Franchises - Resources for Entrepreneurs - Gaebler Ventures

There are hundreds of franchise opportunities available, and franchising can be a great way to get started in business. These articles provide all the information you need to find and buy a franchise.

Articles on Franchising

Buying a Franchise. Purchasing a franchise accelerates the road to entrepreneurship, giving you a strong support network and allowing you to sell goods and services that are in demand with instant name recognition.
How Franchises Work. This article helps you understand your obligations as a franchise owner, how to shop for franchise opportunities, and

Before Buying a Franchise. When shopping for franchise opportunities, it's important to identify those that best suit your interests, finances, and desired lifestyle.
Franchise Due Diligence. Like any other investment, purchasing a franchise is a risk. Learn how to ask the right questions before you invest.
Franchising My Business. How do I franchise my business? What's involved with franchising my business?
How to Franchise a Business. Wondering how to franchise a business? An existing company can gain significant benefits by franchising their operation.
Franchising Process. This five-part article walks you through the steps you need to take to start franchising.
Franchise Versus Business Opportunity. What's the difference between a franchise opportunity and a business opportunity? We explain the differences between franchise opportunities and business opportunities.
Costs of Franchise Ownership. How much do franchises cost? Franchise costs are typically well documented, but each franchise has different cost structures.
Franchise Law. Franchise law keeps franchises in check, making sure that franchisees are not ripped off. This article gives a quick overview of the key franchising laws that are designed to protect you.
Financing for Franchises. Wondering how to finance a franchise purchase? Finding financing for franchises is difficult because many lenders are hesitant to finance franchises.
Franchise Tradeshows. Franchise tradeshows are an excellent way to compare and contrast franchise opportunities. This is the best way to shop for franchise opportunities.
Evaluating Franchise Opportunities. Franchising statistics show that the success rate for franchise-owned businesses is very high, but not all franchises are created equal.
Franchisees Versus Licensees. What's the difference between franchising and licensing? This article compares and contrasts franchisees versus licensees.
Credit and Franchise Purchasing. Credit and franchise purchasing don't necessarily go hand in hand. We explain what lenders look at when deciding whether to give you a loan for a franchise.
Growth Trends in Franchising. Take a sneak peek at the hottest franchising trends. Some franchise opportunities are booming while other franchise offerings are slowing down.
Opportunities in International Franchising. International franchising can be risky but there's a world of opportunity out there. We explain the differences between international franchising and domestic franchising.
Franchise Contracts. The franchise contract is a very important document. As a legal commitment binding on both the franchisor and franchisee, it defines every aspect of the franchisor-franchisee relationship.

