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Franchises?? How does it work, I'd like to open a Chucke Cheese where I live, checked their web site but nothing there, somebody with experience in franchises please give me some tips :)

franchises ???????????????????? can you buy and open say a bbq joint and say open a carl jr's too or do u have to stick with that franchise?

Do you really need to open multiple franchises to open a golden spoon, or can you start with just one? I would like to open ONE Golden Spoon, but it seems like I have to sign on for multiple franchises. Also, will Golden Spoon allow franchise development on the East Coast?

What business has located two of their own franchises closest to each other? People sometimes say "there's a Starbucks located on every corner." If true, it would seem like the two are extremely close to each other. So, my question is what business has located two of their own franchises closest to each other? Where are they located and how close together are they?

Where can I find information about setting up franchises? I have a small biz, and a couple of people have asked me if I would consider having franchises. What should I consider? Where can I find more info about setting up franchises? I live in CA, and one of the franchises would be in CA and the other in Ohio. Thanks!

Sonic and other major franchises more successful than the others? There have been lots of drive-in and fast food restaurants over time. In your opinion, what makes Sonic and other major franchises more successful than the others?

How can me and my friend play our Madden '10 offline franchises against each other from two different ps3's? We want to play our Madden franchises against each other but on one console. This used to be easy with ps2 cuz I just plug my memory card in his ps2 & export mine to play. Is this possible with ps3 & if so how do we go about doing this?

What do you think about food franchises? Is it a good investing? Is it slow? I've heard there are food franchises such as Subway that start at $78,000. Please tell me how this business work and if it's something you would recommend to a person who is starting in business.

what are some of the all time great franchises in nba history? I no the bulls, lakers, and celtics are but i want to no some of the others. And mention how the league would be so much better if these great franchises rose back to the top if you could.

How many online franchises can you have on Madden 10? For instance in NCAA 09 you could be a part of 5 separate dynasty's online. I want to be in at least two franchises in madden 10. What is the limit?

Can anyone tell me where these franchises are located? Hi, Im doing a project on the Sonoma Coffee Cafe franchise and I need to know where these franchises are located within the U.S. Ive tried google and I couldn't find anything, as this is my last resort. Thank you very much. Let me rephrase that, i DID do a google search and i DID find those websites, HOWEVER none of them gave me info of where they are LOCATED!

Will the new Health Care bill force Franchises to offer health care to their employees? I wonder if those business owners who have Franchises and own over 10 of these, with 50 - 100 employees, do they have to offer their workers insurance? I mean, the profit margins from these franchises are pretty thin, it could drive them out of business.

what is the probability that 4 or more of the franchises will succeed? a group of friends have pooled their resources together to open up 8 seafood specialty franchises in 8 different states. They are aware that new franchises in this venue only have a 20% success rate in the first year. what is the probability that 4 or more of the franchises will succeed? I tired & tired can anyone help me please?

What are the best low cost franchises? I would like to start my own business, but I only have about $10,000 to start with. Are there any profitable low-cost franchises or businesses that I can start? I am looking for something to eventually replace my job, where I am making 54,000 a year.

How do franchises contribute to the economy? How do franchises contribute to the economy?

I am planning to buy a McDonald’s franchises? I am planning to buy a McDonald’s franchises? Can anyone please provide the info. how much investment I need to start with this? what are the things I need to consider? I do not have any cash available, but I am thinking to go for a loan. Please advise?

Where can I find demographic data about Franchises? I need information about who buys franchises? This should be general data about the industry, such as age groups, whether men or women are more likely to buy a franchise. Thanks

I want to know if there are any franchises for long distance couples to meet up at a place? Are there any franchises where there is a meeting place for people who date long distance? I mean, a cafe or something where long distance couples can meet up and hang out. Also I want to know if there are any transportation services besides cabs to help transport the couples to the meeting place.

Why do many franchisors not want franchises in Oregon? I have been looking for a franchise opprotunity, through my research I have noticed that many franchisors are not looking to open franchises in Oregon, why is this?

How does Film Franchises negatively impact independent films? I was curious as to how Film Franchises (ex. Shrek - Burger King, Online Games, etc.) negatively affects domestically produced independent films?

