How I Improved Employee Satisfaction

By On January 25, 2010 · 5 Comments

As franchisees, we are all tolled with dealing with predefined systems and operations. One thing that we do have a lot of control over is who we hire. Employees are the front-line face of my business. Therefore, I make sure that my team is satisfied with work and feels that they are valuable. One new [...]

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Getting on our Bandwagon?

By On October 10, 2009 · Leave a Comment

Looks like even some bigger names are realizing that franchising is not all its been cracked up to be.

That its not the easy, never fail, cookie cutter works approach that franchisers are trying to sell you. Though franchisespeak.com has been saying it for quite a while now, its nice to see some validation. [...]

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I didn’t count the gray areas

By On October 3, 2009 · Leave a Comment

Does look like several have shut down recently. Can’t find out any info on why, exactly when they closed. Can’t see this franchise lasting much longer with all thses closings.

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Lost your Job? – Have you thought about a Franchise?

By On July 3, 2009 · 10 Comments

Many people use a job loss as a time to reevaluate their entire career. Some change industries, job functions or relocate. There are quite a few people who use the unplanned break to start a company, some choosing to buy a franchise. Owning a franchise can be an expensive endeavor and requires

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Coffee Republic

By On June 24, 2009 · Leave a Comment

Anyone thinking of investing or buying a franchise in Coffee Republic – BEWARE – Do vast research and then do it again. See the bulletin boards on www.advfn.com. Ask the main question and get proof – HOW MANY FRANCHISEE HAVE BEEN SUCCESSFUL OVER THE LAST THREE YEARS? How many stores have been repossessed over the [...]

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