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How To Find Profitable, Pandemic-Proof Franchises To Buy

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(Image of Valvoline®, a pandemic-proof franchise, comes courtesy of jeepersmedia on Flickr)

I know what youre asking yourself.

Should I really be looking for a franchise to buy right now? In the middle of the pandemic?

Guess what? If I was thinking about becoming my own boss Id be asking myself the same thing. And I probably wouldnt be sharing that thought with others because they would think I was nuts.

Its clearly a...

The Hot New Way To Find A Profitable, Pandemic-Proof Franchise To Buy

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(Valvoline® Image courtesy of jeepersmedia on Flickr)

I know what youre asking yourself.

Should I really be looking for a franchise to buy right now? In the middle of the pandemic?

Guess what? If I was thinking about becoming my own boss Id be asking myself the same thing. And I probably wouldnt be sharing that thought with others because they would think I was nuts.

Its clearly a crazy idea, right? Too risky.

Youre going to buy a franchise right now?

During the End...

Have You Thought About Getting A Small Business Line of Credit?

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(The topic of this Sponsored Post, a Small Business Line Of Credit and what it may be able to do for your franchise business, from Financing Solutions, is worth a read.)

You have already done the hard work. You bought your franchise, but like all good businesses, there are ups and downsespecially when it comes to cash flow. Maybe youre even ready to open another franchise.

With that being said, is small business line of credit the right type of financing for...

List Of Essential Franchise Businesses That Are Open During The COVID-19 Outbreak

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Did you ever think there would be a time in your life in which only essential businesses would be allowed to remain open? Me either.

That said, when it comes to determine whats essential and whats not, states, cities and towns decide. But some businesses have been deemed essential by pretty much everybody. In any event, it is what is is.

Thats why I thought it would be interesting (and maybe even useful) to put a list of essential franchise businesses together....

Fast Food Delivery, Covid-19 And More

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When I penned The 2020 Franchise Trends earlier this year, little did I know that the #1 trend I predicted, delivery, would explode the way it has. Unfortunately, it comes with a cost.

That cost is COVID-19.

 

Coronavirus And Delivery

The Coronavirus (as of this writing) is taking an enormous amount of lives here in the U.S and around the world. Its also changing our everyday lives in just about every way possible.

For example, businesses that are used to seeing...

3 Things You Need To Know About That Fast Food Franchise Down The Street In Times Like These

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March 20, 2020

This sucks. And the not knowing is the hardest part.

How soon will the coronavirus invade your neighborhood?

Will it creep in or burst in?

Are you going to be cooped up inside for a month or more?

Can the Federal Government help?

Those are just a few of the questions all of us are asking ourselves this firstersecond day of Spring, 2020.

So why do I want to talk to you about your neighborhood fast food franchises now?

Because theres stuff you need to...

Here Are The Latest Coronavirus Updates For The Franchise Industry

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When it comes to franchises and the Coronavirus, facts matter.

And since the Coronavirus outbreak is growing by the hour, its important for all of us in franchising to get the latest Coronavirus updates, as its a potentially dangerous virus, and its affecting the franchise industry as we speak.

 

Live Updates For The Franchising Community On The Coronavirus

Look to this section of the page for Coronavirus updates as they relate to the world of franchising.

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CoronaVirus Facts And Information For The Franchise Industry

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The Coronavirus pandemic is growing by the hour. That’s why it’s important for all of us in franchising to get Coronavirus facts and information, as it’s a potentially dangerous virus.

And as long as President Trump stays out of the way and allows the (qualified) medical experts to be in charge of informing us of relevant Coronavirus news, we should be fine.

Franchising Will Take A Hit

“Small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) that are the heart and soul of this...

Pet Butler: My Interview With The CEO of This Growing Pet Franchise

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When I learned that Pet Butler, a franchise in the pet services space, was purchased by Spring-Green Lawn Care, I had two immediate thoughts.

This sounds interesting. Especially since Spring-Green was already in the service business.I bet the marketing will be good. That’s because when I worked with Spring-Green in 2012, helping them set up and provide content for their blog, I got a taste of their Direct Marketing prowess.

That said, I’ve been...

The Top 10 Fast Food Franchises Ranked By Profit Per Calorie (PPC)

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(Guest Post on the top 10 food franchises based on profit per calorie)

Fast food restaurants are constantly opening in every neighborhood and corner of the United States. On road trips, no matter the state or city, it’s common to see dozens of fast-food joints along the highway. The reason so many locations of these fast food giants are open is because of franchising.

At the same time, getting someone to open one of your restaurants and locally manage while...