Monday, April 29, 2013

Profitable and Successful Children's Fitness Franchise Company For Sale

Become A Franchisor In The Kids Fitness Industry

Profitable and Successful Franchise Company For Sale
Own The Whole Franchise System

Call today to learn more about owning your own complete franchise system!

Why be just a franchisee when you can be a franchisor and own an existing turn-key system!

A turn-key, relocatable, complete and profitable franchise system in 13 states with over 30 plus units in operation and looking for the right future owner.

This system combines two of the hottest industries in franchising today; Children and Fitness. This company is the leader in its industry and the brand has been in business for over 12 years. The current owners are looking for the right fit to take the brand to the next level. You as the franchisor collect all royalties and franchisee fee revenue.

  • Low overhead
  • No real estate involved
  • No company units to oversee or manage
  • Solid base of existing franchisees
  • Strong operational procedures in place
  • Professionally prepared Franchise Disclosure Document(FDD)
  • Training provided
  • Serious Inquiries ONLY
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Tuesday, April 23, 2013

Why Should I Attend The International Franchise Expo (IFE) June 20-22 In New York

Why Should I Attend The International Franchise Expo (IFE) June 20-22 In New York?

A recent report found that franchise businesses will continue to grow at a slightly faster rate than other businesses in terms of job creation, new business formation, economic output and GDP contribution according to IFA’s first quarter update to The Economic Outlook for Franchise Businesses report prepared by IHS Global Insight for the IFA Educational Foundation. The report shows franchising remains an incredibly strong and resilient business model that generates jobs and economic growth for the American economy.

With that being said, thousands of entrepreneurs and business owners will flock to the largest franchise expo in the country to meet over 400 franchised businesses from every industry. The 22nd Annual International Franchise Expo (IFE), the franchise industry’s premier annual event sponsored by International Franchise Association, is a three-day show taking place June on 20-22 at the Javits Center in New York City. At the franchise trade show, the top restaurant franchise brands and current franchisees have the rare opportunity to meet face-to-face with one another.

Free Expo & Seminar Admission Compliments of FranchiseWorks.com - Visit Us in Booth #1078
FIND THE BUSINESS YOU'VE ALWAYS BEEN LOOKING FOR — IN JUST ONE WEEKEND!
 
Here is a short list of FranchiseWorks.com clients that will be exhibiting at the IFE:

Auto Repair Franchise Honest-1 Auto Care News Article: On the Job with Terry May

FranchiseWorks.com | Auto Repair Franchise Honest-1 Auto Care News Article: On the Job with Terry May.

“My dad bought a ’63 Ford Fairlane in 1973, and the thermostat needed to be changed. At age 13, I was told to give it a shot.” That was the beginning of Terry May’s career as an automotive technician.

May’s first paying job was at age 16, in the small garage in Roberts, Wisconsin. Then he honed his skills as a jet engine mechanic in the U.S. Air Force for four years. When he came out of the military, he went back into automotive repair. “I’m pretty much self-taught,” he said. “I took a lot of night classes. I got the CERTITECH certification from Amoco. I went to foreign car schools.”

After 40 years in the business, May said he has no intention of slowing down. He is now shop foreman for Honest-1 Auto Care in Cottage Grove. “I’m still working as hard as I did when I was 16. I will do it as long as I can. I really enjoy what I do. I’ve got five hotrods at home that I’m still working on,” he said.

Are automotive technicians in demand?
Next year there’s going to be 120,000 unfilled automotive jobs. When I came into the field, a lot of people were retiring, and not a lot of people were coming in. Now we’re running into the same thing. People are retiring or getting into service writer positions or something not as physical.

What would draw someone into the field?
My son in 8th grade was online to be a bioengineer, until he found out he was going to be in a cubicle. He said, “I like being outside in the garage.” We said “Whatever makes you happy.” Century College works with Gordon Parks High School to provide automotive education. In their junior and senior year, they can go out and learn some stuff. Some kids are just like me — they have a cheap car, they muddle through what they can. It’s a lot tougher to break in these days. How I got started was just hanging around. Then pretty soon the boss goes, “if you want to do something, just jump in. If you get stuck, I’ll come help you.” When you’re young you don’t figure out how good he was to you. Now I realize “Wow — I wouldn’t be here without his help.”

What’s the biggest change over the past 30 years?
The stress level of the olden days was in one direction — not knowing everything, wanting to be on top of the game. The stress level now is from the vast amount of different things. Every car system is completely different. The basics are there but the systems are different.

