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SECTOR REPORT | April 17, 2013

The 2013 Guide to Today’s Top Franchises takes a close look at the data compiled as part of Franchise Business Review's annual franchisee satisfaction awards. We explore what trends we're seeing in 2013, what concepts and franchise models are most popular, what’s involved from an investment and financing standpoint, and how franchisee satisfaction has fared in the past year.
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NEWS | April 16, 2013

FirstLight HomeCare now offering telehealth technology to expand services for clients, families and to further enhance industry-leading Readmission Rescue Program.
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ARTICLE | April 15, 2013

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. 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.
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ASK FBR | March 25, 2013

Franchise Business Review wants to know what stage you're at in finding the right franchise for you: still in the research phase, having conversations, opening your first location soon... FBR encourages you, no matter the stage, to answer this simple question - where are you in your franchise search? (Click here to share)
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Franchise business advice from the best

Top franchise owners, CEOs and experts share their tips and advice on buying a franchise and business success. Get an insider's look at real world of franchising with FBR ViewPoints.

WEBINARS | JANUARY 22, 2013

Choosing the Right Franchise with Two Men & A Truck, The Goddard School, and Famous Dave's

This third enstallment of our information-packed webinars gives entrepreneurs the inside information they need to achieve their goal of business ownership. Three franchisees will discuss their journey to franchise ownership, including their best advice for researching and funding a franchise, how to access capital, how much money it really takes to start a business (and keep it going), and the pitfalls to avoid if you want to be successful.
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WEBINARS | SEPTEMBER 13, 2012

Choosing the Right Franchise with TeamLogic IT, FirstLight HomeCare and East Coast Wings & Grill

This second enstallment of our information-packed webinars gives entrepreneurs the inside information they need to achieve their goal of business ownership. Three franchisees will discuss their journey to franchise ownership, including their best advice for researching and funding a franchise, how to access capital, how much money it really takes to start a business (and keep it going), and the pitfalls to avoid if you want to be successful.
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PODCAST | SEPTEMBER 11, 2012

Checkers & Rally's: Embracing Change

An interview with Checkers and Rally's President and CEO Rick Silva.
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WEBINARS | AUGUST 9, 2012

Choosing the Right Franchise with Window Genie, Koko FitClub and FASTSIGNS

Listen to our latest webinar for entrepreneurs considering a franchise opportunity. The program features a panel of franchisees discussing their journey to franchise ownership, including their best advice for researching and funding a franchise, how to access capital, how much money it really takes to start a business (and keep it going), and the pitfalls to avoid if you want to be successful.
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PODCAST | AUGUST 8, 2012

Our Town America: Building Relationships

An interview with Our Town America CEO Michael Plummer Jr.
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PODCAST | JUNE 7, 2012

Homewatch CareGivers: Taking care of the caregiver

An interview with Homewatch CareGivers President Leann Reynolds.
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PODCAST | MAY 9, 2012

Childrens Lighthouse: Knowledge for Success

An interview with Childrens Lighthouse CEO Mike Brown.
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PODCAST | APRIL 11, 2012

College Hunks Hauling Junk Franchisee Sam Cross

An interview with Sam Cross, College Hunk Hauling Junk franchisee in Nashville, Tennessee.
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PODCAST | APRIL 10, 2012

Window Genie: More than window cleaning

An interview with Window Genie CEO Rik Nonelle. 
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PODCAST | JANUARY 24, 2012

FirstLight HomeCare: Increased Demand

An interview with FirstLight HomeCare CEO Jeff Bevis.
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PODCAST | NOVEMBER 18, 2011

Interstate All Battery Center: Sharing Values

An interview with Interstate All Battery Center Vice President Scott Miller.
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PODCAST | AUGUST 8, 2011

Home Instead Senior Care: Filling a Need

An interview with Home Instead Senior Care COO Jeff Huber.
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PODCAST | JULY 28, 2011

Batteries Plus: Recession Resistent

An interview with Batteries Plus VP of Development John Twist.
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WEBINARS | JULY 1, 2011

Child-Focused Franchising: Fun, Games and a Booming Business

Listen to a recorded webinar that discusses what it's like to be a part of the child services industry, and hear from a few child services franchisees themselves.
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PODCAST | JUNE 15, 2011

FASTSIGNS International: Getting the message out there

An interview with FASTSIGNS International CEO Catherine Monson.
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PODCAST | JUNE 7, 2011

Voodoo BBQ & Grill: New Orleans Spin

An interview with Voodoo BBQ & Grill CEO Tony Avila.
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PODCAST | MAY 17, 2011

ActionCOACH: Providing Outside Perspective

An interview with ActionCOACH CEO Jodie Shaw.
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PODCAST | MAY 11, 2011

