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	<title>Franchise Ultra Lounge</title>
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		<title>Juggle FiltaFry and FiltaCool Franchises</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 16 May 2008 18:52:55 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[FiltaFry is one of the leading franchises in the food franchise category. The company belongs to the famous Filta Group - a company dedicated to offer environmentally clean services primarily to the food industry. As a franchisee of FiltaFry, you clean the cooking oil of its impurities in restaurants, fast-food centers and canteens – anywhere [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://food-restaurant-franchises.brandexpansion.com/filtafry/">FiltaFry</a> is one of the leading franchises in the food franchise category. The company belongs to the famous Filta Group - a company dedicated to offer environmentally clean services primarily to the food industry. As a franchisee of FiltaFry, you clean the cooking oil of its impurities in restaurants, fast-food centers and canteens – anywhere where deep frying is done! Starting a franchise of FiltaFry is very easy; the start-up cost is very moderate and the overhead charges are very low, as it’s a home-based business. The training program is all-inclusive and will turn even novices into professionals. There is no dearth of customers with this franchise; once an owner has used the service of Filta Fry, he/she is hooked for life! When cooking oil is cleaned regularly (per week), it makes the oil more stable, odorless and the food cooked in it remains healthful. Hence, you have satisfied and long-term customers when you buy a franchise of FiltaFry.</p>
<p>And now FiltaFry franchise business for sale offers have become even more attractive! This is because the present franchisees are the only people who are being offered the distributorship of the revolutionary service of FiltaCool, a new offering of the Filta Group of Companies. The service of this company is installing and maintaining FiltaCool DBX Panels in the refrigerator/cooler of the same establishments that need FiltaFry. These panels are instrumental in absorbing and desorbing moisture, reducing energy consumption and stopping the spread of bacteria. Furthermore, they are instrumental in capturing ethylene and Pectin gases that speed up the ripening process. Hence, perishable vegetables and fruits stay fresh and green for a longer period of time in a storage that has FiltaCool DBX Panel installed. That reduces food cost and subsequently lowers the overhead charges of the establishment’s owner.</p>
<p>It’s very easy to offer both FiltaFry and FiltaCool services to your customers. The FiltaCool panels have to be cleaned once every month only. You will take fresh panels and change the old ones. It takes about 1 minute to change six panels and it’s quite easy! Then you bring the old ones home where they are “de-gassed” by placing them in the de-gassing unit and they are ready to be used again within 3 hours. If you take this distributorship, a 60 panel degassing unit and 10 spare panels (to be placed in the cooler for the three hours while the panels are being degassed) will be provided to you. Of course, you will get comprehensive training and operating manual for your new business from the franchisor and an exclusive FiltaFry territory for 18 months. If you meet the targets, it can be extended. So, you see this is the right time to buy a franchise of FiltaFry, because now, you can also get the distributorship of FiltaCool. </p>
<p>Contact <a href="http://www.firstprizefranchise.com/wp-admin">FiltaFry</a> for more information.</p>
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		<title>Evaluate Your Community Before Settling on a Franchise</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 12 May 2008 19:44:41 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[During the due diligence process before you actually buy a franchise, a good amount of time should be spent on researching your town. Everything in the town will matter for your success; from the demography of the population to their age and income status to the location of the town! Here are some of the [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>During the due diligence process before you actually <a href="http://www.brandexpansion.com/networks/concepts/">buy a franchise</a>, a good amount of time should be spent on researching your town. Everything in the town will matter for your success; from the demography of the population to their age and income status to the location of the town! Here are some of the deciding factors and how they influence which franchise business for sale offer you should take up.</p>
<p>•	Location: Where the town is located is very important in deciding which franchise opportunities you should go for. For example, if the town is situated near a busy highway, then automobile franchise opportunities are a great choice. You can go for car maintenance franchises like <a href="http://automotive-franchises.brandexpansion.com/cottman-transmission/">Cottman Transmission</a> or car renting opportunities like <a href="http://automotive-franchises.brandexpansion.com/rent-a-wreck/">Rent-A-Wreck</a>. If your town is a tourist spot or located near a business hub, then lodging franchise opportunities (http://lodging-franchises.brandexpansion.com/) is a good idea.<br />
