Franchise Sizzle!
The Franchise and Biz Op Blog

If you are a natural caregiver or have an affinity for older people then a senior care franchise just might be in your future. Comfort Keepers is one that offers more than a hope and a promise.

Comfort Keepers falls into the non-medical home care category. You provide meals, transportation and companionship to elderly people so they can stay in their homes rather than in a nursing or retirement home. There is a huge and expanding market for this type of service as the Baby Boomer generation reaches an age of maturity.

Here’s the low down on this franchise:

• Franchise fee = $32,500 (low investment)
• Total investment range falls between $56,400 and $88,800
• Third party financing is available
• You get exclusive and protected territories
• Progressively reduced royalties as your business grows
• Full training and support
• Free use of proprietary scheduling software for a whole year
• A full range of services you can choose from
• Operational support from professional franchise experts right at your location
• Intensive 8-day training for new franchise owners and managers
• You are never alone in this business

Senior care is a growing segment of business and will continue to grow in the foreseeable future. With your own Comfort Keepers franchise you can be sure you are making a difference in the community that you love and call home.

Restaurant chains have become a staple to the American economy. That’s what makes them such a good business investment. If you are an entrepreneur looking for the next big restaurant chain then try Moe’s Southwest Grill. It was named a Top Ten Restaurant Growth Chain by Restaurant Magazine in 2007.

Other awards Moe’s Southwest Grill has earned are the Gold Award by Consumer’s Choice in Chains Awards in 2008 and, in 2009, the next “It” brand by AOL Business. Backing up a little, in 2006, Entrepreneur Magazine ranked Moe’s the #2 top new franchise and Fast Casual put the company in the “Top 100 Movers and Shakers” category in both 2005 and 2007.

Liquid capital required to invest in Moe’s Southwest Grill is only $150,000. You can get third party financing and the company does provide full training and support. The company also provides marketing materials including local and national targeted efforts as well as point of sale marketing materials. Moe’s is also constantly improving its menu.

The first Moe’s Southwest Grill opened in Atlanta, Ga. in 2000. That means serious franchisees can be confident that the market for Moe’s Southwest Grill isn’t saturated, unlike some other restaurant chains. The franchisor is FOCUS brands, which also operates world class franchises worldwide – bakeries, ice cream stores and even other restaurant chains such as Schlotzsky’s®.

Learn more about Moe’s Southwest Grill’s franchise opportunity at RedHotFranchises.com.

If you live in Texas and you’re wondering whether buying into a franchise is a good thing or not then you’ll be quite happy to know that Texas is a great place to start a franchise. The laws in Texas are quite favorable to businesses of any kind. There’s no state income tax and it’s relatively easy to operate a business. Since the state of Texas doesn’t have many regulatory agencies to look after businesses and franchises you’ll have many rewards.

Plus, the benefits of franchising itself are enough to consider it. With a franchise you don’t have to set up corporation papers in your state. The franchisor has already taken care of the business structure.

But what franchises are available for you in Texas? Plenty, actually.

Here is a partial list of franchises that are available for purchase in Texas. One of these is bound to spark an interest.

• Doctors Express
• Speaking Roses International
• SportClips
• Team America Adjusters, Inc.
• The Goddard School
• Perkins Restaurant & Bakery
• Kid to Kid
• System 4
• AmeriCare Alliance
• Rapid Recovery
• Border Magic
• Aussie Pet Mobile
• Club Z In-Home Tutoring
• Cash Plus Check Cashing
• Anytime Fitness
• Fruti Franchise
• Victory Lane Quick Oil Change

There are plenty more franchises in Texas to choose from. This is just the tip of the iceberg. There are mobile franchises, work-at-home franchises, top 100 franchises, pet franchises, elderly care franchises, maintenance and home improvement franchises and a whole lot more.

All you have to do is choose the right franchise for you. And enjoy living in Texas.

People love sports. Everywhere you go people are either playing or watching sports, but no one wants to play or watch sports in the dark. And the cost of electric lighting is expensive and skyrocketing. That’s what makes glow tents such a great marketing solution and the provider of them the savior of games.

Owning your own glow tents franchise has its benefits. For starters, you can get in for only a $20,000 investment. That’s low compared to other sports franchises.

Another benefit is you’ll be doing something that other people aren’t doing. It’s one of the most unique sports franchises anywhere on the planet. Here’s a list of other benefits to owning your own glow tents franchise:

• The company offers full training and support
• Glow tents are easy and flexible to build
• There are no electric bills
• Structures are easily removed for emergencies
• Innovative concept
• Doesn’t require a lot of skill or hard work to operate; anyone can do it
• No huge list of rules and regulations to follow – in fact, you can create your own
• Choose your own location
• Can be used by large groups at one time
• You can also arrange tournaments and parties

Customers for glow tents include teenagers, young adults, parents, schools, Little League sports teams, professional sports teams, nonprofit organizations, businesses or anyone, group or individual, who may need to rent or buy a take-down facility for sports and other events – even families for family reunions.

You can virtually create your own market anywhere. Your customers will remain physically fit while enjoying the benefit of watching or playing sports at night without the huge cost of electricity. Get more information on owning a glow tents franchise now.

Are you a computer nerd? Like to work on computers? Like to fix problems? Like to be on a winning team? Like to make money? Like questions?

OK, maybe that’s too many in rapid fire. But here’s a deal for you. Nerds We Can Fix That is a low-cost mobile franchise that allows you to do what you love and earn great money doing it.

The franchise fee is only $3,900, compared to $16,000-$50,000 or more to get into similar franchises. You’ll receive full training and support and since the company has only been franchising since 2008, you’re practically on the ground floor. You’ll have your pick of territories.

