{"id":16873,"date":"2015-08-01T16:54:51","date_gmt":"2015-08-01T16:54:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thefranchiseking.com\/?p=16873"},"modified":"2016-09-05T17:50:44","modified_gmt":"2016-09-05T17:50:44","slug":"franchise-business-links-for-august","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thefranchiseking.com\/franchise-business-links-for-august","title":{"rendered":"Franchise Business Links For August"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"GNC<\/a><\/p>\n

Check out the latest happenings in the world of franchising….<\/p>\n

After recently hosting a convention for its franchise operators, GNC (retail vitamin and supplement stores<\/em>) executives outlined what they call “a strong potential<\/em>” to\u00a0sell corporate stores<\/a> <\/strong>to established franchise operators and to also recruit new<\/em> franchisees for new GNC units.<\/p>\n

Rumors of potential lawsuits<\/a><\/strong> aren’t going away anytime soon, as more New York City franchisees get more aggravated over the new $15 an hour minimum-wage mandate. \u00a0The editors at Bloomberg Business called me<\/a><\/strong> a while back for my opinion on this important story.<\/p>\n

A new deal has been struck for California franchisees<\/a><\/strong> who have been demanding more protection from aggressive franchisors.<\/p>\n

According to the Dallas Business Journal, Pie Five is among the top food franchise deals<\/a><\/strong> in the country.<\/p>\n

Franchise Business Links For August<\/h2>\n

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Business Tips<\/h2>\n

My friend, Tim Berry<\/strong>, lays out 7 Financial Facts Every Entrepreneur Should Know<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

My friend Becky at Small Biz Survival<\/strong> introduces a guest author who really<\/a><\/strong> believes in data.<\/p>\n

Here are 5 tips for business success<\/a><\/strong> this year.<\/p>\n

The Beauty industry is huge<\/a><\/strong>. I have a client looking into a franchise in this busy sector right now.<\/p>\n

Rush Nigut<\/strong> writes that “Business Ownership Isn’t For Everyone<\/em>.” Read\u00a0<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Rush is 100% correct.<\/p>\n

Business ownership isn’t for everyone. Most people avoid major financial risk.<\/p>\n

Now, owning a franchise business does have some serious advantages. There are<\/em> some definite pros. And, cons<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n

But, are you really ready to invest your money in a franchise? Will you take a loan<\/a><\/strong> out for a portion of your start-up coasts?<\/p>\n

Personally, if you’re looking at the right franchise business<\/b>, and you’re ready to work really hard, I’d like to see you take a shot. (Lots of other things need to line up, but if they do…<\/em>)<\/p>\n

But, only<\/em> if you are ready. Only<\/em> if your family is on board.<\/p>\n

Are they? Have you discussed this with them?<\/p>\n

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