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A more difficult decision than deciding whether to buy a franchise or start a business from scratch is whether to buy a franchise or buy an existing business. The difficulty lies in the fact that both the franchise and the existing business have many similarities, such as: · Both are (presumably) successful business concepts. If they weren't successful, you wouldn't be considering them now. · Both will cause you to pay a premium for the successful business concept. A franchise may be more costly due to its previous track record of successes. · Both have name recognition. The existing business will have at least local name recognition while the franchise may have local and even national name recognition. · Both may provide management support. Management support should be inherent in the franchise purchase. Management support generally isn't included in the purchase of an existing business but can be structured into the deal by retaining the seller to stay on as a consultant for a period of time. Here are a few things that the purchase of a franchise will provide to you that the purchase of an existing business will not: Continuous management support. One of the core concepts of a franchise is that the franchisor provides management support for the life of the franchise. Even if a seller has agreed to remain a consultant for an existing business, that consulting arrangement is for a limited period of time. After the consulting arrangement ends, the buyer is on his or her own. Greater exposure. A franchise will usually provide greater exposure to new customers through national advertising campaigns and name recognition. Costs shared. Expenses that apply to each franchise, such as advertising, may be pooled to take advantage of group discounts. Less risk. Franchising succeeds only if the individual franchisees are successful. Thus, the franchises are packaged in a manner that will enable the franchisee to succeed. The franchises are usually based in whole or in part on previously successful franchise arrangements. In comparison, an existing business may not have any history other than its current one. Although an existing business is successful for the current owner, that success may not transfer over to another owner. Complete business methodology. A franchise can provide a training program to teach the franchisee about the business operation and industry, even if the franchisee has no prior experience. In choosing between a franchise and an existing business, you'll just have to decide whether these extra features you get are worth the cost you'll have to pay for them. |
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The experts have weighed in: From the Wall Street Journal to Entrepreneur Magazine, SERVPRO is repeatedly honored as a premier franchisor in the cleanup and restoration industry. You'll learn why when you listen to our Franchise Owners talk about their experience! SERVPRO equips its Franchise Owners to lead and manage a solid business operation. |
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Once you know how much you are willing to invest in your franchise, and your interests and capabilities, you're ready to explore what type of franchise is suitable for you. Don't just select the first franchise that fits your needs. This is an important decision that is life changing, so shop around. |
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Michael and Marian Ilitch opened the first Little Caesars Pizza in 1959 in Garden City, Michigan. Under their leadership, Little Caesars has grown to be one of the top four international pizza chains with restaurants on five continents. Both remain involved in the business today. |
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The U.S. Commerce Department’s Bureau of Economic Analysis today released data on personal income and outlays for May 2011. Personal income rose 0.3 percent in May, slightly below private-sector forecasts of a 0.4-percent increase. Wages and salaries, the largest component of income, rose 0.2 percent, supported by a gain in hourly earnings. Real consumer spending declined 0.1 percent, compared to private-sector expectations of a 0.1-percent increase, pulled down by a drop in motor vehicle purchases partly attributable to supply disruptions from the tsunami in Japan. “Today’s personal income data show continued economic growth midway through the second quarter,” U.S. Commerce Department Chief Economist Mark Doms said. “American consumers have benefited from the two percentage point payroll tax cut President Obama instituted in 2010, which has increased the income of the average American household by $245 so far this year. Coupled with falling gasoline prices and job gains, private-sector forecasters anticipate increases in personal income and spending over the remainder of 2011.” |
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Express Employment Professionals Hits Historic Company Milestone OKLAHOMA CITY -- Express Employment Professionals, one of the nation’s largest privately-held staffing companies, announced today that associates at more than 550 Express franchise locations in the United States, Canada and South Africa worked a combined total of 3 million hours in a single week for employer clients. In reaching this milestone Express set a new company record. “This is a huge accomplishment for our organization,” said Robert A. Funk, CEO and chairman of the board. “Regardless of the struggling economy and lackluster job market, we’ve managed to find jobs, put people to work and help employers who need qualified, temporary staff on hand. “To put this into perspective, 3 million hours is equivalent to three more Brooklyn Bridges being built to span New York City’s East River or 103 CN Towers being built to preside over the city of Toronto. The likeness of all 44 U.S. presidents could be carved into Mount Rushmore’s granite cliffs twice,” Funk said. “And, in just one week, Express put more than 80,000 people to work at companies across North America and South Africa.” The third quarter of 2011 marked the seventh consecutive quarter with double digit percentage growth for Express. Additionally, as of Aug. 7, Express topped $1 billion in sales for 2011 and recorded the highest sales week in the company’s history at $37 million for the week ending Sept. 25. “Though economic recovery has been slow, we’re seeing employers’ confidence levels increase,” Funk said. “More importantly, we’re seeing talented candidates looking for work and we’re doing everything we can to get them placed.” Despite being one of the most challenging economic climates most people have ever seen, Express franchisees have placed more than 275,000 people in jobs year to date. Worldwide, Express Employment Professionals puts nearly 300,000 people to work each year and has more than 550 offices in three countries. Express provides expertise in evaluation hire, temporary staffing, professional search and human resources and works across a wide variety of industries. Sales for the Oklahoma City based company totaled more than $1.9 billion in 2010. For more information, visit www.expresspros.com/3million.
