Sunday, November 9, 2008
Increase in Arizona Jobless Rate
Friday, November 7, 2008
Top Franchises on AOL
According to this article, in its recent release of the top searches for franchise opportunities, businesses that offer fitness services and the opportunity to live a healthier lifestyle have entered the top 10 most searched for business opportunities in the competitive franchise arena, which included such well known brands as McDonald's, Subway and Denny's. The growing Colorado-based Fitness Together Holdings, Inc., the world's largest wellness company, made the list with its two franchised business models: Fitness Together® (www.fitnesstogether.com), the world's largest personal training organization; and elements therapeutic massage® (www.touchofelements.com), a massage therapy concept. Scott Wendrych, Chief Sales and Marketing Officer, Fitness Together Holdings, Inc. said that "In today's economy, people want proven brands for career opportunities that also promote a better society. Today, we are realizing a record number of new people interested in owning their own Fitness Together® or elements therapeutic massage® business."
Fitness Together® began franchising small personal training studios in 1996, has awarded more than 600 franchises and now has 419 fitness studios open nationwide. The massage therapy franchisor has sold more than 100 franchises in 18 months and now has 55 massage studios open in 19 states.
Sunday, November 2, 2008
Slow Economy Spurs Franchisor Deals for Franchisees
Thursday, October 30, 2008
Volatile Economy is a Mixed Bag For Franchises
Interest in entrepreneurship tends to increase when people face unemployment and have no other options. Many people consider starting small businesses and franchises. Indeed, some sectors of the economy do not see a difference in a downturn or may even see increased consumer demand. Many people find that these areas coincide with personal interests as people start franchises involving handyman services, fitness, pet care or elder care with require relatively less capital than other types of businesses.
Monday, October 27, 2008
Buying From an Existing Franchisee-Pros and Cons
Friday, October 24, 2008
Impact of The Financial Rescue Plan on Franchised Businesses
Tuesday, October 21, 2008
New Menu Label Law May Help Food Franchises
Saturday, October 18, 2008
West Coast Franchise Expo in Los Angeles November 7th-9th, 2008
Wednesday, October 15, 2008
Phoenix-based Honeywell Aerospace Sees Strong Demand for Private Jets
Sunday, October 12, 2008
Franchisee Financing
Saturday, October 11, 2008
California Franchise Expands Seeking New Franchisees
Wednesday, October 8, 2008
How One Franchise Remains Optimistic in Hard Times
Tuesday, October 7, 2008
Subway Franchise Tries Out New Café System
Sunday, October 5, 2008
Local Phoenix, Arizona Franchisees Consider Fro-Yo Concept for Franchising
"It also took the siblings much more than $300,000 - plus the expense of creating the franchise agreements. Franchise cost, the Chas said, will require less than $300,000, which is relatively low, but, as David Cha said, "The idea is that everyone can make a profit. We're really flattered that people want to franchise. And we should be ready to do that soon." You can find a couple of local Fro-Yo stores at Chill 1250 E. Apache Blvd., Tempe. 480-698-6101 and Wildberri Yogurt 401 E. Bell Road (Seventh Street at Bell Road), Phoenix. 602-298-6331.
Sunday, September 7, 2008
Local Handyman Service Expands Across The US
Thursday, August 21, 2008
Arizona Food Franchise Closes its Doors
Sunday, August 17, 2008
California Franchise Honored with Credo Award
Friday, August 15, 2008
Local Arizona Restaurants Join Fight Against Obesity Business Trend
Arizona Smart Choice, a program designed to help fight obesity in Arizona is working with local restaurants, including Subway and the McDonald's franchise, to provide nutritional information for customers, according to this article. "Chronic illness, diabetes and obesity are big threats to the United States and Arizona and according to the U.S. Surgeon General, one out of five adults in Arizona is obese." Arizona Restaurants can join the program at no charge, but a nutritionist, which typically costs about $100 analyze at least one menu item that meets the program's nutritional requirements approval can be provided and the restaurant can display the given Arizona Smart Choice marketing tools.
