2008: Is this a great time to own a franchise business? 18 Articles

by Cody Hodge

In 2008 the economy of the United States is in shambles. The dollar is at a historic low compared to the Euro and Canadian dollar, the prices for everything from fuel to food are skyrocketing, and unemployment is on the ri...read more

by Madison West

Whenever you are in a race, it's always a great advantage to have a head start. That is why purchasing a franchise business, as opposed to starting out on your own, is the route to take when entering into the competitive w...read more

by Eric Bradstreet

Many would-be entrepreneurs may feel that the current economic climate poses far too much risk than they are willing to take. Although times certainly are tough, the advantages of franchising are especially beneficial in ...read more

by Kate Johns

Now is the time to buy a franchise business and create it into a successful business. Even though, right now might not seem like a great time to start any business due to an unstable economy, it still is a great time to st...read more

by Claire Voyant

Franchising vs. going the business route on your own either way is a risk. But, the question here is, "Is it a good time given the state of the present economy to risk investing in your own franchise?" You know the bas...read more

by Laura Landrum

Given the economic down turn, anyone who wants to go into business for themselves may want to start seeking out opportunities and bargains in buying a franchise. A franchise can be in the form of a distributorship such as...read more

by Clara Michaelis

Although the U.S. Census Bureau reports that people are spending less on retail and dining out, service-based businesses continue to thrive. Homes and offices still need to be cleaned and maintained. Small businesses need ...read more

by Lisa Townsend

When every day's news brings further tidings of economic doom and gloom, aspiring entrepreneurs could be forgiven for thinking that this is not a time to be starting any kind of business, regardless of whether it is franch...read more

by Shaheen Darr

The key word in 2008 is caution, there have been many lessons that have been learnt over the past few years that have made economies around the world tighten their financial belts. The credit crunch has affected each one o...read more

by Mille Tappe

When is poor economic performance good news? When you are considering buying a franchise. There are many reasons why a sluggish economy makes for a good time to buy a franchise business. For one, the cost of borrowing i...read more

by J S Shipman

Wow! 2008 is as great a time as any to own your own franchise. When you own your own franchise, you control your own salary and your business has instant name recognition. Income control and name recognition are exceedi...read more

by Dezarae Starnes

With the state of the present economy and college grads finding it more difficult to find a good job, it's natural for entrepreneurs to be leery of starting a new business. The good news is that owning your own business is...read more

by Joseph Kiwia

2008: Is this a great time to own a franchise business Franchise businesses are good than starting your own business because there is financing for capital. Franchises will help in capital financing for the franchise bu...read more

by William Stephens

There is no better time than the present to buy that franchise you have always wanted. The pension plans and gold watches have been replaced by corporate downsizing and plant closings. I strongly believe that everything ha...read more

by Penny Beaty

Are you ready to start making money for your self instead of for your boss? Starting your own business can be a life changing adventures are up for the challenge? It takes a lot of time; money and hard work to make a go o...read more

by Adam Smith

A good time to own a franchise business? Yes and No. Although there is less and less competition from independant and local businesses, there is more and more from other franchises. A prime example of this is the KFC f...read more

by Michele McDonough

Owning your own business may be the American dream, but it can be a pretty scary one to pursue. Some of the statistics concerning the failure rates of new businesses can be quite daunting even during times of economic pro...read more

by Ken Alexander

Franchising Business in 2008 When considering whether to invest in a franchise instead of starting a business on your own, you must look first to the failure rates of both. Some studies registered a 5% failure rate for ...read more