Do big franchises still use walk-in paper employment applications? I need a job and so far no luck. It seems online applications with the endless questionnaire are a huge waste of time. The only interview I got was to a small business, but I haven't heard from them since then. So being that online applications are a waste of time, do big franchises like Toys R Us for example, use walk in applications? Will I be able to walk in, ask for the manager and apply right then and there? Or will they send me walking telling me to apply online?

What is the success rate of McDonald's franchises? I am doing a project and need to know the success rate of McDonald's franchises. I can't seem to find any info on this anywhere.

So franchises have their own marketing budget? Do franchises like Boots, Topman, Carphone Warehouse etc. have their own marketing budgets that they are allowed to spend as an individual store on whatever they deem suitable?

Who are 3 players who can make the claim that they are a franchises all time leader in 1Bs, 2Bs, 3Bs and HRs? Three guys who have the most in each category of singles, doubles, triples and home runs in a franchises history. Make the claim as in being correct about it.

What is your opinion on Franchises...? How do you think it relates to globalization...? Are they a good idea? Do you think architecture has any play in franchises...? What do you think of Franchises having unique architecture, yet with a sence of brand identity...?

Is there a site where i can find a directory of registered franchises in the North East of England? I don't want to buy into a franchise - I just want to contact franchises that already exist........

What are the top 10 best nfl franchises? What nfl franchises are the best historically and now? Which ones have weathered the storm and has the best dynasty?

What will happen if one of the major team franchises goes under? Since many banks are failing it shouldn't be to surprising if one of the major franchise teams (baseball, football, hockey, etc) goes under as well and if so what then happens in such an occurrence? Does another city pick them up? Does the fed bail them out? Do they simply cease to exist? Anyone have any ideas? It probably won't, but what if?

What specific taxes do franchises pay? I need to know of specific taxes franchises pay for their taxes?

What are some franchises that baseball has all but forgotten about? Are the Pittsburg Pirates one of them? What about the Red Sox?

Who played for the most franchises in MLB? I made my debut at 18 years old and pitched until I was 42. Playing for a total of 12 franchises in my 22 year career. Who am I? Tie breaker for who gives my W-L record and ERA for my best season as well as my career W-L record and ERA. NY33 is getting the 10 points. Thanks for answering.

Fast Food Franchises that have failed & McDonalds in Walmart? I am trying to find some information about large fast food franchises that have failed ( Compared to McDonalds ) and any information about the McDonald's & Wal-Mart partnership... Anyone have any good sources of information on these two subjects? Best sources will get the best answer! Thanks in advance for any help.

What is the chronological order of the NBA franchises? In other words, what is the oldest franchise to the newest and what year did they join?

How many franchises can a person own? And if you own a franchise does that mean you have to be their all the time or do you have flexible hours?

What two game franchises would you like to crossover? I'm bored and feel like asking a random question. The person who's answer is the most creative, descriptive, original and entertaining will get the best answer.

where can I find comparisons and information on franchises? does anyone here know a website or book that has a list of franchises, information on the franchise, average earnings of most owners, and potential earnings?

. How do the religious & cultural factors affect the working of subway in its franchises? . How do the religious & cultural factors affect the working of subway in its franchises located in over 85 countries

What are some sports team franchises that the locals could care less about? I went onto a New Orleans Hornets message board on a popular website that shall remain unnamed. I was trying to find out what people thought of the team possibly hiring Avery Johnson in the area. The board was dead. It had been days since people responded to certain threads. It's not like this on other boards. I had heard that the Hornets weren't doing well in New Orleans and might move, from certain people. Are the Saints popular? I had heard Atlanta and Miami are other bad sports cities too.

Is there a site dedicated to rating franchises? I want to buy a franchise but am a little leary. I don't want to get burned. I have a number of intrest so I am not locked into one type of business vs another.

When corporate blockbuster files bankruptcy will the franchises have to close? I work at a privately owned blockbuster franchise store. We work separately from our corporate namesake. In fact all we use is their name and logo. Recently corporate stores have announced a mid September bankruptcy. So does this mean we will have to close our doors, even though we have posted decent numbers? How soon will we have to start liquidating? Will we be able to last through December?

Why is it that fast food franchises are so obsessed with cleanliness when the product they serve is toxic? They protect you from the flu but not a life threating heart attack. Why don't people freak out that they are getting cardiovascular dissease and boycot the place like they do, when sombody gets e-coli.

