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Should I Stay or Should I Go?: Developing a Successful Transition Strategy

OCT. 26, 2009 08:00:00 AM | BY EDDY GOLDBERG

You've worked hard to build your multi-unit franchise business, and now it's time to step back--not only from the day-to-day operations, but perhaps from the business itself. Is it time to let go? Can you? Will the business continue without you?

Avoiding the Big Five: The Five Biggest Mistakes Franchise Organizations Make

MAY. 11, 2009 08:00:00 AM | BY MEL KLEIMAN

Just to let you know where I'm coming from when I talk about the five biggest mistakes I see franchisors making in today's tough economic times, I've been plying my trade for more than 20 years now, and well over 50 percent of my clients have been among the nation's foremost franchise organizations. I've been in the trenches with them during all kinds of economic scenarios--inflation, recession, expansion, steady-as-she-goes, and a couple of booms and busts.

Unit Performance Report: Franchises in the Beauty Industry

SEP. 21, 2008 08:00:00 AM | FRANDATA

This report compares ten systems in the beauty industry: five in the tanning centers sub-sector and five in the hair care sub-sector. FRANdata examines the initial investment, unit financial performance and the ongoing fees of the systems.

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»	Unit Performance Report: Franchises in the Beauty Industry FRANDATA

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2008 Top 100 Power Zees

SEP. 10, 2008 08:00:00 AM | AREA DEVELOPER MAGAZINE

Originally printed in Area Developer Magazines Issue II 2008, the 2008 Top 100 Power Zees examines the top 100 most successful franchisees by the number of units they operate.

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»	2008 Mega 99 - America's Top Franchisees AREA DEVELOPER MAGAZINE
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