FocalPoint Coaching: A Proactive Approach to Business Coaching

An interview with FocalPoint Coaching President Steve Thompson.
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PODCAST | MAY 4, 2011

Christian Brothers Automotive Christian Perspective

An interview with Christian Brothers Automotive COO Lew Ten Have.
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PODCAST | MAY 4, 2011

TeamLogic IT Franchisee Jim Hackett

An interview with Jim Hackett, TeamLogic IT franchisee in Massachusetts.
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PODCAST | MAY 4, 2011

FASTSIGNS Franchisee Laurie Sigillito

An interview with Laurie Sigillito, FASTSIGNS franchisee in Durango, Colorado.
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PODCAST | MAY 4, 2011

Christian Brothers Automotive Franchisee Jeff Toth

An interview with Jeff Toth, Christian Brothers Automotive franchisee in Houston, Texas.
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WEBINARS | APRIL 28, 2011

5 Big Mistakes Franchisees Make at Tax Time

Listen to a recorded webinar that discusses common mistakes franchisees make during tax time, and how those mistakes can be avoided.
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WEBINARS | FEBRUARY 10, 2011

Top Low Cost Franchises Webinar

Listen to a recorded webinar that discusses our 2011 Guide to Today’s Top Low Cost Franchises and explains the unique methodology we use to assess a franchise investment opportunity.
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WEBINARS | JANUARY 3, 2011

Senior Care and Home Healthcare: Making the Most of a Thriving Franchise Opportunity

Listen to a recorded webinar that discusses the findings of our just-released Senior Care and Home Healthcare report and explains the unique methodology we use to assess a franchise investment opportunity.
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WEBINARS | JULY 30, 2010

The Ins And Outs of Buying the Right Franchise

Listen to a recorded webinar from current franchisees from some of today's top franchise systems and learn about the steps they took to successful franchise ownership.
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PODCAST | JUNE 23, 2010

Computer Explorers, Using Technology to Enhance Education

An interview with Deb Evans, CEO and President of COMPUTER EXPLORERS
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PODCAST | JUNE 10, 2010

CertaPro Painters Franchisee Jeff Brown

An interview with Jeff Brown, CertaPro Painters franchisee in Knoxville, Tennessee.
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PODCAST | MARCH 17, 2010

Finding the Right Franchise

Frank Dunne shares his experience in finding the right franchise opportunity
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PODCAST | FEBRUARY 23, 2010

Franchise Freedom or Fantasy?

An interview with franchise expert Mitchell York, author of Franchising: Freedom or Fantasy?
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WEBINARS | NOVEMBER 5, 2009

Franchise Success: The Ins And Outs of Buying the Right Franchise

Listen to our latest franchisee webinar panel, Franchise Success: The Ins and Outs of Buying the Right Franchise. Follow the advice and tips from franchisees Beth George of Showhomes, Anthony Smith of Home Instead Senior Care, and Rodney Swope of Interstate All Battery Center, to find YOUR perfect franchise!
 
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PODCAST | MAY 13, 2009

Murphy Business & Financial Franchisee Matt Slappey

An interview with Matt Slappey, Murphy Business & Financial franchisee in Atlanta, Georgia.
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PODCAST | MAY 13, 2009

Aussie Pet Mobile Franchisee Leon Feuerberg

An interview with Leon Feuerberg, Aussie Pet Mobile franchisee in the Seattle, Washington area.
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PODCAST | MAY 13, 2009

PostNet Franchisee Kathy Stokes

An interview with Kathy Stokes, PostNet franchisee in Steamboat Springs, Colorado.
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PODCAST | MAY 13, 2009

Budget Blinds Franchisee Craig Howes

An interview with Craig Howes, Budget Blinds franchisee in Central & Northern Alberta, Canada.
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PODCAST | MAY 13, 2009

Handyman Matters Franchisee Chuck Healy

An interview with Chuck Healy, Handyman Matters franchisee in St. Louis, Minnesota.
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PODCAST | MAY 13, 2009

Handyman Matters Franchisee Bill Clement

An interview with Bill Clement, Handyman Matters franchisee in Galveston, Texas.
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PODCAST | MAY 12, 2009

Fast-Fix Jewelry & Watch Repair Franchisee Don Thurman

Interview with Don Thurman, a Fast-Fix Jewelry and Watch Repair franchisee in Louisville, Kentucky.
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PODCAST | MAY 12, 2009

Fast-Fix Jewelry & Watch Repair Franchisee Peter Lecody

Interview with Peter Lecody, Fast-Fix Jewelry & Watch Repair franchisee in Dallas, Texas.
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PODCAST | MAY 12, 2009

Two Men and a Truck Franchisee Brooke Wilson

An interview with Brooke Wilson, Two Men and a Truck franchisee in the North Carolina and Georgia territories.
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PODCAST | MAY 12, 2009