•	Age of the town’s population: The average age group of your town’s population will have a great effect on what franchise business for sale offer you take up. For example, if senior citizens are there in your town in large numbers, then <a href="http://senior-care-franchises.brandexpansion.com/">senior care industry</a> and <a href="http://handymanfranchise-brandexpansion.com/">handyman services</a> are two good franchise categories to deal with. If your town is family-oriented, then franchise opportunities from the child education and development category like <a href="http://child-education-development.brandexpansion.com/baby-power/">Baby Power/Forever Kids</a> or <a href="http://child-education-development.brandexpansion.com/computer-tots/">Computer Tots</a> are good choices. If you live in a college town, coffee shops like <a href="http://coffee-franchises.brandexpansion.com/bear-creek-coffee/">Bear Creek Coffee</a> or <a href="http://tanning-franchises.brandexpansion.com/">tanning salons</a> are great franchise opportunities to explore.<br />
•	Income level of the town’s population: The purchasing power of the town’s people should always be there in your mind when you are thinking about starting a franchise. There are certain franchises that do well in affluent neighborhoods whereas some businesses thrive in working class towns. For example, <a href="http://maid-services-cleaning-franchises.brandexpansion.com/">maid service</a> franchise opportunities do well in towns that have a sizable population of affluent double-income families or empty nesters. There are also other franchises from different categories that can do commendable business in such a profile like WineStyles or <a href="http://direct-marketing-franchises.brandexpansion.com/rsvp-publications/">RSVP Publications</a>. On the other hand, financial service franchises like <a href="http://financial-services-franchises.brandexpansion.com/family-financial-centers/">Family Financial Centers</a> that deal with “banking facilities” for people without a proper bank account, will find success in blue collar towns. Another retail franchise that will succeed  in such an area is <a href="http://retail-sales-franchises.brandexpansion.com/dollar-castle/">Dollar Castle</a>.</p>
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		<title>5 Financial Things You Must Know About Franchising</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 08 May 2008 15:09:04 +0000</pubDate>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Finances are important for any kind of business&#8211;and franchising is no different. But, in the beginning, it’s quite difficult to predict how much money you will need. Many times, when setting up a business, you will find that you have run out of money! So, here are five financial things regarding the franchise business that you should know when you are in the market to <a href="http://www.brandexpansion.com/network/concepts/">buy a franchise</a>:</p>
<p>1. Initial Investment: Both the <a href="http://www.firstprizefranchise.com/ufocs-explained-there-to-protect-potential-franchisees/">UFOC</a> and the <a href="http://www.firstprizefranchise.com/make-the-most-of-the-franchise-agreement/">franchise agreement</a> will mention the initial cost of starting a franchise business. It will include the franchise fee, the real-estate price, the cost to buy or lease equipments and the cost to renovate or build the new location. You can add to it the cost of paying a franchise attorney or a franchise consultant, if you have hired one. These costs won’t be mentioned by the franchisor, but you need to include them when you form a business plan.</p>
<p>2. <a href="http://www.firstprizefranchise.com/franchise-finance/">Getting the money</a>: There are various ways of obtaining finance in order to start a franchise business. You can dip into your savings, borrow from your friends and relatives or go to the traditional bankers. If you have chosen a small business franchise or if your franchisor has been pre-approved by SBA, getting SBA loans won’t be difficult. Unconventional method of acquiring finance includes getting loans from credit cards or using the <a href="http://www.firstprizefranchise.com/guidant-financial/">401k retirement plan</a>.</p>
<p>3. Running cost: Don’t think that your financial trouble is over after the initial investment. Another major cost you are supposed to keep in mind when you are starting a franchise is the running cost of the business. You cannot start profiting from day one and until you do that, you have to use your working capital to fund your business. Even if your business doesn’t involve any inventory, there will be the cost of maintaining an office, paying utility bills and giving wages, if you have employees. Sometimes, it is the running cost that causes financial problems in the business, so calculate your working capital properly when you buy a franchise.</p>