Thursday, August 14, 2008
California Franchise One Hour Heating & Air Conditioning Voted Best for 2008
Tuesday, August 12, 2008
12 Points of Fair Franchising
Sunday, August 10, 2008
Domino's Pizza Celebrates 25 Years as an International Food Franchise
Thursday, August 7, 2008
Franchisee Owned Restaurants Stay Open Despite Bennigan Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
Sunday, August 3, 2008
New Arizona Franchise Provides Portion Controlled Meals
The company began franchising in 1996 and has approximately 250 distributor locations in those areas and "serves the remainder of the United States via its national home delivery program, shipping meals from coast to coast."
Wednesday, July 30, 2008
Burger King sued by Franchise owners
Friday, July 18, 2008
UPZS Franchise Presents Franchising Opportunity For Latino Families
Wednesday, July 16, 2008
Why Use a Franchise Attorney?
Sunday, July 6, 2008
Downtown Phoenix Arizona Businesses Need Buses
Monday, June 23, 2008
After Botched Attempt Distribution Company Turns Again to Franchising to Grow Company in Today's Economy
Saturday, June 21, 2008
Arby’s® Signs Development Agreements with New and Existing Franchisees
Wednesday, June 18, 2008
Cash-for-Gas Bill Becomes Law Despite Prohibitions in Franchise Agreements
Tuesday, June 17, 2008
Phoenix, Arizona Metro Light Rail May Provide Economic Boom for Metro Phoenix
Saturday, May 31, 2008
Extracurricular Activities for Children May Represent Franchising Opportunity
Wednesday, May 28, 2008
Arizona Marketing For Women in North Phoenix
Saturday, May 24, 2008
The UFOC and the Arizona Franchisee
Monday, May 19, 2008
Franchise Tax Board warns of Online Scams
Another scam "involves a phony letter informing the taxpayer his or her tax return may be audited. The letter refers the taxpayer to a fake FTB address in Georgia. Both the e-mail and the letter contain misspellings and grammatical errors."
Taxpayers who receive such information should contact the FTB at 800.852.5711.
Wednesday, May 14, 2008
Arizona Small Business Association to Spotlight and Support Successful Second-stage Companies
second-stage companies that are generating new jobs and sustaining business growth, according to this article. "To qualify, companies must be privately-owned "second stage" companies. Second-stage companies employ between 10 - 100 employees with $1M to $100M in revenues,
while creating jobs and growing sales through innovative products, services
and practices." The effort means more than recognition. According to Meredith Russell, president of Comerica Bank in Arizona, "This new agreement represents a great opportunity for us to not only recognize but also provide resources for entrepreneurs and growing
companies in Arizona, one of the fastest-growing economies in the U.S.."
District Judge Puts Paralegal Franchises Under Fire
Phoenix Entrepreneur Considers Franchising to Expand Business in Car Crazy Phoenix
Gary Shapiro is the founder and owner of Auto Vault – a secure storage facility for cars and motorcycles. According to this article, : "Auto Vault has become very successful very quickly. "We opened in the fall of 2004 with zero customers," he said. "And now we are looking for more space because we are looking after 400 cars." He started out in the neckwear business before pursuing his passion. "I've always been a car guy, I collected cars, I always drove nice cars," he said. "Even my neckwear showroom was decorated with about 1,000 model cars." The idea for Auto Vault struck him when he was offering a customer a great deal on a Bentley. "He said to me: 'Oh, the money's no problem,' " Shapiro recalled. " 'But where would I put the damn thing?'"In summer when many of the exotic cars are being enjoyed, Shapiro can often make room for vacationers who don't want to leave their cars in the driveway while away.
As his space rapidly fills up as Auto Vault continues to grow, Shapiro is looking to expand. "He's even spoken to people about franchises in the U.S., including south Florida and Phoenix." "Phoenix is a car-crazy town," he said. "And there they have to protect their cars from the summer, not the winter."
