How to Evaluate a Franchise’s Return on Investment

May 1, 2013 by Leave a Comment

Six ways to look at the ROI for owning a franchise.Owning a franchise gives you the ability to be in control of your life and schedule, as well as to chart your own career course. For some people, the flexibility offered by franchising and ability to have ownership of your own schedule could be priceless.

Even with those intangible benefits, Leslie Kuban, an Atlanta-based franchise specialist with FranNet, acknowledges that owning a franchise has to be a sensible financial decision.

So how do you evaluate a franchise’s return on investment (ROI)? [Read more...]

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Have Kids, Will Franchise

March 25, 2013 by Leave a Comment

work from home and franchise opportunities for parentsNow that you’re a parent, you want so much more for your growing family than being a slave to a boss. If you’re interested in venturing out on your own – with the support system a franchise provides – why not explore some emerging children’s franchises? It could be the perfect way to pursue a new career in mommy or daddy mode.

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Demarle at Home: Social, Direct-Selling Cookware Opportunity

March 22, 2013 by Leave a Comment

Find the recipe for success in direct selling with Demarle at Home.Demarle at Homee, a sweet and savory direct-selling opportunity that’s relatively new in the United States, has become a “tasty” opportunity for many.

Cook up a storm and show off gourmet cooking items with Demarle’s “business in a box.” You will focus on the kitchen, also known as the heart of the home, and equip home cooks with items to help them wow their family and friends at breakfast, lunch, dinner, and of course, with dessert.

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5 Franchise Myths – Busted!

February 10, 2013 by Leave a Comment

franchise mythsBefore you enter into any business agreement, be it a franchise or your own small business, it’s crucial to walk in with your eyes wide open. Unfortunately, when it comes to franchise ownership, that goal gets complicated by all the misconceptions floating around.

Read on to discover some of the biggest franchise myths out there, so that when the day comes to sign the contract, you’ll be a well-informed franchise owner.

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