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Stork Vision Delivers New Opportunities
Written on 30 Dec, 2008 at 10:16 in Franchise | viewed 2,228 times | 0 Comments
Oftentimes advances in technology will spawn new franchise concepts. In the case of Stork Vision, a high-tech ultrasound prenatal imaging center, the franchisors added a new twist to an old technology. Instead of simple one-dimensional images, Stork Vision provides multi-dimensional,... (Continue reading)
Unique Franchises: Household Names Begin Here
Written on 29 Sep, 2008 at 14:35 in Franchise | viewed 4,334 times | 12 Comments
Finding a profitable franchise can be as simple as looking at world trends and asking questions about what services individuals and businesses will need to make life more convenient or enjoyable.... (Continue reading)
Finding the Right Franchise
Written on 25 Sep, 2008 at 14:13 in Franchise | viewed 4,947 times | 0 Comments
In 2002, Desmond Stanback of Bear, Delaware, was frustrated with the corporate environment. As an information technology executive at J.P. Morgan Chase, he had survived a merger that led to many of his colleagues being laid off or jobs... (Continue reading)
To Franchise or Not to Franchise
Written on 9 Sep, 2008 at 10:42 in Franchise | viewed 1,697 times | 2 Comments
Today's tough economic environment has created heightened interest in an alternative to traditional small business ownership--franchising. The franchise arena can be a rewarding career option for professionals who want a change from corporate America and desire entrepreneurship.... (Continue reading)
A Guide to Franchising
Written on 3 Sep, 2008 at 13:33 in Franchise | viewed 2,827 times | 0 Comments
According to the International Franchise Association (IFA), there are more than 900,000 franchised businesses representing 85 different industries, including business and personal services, food, travel, and real estate. A 2008 study conducted by PricewaterhouseCoopers reports franchises generate $2.3 trillion. Franchising... (Continue reading)
B.E.’s Most Affordable Franchises 2008
Written on 1 Sep, 2008 at 10:21 in Franchise | viewed 33,780 times | 14 Comments
Each year, BLACK ENTERPRISE identifies the best franchising opportunities for African Americans. This year, to spotlight the stars, BE has not only identified the hottest sectors poised to flourish in years to come, but also sought out franchisors with active... (Continue reading)
On a Lonely Highway
As the owner of one of the nation's first RV rental companies, Las Vegas-based Bates International Motor Home Rental Systems Inc. (www.batesintl.com), Bate had no companies to look to for guidance. She enjoyed the benefits of being the first to... (Continue reading)
A Whopper of a Franchise
Written on 4 Jul, 2008 at 10:00 in Franchise | viewed 1,658 times | 3 Comments
Charles H. "Chuck" James III continues to reposition his family-owned company into the quick-service restaurant business.... (Continue reading)