<p>4. Franchisor’s fees: How much you are earning from your franchise business will depend on the amount you are required to give to the franchisor in lieu of different fees. Besides the franchise fee, which is a one-time fee, there will be other fees mentioned in the franchise agreement. The one that directly relates to your profit is the royalty fee. If it is the gross sales of the business, then you will find that you have little left in your hand after paying the franchisor. Similarly, there will be the advertisement fees, which are, however, paid on a yearly basis as opposed to royalty fees, which are given either once in a month or once in 3 months.</p>
<p>5. Financial success: Your financial success as a franchisee depends on various things. The fees that you pay to the franchisor is a big criterion. If you have borrowed the major part of your investment, then repaying the debts will further eat into the profit. On the other hand, if you have gone for a low cost franchise, the ROI can be a comparatively short period of time. Then again, the amount of profit may not be that much. For investments that need huge working capital, the ROI may be longer, but the business may be more profitable in the long run.</p>
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		<title>AmeriCare Alliance</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 07 May 2008 23:09:39 +0000</pubDate>
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AmeriCare Alliance provides services to any age group that needs care, not just seniors. These services range from bathing and grooming to transportation, light house keeping and meal preparation. We only work with qualified Certified Nurses Assistants and we conduct a thorough background and driving record checks. Our clients are able to choose the caregiver [...]]]></description>
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AmeriCare Alliance provides services to any age group that needs care, not just seniors. These services range from bathing and grooming to transportation, light house keeping and meal preparation. We only work with qualified Certified Nurses Assistants and we conduct a thorough background and driving record checks. Our clients are able to choose the caregiver they are most comfortable with.<br />
<a href="http://senior-care-franchises.brandexpansion.com/americare-alliance/">Check out more information here!</a></p>
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		<title>RSVP Publications</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 07 May 2008 22:35:08 +0000</pubDate>
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What we do is very simple: We provide high quality sales leads to the most discerning advertisers in your local community. With client renewal as high as 80% RSVP can help bring you the future you’ve been searching for.
In 1985 RSVP Publications started mailing postcard packages to upscale owner-occupied homes in the San Francisco bay [...]]]></description>
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<p>What we do is very simple: We provide high quality sales leads to the most discerning advertisers in your local community. With client renewal as high as 80% RSVP can help bring you the future you’ve been searching for.<br />
In 1985 RSVP Publications started mailing postcard packages to upscale owner-occupied homes in the San Francisco bay area. Today RSVP is mailed to upscale owner-occupied homes in over 120 metropolitan markets across the nation. We are known as an Upscale Cooperative Direct Mailer.<br />
<a href="http://direct-marketing-franchises.brandexpansion.com/rsvp-publications/">Check out more here!</a></p>
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		<title>FiltaFry</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 05 May 2008 23:20:06 +0000</pubDate>
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FiltaFry specializes in mobile, onsite maintenance of deep fryers in restaurants and commercial kitchens through a comprehensive fryer management program that includes micro-filtration of cooking oil, thermostat calibration, vacuum-based cleaning of deep fryers and operations guidance.Most restaurants that fry food normally throw away cooking oil once it degrades but FiltaFry’s cooking oil filtration and fryer [...]]]></description>
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<p>FiltaFry specializes in mobile, onsite maintenance of deep fryers in restaurants and commercial kitchens through a comprehensive fryer management program that includes micro-filtration of cooking oil, thermostat calibration, vacuum-based cleaning of deep fryers and operations guidance.Most restaurants that fry food normally throw away cooking oil once it degrades but FiltaFry’s cooking oil filtration and fryer management program results in cleaner and longer-lasting oil, hygienically clean fryers, improved food quality, reduced risk of accidents and savings of time and money. Each van operated by a FiltaFry franchisee serves a base of 30 to 40 commercial customers per/ operating shift who are serviced an average of one to two times each week. The cost of an average service call, which typically takes one hour, is $65.00.</p>
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		<title>Snelling Staffing Services</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 05 May 2008 23:11:37 +0000</pubDate>
