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5 Healthcare Franchises Poised to Grow

Member | Ed Teixeira | Sep 6 | buy

I reviewed franchise concepts in home health care, one of the fastest growing industry segments. Using specific indicators I came up with these five franchises. Read this article to see the franchises that made the list and to learn how they were chosen.

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Keep Shopping if the Franchisor Is Unclear about the Profile of Successful Franchisees

Expert | John Hayes | Sep 6 | buy

First franchisee: “I bought this business so I wouldn’t have to go out and sell door to door. I want to stay behind this cash register and make it ring. And now you’re telling me the business doesn’t work that way?”

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So You're Not Happy with Your Franchise

Member | Steven Belmonte | Sep 6 | hotel

So you are not happy with your franchise and you are thinking about changing flags? Really??? It is a conversation and a personalized reality check that I have with many clients each and every year.

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The Lincoln Highway

Expert | Stan Turkel | Sep 3 | hotel

At Lancaster, Pa., on US 30 we saw one of 3000 concrete Lincoln Highway markers which were placed in 12 states by Boy Scouts in 1928.

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3G Capital to Buy Burger King, Litigation and All

Reporter | Janet Sparks | Sep 2 | food

Burger King bought by 3G Capital for $3.3 billion

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Bruegger's Seeks Sales via Social Media

Reporter | BMM Staff | Aug 24 | trends

A Bruegger's customer uses the local bakery's WiFi to surf the web

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California Sues Tax Lady Roni Deutch for $34M

Reporter | BMM Staff | Aug 23 | service

Founder Roni Deutch photo on front web page of Roni Deutch Tax Service

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Black Enterprise Picks 40 for 2010

Reporter | Don Sniegowski | Sep 8 | buy

Chicken quick service restaurants, franchised

Data:'09 Franchise Times Top 200; chart by BMM

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Health Insurers Plan Hikes- No Impact on Homecare Franchises

Member | Ed Teixeira | Sep 8 | trends

Health insurance companies plan to raise premiums shouldn't impact homecare franchises.

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Private Equity Kelso Acquires Logans Roadhouse

Member | Bob Frankman | Sep 8 | food

Nashville, Tennessee-based Logan’s Roadhouse, which has 214 franchised or company-owned restaurants in its steak house chain, has been sold to Kelso & Co.

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Newspapers Slow Declines in Ads

Member | Ed Teixeira | Sep 8 | trends

Most franchises who advertise have been hearing for years that the newspaper industry is dying, due in great measure to declines in print advertising versus the growth of Internet on-line ads.

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Allsafe Heads To The US

Member | Ray Borradale | Sep 6 | trends

Australian franchisor, Allsafe, is to enter the US subsidized green market after signing a joint venture agreement with United Franchise Group. The plan is to open between 280 and 310 stores under the SuperGreen Solutions brand.

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