Different Types of Franchises You Can Invest In


When you are looking for an investment opportunity, you may want to consider a franchise business, which can prove lucrative for you. There are many types of franchises you can consider in many different industries, so there should be a suitable option available. The level of investment required to get in the door will depend on the franchise you are looking at investing in and the industry.

There are lots of possibilities, and below are some of the various types of franchises you can consider investing in.

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Debunking 4 Critical Franchise Myths


Some myths are harmless and even pleasant, such as those that involve the Tooth Fairy, the Easter Bunny, and let’s not forget Old Saint Nick and his intrepid crew of flying reindeer. However, there are other myths that are dangerous and costly — and unfortunately, myths involving owning a franchise are on this dubious list of falsehoods. That’s the bad news

The good news is that knowledge is power, and so debunking these myths doesn’t require years of research or analysis. It simply involves bringing the cold, hard facts to light. To that educational and potentially profitable end, here is the truth behind four enduring — but soon to be extinguished — franchise myths:

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Signs That a Franchise is Growing


Buying a franchise is an excellent way to start a business, especially if you haven’t had business experience in the past. Many successful business owners of today started their journey by buying a single franchise unit and becoming a multi-unit operator or, in some cases, the owner of an entire region’s units. Investing in a franchise enables you to leverage the proven business that someone else has created without having to reinvent the wheel, in exchange for a small commission. It also reduces the risk of failure—when you consider that a large percentage of small businesses fail within their first three years of existence, investing in a franchise is definitely a safer choice.

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The Future of Franchise Business


Today, we look at some of the UK’s top franchises, how they got there and what we can learn from them. It’s easy to see that franchises are popping up everywhere – that’s the whole point of them.

Whether it’s a fast-food establishment, an automotive company or a chain of pubs, many business hopefuls use franchising as their route to market. In fact, there are currently over 120 industries that have franchised companies, with the franchisee normally receiving help with their site selection and development support, operating manuals, brand standards, quality control, training and business advisory support from the franchisor.

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You Can Never Go Wrong with an Education-related Franchise


If there is one thing in this world that is indispensable, it is education. People will always consider education a treasure. These days, most people even see the value of education beyond a university degree.

This is a good business opportunity. Let’s face it. Although running an education-related business is about training people, it is also about money. If you want to harness this opportunity, you might want to consider an education franchise in the UK.

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How Can Kitchen Display System Help Run Your Restaurant Efficiently

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Kitchen Display System (KDS) used to be the domain of large restaurants or franchises such as McDonald’s or Taco Bell. Developing and deploying these systems was complicated and cumbersome. Thanks to technological advances and availability of computers it has become easier than ever to deploy Kitchen Display System even in mom-and-pop restaurants. So what is KDS and how can it help you run your restaurant kitchen more efficiently? Before we discuss that let’s look at the history of restaurant kitchen management.

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Is Franchising Your Business a Good Idea?


While there are always risks in growing your business, franchising it out is often one of the safer forms of operational expansion. Generally speaking, it allows you to share your successful business model with other people – in return, you get a fee and a cut of their profits (royalties).

In this article, we’ll cover a couple of reasons why replicating your business model with external partners might be beneficial to the future of your organization, and whether or not your business is franchise ready.

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How to Expand Your Café or Restaurant Business


Having a quaint little café or restaurant can be enough for some, however, other small business owners imagine branching out and opening in neighboring locations. Business expansion is usually a consideration most businesspersons have; yet, very few manage to open a second branch successfully. Many will simply replicate the existing café or restaurant, instead of creating a similar concept with a twist. Once you’ve ironed out all the details, it’s time to consider means of expanding your business’s expansion into new territory.

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Infographic: How to Become Your Own Boss through Franchise Ownership

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There is nothing more representative of “the American Dream” than owning your own business and becoming your own boss. As an entrepreneur, you have the ability to build your own prosperity and success from the ground up and create a better life for not only yourself and your family but also your employees and your community.

Sounds great, right? Unfortunately, entrepreneurship is an “easier said than done” concept. As many Americans launch their own businesses, they’re too often met with unexpected barriers to their success: too few funds, a disjointed marketing plan and even the burden of managing taxes and legal documents. As much as people want to become their own boss, starting up a new business is simply not easy. That’s where the franchise model comes in.

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3 Step Process to Sell Your Business without a headache

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While it’s important to understand that selling your business is a serious undertaking and will require a lot of work, it doesn’t have to be a stressful headache. If you are not well prepared sling can be very stressful. What’s more, you’ll get less money for your business than you would have if you’d prepared ahead of time. On the other hand if done properly you can not only sell your business faster and for more money, but also you will have less stress throughout the process. Here is a 3 step process we have identified that helps you accomplish just that.

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