AOL Small Business http://smallbusiness.aol.com AOL Small Business http://smallbusiness.aol.com/media/feedlogo.gif AOL Small Business http://smallbusiness.aol.com en-us Copyright 2013 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/Is 7-Eleven's Free Slurpee Day Good for Business?http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/07/11/is-7-elevens-free-slurpee-day-good-for-business/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/07/11/is-7-elevens-free-slurpee-day-good-for-business/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/07/11/is-7-elevens-free-slurpee-day-good-for-business/#commentsFiled under: , , , ,

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.

 

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]]>7-Eleven7-Eleven franchisees7-Eleven SlurpeeFree Slurpee DayNewsAlicia Ciccone2011-07-11T14:30:00+00:00We Do Lines: No, It's Not What You Thinkhttp://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/04/18/we-do-lines-no-its-not-what-you-think/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/04/18/we-do-lines-no-its-not-what-you-think/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/04/18/we-do-lines-no-its-not-what-you-think/#commentsFiled under: , , , , , , , ,

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.

 

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]]>best business namesbest company namesbusiness namesChris Couricompany namesDan RellaEntrepreneur Spotlightfranchisesparking lotsparking lots paintingparking lots stripingstarting a businessTom Darrowunique business ideasGeoff Williams2011-04-18T18:30:00+00:00Marine Veteran Wins Sears Store in National Contesthttp://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/03/11/marine-veteran-wins-sears-store-in-contest/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/03/11/marine-veteran-wins-sears-store-in-contest/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/03/11/marine-veteran-wins-sears-store-in-contest/#commentsFiled under: , , ,

Edward Schrank, winner of the Sears "Operation Stores and Stripes" contest for military veterans, opens his new location this weekend.

 

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]]>military veteransSearsSears contestSears ownershipveteran contestsveteran programsTamara Schweitzer Raben2011-03-11T18:00:00+00:00Digital Photo Academy's Richard Rabinowitz: Helping America Take Better Snapshotshttp://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/02/27/digital-photo-academys-richard-rabinowitz-helping-america-take/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/02/27/digital-photo-academys-richard-rabinowitz-helping-america-take/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/02/27/digital-photo-academys-richard-rabinowitz-helping-america-take/#commentsFiled under: , , , , , , , ,

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.

 

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]]>CanonDigital Photo Academydigital photographydigital photosDPAEntrepreneur SpotlightNikonphoto basicsphoto tipsphotography classesphotography tipsstarting a businessunique business ideasLauren Drell2011-02-27T21:00:00+00:00Where to Find Free Help for Your Businesshttp://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/02/24/where-to-find-free-help-for-your-business/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/02/24/where-to-find-free-help-for-your-business/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/02/24/where-to-find-free-help-for-your-business/#commentsFiled under: , , , , , ,

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.

 

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]]>business advicebusiness toolsBusiness TrendsChamber of Commercehow to start a businessKen YanceySBASBDCSCOREsmall business advicesmall business toolsstarting a businessSteve StraussSteve Strauss2011-02-24T09:00:00+00:00Made in the USA: Doughnuts with an Edgehttp://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/02/22/made-in-the-usa-doughnuts-with-an-edge/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/02/22/made-in-the-usa-doughnuts-with-an-edge/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/02/22/made-in-the-usa-doughnuts-with-an-edge/#commentsFiled under: , , , , , , , , ,

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.

 

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]]>best donut shopsbest donutsdonut franchisesdonut shopsdonutsDoughnut PlantdoughnutsDunkin DonutsKrispy KremeMade in the USAMighty O DonutsPsycho Donutsstarting a businessTim Hortonsunique business ideasLaura Tiffany2011-02-22T15:00:00+00:00Survey Says: Happy Days are Here Again... Maybehttp://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/02/22/survey-says-happy-days-are-here-again-maybe/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/02/22/survey-says-happy-days-are-here-again-maybe/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/02/22/survey-says-happy-days-are-here-again-maybe/#commentsFiled under: , , , , ,

New research reveals some promising news for restaurant franchises and the overall health of the small-business economy.

