry http://franchisetalk.net/2008/08/06/franchisevisible-delivers-breakthrough-online-marketing-for-business-opportunities/#comment-18982 Terry Fri, 08 Aug 2008 07:32:09 +0000 http://franchisetalk.net/2008/08/06/franchisevisible-delivers-breakthrough-online-marketing-for-business-opportunities/#comment-18982 Thanks for sharing our news with your readers. We see a huge opportunity to dedicate some programs to serving the online marketing needs of franchises and their franchisees. We welcome feedback. Thanks for sharing our news with your readers. We see a huge opportunity to dedicate some programs to serving the online marketing needs of franchises and their franchisees. We welcome feedback.

]]> Comment on Sellstate Rolls Out New Branding As National Franchise Expansion Continues by M. Smith http://franchisetalk.net/2008/07/14/sellstate-rolls-out-new-branding-as-national-franchise-expansion-continues/#comment-18839 M. Smith Wed, 23 Jul 2008 20:25:21 +0000 http://franchisetalk.net/2008/07/14/sellstate-rolls-out-new-branding-as-national-franchise-expansion-continues/#comment-18839 Just curious why the states outside of Florida are not having any success? If you look on your website under "Find an Agent" the other states appear to have no grow the past 2-3 years Just curious why the states outside of Florida are not having any success? If you look on your website under “Find an Agent” the other states appear to have no grow the past 2-3 years

]]> Comment on Introducing Franchise NewsBlast by Jason Kealey http://franchisetalk.net/2008/06/26/introducing-franchise-newsblast/#comment-18653 Jason Kealey Thu, 26 Jun 2008 12:02:05 +0000 http://franchisetalk.net/2008/06/26/introducing-franchise-newsblast/#comment-18653 Thanks for the post, Jack! Thanks for the post, Jack!

]]> Comment on Homewatch CareGivers Franchise Opportunity by home business http://franchisetalk.net/2008/06/25/homewatch-caregivers-franchise-opportunity/#comment-18652 home business Thu, 26 Jun 2008 10:21:03 +0000 http://franchisetalk.net/2008/06/25/homewatch-caregivers-franchise-opportunity/#comment-18652 As the Internet continues to expand home business opportunities are very easy to find. Unfortunately home business opportunity review websites are hard to find. As the Internet continues to expand home business opportunities are very easy to find. Unfortunately home business opportunity review websites are hard to find.

]]> Comment on Cold Stone Case Study: Warnings For Franchise Buyers by Small Business Consulting http://franchisetalk.net/2008/06/17/cold-stone-case-study-warnings-for-franchise-buyers/#comment-18586 Small Business Consulting Wed, 18 Jun 2008 01:50:32 +0000 http://franchisetalk.net/2008/06/17/cold-stone-case-study-warnings-for-franchise-buyers/#comment-18586 During an economic downturn, people with a tidy amount of savings will often be looking for opportunities to create a more secure future through owning their own business instead of working for someone else. Given that many of these people are actually investing a large portion of their hard earned savings, it is surprising that more don't investigate the business they are interested in buying. It is understandable, however, that many are not very business savvy in the first place and thus have little idea how to get into the business they are interested in. Many overlook buying into a distressed business that could easily be turned around with some great marketing because they don't have the turnaround know-how. During an economic downturn, people with a tidy amount of savings will often be looking for opportunities to create a more secure future through owning their own business instead of working for someone else.

Given that many of these people are actually investing a large portion of their hard earned savings, it is surprising that more don’t investigate the business they are interested in buying. It is understandable, however, that many are not very business savvy in the first place and thus have little idea how to get into the business they are interested in. Many overlook buying into a distressed business that could easily be turned around with some great marketing because they don’t have the turnaround know-how.

]]> Comment on Cold Stone Case Study: Warnings For Franchise Buyers by Small Business Consulting http://franchisetalk.net/2008/06/17/cold-stone-case-study-warnings-for-franchise-buyers/#comment-18583 Small Business Consulting Tue, 17 Jun 2008 22:12:45 +0000 http://franchisetalk.net/2008/06/17/cold-stone-case-study-warnings-for-franchise-buyers/#comment-18583 Having been involved in franchising, I can certainly understand why these franchisees may be trying to exit their business. In many franchise agreements, the conditions usually benefit the franchisor and some statements may be vague and sound too general to be legally enforced when a franchisee encounters problems. It is true that in an economic downturn, franchising becomes an attractive option for inexperienced entrepreneurs to get into a business, especially if they've got a tidy sum of money tucked away or don't want to invest it in the stock market for fear of loss. Franchises are not for everyone and the potential franchisee better investigate their options before putting a large chunk of their savings on a franchise business. In some cases, they might have been better off building one themselves if they had the knowledge. Having been involved in franchising, I can certainly understand why these franchisees may be trying to exit their business. In many franchise agreements, the conditions usually benefit the franchisor and some statements may be vague and sound too general to be legally enforced when a franchisee encounters problems.

