Franchise Business News, Articles & Press Releases

Welcome to franchise business media center for Franchise Articles and Press Releases. Bookmark this page if you are interested in information regarding the hottest franchise business opportunities and small businesses for sale. Read about the latest franchise openings, franchisee success stories and small business testimonials. Not sure if buying a franchise business is right for you? Learn from others who started with the same business start-up questions that you have.

Latest Franchise Business Articles

Latest Company Press Releases

Economic Challenges Haven’t Shaken the Fitness Industry
During a rough period in our country’s economy, it’s hard to find a business that hasn’t been affected by the consumer trend of spending less, but one brand in the massive fitness and wellness industry has seen positive growth and brand loyalty. One2One BodyScapes, a Massachusetts-based personal training franchise has seen an increase in personal training sales for the first quarter of 2009, up 9% over the fourth quarter of last year.   more...

Don’t Judge a Book, or an Online Franchise Inquiry by its Cover
According to Mario Altiery, President and CEO of the Upside Group, and other franchise sales consulting and training professionals, it's not the quality of the leads, but how franchisors are handling those inquiries and communicating with prospects that perpetuates what has become a very inefficient sales process.   more...

How Social Media Can Help You Find the Right Business to Own
We’ve all heard a thing or two about Twitter, Facebook, blogs, and other popular social media vehicles…everyone from The White House and Oprah to your best friends and relatives seem to be captivated by these new forums for communication and information. In fact, social media sites can help you find the right business to own by providing you with insider information and by connecting you with business ownership experts, franchisors, other prospective business buyers, and current and past franchise owners. Now is the ideal time to use this technology to help you find the perfect business.   more...

The Automotive Aftermarket Industry Maintains a Bright Spot in the Franchise Community
According to R. L. Polk & Co. in its annual vehicle population report, the median age of passenger cars in operation in the U.S. increased to 9.4 years in 2008, breaking the previous two-year record high. In fact, analysts from J.D. Power, Deutsche Bank Securities, and Wachovia Capital Markets all estimate that auto sales in the U.S. declined as much as 43 percent last month in comparison to sales in March of 2008. What does all this mean to prospective franchise owners? With the economy still in a rut and more consumers keeping and maintaining their vehicles versus buying new, the automotive repair industry is a smart business choice for those seeking a franchise to own.   more...

Rise Above Current Economic Woes with a Business that Meets the Fast Growing Needs of Today’s Families
Whether you’ve recently been laid off and are seeking a job alternative, lost a large percentage of your retirement fund and wish you could find a different place to invest your hard-earned money, or you’re simply ready to take control of your future, business ownership in a high-demand service industry could be exactly what you’re looking for. In particular, services that cater to the fast growing senior population are in high-demand throughout the country.   more...

All Franchise Business Articles

ColorTyme and RimTyme Offer Franchise Financing Guarantee
ColorTyme and RimTyme rent to own companies offer franchise business opportunities with a franchise financing guarantee. If an approved franchisee does not receive financing, ColorTyme will refund the franchise fee.   more...

RED MANGO ANNOUNCES FIRST TWO FRANCHISE AGREEMENTS FOR D.C. AREA
Red Mango, one of the most popular and fastest-growing retailers of authentic nonfat frozen yogurt, will soon open its first three stores in the Washington, D.C. area thanks to franchise agreements with former teacher Elizabeth Winterhalter and restaurant entrepreneur Jeff Qiu.   more...

PIU Management, Nation's Largest Inflatable Party Franchise, Names New CEO, Starts `New Era'
Staying true to his "get it done, generate results" leadership style, PIU Management's newly appointed President & CEO, Lee Knowlton, has already decided the top item on his proverbial "to-do" list: Increase store sales.   more...

Sour Times Call for Sweet Measures from Häagen-Dazs
Häagen-Dazs has come to the rescue of Americans who are seeking a sweet retreat from the worries of a weak economy this summer. The internationally recognized brand renowned for its high quality, super-premium ice cream, sorbets and other finely-crafted frozen desserts, announced it will offer its popular line of 16-ounce Sorbet Sippers for $3.99 through Labor Day weekend at participating Häagen-Dazs Shops across the United States.   more...

Wingstop, Aikman Renew Partnership
Three-year contract extends relationship between Hall of Fame quarterback Troy Aikman and national chicken wing chain Wingstop to nine years.   more...

All Franchise Business Press Releases