[EDIT IN PAGES] http://www.franchiseeurope.com/rss/13/feed.xml en-us Need help choosing the franchise of your dreams? Well give our 'choosing a franchise' flowchart a spin and see what you get! http://www.franchiseeurope.com/information/thefranchiseesperspective/howtochooseafranchiseflowchart/53/1395/ Tue, 24 Jan 12 09:23:04 -0600 Franchise Direct speaks to Robert Allison, Managing Director at Expense Reduction Analysts about the consulting franchise industry. He provides key insights into becoming an Expense Reduction Analyst, the training that is provided and the potential of the business. http://www.franchiseeurope.com/information/interviewswiththeexperts/expensereductionanalystfranchiseinterview/284/1380/ Mon, 19 Dec 11 06:53:42 -0600 Mark Scott, Director of Franchise Development at NatWest speaks to us about financing a franchise, how to get a loan, the importance of your business plan and what to bring with you to the bank. http://www.franchiseeurope.com/information/interviewswiththeexperts/financingwithnatwest/284/1377/ Wed, 14 Dec 11 05:29:43 -0600 Do you have what it takes to become a successful franchisee? In this fun and interactive graphic, we explore the skills and qualities needed to become a successful and happy franchisee. http://www.franchiseeurope.com/information/guidetobuyingafranchise/autopsyofafranchisee/52/1127/ Thu, 23 Jun 11 07:16:19 -0500 So who's the most popular franchise of them all? Here we look at the most popular franchise industries on our site, as indicated by our visitors. http://www.franchiseeurope.com/information/franchisedirectvisitorsurvey/popularfranchiseindustries/225/1075/ Tue, 05 Apr 11 07:10:44 -0500 Who is visiting Franchise Direct? Here we asked respondents more personal questions, such as age, employment status and education. We got a great insight into who is visiting our site and the type of background they are coming from. http://www.franchiseeurope.com/information/franchisedirectvisitorsurvey/aboutthefranchisee/225/1074/ Tue, 05 Apr 11 06:44:08 -0500 What do our visitors look for in a franchise, and also in a franchise package? Investing in a franchise is a big step, and with some many franchise packages to choose from, our visitors want to make sure they've made the right decision. http://www.franchiseeurope.com/information/franchisedirectvisitorsurvey/whatfranchiseeswantinafranchise/225/1073/ Tue, 05 Apr 11 06:26:24 -0500 What kind of budget do visitors to our site have, and what backgrounds are they coming from? Here we explore the financial status of potential franchisees on our site and what experience they have to bring to their new franchise business. http://www.franchiseeurope.com/information/franchisedirectvisitorsurvey/franchiseefinancialandprofessionalbackground/225/1072/ Tue, 05 Apr 11 06:22:30 -0500 So why are our visitors interested in starting their own business through a franchise opportunity? Here we explore the reasons why our visitors have chosen to take the big step into franchising. http://www.franchiseeurope.com/information/franchisedirectvisitorsurvey/reasonstoinvestinafranchise/225/1071/ Tue, 05 Apr 11 06:19:01 -0500 We conducted a survey to find out more about who is visiting our site, what they're looking for and what they like in terms of franchise opportunities. The results make for interesting reading and give a great insight into how our visitors evaluate franchise opportunities. http://www.franchiseeurope.com/information/franchisedirectvisitorsurvey/introduction/225/1069/ Mon, 04 Apr 11 03:57:09 -0500 The Canadian franchise industry is the largest franchise market per capita in the world and the world’s second largest franchise market, after the United States. Canada has close to 76,000 franchises operating nationwide, operated by nearly 1,000 brands. http://www.franchiseeurope.com/information/internationalfranchising/isyourfranchisefitforcanada/201/979/ Mon, 30 Aug 10 09:43:59 -0500 Are you thinking about starting your own business in Germany? Read this informative article from our German website Editor to find out more about entering the franchise industry in Germany. http://www.franchiseeurope.com/information/internationalfranchising/isyourfranchisefitforgermany/201/966/ Thu, 05 Aug 10 08:18:56 -0500 Are you looking to start your own business in the UK or Ireland? Read this article to find out more about the obstacles facing any entrepreneur bringing their franchise to the UK or