Sun, 22 Nov 2009 08:41:28 PST http://www.allbusiness.com/buying-selling-businesses/franchising-franchise-fee/2976503-1.html AllBusiness.com - Buying a Franchise en-us Copyright 1999-2009 AllBusiness.com All Rights Reserved. http://www.allbusiness.com/asset/image/general_site_image/3472344.gif http://www.allbusiness.com/buying-selling-businesses/franchising-franchise-fee/2976503-1.html 46 144 http://www.allbusiness.com/franchises/12673149-1.html http://www.allbusiness.com/franchises/12673149-1.html One bright spot in retail franchising is growing brighter by the minute: consignment and resale stores. 2009-08-18 http://www.allbusiness.com/franchises/buying-a-franchise/12334333-1.html http://www.allbusiness.com/franchises/buying-a-franchise/12334333-1.html Know everything you need to about red tape, and real estate and hiring trends. 2009-05-19 http://www.allbusiness.com/franchises/12358659-1.html http://www.allbusiness.com/franchises/12358659-1.html One huge benefit for converting an independent business to a franchise is the advantage of being part of a larger system. The owner of an independent heating and air conditioning business shares why he chose to become a franchisee. 2009-06-11 http://www.allbusiness.com/company-activities-management/company-structures-ownership/6630857-1.html http://www.allbusiness.com/company-activities-management/company-structures-ownership/6630857-1.html Interview with Nick Bibby, a franchise expert with the Bibby Group. http://www.allbusiness.com/franchises/buying-a-franchise/12278471-1.html http://www.allbusiness.com/franchises/buying-a-franchise/12278471-1.html Starting a franchise with your spouse can be a great way to run a business together. 2009-04-20 http://www.allbusiness.com/company-activities-management/company-structures-ownership/12357160-1.html http://www.allbusiness.com/company-activities-management/company-structures-ownership/12357160-1.html Today's tough economy doesn't have to put a damper on your dreams of franchise ownership. 2009-06-10 http://www.allbusiness.com/franchises/buying-a-franchise/12278427-1.html http://www.allbusiness.com/franchises/buying-a-franchise/12278427-1.html The first franchisees of Batteries Plus share their story. 2009-04-17 http://www.allbusiness.com/buying-selling-businesses/franchising-franchise-agreement/2975417-1.html http://www.allbusiness.com/buying-selling-businesses/franchising-franchise-agreement/2975417-1.html Learn about the key elements of a standard franchise agreement. 2006-04-05 http://www.allbusiness.com/franchises/buying-a-franchise/12363937-1.html http://www.allbusiness.com/franchises/buying-a-franchise/12363937-1.html The FDD is a treasure trove of information for anyone serious about examining a franchise opportunity. 2009-06-17 http://www.allbusiness.com/3910562-1.html http://www.allbusiness.com/3910562-1.html Need a location for your franchise but short on cash? Here are three ways a landlord can help. 2009-06-18 http://www.allbusiness.com/buying-exiting-businesses/franchising-franchises/2975152-1.html http://www.allbusiness.com/buying-exiting-businesses/franchising-franchises/2975152-1.html Before becoming a franchise owner, be sure the franchisor has a solid training and support program. 2006-03-09 http://www.allbusiness.com/buying-exiting-businesses/franchising-franchises/2975167-1.html http://www.allbusiness.com/buying-exiting-businesses/franchising-franchises/2975167-1.html Be sure to take advantage of the information, education, and assistance that franchise associations provide. 2006-03-10 http://www.allbusiness.com/company-activities-management/company-structures-ownership/12363936-1.html http://www.allbusiness.com/company-activities-management/company-structures-ownership/12363936-1.html When you are buying a franchise, you actually have more power than you may think. 2009-06-17 http://www.allbusiness.com/franchises/buying-a-franchise/12583122-1.html http://www.allbusiness.com/franchises/buying-a-franchise/12583122-1.html If buying a franchise seems like an overwhelming decision, should you use a franchise broker? Here's what to know. 2009-07-29 http://www.allbusiness.com/franchises/12622013-1.html http://www.allbusiness.com/franchises/12622013-1.html Find out what qualities franchisors want when selecting franchisees, and whether you've got what it takes. 2009-08-10 http://www.allbusiness.com/franchises/buying-a-franchise/12673148-1.html http://www.allbusiness.com/franchises/buying-a-franchise/12673148-1.html One franchisee succeeded, one didn't. Here's a closer look at what led to their happy or unhappy endings. 2009-08-18 http://www.allbusiness.com/franchises/12785063-1.html http://www.allbusiness.com/franchises/12785063-1.html As the owner of a franchise, being comfortable with selling can be critical to your success. 2009-08-31 http://www.allbusiness.com/franchises/12399255-1.html http://www.allbusiness.com/franchises/12399255-1.html The recession hasn't slowed down successful hair-care franchises. 2009-07-22 http://www.allbusiness.com/buying-selling-businesses/franchising-franchise-fee/2182-1.html http://www.allbusiness.com/buying-selling-businesses/franchising-franchise-fee/2182-1.html Review an explanation of the costs, so you can estimate your potential investment. 2005-01-04 http://www.allbusiness.com/buying-selling-businesses/franchising-franchise-fee/2197-1.html http://www.allbusiness.com/buying-selling-businesses/franchising-franchise-fee/2197-1.html Get a breakdown of the one-time and ongoing payments related to owning a franchise. 2005-01-04 http://www.allbusiness.com/buying-selling-businesses/purchasing-a-business/2975139-1.html http://www.allbusiness.com/buying-selling-businesses/purchasing-a-business/2975139-1.html Here are some examples and guidelines for estimating your potential investment. 2006-03-08