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Snelling Staffing Services provides temporary, temporary to hire and career / permanent staffing solutions to businesses in almost every industry. In business for over 50 years, Snelling Staffing gives its franchisees the opportunity to help others by finding jobs for candidates and providing businesses with it’s greatest asset: people. Snelling is an industry leader with [...]]]></description>
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<p>Snelling Staffing Services provides temporary, temporary to hire and career / permanent staffing solutions to businesses in almost every industry. In business for over 50 years, Snelling Staffing gives its franchisees the opportunity to help others by finding jobs for candidates and providing businesses with it’s greatest asset: people. Snelling is an industry leader with a proven operating system designed to deliver outstanding results for its franchisees, their clients and candidates. The staffing industry continues to be a growth industry and a well received concept by businesses and candidates alike.</p>
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		<title>Understanding the Franchise Agreement Process</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[The franchise agreement is the “Magna Carta” that is signed between the franchisor and the franchisee. To ensure a proper relationship between them, it’s necessary that both the parties understand the agreement thoroughly. Since the franchisor is the one who makes the agreement, it’s the onus of the franchisee to understand this important legal paper. [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The franchise agreement is the “Magna Carta” that is signed between the franchisor and the franchisee. To ensure a proper relationship between them, it’s necessary that both the parties understand the agreement thoroughly. Since the franchisor is the one who makes the agreement, it’s the onus of the franchisee to understand this important legal paper. The first thing that the franchisee needs to realize is that the franchise agreement will favor the franchisor, as it’s drafted by the latter. Secondly, the UFOC is not the franchise agreement, rather a document that foreshadows the franchise agreement. Thirdly, a <a href="http://www.franchiseultralounge.com/franchising-trends/yes-you-likely-need-a-franchise-attorney/">franchise attorney</a> is very necessary while reviewing the agreement. It’s a legal paper and hence, the view of a legal authority is quite necessary. Lastly, he or she will get some time to review the franchise agreement. </p>
<p>No company that is offering the <a href="http://www.franchiseultralounge.com/franchising-trends/6-steps-to-purchasing-a-franchise/">franchise business for sale</a> will ask the prospective franchisees to sign the document then and there. This time-period is given, so that the franchisees interested in starting a franchise understand very well what they will get from the system and what they are supposed to provide. If you are one of them, the first thing that you should check out is the fees section. There will be two kinds of fees mentioned in the agreement; one-time fee like the franchise fee and periodical fees like royalty fee, advertisement fee and so on. Then the section to look out for is the support and training the franchisor is going to offer you when you buy a franchise from it. Also, make sure whether the company is offering you site selection assistance or will just refer you to a third party site selector. In that case, note who is going to pay the real-estate company that helps you in finding the best site for your business.</p>
<p>Training is supposed to include both on-site and classroom training. The agreement should also clearly state the on-going support system of the franchisor. Also, look at the restrictions the franchisor may impose on you. You may only use the brand-name under certain conditions and restrictions may be placed on how you display it. There may also be restrictions on what product/service you can provide from your location and where you can get them from. Moreover, you may also be instructed to color your restaurant in a specific way or remodel the floor according to certain specifications. The next thing to watch out for is whether you are getting protected territory. If yes, then you should also learn what the size of the territory is and other related things. Also examine, if there are any pre-conditions for getting this protected territory. Lastly, look into the exit policies from the franchise system along with the terms of renewal and the franchise agreement period.</p>
<p>Get started exploring your <a href="http://www.brandexpansion.com/network/concepts/">franchise opportunities</a>.</p>
