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Research reaps the right rewards when franchising with Safe Ship - Appleton, Wi

Joe, Carol & Jeremy launched their Safe Ship franchise in Appleton, WI and share with us the step-by-step process they went through to choose the right franchise for them.

Richard's Foodporium

Richard's Foodporium™, formerly Richard's Whole Foods, opened its doors in 1979 in Sarasota Florida. It has grown to a chain of eleven stores, operating in the south west corner of the Florida market. Richard's offers a vast array of natural foods at affordable prices encompassing gluten free, sugar free and organic foods for any type of specialty diet

Investigating A Franchise Opportunity

Investigating the right franchise opportunity in the US can be a daunting task, however, if you approach it systematically you should easily be able to arrive at a short list of suitable US franchises opportunities. It's a question of matching the skills and type of experience required to run a franchise with what you like doing, and are good at. Usually what you're good at will tend to be what you're best at.

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Buying a Franchise? Make sure its an IFA Member

Since its inception in 1960, the International Franchise Association has represented and protected the interests of the franchise community as well as the American entrepreneurial spirit. Membership in the IFA is for franchise professionals who are committed to excellence and who adhere to IFA’s Code of Ethics.
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US Franchise Information and Facts

According to the IFA

767,483 franchise businesses exist
Franchising generates 18 million jobs

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Franchise Legal advice - Franchise Disclosure Document

The Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) is a legal document given to prospective franchisees by the franchisor to disclose information on all areas of the franchise business. It allows the prospective franchisee to research the franchise thoroughly and ultimately decide if it is the right franchise for them.

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The Power of Publicity in Franchising

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Franchise Business News

Local Mcdonald’s® franchise owner celebrates 40 years under the golden arches

In 1969 Mark Boozer took his first job making milkshakes at a McDonald’s in Stone Mountain, GA. Little did he know that 40 years later he would own five McDonald’s throughout southern Georgia. After successfully mastering milkshakes Boozer moved on to work the grill then graduated to the front counter where he greeted customers and took their orders.

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Franchise Exhibitions

Interested in franchising in the UK? Then visit the British and International Franchise Exhibition.
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How to Finance Your Franchise

Franchise Opportunity Financing You've selected the franchise for you, now all you need is the cash. Most franchisees however cannot afford to pay the entire cost of buying their business and getting it of the ground, and so have to seek help and assistance from elsewhere. So where do you look and what do you need to do?

Int. Franchise Development

'Why International Expansion?'
With such a strong domestic market, one might rightly ask why any US franchisor would consider going global. For some US franchisors, the US markets are relatively saturated. But for most, the promise remains largely unfulfilled. Why then, go global?
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