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Bar Franchise Opportunities: 15 Bar Franchises to Consider

By admin | July 22, 2021

Bar Franchise Opportunities: 15 Bar Franchises to Consider Sometimes you wanna go where everybody knows your name, right? While there’s only one Cheers, the opportunities and choices in the bar industry are plentiful. Experts say bars and nightclubs brought in more than $30 billion in 2019. After a financial downturn due to the pandemic, analysts … Read more

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Top Car and Automotive Franchises to Consider at Every Budget

By admin | June 29, 2021

TOP CAR AND AUTOMOTIVE FRANCHISES TO CONSIDER AT EVERY BUDGET The automotive franchise industry is always in high demand. Consumers are hanging on to their existing cars longer than ever. According to IHS Markit, the average age of cars and light trucks in the United States is about 12 years old. Not only do car … Read more

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16 Best Real Estate Franchises to Own in 2021

By admin | June 16, 2021

16 BEST REAL ESTATE FRANCHISES TO OWN IN 2021 It’s Econ 101 – demand is up and supply is down. Housing costs are making the already lucrative field of real estate an even hotter commodity. If you have ever wanted to become a business owner, there’s never been a better time to make that investment. … Read more

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16 Best Pizza Franchise Opportunities in 2021

By admin | May 19, 2021

I’m looking for a pizza franchise to invest in, but I don’t necessarily want one of the big ones. What opportunities are out there for lesser-known but high growth pizza franchises?

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How Ghost Kitchens are Disrupting Franchise Restaurants

By admin | May 3, 2021

Fueled by lockdowns caused by COVID, ghost kitchens are popping up around the U.S. These delivery-only kitchens seem like a good investment on the surface, but are they really?

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Franchising vs. Licensing: Which is Best for Your Business?

By admin | April 14, 2021

Franchising and licensing agreements are similar in some ways, but very different in others. Franchising provides more support while licensing gives more autonomy.

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25 of the Fastest-Growing Franchises in 2021

By admin | April 5, 2021

What franchises are hot in 2021? Check out our top 25 fastest-growing franchises in 2021 and see if one is a fit for you.

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With Franocity there are no stupid questions!

By admin | April 1, 2021

Starting something new or venturing out into the unknown can be intimidating…even scary. You may have one, none or as much as a hundred questions, but are afraid to ask them because you think they are silly. With Franocity, we welcome your questions (no matter what you think of them), and strive to answer each … Read more

If you think Corporate America loves you…think again.

By ifpgAdmin | March 21, 2021

While 40 is the new 20 as far as health, fitness and maintaining your ‘youthful’ looks goes, that formula doesn’t necessarily translate into how Corporate America views Baby Boomers. In the work place your age is a real age that no anti-aging wrinkle cream can change, and if you fall into the Baby Boomer category, plus or minus a few years, you may be facing ageism in the workplace or when applying for a job. 

10 Signs Your Corporation is Limiting Your Career Growth

By ifpgAdmin | March 3, 2021

10 Signs Your Corporation is Limiting Your Career Growth Monday is almost over, and you’re not sure where it went. You clocked 12 hours. Lunch at your desk. Ten work texts to respond to during dinner. It’s finally bedtime, and you look at your phone. Three new emails from your boss about what he expects … Read more