Ireland. http://www.franchiseeurope.com/information/internationalfranchising/isyourfranchisefitfortheukandireland/201/962/ Tue, 03 Aug 10 08:38:13 -0500 Thinking about starting your own business in sunny France? Perhaps you have a business concept which you think will be suited to France? If so, then read this article to find out more about starting your own business in France. http://www.franchiseeurope.com/information/internationalfranchising/isyourfranchisefitforfrance/201/957/ Fri, 30 Jul 10 04:40:27 -0500 Find out more about starting your own franchise business in Spain or establishing a franchise network in Spain. Whether you're a franchisee or a franchisor, we can help you enter the franchise industry in Spain! Find out more today about the opportunities in store for you. http://www.franchiseeurope.com/information/internationalfranchising/isyourfranchisefitforspain/201/952/ Thu, 22 Jul 10 06:28:45 -0500 Franchising white papers with Franchise Direct brings the most comprehensive academic work on the field of franchising to you. These papers will provide valuable information on the latest trends and research in franchising. Knowledge is power so stay informed with Franchise Direct. http://www.franchiseeurope.com/information/franchisewhitepapers/academicfranchisewhitepapers/111/506/ Tue, 02 Dec 08 10:55:42 -0600 Learn more about why people are confident in the franchising industry, even when the economic climate is bleak. http://www.franchiseeurope.com/information/generalfranchiseinformation/franchisingisasaferoptioninthecreditcrunch/57/499/ Fri, 22 Aug 08 05:26:39 -0500 For many franchisees the successful nature of their business depends on how the manage to plan for the future with the implementation of strategic business and financial plans. In order for the franchise business to be successful, it is important to concentrate on the daily activities of the business. Keep in mind the following points when you decide to invest in a franchise or business opportunity to ensure its long term success. http://www.franchiseeurope.com/information/thefranchiseesperspective/operateasuccessfulfranchise/53/435/ Thu, 01 May 08 08:57:18 -0500 At some stage in a franchisee's business they will decide to exit from the franchise for many reasons. But as a franchisor you must be aware of this need to "exit" and to address a possible future franchise resale with all your franchisees from the very beginning of the franchise recruitment process. http://www.franchiseeurope.com/information/thefranchisorsperspective/theimportanceoffranchiseresales/54/433/ Wed, 30 Apr 08 09:44:43 -0500 View the following comprehensive directory of worldwide franchising Associations you can contact for more information on a particular franchising industry in a specific country... http://www.franchiseeurope.com/information/generalfranchiseinformation/informationonworldwidefranchiseassociations/57/432/ Thu, 24 Apr 08 05:56:40 -0500 The growth in cleaning franchises has continued to climb parallel to an increase in individuals working outside of the home. Increasingly individuals do not have the flexibility to combine household duties with work duties, resulting in the rise in residential cleaning franchises. http://www.franchiseeurope.com/information/cleaningfranchises/thegrowthofcleaningfranchises/61/429/ Thu, 20 Mar 08 09:28:35 -0500 A window cleaning franchise could be quite a profitable franchise industry to invest in. Read the following article for more interesting info on window cleaning franchises… http://www.franchiseeurope.com/information/cleaningfranchises/windowcleaningfranchises/61/428/ Thu, 20 Mar 08 09:27:12 -0500 The home-cleaning industry is booming at the moment. Find out about the advantages of investing in an residential cleaning franchise in this article… http://www.franchiseeurope.com/information/cleaningfranchises/homecleaningfranchises/61/427/ Thu, 20 Mar 08 09:24:04 -0500 Read this article and find out more important information on the commercial cleaning industry, and how it could be the right industry for you to invest in… http://www.franchiseeurope.com/information/cleaningfranchises/officecleaningfranchises/61/426/ Thu, 20 Mar 08 09:22:00 -0500 A carpet cleaning franchise could be quite a profitable franchise industry to invest in. Read the following article for more interesting info on carpet cleaning franchises… http://www.franchiseeurope.com/information/cleaningfranchises/carpetcleaningfranchises/61/425/ Thu, 20 Mar 08 09:17:04 -0500