Sunday, May 11, 2008
Mothers find Franchising Balance Between Work And Family
Thursday, May 8, 2008
More foreign Investment Wanted in Arizona
Wednesday, May 7, 2008
How a Famous Franchisor Got His Start in Retirement
Open Air Centers -New Arizona Business Trend
Monday, May 5, 2008
Two of the Largest Franchised US Food Chains in the Mid-1950s
Service Businesses a More Affordable Path for Franchise Ownership-Opportunities for California Franchisees
Sunday, May 4, 2008
A Mentor May Help You Grow a Better Franchise
Ongoing Training & Support Help Build Successful Franchises
Thursday, May 1, 2008
Going Green Good For Environment and Franchisors
Tuesday, April 29, 2008
Franchising For Young Franchisees
Monday, April 28, 2008
Patient Advocacy Growing Arizona Business
Patient Care Advocates charges an upfront fee of $1,895 for two years of patient advocate service, available whenever it's needed. They say that does not cover their actual expense of performing the service, which is supported by the other part of their business, home health-care services." However, some US corporations have added this service to their employee health care plans which appears to indicated continued demand.
Tuesday, April 15, 2008
Clothing Franchisee Describes Highs and Lows of Being a Franchisee
Monday, April 14, 2008
Why Arizona Might Be A Good Place for Franchising
Saturday, April 12, 2008
Roy Rogers Food Restaurant Tries Franchising to Boost Sales
Thursday, April 10, 2008
Blimpie, Cold Stone Creamery franchisor Has New President
Wednesday, April 9, 2008
Arizona Franchise Launches Ugliest Bathroom Makeover Sweepstakes
Tuesday, April 8, 2008
International Franchise Association and SBTV Promote Franchising Industry
Five Star Painting Announces a New Arizona Franchise Opening
Sunday, April 6, 2008
Franchising Your California or Arizona Business
Why Franchising is an Option for some Businesses:
- Cost. Franchising is not cheap, but finding the equity or capital to expand a business without franchising can be more costly. Setting up a franchise system requires the input of professionals to meet legal requirements and properly plan the expansion of the business. Franchising allows some businesses to structure the expansion in a way that some of the costs of a regular business expansion are the responsibility of the franchisee. E.g. Lease or service contracts.
- Management. If a business were to expand without franchising, it would be hard to do so without hiring additional staff to manage additional outlets. Good Franchisees essentially serve the same basic functions your ideal manager might serve in an expanded business. Because franchisees have a stake in your business, indeed, they own the unit that you sell them, with the training that you provide and the guidelines under which they operate, franchisees can spare a business the risk of finding managers who are not sufficiently motivated or finding good managers who may leave at any time they choose. It is not unusual to see franchise agreements that are 10 to 15 years.
California Franchise Does Well in Rough Economy
Jason Brown and Vikki Hardy Brown bought into the Edible Arrangements franchise in 2006. Edible Arrangements is a Connecticut-based chain. According to this article, despite the downturn in the economy, "Their gamble is now paying off as their fruit-arrangement business is no longer just paying for itself; it's starting to turn a profit." They now own a second franchise. Edible Arrangements "has grown from a handful of stores in the Northeast to nearly 800 in only 9 years of franchising thanks to its novelty -- specializing in high-end, handmade fruit baskets and arrangements -- and its healthy twist." Apparently, despite the current state of the economy, the Browns say that none of the Edible Arrangements Franchises have closed.
Saturday, April 5, 2008
Bankruptcy Filings Expected to Increase as Economy Slides
Thursday, April 3, 2008
Internet Marketing Workshops for Small Businesses in Arizona
Wednesday, April 2, 2008
Geeks On Call Franchising Audio Interview
Monday, March 31, 2008
Private Investigations Franchise To Exhibit At The International Franchise Expo
Sunday, March 30, 2008
Are School Unforms A Good Arizona Franchising Opportunity?
