A recent study found that four out of every five consumers are purchasing environmentally friendly products and services despite the current economic downturn (and despite the fact that “going green” is sometimes more expensive). Moreover, 50% of those surveyed said they are buying just as many environmentally safe goods and services, 19% said they are [...]
Tue, February 24 2009 » earth friendly, environmentally friendly, green businesses » 3 Comments
Former President Bill Clinton spoke to the franchise industry at the IFA Franchise South Expo last week and endorsed Barrack Obama’s economic stimulus bill (formerly know as the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009). President Clinton feels that the effects of the stimulus package will start being felt as early as 15 months, but [...]
Fri, February 20 2009 » business opportunities, campaign 2008, current events, franchise convention, franchise expo, franchising event, franchising information » No Comments
The New York Times Company has retained Goldman, Sachs & Co. to explore the sale of its 17.75 percent share in the Boston Red Sox Major League Baseball franchise. The New York Times Company blamed the bad economy as the reason why it is putting up the 17.75 percent stake in New England Sports Ventures [...]
Tue, February 17 2009 » current events, franchise for sale, franchise opportunities, sports franchises » No Comments
President Clinton The International Franchise Association will be holding their 49th Annual Franchising Convention at the Manchester Grand Hyatt in San Diego, California. The 2009 IFA event will run from Saturday, February 14th to Tuesday, February 17th and will feature the premier franchising players including (of course) Franchise Solutions. Over the years we’ve come to [...]
Thu, February 12 2009 » current events, franchise convention, franchise expo, Franchise Resources, franchising, franchising event, franchising information » 4 Comments
The list of the top 10 franchise opportunities for January, 2009 is calculated from the franchise web pages that attract the most interest on the Franchise Solutions directory. This top ten list is not suggesting that these are the best franchises or most profitable franchises, but I will say these are ten of the hottest [...]
Tue, February 10 2009 » franchising, starting a business, top franchises, top ten franchise list » 5 Comments
Splish Beauty Salon franchises are an environmentally friendly and socially responsible business model and a great alternative to the usual “high carbon footprint” beauty salons and hair care products. Splish beauty salons and hair care products are environmentally and socially responsible. If you are a current beauty salon owner and want to be a part [...]
Fri, February 6 2009 » beauty & cosmetics, earth friendly, environmentally friendly, franchise for sale, franchise opportunities, green businesses » 2 Comments
Recent Franchise Solutions’ Press Releases February 4, 2009 The UPS Store, the worlds most recognized postal, shipping, mailbox, and packing services business, joins the franchise directory. January 29, 2009 Game Truck Party Franchise Offers a Mobile Video Game Theater and is Now Available in the entertainment section of the Franchise Directory. January 26, 2009 FixRim [...]
Wed, February 4 2009 » current events, Franchise Resources, franchising, franchising information » No Comments