Andy OnCall Franchisee Tom Atkins

Interview with Tom Atkins; an Andy OnCall franchisee from Kansas City, Kansas.
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PODCAST | MAY 12, 2009

Andy OnCall Franchisee Mike Wohlrab

Interview with Mike Wohlrab, an Andy OnCall franchisee in Sarasota, Florida.
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PODCAST | MAY 12, 2009

Two Men and a Truck Franchisee Tera Darnell

An interview with Tera Darnell, Two Men and a Truck franchisee in the Brighton, Michigan area.
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PODCAST | MAY 12, 2009

5-Star Painting Franchisee Rick Watt

An interview with Rick Watt, 5-Star Painting franchisee in Denver, Colorado.
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PODCAST | MAY 12, 2009

The Maids Franchisees Dean and Charlotte Blanchard

An interview with Dean and Charlotte Blanchard, The Maids franchisees in Baton Rouge, Louisianna.
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PODCAST | APRIL 13, 2009

Top 50 Franchise Murphy Business & Financial

Eric Stites, President of Franchise Business Review speaks with Roger Murphy, CEO of Murphy Business & Financial.
Murphy Business & Financial provides new or experienced business brokers with the support to build a successful business brokerage firm on several fronts.
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PODCAST | APRIL 13, 2009

Top 50 Franchise Truly Nolen of America

Eric Stites, President of Franchise Business Review speaks with Bill Nolen, Director of Franchise of Truly Nolen of America.
The dream of owning a top ranked franchise at reasonable cost is now a reality and within reach. An unbeatable combination! Our high-value, low-cost business model has doubled our franchise growth since 2002. Owning a Truly Nolen franchise provides you with an opportunity for business growth and an exciting future for you and your family.
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WEBINARS | OCTOBER 22, 2008

Franchise Success: The Ins and Outs of Choosing the Right Franchise

Here directly from four highly successful franchisees and what it took to make their business successful. How did they choose their franchise? What mistakes did they make? How are they dealing with the current economic slow down? Hear what advice they have to share with you.
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PODCAST | JULY 29, 2008

At Christian Brothers Automotive Franchise, They Have Faith in Franchising

An Interview with Mark Carr, Chairman, President and CEO of Christian Brothers Automotive Franchise.
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PODCAST | JULY 10, 2008

Flexibility and challenge in the shipping business with Unishippers Franchise

An interview with Dan Lockwood, President of Unishippers.
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PODCAST | JULY 1, 2008

Seeking harmony with owners and their dogs at Bark Busters Franchise

An interview with Liam Crowe, CEO of Bark Busters.
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PODCAST | JUNE 24, 2008

Strong, responsive support with INTERIORS by Decorating Den Franchise

An interview with Jeff Bevis, President of INTERIORS by Decorating Den.
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PODCAST | MAY 28, 2008

Making a Difference in the Lives of Children with The Little Gym Franchise

An interview with Bob Bingham, CEO of The Little Gym.
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PODCAST | MARCH 31, 2008

The Cleaning Authority Franchise

An interview with Tim Evankovich at The Cleaning Authority
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PODCAST | MARCH 31, 2008

Design, Copy, Print - Communicate with Alphagraphics franchise

An interview with Kevin Cushing, CEO of Alphagraphics
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PODCAST | MARCH 31, 2008

COMPUTERTOTS/COMPUTER EXPLORERS Franchises are Leading The Way In Children's Technology Education

An interview with Deb Evans, CEO of COMPUTERTOTS/COMPUTER EXPLORERS
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PODCAST | MARCH 31, 2008

Handyman Matters Franchise, a Leader in a $40 Billion Market

An interview with Colette Bell, CEO of Handyman Matters
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PODCAST | MARCH 31, 2008

CertaPro Franchise is Painting a New Life

An interview with Charlie Chase, CEO of CertaPro Painters
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PODCAST | MARCH 31, 2008

Andy OnCall Franchise is an Inexpensive, Manageable Opportunity in Home Repair

An interview with Tom Harris, Founder of Andy On Call
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PODCAST | MARCH 31, 2008

Padgett Business Services Franchise - The Small Biz Pros

An interview with Steve Rafsky, CEO of Padgett Business Services
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PODCAST | MARCH 31, 2008

JumpBunch Franchise Offers Sports and Fitness Programs for Young Children

An interview with Tom Bunchman, Founder of JumpBunch
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PODCAST | MARCH 31, 2008

With Pop-A-Lock Franchises, You Get Trusted Locksmiths

An interview with Don Marks, CEO of Pop-A-Lock
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PODCAST | MARCH 31, 2008

Computer Troubleshooters Franchise have Technology Solved

An interview with Chip Reeves, CEO of Computer Troubleshooters
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PODCAST | MARCH 31, 2008

