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Will Legislators Loosen Loans For Latte Machines?
Joel Libava (Small Business Trends) | Oct 28, 2008
The food related segment of franchising is the largest of all franchise types. From fairly…
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Innovations In the World of Franchising
Joel Libava (Franchise Selection Spec's Inc) | Jan 19, 2010
The business model of franchising is a steady, logical one. There are just not that many…
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Franchise Execs, Are You Planning For An Upturn?
Joel Libava (Small Business Trends) | Jun 19, 2009
I think it may be time to ramp things up a bit, franchisors. There are some positive…
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Unthawing the Frozen Yogurt Franchises
Joel Libava (Franchise Selection Spec's Inc) | Feb 25, 2010
Things used to be so simple. When it came to franchise locations serving delicious frozen…
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Economy Prompts Franchisors to Get Creative to Lure New Franchise Buyers
Joel Libava (Small Business Trends) | Dec 18, 2008
Of course, franchise organizations must continue to expand their footprint, and…
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The 411 on Franchise Quick Service Restaurants
Joel Libava (Small Business Trends) | Jan 21, 2009
"Yes, I will have a Barbacoa, please." "Would you like black beans or pinto…
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Franchise Failure Rate: Myths and Facts
Joel Libava (Small Business Trends) | Dec 09, 2008
Statistics have been thrown about for years concerning the safety of investing in a…
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Should You Take a Mental Health Day in the Midst of Economic Turmoil?
Joel Libava (Small Business Trends) | Mar 17, 2009
It is difficult for some small business owners to take time off, especially during times…
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I Don’t Like My Franchise. Now What Do I Do?
Joel Libava (Small Business Trends) | Sep 26, 2008
As I was about to do a presentation on franchise ownership late last year, a lady came up…
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Will Health Care Reform Crush Local Franchise Owners?
Joel Libava (Franchise Selection Spec's Inc) | Sep 03, 2009
The health care reform debate continues to rage like a California wildfire, even…