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From its humble beginnings in 1927 selling milk and bread from an ice dock in Oak Cliff, Texas, 7-Eleven, Inc. has grown into an international powerhouse with more retail outlets than any other company in the world -- now numbering 40,000. |
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Who we can help . . . Our services are primarily geared toward three markets: · Companies seeking to franchise a business for the first time. These clients will already have developed a successful prototype and are looking to expand through franchising. · Companies who are already franchising. These clients are looking to improve on an established franchise system, hire personnel, increase their operating efficiency, improve quality, or increase franchise sales effectiveness. · Manufacturers currently selling through dealers or distributors. The iFranchise Group has developed a proprietary system for helping these clients increase operational control, improve brand image, and increase product sales. |
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Padgett Business Services® is considered to be the small business expert and has been for over 40 years. We offer a unique combination of business and information services to help our clients succeed. Our clients turn to us to keep their financial records in order, stay current with tax planning, take care of the hassles surrounding payroll and advise them on other business and personal matters. By keeping our clients' financial records current, we are able to advise them about their businesses when it counts. Of course, we offer an array of other small business services. From startup, to expansion, to wherever your business is going, our comprehensive services will help you get there. What drives us? Playing a role in your success and supporting your entrepreneurial spirit! |
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DAYTON, OHIO, December 21, 2010 – Comfort Keepers, a leading in-home care company for seniors and other adults, announced today that it achieved a rank of #62 in the Entrepreneur Magazine’s Franchise 500® for 2011. For eight consecutive years, Comfort Keepers has ranked in the listing. The Entrepreneur Magazine’s Franchise 500 is compiled by a team of researchers at Entrepreneur magazine and is created by reviewing objective, quantifiable measures of a franchise operation. The most important factors include financial strength and stability, growth rate and size of the system. "Comfort Keepers is a strong brand in the growing senior care market," said Jim Brown, Vice President of Franchise Development, CK Franchising, Inc. "We are proud to consistently be recognized as one of the top franchise systems by Entrepreneur Magazine in the Franchise 500." In addition to the overall ranking, the magazine also recognized Comfort Keepers in several other categories: · #74 – Fastest Growing Franchise · #18 – Top Low-Cost Franchise · #16 – Top Homebased Franchise · #55 -- Top Global Franchise |
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(Virginia Beach, VA) Virginia Business has ranked Liberty Tax as one of the top large employers on its "Best Places to Work in Virginia." Employee surveys were a major determining factor for the competition, and employers were ranked for offering employee stock options, 401 (k) plans, tuition reimbursement and other perks. The complete article has been published in the February 2011 issue of Virginia Business. "We are continually striving to build a corporate culture that is rewarding and stimulating for employees," reflected Liberty Tax Service CEO and Founder John Hewitt. |
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Troy, MI - Kurt Rudi Ziebart, founding father of the Ziebart brand and company, died on Monday, September 12, 2011 at his home in Williamsburg, Michigan. He was 91 years old. Kurt was born in Kiesslingswalde, Germany on July 27, 1920, to the late Karl and Amalie (Muschkewitz). He earned the prestigious German certification of Master Mechanic, or Meisterbrief, establishing his vast expertise in the processes and equipment involved in mechanical repairs. Kurt went into business with his father, repairing and selling used automobiles in postwar Germany. He married his wife, Edith Margot Jordan, on March 10, 1951, in Berlin, Germany. They immigrated to Detroit, Michigan, in 1953 and had three children. |
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Rally's planning to add up to 30 local restaurants September 7, 2011. The owner of the drive-through focused burger chain Rally's, which got its start in southern Indiana, hopes to double the number of locations in the Indianapolis area over the next 10 years. Rally's has 30 locations in Indianapolis, 24 of them owned by the chain's privately held parent company, Tampa-based Checkers Drive-In Restaurants Inc. Franchisees own the other six local restaurants and also would own most of the up to 30 new restaurants on the drawing board. The focus of the growth, a few new restaurants per year, will be in suburban areas, said Jennifer Durham, the chain's vice president of finance and chief development officer. The newest location, at 5235 E. Southport Road, opened in August. The next one is under construction at 4905 Kentucky Ave. "We think Indianapolis is a great market for the company," Durham said. "I think we can grow by two or three times and still have a nice presence without an over-saturation." |
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TCBY ANNOUNCES NEW EXPANSION AGREEMENT IN NORTH CAROLINA AND SOUTH CAROLINA
SALT LAKE CITY (Sept. 28, 2011) -- TCBY (www.tcby.com), the leading frozen yogurt concept, recently announced its strategic expansion agreement in North Carolina and South Carolina. TCBY formed a 10-year area developer agreement with Samuel Batt, the franchisee who piloted the company's first self-serve store and the current owner of seven TCBY locations. Batt agreed to open and/or franchise 23 TCBY self-serve locations in North Carolina and South Carolina within the next three years, with two stores open in Charlotte by the end of 2011. This expansion agreement represents significant growth in both states, adding to TCBY's 29 stores in North Carolina and 14 stores in South Carolina. "This new development agreement is yet another example of TCBY's forward-thinking approach in growing the brand and levering our perfected product and self-serve model," said Tim Casey, CEO of TCBY. |