Posted: Sep 1, 2010, 10:35 AM
Rosemarie Harnett, CFE, President and Co-Founder of Abrakadoodle children’s art and creativity franchise, is looking for inspired leaders. Her methodical, give-and-take franchise development process helps find new franchisees with both leadership skills and the potential for success.
In a recent interview with FranchiseSforSale.com, Hartnett explained why Abrakadoodle franchisees are successful. The unique Abrakadoodle concept, experienced founding team, and thorough qualification process all contribute to a winning system.
Posted: Sep 1, 2010, 6:22 AM
Did you know that franchised businesses are the source of nearly 21 million jobs? While this number reflects both the direct and indirect contributions of franchising (indirect due to affiliations with non-franchised supplier businesses), franchising has a substantial effect on employment.
With Labor Day right around the corner; I would like to express appreciation for the large number of employees that are part of the franchise workforce. At the same time, I want to acknowledge the economic impact franchising has on the U.S. economy, producing goods and services worth $880.9 billion per year, and contributing $2.31 trillion of annual output.
Franchises can also help revitalize neighborhoods. New franchise businesses moving into older neighborhoods can create a domino effect, bringing more and more new businesses to the area, thus creating an updated marketplace for consumers. Today’s real estate market has made many previously out-of-reach properties affordable again.
Posted: Aug 26, 2010, 11:44 AM
Some statistics say that 50% of new businesses fail within the first year.1 Buying a franchise may give you an edge due to the base of support, proven operations and marketing systems. However, some franchisees still fail. Usually the downfall has to do with either time or money. Previously we looked at how money issues get in the way. This week we’ll consider time.
In general, franchises fare better due to their base of support, proven operations and marketing systems. However, some franchisees still fail. Usually the downfall has to do with either time or money. Last week we looked at how money issues get in the way. This week we’ll consider time.
The future is something which everyone reaches at the rate of sixty minutes an hour, whatever he does, whoever he is. ~C.S. Lewis
