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Learn How Five Star Painting Franchise Offers Five Star Franchisee Support

We can generate up to 70% of the leads from in house managed campaigns, we have our award winning Sales Support that has proprietary telephone systems to turn leads into set appointments, industry leading pricing for product and proprietary sales, and support software that is proven to close deals and manage your business in the most efficient manner possible. We also have industry lead validation and discovery processes so that our candidate can truly understand our business model and reasons for success.

Questions and Answers with Tilted Kilt

Great Menu; 24 or more beers on tap in every pub; Huge Audio Visual Package

Interview with Isaiah Brown, 1-800-FLOWERS.COM franchisee

I had been working for 1-800-FLOWERS.COM for 16 years prior to becoming a franchisee. I started out literally getting my hands dirty – and pricked, and cut – as a flower cutter in a retail location in Brooklyn. It’s the store I own now, although we’re in a new location. I worked my way up to being a district manager in New York. In 2002, [Vice President of Retail and Franchising ] Ted Marlowe approached me about buying one of the company stores they were looking to franchise. Apparently [company founder] Jim McCann had taken note of my work and my commitment to the company, and had recommended me to Ted as someone who might be a good franchise candidate.

Kid to Kid opens its 100th franchise location

“My husband and I decided to open a store in the Frisco area because it is such a rapidly growing area with a lot of families,” says Tracy Schwegman, Frisco store owner. “We are both thrilled about being the 100th Kid to Kid store!”

Franchise Consulting- A Recession-Proof Business That Thrives in Any Economy

“Also, this is also one of the businesses that performs even better in a struggling economy”, Tim Bleakley explains. “When people are downsized,they are forced to look for other options. Many of these people gravitate to franchises because of the proven systems, the high success rates, and the extensive training and support programs. Plus,since we work with a higher level of clientele, those that need financing are easily able to obtain it, especially because we work directly with companies that provide business loans and companies that help our clients access their 401K funds without penalties."

Home Helpers Eyes Future of Medical Home Health Care Services

With the first wave of baby boomers reaching retirement age, impacting everything from the available workforce to rising demand for health care, senior services have become big business.

Fresh Coat's Fresh Approach to Franchising - Interview with President Bernard Brozek

When other franchise systems such as ProTect and CertaPro are mentioned, he gives them the brush-off.

10 Marketing Terms Your Audience Hates

This just means you follow the best methods in your industry. But in some industries, those methods are not even defined. Plus, it reeks of pretentiousness – and that’s reason enough to eliminate it from your marketing vocabulary.