 

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]]>best franchisesBusiness Trendsconsumer optimismconsumer spendingcredit cardsdining outeating outfinancial servicesfranchisesIFAInternational Franchise AssociationrestaurantsRieva LesonskySmall Business Authoritysmall business statsSurvey SaysRieva Lesonsky2011-02-22T11:30:00+00:00Ask Rod, Episode 13: Should I Find a Partner?http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2010/08/23/ask-rod-episode-13-should-i-find-a-partner/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2010/08/23/ask-rod-episode-13-should-i-find-a-partner/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2010/08/23/ask-rod-episode-13-should-i-find-a-partner/#commentsFiled under: , , , , , , , , ,

Executive Editor Rod Kurtz helps a seasonal business diversify and advises a disgruntled employee. Plus, Barry impostors!

 

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]]>Ask Rodbonusesemployee managementfinding a partnerfranchisesHRpartnershipsrunning a businessseasonal businessesRod Kurtz2010-08-23T23:00:00+00:00Tim Hortons Franchise Spotlighthttp://smallbusiness.aol.com/2010/08/04/tim-hortons-franchise-spotlight/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2010/08/04/tim-hortons-franchise-spotlight/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2010/08/04/tim-hortons-franchise-spotlight/#commentsFiled under:

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.

 

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]]>coffee franchisefast food franchise opportunityTim Hortonstim hortons franchisetim hortons franchise for saletim hortons franchise informationtim hortons franchiseetim hortons franchisestim hortons franchisingtim hortons locationsJanean Chun2010-08-04T01:29:00+00:00Bonus Building Carehttp://smallbusiness.aol.com/2010/08/03/bonus-building-care/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2010/08/03/bonus-building-care/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2010/08/03/bonus-building-care/#commentsFiled under:

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.

 

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]]>Bonus Building Carebuilding cleaning servicebusiness cleaning servicescleaning services officecommercial cleanerscommercial cleaning businesscommercial cleaning companiescommercial cleaning franchiseindustrial cleaning servicesjanitorial cleaning servicejanitorial companiesGeoff Williams2010-08-03T13:15:00+00:00What Is a Franchise Fee?http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2010/08/03/what-is-a-franchise-fee/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2010/08/03/what-is-a-franchise-fee/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2010/08/03/what-is-a-franchise-fee/#commentsFiled under:

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.

 

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]]>franchise costfranchise costsfranchise feefranchise feesfranchise fees and royaltiesfranchisesfranchising feefranchising feesglossarytypical franchise feesGeoff Williams2010-08-03T10:35:00+00:00No Soup For You! Or Is There?http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2010/07/21/no-soup-for-you-or-is-there/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2010/07/21/no-soup-for-you-or-is-there/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2010/07/21/no-soup-for-you-or-is-there/#commentsFiled under: , , , , , , , , ,

Al Yeganeh, who inspired the "Soup Nazi" character on Seinfeld, has reopened his original soup stand in New York.

 

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]]>Al YeganehNewsno soup for youOriginal SoupManSeinfeldSeinfeld Soup NaziLauren Drell2010-07-21T12:15:00+00:0027 Million and Counting: Nick Friedman, College Hunks Hauling Junkhttp://smallbusiness.aol.com/2010/07/20/27-million-and-counting-nick-friedman-college-hunks-hauling-ju/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2010/07/20/27-million-and-counting-nick-friedman-college-hunks-hauling-ju/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2010/07/20/27-million-and-counting-nick-friedman-college-hunks-hauling-ju/#commentsFiled under: , , , , ,

Meet Nick Friedman, the president of College Hunks Hauling Junk, a Tampa, Fla.-based junk removal company.

 

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]]>27 Million and CountingCollege Hunks Hauling Junkfranchisesjunk removalNick Friedmanrunning a businessShark Tankstarting a businesstrash removalSmall Business Staff2010-07-20T17:15:00+00:00Curves Falls Flat, Closes More Fitness Clubshttp://smallbusiness.aol.com/2010/07/19/curves-falls-flat-closes-more-fitness-clubs/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2010/07/19/curves-falls-flat-closes-more-fitness-clubs/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2010/07/19/curves-falls-flat-closes-more-fitness-clubs/#commentsFiled under: , , , , , ,

The popular women's health-club company closed 1,000 franchise locations in 2009.