How does closing down a car dealership help since they are private franchises? These dealers are the people that buy the cars from the Union, so doesn't that actually give them LESS people to buy the cars? People buy from dealers not from the factories.

Why does Nintendo release so many Mario games & less of their other franchises? I know Mario is their flagship franchise but it seems every month they come out with a new mario game. Metroid & Zelda games come out one or every two years. Their other franchises like Kirby, Starfox, & DK are barely every touched on (not since this year's E3 of course). Not to mention all the snooze fest casual games (thought wii sports resort was alright & Brawl too).

how many smoothie franchises are in the world? or just the US? i'm doing a speech on smoothies and i thought it would be cool to know an approximate number of the smoothie franchises in either the US or the world.

Which franchises have never ever won a super bowl? Since the 1970 merger, which teams have never one a super bowl? All i know of are the Bills, the Chargers, the Bengals, the Texans, and the Cardinals. But i know there are others. Who are they?

Can a 13 year old somehow sell their digital artwork to online businesses and franchises? And if I can how do I start?

is it easy to become a millionaire by owning a /several franchises? is it easy to become a millionaire by owning a /several franchises?

How many franchises have been sold in the past 5 years within McDonalds? Also, What individual states are seeking growth from McDonalds? Thank you, quick answers appreciated!

How did hotel bussiness start and how did it develop into franchises? in order to learn about hospitality and its history i need to know how did it develop into tourism bussiness.

What do you believe is the greatest number of franchises a person can own within reason? Including retail and restaurants. How many on average is the maximum that a person can BEST manage to take care of.

I am interested in Franchises in MN, does anyone have any good ideas? It's hard to follow what is real or ? I have owned 2 businesses, one a bar/restaurent and the other a cleaning company. I have a hard time following all of the phone calls and telemarketers.

I work for a restaurant group. My task is to sell franchises. How much comission should I charge.? If our franchise fee is 30k, how much should I charge? percentage in comission.

What College Degree should i major, i want to start my own Business plus own a couple of Franchises? I heard that gettting a MBA only shows a person how to run another person's business not your own business. For example like managers working at lowe's,best buy,an walmart. They are all employes but running someone's bussiness. Will getting a MBA serve the same purpose for a person who wants a franchise or starting your own business? Is there another business major that's more specific to fit these fields?

does the nba have plans of expanding to include european franchises? If they do, i think it would create one big global basketball community. what do you think? will it happen within the next 10 years?

What do you think are the most over-rated video game franchises? I think Halo and Grand Theft Auto are. Both are so dull and boring yet whenever a new game comes out for either of them, the whole nation starts howling for it. What do you think?

Can franchises run by an individual establish their own brochures and radio campaigns? For instance does the business necessarly need to depend on the mother company to advertise or can the franchise establish brochures and advertisements in its local vicinity?

Should NZ SP14 Franchises be sold, and what conditions do you place on them? No. 1 for me has to be all players are available for the International season. 2. NZRU has sewn up player contracts. 3. NZ Rugby does not become a feeder for the big money clubs in Europe. Make sure that NZ Franchises dont become immersed in debt if the owners decide to pull money out of the club.

Franchises? What are some of the cheapest but best franchises to open up? please let me know. Thanks! like food franchises

What gaming franchises would like to see return to their roots? For me it would be: Rainbow Six - it should go back to the one-shot kills you, no running-and-gunning hardcore simulation style. MechAssault - should go back to MechWarrior, when ammo and armor was limited and you couldn't just run around firing all your weapons blowing Mech's up like they were paper-mache. what about you?

What would be the best and worst NBA franchises to play for? Best - Boston, cool city, great history. Worst - Oklahoma City. It's in Oklahoma. Don't just say whatever your favorite team is. For example, if you're a Sixers fans, deep down inside you know that Philly is a god awful, hell hole of a city. You know you'd rather live in LA or Miami.

Which NFL Franchises have the highest winning percentage in their span as Franchises? Can someone list them in order?Where can I find a list of these teams?

What franchises are worth the most? What baseball franchises are worth the most? How much money do they bring in? Not concerned with payroll, I want to know what the big market teams are, and where the others stack up against them. Purely fiscal question.