It is true that in an economic downturn, franchising becomes an attractive option for inexperienced entrepreneurs to get into a business, especially if they’ve got a tidy sum of money tucked away or don’t want to invest it in the stock market for fear of loss. Franchises are not for everyone and the potential franchisee better investigate their options before putting a large chunk of their savings on a franchise business. In some cases, they might have been better off building one themselves if they had the knowledge.

]]> Comment on Key Business Franchising Contract Terms by Coffee Franchises http://franchisetalk.net/2008/06/10/key-business-franchising-contract-terms/#comment-18545 Coffee Franchises Thu, 12 Jun 2008 17:22:21 +0000 http://franchisetalk.net/2008/06/10/key-business-franchising-contract-terms/#comment-18545 Another important aspect to consider in these contracts is the level of support provided by the franchisor. Make sure details are spelled out as much as possible and not left to interpretation. For example, it is not uncommon for franchisors to specify contributions to a "marketing fund" that you have absolutely no influence or control over. They may use it on a national scale and the effect on your business will be minimal at best. So in actuality, you are building the franchisor's business! Another important aspect to consider in these contracts is the level of support provided by the franchisor. Make sure details are spelled out as much as possible and not left to interpretation. For example, it is not uncommon for franchisors to specify contributions to a “marketing fund” that you have absolutely no influence or control over. They may use it on a national scale and the effect on your business will be minimal at best. So in actuality, you are building the franchisor’s business!

]]> Comment on BumperDoc Joins Green Business Revolution With Premier Auto Reconditioning Franchise Opportunity by Leon Lavelle http://franchisetalk.net/2008/06/10/bumperdoc-joins-green-business-revolution-with-premier-auto-reconditioning-franchise-opportunity/#comment-18537 Leon Lavelle Wed, 11 Jun 2008 14:43:51 +0000 http://franchisetalk.net/2008/06/10/bumperdoc-joins-green-business-revolution-with-premier-auto-reconditioning-franchise-opportunity/#comment-18537 Our business joined Green Business Alliance. www.greenbusinessalliance.com. It gives credibility to our concerns about the environment. Our business joined Green Business Alliance. http://www.greenbusinessalliance.com. It gives credibility to our concerns about the environment.

]]> Comment on Fazle Naqvi to launch Canadian juice brand by avinash http://franchisetalk.net/2008/04/08/fazle-naqvi-to-launch-canadian-juice-brand/#comment-18510 avinash Mon, 09 Jun 2008 08:15:01 +0000 http://franchisetalk.net/2008/04/08/fazle-naqvi-to-launch-canadian-juice-brand/#comment-18510 Hi can someone get me the contact for Mr Fazle Naqvi. Would appreciate it.. Hi can someone get me the contact for Mr Fazle Naqvi. Would appreciate it..

]]> Comment on British Franchise Exhibition - Scotland’s Largest Franchise Exhibition Will Be Packed With Business Opportunities by Franchise Whale http://franchisetalk.net/2008/05/26/british-franchise-exhibition-scotland%e2%80%99s-largest-franchise-exhibition-will-be-packed-with-business-opportunities/#comment-18410 Franchise Whale Mon, 26 May 2008 17:58:54 +0000 http://franchisetalk.net/2008/05/26/british-franchise-exhibition-scotland%e2%80%99s-largest-franchise-exhibition-will-be-packed-with-business-opportunities/#comment-18410 Perfect post. That was exactly what I was looking for. Perfect post. That was exactly what I was looking for.

]]> Comment on Making a franchise work by Franchise Whale http://franchisetalk.net/2007/11/05/making-a-franchise-work/#comment-18361 Franchise Whale Fri, 16 May 2008 15:51:52 +0000 http://franchisetalk.net/2007/11/05/making-a-franchise-work/#comment-18361 I can see why you made the top 50 list, nice post! I can see why you made the top 50 list, nice post!

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