In today’s marketplace, there is no shortage of customers for computer repair services and the need will only continue to grow. Most businesses today realize the need for computers in conducting operations and as the world moves toward cloud-based computing, that just makes them all the more a necessity. Who are they going to call to repair their hardware when the need arises?

You want them to call you. With Nerds We Can Fix That you have a built in operation ready to go and the support of an organization behind you.

RedHotFranchises.com takes pride in providing great resources for entrepreneurs, franchisors and franchisees alike. We have resources available to meet all of your needs including legal, real estate and website design and development. Here is a short list of franchise resources available if you are looking for a franchise or wanting to franchise your existing business.

• CAMRAC - Video production and marketing. When you’re ready to expand your business, train your franchisees or market your business more powerfully, video production and CD/DVD authoring can take you there.
• Acquireo.com – Buy or sell a business; buy or sell a franchise.
• Art Associates Advertising – When advertising your franchise the effective way is important.
• Franchise management – Because investors need managers.
• Franchise consultants – Our list of consultants consists of some of the top-notch franchise consulting agencies in the country. They’ll help you find the right franchise for you and even assist you in marketing, finding the right location and meeting other mentoring needs for the up-and-coming franchisee.
• Franchise development – From forms to strategic planning, you’ll get real professional help every step of the way.
• Financing – Get the loan you want and deserve.
• Sales coaching – From professional salesmen and trainers to you, you’ll get the best advice on selling your franchise and growing your business.
• The Lease Coach – Expert real estate advice from one of the nation’s leading experts on leasing and contracts.
• Website development – We even have resources to help you design and build a website that reflects your business values and mission.

If you are gay or a lesbian then we have resources for you too. Resources to help you find franchisors who have diversity in mind and will cater to your needs.

RedHotFranchises.com is the leading franchise resource website on the Internet. Stick around and find the right franchise for you.

There are some definite pros and cons to franchising, as with anything. You might be tempted to go on your own and attempt to run your business from the ground up. But it’s not all roses either.

When you are the boss of your own business you often don’t have any support. It’s just you out there. Not only are you responsible for your own success, but you are also responsible for your own failures too. And you have to be your own motivator or the work just won’t get done. Are you disciplined enough to handle being out on your own?

While being a franchise owner also requires a certain level of discipline and you are still responsible to a great degree on your own successes and failures, there is still a certain level of support you can expect from your franchisor. In fact, most franchisors offer training and support for franchisees and in many cases you even get support beyond material support. Some companies help you with marketing, location finding, design and layout of the business and a host of other details.

No one can tell you whether franchising or going on your own is for you. Only you can answer that question. But these are some things you can think about before making your decision. And also consider how much it will cost you to do it yourself versus owning a franchise. Can you get a loan for financing? Can you purchase your own equipment? Do you have the required net worth to buy into the franchise you are interested in?

Be sure to weigh all the pros and cons of franchising and owning your own business before you decide.

If you’re over the age of 60 then you likely remember male only barbershops and hair styling salons. It wasn’t just a place for grooming. It was also a place for fellowship and camaraderie. Now, a new franchise opportunity has arrived to bring back the old male only barbershop and hair salon.

Roosters Men’s Grooming Center is the old-fashioned style barbershop for men with a modern appearance. It’s an idea whose time has come.

With $60,000 you can establish your own business and enter a franchise that is growing and with a bright future. And there are only 30 units right now so you are getting in on the ground floor.

Roosters isn’t looking for the typical hair salon franchisee. They’re looking for professionals to train in service and management. You don’t need any experience in cutting hair and if you are an investor with an eye on the bottom line, that’s fine too.

If you’re looking for an old-fashioned idea with a new twist then Roosters Men’s Grooming Center is the franchise for you.

Early childhood development is one of the most important needs in today’s fast-paced education market. Most families have two working adults, which means that every child in those families needs to have access to an environment that fosters learning and natural development. The Goddard School has built a reputation for being a child care facility that does that well.

According to Entrepreneur Magazine, The Goddard School has been the No. 1 childcare franchise in the U.S. for nine consecutive years. You don’t earn that honor by taking childcare and early child education lightly.

The Goddard School’s corporate headquarters is in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania. The company is making an aggressive attempt to expand all across the country and is seeking qualified franchise owners to help it grow. Here are five reasons you might consider joining The Goddard School team:

1. Market demand for early childhood development is strong and getting stronger.
2. The Goddard School has a proven system of success and offers valuable support to franchise owners.
3. Parents, your customers, receive highly valuable benefits when they do business with you.
4. The Goddard School early childhood education programs meet or exceed accreditation standards.
5. You’ll have lots of opportunities for personal and professional enrichment that leads to satisfaction and a sense of self worth.

If you’re looking for a franchise opportunity in early childhood development then The Goddard School is your best choice.

If you are looking for a business opportunity where you can help people succeed in an otherwise downward economy then Career Agents Network is the right opportunity for you.

With a small investment of only $29,900, you can begin recruiting professionals to high growth industries like renewable energy, healthcare and health IT. And the company will train you.

You don’t need any experience to become a job recruiter. But you do need to have a desire to succeed and the passion for helping others succeed. Healthcare recruiting has been a strong part of this sector for years. Now, renewable energy is another sector that is growing and in need of recruitment experts.

With a single placement you can get 20% to 30% commission on the first year’s salary. So place an executive in a 6-figure salaried position and you’ll earn $20,000 to $30,000 with one placement. How many placements do you need to live on?

Here’s what you get when you sign on to become a career agent:

• 100+ hours of training
• On-site training
• Training specific to a particular industry
• Mentoring program
• Office support
• Software support
• Contracts, operational forms, recruiting presentations and scripts
• Website and comprehensive marketing materials
• Online marketing tools
• Ongoing training

If you think you have what it takes to be a career agent, join Career Agents Network. This is a business opportunity that pays.