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		<title>Get In the Game With Top Sports Franchises</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 01 May 2008 15:22:02 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Attracting customers of various age groups and different backgrounds, the sports products and services sector offers one of the most exciting opportunities for starting a franchise today. Besides getting a healthy and fit body, most Americans love to indulge in sports activities for the thrill of the game. As a result, along with the growing passion [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class="writeboardbody">Attracting customers of various age groups and different backgrounds, the sports products and services sector offers one of the most exciting opportunities for starting a franchise today. Besides getting a healthy and fit body, most Americans love to indulge in sports activities for the thrill of the game. As a result, along with the growing passion for golf, baseball and other popular sports, the number of sport franchising concepts is on the rise, too.</p>
<p>Consider small business franchises like the United States Basketball League, i9 Sports and Mile High Karate. They&#8217;re just a start of the offerings in this intriguing category.</p>
<p>One of the most preferred amateur sports franchises of recent times, i9 Sports has been into this business since 1995. If you want to conduct amateur sports leagues, corporate outings, sports camps, tournaments and other sports related special events, i9 Sports can show you the right way. Franchising for the last 5 years, this organization already has 65 franchised units to its credit. It has excelled in operating tournaments of more than two dozen sports. The tools and training programs offered by this organization have helped its franchisees to grow considerably. This franchise has introduced work-at-home opportunities, too.</p>
<p>Now, have you ever heard of a sports league that has been structured as a franchisor? The United States Basketball League is one such name. With more than 20 years in this field, this leading franchise gives you the chance to actually own a professional sports team. It has numerous franchised units under its belt, and offers work-at-home opportunities, as well.</p>
<p>As for Mile High Karate, it was established in 1998, and uses innovative programming to inspire communities and help develop students. So far, 14 units have been franchised, and 20 new ones are anticipated for the next year.  </p>
<p>So, ready to step up to the plate? <a href="http://www.brandexpansion.com/contact-us/">Contact brandEXPANSION</a>.</p>
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		<title>Expanding Cash Flow for Your Expanding Franchise</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[So, you&#8217;ve seen some success with your franchise opporunity. You&#8217;ve seen your small business grow. And now, you&#8217;re considering expanding beyond your single unit to let your product/concept reach as many people as possible. Everything is in place except one thing: the money! Make no mistake; top franchises take a lot of money, and you&#8217;ll have to [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>So, you&#8217;ve seen some success with your franchise opporunity. You&#8217;ve seen your small business grow. And now, you&#8217;re considering expanding beyond your single unit to let your product/concept reach as many people as possible. Everything is in place except one thing: the money! Make no mistake; top franchises take a lot of money, and you&#8217;ll have to have at least a portion of it onhand before you start meeting with potential franchisees. This money will be essential for developing your UFOC, franchise-agreement papers, trademark registration, market research and advertising for potential franchisees.</p>
<p>So, where does all that money come from? If you have good working capital, it may come from your business. But do make sure you keep enough funds for the parent company aside.</p>
<p>Another thing to consider is opening a company-owned unit first. This will not only help you gain experience in working with more than one unit, but it also can be the flagship store for your succesful franchising business. The company-owned unit can also be an additional source of income.</p>
<p>The next option is to seek money from investors. For that, you must have your financial papers in perfect shape. Public funding is another idea, if you have a major franchising plan for future. Also, boast any well-recognized, top franchise brand name. That will help you to get money from the market. There are also SBA loans. Most people think SBA loans are only for people starting a small business. But they can be taken to expand a business, as well. </p>
<p>To get an SBA loan, consider first whether you qualify as a small business. This is different for each category; for example, in manufacturing units, a company employing less than 500 people is considered small, whereas in retail industry, annual sales of below $13.5 million will make you a candidate for SBA loans. You have to approach a SBA lender with your up-to-date balance sheet and income-proofs to get your loan sanctioned. The banks that actually give the loan will see further criteria such as cash flow and profitability factor in the future. These loans are better than loans from outside lenders, because of the low market rates and longer repayment terms. That definitely means more cash flow to expand your business!</p>
<p>Still want to learn more? <a href="http://www.brandexpansion.com/contact-us/">Contact brandEXPANSION</a>.</p>
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