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“Is Franchising Successful?” You’re Asking the Wrong Question!

By How to Buy a Franchise | 05/23/2016
Any time you ask for information about franchising in general, you’re asking the wrong question. Instead, ask for specific information....
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Just in Time for Memorial Day, Here’s an Update About Vetfran, Which Helps Military Veterans and Their Families Find Employment and Business Ownership in Franchising.

By How to Buy a Franchise | 05/27/2016
The Veterans Transition Franchise Initiative (VetFran) has helped more than 6,500 veterans become franchise owners since 2011, and more than 230,000 veterans...
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Item 20: A Goldmine in the Franchise Disclosure Document

By How to Buy a Franchise | 06/07/2016
One of the great benefits of buying a franchise in America is that federal law requires franchisors to give every...
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Part III: Taking the Fear Out of Franchising

By How to Buy a Franchise | 09/06/2016
A franchisor says to a prospective franchisee, “In return for your upfront franchise fee, your commitment to follow our business...
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Rest in Peace Little Caesar: Mike Ilitch

By How to Buy a Franchise | 02/20/2017
Mike Ilitch showed us all how a little bit of money and an idea – in spite of education and...
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