Benefits of Owning A Franchise. Franchise opportunities let you go into business for yourself, but not by yourself. Compared to starting a business from scratch, that's a huge advantage.
Disadvantages of Franchise Ownership. Franchises are great but there are some drawbacks. In this article, we discuss some of the disadvantages of franchising.
Why Franchises Fail. Wondering why franchises fail? You're odds of entrepreneurial success increase when you franchise, but franchises fail more often than you'd think.
Selling My Franchise. I'm interested in selling my franchise. How do I sell a franchise? -- that's an inquiry we recently got from a visitor to our Resources for Entrepreneurs site.
Protecting My Franchise Territory. Exclusive territories in the franchising industry give franchises assurance that a direct competitor won't open up from them just a couple of blocks away.
Franchising Scams. Franchising scams still exist despite laws that attempt to eliminate franchising and business opportunity scams. Don't be a foolish franchisee!
How to Franchise. I want to learn how to franchise my business. How does one franchise a business? It's no surprise that that's one of the most common questions we get.
Five Franchise Opportunities To Watch. What are the best franchises? That's an impossible question to answer since every franchise opportunity is different and the best franchise opportunity for you might be the worst franchise opportunity for someone else.
Staffing a Franchise. Staffing a franchise? After buying a franchise, you'll need people with ambition and talent to grow the business with you.
Franchising Mistakes. Franchising mistakes can be avoided if you anticipate them. For entrepreneurs who are considering buying a franchise, this article on the most common franchising mistakes is a must-read article.
Franchising Pros and Cons. Why buy a franchise? The main reason is that you can benefit from the advantages of franchising. Is it a no-brainer? Absolutely not! The grass isn't always greener on the other side.
Common Franchisee Mistakes. Franchisee mistakes can doom a franchise, even when the franchising concept itself is solid. If you bought a franchise in the past or are considering buying a franchise, you'll want to be sure to avoid our top five franchisee mistakes.
Questions to Ask Franchisors. Looking for questions to ask a franchisor before franchising? You've come to the right place! If your franchisor doesn't provide good answers to these questions, it's time to look for another franchise concept.
Franchise Marketing Support. Buying a franchise? Don't assume that the franchisor will handle all of the franchise marketing for you. As a franchise owner, you need to think through what it takes to excel at marketing a franchise.
How to Get More Franchisees. Marketing a franchise to franchisees is easy. If you are a franchisor and you are struggling to acquire new franchisees, this is a must-read article.
Buying an Existing Franchise. Buying a franchise is a smart move but buying an existing franchised business from an experienced franchisee is even smarter. We offer some entrepreneurial advice on how to approach buying an existing franchise.
Franchising and Veterans. When buying a franchise, military veterans can tap into various entrepreneurial assistance programs for veterans. With your military training and discipline, running a franchise will be easier for you than it is for most. Still, you'll want to tap into the help offered by these excellent veteran franchise programs.
Detecting Franchising Scams. Franchising sounds like a great way to start an entrepreneurial career, but be aware that franchising scams abound. If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is.
Multi-Unit Franchising. Multi-unit franchising is viewed by many as the true path to riches for franchisees. Why open a single franchise when you can open more than one?
Secrets to Franchising Success. Starting a franchise is difficult, especially without knowing the basics. These secrets will not only show you how to run a successful franchise, but also how to grow as fast as the pros do.
Franchising My Company. Is your company on the verge of expansion, but you are unable to do so due to lack of capital? Check out how franchising the company can help!
The Franchise Outlook in The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. This article exhibits the phenomenal opportunities and current scenario of the franchise industry in Saudi Arabia.
ATM Franchises. Want to own an ATM machine? If you are interested in ATM machine franchises, we help you to learn everything you need to know.
Automotive Franchises. This article on automotive franchises discusses car parts franchises, auto repair franchises, oil change franchises, transmission and brake repair franchises, windshield repair franchises, car wash franchises, and car rental franchises.
Business Services Franchises. Business services franchises are perfect for entrepreneurs who've been active with business services working for somebody else and now want to go out on their own.
Carpet Care Franchises. Looking for information on carpet care franchises? You've come to the right place! We discuss carpet cleaning franchises in-depth.
Childrens Franchises. Kid-related franchises are awesome and we've got the scoop on some great kid franchises.
Cleaning and Maintenance Franchises. You can clean up with cleaning and maintenance franchises. We discuss important consideration to take into account when evaluating cleaning franchises.
Coffee Shop Franchises. Starbucks, It's a Grind, and Caribou, to name a few. This franchising article discusses things to consider when buying coffee shop franchises.
