Author Archives: Greg Preite

Buying a Franchise – Things to Consider When Evaluating a Home Based Franchise Opportunity

Buying a franchise involves some very diligent research and investigation. Although data shows that the success rate of a new business owner is higher if they begin as a franchisee rather than starting a new business from scratch, the major … Continue reading

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Snap-on Tools Franchise- Home Based Franchise Opportunity

Snap-on Tools began way back in 1920 when Joseph Johnson was looking for different sized wrenches. He and his friend, William Seidemann, developed a series of socket wrenches that could “snap on” to interchangeable handles, thereby creating multiple tools in … Continue reading

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CruiseOne Travel Franchise- A Low Cost Franchise Opportunity

CruiseOne is currently based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida and was founded in 1989. They began franchising in 1993 and franchisees sell cruises, airline tickets, tours, and vacation packages to families, individuals, businesses, and groups. They are a part of World … Continue reading

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Curves Women’s Fitness Center Franchise Review- A Low Cost Franchise Opportunity

Curves Fitness Center was founded in 1992 by Gary Heavin in Harlingen, Texas. A decade earlier, Heavin started his first fitness gym, saw it grow to 17 centers, and then it crumbled. Persistence, however, prevailed as Heavin opened his first … Continue reading

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Billboard Connection Inc. – Home Based Franchise Opportunity

Billboard Connection, Inc. is a home based franchise designed to help business owners establish premium outdoor advertising. This includes both stationary and mobile billboards, kiosk ads, movie theater ads, posters, bus stops, street/park benches, stadiums, subways, and airports. In business … Continue reading

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Jani-King Franchise Review – Jani-King Business Opportunity

The Jani-King franchise was established by Jim Cavanaugh in 1974. Jani-King is a commercial cleaning and janitorial service specializing in office buildings. Cavanaugh began his business in 1969 while attending the University of Oklahoma and after he had spent a … Continue reading

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Kumon Math & Reading Centers Franchise Opportunity and Review

Kumon Math & Reading Center was developed back in 1958 by Toru Kumon in Japan. Toru was a high school math teacher who’s son was struggling with second grade arithmetic. Given his experience in the subject, Mr. Kumon realized the … Continue reading

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Coffee News Franchise Review – The Coffee News Business Opportunity

Coffee News is a weekly publication that began back in 1988 in Manitoba, Canada. It was started by Jean Daum, an advertising expert, whose independent research led her to believe that people are more susceptible to advertising while they are … Continue reading

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Cruise Planners-American Express Travel Agency Franchise and Business Opportunity

Cruise Planners-American Express Travel began back in 1994 when Michelle Fee, Marvin Davis,and Lynn Korn started their partnership. Five short years later they began selling franchise opportunities. They are currently headquartered in Coral Springs, Florida and their product is the … Continue reading

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Jan-Pro Franchise Review – Jan-Pro Business Opportunity

Jan-Pro franchises offer commercial cleaning services to a variety of commercial customers. This includes office buildings, schools, churches, fitness gyms, banks, car dealerships, and more. Jan-Pro is a privately held company offering franchise opportunities primarily in the US and Canada … Continue reading

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