 

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]]>buying a franchiseCurves health clubsCurves locationsfitness clubsfranchisesNewswomens fitnessRachel Leven2010-07-19T13:45:00+00:00Smartphone App Brings Innovation to Takeouthttp://smallbusiness.aol.com/2010/06/04/smartphone-app-brings-innovation-to-takeout/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2010/06/04/smartphone-app-brings-innovation-to-takeout/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2010/06/04/smartphone-app-brings-innovation-to-takeout/#commentsFiled under: , , , , , , , , , , ,

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.

 

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]]>appBusiness TrendsCalifornia Pizza Kitchendeliverye-commercefoodKudzu InteractiveMobileOutback SteakhouserestaurantssmartphoneSnapfingerSubwaytakeoutJulia L. Rogers2010-06-04T18:00:00+00:00The Franchise 500's Top 10 Food Franchiseshttp://smallbusiness.aol.com/2010/05/25/the-franchise-500s-top-10-food-franchises/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2010/05/25/the-franchise-500s-top-10-food-franchises/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2010/05/25/the-franchise-500s-top-10-food-franchises/#commentsFiled under: , ,

Even if you thought entrepreneurship wasn't for you, these new top ranked food franchises may be just what you've been craving. Get all the information you need here to feed your need for a new business venture.

 

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]]>food franchisefranchise-500subway franchiseSmall Business Staff2010-05-25T17:05:00+00:00Made in the USA: The Anti-Starbucks Revolutionhttp://smallbusiness.aol.com/2010/05/12/made-in-the-usa-the-anti-starbucks-revolution/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2010/05/12/made-in-the-usa-the-anti-starbucks-revolution/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2010/05/12/made-in-the-usa-the-anti-starbucks-revolution/#commentsFiled under: , , , , , , ,

Independent coffee artisans-turned-entrepreneurs have found success by offering an alternative to the big national chains.

 

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]]>coffeecoffee shopcoffeehousefair tradeHoward Schultzindependent retailersMade in the USAorganicStarbucksunique business ideasCharlotte Jensen2010-05-12T14:00:00+00:00Camp Bow Wow: The Accidental $40 Million Franchisehttp://smallbusiness.aol.com/2010/05/11/camp-bow-wow-the-accidental-40-million-franchise/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2010/05/11/camp-bow-wow-the-accidental-40-million-franchise/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2010/05/11/camp-bow-wow-the-accidental-40-million-franchise/#commentsFiled under: , , , , ,

After losing her first husband in a plane crash and divorcing her second, Heidi Ganahl decided to dust off an old business plan for a pet day care facility. Today, Camp Bow Wow boasts some 200 franchises and $40 million in revenue.

 

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]]>Camp Bow Wowdoggie day carefranchisefranchisingHeidi Ganahlnew opportunitiespet day carepet servicesDarren Dahl2010-05-11T22:30:00+00:00Court Case Could Cost Franchises Millionshttp://smallbusiness.aol.com/2010/05/11/court-case-could-cost-franchises-millions/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2010/05/11/court-case-could-cost-franchises-millions/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2010/05/11/court-case-could-cost-franchises-millions/#commentsFiled under: , , , ,

An upcoming Massachusetts court case will decide whether franchisees are considered independent contractors or employees.

 

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]]>Coverall North Americaemployeesfranchiseesfranchisersfranchisesindependent contractorslawsuitMassachusettsJulia L. Rogers2010-05-11T12:30:00+00:00The Franchise 500's Top 10 Global Franchiseshttp://smallbusiness.aol.com/2010/05/11/the-franchise-500s-top-10-global-franchises/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2010/05/11/the-franchise-500s-top-10-global-franchises/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2010/05/11/the-franchise-500s-top-10-global-franchises/#commentsFiled under: ,

These franchises are known throughout the world for good reason. Check out Entrepreneur's top 10 picks.

 

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