Commercial Hygiene Franchises. We look at the top commercial hygiene franchises and things to consider when evaluating these franchise opportunities.
Computer and Internet Franchises. In an increasingly technical world, computer and internet franchises offer an excellent way to keep up with the times and make a good living in the process.
Construction Franchises. Looking to build a better future? Construction franchises might be the way to go!
Dry Cleaning and Laundry Franchises. As long as there are shirts, there will be dry cleaners. We give you a laundry list of things to consider before buying dry cleaning and laundry franchises.
eBay Franchises. eBay franchises are one of the hottest new franchise trends as entrepreneurs race to become the eBay middleman of choice.
Environmental Franchises. Environmental franchises can help you see the green. Powered by demand for a clean and healthy living environment, environmental franchises offer great franchise opportunities.
Fast Food Franchises. We serve up some good information on fast food franchises. Which fast food franchise is right for you? That depends.
Financial Services Franchises. Looking for financial services franchises? Why not make money while working with money? There are some fantastic financial services franchise opportunities out there.
Hair and Beauty Franchises. Want to own a hair salon? Some hair and beauty franchises are a cut abouve the rest. How can you tell which are the best hair and beauty franchises?
Health and Fitness Franchises. Health and fitness franchises are riding a wave of popularity as more people look at how they can lead healthier lives.
Home Decorating Franchises. When evaluating home decorating franchises, there are a few important things to consider. Raad this article if you are interested in interior decorating franchise oppportunities.
Home Inspection Franchises. We help you inspect home inspection franchises, with an inside look at what you need to consider before buying a home inspection franchise and a few suggestions on home inspection franchises that are worth evaluating.
Home Services Franchises. The need for reliable, in-home services is on the rise, and that's paving the way for some great franchise opportunities in home services franchises.
Hotel Franchises. Looking for hotel franchises? We discuss a few things to consider before buying hotel franchises.
Ice Cream Shop Franchises. We give you the inside scoop on things to consider before buying an ice cream shop franchise, and we highlight a few ice cream shop franchises that we think are interesting.
International Franchises. International franchises have become one of the fastest-growing franchise areas as the world recognizes the benefits of franchising and franchises look to expand globally.
Lawn Care & Landscaping Franchises. Interested in lawn care and landscaping franchises? You'll find the grass is definitely greener on the entrepreneurial side of the fence!
Leisure Franchises. Looking for leisure franchises? One of the strongest trends today is our desire for comfort, and leisure franchises are all about comfort.
Marketing & Promotional Franchises. If you can help others make money, you'll make money. It's that simple.
Moving & Storage Franchises. Who's on the move in the world of franchising? Moving and storage franchises are one of the hottest businesses in franchising today.
Staffing & Personnel Franchises. Looking for staffing and personnel franchises? We've highlighted some of the best staffing and personnel franchises.
Pet Franchises. Interested in pet franchises? If you're an animal lover, it's the perfect way to start a business.
Photography & Video Franchises. We offer some quick snapshots of some of favorite photography and video franchises.
Professional Services Franchises. Looking for professional services franchises? Outsourcing is on the rise and that's one trend that is not going away.
Restaurant Franchises. Interested in restaurant franchises? There are literally hundreds of restaurant franchise concepts to choose from.
Retail Franchises. Retail franchises are a great way to get started as an entrepreneur. You can have your very own store!
Senior Care Franchises. Looking for senior care franchises? The aging population is creating a ton of entrepreneurial opportunity.
Sign & Printing Franchises. Sign and printing franchises are all the rage. Before buying a sign franchise or a printing franchise, be sure to read this article.
Specialty Retail Franchises. We discuss things to consider before buying specialty retail franchises, and we highlight a few specialty retail franchises that we think are interesting.
Sports & Recreation Franchises. Before buying a sports and recreation franchise, be sure to read this article. Plus, take a look at our featured sports and recreation franchises.
Tanning Salon Franchises. Tanning salon franchises continue to take the world by storm as indoor tanning grows in popularity.
Telecom Franchises. Looking for telecom franchises? You've come to the right place!
Textile Repair Franchises. Interested in textile repair franchises? Smart move. We discuss things to consider before buying textile repair franchises.
Training & Education Franchises. Take a look at our featured training and education franchises.
Travel, Cruise, & Hotel Franchises. Looking for travel, cruise, and hotel franchises? You can make a vocation out of vacation!
Vending Franchises. The growing popularity of quick-service and self-service suggest that vending franchises will continue to do well for years to come.
Weight-Control Center Franchises. Interested in weight-control center franchises? In a world where we are all increasingly weight-conscious, there's great opportunity in weight loss franchises.
Wine Retail Franchises. Looking for wine franchises? Everyone loves a good bottle of wine!