Franchise Articles

10 Sure Fire Ways to Spot a Killer Franchise

Franchising is the fastest and least risky way to achieve the dream of owning your own business. But to be successful, you have to choose a killer franchise that stands behind you and gives you everything you need to get going. more »

Why Buy a Franchise?

If you are committed to having your own business, there is another option: you can buy a franchise. more »

How to Buy a Franchise?

How to buy a Franchise more »

Franchise Lingo

Thinking About Buying a Franchise? Get a Better Understanding of Franchising Lingo more »

How to Use This Site

How to Use RedHotFrancises.com more »

How Much Can I Make?

How Much Money Can I Make? more »

RED HOT goes live Aug 1st

Red Hot Franchises.com will have its big Debut on August 1, 2007. In the meantime the site is operational as a soft opening more »

What is a Franchise?

Understanding the Franchise: Points to Consider Before Going Into Business for Yourself more »

Ask For Expert Advice.....

My franchise consultant helped me to figure out what I wanted and then got me connected with the right franchisors. more »

The Franchise Company Investigation Process

Detailed steps neccessary to evaluate a franchise opportunity more »

Questions To Ask A Franchisor And Their Franchisees

Important Questions to ask both a franchisor and their franchisees prior to purchasing a franchise. more »

Gearing Up

It was no small feat for the Russian-born couple, but Pavel and Oksana Stroh opened Pennsylvania´s first Mr. Transmission/Milex Complete Car Care center last month on Route 13 in Bristol. more »

Where can I buy a Starbucks Franchise ? (hint, you can’t)

Judging by the volume of queries made in search engines and forums, many people aspire to the status of Starbucks franchisee. If you´re one of them, you´re out of luck. Almost every Starbucks outlet is a wholly company-owned and operated venture. (Exceptions are institutions at places like airports that operate through a license agreement.). Fortunately, this doesn´t mean you have to give up your dreams of owning a coffee shop franchise. A host of attractive alternatives exist in the lucrative coffee shop franchise market, many of which are giving Starbucks a run for its money. more »

The Coffee Addition

The Forza Coffee Company label was born from a combined passion for Italy, the love of coffee, and the pursuit of making a difference in the three units within our communities. more »

Buy the Right Franchise

It is important to select a franchise that clicks! more »

A Fitness Market Niche.....

The niche market of express circuit training for men with a franchisor that will support you and have an interest in your growth. Express Train Fitness for Men® is designed and operated around these concepts. more »

Get Rich in 2007

Synergy HomeCare is a franchise business opportunity that provides in-home, non-medical care to individuals requiring daily living assistance. more »

Emotional Fulfillment – Controlling Your Own Destiny

We all have a right to be happy" more »

Car Fan Buys Auto Repair Shop

The allure of cars and a good investment opportunity drove John Vince to buy a transmission repair shop on Cincinnati´s West Side. more »

His watchword is strength

The Gig Harbor company he founded operates 15 outlets, both company-owned and franchised. All growth has been in the South Sound area – from Tumwater to Auburn, from Bonney Lake to Gig Harbor, with Tacoma, University Place and Lakewood in between – and Carpenter has plans to expand to other states. more »

If not for a wrong turn, Charley’s Grilled Subs might not exist.

Charley´s Grilled Subs more »

Franchised Business Opportunity for You!

A $70 Billion Industry on the Cusp of Even More Explosive Growth!! more »

Fitness franchises for EVERY body.

Obesity is a problem. The only real solution is a combination of diet and exercise. And, when you get right down to it, it is exercise that makes the difference between the success and failure of a diet. more »

Franchising Trends for 2007

Take a look at what is going on in the Franchise Marketplace. more »

E-Commerce Times Publishes article written by AIS Media on Best Practices of Email Marketing

If you´re not sure whether or not a new promotion will work, one of the best ways to test your concept is via e-mail. With an e-mail marketing application, it´s easy to split your list into several small lists and test multiple promotions simultaneously. more »

Email Marketing Brings a Faster Return on Investment.

89% Of American Restaurants Now Have Websites 68% of American Restaurants Now Use Internet To Attract Customers Email Marketing Now Tied With Traditional Advertising In Reaching Customers more »

Keep on Truckin – Why Automotive Franchises are Smoking HOT!

People love their cars and trucks. Cars and trucks aren´t just a way of getting from here to there, they´re a symbol. That´s part of the reason why automotive franchises are hot. more »

Franchisee’s Guide to Restaurant and Retail Store Site Selection and Development

Real estate site selection for a new store or restaurant is much more complex than selecting a place to build a home or buying an existing building. You will need a diverse team of real estate development professionals to aid in your success. more »

10 Steps To Owning A Franchise.

To succeed in franchising, you have to be more than just an entrepreneur at heart: you need to have a passion for the venture you plan to undertake.... more »

Financing a Franchise?

There are two very different kinds of financing of franchisees: One is direct financing of franchisees by franchisors; the other is indirect, where third parties are actually doing the financing. more »

What is the UFOC?

The purpose of the Franchise Rule (manifested in the UFOC) was to provide enough information so the prospective franchisee could make an informed decision about purchasing the franchise more »

UFOC - Individual State Requirements

The following "filing states" currently have additional requirements above and beyond the requirements of the FTC: more »

Buying a Foreign Franchise Not Offered in Your Country

If you live in Canada, the U.S., or Europe and want to purchase a foreign franchise, here are some points to consider before submitting your application more »

The 10 Commandments of Franchise Sales

A summary of do´s and dont´s for franchise sales people more »

Why Should I Utilize a Franchise Broker?

In researching a franchise opportunity should you use a Franchise Consultant or Franchise Broker? more »

Where To Get The Latest Information About Franchises and Business Opportunities

Franchise Directories can be an enormous help to the prospective business owner. more »

Franchise Or Business Opportunity?

In most cases, the distinction between a franchise and a business opportunity is easily identified – brand recognition can point you towards a franchise opportunity more »

How Many Franchises Make You Own a Dog?

BLACK DAWG SEALCOAT®, New England’s Premier Asphalt Maintenance Company. All Franchisees must either own a black dog or sponsor one for a deserving child, family or service organization. more »

Can Quitters Be Big Winners?

Corporate America can be frustrating, especially to those of us who haven´t been groomed for those elusive executive positions. That´s why, more and more often, white collar and blue collar workers alike dream of quitting the corporate America rat race and going into business for themselves. more »

Franchise Opportunities

In a country where just about everyone at some point in time has considered making a run at having his or her own business, there are now a world of business opportunities which currently await you in the trade fields. more »

Franchise Information

There is an abundance of literature and text available for you to comb through as you seek the final word on the best franchise information which is available to you. more »

Franchise Research

This same franchise research can also help you narrow the field as you make your final considerations. more »

Small Business Expansion: Franchising a Business Nationwide

Small Business Expansion: Franchising a Business Nationwide more »

Could Franchising Be the Way to Go?

Could Franchising Be the Way to Go? more »

Franchising: The Perfect Recipe for Small Business Success?

Starting a business always involves risk, but few entrepreneurs know just how much can be at stake when starting a new business. more »

Franchises Offer Attractive Business Ownership Option

A franchise business model provides product, trade names, operating procedures and generally whatever is needed for a business to function. A franchise is modeled on other businesses that have proven themselves successful in other similar markets. more »

How to Pick a Winning Franchise

There are so many important factors to consider when it comes to franchising. If you are thinking about buying into a franchise, you must invest the time into research everything you need to know more »