What’s the best part of the job?
It provides income to build hotrods. The enjoyment at work is when a customer picks up a car and says, “I’ve had this a couple different places and they couldn’t fix it. Thanks for taking care of it for me.” People will bring in a car, and they start telling me everything they’ve already done to fix it. I tell them, “I don’t want to know what you did — if I start where you left off I won’t find the problem.” If I go in as a new experience, I will start with basics and work my way through it. My son will call me when he runs into a problem. I say, “Go back to the basics. You missed something along the way.”

Article by: LAURA FRENCH
StarTribune
Updated: April 17, 2013 - 12:17 AM

ABOUT HONEST-1 AUTO CARE
Honest-1 Auto Care is the only national full-service auto care company that is 100% ESA® Certified Eco-Friendly. Honest-1 leads the industry in numerous eco-friendly initiatives including strict recycling of automotive materials, pollution prevention, resource conservation and offering Eco-Friendly Auto Care services such as their eco-friendly fluid lines,  ECO TuneUp® and ECO Oil Change® options. In addition to its high environmental standards, Honest-1 has a very unique customer-centric approach to the auto care industry providing centers that are family-friendly, characterized by clean and upscale waiting areas, Internet cafes, children's play areas, comfortable leather chairs and couches, an HD TV and complimentary beverage stations. Honest-1 was ranked 321 in Entrepreneur magazine's 2013 "Franchise 500" and ranked 338 in the magazine's 2011 "Franchise 500" list. Additionally, Honest-1 ranked as one of the top companies in the 2011 and 2012 Lube and Oil News "Top Oil Change-Plus Chains" and in the 2013 “HOT 100 FRANCHISE LIST” by Red Hot Franchises.com.

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About www.FranchiseWorks.com 
FranchiseWorks.com was established in 1999 with the goal of providing qualified prospective entrepreneurs with the right franchise or business opportunity that meets his or her needs. We showcase hundreds of franchise and business opportunities in a variety of industries including new start-ups to established companies. www.FranchiseWorks.com also has information on franchise financing sources, business opportunity and franchise trade show schedules along with the latest franchise news. For additional franchise information visit http://www.franchiseworks.com or the franchise blog - http://franchiseworksblog.blogspot.com. For more information visit www.h1franchise.com

Friday, April 5, 2013

Barbecue Restaurant Franchise Dickey’s Barbecue Named Fastest Growing Fastest Casual Restaurant

FranchiseWorks.com | Barbecue Restaurant Franchise Dickey’s Barbecue Named Fastest Growing Fastest Casual Restaurant. Nation’s Largest Barbecue Franchise Chain Smokes the Competition.

DALLAS, TX) Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurant is no stranger to growth.  The Texas-based fast casual restaurant was recently named the Fastest Growing Restaurant Chain by Technomic’s Top 500 Annual Report. Dickey’s outpaced many larger fast casual restaurant chains to seize the title.

“Our brand is on fire across the nation,” said Roland Dickey, Jr. President and CEO of Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc. “We have a proven concept with exceptional offerings – our explosive growth over the last two years shows we are on the right track as a brand and there is no stopping our growth potential.”

The Technomic report highlighted the signs of recovery in the U.S. restaurant industry and showed that the top ten fastest-growing chains’ sales accounted for $10.3 billion, a 22 percent increase over 2011. In 2012, Dickey’s Barbecue added almost 100 new locations, many multi-unit franchise deals and opened in new markets.  Dickey’s sealed $1.67 million in new deals this year with several multi-unit agreements including Minnesota, Washington, Montana, Arkansas and Texas.

“The number of multi-unit deals we’ve signed this year really put us on pace for big growth,” said Dickey.  “People recognize Dickey’s as an energized brand with a strong presence in the industry – I’m excited to show the industry what we have to offer in the coming months.”

About Dickey's Barbecue Restaurants
Dickey’s Barbecue was founded by Travis Dickey with the goal of authentic slow smoked barbecue. More than 70 years later, the Dallas-based family run barbecue franchise still offers a quality selection of signature meats, home style sides, tangy barbecue sauce and free kids meals every Sunday.  All meats are slow smoked on site in each restaurant.  The fast-casual family-friendly concept has expanded to almost 300 locations in 43 states and holds the title of the world’s largest barbecue franchise. Nation’s Restaurant News named Dickey’s “Top Five Growth Chains” and they were also named “Best Franchise Deal” by QSR Magazine.

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About www.FranchiseWorks.com
FranchiseWorks.com was established in 1999 with the goal of providing qualified prospective entrepreneurs with the right franchise or business opportunity that meets his or her needs. We showcase hundreds of franchise and business opportunities in a variety of industries including new start-ups to established companies. www.FranchiseWorks.com also has information on franchise financing sources, business opportunity and franchise trade show schedules along with the latest franchise news. For additional franchise information visit http://www.franchiseworks.com or the franchise blog - http://franchiseworksblog.blogspot.com. For more information visit www.dickeys.com