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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
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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
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The Next Big Idea? Games2U, A Literal Party on Wheels
Brothers Stuart and David Pikoff retrofit vans and trailers and turn them into mobile party units, complete with video games, laser tag and "human hamster balls." Could this be America's funnest franchise? Continue Reading
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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
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
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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
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Sorry, Snooki: Indoor Tanning Tax Takes Effect
Opponents claim the new tax on indoor tanning, intended to help pay for the health-care reform law, unfairly punishes small businesses. Continue Reading
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Court Case Could Cost Franchises Millions
An upcoming Massachusetts court case will decide whether franchisees are considered independent contractors or employees. Continue Reading
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Buying a Franchise: 5 Things You Need to Know
Franchises can provide aspiring entrepreneurs with the tools and support to build their own businesses. But they're not without risks. How to identify the right opportunities. Continue Reading
