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blogs (19)Links of web logs relating to franchise
blog writing advice (1)Advice and resources on writing and publishing on the Net
ceo interviews (24)Interviews of franchise CEOs in audio stream, podcast, video and written format.
journals (11)franchise and small business journals dedicated to help find the right franchise for buyers or provide management advice for small business owners.
legal beagles (3)links of legal issues and advice for buying and running a franchise
money (7)links involving financing and capital concerns of a franchise
If a franchise system is eligible and hence listed in this franchise registry, you will receive expedited franchise loan processing through the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA).
A calculation tool from Hotel & Motel Magazine that conducts a comparative analysis of hotel franchise companies based on the fees they charge. The Hotel Franchise Fee Calculator calculates royalty, reservation, marketing, frequent traveler, miscellaneous fees and more.
Small Business Administration's list of preferred community lenders.
For the 3rd time this year, CNN.com/Money has run this article on franchising featuring some franchisees, and a quote by Franpro.
Good reading, especially for those just starting their franchise research!
Franpro
[Video 2:01 min] Street.com tv looks at the pros and cons of running a franchise in a publicly traded franchise. A Domino's franchisee offers his opinion on the difference.
Professors Linda Canina and Steven A. Carvell of Cornell's The Center for Hospitality Research show that restaurants, particularly owner-operator firms, have more favorable short-term financing terms.
Link below leads to an 18 page pdf file (free registration needed)
Static ratios, such as the current ratio or the quick ratio, make restaurants seem like poor risks. An accurate evaluation of short-term liquidity may improve restaurants' cost of short-term financing, overall financing costs, and required returns from equity investors.
Will the world stop, if the US goes into a full blown R_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _?
research and studies (38)Here are government, academic and organizational studies and resources on franchises for potential franchise buyers and franchise owners.
top franchises ranked (10)These are rankings and awards of franchises and franchise systems by various magazines or organizations.
who's looking out for you? (29)Organizations and associations that help franchise owners and buyers.
other (16)other links relating to franchising that do not fit in any other of the listed categories.
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