Saturday, March 29, 2008
Growing California Service Franchises offer Popular Franchising Opportunities in Tough Economy
AAHOA Releases 2007 Report on Franchisor-Franchisee Relationships and Fair Franchising
Friday, March 28, 2008
Resort Spa Franchise Expanding in Arizona
Lights Out for Phoenix, Arizona Businesses
Provision Adds New Requirement to Arizona's Employer Sanctions Law.
Thursday, March 27, 2008
Starting Your Own Business Versus Becoming a Franchisee
Benefits of Franchising:
- Training, Support and Experience. Many franchisees enjoy the idea of not having to "start from scratch" with a new business.
- Established business plan.
- Proven methods and Technology.
- Marketing assistance. Many Franchisors have national campaigns that can benefit local franchisees.
- Recognized brand name.
- Collective purchasing power from vendors.
Benefits of Starting Your Own Business
- No royalty fees.
- Freedom to relocate or sell other items.
- More creativity in how you sell your product.
- Start up costs may be lower.
These are only rough generalities. Not all franchisors provide the experience and training that you might need. Some may micro-manage you to pieces. Also, much may depend on the type of franchise you purchase. Some industries are growing while others are somewhat stagnant. Also, it doesn't help to pick a franchise performing work you will not enjoy. Many franchisees find that it suits them best to pick a franchise based on a personal interest or type of personality. Those who tend to work well on a team find franchising appealing. You work for yourself, but not all by yourself.
California Food Franchise Has Record Sales and Expansion in Slow Economy
Wednesday, March 26, 2008
Extended Stay Hotel Chain is Awarded Exclusive Franchisee Satisfaction Award
Arizona Bank to help Minority Small Businesses
Tuesday, March 25, 2008
Franchisor AlphaGraphics Continues to Grow through Franchising
International Franchise Association elects New Board Member
Monday, March 24, 2008
How Does Starbucks Ruling Affect Franchise Owners?
Sunday, March 23, 2008
Marco's Pizza Opening Several Franchises in Arizona
Arizona Sweet Business Targets Non-Food Retailers
Greater Phoenix Manufacturer's Survey Reveals Poor Outlook for Economy
Saturday, March 22, 2008
Arizona Food Franchise Posts Nutritional Food Content for Customers
Restaurant Franchisor Assumes Operation of Struggling Franchisees
Friday, March 21, 2008
California Franchisor Expands in Down Economy with New Franchise Locations
Thursday, March 20, 2008
Intensive 2 1/2-day Franchise Workshop In El Paso, Texas
IHOP Sells 41 Applebee’s Restaurants to California Franchisee
Wednesday, March 19, 2008
Blue Moon Mexican Café Expands into Franchising
California Franchisee Fitness USA enters Franchise Agreement with LA BOXING
Tuesday, March 18, 2008
Home Inspection Franchise Makes Franchise Business Review Top 50
Small Business Loan Resources for Arizona Franchisees
Monday, March 17, 2008
One California Franchisee's Success in a Slow Economy
Franchising Entrepreneur Finds a Way to Make Millions in a Bad Economy
Franchisors Feel Just Fine About the Future of Franchising
Is the Fast-Food Industry Losing its Grip on Franchising?
International Franchising-Franchisors are Spending Millions to Recruit Franchisees
Sunday, March 16, 2008
New Vice-Chairman of the International Franchise Association’s Marketing and PR Committee Elected
Arizona Surfer Bitten by the Franchising Bug
Phoenix Arizona Franchisor Attorney
Saturday, March 15, 2008
Discounts Available to Veterans Opening Franchises
Food Franchise Quiznos Featured on NBC's The Celebrity Apprentice
Teams on the reality show will compete to come up with a new sandwich lineup for the retaurant franchise Quiznos, but they will be limited to using ingredients found only in the Quiznos stores according to this article. The recipies of both teams will be sold at the Quiznos stores through April 6. Quiznos is a fast-food sandwich franchise that specializes in toasted submarine sandwiches.