Who are all the NBA franchises that beat Lakers in the Finals? I think I have a new found respect for them all because of the huge undertaking that they accomplished. It would be the apocalypse the day LA ever becomes the NBA's most storied franchise. Not that the Celts are any better, but everyone is better than the Lakers agreed?

Does anyone know where I can get a recipe for ranch wings similar to those sold by the Wing Zone franchises? I have seen many recipes using hot sauce in addition to the ranch mix, but do not believe that the Wing Zone includes this in their recipe. Any help would be much appreciated.

how come there are no Alviero Martini Franchises in the US? Thanks, but the stores that are on there site are not franchises. They are boutiques that sells some of there products.

Is it safe to randomly call franchises across the country to get opinions on jobs? Im contemplating on working for a couple particular franchises that are located across the country. If I have already had a first interview, is it safe as a potential employee to randomly call franchises across the country to see if they enjoy working there? or could they trace it back to me and could this be a bad risk? holla

If the government owned and operated fast food franchises could it possibly diminish our national debt? The government could open up all kinds of food chains in areas where the economy is suffering, and create jobs for those areas. Granted, it's fast food, but it's a job with an income.

Sonic and other major franchises more successful than the others? There have been lots of drive-in and fast food restaurants over time. In your opinion, what makes Sonic and other major franchises more successful than the others?

Which team has a better chance of winning their first ever Super Bowl in their franchises history? The Minnesota Vikings or the New Orleans Saints? I'm obviously not menting the Colts or the Jets because they already have won a Super Bowl already, eventhough the Jets have not won a SB since 1968 when they had Joe Namath. Anyway, the Saints and the Vikings are playing the NFC Championship, if the Saints win, they are going to their first ever Super Bowl. If the Vikings win, it will be their 4th Super Bowl appearence. They Vikings were in the Super Bowl 3 times in the 1970's but they lost all of them. Overall, Vikings or Saints?

Several dental assistants advise newly graduated dental assistants to not work at franchises? such as "Comfort Dental" "Perfect Teeth", etc, but should rather work at private owning dental offices. Why is this? "Experienced" dental assistants say that such dental offices that are franchised do not treat their members well, and do not pay dental assistants as much as private owned dental offices. Is this true? What do you think?

What Franchises have the best retirement benefits? I'm an agribusiness administration major and I plan on going for my mba as well. I'm aware of the good retirement benefits that come with companies like exxon mobile, working for the state or federal government and so forth. Are there any Food corporations or banks or anything of that nature with good retirement? ?

What is a corporate guaranteed lease for franchises? I'm new at this. Who is leasing from whom? thx.

How many pizza franchises are there in California? Examples are Dominos, Pizza Hut, Papa Johns. I want to know the number and the names of the pizza franchises in California. Who ever includes the most and is detailed wins the points :)

How much did franchises in the IPL pay for ranji trophy players and Under-19 players? Also what happened to the money paid for Justin Langer and Morne Morkel but those players chose to play English County cricket instead?

Why do franchises have higher rate of success compared to non-franchised business? A homework question, please help! And where did they originate from?

What company has the most franchises worldwide? Which company has the most stores with the same name worldwide?

What NHL franchises made a profit in the 2008-2009 season? As the question says. I know a few teams lost money or broke even last year. What teams actually made a profit? I tried finding a website, but maybe I over looked it. I realize this is more of a LITY question, but anyone is more than welcome to answer. Thanking everyone in advance. Erin - You have every right to be a homer. That's perfectly okay.

How many madden 10 ps3 franchises you in? E-mail me if your a sim player and want to join another one. I think i'll stay in 1 so far.

what are the top cheapest franchises to buy? I have heard subway is one of the cheapest but does anyone know? and what is the average price?

Why do some NFL sports franchises continue to suck continuously? Most teams have ups and downs through out the years like the Cowboys or the Steelers, but there are a few teams that just manage to suck every single year. I'm of course referring to the Cleveland Browns, Cincinnati Bengals and the New Orleans Saints. Why is it that more often than not, they have losing seasons, fail to make the playoffs and never seem to have any big name players or coaches playing for them?

Is there a website where franchises go when they are looking for locations to put their business in? I have a space available in my strip center and I was just curious if there was a site were they go and post their requirements for locations.