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Is 7-Eleven's Free Slurpee Day Good for Business?
Last year, 7-Eleven reported a 38 percent increase in Slurpee sales on Free Slurpee Day, but some franchisees don't see the sales jump. Continue Reading
Franchises
We Do Lines
We Do Lines: No, It's Not What You Think
We Do Lines literally paints lines in parking lots. How three guys took a clever name and a simple concept and built a successful company with franchises up and down the East Coast. Continue Reading
Marine Veteran Wins Sears Store in National Contest
Edward Schrank, winner of the Sears "Operation Stores and Stripes" contest for military veterans, opens his new location this weekend. Continue Reading
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Digital Photo Academy's Richard Rabinowitz: Helping America Take Better Snapshots
Richard Rabinowitz helps thousands of students across the country learn the ins and outs of digital photography -- all from the comfort of his New York apartment. Continue Reading
Steve Strauss
Where to Find Free Help for Your Business
From SCORE to the Small Business Administration, there are plenty of organizations that provide tools and resources at little or no cost to help your business grow. Continue Reading
Psycho Donuts
Made in the USA: Doughnuts with an Edge
From organic offerings to creme brulee crullers, independent doughnut shops are reinventing the breakfast favorite and giving the likes of Dunkin' Donuts a run for their money. Continue Reading
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Survey Says: Happy Days are Here Again... Maybe
New research reveals some promising news for restaurant franchises and the overall health of the small-business economy. Continue Reading
AOL
Ask Rod, Episode 13: Should I Find a Partner?
Executive Editor Rod Kurtz helps a seasonal business diversify and advises a disgruntled employee. Plus, Barry impostors! Continue Reading
Tim Hortons Franchise Spotlight
Coffee and doughnut franchise Tim Hortons has dominated the Canadian market and now the company has its sites set on Dunkin' Donuts and the rest of the U.S. Read more about Tim Hortons franchises. Continue Reading
Bonus Building Care
If you're in the market for your own commercial cleaning service, Bonus Building Care may be for you. This low cost, home-based janitorial company is one of the fastest growing franchises in the country. Continue Reading
What Is a Franchise Fee?
If you're investigating franchises, you'll definitely be reading about franchise fees. Find out what they are and why you'll need to pay them. Continue Reading
The Associated Press
No Soup For You! Or Is There?
Al Yeganeh, who inspired the "Soup Nazi" character on Seinfeld, has reopened his original soup stand in New York. Continue Reading
AOL
27 Million and Counting: Nick Friedman, College Hunks Hauling Junk
Meet Nick Friedman, the president of College Hunks Hauling Junk, a Tampa, Fla.-based junk removal company. Continue Reading
Curves Falls Flat, Closes More Fitness Clubs
The popular women's health-club company closed 1,000 franchise locations in 2009. Continue Reading
Apple
Smartphone App Brings Innovation to Takeout
Want to order dinner with a few thumb clicks? Snapfinger makes it easy for hungry people on the go to order takeout straight from their phones and it may be coming to a franchise near you. Continue Reading
