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Look for these qualities before you make an investment. Mandatory centralized marketing programs are probably one of the greatest strengths of franchising. Pooling funds from all of the franchisees in a system gives them...

How this mom-and-pop business decided to start franchising, while keeping its independent flair.

Accor SA's budget hotel brand Ibis plans to accelerate its growth in China through the franchise model, the Shanghai Daily reported.Gilles Larrive, vice president for Ibis' Asia Pacific operation, said the first franchised Ibis hotel would be launched in Beijing next year. Meanwhile, the company will continue to grow Ibis hotels...

Part two in the series of understanding the ins and outs of a franchise agreement contract, and how to protect yourself.

Reading the fine print and asking questions can save you from franchise calamity. Many people are turning to owning a franchise as an alternative to the standard corporate job. They鈥檙e attracted by the empowerment this strategy represents, and the control they鈥檒l have over their own destiny.

Sell skin-care products or own a hotel. Groom dogs, help people lose weight or do their taxes. These are just a few of the opportunities in today's franchise world, which includes a boggling variety of concepts selling every imaginable product and service. How do you know which one you'd truly enjoy? How do you know which one represents the best business opportunity?

Sell skin-care products or own a hotel. Groom dogs, help people lose weight or do their taxes. These are just a few of the opportunities in today's franchise world, which includes a boggling variety of concepts selling every imaginable product and service. How do you know which one you'd truly enjoy? How do you know which one represents the best business opportunity?

Brazil Fast Food Corporation (BFFC), the second largest fast-food restaurant chain recently announced the 60 per cent acquisition of Internacional Restaurantes do Brasil (IRB), Pizza Hut's largest franchise in Brazil. BFFC with...

It seems funny to think about selling your business before you even start, doesn't it?

Want to be an instant entrepreneur? These names will give you the best bang for your start-up buck.