Comforting Solutions for In-Home Care through a Comfort Keepers Franchise

An interview with Jim Booth, CEO of Comfort Keepers
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PODCAST | MARCH 31, 2008

Money Mailer Franchise

An interview with Godfred Otuteye, CEO of Money Mailer
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PODCAST | MARCH 31, 2008

Budget Blinds Franchise has a Style for Every Point of View

An interview with Chad Hallock, CEO of Budget Blinds
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PODCAST | MARCH 31, 2008

TSS Photography Franchises Focusses in on Youth and Youth Sports

An interview with Joe Lindenmayer, President of TSS Photography
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PODCAST | MARCH 31, 2008

A 1-800-GOT-JUNK? Franchise Success Story

An interview with Andrew Wilson, a franchisee for 1-800-GOT-JUNK?
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PODCAST | MARCH 31, 2008

The World's Largest Junk Removal Service - 1-800-GOT JUNK?

An interview with Brian Scudamore, CEO of 1-800-GOT-JUNK?
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PODCAST | MARCH 31, 2008

Another 1-800-GOT-JUNK? Franchise Success Story

An interview with Genie and Todd Beaver, franchisees for 1-800-GOT-JUNK.
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PODCAST | MARCH 31, 2008

Growing with Two Men and a Truck Franchise

An interview with Eileen Marrison, a franchise owner for Two Men and a Truck.
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PODCAST | MARCH 31, 2008

Moving Right Out of School into a Two Men and a Truck Franchise

An interview with Tripp Moore, a franchise owner for Two Men and a Truck.
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PODCAST | MARCH 31, 2008

Hungry Howie's Pizza & Subs Franchise

An interview with Steve Jackson, CEO of Hungry Howie's Pizza & Subs.
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PODCAST | MARCH 31, 2008

You Can Trust The Cleaning Experts of Heaven's Best Franchise

An interview with Cody Howard, Founder and President of Heaven's Best Carpet and Upholstery Cleaning.
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PODCAST | MARCH 31, 2008

No Automotive Experience Required With a 1-800-Radiator Franchise

An interview with Mike Rippey, CEO of 1-800-Radiator and one of his North Carolina franchisees.
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PODCAST | MARCH 31, 2008

El Pollo Loco Franchise Owner

An interview with Chris Elliot a recent El Pollo Loco franchise owner in the Atlanta, GA area.
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PODCAST | MARCH 31, 2008

El Pollo Loco Franchise - The Crazy Chicken

An interview with El Pollo Loco CEO and President Steve Carley.
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PODCAST | MARCH 31, 2008

Sotheby's Real Estate Franchise - Luxury Real Estate & Homes for Sale

An interview with Sotheby's Real Estate CEO and President Mike Good.
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PODCAST | MARCH 31, 2008

Non-medical Home Health Care with Home Instead Senior Care Franchise

An interview with Home Instead Senior Care Founder and CEO Paul Hogan
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PODCAST | MARCH 31, 2008

Be in Business with The Best, a Snap-on Tools Franchise

Interview with Snap-on Tools President of Sales and Franchising Barrie Young.
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PODCAST | MARCH 31, 2008

Jenny Craig Franchises - We Change Lives

Interview with Jenny Craig's Director of Franchise Development Vic DeSio.
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PODCAST | MARCH 31, 2008

TWo Men and a Truck - Movers Who Care

An Interview with Melanie Bergeron the CEO of Two Men and a Truck.
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PODCAST | MARCH 31, 2008

BrightStar Franchise

An Interview with Shelly Sun President and CEO of BrightStar.
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PODCAST | MARCH 31, 2008

Create, Duplicate, Deliver with a PostNet Franchise

An interview with Steve Greenbaum President and CEO of PostNet and IFA Chairman.
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WEBINARS | JANUARY 15, 2008

The Ins And Outs of Buying a Franchise Webinar

On August 3, 2006 Franchise Business Review hosted a free webinar on the ins and outs of buying a franchise. In this webinar participants learned the franchise basics; how to choose opportunities that fit your needs, how to research a franchise company, how much money can you really make, and the steps you have to take to achieve success. The entire presentation is roughly 1 hour and 45 minutes in length. more >   comment

PODCAST | JANUARY 15, 2008

Helping People Realize Their Dreams

An interview with FranChoice President Lori Block about FranChoice's services for helping you find the right franchise. more >   comment

PODCAST | JANUARY 15, 2008

Least Expensive Franchise Financing Available

An interview with the Guidant Financial CEO David Nilssen about alternative franchise financing. more >   comment

PODCAST | JANUARY 15, 2008

Our Town America Franchises Welcomes Newcomers

An interview with Michael Plummer, Sr., CEO of Our Town America, a Direct Marketer To New Movers
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