Is There a Restaurant Franchise in Your Future? Franchise Insight, 6/9/11

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June 9, 2011 Is There a Franchise Restaurant in Your Future? Food franchise concepts are one of the most successful, profitable sectors of the restaurant industry, says expert John Foley. Here are his 10 reasons on why buying a food franchise may be right for you. Franchisee Moms Share Secrets to Success They cook. They clean. They raise families -- and they run franchises. Despite the challenges of juggling it all, franchisee moms are proving that it is possible to be a successful business owner while raising a family. Alternative Financing Options for Small Business Corporations are extending their payment terms up to 90 days, forcing many small vendors to cover longer cash flow cycles. Alternative financing can help. Franchising and Innovation: Can the Two Go Hand in Hand? The core of any franchise's success is a tried, tested, and perfected system. However, in such a well-oiled machine, is there room for franchisee innovation? Poor Customer Service Is a Business Killer Two-thirds of the customers in a recent Consumer Reports study say they'll walk rather than deal with lousy service -- discount or not. Latest Franchise Rage: Rent-a-Grandma The pitch to potential franchisees is priceless: "Rent-A-Grandma franchises cost less than buying most new cars." And the pitch to customers is even better: "Our Grandmas don't text or tweet while on the job." Hiring Temporary Employees for Your Small Business Temporary workers can help fill a staffing gap during uncertain times, but temps can come with unique management challenges. Here are some helpful tips. See More AllBusiness Franchise Stories   Follow Us

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